Read the following passage and and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to to indicate the correct answer to each of the question
Education was of primary importance to the English colonists and was conducted at home as well as in established schools. Regardless of geographic location or finances, most Americans learned to read and compute numbers. For many, the Bible and the other religicus usually made them good primers. Many families owned one or more of Shakespear’s works, a copy of John Bunyan’s classic “A Pilgrim’s Progress”, and sometimes collections of English literary essays, poems, or historical speeches.
In 1647 the Massachusetts School Law required every town of at least 50 household to maintain a grammar school. The law was the first to mandate public education in America. In the middle colonies at the time, school were often dependent on religious societis, such as the Quakers and other private organizations. In the South, families employed private tutors or relied on the clergy to conduct education. At the outset, most elementary schools were for boy, but schools for girls were establishes in the eighteen century in most cities and large towns. In spite of the informal atmosphere of most American schools, the literacy rate in the colonies of mid-eighteenth century America was equal to or higher than that in most European countries.
Before the American Revolution, nine colleges had been founded, including Harvard, Willia and Mary, Yale; the College of New Jersey ( now Princeton ), Brown, Rutgers, Dartmouth, and King College ( later Columbia University ). By 1720 the natural sciences and modern language were being taught, as well as coures in practical subjects such as machanics and agriculture. At the end of the 18th century, medical schools were estabished at the College of Philadelphia and at King’s College
According to the passage, most Americans learned how to
A. Read
B. write
C. farm
D.speak a foreign language
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Đáp án A ( line 3 “most American learned to read…..” )
All right, it’s true I was nervous
The leading actor That he had been nervous
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlinedpart in each of the following questions
They appeared surprisingly pessimistic about their chances of winning
Laura:”I have got a couple of questions I would like to ask you.”
-Maria:” ……………..”
Read the following passage and and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to to indicate the correct answer to each of the question
Education was of primary importance to the English colonists and was conducted at home as well as in established schools. Regardless of geographic location or finances, most Americans learned to read and compute numbers. For many, the Bible and the other religicus usually made them good primers. Many families owned one or more of Shakespear’s works, a copy of John Bunyan’s classic “A Pilgrim’s Progress”, and sometimes collections of English literary essays, poems, or historical speeches.
In 1647 the Massachusetts School Law required every town of at least 50 household to maintain a grammar school. The law was the first to mandate public education in America. In the middle colonies at the time, school were often dependent on religious societis, such as the Quakers and other private organizations. In the South, families employed private tutors or relied on the clergy to conduct education. At the outset, most elementary schools were for boy, but schools for girls were establishes in the eighteen century in most cities and large towns. In spite of the informal atmosphere of most American schools, the literacy rate in the colonies of mid-eighteenth century America was equal to or higher than that in most European countries.
Before the American Revolution, nine colleges had been founded, including Harvard, Willia and Mary, Yale; the College of New Jersey ( now Princeton ), Brown, Rutgers, Dartmouth, and King College ( later Columbia University ). By 1720 the natural sciences and modern language were being taught, as well as coures in practical subjects such as machanics and agriculture. At the end of the 18th century, medical schools were estabished at the College of Philadelphia and at King’s College
According to the passage, the middle colonies often depened upon which group to provide education ?
Read the following passage on WINTER SPORTS and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks from 6 to 15.
Skilling has become a way of life for many people. From the moment the first snowflake falls until the spring (6) x skiers put skis on their cars and (7) x for slopes. There are many reasons behind the (8) x of this winter sports.
Skiing is a true family sport that can be enjoyable by all people, whether 3 or 93 years old. Being able to (9) x a hill, to turn at will and nature at its loveliest are (10) x for all age groups.
Skiing is also interesting because it provides a variety of experiences. Snow conditions change hourly as the temperature and weather conditions change during the day. Moreover, every trail is different. Rarely does one pass over the same (11) x twice.
Improvement in skis equipment, clothing, and ski areas have made the sport more pleasurable, comfortable and available. Warm and light clothing has replaced (12) x of heavy sweaters. Ski equipment made with modern materials has made skis and poles lighter, more flexible and suited to people of all ages. The (13) x of skiing had also improved by snow-making equipment. Even in areas of the countries that have (14) x snowfall, snow can be made (15) x the temperature be below 30 degrees Celsius.
For many people, skiing is an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the out-of-doors, to challenge their physical abilities and, finally, to simply have fun. It is a sport world-wide and appears to be gaining in popularities constantly.Question 10
Read the following passage and and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to to indicate the correct answer to each of the question
Education was of primary importance to the English colonists and was conducted at home as well as in established schools. Regardless of geographic location or finances, most Americans learned to read and compute numbers. For many, the Bible and the other religicus usually made them good primers. Many families owned one or more of Shakespear’s works, a copy of John Bunyan’s classic “A Pilgrim’s Progress”, and sometimes collections of English literary essays, poems, or historical speeches.
In 1647 the Massachusetts School Law required every town of at least 50 household to maintain a grammar school. The law was the first to mandate public education in America. In the middle colonies at the time, school were often dependent on religious societis, such as the Quakers and other private organizations. In the South, families employed private tutors or relied on the clergy to conduct education. At the outset, most elementary schools were for boy, but schools for girls were establishes in the eighteen century in most cities and large towns. In spite of the informal atmosphere of most American schools, the literacy rate in the colonies of mid-eighteenth century America was equal to or higher than that in most European countries.
Before the American Revolution, nine colleges had been founded, including Harvard, Willia and Mary, Yale; the College of New Jersey ( now Princeton ), Brown, Rutgers, Dartmouth, and King College ( later Columbia University ). By 1720 the natural sciences and modern language were being taught, as well as coures in practical subjects such as machanics and agriculture. At the end of the 18th century, medical schools were estabished at the College of Philadelphia and at King’s College
Which of the following words best describes the English colonists’s attitude toward education ?
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlinedpart in each of the following questions
The water in the lake is so clear that I can see the stems of the water-lilies
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlinedpart that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Minoru Yamasaki is an American architect (A) who works (B) departed from the austerity (C) frequently associated (D) with architecture in the United States after the Second World War
