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Tổng hợp đề thi thử tiếng anh thpt quốc gia (Đề số 1)

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Câu 1:

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.

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Đáp án D

Đáp án D trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất, còn lại rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2.

Chú ý:

- Động từ tận cùng –ate trọng âm thường cách âm tiết cuối 1 âm tiết, nhưng nếu chỉ có 2 âm tiết thì nhấn trọng âm ở âm tiết cuối. (Eg: create /kriˈeɪt/)

- Trọng âm thường rơi trước vần –ity. (Eg: familiarity /fəˌmɪliˈærəti/)


Câu 2:

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.

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Đáp án B

Đáp án B trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất, còn lại rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2.

Chú ý: Đa số động từ có 2 âm tiết thì trọng âm ở âm tiết cuối, vì âm tiết trước có đặc tính tiếp đầu ngữ. (ap-, at-,…)


Câu 5:

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. 

Educated in the UK (A), his qualifications are (B) widely recognized (C) in the world of professionals. (D) 

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Đáp án B

Đây là câu rút gọn chủ ngũ khi chủ ngữ ở vế 1 và 2 cùng chủ ngữ. Chủ ngữ trong vế 1 là he (he was educated in the UK), nhưng chủ ngữ ở mệnh đề 2 lại là his qualifications -> sai.


Câu 7:

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. 

We admire Lucy for (A) her intelligence (B), cheerful disposition (C) and she is honest. (D) 

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Đáp án D

Cấu trúc song song: she is honest → her honesty vì trong một chuỗi liệt kê thì các từ (cụm từ) phải cùng thuộc 1 lớp từ loại.Trong câu này her intelligence và cheerful disposition là cụm danh từ thì sau từ nối and cũng phải là 1 cụm danh từ.


Câu 9:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

Prizes are awarded ______ the number of points scored. 

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Đáp án A

A. according to: theo như

B. because of: bởi vì

C. adding up: lên đến

D. resulting in: dẫn đến

DỊch: Giải thưởng được trao dựa theo số điểm được ghi.


Câu 10:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

While southern California is densely populated, ______ live in the northern part of the state. 

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Đáp án C

Giải thích: Câu trên bắt đầu bằng While (trong khi mà), do vậy nó diễn đạt 2 vế mang nghĩa trái ngược nhau. Chúng ta thấy mệnh đề “While southern California is densely populated…(Trong khi ở phía Nam California dân số đông đúc…) mang nghĩa khẳng định nên mệnh đề còn lại phải mang nghĩa phủ định. Do vậy few people (ít có người/ ít người) là đáp án chính xác. a number people, many people đều mang nghĩa có nhiều người, a few of people (một vài người).


Câu 11:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

The building has a smoke detector ______ any fires can be detected immediately. 

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Đáp án A

Giải thích: so that (nên), if (nếu), such as (như là), as if (như thể). Mệnh đề đứng trước phục vụ cho mục đích được nêu ở mệnh đề sau nên “so that” là đáp án. Khi này câu được hiểu là “Tòa nhà có một bộ máy dò khói nên bất kỳ ngọn lửa nào cũng bị dập tắt ngay tức khắc.”


Câu 13:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

The two countries have reached an agreement through dialogues described as ________. 

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Đáp án D

Giải thích: counterproductive (mang tính hiệu quả trái với mong muốn), unproductive (không mang tính hữu ích), productivity (năng suất), productive (hữu ích). Xét về mặt ý nghĩa thì đáp án productive là phù hợp hơn cả. Khi đó câu được hiểu là “Hai quốc gia này đã tiến tới một hợp hiệp định thông qua các cuộc đàm phán được coi là mang tính hữu ích.”


Câu 15:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

Ensure there is at least a 3cm space ______ allow adequate ventilation. 

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Đáp án A

Giải thích: so as to (để/ để mà), so that (nên), in view of (xét thấy, bởi vì), with a view to (với ý định/ với hy vọng). Về mặt ý nghĩa của câu thì so as to là phù hợp hơn cả. Khi này câu được hiểu là “Đảm bảo có ít nhất một khoảng trống 3cm để cho vừa đủ lỗ thông gió.”


Câu 16:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

Why don’t you ask the man where ______ to stay? 

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Đáp án D

Giải thích: chúng ta có cấu trúc would like to do sth mang nghĩa thích làm điều gì đó.


Câu 17:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

My car is getting unreliable; I think I'll trade it ______ for a new one. 

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Đáp án C

Giải thích: cụm từ to trade sth in mang nghĩa đổi cái cũ lấy cái mới (có các thêm tiền).


Câu 19:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

_______ that she burst into tears. 

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Đáp án A

Giải thích: such that mang nghĩa đến nỗi mà/ đến mức mà là đáp án chính xác. Khi này câu được hiểu là “Nỗi tức giận đến mức làm cô ấy òa khóc.”


Câu 21:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

He was a natural singer with a voice that was as clear as _____. 

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Đáp án A

Tạm dịch: Anh ấy là một ca sĩ bẩm sinh với một chất giọng rất dễ nghe.


Câu 22:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. 

Anne: “Thanks for the nice gift!”

John: “______” B. You’re welcomed.

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Đáp án C

Cảm ơn vì món quà thật tuyệt/ mình rất vui khi bạn thích nó


Câu 24:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined ones. 

She had no qualms about lying to the police 

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Đáp án D

scruple = qualm: sự do dự, ngại ngần

distress: sự phiền muộn

impunity: sự miễn tội

perservere: sự kiên trì


Câu 25:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined ones. 

We admired the expertise with which he prepared the meal 

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Đáp án C

activity (n): sự hoạt động

courage (n): sự can đảm, dũng cảm

the mastery of sth = the expertise with sth: sự thành thạo, thông thạo việc gì

effort to sth (n): sự cố gắng

Dịch: Chúng tôi ngưỡng mộ sự thành thạo mà anh ấy chuẩn bị bữa ăn.


Câu 26:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined ones. 

These investments have remained dormant for several years 

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Đáp án B

dormant ≠ active: im lìm, không hoạt động ≠ hoạt động tích cự

clever: thông minh

energetic: mạnh mẽ, tràn đầy năng lượng

invisible: vô hình


Câu 28:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 

David drove so fast; it was very dangerous. 

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Đáp án A

Giải thích: It trong “it was very dangerous” thay thế cho cả mệnh đề “David drove so fast”. Viết lại câu đã cho bằng cách dùng mệnh đề quan hệ với which – which có thể thay thế cho mệnh đề đứng trước.


Câu 29:

 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 

The captain to his men: “Abandon the ship immediately!” 

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Đáp án C

Giải thích: Câu nói trực tiếp là câu mệnh lệnh và có thái độ ra lệnh (động từ abandon và dấu chấm cảm cuối câu). Tương ứng với nó ở dạng gián tiếp ta dùng order sb + to infinitive (ra lệnh cho ai đó làm gì).


Câu 30:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 

The critics undervalued his new book. 

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Đáp án C

Giải thích: to undervalue = to have a low opinion: đánh giá thấp, coi rẻ, coi thường. Câu C là cách viết lại của câu đã cho bằng cách dùng cụm từ tương đương.


Câu 31:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. 

“Shall I make you a coffee?” the girl said to the lady. 

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Đáp án B

Giải thích: “Shall I make you a coffee?” là một câu mời lịch sự do đó khi chuyển sang gián tiếp ta dùng động từ offer (đề nghị, đưa ra mời).


Câu 32:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. 

No sooner had she put the telephone down than her boss rang back. 

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Đáp án B

Giải thích: No sooner…than: ngay sau khi…thì. Câu đã cho có nghĩa như sau: “Ngay sau khi cô ấy đặt điện thoại xuống thì sếp của cô ấy gọi lại”. Các câu C, D đều sai về mặt ngữ pháp. Câu C phải đảo động từ lên trước chủ ngữ vì có trạng từ đứng đầu câu. Câu D sai vì sau without không là mệnh đề mà phải là danh từ hoặc Ving. Câu A sai về mặt ngữ nghĩa: “Ngay khi sếp cô ấy gọi lại, cô ấy đặt luôn điện thoại xuống” Đáp án đúng là B.


Câu 38:

Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 38 to 42

Millions of people are using cellphones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cellphones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.

The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health. On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.

What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.

As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often.

According to the passage, cellphones are especially popular with young people because ______. 

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Đáp án B

Giải thích: “They find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.” Cool đồng nghĩa với fashionable hoặc stylish.


Câu 39:

Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 38 to 42

Millions of people are using cellphones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cellphones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.

The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health. On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.

What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.

As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often.

The changes possibly caused by the cellphones are mainly concerned with ______.

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Đáp án B

Giải thích: “On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones”. Brain cells = the smallest units of the brain: tế bào não


Câu 40:

Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 38 to 42

Millions of people are using cellphones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cellphones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.

The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health. On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.

What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.

As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often.

The changes possibly caused by the cellphones are mainly concerned with ______. 

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Đáp án B

Giải thích: “On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones”. Brain cells = the smallest units of the brain: tế bào não


Câu 41:

Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 38 to 42

Millions of people are using cellphones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cellphones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.

The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health. On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.

What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.

As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often.

Doctors have tentatively concluded that cellphones may ________. 

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Đáp án B

Giải thích: “In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.” Như vậy việc dùng điện thoại di động có thể gây ảnh hưởng đến các chức năng về mặt thần kinh. Đáp án của câu là cause some mental malfunction.


Câu 42:

Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 38 to 42

Millions of people are using cellphones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cellphones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.

The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health. On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.

What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.

As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often.

The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cellphone too often, ______. 

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Đáp án D

Giải thích: “In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks.”


Câu 43:

Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50

Traditionally in America, helping the poor was a matter for private charities or local governments. Arriving immigrants depended mainly on predecessors from their homeland to help them start a new life. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several European nations instituted public-welfare programs. But such a movement was slow to take hold in the United States because the rapid pace of industrialization and the ready availability of farmland seemed to confirm the belief that anyone who was willing to work could find a job.

Most of the programs started during the Depression era were temporary relief measures, but one of the programs - Social Security - has become an American institution. Paid for by deductions from the paychecks of working people, Social Security ensures that retired persons receive a modest monthly income and also provides unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and other assistance to those who need it. Social Security payments to retired persons can start at age 62, but many wait until age 65, when the payments are slightly higher. Recently, there has been concern that the Social Security fund may not have enough money to fulfill its obligations in the 21st century, when the population of elderly Americans is expected to increase dramatically. Policy makers have proposed various ways to make up the anticipated deficit, but a long-term solution is still being debated.

In the years since Roosevelt, other American presidents have established assistance programs. These include Medicaid and Medicare; food stamps, certificates that people can use to purchase food; and public housing which is built at federal expense and made available to persons on low incomes.

Needy Americans can also turn to sources other than the government for help. A broad spectrum of private charities and voluntary organizations is available. Volunteerism is on the rise in the United States, especially among retired persons. It is estimated that almost 50 percent of Americans over age 18 do volunteer work, and nearly 75 percent of U.S. households contribute money to charity.

The passage mainly discusses ______. 

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Đáp án A

Giải thích: Toàn bộ bài đọc cho thấy nội dung chính của bài đọc là nói về các tổ chức công cộng hỗ trợ người nghèo (nên C sai), ở Mỹ nói chung chứ không chỉ là người nhập cư (nên B sai). Bài đọc đề cập đến việc các tổ chức này lấy tiền từ đâu chứ không phải là cách gây quỹ nói chung ở Mỹ nên D sai.


Câu 44:

Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50

Traditionally in America, helping the poor was a matter for private charities or local governments. Arriving immigrants depended mainly on predecessors from their homeland to help them start a new life. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several European nations instituted public-welfare programs. But such a movement was slow to take hold in the United States because the rapid pace of industrialization and the ready availability of farmland seemed to confirm the belief that anyone who was willing to work could find a job.

Most of the programs started during the Depression era were temporary relief measures, but one of the programs - Social Security - has become an American institution. Paid for by deductions from the paychecks of working people, Social Security ensures that retired persons receive a modest monthly income and also provides unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and other assistance to those who need it. Social Security payments to retired persons can start at age 62, but many wait until age 65, when the payments are slightly higher. Recently, there has been concern that the Social Security fund may not have enough money to fulfill its obligations in the 21st century, when the population of elderly Americans is expected to increase dramatically. Policy makers have proposed various ways to make up the anticipated deficit, but a long-term solution is still being debated.

In the years since Roosevelt, other American presidents have established assistance programs. These include Medicaid and Medicare; food stamps, certificates that people can use to purchase food; and public housing which is built at federal expense and made available to persons on low incomes.

Needy Americans can also turn to sources other than the government for help. A broad spectrum of private charities and voluntary organizations is available. Volunteerism is on the rise in the United States, especially among retired persons. It is estimated that almost 50 percent of Americans over age 18 do volunteer work, and nearly 75 percent of U.S. households contribute money to charity.

New immigrants to the U.S. could seek help from ______. 

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Đáp án A

Giải thích: Bằng chứng cho câu trả lời này nằm trong câu “Arriving immigrants depended mainly on predecessors from their homeland to help them start a new life.” Trong đó, từ predecessors có nghĩa tương đương với the people who came earlier (những người đến trước).


Câu 45:

Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50

Traditionally in America, helping the poor was a matter for private charities or local governments. Arriving immigrants depended mainly on predecessors from their homeland to help them start a new life. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several European nations instituted public-welfare programs. But such a movement was slow to take hold in the United States because the rapid pace of industrialization and the ready availability of farmland seemed to confirm the belief that anyone who was willing to work could find a job.

Most of the programs started during the Depression era were temporary relief measures, but one of the programs - Social Security - has become an American institution. Paid for by deductions from the paychecks of working people, Social Security ensures that retired persons receive a modest monthly income and also provides unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and other assistance to those who need it. Social Security payments to retired persons can start at age 62, but many wait until age 65, when the payments are slightly higher. Recently, there has been concern that the Social Security fund may not have enough money to fulfill its obligations in the 21st century, when the population of elderly Americans is expected to increase dramatically. Policy makers have proposed various ways to make up the anticipated deficit, but a long-term solution is still being debated.

In the years since Roosevelt, other American presidents have established assistance programs. These include Medicaid and Medicare; food stamps, certificates that people can use to purchase food; and public housing which is built at federal expense and made available to persons on low incomes.

Needy Americans can also turn to sources other than the government for help. A broad spectrum of private charities and voluntary organizations is available. Volunteerism is on the rise in the United States, especially among retired persons. It is estimated that almost 50 percent of Americans over age 18 do volunteer work, and nearly 75 percent of U.S. households contribute money to charity.

It took welfare programs a long time to gain a foothold in the U.S. due to the fast growth of______. 

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Đáp án A

Giải thích: Trong câu “several European nations instituted public-welfare programs. But such a movement was slow to take hold in the United States because the rapid pace of industrialization” từ fast growth cùng nghĩa với từ rapid pace. Vậy dáp án A là đáp án đúng.


Câu 46:

Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50

Traditionally in America, helping the poor was a matter for private charities or local governments. Arriving immigrants depended mainly on predecessors from their homeland to help them start a new life. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several European nations instituted public-welfare programs. But such a movement was slow to take hold in the United States because the rapid pace of industrialization and the ready availability of farmland seemed to confirm the belief that anyone who was willing to work could find a job.

Most of the programs started during the Depression era were temporary relief measures, but one of the programs - Social Security - has become an American institution. Paid for by deductions from the paychecks of working people, Social Security ensures that retired persons receive a modest monthly income and also provides unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and other assistance to those who need it. Social Security payments to retired persons can start at age 62, but many wait until age 65, when the payments are slightly higher. Recently, there has been concern that the Social Security fund may not have enough money to fulfill its obligations in the 21st century, when the population of elderly Americans is expected to increase dramatically. Policy makers have proposed various ways to make up the anticipated deficit, but a long-term solution is still being debated.

In the years since Roosevelt, other American presidents have established assistance programs. These include Medicaid and Medicare; food stamps, certificates that people can use to purchase food; and public housing which is built at federal expense and made available to persons on low incomes.

Needy Americans can also turn to sources other than the government for help. A broad spectrum of private charities and voluntary organizations is available. Volunteerism is on the rise in the United States, especially among retired persons. It is estimated that almost 50 percent of Americans over age 18 do volunteer work, and nearly 75 percent of U.S. households contribute money to charity.

The word “instituted” in the first paragraph mostly means ______. 

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Đáp án C

Giải thích: Từ instituted co nhiều nghĩanhưng trong ngữ cảnh của bài đọc này nó mang nghĩa là thành lập/mở. Vậy cho nên nó gần nghĩa nhất với từ introduced.


Câu 47:

Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50

Traditionally in America, helping the poor was a matter for private charities or local governments. Arriving immigrants depended mainly on predecessors from their homeland to help them start a new life. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several European nations instituted public-welfare programs. But such a movement was slow to take hold in the United States because the rapid pace of industrialization and the ready availability of farmland seemed to confirm the belief that anyone who was willing to work could find a job.

Most of the programs started during the Depression era were temporary relief measures, but one of the programs - Social Security - has become an American institution. Paid for by deductions from the paychecks of working people, Social Security ensures that retired persons receive a modest monthly income and also provides unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and other assistance to those who need it. Social Security payments to retired persons can start at age 62, but many wait until age 65, when the payments are slightly higher. Recently, there has been concern that the Social Security fund may not have enough money to fulfill its obligations in the 21st century, when the population of elderly Americans is expected to increase dramatically. Policy makers have proposed various ways to make up the anticipated deficit, but a long-term solution is still being debated.

In the years since Roosevelt, other American presidents have established assistance programs. These include Medicaid and Medicare; food stamps, certificates that people can use to purchase food; and public housing which is built at federal expense and made available to persons on low incomes.

Needy Americans can also turn to sources other than the government for help. A broad spectrum of private charities and voluntary organizations is available. Volunteerism is on the rise in the United States, especially among retired persons. It is estimated that almost 50 percent of Americans over age 18 do volunteer work, and nearly 75 percent of U.S. households contribute money to charity.

Most of the public assistance programs ______ after the severe economic crisis. 

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Đáp án B

Giải thích: Trong câu “Most of the programs started during the Depression era were temporary relief measures, but one of the programs Social Security - has become an American institution.” từ “Depression era” tương đương với cụm từ “severe economic crisis” đều mang nghĩa là cuộc khủng hoảng kinh tế. Theo câu trên thì phần lớn các chương trình hỗ trợ ở thời kỳ khủng hoảng kinh tế ấy chỉ là giải pháp tạm thời sau đó các tổ chức ấy có thể lại tự giải tán và trong số đó chỉ có Social Security được thành lập.Vậy đáp án B là đúng.


Câu 48:

Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50

Traditionally in America, helping the poor was a matter for private charities or local governments. Arriving immigrants depended mainly on predecessors from their homeland to help them start a new life. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several European nations instituted public-welfare programs. But such a movement was slow to take hold in the United States because the rapid pace of industrialization and the ready availability of farmland seemed to confirm the belief that anyone who was willing to work could find a job.

Most of the programs started during the Depression era were temporary relief measures, but one of the programs - Social Security - has become an American institution. Paid for by deductions from the paychecks of working people, Social Security ensures that retired persons receive a modest monthly income and also provides unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and other assistance to those who need it. Social Security payments to retired persons can start at age 62, but many wait until age 65, when the payments are slightly higher. Recently, there has been concern that the Social Security fund may not have enough money to fulfill its obligations in the 21st century, when the population of elderly Americans is expected to increase dramatically. Policy makers have proposed various ways to make up the anticipated deficit, but a long-term solution is still being debated.

In the years since Roosevelt, other American presidents have established assistance programs. These include Medicaid and Medicare; food stamps, certificates that people can use to purchase food; and public housing which is built at federal expense and made available to persons on low incomes.

Needy Americans can also turn to sources other than the government for help. A broad spectrum of private charities and voluntary organizations is available. Volunteerism is on the rise in the United States, especially among retired persons. It is estimated that almost 50 percent of Americans over age 18 do volunteer work, and nearly 75 percent of U.S. households contribute money to charity.

That Social Security payments will be a burden comes from the concern that ______. 

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Đáp án C

Giải thích: “Recently, there has been concern that the Social Security fund may not have enough money to fulfill its obligations in the 21st century (=Social Security payments will be a burden) , when the population of elderly Americans is expected to increase dramatically (= the number of elderly people is growing).


Câu 49:

Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50

Traditionally in America, helping the poor was a matter for private charities or local governments. Arriving immigrants depended mainly on predecessors from their homeland to help them start a new life. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several European nations instituted public-welfare programs. But such a movement was slow to take hold in the United States because the rapid pace of industrialization and the ready availability of farmland seemed to confirm the belief that anyone who was willing to work could find a job.

Most of the programs started during the Depression era were temporary relief measures, but one of the programs - Social Security - has become an American institution. Paid for by deductions from the paychecks of working people, Social Security ensures that retired persons receive a modest monthly income and also provides unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and other assistance to those who need it. Social Security payments to retired persons can start at age 62, but many wait until age 65, when the payments are slightly higher. Recently, there has been concern that the Social Security fund may not have enough money to fulfill its obligations in the 21st century, when the population of elderly Americans is expected to increase dramatically. Policy makers have proposed various ways to make up the anticipated deficit, but a long-term solution is still being debated.

In the years since Roosevelt, other American presidents have established assistance programs. These include Medicaid and Medicare; food stamps, certificates that people can use to purchase food; and public housing which is built at federal expense and made available to persons on low incomes.

Needy Americans can also turn to sources other than the government for help. A broad spectrum of private charities and voluntary organizations is available. Volunteerism is on the rise in the United States, especially among retired persons. It is estimated that almost 50 percent of Americans over age 18 do volunteer work, and nearly 75 percent of U.S. households contribute money to charity.

Americans on low incomes can seek help from ______. 

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Đáp án D

Giải thích: Ngoài chính nguồn trợ cấp từ chính phủ thì những người nghèo còn có thể tìm kiếm sự giúp đỡ từ các tổ chức từ thiện hay tình nguyện nữa. (Needy Americans can also turn to sources other than the government for help. A broad spectrum of private charities and voluntary organizations is available.). Vậy đáp án D là đúng.


Câu 50:

Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50

Traditionally in America, helping the poor was a matter for private charities or local governments. Arriving immigrants depended mainly on predecessors from their homeland to help them start a new life. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several European nations instituted public-welfare programs. But such a movement was slow to take hold in the United States because the rapid pace of industrialization and the ready availability of farmland seemed to confirm the belief that anyone who was willing to work could find a job.

Most of the programs started during the Depression era were temporary relief measures, but one of the programs - Social Security - has become an American institution. Paid for by deductions from the paychecks of working people, Social Security ensures that retired persons receive a modest monthly income and also provides unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and other assistance to those who need it. Social Security payments to retired persons can start at age 62, but many wait until age 65, when the payments are slightly higher. Recently, there has been concern that the Social Security fund may not have enough money to fulfill its obligations in the 21st century, when the population of elderly Americans is expected to increase dramatically. Policy makers have proposed various ways to make up the anticipated deficit, but a long-term solution is still being debated.

In the years since Roosevelt, other American presidents have established assistance programs. These include Medicaid and Medicare; food stamps, certificates that people can use to purchase food; and public housing which is built at federal expense and made available to persons on low incomes.

Needy Americans can also turn to sources other than the government for help. A broad spectrum of private charities and voluntary organizations is available. Volunteerism is on the rise in the United States, especially among retired persons. It is estimated that almost 50 percent of Americans over age 18 do volunteer work, and nearly 75 percent of U.S. households contribute money to charity.

Public assistance has become more and more popular due to the ______. 

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Đáp án C

Giải thích: Đáp án C là đúng vì càng ngày càng có thêm nhiều người tham gia vào các chương trình tình nguyện kể cả người trẻ và người già như trong bài đọc đã viết “Volunteerism is on the rise, It is estimated that almost 50 percent of Americans over age 18 do volunteer work, and nearly 75 percent of U.S. households contribute money to charity.”


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