Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50.
It can be shown in facts and figures that cycling is the cheapest, most convenient, and most environmentally desirable term of transport in towns, but such cold calculations do not mean much on a frosty winter morning. The real appeal of cycling is that it is so enjoyable. It has none of the difficulties and tensions of other ways of traveling so you are more cheerful after a ride, even though the rush hour.
The first thing a non-cyclist says to you is: "But isn't it terribly dangerous?" It would be foolish to deny the danger of sharing the road with motor vehicles and it must be admitted that there are an alarming number of accidents involving cyclists. However, although police records indicate that the car driver is often to blame, the answer lies with the cyclist. It is possible to ride in such a way as to reduce risks to a minimum.
If you decide to join the thousands in Britain who are now returning to cycling as a cheap, satisfying form of transport your first problem will be trying to decide what bike to buy. Here are three simple rules for buying a bike:
1. Always buy the best you can afford. Of course there has to be a meeting point between what you would really like and economic reality, but aim as high as you can and you will get the benefit not only when you ride but also if you want to sell. Well-made bikes keep the value very well. And don't forget to include in your calculations the fact that you'll begin saving money on
fares and petrol the minute you leave the shop.
2. Get the best frame, the main structure of the bicycle, for your money as you can. Cheap brakes, wheels or gears can easily be replaced by more expensive ones, but the frame sets the upper limit on any transformation. You should allow for the possibility our cycling ambitions will grow with practice. When you begin, the four miles to work may the most you ever dream of, but after a few months a Sunday ride into the country begins to look more and more desirable. The best thing is to buy a bike just a little bit better than you think you'll need, and then grow into it. Otherwise, try to get a model that can be improved.
3.The fit is vital. Handlebars and seat height can be adjusted but you must get the right sized frame. On the whole it is best to get the largest size you can manage. Frame sizes are measured in inches and the usual adult range is from 21 inches to 25 inches, though extreme sizes outside those measurements can be found. Some people say if you take four inches off from your inside leg measurement you will end up with the right size of bike. The basic principle though is that you should be able to stand with legs either side of the crossbar (the bar that goes from the handlebars to the seat) with both feet comfortably flat on the ground.
Question 45: As regards road safety, the author thinks that ____________.
A. people who say cycling is dangerous are foolish
B. driving is as dangerous as cycling
C. cyclists can often avoid accidents by riding with caution
D. cyclists are usually responsible for causing accidents
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Đáp án D
Dịch nghĩa. Khi nói về an toàn giao thông, tác giả cho rằng _________.
A. Những người nói đạp xe nguy hiểm là những kẻ ngu.
B. Lái xe (máy, ô tô) cũng nguy hiểm như đạp xe.
C. Người đạp xe có thể tránh tai nạn bằng cách đi cẩn thận.
D. Người đạp xe thường chịu trách nhiệm về việc gây tai nạn.
Giải thích. Thông tin nằm ở nửa sau đoạn 1.
A sai vì “It would be foolish to deny the danger of sharing the road with motor vehicles” (Thật là ngu ngốc khi phủ định mối nguy hiểm của việc đi xe đạp chung đường với xe cơ giới)
B sai vì “there are an alarming number of accidents involving cyclists” (một con số đáng báo động những tai nạn liên quan đến người đi xe đạp)
C không có thông tin
D đúng vì “However, although police records indicate that the car driver is often to blame, the answer lies with the cyclist” (Mặc dù hồ sơ cảnh sát ghi lại rằng người lại xe ôtô phải chịu trách nhiệm, nhưng lỗi thực ra nằm ở người đi xe đạp). Vế đầu là tường thuật lại sự thật, vế hai mới là ý kiến riêng của tác giả, là chủ đề của câu hỏi.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the finderlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 6: Not until I was on my way to the airport that I realized I had left my passport at home.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 9: For the first time in 70 years, ______ aspirin's potential beyond reducing pain, fever and inflammation.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 27: Although the play received good notices, not many people went to see it.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions
Question 3
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the finderlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 7: She asked why did Mathew look so embarrassed when he saw Carole.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 11: Inexperienced _______ , she can know the way of operating that system.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 13: I succeeded in my job through sheer hard ________.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 25: Mr. Brown is a very generous old man. He has given most of his wealth to a charity organization.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the finderlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 5: Since erecting in 1886, the Statue of Liberty has served as a symbol of freedom.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word/phrases SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 23: Every time he opens his mouth, he immediately regrets what he said. He is always putting his foot in his mouth.
Markthe letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 29: The agreement ended six-month negotiation. It was signed yesterday.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 26: Isn’t there an alternative way of reaching the city centre?
Markthe letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 30: Companies spend millions of dollars on advertising. They want to increase their sales.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 14: We're very busy this week. Can you work ___________?
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.
Life expectancy is the period of time that a person can expect to live. Life expectancy varies greatly between genders and cultures. It used to be that women had a lower life expectancy than men (1 in every 4 women died in childbirth), but now they live an average of four to five years longer than men. Life expectancy has been increasing rapidly over the last centuries. With the advent of such modern miracles as sewers, medicine and a greater understanding of how diseases are spread, our life expectancy has increased by 25-30 years.
In developing countries like Swaziland, where there is a high HIV/ AIDS rate, life expectancy is as low as 32.6 years. In developed countries like Australia, life expectancy rates are as high as 81 years. There are an increasing number of factors which can cancel out the disadvantages you have. The one that we are looking at now is how your career can affect your life expectancy. Choosing the wrong career can result in a shorter life!
If you want your career to positively influence your life expectancy, you have to be made of money. That's right. Rich people in wealthy areas of England and France live 10 years longer than the people in poorer areas. Having a successful career has its drawbacks, too if the result of hard work is stress.
Stress can lead to a number of psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, fatigue, tension and aggression. These conditions may result in a lack of concentration and an increase in serious injuries at work. They can also lead to high blood pressure and heart attacks which seriously affect life expectancy.
If you are worried that your job might decrease your life expectancy, you probably need to avoid careers on "dangerous jobs" list such as timber cutters, pilots, construction workers, roofer, truck drivers.
So if you don't want to kick the bucket at an early age, choose a career in something other than timber cutting, but above all, remember to relax.
From Pre-Essence Reading by Rachel Lee, Longman
Question 40: The word "They" in bold in paragraph 1 refers to _________.
