Read the following passage and mark the letter (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each for the question from 36 to 42.
Sir Anthony Van Dyck, one of the world’s greatest masters of portraiture, was born in Antwerp and was the seventh of twelve children. His affluent father apprenticed him to a painter when he was just a little over ten. Having become a member of the Antwerp Guild of painters before he was nineteen, he worked in the studio of Peter Paul Rubens for several years. In Italy, Van Dyck studied the great Venetian masters and painted flattering portraits of gorgeous ladies and haughty nobles in gilded velvet robes with lace and pearls. While he was sought after by the aristocracy for his acclaimed loose brushwork, his engravings and etchings also evinced his outstanding talent. Upon his return to Antwerp in 1628, he was influenced by Rubens’s interpretation of the artistic form and produced numerous religious paintings while holding an appointment as the court painter. During his tenure, he proved that his use of color, his sensitive elegance, and his remarkable insight were unexcelled.
His fame preceded him to England, where he was invited by King Charles I. After years of faithful service, he was knighted in recognition of his achievements in painting countless portraits of the king, the queen, the royal children, and the titled nobility of England.
However, Van Dyck’s greatest piece is one of his religious works, a true masterpiece displayed in the Antwerp gallery. This group scene exhibits his artful polish in painting the folds of fabric, the delicacy of human skin, landscape, and other externals, and puts him above other accomplished contemporary masters. Although Charles paid Van Dyck a salary and granted him a pension, the painter’s extravagant life-style and penchant for luxuries led him into debt, and he died without means.
It can be inferred from the passage that after Van Dyck left Rubens
A. he accrued considerable wealth
B. he became a militant aristocrat
C. he refined his artistic tastes and skills
D. he incorporated southern styles in his art
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Đáp án là C
Có thể suy ra từ bài đọc rằng sau khi Van Dyck rời khỏi Rubens
A. ông ấy giàu có đáng kể
B. ông ấy trở thành một chiến binh quý tộc
C. ông ấy trau dồi nghệ thuật và tài năng
D. ông ấy kết hợp phong cách miền nam vào nghệ thuật
Dẫn chứng: Upon his return to Antwerp in 1628, he was influenced by Rubens‟s interpretation of the artistic form and produced numerous religious paintings while holding an appointment as the court painter
Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
LIVING A HEALTHIER LIFE
Keeping fit and healthy may seem difficult, but there are a few easy-to-follow guidelines. Firstly, a balanced diet is absolutely essential. This (31)_______selecting food that is low in salt and sugar. Experts recommend reducing the amount of fat in your diet, as too much can lead to heart problems. They also suggest increasing the (32)_______of high fiber food we eat. This comes in the form of fresh fruit, vegetables, whole meal bread and pasta. As well as being packed with vitamins and minerals, they are delicious too. Secondly, it’s important to fit exercise into your daily (33)_______This can be done by simply walking as much as possible and climbing stairs instead of taking the lift. Exercise is necessary to maintain a healthy body, as well as increasing energy levels and (34)_______you feel generally fitter and happier. Finally, staying relaxed is important for good health. Too much stress can lead to a variety of illnesses, from headaches to high blood pressure. (35)_______possible, do things you enjoy and treat yourself occasionally. So the message is simple- enjoy yourself but learn to respect your body too. It’s all a question of getting the balance right
Điền vào ô số 31
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions
She forgot about the money until she got home.
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As I didn’t want to disappoint my parents, I agreed to go to medical school
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It is difficult to assess grass _______ opinion on the subject of the President ‘s actions
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions
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It’s time you _______ up your mind about what you are going to do with your life
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_______ few species that live on the ground, most monkeys live in trees
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I think everyone should be _______ with the way office machinery works
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Seeing that the bad weather had set in, we decided to find somewhere to spend the night
Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
LIVING A HEALTHIER LIFE
Keeping fit and healthy may seem difficult, but there are a few easy-to-follow guidelines. Firstly, a balanced diet is absolutely essential. This (31)_______selecting food that is low in salt and sugar. Experts recommend reducing the amount of fat in your diet, as too much can lead to heart problems. They also suggest increasing the (32)_______of high fiber food we eat. This comes in the form of fresh fruit, vegetables, whole meal bread and pasta. As well as being packed with vitamins and minerals, they are delicious too. Secondly, it’s important to fit exercise into your daily (33)_______This can be done by simply walking as much as possible and climbing stairs instead of taking the lift. Exercise is necessary to maintain a healthy body, as well as increasing energy levels and (34)_______you feel generally fitter and happier. Finally, staying relaxed is important for good health. Too much stress can lead to a variety of illnesses, from headaches to high blood pressure. (35)_______possible, do things you enjoy and treat yourself occasionally. So the message is simple- enjoy yourself but learn to respect your body too. It’s all a question of getting the balance right
Điền vào ô số 34
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
These girls are heading for a _______ They get to work late and spend hours talking on the phone
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The effects of the anesthetic _______ after a couple of hours
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best joins each of the following pairs of sentences in each of the questions
We stayed out all night. We wanted to watch a meteor storm
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
We can’t possibly make any _______ for her, however sweetly she asks
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
Henry : “ do you think they will lose ? ” Kathy : “Oh ! _______.”
