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Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia 2020 môn tiếng anh (đề 14)

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Câu 1:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following Questions

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D

Kiến thức: phát âm đuôi “s/es”

Giải thích:

Quy tắc:

– Phát âm là /s/ khi từ có tận cùng bằng các phụ âm vô thanh: /ð/, /p/, /k/, /f/, /t/.

– Phát âm là /iz/ khi từ có tận cùng là các âm: /s/, /z/, /ʃ/, /tʃ/, /ʒ/, /dʒ/.

– Phát âm là /z/ khi các từ có tận cùng là nguyên âm và các phụ âm hữu thanh còn lại.

possess /pəˈzes/                                     brush /brʌʃ

watch /wɒtʃ/                                         indicate /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

Phần gạch chân ở câu D đọc là /s/, còn lại là /iz/.


Câu 2:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following Questions

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A

Kiến thức: phát âm

Giải thích:

A. passionate /ˈpæʃənət/                        B. pessimism /ˈpesɪmɪzəm/

C. assessment /əˈsesmənt/                      D. passages /ˈpæsɪdʒ/

Phần gạch chân ở câu A đọc là /ʃ/, còn lại là /s/. 


Câu 3:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following Questions

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C

Kiến thức: trọng âm

Giải thích:

A. celebrate /ˈselɪbreɪt/                          B. occupy /ˈɒkjupaɪ/

C. festivity /feˈstɪvəti/                            D. atmosphere /ˈætməsfɪə(r)/

Trọng âm ở câu C rơi vào âm 2, còn lại là âm 1.


Câu 4:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following Questions

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D

Kiến thức: trọng âm

Giải thích:

A. approximately /əˈprɒksɪmətli/           B. considerable /kənˈsɪdərəbl/

C. environmental /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentl/       D. conservation /ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃn/

Trọng âm ở câu D rơi vào âm 3, còn lại là âm 2.


Câu 5:

The Dutch are playing the Italian first, and then the Spanish and the Portuguese play.

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B

Kiến thức: từ vựng

Giải thích:

“The Dutch”, “the Spanish”, “the Portuguese” đều là cụm danh từ mang nghĩa số nhiều, do đó “Italian” phải ở dạng số nhiều.

Italian => Italians


Câu 6:

So extensive the lakes are that they are viewed as the largest bodies of fresh water in the world.

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A

Kiến thức: đảo ngữ

Giải thích:

Cấu trúc đảo ngữ với "so" như sau: So + Adj/ Adv + Auxiliary + S + V + that-clause

the lakes are => are the lakes


Câu 7:

Each of the musicians in the orchestra were rehearsing daily before the concert tour began.

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B

Kiến thức: sự hòa hợp giữa chủ ngữ và động từ

Giải thích:

Each of + N (danh từ đếm được số nhiều) => động từ chia ở số ít

were => was


Câu 8:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following Questions.

The factory is fined for discharging dangerous chemicals into the river.

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A

Kiến thức: từ vựng, từ đồng nghĩa

Giải thích: discharge (v): thải

release (v): phóng thích, thải                 increase (v): tăng

decrease (v): giảm                                 keep (v): giữ

=> release = discharge

Tạm dịch: Nhà máy bị phạt vì thải hóa chất nguy hiểm xuống sông.


Câu 9:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following Questions

Thanks to her regular workouts and sensible diet she certainly strikes me as in the pink.

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B

Kiến thức: từ vựng, từ đồng nghĩa

Giải thích: in the pink: có sức khỏe tốt

good (adj): tốt                                       absolute (adj): tuyệt đối

clear (adj): rõ ràng                                 extreme (adj): cực kỳ

=> in the pink = in good health

Tạm dịch: Nhờ tập luyện thường xuyên và chế độ ăn uống hợp lý, cô ấy gây ấn tượng cho tôi với sức khỏe rất tốt.


Câu 10:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following Questions

If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you around the city.

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C

Kiến thức: từ vựng, từ trái nghĩa

Giải thích: at a loose end: rảnh rỗi

free (adj): rảnh rỗi                                 confident (adj): tự tin

occupied (adj): bận rộn                         reluctant (adj): miễn cưỡng

=> occupied >< at a loose end

Tạm dịch: Nếu cuối tuần này bạn rảnh, tôi sẽ đưa bạn đi tham quan xung quanh thành phố.


Câu 11:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following Questions.

The problem is due to discipline, or, more precisely, the lack of discipline, in school.

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D

Kiến thức: từ vựng, từ trái nghĩa

Giải thích: precisely (adv): chính xác

informally (adv): thân mật                    flexibly (adv): linh hoạt

casually (adv): tình cờ                           wrongly (adv): sai

=> wrongly >< precisely

Tạm dịch: Vấn đề này là do nội quy, hoặc chính xác hơn, là do thiếu nội quy ở trường học.


Câu 12:

On her birthday she had only her cat for company.

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D

Kiến thức: từ vựng

Tạm dịch: Vào ngày sinh nhật của mình, cô ấy chỉ có con mèo của mình ở bên.

A. Thứ duy nhất cô ấy mang đến bữa tiệc sinh nhật là con mèo.

B. Cô ấy đã đến bữa tiệc sinh nhật cùng với con mèo.

C. Món quà sinh nhật công ty tặng cô ấy là một con mèo.

D. Cô ấy chỉ có một mình ngoại trừ con mèo vào sinh nhật của mình. 


Câu 13:

I never thought that I could win a prize.

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C

Kiến thức: từ vựng

Giải thích:

dawn (n): bắt đầu

put somebody off something: làm ai hết hứng thú với điều gì

cross one’s mind: chợt nảy ra trong trí óc

have full advantage: có đủ lợi thế

Tạm dịch: Tôi chưa bao giờ nghĩ mình có thể thắng giải thưởng.


Câu 14:

The mistake in the accounts was not noticed until the figures were re-checked.

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C

Kiến thức: từ vựng

Tạm dịch: Lỗi trong kế toán đã không được nhận thấy cho đến khi các số liệu được kiểm tra lại.

A. Mãi đến khi lỗi trong kế toán được phát hiện thì số liệu mới được kiểm tra lại.

B. Khi kiểm tra lại các số liệu, lỗi trong kế toán mới được phát hiện.

C. Sai lầm trong các tài khoản chỉ được biết đến khi các số liệu được kiểm tra lại.

D. Khi các số liệu được kiểm tra lại, chúng được biết đến lỗi trong kế toán.

Câu A, B, D sai về nghĩa.


Câu 15:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following Questions

Mr. Smith is very interested in our plan. I spoke to him on the phone last night.

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B

Kiến thức: mệnh đề quan hệ không xác định

Giải thích: Ở đây danh từ cần thay thế là “Mr.Smith”, đóng vai trò tân ngữ trong mệnh đề quan hệ nên chọn đại từ quan hệ “whom”.

Tạm dịch: Ông Smith, người mà tôi đã nói chuyện qua điện thoại tối qua, rất quan tâm đến kế hoạch của chúng tôi.


Câu 16:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following Questions.

The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few customers.

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B

Kiến thức: từ vựng

Tạm dịch: Nhà hàng mới có vẻ tốt. Tuy nhiên, có vẻ như có rất ít khách hàng.

A. Để kinh doanh tốt hơn, nhà hàng mới nên cải thiện vẻ ngoài của nó.

B. Mặc dù vẻ ngoài của nó, nhà hàng mới có vẻ không thu hút được nhiều khách.

C. Nếu nó có thêm một vài khách hàng, nhà hàng mới sẽ trông tốt hơn.

D. Nhà hàng mới sẽ có nhiều khách hàng hơn nếu nó trông đẹp hơn hơn.


Câu 17:

Her first flight as the captain of a plane was an important _____ in her professional life.

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C

Kiến thức: từ vựng

Giải thích:

aftermath (n): hậu quả                           milestone (n): cột mốc

cause (n): nguyên nhân                         Không có từ “shiftwork”.

Tạm dịch: Chuyến bay đầu tiên của cô với tư cách là cơ trưởng là một cột mốc quan trọng trong sự nghiệp của cô.


Câu 18:

An inspiring speaker, Reverend Jackson always manages to _____ the best in his congregation.

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B

Kiến thức: từ vựng, cụm động từ

Giải thích:

bring up: nuôi nấng

bring out: mang lại

Không có cụm “bring over” và “bring across”.

Tạm dịch: Là diễn giả truyền cảm hứng, Reverend Jackson luôn cố gắng để đưa ra những điều tốt nhất trong tổ chức.


Câu 19:

The bed-ridden old man objected _____ as a burden on his family.

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A

Kiến thức: từ vựng

Giải thích:

object to doing something/to somebody doing something: phản đối điều gì

Tạm dịch: Người đàn ông ốm liệt giường phản đối việc bị coi là một gánh nặng cho gia đình mình.


Câu 20:

We are _____ considering having a swimming pool built as the summers are so long and hot.

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C

Kiến thức: từ vựng

Giải thích:

seriously (adv): trầm trọng                    thoughtfully (adv): chu đáo

sincerely (adv): thực sự                         responsibly (adv): có trách nhiệm

Tạm dịch: Chúng tôi thực sự đang xem xét việc xây dựng một hồ bơi vì mùa hè quá dài và nóng.


Câu 21:

______ anything, she was unable to help the police.

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C

Kiến thức: rút gọn mệnh đề

Giải thích:

Khi hai mệnh đề có cùng chủ ngữ, có thể bỏ chủ ngữ của mệnh đề bắt đầu bằng liên từ, đồng thời chuyển động từ thành Ving nếu chủ động, Vp.p nếu bị động.

Khi rút gọn mệnh đề có liên từ diễn đạt ý nguyên nhân - kết quả, ta bỏ luôn cả liên từ đó.

Tạm dịch: Vì không chứng kiến điều gì nên cô ấy không thể giúp đỡ cảnh sát


Câu 22:

Michelle is a(n) _____ worker who always takes great care not to make any mistakes.

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B

Kiến thức: từ vựng

Giải thích:

conductive (adj): có khả năng dẫn điện, dẫn nhiệt           meticulous (adj): tỉ mỉ

honorable (adj): đáng kính                          careless (adj): cẩu thả

Tạm dịch: Michelle là một công nhân tỉ mỉ luôn cẩn trọng để không phạm sai lầm nào.=


Câu 23:

The moment you _____ him, you’ll understand what I’m talking about.

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A

Kiến thức: sự hòa hợp giữa các thì

Giải thích:

Mệnh đề chỉ thời gian trong tương lai chia ở thì hiện tại đơn: S + V(s/es)

Tạm dịch: Khoảnh khắc bạn gặp anh ấy, bạn sẽ hiểu những gì tôi nói. 


Câu 24:

Why should I throw the milk away? It _____.

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C

Kiến thức: từ vựng

Giải thích:

Động từ “smell” chỉ nhận thức, tri giác => không chia ở thì hiện tại tiếp diễn mà chia ở thì hiện tại đơn.

Sau động từ “smell” là tính từ.

Tạm dịch: Tại sao tôi lại nên vứt sữa đi? Nó không có mùi tệ lắm. 


Câu 25:

Mike has quickly established himself _____ the National Football League’s most valued players.

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B

Kiến thức: từ vựng

Giải thích:

establish somebody/something/yourself (in something) (as something): giữ vững vị trí

one of the + N (đếm được số nhiều)

Tạm dịch: Mike nhanh chóng giữ vững được vị trí là một trong những cầu thủ có giá trị nhất giải bóng đá quốc gia.


Câu 26:

“Why did you waste your money on going to see that movie?” “I know. It’s the ____ film I’ve ever seen.”

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C

Kiến thức: cấp so sánh nhất

Giải thích:

Dạng so sánh nhất của tính từ “bad” là “worst”.

Tạm dịch: “Tại sao bạn lại lãng phí tiền đi xem bộ phim đó chứ?”

“Tôi biết. Đó là bộ phim tệ nhất tôi từng xem.”


Câu 27:

Danielle would still be our best defender _____ an accident.

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A

Kiến thức: câu điều kiện loại 2

Giải thích:

Cấu trúc: If + S + V (quá khứ đơn), S + would + V.inf

Tạm dịch: Danielle sẽ là đối thủ mạnh nhất của chúng ta nếu anh ấy không gặp tai nạn. 


Câu 28:

____ are poised to change the face of the construction industry in the coming year.

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C

Kiến thức: từ vựng

Giải thích:

Ở đây cần một cụm danh từ làm chủ ngữ cho câu.

environmentally (adv): liên quan đến môi trường

“designed” là tính động từ, mang nghĩa “được thiết kế”.

building (n): tòa nhà

Tạm dịch: Các tòa nhà được thiết kế phù hợp với môi trường sẵn sàng thay đổi bộ mặt của ngành xây dựng trong năm tới.


Câu 29:

“She is an excellent actress!” “You _____ again!”

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A

Kiến thức: từ vựng

Giải thích:

You can say that again: hoàn toàn đồng ý

Tạm dịch: “Cô ấy là một diễn viên xuất sắc!” “Tôi hoàn toàn đồng ý!”


Câu 30:

“Do you know who else is going to be running for governor?” “_____ that Mr. Jones is planning to.”

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B

Kiến thức: từ vựng

Giải thích:

Word has it that: Có tin tức rằng

Tạm dịch: "Bạn có biết ai khác sẽ chạy đua chức thống đốc không?"

“Có tin tức rằng ông Jones đang có dự định.”


Câu 31:

Read the following passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.

University researchers have taken samples from a preserved dodo specimen in an (31) _____ to uncover the extinct bird’s family tree. They worked with the British Natural History Museum to collect and study genetic material from large number of specimens: a preserved dodo, the extinct solitaire bird, and 35 kind of living pigeons and doves. Their analysis (32) _____ the doo and the solitaire to be close relatives with the Nicobar pigeon, their nearest living relative. The dodo lived on Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. It was a flightless bird, bigger than a turkey. By 1681, all dodos had been (33) _____ by hungry sailors. The solitaire, which looked a bit like a dodo, had gone the same way by 1800. By extracting short pieces of the dodo’s DNA and (34) _____ these with the DNA of living birds, the scientists were able to deduce when the dodo evolved away from its relatives into a separate entity. The scientists can now (35) _____ assume that the dodo developed its distinctive appearance and features as a result of its geographical isolation. They are now convinced that it separated from the solitaire about 25 million years ago, long before Mauritius became an island.

Điền vào ô 31

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A

Kiến thức: từ vựng

Giải thích:

attempt (n): nỗ lực                                intention (n): dự định

order (n): mệnh lệnh, yêu cầu               assistance (n): hỗ trợ, giúp đỡ

in an attempt to do something: trong nỗ lực làm gì 


Câu 32:

Read the following passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.

University researchers have taken samples from a preserved dodo specimen in an (31) _____ to uncover the extinct bird’s family tree. They worked with the British Natural History Museum to collect and study genetic material from large number of specimens: a preserved dodo, the extinct solitaire bird, and 35 kind of living pigeons and doves. Their analysis (32) _____ the doo and the solitaire to be close relatives with the Nicobar pigeon, their nearest living relative. The dodo lived on Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. It was a flightless bird, bigger than a turkey. By 1681, all dodos had been (33) _____ by hungry sailors. The solitaire, which looked a bit like a dodo, had gone the same way by 1800. By extracting short pieces of the dodo’s DNA and (34) _____ these with the DNA of living birds, the scientists were able to deduce when the dodo evolved away from its relatives into a separate entity. The scientists can now (35) _____ assume that the dodo developed its distinctive appearance and features as a result of its geographical isolation. They are now convinced that it separated from the solitaire about 25 million years ago, long before Mauritius became an island.

Điền vào ô 32

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C

Kiến thức: từ vựng

Giải thích:

advise (v): khuyên bảo                         involve (v): liên quan

show (v): chỉ ra     recommend (v): gợi ý


Câu 33:

Read the following passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.

University researchers have taken samples from a preserved dodo specimen in an (31) _____ to uncover the extinct bird’s family tree. They worked with the British Natural History Museum to collect and study genetic material from large number of specimens: a preserved dodo, the extinct solitaire bird, and 35 kind of living pigeons and doves. Their analysis (32) _____ the doo and the solitaire to be close relatives with the Nicobar pigeon, their nearest living relative. The dodo lived on Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. It was a flightless bird, bigger than a turkey. By 1681, all dodos had been (33) _____ by hungry sailors. The solitaire, which looked a bit like a dodo, had gone the same way by 1800. By extracting short pieces of the dodo’s DNA and (34) _____ these with the DNA of living birds, the scientists were able to deduce when the dodo evolved away from its relatives into a separate entity. The scientists can now (35) _____ assume that the dodo developed its distinctive appearance and features as a result of its geographical isolation. They are now convinced that it separated from the solitaire about 25 million years ago, long before Mauritius became an island.

Điền vào ô 33

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C

Kiến thức: từ vựng

Giải thích:

disappear (v): biến mất                         vanish (v): biến mất

kill (v): giết extinct (adj): tuyệt chủng


Câu 34:

Read the following passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.

University researchers have taken samples from a preserved dodo specimen in an (31) _____ to uncover the extinct bird’s family tree. They worked with the British Natural History Museum to collect and study genetic material from large number of specimens: a preserved dodo, the extinct solitaire bird, and 35 kind of living pigeons and doves. Their analysis (32) _____ the doo and the solitaire to be close relatives with the Nicobar pigeon, their nearest living relative. The dodo lived on Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. It was a flightless bird, bigger than a turkey. By 1681, all dodos had been (33) _____ by hungry sailors. The solitaire, which looked a bit like a dodo, had gone the same way by 1800. By extracting short pieces of the dodo’s DNA and (34) _____ these with the DNA of living birds, the scientists were able to deduce when the dodo evolved away from its relatives into a separate entity. The scientists can now (35) _____ assume that the dodo developed its distinctive appearance and features as a result of its geographical isolation. They are now convinced that it separated from the solitaire about 25 million years ago, long before Mauritius became an island.

Điền vào ô 34

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B

Kiến thức: từ vựng

Giải thích:

study (v): học tập                                  compare (v): so sánh

research (v): nghiên cứu combine (v): kết hợp


Câu 35:

Read the following passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.

University researchers have taken samples from a preserved dodo specimen in an (31) _____ to uncover the extinct bird’s family tree. They worked with the British Natural History Museum to collect and study genetic material from large number of specimens: a preserved dodo, the extinct solitaire bird, and 35 kind of living pigeons and doves. Their analysis (32) _____ the doo and the solitaire to be close relatives with the Nicobar pigeon, their nearest living relative. The dodo lived on Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. It was a flightless bird, bigger than a turkey. By 1681, all dodos had been (33) _____ by hungry sailors. The solitaire, which looked a bit like a dodo, had gone the same way by 1800. By extracting short pieces of the dodo’s DNA and (34) _____ these with the DNA of living birds, the scientists were able to deduce when the dodo evolved away from its relatives into a separate entity. The scientists can now (35) _____ assume that the dodo developed its distinctive appearance and features as a result of its geographical isolation. They are now convinced that it separated from the solitaire about 25 million years ago, long before Mauritius became an island.

Điền vào ô 35

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A

Kiến thức: từ vựng

Giải thích:

surely (adv): chắc chắn                         hardly (adv): hầu như không có

highly (adv): rất nhiều                          safely (adv): an toàn

Dịch bài đọc:

Các nhà nghiên cứu ở trường đại học đã lấy mẫu từ một mẫu chim dodo được bảo tồn trong một nỗ lực để phát hiện ra cây gia phả của loài chim tuyệt chủng. Họ đã làm việc với Bảo tàng Lịch sử Tự nhiên Anh để thu thập và nghiên cứu vật liệu di truyền từ một số lượng lớn mẫu vật: một con chim dodo được bảo tồn, chim solitaire tuyệt chủng và 35 loại chim bồ câu và chim bồ câu trắng sống. Phân tích của họ cho thấy doo và solitaire là họ hàng gần với chim bồ câu Nicobar, họ hàng gần nhất còn sống của chúng. Chim dodo sống trên Mauritius ở Ấn Độ Dương. Đó là một con chim không biết bay, lớn hơn một con gà tây. Đến năm 1681, tất cả các con dodo đã bị giết bởi các thủy thủ đói. Chim solitaire, mà trông giống như một dodo, cũng chết như thế năm 1800. Bằng cách trích xuất đoạn ngắn DNA của dodo và so sánh chúng với DNA của chim sống, các nhà khoa học đã có thể suy ra khi dodo tiến hóa từ họ hàng của nó thành một thực thể riêng biệt. Các nhà khoa học bây giờ có thể chắc chắn cho rằng dodo phát triển bề ngoài và các đặc điểm riêng biệt của nó là do sự cô lập địa lý của nó. Bây giờ họ bị thuyết phục rằng nó tách ra khỏi loài chim solitaire khoảng 25 triệu năm trước, lâu trước khi Mauritius trở thành một hòn đảo. 


Câu 36:

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the Question s.

 There has been much debate over the past few decades concerning fears that automation will lead to robots replacing human workers on a massive scale.

 The increasing use of robotics, computers and artificial intelligence is a reality, but its full implications are far from cut and dried. Some forecasts present the future in a utopian way, claiming that robots will take over the tedious heavy work thus freeing up human time and potential, allowing for more creativity and innovation. At the other end of spectrum are those who foresee an employment apocalypse, predicting that almost fifty percent of all American jobs could vanish within the next few decades. Former Microsoft chairman Bill Gates states that in 20 years robots could be in place in a number of job categories, particularly those at lower end of the scale in terms of skills.

 The bottom line is that while the future is always uncertain, robots are a fixture of our society, which is not going to disappear. As with the Industrial Revolution, where machines were utilized in many tasks in place of manual laborers and social upheaval followed, the Digital Revolution is likely to place robots in various jobs. In spite of that, many of today’s jobs were not in existence before the Industrial Revolution, such as those of programmers, engineers and data scientists. This leads other experts to criticize this alarmist approach of robot scare-mongering, which is invariably compared to the 19th-century “Luddites”. This group was textile workers who feared being displaced by machines and resorted to violence, burning down factories and destroying industrial equipment – their rejection of inevitable progress has come to symbolize mindless ignorance.

 Needless to say, exactly what new kinds of jobs might exist in the future is difficult to envision at present. Therefore, the crux of the issue is not whether jobs will be lost, but whether the creation of new vacancies will outpace the ever-increasing number of losses and what skills will be required in the future.

 It is clearly not all doom and gloom, as demand for employees with skills in data analysis, coding, computer science, artificial intelligence and human-machine interface is rising and will continue to do so. Furthermore, the demand for skills in jobs where humans surpass computers, such as those involving care, creativity and innovative craftmanship, are likely to increase considerably. Ultimately, the key lies in the adaptation of the workforces, through appropriate education and training, to keep pace with our world’s technological progress.

What is the main concern associated with technological advances in the workplace?

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B

Kiến thức: đọc hiểu

Tạm dịch: Mối quan tâm chính liên quan đến tiến bộ công nghệ ở nơi làm việc là gì?

A. an toàn tại nơi làm việc                    B. tăng thất nghiệp

C. việc sử dụng trí tuệ nhân tạo            D. robot chiếm lĩnh thế giới

Thông tin: There has been much debate over the past few decades concerning fears that automation will lead to robots replacing human workers on a massive scale.


Câu 37:

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the Question s.

 There has been much debate over the past few decades concerning fears that automation will lead to robots replacing human workers on a massive scale.

 The increasing use of robotics, computers and artificial intelligence is a reality, but its full implications are far from cut and dried. Some forecasts present the future in a utopian way, claiming that robots will take over the tedious heavy work thus freeing up human time and potential, allowing for more creativity and innovation. At the other end of spectrum are those who foresee an employment apocalypse, predicting that almost fifty percent of all American jobs could vanish within the next few decades. Former Microsoft chairman Bill Gates states that in 20 years robots could be in place in a number of job categories, particularly those at lower end of the scale in terms of skills.

 The bottom line is that while the future is always uncertain, robots are a fixture of our society, which is not going to disappear. As with the Industrial Revolution, where machines were utilized in many tasks in place of manual laborers and social upheaval followed, the Digital Revolution is likely to place robots in various jobs. In spite of that, many of today’s jobs were not in existence before the Industrial Revolution, such as those of programmers, engineers and data scientists. This leads other experts to criticize this alarmist approach of robot scare-mongering, which is invariably compared to the 19th-century “Luddites”. This group was textile workers who feared being displaced by machines and resorted to violence, burning down factories and destroying industrial equipment – their rejection of inevitable progress has come to symbolize mindless ignorance.

 Needless to say, exactly what new kinds of jobs might exist in the future is difficult to envision at present. Therefore, the crux of the issue is not whether jobs will be lost, but whether the creation of new vacancies will outpace the ever-increasing number of losses and what skills will be required in the future.

 It is clearly not all doom and gloom, as demand for employees with skills in data analysis, coding, computer science, artificial intelligence and human-machine interface is rising and will continue to do so. Furthermore, the demand for skills in jobs where humans surpass computers, such as those involving care, creativity and innovative craftmanship, are likely to increase considerably. Ultimately, the key lies in the adaptation of the workforces, through appropriate education and training, to keep pace with our world’s technological progress.

What do optimists predict technology will allow?

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D

Kiến thức: đọc hiểu

Tạm dịch: Những người lạc quan dự đoán công nghệ sẽ cho phép điều gì?

A. nơi làm việc sẽ thư giãn hơn            B. tăng hưởng thụ cuộc sống

C. thời gian làm việc linh hoạt              D. chất lượng sản phẩm cao hơn

Thông tin: Some forecasts present the future in a utopian way, claiming that robots will take over the tedious heavy work thus freeing up human time and potential, allowing for more creativity and innovation.


Câu 38:

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the Question s.

 There has been much debate over the past few decades concerning fears that automation will lead to robots replacing human workers on a massive scale.

 The increasing use of robotics, computers and artificial intelligence is a reality, but its full implications are far from cut and dried. Some forecasts present the future in a utopian way, claiming that robots will take over the tedious heavy work thus freeing up human time and potential, allowing for more creativity and innovation. At the other end of spectrum are those who foresee an employment apocalypse, predicting that almost fifty percent of all American jobs could vanish within the next few decades. Former Microsoft chairman Bill Gates states that in 20 years robots could be in place in a number of job categories, particularly those at lower end of the scale in terms of skills.

 The bottom line is that while the future is always uncertain, robots are a fixture of our society, which is not going to disappear. As with the Industrial Revolution, where machines were utilized in many tasks in place of manual laborers and social upheaval followed, the Digital Revolution is likely to place robots in various jobs. In spite of that, many of today’s jobs were not in existence before the Industrial Revolution, such as those of programmers, engineers and data scientists. This leads other experts to criticize this alarmist approach of robot scare-mongering, which is invariably compared to the 19th-century “Luddites”. This group was textile workers who feared being displaced by machines and resorted to violence, burning down factories and destroying industrial equipment – their rejection of inevitable progress has come to symbolize mindless ignorance.

 Needless to say, exactly what new kinds of jobs might exist in the future is difficult to envision at present. Therefore, the crux of the issue is not whether jobs will be lost, but whether the creation of new vacancies will outpace the ever-increasing number of losses and what skills will be required in the future.

 It is clearly not all doom and gloom, as demand for employees with skills in data analysis, coding, computer science, artificial intelligence and human-machine interface is rising and will continue to do so. Furthermore, the demand for skills in jobs where humans surpass computers, such as those involving care, creativity and innovative craftmanship, are likely to increase considerably. Ultimately, the key lies in the adaptation of the workforces, through appropriate education and training, to keep pace with our world’s technological progress.

What can be inferred from the comments made by Bill Gates?

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C

Kiến thức: đọc hiểu

Tạm dịch: Điều gì có thể suy ra từ bình luận của Bill Gates?

A. Thay đổi diễn ra trong nhiều thập kỷ.

B. Sẽ tăng số lượng công nhân không có kỹ năng.

C. Công nhân có tay nghề cao có ít lo lắng hơn.

D. Công nghệ sẽ có tác động tiêu cực tại nơi làm việc.

Thông tin: Former Microsoft chairman Bill Gates states that in 20 years robots could be in place in a number of job categories, particularly those at lower end of the scale in terms of skills. 


Câu 39:

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the Question s.

 There has been much debate over the past few decades concerning fears that automation will lead to robots replacing human workers on a massive scale.

 The increasing use of robotics, computers and artificial intelligence is a reality, but its full implications are far from cut and dried. Some forecasts present the future in a utopian way, claiming that robots will take over the tedious heavy work thus freeing up human time and potential, allowing for more creativity and innovation. At the other end of spectrum are those who foresee an employment apocalypse, predicting that almost fifty percent of all American jobs could vanish within the next few decades. Former Microsoft chairman Bill Gates states that in 20 years robots could be in place in a number of job categories, particularly those at lower end of the scale in terms of skills.

 The bottom line is that while the future is always uncertain, robots are a fixture of our society, which is not going to disappear. As with the Industrial Revolution, where machines were utilized in many tasks in place of manual laborers and social upheaval followed, the Digital Revolution is likely to place robots in various jobs. In spite of that, many of today’s jobs were not in existence before the Industrial Revolution, such as those of programmers, engineers and data scientists. This leads other experts to criticize this alarmist approach of robot scare-mongering, which is invariably compared to the 19th-century “Luddites”. This group was textile workers who feared being displaced by machines and resorted to violence, burning down factories and destroying industrial equipment – their rejection of inevitable progress has come to symbolize mindless ignorance.

 Needless to say, exactly what new kinds of jobs might exist in the future is difficult to envision at present. Therefore, the crux of the issue is not whether jobs will be lost, but whether the creation of new vacancies will outpace the ever-increasing number of losses and what skills will be required in the future.

 It is clearly not all doom and gloom, as demand for employees with skills in data analysis, coding, computer science, artificial intelligence and human-machine interface is rising and will continue to do so. Furthermore, the demand for skills in jobs where humans surpass computers, such as those involving care, creativity and innovative craftmanship, are likely to increase considerably. Ultimately, the key lies in the adaptation of the workforces, through appropriate education and training, to keep pace with our world’s technological progress.

Why is the example of the Industrial Revolution given?

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A

Kiến thức: đọc hiểu

Tạm dịch: Tại sao ví dụ về Cách mạng công nghiệp lại được nêu ra?

A. Đó cũng là thời gian có thay đổi lớn ở nơi làm việc.

B. Nó có ít hiệu quả hơn Cuộc Cách mạng Kỹ thuật số.

C. Nó dẫn đến tình trạng thất nghiệp phổ biến trên thế giới.

D. Nó dẫn đến một xã hội bạo lực hơn.

Thông tin: As with the Industrial Revolution, where machines were utilized in many tasks in place of manual laborers and social upheaval followed, the Digital Revolution is likely to place robots in various jobs.


Câu 40:

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the Question s.

 There has been much debate over the past few decades concerning fears that automation will lead to robots replacing human workers on a massive scale.

 The increasing use of robotics, computers and artificial intelligence is a reality, but its full implications are far from cut and dried. Some forecasts present the future in a utopian way, claiming that robots will take over the tedious heavy work thus freeing up human time and potential, allowing for more creativity and innovation. At the other end of spectrum are those who foresee an employment apocalypse, predicting that almost fifty percent of all American jobs could vanish within the next few decades. Former Microsoft chairman Bill Gates states that in 20 years robots could be in place in a number of job categories, particularly those at lower end of the scale in terms of skills.

 The bottom line is that while the future is always uncertain, robots are a fixture of our society, which is not going to disappear. As with the Industrial Revolution, where machines were utilized in many tasks in place of manual laborers and social upheaval followed, the Digital Revolution is likely to place robots in various jobs. In spite of that, many of today’s jobs were not in existence before the Industrial Revolution, such as those of programmers, engineers and data scientists. This leads other experts to criticize this alarmist approach of robot scare-mongering, which is invariably compared to the 19th-century “Luddites”. This group was textile workers who feared being displaced by machines and resorted to violence, burning down factories and destroying industrial equipment – their rejection of inevitable progress has come to symbolize mindless ignorance.

 Needless to say, exactly what new kinds of jobs might exist in the future is difficult to envision at present. Therefore, the crux of the issue is not whether jobs will be lost, but whether the creation of new vacancies will outpace the ever-increasing number of losses and what skills will be required in the future.

 It is clearly not all doom and gloom, as demand for employees with skills in data analysis, coding, computer science, artificial intelligence and human-machine interface is rising and will continue to do so. Furthermore, the demand for skills in jobs where humans surpass computers, such as those involving care, creativity and innovative craftmanship, are likely to increase considerably. Ultimately, the key lies in the adaptation of the workforces, through appropriate education and training, to keep pace with our world’s technological progress.

What is the modern-day view of the Luddites?

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B

Kiến thức: đọc hiểu

Tạm dịch: Quan điểm hiện đại về “Luddites” là gì?

A. Họ cố gắng bảo vệ công việc của họ.

B. Việc từ chối thích ứng với sự thay đổi của họ được nhìn nhận một cách tiêu cực.

C. Việc họ thích nghi với công nghệ mới đã cứu được công việc của họ.

D. Hành động của họ là truyền cảm hứng cho nhiều công nhân ngày nay.

Thông tin: This group was textile workers who feared being displaced by machines and resorted to violence, burning down factories and destroying industrial equipment – their rejection of inevitable progress has come to symbolize mindless ignorance.


Câu 41:

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the Question s.

 There has been much debate over the past few decades concerning fears that automation will lead to robots replacing human workers on a massive scale.

 The increasing use of robotics, computers and artificial intelligence is a reality, but its full implications are far from cut and dried. Some forecasts present the future in a utopian way, claiming that robots will take over the tedious heavy work thus freeing up human time and potential, allowing for more creativity and innovation. At the other end of spectrum are those who foresee an employment apocalypse, predicting that almost fifty percent of all American jobs could vanish within the next few decades. Former Microsoft chairman Bill Gates states that in 20 years robots could be in place in a number of job categories, particularly those at lower end of the scale in terms of skills.

 The bottom line is that while the future is always uncertain, robots are a fixture of our society, which is not going to disappear. As with the Industrial Revolution, where machines were utilized in many tasks in place of manual laborers and social upheaval followed, the Digital Revolution is likely to place robots in various jobs. In spite of that, many of today’s jobs were not in existence before the Industrial Revolution, such as those of programmers, engineers and data scientists. This leads other experts to criticize this alarmist approach of robot scare-mongering, which is invariably compared to the 19th-century “Luddites”. This group was textile workers who feared being displaced by machines and resorted to violence, burning down factories and destroying industrial equipment – their rejection of inevitable progress has come to symbolize mindless ignorance.

 Needless to say, exactly what new kinds of jobs might exist in the future is difficult to envision at present. Therefore, the crux of the issue is not whether jobs will be lost, but whether the creation of new vacancies will outpace the ever-increasing number of losses and what skills will be required in the future.

 It is clearly not all doom and gloom, as demand for employees with skills in data analysis, coding, computer science, artificial intelligence and human-machine interface is rising and will continue to do so. Furthermore, the demand for skills in jobs where humans surpass computers, such as those involving care, creativity and innovative craftmanship, are likely to increase considerably. Ultimately, the key lies in the adaptation of the workforces, through appropriate education and training, to keep pace with our world’s technological progress.

Which of the following is closest in meaning to crux in paragraph 4?

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D

Kiến thức: từ vựng

Tạm dịch: Cụm từ nào gần nghĩa nhất với từ “crux” ở đoạn 4?

A. phần phức tạp nhất                          B. tin nhắn bị giấu

C. phần ít được hiểu nhất         D. phần quan trọng nhất


Câu 42:

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the Question s.

 There has been much debate over the past few decades concerning fears that automation will lead to robots replacing human workers on a massive scale.

 The increasing use of robotics, computers and artificial intelligence is a reality, but its full implications are far from cut and dried. Some forecasts present the future in a utopian way, claiming that robots will take over the tedious heavy work thus freeing up human time and potential, allowing for more creativity and innovation. At the other end of spectrum are those who foresee an employment apocalypse, predicting that almost fifty percent of all American jobs could vanish within the next few decades. Former Microsoft chairman Bill Gates states that in 20 years robots could be in place in a number of job categories, particularly those at lower end of the scale in terms of skills.

 The bottom line is that while the future is always uncertain, robots are a fixture of our society, which is not going to disappear. As with the Industrial Revolution, where machines were utilized in many tasks in place of manual laborers and social upheaval followed, the Digital Revolution is likely to place robots in various jobs. In spite of that, many of today’s jobs were not in existence before the Industrial Revolution, such as those of programmers, engineers and data scientists. This leads other experts to criticize this alarmist approach of robot scare-mongering, which is invariably compared to the 19th-century “Luddites”. This group was textile workers who feared being displaced by machines and resorted to violence, burning down factories and destroying industrial equipment – their rejection of inevitable progress has come to symbolize mindless ignorance.

 Needless to say, exactly what new kinds of jobs might exist in the future is difficult to envision at present. Therefore, the crux of the issue is not whether jobs will be lost, but whether the creation of new vacancies will outpace the ever-increasing number of losses and what skills will be required in the future.

 It is clearly not all doom and gloom, as demand for employees with skills in data analysis, coding, computer science, artificial intelligence and human-machine interface is rising and will continue to do so. Furthermore, the demand for skills in jobs where humans surpass computers, such as those involving care, creativity and innovative craftmanship, are likely to increase considerably. Ultimately, the key lies in the adaptation of the workforces, through appropriate education and training, to keep pace with our world’s technological progress.

According to the article, which quality will technology never be able to replace?

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B

Kiến thức: đọc hiểu

Tạm dịch: Theo đoạn văn, yếu tố nào mà công nghệ không bao giờ có thể thay thế?

A. làm việc nhóm                                 B. lòng trắc ẩn của con người

C. mong muốn sản xuất hàng hóa        D. trí thông minh của con người

Thông tin: Furthermore, the demand for skills in jobs where humans surpass computers, such as those involving care, creativity and innovative craftmanship, are likely to increase considerably.


Câu 43:

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the Question s.

 There has been much debate over the past few decades concerning fears that automation will lead to robots replacing human workers on a massive scale.

 The increasing use of robotics, computers and artificial intelligence is a reality, but its full implications are far from cut and dried. Some forecasts present the future in a utopian way, claiming that robots will take over the tedious heavy work thus freeing up human time and potential, allowing for more creativity and innovation. At the other end of spectrum are those who foresee an employment apocalypse, predicting that almost fifty percent of all American jobs could vanish within the next few decades. Former Microsoft chairman Bill Gates states that in 20 years robots could be in place in a number of job categories, particularly those at lower end of the scale in terms of skills.

 The bottom line is that while the future is always uncertain, robots are a fixture of our society, which is not going to disappear. As with the Industrial Revolution, where machines were utilized in many tasks in place of manual laborers and social upheaval followed, the Digital Revolution is likely to place robots in various jobs. In spite of that, many of today’s jobs were not in existence before the Industrial Revolution, such as those of programmers, engineers and data scientists. This leads other experts to criticize this alarmist approach of robot scare-mongering, which is invariably compared to the 19th-century “Luddites”. This group was textile workers who feared being displaced by machines and resorted to violence, burning down factories and destroying industrial equipment – their rejection of inevitable progress has come to symbolize mindless ignorance.

 Needless to say, exactly what new kinds of jobs might exist in the future is difficult to envision at present. Therefore, the crux of the issue is not whether jobs will be lost, but whether the creation of new vacancies will outpace the ever-increasing number of losses and what skills will be required in the future.

 It is clearly not all doom and gloom, as demand for employees with skills in data analysis, coding, computer science, artificial intelligence and human-machine interface is rising and will continue to do so. Furthermore, the demand for skills in jobs where humans surpass computers, such as those involving care, creativity and innovative craftmanship, are likely to increase considerably. Ultimately, the key lies in the adaptation of the workforces, through appropriate education and training, to keep pace with our world’s technological progress.

What is the main idea of this article?

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C

Kiến thức: đọc hiểu

Tạm dịch: Ý chính của đoạn văn là gì?

A. Có vài hậu quả tiêu cực đối với Cuộc Cách mạng Kỹ thuật số.

B. Học về công nghệ là một phần tự nhiên của sự phát triển con người.

C. Người lao động sẽ cần phải thích nghi với những thay đổi công nghệ.

D. Thất nghiệp sẽ tăng đáng kể khi tiến bộ công nghệ.

Thông tin: Ultimately, the key lies in the adaptation of the workforces, through appropriate education and training, to keep pace with our world’s technological progress.

Dịch bài đọc:

Đã có nhiều cuộc tranh luận trong vài thập kỷ qua liên quan đến lo ngại rằng tự động hóa sẽ dẫn đến việc robot thay thế nhân công trên quy mô lớn.

Việc sử dụng robot, máy vi tính và trí thông minh nhân tạo ngày càng tăng là một thực tế, nhưng tác động đầy đủ của nó là không hề đơn giản. Một số dự báo thể hiện tương lai một cách không tưởng, tuyên bố rằng robot sẽ tiếp quản công việc nặng nhọc, do đó giải phóng thời gian và tiềm năng của con người, cho phép sáng tạo và đổi mới nhiều hơn. Phía quan điểm ngược lại là những người dự đoán rằng gần như năm mươi phần trăm của tất cả các công việc của người Mỹ có thể biến mất trong vài thập kỷ tới. Cựu chủ tịch của Microsoft, Bill Gates, nói rằng trong vòng 20 năm, các robot có thể thay thế nhiều loại việc làm, đặc biệt là những loại ở quy mô kỹ năng cấp thấp hơn.

Điểm mấu chốt là trong khi tương lai là luôn luôn không chắc chắn, robot là một vật cố định của xã hội chúng ta, mà sẽ không biến mất. Cũng như cuộc cách mạng công nghiệp, nơi mà máy móc được sử dụng trong nhiều nhiệm vụ thay cho lao động thủ công và biến động xã hội theo sau, Cuộc cách mạng kỹ thuật số có thể đặt robot vào nhiều công việc khác nhau. Mặc dù vậy, nhiều công việc của ngày nay không tồn tại trước cuộc cách mạng công nghiệp, chẳng hạn như những người lập trình, kỹ sư và nhà khoa học dữ liệu. Điều này dẫn các chuyên gia khác để chỉ trích cách tiếp cận báo động lan truyền nỗi sợ robot, mà là luôn luôn so với "những người phản đối công nghệ" ở thế kỷ 19. Nhóm này là những công nhân dệt may sợ bị thay đổi bởi máy móc và dùng đến bạo lực, đốt cháy các nhà máy và phá hủy thiết bị công nghiệp - sự từ chối của họ về tiến bộ không thể tránh khỏi đã trở thành biểu tượng cho sự thiếu hiểu biết vô ý thức.

Không cần phải nói, chính xác những loại công việc mới có thể tồn tại trong tương lai là khó hình dung hiện nay. Do đó, mấu chốt của vấn đề không phải là liệu công việc có bị mất hay không, nhưng liệu việc tạo ra các vị trí tuyển dụng mới có vượt quá số bị mất ngày càng tăng và những kỹ năng nào sẽ được yêu cầu trong tương lai.

Rõ ràng không phải tất cả là đều là bi quan, vì nhu cầu về nhân viên có kỹ năng phân tích dữ liệu, mã hóa, khoa học máy tính, trí tuệ nhân tạo và giao diện người-máy đang tăng lên và sẽ tiếp tục như vậy. Hơn nữa, nhu cầu về kỹ năng trong công việc mà con người vượt qua máy tính, chẳng hạn như những việc liên quan đến chăm sóc, sáng tạo và nghề thủ công sáng tạo, có khả năng tăng đáng kể. Cuối cùng, chìa khóa nằm trong sự thích nghi của lực lượng lao động, thông qua giáo dục và đào tạo phù hợp, để bắt kịp với tiến bộ công nghệ của thế giới.


Câu 44:

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the Question s.

 Thanks to electricity, candles are no longer a necessity in our lives, but they are still a pleasure. The warm flame of candlelight can quickly alter the mood and atmosphere of a room, often creating a peaceful scene that electric light just cannot match.

 Candles are an important part of many cultural and religious festival and have been burnt in various forms for centuries. The ancient Romans and Egyptians made candles from a type of fiber coated with wax. However, up until the nineteenth century, most candles were made from a substance called tallow, obtained from beef fat. Tallow candles were very smoky and, understandably, had an unpleasant odor.

 In the 19th century, candle makers learned to separate stearin, the solid form fat used as a type of glue, from tallow and used it to harden other fats. Candles that contained stearin would burn longer than previous ones and had a better smell. Stearin is still one of the main components of modern candle-making, and the techniques used to create candles today are much the same as they have been for many years. These days, the increase range of wax dyes, perfumes and other additives that are now available make candle making a very exciting and rewarding hobby.

 Sales of candles have increased greatly over the last few years, showing that they have become part of our lives again, not through necessity, but because of the magical atmosphere they create. In our increasingly stressful lives, the calming quality of candlelight has a relaxing effect that many enjoy.

 For those would like to learn to make candles, finding and buying candle-making kits is easy. Candle-making is definitely enhanced by the exciting possibilities of experimentation with various materials. Be brave and try out different effects – some of the most wonderful creations can happen by accident. With a bit of practice, you will be amazed at the very professional finish that can be achieved.

 Despite their delicate beauty, candles can, of course, be highly dangerous. One should never leave lit candles unattended, even for a few moments. Always make sure candles are securely placed within candleholders.

 Teach your children to respect a burning candle, and of course keep burning candles away from flammable materials. Keep your home safe by remembering that a candle is magical, but fire can be very destructive. Be careful, and enjoy the beauty of your candles!

According to the text, what is the importance of candles?

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B

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Tạm dịch: Theo đoạn văn, điều quan trọng của nến là gì?

A. Chúng ta cần chúng phòng khi cúp điện.

B. Chúng ta có được cảm giác bình lặng khi chúng được thắp sáng trong một căn phòng.

C. Chúng ta thắp sáng chúng để tạo ra một bầu không khí lãng mạn hơn.

D. Chúng ta không thể làm gì nếu không có chúng trong cuộc sống hàng ngày.

Thông tin: Thanks to electricity, candles are no longer a necessity in our lives, but they are still a pleasure. The warm flame of candlelight can quickly alter the mood and atmosphere of a room, often creating a peaceful scene that electric light just cannot match.


Câu 45:

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the Question s.

 Thanks to electricity, candles are no longer a necessity in our lives, but they are still a pleasure. The warm flame of candlelight can quickly alter the mood and atmosphere of a room, often creating a peaceful scene that electric light just cannot match.

 Candles are an important part of many cultural and religious festival and have been burnt in various forms for centuries. The ancient Romans and Egyptians made candles from a type of fiber coated with wax. However, up until the nineteenth century, most candles were made from a substance called tallow, obtained from beef fat. Tallow candles were very smoky and, understandably, had an unpleasant odor.

 In the 19th century, candle makers learned to separate stearin, the solid form fat used as a type of glue, from tallow and used it to harden other fats. Candles that contained stearin would burn longer than previous ones and had a better smell. Stearin is still one of the main components of modern candle-making, and the techniques used to create candles today are much the same as they have been for many years. These days, the increase range of wax dyes, perfumes and other additives that are now available make candle making a very exciting and rewarding hobby.

 Sales of candles have increased greatly over the last few years, showing that they have become part of our lives again, not through necessity, but because of the magical atmosphere they create. In our increasingly stressful lives, the calming quality of candlelight has a relaxing effect that many enjoy.

 For those would like to learn to make candles, finding and buying candle-making kits is easy. Candle-making is definitely enhanced by the exciting possibilities of experimentation with various materials. Be brave and try out different effects – some of the most wonderful creations can happen by accident. With a bit of practice, you will be amazed at the very professional finish that can be achieved.

 Despite their delicate beauty, candles can, of course, be highly dangerous. One should never leave lit candles unattended, even for a few moments. Always make sure candles are securely placed within candleholders.

 Teach your children to respect a burning candle, and of course keep burning candles away from flammable materials. Keep your home safe by remembering that a candle is magical, but fire can be very destructive. Be careful, and enjoy the beauty of your candles!

Why dose the writer mention ancient Romans and Egyptians in the text?

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B

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Tạm dịch: Tại sao tác giả lại đề cập đến người Roma và Ai Cập cổ đại trong đoạn văn?

A. để chỉ ra rằng trước khi làm nến, chúng ta nên học về lịch sử của chúng

B. để chỉ ra một trong những cách mà nến được tạo ra trong quá khứ

C. để chỉ ra nến được phát minh như thế nào

D. để chỉ ra rằng nến luôn luôn được sử dụng

Thông tin: The ancient Romans and Egyptians made candles from a type of fiber coated with wax. However, up until the nineteenth were made from a substance called tallow, obtained from beef fat.


Câu 46:

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the Question s.

 Thanks to electricity, candles are no longer a necessity in our lives, but they are still a pleasure. The warm flame of candlelight can quickly alter the mood and atmosphere of a room, often creating a peaceful scene that electric light just cannot match.

 Candles are an important part of many cultural and religious festival and have been burnt in various forms for centuries. The ancient Romans and Egyptians made candles from a type of fiber coated with wax. However, up until the nineteenth century, most candles were made from a substance called tallow, obtained from beef fat. Tallow candles were very smoky and, understandably, had an unpleasant odor.

 In the 19th century, candle makers learned to separate stearin, the solid form fat used as a type of glue, from tallow and used it to harden other fats. Candles that contained stearin would burn longer than previous ones and had a better smell. Stearin is still one of the main components of modern candle-making, and the techniques used to create candles today are much the same as they have been for many years. These days, the increase range of wax dyes, perfumes and other additives that are now available make candle making a very exciting and rewarding hobby.

 Sales of candles have increased greatly over the last few years, showing that they have become part of our lives again, not through necessity, but because of the magical atmosphere they create. In our increasingly stressful lives, the calming quality of candlelight has a relaxing effect that many enjoy.

 For those would like to learn to make candles, finding and buying candle-making kits is easy. Candle-making is definitely enhanced by the exciting possibilities of experimentation with various materials. Be brave and try out different effects – some of the most wonderful creations can happen by accident. With a bit of practice, you will be amazed at the very professional finish that can be achieved.

 Despite their delicate beauty, candles can, of course, be highly dangerous. One should never leave lit candles unattended, even for a few moments. Always make sure candles are securely placed within candleholders.

 Teach your children to respect a burning candle, and of course keep burning candles away from flammable materials. Keep your home safe by remembering that a candle is magical, but fire can be very destructive. Be careful, and enjoy the beauty of your candles!

Why was stearin used in candles?

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D

Kiến thức: đọc hiểu

Tạm dịch: Tại sao stearin được sử dụng trong nến?

A. Nó tạo ra ngọn lửa nhiều màu sắc hơn so với tallow.

B. Nó che được mùi khó chịu trong không khí.

C. Nó được sử dụng để loại bỏ chất béo trong nến.

 D. Nó giúp nến đốt cháy lâu hơn.

Thông tin: Candles that contained stearin would burn longer than previous ones and had a better smell.


Câu 47:

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the Question s.

 Thanks to electricity, candles are no longer a necessity in our lives, but they are still a pleasure. The warm flame of candlelight can quickly alter the mood and atmosphere of a room, often creating a peaceful scene that electric light just cannot match.

 Candles are an important part of many cultural and religious festival and have been burnt in various forms for centuries. The ancient Romans and Egyptians made candles from a type of fiber coated with wax. However, up until the nineteenth century, most candles were made from a substance called tallow, obtained from beef fat. Tallow candles were very smoky and, understandably, had an unpleasant odor.

 In the 19th century, candle makers learned to separate stearin, the solid form fat used as a type of glue, from tallow and used it to harden other fats. Candles that contained stearin would burn longer than previous ones and had a better smell. Stearin is still one of the main components of modern candle-making, and the techniques used to create candles today are much the same as they have been for many years. These days, the increase range of wax dyes, perfumes and other additives that are now available make candle making a very exciting and rewarding hobby.

 Sales of candles have increased greatly over the last few years, showing that they have become part of our lives again, not through necessity, but because of the magical atmosphere they create. In our increasingly stressful lives, the calming quality of candlelight has a relaxing effect that many enjoy.

 For those would like to learn to make candles, finding and buying candle-making kits is easy. Candle-making is definitely enhanced by the exciting possibilities of experimentation with various materials. Be brave and try out different effects – some of the most wonderful creations can happen by accident. With a bit of practice, you will be amazed at the very professional finish that can be achieved.

 Despite their delicate beauty, candles can, of course, be highly dangerous. One should never leave lit candles unattended, even for a few moments. Always make sure candles are securely placed within candleholders.

 Teach your children to respect a burning candle, and of course keep burning candles away from flammable materials. Keep your home safe by remembering that a candle is magical, but fire can be very destructive. Be careful, and enjoy the beauty of your candles!

According to the text, what dose the increase of candle sales illustrate?

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A

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Tạm dịch: Theo văn bản, mức tăng doanh thu của nến được minh họa như thế nào?

A. Mọi người tận hưởng hiệu ứng làm dịu mà nến tạo ra.

B. Sự đa dạng trong việc lựa chọn nến làm cho chúng hấp dẫn hơn.

C. Mọi người mua nến làm quà tặng thường xuyên hơn so với trước đây.

D. Nến bây giờ rẻ hơn để mua so với trước đây.

Thông tin: Sales of candles have increased greatly over the last few years, showing that they have become part of our lives again, not through necessity, but because of the magical atmosphere they create. In our increasingly stressful lives, the calming quality of candlelight has a relaxing effect that many enjoy.


Câu 48:

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the Question s.

 Thanks to electricity, candles are no longer a necessity in our lives, but they are still a pleasure. The warm flame of candlelight can quickly alter the mood and atmosphere of a room, often creating a peaceful scene that electric light just cannot match.

 Candles are an important part of many cultural and religious festival and have been burnt in various forms for centuries. The ancient Romans and Egyptians made candles from a type of fiber coated with wax. However, up until the nineteenth century, most candles were made from a substance called tallow, obtained from beef fat. Tallow candles were very smoky and, understandably, had an unpleasant odor.

 In the 19th century, candle makers learned to separate stearin, the solid form fat used as a type of glue, from tallow and used it to harden other fats. Candles that contained stearin would burn longer than previous ones and had a better smell. Stearin is still one of the main components of modern candle-making, and the techniques used to create candles today are much the same as they have been for many years. These days, the increase range of wax dyes, perfumes and other additives that are now available make candle making a very exciting and rewarding hobby.

 Sales of candles have increased greatly over the last few years, showing that they have become part of our lives again, not through necessity, but because of the magical atmosphere they create. In our increasingly stressful lives, the calming quality of candlelight has a relaxing effect that many enjoy.

 For those would like to learn to make candles, finding and buying candle-making kits is easy. Candle-making is definitely enhanced by the exciting possibilities of experimentation with various materials. Be brave and try out different effects – some of the most wonderful creations can happen by accident. With a bit of practice, you will be amazed at the very professional finish that can be achieved.

 Despite their delicate beauty, candles can, of course, be highly dangerous. One should never leave lit candles unattended, even for a few moments. Always make sure candles are securely placed within candleholders.

 Teach your children to respect a burning candle, and of course keep burning candles away from flammable materials. Keep your home safe by remembering that a candle is magical, but fire can be very destructive. Be careful, and enjoy the beauty of your candles!

According to the text, what is needed to succeed at candle-making?

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C

Kiến thức: đọc hiểu

Tạm dịch: Theo đoạn văn, cần điều gì để làm nến thành công?

A. một vài năm luyện tập                     B. rất nhiều thời gian và tiền bạc

C. sẵn lòng chấp nhận rủi ro                 D. nhiều vật liệu đắt tiền

Thông tin: For those would like to learn to make candles, finding and buying candle-making kits is easy. Candle-making is definitely enhanced by the exciting possibilities of experimentation with various materials. Be brave and try out different effects – some of the most wonderful creations can happen by accident. With a bit of practice, you will be amazed at the very professional finish that can be achieved. 


Câu 49:

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the Question s.

 Thanks to electricity, candles are no longer a necessity in our lives, but they are still a pleasure. The warm flame of candlelight can quickly alter the mood and atmosphere of a room, often creating a peaceful scene that electric light just cannot match.

 Candles are an important part of many cultural and religious festival and have been burnt in various forms for centuries. The ancient Romans and Egyptians made candles from a type of fiber coated with wax. However, up until the nineteenth century, most candles were made from a substance called tallow, obtained from beef fat. Tallow candles were very smoky and, understandably, had an unpleasant odor.

 In the 19th century, candle makers learned to separate stearin, the solid form fat used as a type of glue, from tallow and used it to harden other fats. Candles that contained stearin would burn longer than previous ones and had a better smell. Stearin is still one of the main components of modern candle-making, and the techniques used to create candles today are much the same as they have been for many years. These days, the increase range of wax dyes, perfumes and other additives that are now available make candle making a very exciting and rewarding hobby.

 Sales of candles have increased greatly over the last few years, showing that they have become part of our lives again, not through necessity, but because of the magical atmosphere they create. In our increasingly stressful lives, the calming quality of candlelight has a relaxing effect that many enjoy.

 For those would like to learn to make candles, finding and buying candle-making kits is easy. Candle-making is definitely enhanced by the exciting possibilities of experimentation with various materials. Be brave and try out different effects – some of the most wonderful creations can happen by accident. With a bit of practice, you will be amazed at the very professional finish that can be achieved.

 Despite their delicate beauty, candles can, of course, be highly dangerous. One should never leave lit candles unattended, even for a few moments. Always make sure candles are securely placed within candleholders.

 Teach your children to respect a burning candle, and of course keep burning candles away from flammable materials. Keep your home safe by remembering that a candle is magical, but fire can be very destructive. Be careful, and enjoy the beauty of your candles!

What dose the passage warn readers not to do?

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A

Kiến thức: đọc hiểu

Tạm dịch: Đoạn văn cảnh báo người đọc không làm gì?

A. đốt nến mà không có sự giám sát của người lớn

B. rời khỏi một căn phòng nơi một ngọn nến đang cháy

C. sử dụng các thành phần không được chấp thuận trong nến

D. đốt nến chỉ trong vài phút

Thông tin: Despite their delicate beauty, candles can, of course, be highly dangerous. One should never leave lit candles unattended, even for a few moments. Always make sure candles are securely placed within candleholders.


Câu 50:

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the Question s.

 Thanks to electricity, candles are no longer a necessity in our lives, but they are still a pleasure. The warm flame of candlelight can quickly alter the mood and atmosphere of a room, often creating a peaceful scene that electric light just cannot match.

 Candles are an important part of many cultural and religious festival and have been burnt in various forms for centuries. The ancient Romans and Egyptians made candles from a type of fiber coated with wax. However, up until the nineteenth century, most candles were made from a substance called tallow, obtained from beef fat. Tallow candles were very smoky and, understandably, had an unpleasant odor.

 In the 19th century, candle makers learned to separate stearin, the solid form fat used as a type of glue, from tallow and used it to harden other fats. Candles that contained stearin would burn longer than previous ones and had a better smell. Stearin is still one of the main components of modern candle-making, and the techniques used to create candles today are much the same as they have been for many years. These days, the increase range of wax dyes, perfumes and other additives that are now available make candle making a very exciting and rewarding hobby.

 Sales of candles have increased greatly over the last few years, showing that they have become part of our lives again, not through necessity, but because of the magical atmosphere they create. In our increasingly stressful lives, the calming quality of candlelight has a relaxing effect that many enjoy.

 For those would like to learn to make candles, finding and buying candle-making kits is easy. Candle-making is definitely enhanced by the exciting possibilities of experimentation with various materials. Be brave and try out different effects – some of the most wonderful creations can happen by accident. With a bit of practice, you will be amazed at the very professional finish that can be achieved.

 Despite their delicate beauty, candles can, of course, be highly dangerous. One should never leave lit candles unattended, even for a few moments. Always make sure candles are securely placed within candleholders.

 Teach your children to respect a burning candle, and of course keep burning candles away from flammable materials. Keep your home safe by remembering that a candle is magical, but fire can be very destructive. Be careful, and enjoy the beauty of your candles!

Which of the following best expresses the main idea of this passage?

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C

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Tạm dịch: Điều nào sau đây thể hiện ý tưởng chính của đoạn văn này?

A. Làm nến có thể là một ngành kinh doanh thành công.

B. Nến được làm từ nhiều loại vật liệu khác nhau.

C. Nến tiếp tục là một phần của cuộc sống của mọi người.

D. Làm nến đã thay đổi rất ít trong những năm qua.

Giải thích: Nội dung bài bao gồm các công dụng của nến, nguyên liệu để làm nến, việc học làm nến, sự nguy hiểm của nến. Do đó, ý chính của bài phải là “Nến tiếp tục là một phần của cuộc sống của mọi người.”

Dịch bài đọc:

Nhờ có điện, nến không còn là một điều cần thiết trong cuộc sống của chúng ta, nhưng chúng vẫn là một niềm vui. Ngọn lửa ấm áp của ánh nến có thể nhanh chóng thay đổi tâm trạng và bầu không khí của căn phòng, thường tạo ra một cảnh yên bình mà ánh sáng điện không thể sánh được.

Nến là một phần quan trọng của nhiều lễ hội văn hóa và tôn giáo và đã bị đốt cháy dưới nhiều hình thức trong nhiều thế kỷ. Người La Mã cổ đại và người Ai Cập đã làm nến từ một loại sợi phủ sáp. Tuy nhiên, cho đến thế kỷ XIX, hầu hết nến được làm từ một chất gọi là mỡ, thu được từ mỡ bò. Những cây nến trát rất khói và dễ hiểu, có mùi khó chịu.

Trong thế kỷ 19, các nhà sản xuất nến đã học cách tách stearin, chất béo dạng rắn được sử dụng như một loại keo, từ mỡ động vật và sử dụng nó để làm cứng các chất béo khác. Nến có chứa stearin sẽ cháy lâu hơn những loại trước và có mùi thơm hơn. Stearin vẫn là một trong những thành phần chính của việc chế tạo nến hiện đại, và các kỹ thuật được sử dụng để tạo ra nến ngày nay cũng giống như chúng đã tồn tại trong nhiều năm. Những ngày này, phạm vi gia tăng của thuốc nhuộm sáp, nước hoa và các chất phụ gia khác hiện đang có sẵn làm cho việc làm nến là một sở thích rất thú vị và bổ ích.

Việc bán nến đã tăng lên đáng kể trong vài năm qua, cho thấy rằng họ đã trở thành một phần của cuộc sống của chúng ta một lần nữa, không phải thông qua sự cần thiết, mà là vì bầu không khí kỳ diệu mà chúng tạo ra. Trong cuộc sống ngày càng căng thẳng của chúng tôi, chất lượng êm dịu của ánh nến có tác dụng thư giãn mà nhiều người thích.

Đối với những người muốn học cách làm nến, việc tìm kiếm và mua bộ dụng cụ làm nến thật dễ dàng. Làm nến chắc chắn được tăng cường bởi những khả năng thú vị của thử nghiệm với các vật liệu khác nhau. Hãy dũng cảm và thử các hiệu ứng khác nhau - một số trong những sáng tạo tuyệt vời nhất có thể xảy ra một cách tình cờ. Với một chút luyện tập, bạn sẽ ngạc nhiên trước kết thúc rất chuyên nghiệp có thể đạt được.

Mặc dù vẻ đẹp tinh tế của chúng, nến có thể, tất nhiên, rất nguy hiểm. Người ta không bao giờ nên rời khỏi và để nến cháy mà không cần giám sát, ngay cả trong một vài phút. Luôn đảm bảo rằng nến được đặt an toàn trong cốc nến.

Dạy cho trẻ em của bạn tôn trọng một ngọn nến đang cháy, và tất nhiên hãy tiếp tục đốt nến khỏi các vật liệu dễ cháy. Giữ nhà của bạn an toàn bằng cách nhớ rằng một cây nến là huyền diệu, nhưng lửa có thể rất phá hoại. Hãy cẩn thận, và tận hưởng vẻ đẹp của nến của bạn!


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