The word "evaluating" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______ .

The word "They" in paragraph 2 refers to _______ .

The word "achieve" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______ .

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50.

Think about the last test you took. How much of what you learned for the test do you still remember? Many people take tests to pass a course or get a promotion, but they often forget the information afterward! This is especially the case for people taking large international tests like TOEFL or IELTS. These tests usually involve multiple-choice questions, and people often study to increase their scores, not to learn important information. In fact, educators are divided on whether these kinds of tests are the most effective way to assess a person’s abilities.

Those who support such tests say they are the only way for educators and employers to compare people based on their test scores. However, there are people trying to reform this system. They believe that standard tests aren’t the best way to measure a person’s ability. These reformers also believe that intelligent people are not always good at taking tests or memorizing facts. A multiple-choice test cannot always tell what people have learned, or whether they can apply that knowledge in the future.

Reformers believe that other types of evaluation achieve better results. Tests that contain a mix of written and spoken questions give a more complete assessment of what the person is capable of. A portfolio, or a collection of work done throughout a course, can show how much the student has improved individually. Group interviews ,where a group of people are interviewed at the same time, can also be useful for employers, since they show how people interact with others.

Alternative educational institutions such as Montessori and Waldorf schools don’t believe that education should be focused on testing. At these schools, the classroom is very relaxed and “free,” with students learning from each other as much as they learn from teachers. Some of these schools even allow students to choose what they study. Teachers create activities designed to let students show their abilities or knowledge of a certain subject. In these schools, the focus is on learning by experiencing and doing things. The debate on testing continues, and educators have yet to find a perfect method of evaluating learning. Until that day comes, old test methods will be used and new test methods will continue to develop. But one thing’s for sure, testing will continue to play an important part in all our lives—so study hard!

The word "stimulates" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______ .

Jack told me, "I want to see this movie with my girlfriend tomorrow."

Unsurprisingly, many teenagers are ignorant of the problem of light pollution.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.

The young actor was a rough _______ . With some training, she'd become a superstar.

We _______ a number of high-school graduates each year as interns to give them some work experience before they begin college.

It's difficult to _______ accurate predictions about the effects on the environment.

The focus for business should be how to _______ economic efficiency to the environment.

The successful applicant for the _______ will be a well-motivated self-starter who has excellent communication skills.

The British Council has announced the postponement of all IELTS tests _______ to be held in Vietnam from Thursday.

Argentina took the trophy home after defeating France at penalties _______ the World Cup final on December 18, 2022.

_______ the sun was shining, it wasn't very warm.

They have been friends ever since they _______ in grade school.

In November, Tam Dao, a _______ retreat built by the French in Vinh Phuc, was voted the world's leading tourist town in the 2022 World Travel Awards.

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People in the flooded area are in need of pure water.

Son Doong Cave, the world's largest cave, is undoubtedly the most remote and fascinating place in Vietnam.

There has been an appreciative drop in the number of unemployed people since the new government came to power.

Twitter CEO Elon Musk launches a poll on the social media platform last Sunday asking users whether he should step down as head of the company.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.