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“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out”

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UNITS 1-2-3-4
ĐỌC ĐIỀN
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There are number of ways that help parents teach music to their children. When the child returns
home from hospital, parents should let her/him (1) _____ to music. Clapping hands, bouncing,
knees, and dancing to the music when the child is in the parents’ lap will develop in the child a
sense (2) _____ rhythm. When bed time comes, parents should choose gentle music to play for
the child. (3) _____, when the child plays around, parents should encourage him/her (4)
_____music that is suitable with the going-on (5) _____. When the child tries to sing parents can
make up their own words to the song played. Above all, parents should help the child celebrate
with music. Music is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our unique cultures.
Question 1. A. listening B. listened C. listen D. to listen
Question 2. A. to B. on C. with D. of
Question 3. A. Although B. However C. Thus D. Because
Question 4. A. to choose B. choose C. choosing D. to be chosen
Question 5. A. activities B. actively C. active D. acting

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A gesture is an action that sends a message from one person to another without (6) _______
words. We use gestures to communicate with others. There are some gestures that have
completely different meanings (7) _______ on when and where they are used.
When an American wants to show that something is OK or good, he (8) _______ his hand and
makes a circle with his thumb and forefingers. The circle sign has only one meaning for him. He
might be surprised to learn that in other countries it can mean something very (9) _______ . In
Japan, for instance, it is the gesture for money.
Question 6. A. be used B. to use C. use D. using
Question 7. A. acting B. depending C. counting D. mentioning
Question 8. A. keeps B. waves C. raises D. holds
Question 9. A. different B. differently C. difference D. differ

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ĐỌC HIỂU

PASSAGE 1 CULTURE

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Culture and Nature

If you ever get the chance to visit Japan in the spring, be sure to attend a cherry blossom festival.
This is an annual event that happens all over the country.

Cherry blossoms are a very important part of traditional Japanese culture.

One old Japanese custom is something called “hanami”. This means having
picnics under cherry blossom trees. People started doing this about 1,200 years
ago. At first, only powerful members of the Japanese government had the picnics.
Later on, samurai joined the custom, and finally common people started to do
it as well.

Cherry blossoms are an important symbol in Japan. People see the

blossoms being similar to life. The blossoms bloom in the spring and they are
very beautiful, but only for a short time. After that, the blossoms die. This is
similar to the lives of people.

Today there are still cherry blossom festivals all over Japan. Some people
prefer to just walk through the parks and look at the trees, but the most popular
activity is still having picnics under the trees. There is one problem that comes
with attending a cherry blossom festival: the crowds. Because this is such a
popular event, huge numbers of people come to the spots that have cherry
blossoms. However, the trees are so beautiful that when you are there, the
crowds might not seem so bad.

When most people think of cherry blossoms, they think of Japan. However, Japan is not the only country
that has these beautiful trees. Brazil has many Japanese immigrants. Years ago, many of those immigrants
planted cherry trees there. Those trees are still there today. Korea also has many cherry trees because when
Japan ruled Korea, Japanese people planted the trees there. Other countries have cherry trees, usually
because Japan gave them as presents.

Cherry blossoms are a traditional part of Japanese culture, but people still love them today. Everyone
should try to see them at least once. It is a chance to learn about traditional Japanese culture and enjoy some
beautiful scenery at the same time.

Question 36: What does the word “hanami” in paragraph 2 mean?

A. Having a picnic under a cherry tree B. Planting cherry trees

C. Cutting down cherry trees D. Walking around and looking at cherry trees

Question 37: Who were the last people to do “hanami”?

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A. Powerful people in the government B. Samurai

C. Common people D. Not mentioned

Question 38. All of the following are true about the cherry blossom festival EXCEPT that __________.

A. it dated back a long time ago

B. cherry blossoms bear the similarity to human nature

C. it is a symbol of the traditional Japanese culture

D. during the festival we can enjoy both cultural activities and natural beauty

Question 39. What does the last sentence of the fourth paragraph mean?

A. The crowds at the festival will make you crazy.

B. The crowds at the festival are really not bad.

C. You will enjoy the festival, but you should try to avoid the crowd.

D. The crowds are too big, but you won’t care because the trees are beautiful.

Question 40. All of the following can be inferred from the passage EXCEPT that __________.

A. the cherry blossom festival is not as popular as it used to be

B. samurai is the higher social class than common people

C. the cherry blossom festival offers a beautiful sight to the public

D. you will have an unforgettable experience at the festival

Question 41. According to the passage, how do most other countries get cherry trees?

A. They grow in those countries naturally. B. Japan gives them as presents.

C. Japanese immigrants grow them. D. The countries buy them from Japan.

Question 42. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?

A. Cherry trees are only found in Japan.

B. Cherry trees were planted in Korea because Korean people loved them.

C. Cherry trees can be used by Japan as a way to promote relationship with other countries.

D. Huge numbers of people coming to the cherry blossom festival have made it less popular recently.

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PASSAGE 2 EDUCATION

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In developing countries, people are sometimes unaware of the importance of education, and there is
economic pressure from those parents who prioritize their children's, making money in the short term over
any long-term benefits of education. Recent studies on child labor and, poverty have suggested that when
poor families reach a certain economic threshold where families are able to provide for their basic needs,
parents return their children to school. This has been found to be true, once the threshold has been
breached, even if the potential economic value of the children's work has increased since their return to
school.

Other problems are that teachers are often paid less than other professions; a lack of good
universities and a low acceptance rate for good universities are evident in countries with a relatively high
population density.

India has launched EDUSAT, an education satellite that

can reach remote parts of the country at a greatly reduced cost.
There is also ail initiative supported by several major corporations
to develop a $100 laptop. The laptops have been available since
2007. The laptops, sold at cost, will enable developing countries to
give their children a digital education. In Africa, an "e-school
program" has been launched to provide all 600,000 primary and
high schools with computer equipment, learning materials and
internet access within 10 years. Volunteer groups are working to
give more individuals opportunity to receive education in
developing countries through such programs as the Perpetual
Education Fund. An International Development Agency project started with the support of American
President Bill Clinton uses the Internet to allow co-operation by individuals on issues of social development.

Question 6. In developing countries, ______.

A. people all know that education is very important all the time

B. all parents are rich enough to send their children to school

C. parents who prioritize their children's education get an economic burden.

D. children have to work instead of going to school

Question 7. According to recent studies, when parents are able to overcome their financial difficulty, ____.

A. they send their children back to school B. they still make their children continue working

C. they have their children work even harder D. they themselves continue their schooling

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Question 8. In populous countries, ______.

A. teaching is the highest-paid career B. there are a lot of good universities

C. no other careers are better paid than teaching D. there is a lack of good universities

Question 9. The third paragraph is about _______.

A. the projects to computerize B. an Indian education satellite

C. the computerization of African education D. President Bill Clinton who bought a lot of computers

PASSAGE 3 COMMUNICATION

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Sometimes you know things about people the first time you see them, for example, that you want to
be friends with them or that you don’t trust them. But perhaps this kind of intuition isn’t as hard to explain
as it may seem. For instance, people give out their body language signals all the time. The way you hold
your body, head and arms tells people about your mood. If you hold your arms tightly at your sides, or fold
them across your chest, people will generally feel that you are being defensive. Holding your head to one
side shows interest in the other, while an easy, open posture indicates that you are self- confident. All this
affects the way you feel about someone.

Also, a stranger may remind you of a meeting with someone. This may be because of something as
simple as the fact that he or she is physically similar to someone who treated you well or badly. Your
feelings about a stranger could be influenced by a smell in the air that brings to mind a place where you
were happy as a child. Since even a single word can bring back a memory such as that, you may never
realize it is happening.

Question 10: What does the word “open” in the passage most closely mean?

A. unlimited B. enlarged C. relaxed D. not shut

Question 11. What influences your impression of a person you meet in the first time?

A. familiarity B. intuition C. feeling D. knowledge

Question 12. What one feels about a stranger may be influenced by something that?

A. revives one’s past memories B. points to one’s childhood

C. strengthen one’s past behaviors D. reminds one of one’s past treatment

Question 13. What does the second paragraph discuss?

A. Meaning of signals one implies toward a stranger

B. Factors that cause people to act differently

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C. How people usually behave to a stranger

D. Factors that may influence one’s feeling about a stranger

Question 14. Intuition described in the passage can be explained by means of?

A. signals B. languages C. behaviors D. styles

PASSAGE 4 RELATIONSHIPS

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The generation gap that was so in evidence during the 60s has resurfaced, but it is not the
disruptive force that it was during the Vietnam era, a 2009 study suggests. The Pew Research Center study
found that 79% of Americans see major differences between younger and older adults in the way they look
at the world. In 1969, a Gallup Poll found that a smaller percentage, 74% perceived major differences.

Today, however, although more Americans see generational

differences, most do not see them as divisive. That is partly because of the areas
of difference. The top areas of disagreement between young and old, according to
the Pew Research Study, are the use of technology and taste in music. Grandparents
are likely to have observed these differences in their grandchildren who are tweens,
teens, and young adults.

If large differences between the generations exist, why don’t they

spawn conflict? The answer is twofold.

First, in the other areas of difference - technology and music - are less emotionally charged than
political issues. The older generation is likely to be proud of the younger generation’s prowess in technology
rather than to view it as a problem. As for the musical differences, each generation wants its own style pf
music, and the older generation generally can relate to that desire.

Second, in the other areas of difference, the younger

generation tends to regard the older generation as superior to their
own generation-clearly a difference from the 19602 with its rallying
cry of “Don’t trust anyone over thirty.” According to the Pew study, all
generations regard older Americans as superior in moral values, work
ethic and respect for others.

(Adapted from www.verywellfamily.com)

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Question 15. Which the following could be the main idea of passage?

A. The generation gap in the past was different from that in modern time.

B. The areas of differences in generation gap have changed over the years.

C. Generation gap doesn’t cause a big problem in American families.

D. Different points of view are the main problem between generations in America.

Question 16. The word “divisive” in the second paragraph is closet in meaning to ____________.

A. agreeing B. positive C. discordant D. serious

Question 17. What are the two reasons thy large differences between generation don’t cause
disagreement?

A. The generosity of the elder generation and the attitude of the younger generation.

B. The different styles pf music and knowledge of the elder generation.

C. The pride of the elder generation and the obedience of the younger one.

D. The major aspects of differences between generations and respect to the elder generation.

Question 18. The word “their” in the last paragraph refers to _________.

A. Supervisor’s B. Over-thirty people’s

C. The older generation’s D. The younger generation’s

PASSAGE 5 COMMUNICATION

DON’T TOUCH! WE ARE ENGLISH!

English people think that you should avoid physical contact with strangers. When they ride on an
underground train or stand in a crowded lift, they keep themselves to themselves. They read on trains
or buses so that they don’t have to talk to people they don’t know. They avoid eye contact at all costs.

Research has shown that the English are much more conscious of their personal space than other
nationalities, especially the Irish or the Scots, who seem more at ease with physical contact. The English allow
much less contact, even with friends. And they can be upset if you touch them unexpectedly. You should
never, for example, tap an English person on the shoulder if you want to attract their attention. It’s safer to
cough or say: ‘Excuse me?’

When the English meet people for the first time, they shake hands, but then immediately move further
away. Other nationalities, Spanish people or Egyptians, for example, move closer to someone they are
speaking to, but not the English. The English think you shouldn’t get too close because it suggests a desire
for intimacy. And they rarely kiss people they have just met at a party when they are leaving.

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Question 19. What is an English person’s reaction if you touch them unexpectedly?

A. They are at ease with it. B. They will shake hands with that person.

C. They will move closer to that person D. They can be unhappy.

Question 20. What of the following statement is NOT TRUE about the English?

A. They always read books on public transport to avoid physical contact with strangers.

B. They often kiss people they have just met in public places when they are leaving.

C. They avoid physical contacts with strangers.

D. They move close to someone they are speaking to when they meet him/her for the first time.

Question 21. We can infer from the passage that the Irish and Scots?

A. move closer to someone they are talking with.

B. avoid touching strangers.

C. use more physical contact than the English.

D. read books on public transport to avoid physical contact with strangers.

Question 22. What do Spanish people do when they speak to someone for the first time?

A. They shake hands, but then move away at once.

B. They move closer to that person.

C. They avoid physical contact.

D. They kiss that person.

Question 23. The word “intimacy” in the paragraph is closest in meaning to?

A. hate B. ignorance C. closeness D. formality

PASSAGE 6 CULTURE

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In the past, both men and women were expected to be married at quite young ages. Marriages were
generally arranged by parents and family, with their children having little chance to say no in the matter. In
the past it was not surprising to find that a bride and groom had only just met on the day of their engagement
or marriage.

In modern Vietnam, this has changed completely as people choose their own marriage-partners based
on love, and in consideration primarily to their own needs and wants. Moreover, early marriage is quite illegal.

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The traditional Vietnamese wedding is one of the most important of traditional Vietnamese occasions.
Regardless of westernization, many of the age-old customs practiced in a traditional Vietnamese wedding
continue to be celebrated by both Vietnamese in Vietnam and overseas, often combining both western and
eastern elements. Besides the wedding ceremony, there is also an engagement ceremony which takes place
usually half a year or so before the wedding. The number of guests in attendance at these banquets is
huge, usually in the hundreds. Several special dishes are served. Guests are expected to bring gifts, often
money, which the groom and bride at one point in the banquet will go from table collecting.

Question 24: In the past, ___________.

A. Vietnamese marriage was decided by parents and family

B. Getting married at an early age was not allowed

C. Vietnamese couples were free to make a decision on the marriage

D. Parents had no right to interfere their children’s marriage

Question 25: Which sentence is referred Vietnamese modern marriage?

A. Marriage is quite westernization.

B. Couples do not get married at quite young ages.

C. All marriages are arranged by parents and family.

D. Most young people do not have their marriage based on love.

Question 26: Which does NOT exist in a Vietnamese wedding party?

A. gifts B. firecrackers C. guests D. dishes

Question 27: What does the word “which” in paragraph 3 refer to?

A. guests B. money C. money and gift D. gifts

PASSAGE 7 EDUCATION

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Online education isn’t the best choice for everyone. But, many students thrive in the online education
environment. Here are 10 reasons why online education continues to grow in popularity (and why it might
be the right choice for you).

Choice. Online education allows students to choose from a wide variety of schools and programs not available
in their area. Maybe you live by colleges that don't offer the major you're interested in. Perhaps you live in a
rural area, far from any college. Online education can give you access to hundreds of quality, accredited
programs without the need for a big move.

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Flexibility. Online education offers flexibility for students who have other commitments. Whether you're
a busy stay-at-home parent or a professional that simply doesn't have the time to take a course during school
hours, you can find an online program that works around your schedule. Asynchronous options allow
students the opportunity to learn without a set weekly schedule or online meetings at a specific time.

Networking Opportunities. Students enrolled in online education programs network with peers from all
over the nation. Learning online doesn't have to be isolating. In fact, students should make the most out
of their courses by networking with their peers. Not only can you make friends, but you can also develop
excellent references and connect with people who can later help you find a career in your shared field.

Savings. Online education programs often charge less than traditional schools. Virtual programs aren't
always cheaper, but they can be. This is especially true if you're a returning adult student or already have a
lot of transfer credits.

Pacing. Many online education programs allow pupils to work at their own pace. Some students don't mind
following the pace of a traditional course with the rest of the students. But, others become frustrated as they
feel bored with slow-moving instruction or feel overwhelmed with material that they don't have time to
understand. If working at your own pace is important to you, look for online programs that offer flexible start
and finish dates.

Question 28. Which of the following reason is not mentioned in the text?

A. Choices B. Speed C. Money D. Schedule

Question 29. According to the text, which of the following groups will make the most out of the flexibility of
online course?

A. Students over 18. B. Parents who stay at home.

C. Students who dislike traditional classroom D. Students who live far from college.

Question 30. Which of the following does a student NOT benefit from online course?

A. He can make friends. B. He can develop references

C. He can take fewer tests. D. He can network with other students in the shared field.

Question 31. Which of the following is NOT true about online education?

A. There is less coursework in online education than traditional education.

B. Some offer flexible start and finish dates.

C. It helps you access hundreds of online programmes.

D. It is often cheaper than traditional schools.

Question 32. What has the opposite meaning to the word “thrive” in paragraph 1?

A. develop B. decline C. improve D. progress

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