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 ______.
A. elderly people ask for more money
B. the program discourages working people
C. the number of elderly people is growing
D. younger people do not want to work
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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).
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We admire Lucy for (A) her intelligence (B), cheerful disposition (C) and she is honest. (D)
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_______ that she burst into tears.
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Many successful (A) film directions (B) are former (C) actors who desire to expand (D) their experience in the film industry.
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My car is getting unreliable; I think I'll trade it ______ for a new one.
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The building has a smoke detector ______ any fires can be detected immediately.
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David drove so fast; it was very dangerous.
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Educated in the UK (A), his qualifications are (B) widely recognized (C) in the world of professionals. (D)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on you answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 33 to 37. Fill in the appropriate word in question 33
The wind controls our planet's weather and climate. But how much do we understand about this complex force (33)______ can kill and spread fear? On the night of October 15, 1987, the south of England was struck by strong winds. Gusts of over 130 km/h (34)______ through the region. Nineteen people were killed, £1.5-billion worth of damage was (35) ______ and 19 million trees were blown down in just a few hours. Although people thought of this as a hurricane, the winds of 1987 were only a (36)______ 7 storm. They remain far better known than the much more serious storms of January 25, 1990, when most of Britain was hit by daytime winds of up to 173 km/h. On this occasion, 47 people were killed, even though, (37)______ in 1987, the weather forecasters issued accurate warnings.
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Prizes are awarded ______ the number of points scored.
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The old houses were ______ down to make way for a block of flats.
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The critics undervalued his new book.
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Why don’t you ask the man where ______ to stay?
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Ensure there is at least a 3cm space ______ allow adequate ventilation.
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While southern California is densely populated, ______ live in the northern part of the state.
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Anne persisted ______ her search for the truth about what had happened.
