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Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Which of the following words and phrases help show
causes (reasons)?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. as a result, for these reasons
b. for this reason, consequently
c. due to, one reason is
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Choose the sentence which most likely follows this
one: The company advertised their product successfully.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. One reason is to decrease the cause of advertising.
b. For these reasons, they also advertised on the
television.
c. As a result, their sales figure increased.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Choose the sentence which most likely follows this
one: Bargaining is common in Cairo.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Therefore, no one bargains in Canada.
b. As a result, one company moved its headquarters to
another city.
c. Since they can get low prices, tourists often visit this city.
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Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Which sentence gives a result of a company paying
people fair salaries?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. People who are late are not respected.
b. The company pays people more if they work hard.
c. Therefore, employees are dedicated to the company.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Which sentence gives a reason for some people’s lack
of motivation?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Consequently, unmotivated people often do not get
promoted at work.
b. People may be unmotivated for several reasons.
c. Some people are unmotivated due to suffering from depression.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
What is the purpose of a cause-effect essay?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. to give readers opinion about two topics
b. to show results or effects
c. to show the order of importance of points
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Which connectors show effects?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. one reason is, because of
b. next, finally
c. therefore, consequently
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
In a paragraph with a topic sentence about effects of
an event, the supporting sentences should…
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. show the results of the event.
b. compare the event to another event.
c. show the reasons the event happened.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
What do connectors do in an essay?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. support the topic sentence.
b. state the topic
c. link ideas
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Choose the sentence which most likely follows this
one: When people are tired, they are likely to buy less.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. One reason is that people often need more than
eight hours of sleep.
b. Consequently, people typically do not buy new beds
very often.
c. Therefore, many companies advertise on TV during the day instead
of at night.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Choose the topic sentence that is most appropriate for
a cause-effect paragraph.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Mr. Paulson was a motivational teacher who was born
in the 1960s.
b. People can be motivated to save money for a variety of factors.
c. Powerful people often act differently than less
powerful people.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Which connectors show causes?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. first, second
b. for example, for instance
c. another reason is
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
What can help you rephrase an original text using your
own words?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. copy the statistics from the original and provide
appropriate citation.
b. provide new examples to support your topic and add
adjectives.
c. replace words with synonyms and change sentence structures.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Which tip can help a writer paraphrase?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Never change the word order of the original
sentence.
b. Memorize the original sentence.
c. Replace words from the original sentence with synonyms.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
An acceptable paraphrase
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. should change the meaning of the original sentence
significantly.
b. should not change the overall meaning of the original sentence.
c. should add interesting information to the original
sentence.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Solar energy is an excellent alternative energy
source.
Which of these could best replace the underlined
words?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. not very feasible
b. very good substitute
c. good, but rarely available
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Which sentence is true?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Students who plagiarize will likely face serious consequences.
b. Plagiarism is using relevant information from
outside sources.
c. Plagiarism is an effective writing technique.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Human body heat is cheap and readily available.
Which of these could best replace the underlined
words?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. not expensive and simple to use
b. inexpensive and easy to obtain
c. free and ready to use
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
What does a paraphrase let writers do?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Copy someone else’s sentences
b. plagiarize without breaking rules
c. incorporate other writers’ ideas in their own writing.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
The United States receives imported oil from Canada
and Mexico.
Which of these is an acceptable paraphrase for this
sentence?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Canada imports oil from the United States and
Mexico.
b. Imported oil comes from only two countries.
c. Canada and Mexico provide oil to the United States.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
One of the problems with fossil fuels is that they are
not renewable.
Which of these is an acceptable paraphrase for this
sentence?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. One of the problems with fossil fuels is that they are
not renewable.
b. Fossil fuels will have to be replaced with
alternative fuels because they will not be available.
c. An issue with fuels like oil and coal is that they will not
always available.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
The sun gives our planet heat and light.
Which of these is an acceptable paraphrase for this
sentence?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Sunlight is important to the earth for two reasons.
b. The earth receives both light and warmth from the sun.
c. Our planet is warmed by the sun.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Electric vehicles are faster than many people may
think.
Which of these is an acceptable paraphrase for this
sentence?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Electric vehicles are faster than many people
think.
b. People think that cars with gasoline energies are
faster than electric vehicles.
c. The majority of people may not realize how fast electric cars
are.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Choose the sentence that does not change the meaning
of this text: Laws dealing with Internet privacy vary in countries around the
world.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Internet privacy laws are different in every state.
b. Internet privacy laws differ from one country to another.
c. People worldwide have different concerns regarding
Internet privacy.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Which sentence is an opinion?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Travis and Hans have fun working together.
b. Travis and Hans have never worked together.
c. Travis and Hans work together every weekend.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Which sentence is a fact?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Travis and Hans are coworkers.
b. Travis and Hans are busy.
c. Travis and Hans work well together.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
An opinion is something that…
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. can be counted.
b. is always true.
c. others may disagree with.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Which sentence is a fact?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Hans was not working very hard.
b. Hans started working 50 hours a week.
c. Hans was working too hard.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
A fact …
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. can be invented.
b. can be proven.
c. is impossible.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Choose the sentence that gives a fact.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. The best job for a dietician is working for the
USDA.
b. The USDA’s website is nicely designed and easy to
use.
c. The USDA is an agency that advises Americans about food.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Choose the sentence that expresses an opinion.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Milk and cheeses are products available in most
grocery stores.
b. Teenagers need more milk than children, according
to many studies.
c. A few tablespoons of chocolate syrup improve the taste of milk
significantly.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Which sentence is a fact?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Travis asked Hans what was wrong.
b. Travis was very worried.
c. Travis is a kind and thoughtful person.
Which option is NOT a tip to help you summarize?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Use synonyms and different sentence structures to
avoid plagiarism.
b. Make sure you did not change the writer’s original
meaning or add new information.
c. Include the main points, but remove most of the
details.
d. Substitute synonyms for key words, key phrases and all of the
details. Câu trả lời đúng
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Which word is often associated with facts used to
support opinions?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. style
b. belief
c. research
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Match the sentence with the type of paragraph it comes
from: The bakery was filled with the scent of chocolate and the sound of noisy
customers.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Descriptive
b. Persuasive
c. Cause-effect
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
What is the most appropriate type of paragraph for
this topic sentence: As a result of eating genetically modified foods, certain
insects that are important to the environment may die.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. persuasive
b. cause-effect
c. comparison
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Write a persuasive paragraph
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. when you want to entertain your readers.
b. when you want to convince readers of an opinion.
c. when you want to explain exactly how something
looks or feels.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Match the topic sentence from a persuasive paragraph
with the correct concluding sentence: It is rarely a good idea to solve
problems for other people.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. For this reason, avoid trying to fix other people’s problems.
b. People who are willing to try something new will
probably have greater success.
c. In conclusion, experts suggest trying one of these
methods to solve problems in the future.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Match the topic sentence from a persuasive paragraph
with the correct concluding sentence: Brainstorming with others is the best
tool for solving problems.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. In conclusion, experts suggest trying one of these
methods to solve problems in the future.
b. In conclusion, you should discuss many possible solutions when
there are problems.
c. Register for a problem-solving course in your area
to learn these skills.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Match the topic sentence from a persuasive paragraph
with the correct concluding sentence: It is helpful to be flexible when solving
problems.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. People who are willing to try something new will
probably have greater success.
b. For this reason, avoid trying to fix other people’s
problems.
c. In conclusion, experts suggest trying one of these methods to
solve problems in the future.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Match the topic sentence from a persuasive paragraph
with the correct concluding sentence: Problem-solving workshops are a useful
tool to help people learn to solve problems.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. For this reason, avoid trying to fix other people’s
problems
b. Register for a problem-solving course in your area to learn these
skills.
c. For this reason, avoid trying to fix other people’s
problems
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Match the sentence with the type of paragraph it comes
from: People who want to learn to speak Spanish should study in Latin America.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Comparison
b. Persuasive
c. Descriptive
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Choose the most appropriate topic sentence for a
persuasive paragraph.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. People should ask for advice when they have problems.
b. Most researchers agree that children and adults
solve problems differently.
c. Studies suggest that men tend to think of quick
solutions to problems.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Match the sentence with the type of paragraph it comes
from: Chinese speech may sound like singing to someone who is not a native
speaker.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Persuasive
b. Cause-effect
c. Comparison
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
What is the most appropriate type of paragraph for
this topic sentence: As a result of eating genetically modified foods, certain
insects that are important to the environment may die.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. cause-effect
b. comparison
c. persuasive
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best
option A, B, or C.
Match the topic sentence from a persuasive paragraph
with the correct concluding sentence: There are many new useful ways to solve
problems.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. People who are willing to try something new will probably have
greater success.
b. In conclusion, experts suggest trying one of these
methods to solve problems in the future.
c. For this reason, avoid trying to fix other people’s
problems.
Match the first half of a sentence with a proper half
to explain a term in persuasive writing.
A refutation is …
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. … one’s belief about the topic when he/she is
discussing it.
b. … the opinion, which is different from the
writer’s.
c. …the writer restates the main idea, offers a
suggestion, or makes a prediction about the topic.
d. … a response to the opposing or counter argument, strengthening
the writer’s original opinion. Câu trả lời đúng
Read the group of sentences. Answer the question
below.
Choose the writer’s concession?
Doctors must give the same attention to psychological
illnesses, such as hypochondria, as they do to physical illnesses. However,
some may argue that treating hypochondriacs wastes valuable consultation time
that could otherwise be spent on patients with serious physical problems. While
hypochondria may take up a physician’s time, it is important to keep in mind
that psychological illnesses like hypochondria can, in fact, develop into
physical condition.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Doctors must give the same attention to
psychological illnesses, such as hypochondria, as they do to physical
illnesses.
b. While hypochondria may take up a physician’s time…
c. …, it is important to keep in mind that
psychological illnesses like hypochondria can, in fact, develop into physical
condition.
d. However, some may argue that treating hypochondriacs wastes
valuable consultation time that could otherwise be spent on patients with
serious physical problems.
Match the opinion with the correct counter argument.
Staying home on weekends is a good way to save money.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. On the other hand, you could simply spend less on outside
entertainment.
b. On the other hand, buses and trains are often
expensive, too.
c. On the other hand, it is often necessary to borrow
money for school.
d. However, you should not use your credit card too
often.
Match the opinion
with the correct counter argument.
Using credit cards is
easier than using cash.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. However, you
should not spend money on a trip if you are in debt.
b. However, you should not use credit cards too often.
c. On the other hand,
property taxes and home maintenance can cost more.
d. However, this may
be unfair to people who choose cheaper meals.
Match the opinion
with the correct counter argument.
It is best to divide
the cost of group dinners evenly.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. However, you
should not spend money on a trip if you are in debt.
b. However, cheaper
clothes may wear out more quickly than expensive ones.
c. However, this may be unfair to people who choose cheaper meals.
d. On the other hand,
it is often necessary to borrow money for school.
Match the opinion
with the correct counter argument.
People should not
take out loans.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. On the other hand,
buses and trains are often expensive, too.
b. However, cheaper
clothes may wear out more quickly than expensive ones.
c. On the other hand,
property taxes and home maintenance can cost more.
d. On the other hand, it is often necessary to borrow money for
school.
Match the opinion with the correct counter argument.
If you are on a budget, you should shop at inexpensive
clothing stores.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. However, you should not use your credit card too
often.
b. However, cheaper clothes may wear out more quickly than expensive
ones. Câu trả lời đúng
c. On the other hand, property taxes and home
maintenance can cost more.
d. On the other hand, it is often necessary to borrow
money for school.
Match the opinion with the correct counter argument.
Owning a house is better than renting an apartment.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. However, you should not spend money on a trip if
you are in debt.
b. On the other hand, buses and trains are often
expensive, too.
c. On the other hand, property taxes and home maintenance can cost
more. Câu trả lời đúng
d. However, you should not use your credit card too
often.
Match the opinion with the correct counter argument.
It is important to take vacations to rest and relax.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. However, you should not use your credit card too
often.
b. However, cheaper clothes may wear out more quickly
than expensive ones.
c. However, this may be unfair to people who choose
cheaper meals.
d. However, you should not spend money on a trip if you are in debt.
Genetically modified food has some benefits that
regular food does not have.
What kind of paragraph should you read if you want to
learn about how genetically modified food looks and tastes.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. A persuasive paragraph about why genetically
modified food should be on everyone’s dinner table.
b. A comparison paragraph that shows how genetically
modified food is like regular food and how it looks different from regular
food.
c. A descriptive paragraph about how genetically modified food looks
and tastes.
d. A cause-effect paragraph about the reasons why
scientists started to genetically modify food.
Genetically modified food has some benefits that
regular food does not have.
What kind of paragraph should you read if you want to
learn about the reasons why people should use genetically modified food.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. A comparison paragraph that shows how genetically
modified food is like regular food and how it looks different from regular
food.
b. A cause-effect paragraph about the reasons why
scientists started to genetically modify food.
c. A descriptive paragraph about how genetically
modified food looks and tastes.
d. A persuasive paragraph about why genetically modified food should
be on everyone’s dinner table. Câu trả lời đúng
Genetically modified
food has some benefits that regular food does not have.
What kind of
paragraph should you read if you want to learn about the reasons why scientists
started to genetically modify food.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. A descriptive
paragraph about how genetically modified food looks and tastes.
b. A persuasive
paragraph about why genetically modified food should be on everyone’s dinner
table.
c. A cause-effect paragraph about the reasons why scientists started
to genetically modify food. Câu trả lời đúng
d. A comparison
paragraph that shows how genetically modified food is like regular food and how
it looks different from regular food.
Genetically modified food has some benefits that
regular food does not have.
What kind of paragraph should you read if you want to
learn about how genetically modified food is different from regular food?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. A comparison paragraph that shows how genetically modified food
is like regular food and how it looks different from regular food. Câu
trả lời đúng
b. A cause-effect paragraph about the reasons why
scientists started to genetically modify food.
c. A persuasive paragraph about why genetically
modified food should be on everyone’s dinner table.
d. A descriptive paragraph about how genetically
modified food looks and tastes.
Read the topic sentence from a cause-effect paragraph
about Why People are Motivated. Choose one sentence that DOES NOT support the
main idea.
Topic sentence: There are many reasons why people are
motivated at work.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. For example, employees may be motivated to finish a
project if it is creative.
b. Creative people often have higher salaries than people who are
not creative.
c. Because of the fact that people like to feel
comfortable at work, employees are sometimes motivated by a friendly boss.
d. Interesting tasks are one cause of strong
motivation. Câu trả lời không đúng
Read the topic sentence from a cause-effect paragraph
about Why People are Motivated.
Choose one sentence that DOES NOT support the main
idea.
Topic sentence: There are many reasons why people are
motivated at work.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. If it is possible to ask a boss question, employees
may want to work harder.
Câu trả lời không đúng
b. People want to continue to do well when they are
told they are doing a good job.
c. A third factor that motivates people at work is
positive feedback.
d. As a result, NowTech hires only highly educated managers.
All the given sentences make up a paragraph discussing
the reasons why genetically modified rice may be dangerous.
Which is the concluding sentence?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Without further research, there are reasons to believe that
golden rice may be harmful to human health. Câu trả lời đúng
b. Due to the fact that scientists do not yet know the
long-term effects of golden rice on health, there are some risks.
c. One reason is that some people may be allergic to
it. Instead of making them healthier, it could make them sick. Another reason
why golden rice may be dangerous is that it has not been tested enough.
d. Some scientists argue that golden rice, which has
been genetically modified to contain carotenoids, may be dangerous for two
reasons.
All the given sentences make up a paragraph discussing
the reasons why genetically modified rice may be dangerous.
Which is the concluding sentence?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Without further research, there are reasons to believe that
golden rice may be harmful to human health. Câu trả lời đúng
b. Due to the fact that scientists do not yet know the
long-term effects of golden rice on health, there are some risks.
c. One reason is that some people may be allergic to
it. Instead of making them healthier, it could make them sick. Another reason
why golden rice may be dangerous is that it has not been tested enough.
d. Some scientists argue that golden rice, which has
been genetically modified to contain carotenoids, may be dangerous for two
reasons.
Read the four pairs of sentences. Which pair has a
connector showing a reason?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Bargaining is acceptable in India. Therefore,
storeowners often raise their prices.
b. When people are bargaining, they often walk away
from the seller. Consequently, the seller thinks he may lose the customer, and
he will lower the price.
c. Internet advertisements are often effective due to the fact that
many people have access to computers.
d. Stores have sales to make more money. Products are
cheaper, so people often buy more items.
Read the four pairs of sentences. Which pair has a
connector showing a result?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Companies have sales because many consumers do not
like to buy full-priced items.
b. Targeting a specific market is important. One
reason is that it keeps advertising costs low.
c. A company must understand the product’s target
market since developing successful products is challenging.
d. Many teenagers use the Internet frequently. For this reason, they
constantly see advertisements. Câu trả lời đúng
Read the topic sentences.
What is the most appropriate topic sentence for a
cause-effect paragraph?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. As a result of eating genetically modified foods, certain insects
that are important to the environment die. Câu trả lời đúng
b. Genetically modified foods are tested in large labs
with modern equipment.
c. People who do not eat genetically modified food are
healthier and happier.
d. Genetically modified rice and genetically modified
corn both have features that protect them from insects.
Choose the best
paraphrase.
Original: Opposing
these adoptees, some birth mothers argued that they were promised secrecy when
they relinquished their children for adoption and that abrogating that promise
constituted an invasion of privacy.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Some birth mothers
felt that their biological children’s pursuit of their identities should be
abandoned based on the possibility that the birth mother requested privacy.
b. Some birth mothers who were promised secrecy about their role
felt that breaking that promise was an invasion of their privacy.
Câu trả lời đúng
c. Some adoptees
support their birth mothers’ right to secrecy, even if it was promised to them
when they gave their children for adoption.
d. In order to retain
their privacy, some birth mothers refused to reveal their identities when they
relinquished their children for adoption.
Choose the correct
answer.
Some companies avoid
phone interviews with job hunters. These businesses want to see candidates
face-to-face.
Which word in the
first sentence is replaced by Businesses?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. job hunters Câu trả
lời không đúng
b. candidates
c. interviews
d. companies
Match the clause with
the correct half to make up a complete sentence:
Birthrates are
declining,…
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. but they are not slowing down enough to stop the population
explosion. Câu trả lời đúng
b. because life
expectancy is the average number of years a person lives.
c. or you think it is
better today.
d. so humans have a
greater impact on the environment.
Match the clause with
the correct half to make up a complete sentence:
There are more people
in the world today,…
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. because of recent
medical advances.
b. or you think it is
better today.
c. but they are not
slowing down enough to stop the population explosion.
d. so humans have a greater impact on the environment. Câu trả lời
đúng
Which sentence does
not have parallel structure?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Some researchers
believe that girls learn better at all- girls schools because the schools may
help improve cooperation, focus, and self confidence
b. Some people do not
want to be thought of as too assertive, or aggressive.
c. Women who feel
comfortable speaking may get the same amount of attention in the classroom as
men who may be acting competitively.
d. At many colleges, few women major in engineering, computer
science, or earn a degree in psychology.
Which sentence does
not have parallel structure?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. When traveling to
another country, it is helpful to understand how men and women communicate with
friends, family members, and co-workers.
b. Not understanding how men and women communicate may lead to
misunderstandings, miscommunication, and causing other problems.
c. Some students may
get more attention in class because they raise their hands frequently, enjoy
speaking in front of others, and demonstrate greater confidence.
d. Both men and women
in China are more likely to respond to a compliment by giving another
compliment than by saying thank you.
Read the cause-effect
paragraph. Choose the appropriate pattern of organization.
Some scientists argue
that golden rice, which has been genetically modified to contain carotenoids,
may be dangerous for two reasons. One reason is that some people may be
allergic to it. Instead of making them healthier, it could make them sick.
Another reason why golden rice may be dangerous is that it has not been tested
enough. Due to the fact that scientists do not yet know the long-term effects
of golden rice on health, there are some risks. Without further research, there
are reasons to believe that golden rice may be harmful to human health.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Spatial order
b. Block
c. Point-by-point
d. Chronological
order
Choose the best
paraphrase.
Original: Third, in a
nation that sanctifies blood kinship, adoptive families and adoptees are
stigmatized because of their lack of biological relationship.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Nations that
sanctify blood relationships are often stigmatized.
b. Where blood
kinship is excessively valued, adoption is considered inferior.
c. Adoptive families
and adoptees are treated like criminals in nations that over-value blood
relationships. Câu trả lời không đúng
d. In some nations,
adoptees do not have the same legal relationship to their adoptive parents as
blood kin have to their birth parents.
Câu trả lời không
đúng
Choose the best
paraphrase.
Original: While
raising a family is inherently stressful, adoption is filled with additional
tensions that are unique to the adoptive relationship.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Families that
adopt children can avoid some of the tensions inherent in biological families
b. The adoptive
relationship is inherently stressful.
c. Families with an adopted member face more challenges than
biological families.
Câu trả lời đúng
d. Raising a family
under stressful conditions can discourage potential adoptive parents.
Read the questions
and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.
What is one reason to
include facts in an essay?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Facts make your
writing personal.
b. Facts make your
sentences longer.
c. Facts help support the opinions you include. Câu trả lời đúng..
Which academic
writing technique is used if …
…you want to include
someone else’s idea in your writing. You use the person’s exact words, which
are cited in quotation marks and you also include details about where you found
the idea.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. All are correct.
b. Quotation
c. Summary
d. Paraphrase
It is important to
report unethical behavior, but the unethical behavior will continue.
This sentence needs…
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. a preposition
b. another comma
c. a pronoun
d. a different conjunction
Read the paragraph,
and answer the question: How many connectors are used to show causes?
Throughout the world,
many people enjoy bargaining. One reason is that people feel successful when
they pay a lower price. They feel a sense of accomplishment since they are able
to achieve the goal of paying less than the ticketed price. Another reason many
people enjoy bargaining is because they feel that they save money.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a.
4
b.
3
c.
5
d.
2 Câu trả lời không
đúng
Read the paragraph,
and answer the question: How many connectors are used to show effects /
results?
Some people make
purchases for emotional reasons, and this can have negative effects. For
instance, they may buy products so that they feel better when they are sad. As
a result, they may feel better, but the improvement in mood is likely to last
for only a short period of time. Sometimes people buy products to feel
important. Consequently, they may spend more money than they have.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 2
All the given
sentences make up a paragraph discussing the reasons why genetically modified
rice may be dangerous.
Which is the topic
sentence?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. One reason is that
some people may be allergic to it. Instead of making them healthier, it could
make them sick.
b. Due to the fact
that scientists do not yet know the long-term effects of golden rice on health,
there are some risks.
c. Another reason why
golden rice may be dangerous is that it has not been tested enough.
d. Some scientists argue that golden rice, which has been
genetically modified to contain carotenoids, may be dangerous for two reasons. Câu trả lời đúng
Read the original
text and summaries. Answer the question.
Which summary has
changed the meaning of the original text and added information?
Original: A survey
was conducted in China to determine people level of trust when using the
Internet. It indicated that approximately 70% of Internet users do not trust
information found on certain websites. The survey also revealed that some 62%
believe companies use personal information obtained from websites
inappropriately.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. A countrywide
survey in China indicated that people do not always trust information find on
the Internet. They tend to believe that poorly written websites contain
misleading information. The majority of people also assume that companies
misuse personal information by selling it for a profit.
b. A survey in China
showed that many people do not feel secure when using the Internet. The survey
indicated that approximately 70% of Internet users do not trust information
found on certain websites, and 62% believe companies use personal information
obtained from websites inappropriately.
c. A survey in China
indicated that 70% of Internet users do not trust information found on certain
websites while some 62% believe companies use personal information obtained
from websites inappropriately. Câu trả lời không đúng
d. One survey
revealed that the majority of people in China tend to mistrust information they
find online. They are likely to believe that companies misuse personal
information collected online.
Which academic
writing technique is used if …
…you want to include
someone else’s idea in your writing, you put the person’s full idea in your own
words by writing it in a different way. You also include details about where
the idea came from.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Paraphrase Câu trả lời đúng
b. All are correct.
c. Summary
d. Quotation
Read the original
text and summaries. Answer the question.
Which summary is the
best?
Original: A survey
was conducted in China to determine people level of trust when using the
Internet. It indicated that approximately 70% of Internet users do not trust
information found on certain websites. The survey also revealed that some 62%
believe companies use personal information obtained from websites
inappropriately.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. A countrywide
survey in China indicated that people do not always trust information find on
the Internet. They tend to believe that poorly written websites contain
misleading information. The majority of people also assume that companies
misuse personal information by selling it for a profit.
b. One survey revealed that the majority of people in China tend to
mistrust information they find online. They are likely to believe that
companies misuse personal information collected online.
c. A survey in China
showed that many people do not feel secure when using the Internet. The survey
indicated that approximately 70% of Internet users do not trust information
found on certain websites, and 62% believe companies use personal information
obtained from websites inappropriately.
d. A survey in China
indicated that 70% of Internet users do not trust information found on certain
websites while some 62% believe companies use personal information obtained
from websites inappropriately.
Read the original
text and summaries. Answer the question.
Which summary uses
much of the same wording as the original text?
Original: A survey
was conducted in China to determine people level of trust when using the
Internet. It indicated that approximately 70% of Internet users do not trust
information found on certain websites. The survey also revealed that some 62%
believe companies use personal information obtained from websites
inappropriately.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. A survey in China
indicated that 70% of Internet users do not trust information found on certain
websites while some 62% believe companies use personal information obtained
from websites inappropriately.
b. One survey
revealed that the majority of people in China tend to mistrust information they
find online. They are likely to believe that companies misuse personal
information collected online.
c. A countrywide
survey in China indicated that people do not always trust information find on
the Internet. They tend to believe that poorly written websites contain
misleading information. The majority of people also assume that companies
misuse personal information by selling it for a profit.
d. A survey in China showed that many people do not feel secure when
using the Internet. The survey indicated that approximately 70% of Internet
users do not trust information found on certain websites, and 62% believe
companies use personal information obtained from websites inappropriately. Câu trả lời đúng
Which academic
writing technique is used if …
… you want to include
someone else’s ideas in your writing by selecting the main points of the
original text and keeping the overall meaning. You also include details about
where the idea came from.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Quotation
b. All are correct.
c. Paraphrase
d. Summary
Which sentence has
parallel structure?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Women give each
other compliments to build relationships with friends, relationships with
coworkers, and with bosses.
b. At many colleges,
few women major in engineering, computer science, or earn a degree in
psychology.
c. People give
compliments on appearance, on possessions, on ability, or the way others
behave.
d. Women who feel comfortable speaking may get the same amount of
attention in the classroom as men who may be acting competitively. Câu trả lời
đúng
Read the group of
sentences. Answer the question below.
Choose the counter argument?
Doctors must give the
same attention to psychological illnesses, such as hypochondria, as they do to
physical illnesses. However, some may argue that treating hypochondriacs wastes
valuable consultation time that could otherwise be spent on patients with
serious physical problems. While hypochondria may take up a physician’s time,
it is important to keep in mind that psychological illnesses like hypochondria
can, in fact, develop into physical condition.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. However, some may argue that treating hypochondriacs wastes
valuable consultation time that could otherwise be spent on patients with
serious physical problems.
b. While hypochondria
may take up a physician’s time… Câu trả lời không đúng
c. …, it is important
to keep in mind that psychological illnesses like hypochondria can, in fact,
develop into physical condition. Câu trả lời không đúng
d. Doctors must give
the same attention to psychological illnesses, such as hypochondria, as they do
to physical illnesses.
Read the group of
sentences. Answer the question below.
Choose the writer’s
refutation?
The number of violent
scenes on TV is on the rise, which asserts negative effects on viewers. People
who are against strict media control often point out that some of the violence
shown on TV is the true portrayal of what is happening around us and people
have the right to know it. Although it is undoubtedly true, this could hardly
be justified. To be specific, people who see media violence a lot may gradually
develop a sense of insecurity and mistrust as they are forced to believe that
they are living in a dangerous world.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. … this could hardly be justified.
To be specific, people who see media violence a lot may gradually
develop a sense of insecurity and mistrust as they are forced to believe that
they are living in a dangerous world.
b. Although it is
undoubtedly true
c. People who are
against strict media control often point out that some of the violence shown on
TV is the true portrayal of what is happening around us and people have the
right to know it.
d. The number of
violent scenes on TV is on the rise, which asserts negative effects on viewers.
Read the group of
sentences. Answer the question below.
Choose the opposing
opinion?
The number of violent
scenes on TV is on the rise, which asserts negative effects on viewers. People
who are against strict media control often point out that some of the violence
shown on TV is the true portrayal of what is happening around us and people
have the right to know it. Although it is undoubtedly true, this could hardly
be justified. To be specific, people who see media violence a lot may gradually
develop a sense of insecurity and mistrust as they are forced to believe that
they are living in a dangerous world.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. People who are against strict media control often point out that
some of the violence shown on TV is the true portrayal of what is happening
around us and people have the right to know it.
b. The number of
violent scenes on TV is on the rise, which asserts negative effects on viewers.
c. Although it is
undoubtedly true, …
d. ….this could
hardly be justified.
To be specific,
people who see media violence a lot may gradually develop a sense of insecurity
and mistrust as they are forced to believe that they are living in a dangerous
world.
Câu trả lời không
đúng
Read the group of
sentences. Answer the question below.
Choose the writer’s
concession?
The number of violent
scenes on TV is on the rise, which asserts negative effects on viewers. People
who are against strict media control often point out that some of the violence
shown on TV is the true portrayal of what is happening around us and people
have the right to know it. Although it is undoubtedly true, this could hardly
be justified. To be specific, people who see media violence a lot may gradually
develop a sense of insecurity and mistrust as they are forced to believe that
they are living in a dangerous world.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. … this could
hardly be justified.
To be specific,
people who see media violence a lot may gradually develop a sense of insecurity
and mistrust as they are forced to believe that they are living in a dangerous
world.
b. People who are
against strict media control often point out that some of the violence shown on
TV is the true portrayal of what is happening around us and people have the
right to know it.
c. Although it is undoubtedly true, … Câu trả lời đúng
d. The number of
violent scenes on TV is on the rise, which asserts negative effects on viewers.
Read the group of
sentences. Answer the question below.
Choose the writer’s
refutation?
Doctors must give the
same attention to psychological illnesses, such as hypochondria, as they do to
physical illnesses. However, some may argue that treating hypochondriacs wastes
valuable consultation time that could otherwise be spent on patients with
serious physical problems. While hypochondria may take up a physician’s time,
it is important to keep in mind that psychological illnesses like hypochondria
can, in fact, develop into physical condition.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. …, it is important to keep in mind that psychological illnesses
like hypochondria can, in fact, develop into physical condition. Câu trả lời đúng
b. Doctors must give
the same attention to psychological illnesses, such as hypochondria, as they do
to physical illnesses.
c. However, some may
argue that treating hypochondriacs wastes valuable consultation time that could
otherwise be spent on patients with serious physical problems.
d. While hypochondria
may take up a physician’s time…
Read the group of
sentences. Answer the question below.
Choose the writer’s
opinion?
The number of violent
scenes on TV is on the rise, which asserts negative effects on viewers. People
who are against strict media control often point out that some of the violence
shown on TV is the true portrayal of what is happening around us and people
have the right to know it. Although it is undoubtedly true, this could hardly
be justified. To be specific, people who see media violence a lot may gradually
develop a sense of insecurity and mistrust as they are forced to believe that
they are living in a dangerous world.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. …this could hardly
be justified.
To be specific,
people who see media violence a lot may gradually develop a sense of insecurity
and mistrust as they are forced to believe that they are living in a dangerous
world.
b. People who are
against strict media control often point out that some of the violence shown on
TV is the true portrayal of what is happening around us and people have the
right to know it.
c. The number of violent scenes on TV is on the rise, which asserts
negative effects on viewers.
d. Although it is
undoubtedly true, …
Read the questions
and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.
Which sentence is an
opinion?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Hans has worked there for a long time.
b. Hans has worked
there since last summer.
c. Hans has worked
there five years longer than Travis.
Read the original
text and summaries. Answer the question.
Which summary copies
much of the wording as the original text?
Original: Research
shows that Americans are growing more concerned about Internet privacy. One
reason is that people now understand privacy issues better. Nevertheless, while
people are concerned about online privacy, only 14 percent of Internet users
read websites’ privacy policies. Research shows that people of all ages worry
about privacy. However, compared to adults, young people are less informed
about privacy issues. Although they are aware of laws about privacy, the
majority of adolescents do not fully understand these laws.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Americans are
growing more concerned about privacy on the Internet. One reason is that people
now have a better understanding of privacy issues. Still, only 14 percent of
Internet users read websites’ privacy policies. Interestingly, people are
equally worried about privacy issues, regardless of age. However, the majority
of adolescents do not fully understand laws regarding privacy on the Internet.
Câu trả lời không
đúng
b. Today, Americans
are more concerned about privacy when using computers than they were in the
past. Because more people are accessing the Internet, more people are reading
privacy policies online. Furthermore, young people tend to be less concerned
about privacy on the Internet because they are less informed about the many
legal issues.
c. Americans are
growing more concerned about privacy on the Internet. Firstly, people now have
a better understanding of privacy issues. Still, only a small percentage of
Internet users read websites’ privacy policies. Also, old people are not as
worried about privacy issues as younger age groups. However, companies
violating privacy policies will be subjected to heavy fines. Câu trả lời không đúng
d. Because
understanding of privacy issues on the Internet has deepened recently,
Americans’ concern about these issues has increased. Although this concern is
real, research reveals that very few people read privacy policies online.
Furthermore, people of all ages are concerned about privacy on the Internet,
but younger people tend to be less informed about the relationship between law
and online privacy.
Which summary has
changed the meaning of some of the original text?
Original: Research
shows that Americans are growing more concerned about Internet privacy. One
reason is that people now understand privacy issues better. Nevertheless, while
people are concerned about online privacy, only 14 percent of Internet users read
websites’ privacy policies. Research shows that people of all ages worry about
privacy. However, compared to adults, young people are less informed about
privacy issues. Although they are aware of laws about privacy, the majority of
adolescents do not fully understand these laws.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Because
understanding of privacy issues on the Internet has deepened recently,
Americans’ concern about these issues has increased. Although this concern is
real, research reveals that very few people read privacy policies online.
Furthermore, people of all ages are concerned about privacy on the Internet,
but younger people tend to be less informed about the relationship between law
and online privacy.
b. Today, Americans
are more concerned about privacy when using computers than they were in the
past. Because more people are accessing the Internet, more people are reading
privacy policies online. Furthermore, young people tend to be less concerned
about privacy on the Internet because they are less informed about the many
legal issues.
c. Americans are growing more concerned about privacy on the
Internet. One reason is that people now have a better understanding of privacy
issues. Still, only 14 percent of Internet users read websites’ privacy
policies. Interestingly, people are equally worried about privacy issues,
regardless of age. However, the majority of adolescents do not fully understand
laws regarding privacy on the Internet.
d. Americans are
growing more concerned about privacy on the Internet. Firstly, people now have
a better understanding of privacy issues. Still, only a small percentage of
Internet users read websites’ privacy policies. Also, old people are not as
worried about privacy issues as younger age groups. However, companies violating
privacy policies will be subjected to heavy fines.
Match the clause with
the correct half to make up a complete sentence:
People had more
children in the past, …
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. but they are not
slowing down enough to stop the population explosion.
b. but children often did not live as long. Câu trả lời đúng
c. or you think it is
better today.
d. so humans have a
greater impact on the environment.
Which sentence does
not have parallel structure?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Men’s language is
often direct, honest, and factual.
b. Women often use language that is indirect, that is deferential,
and their language is nurturing. Câu trả lời đúng
c. Research shows
that communication, language, and gestures are sometimes used differently by
men and by women.
d. Women’s language
is sometimes not as direct as men’s.
Which sentence does
not have parallel structure?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Some students may
get more attention in class because they raise their hands frequently, enjoy
speaking in front of others, and demonstrate greater confidence.
b. Some women believe success at work is possible with less shy
behavior, acting more confidently, and by speaking more assertively
c. Women who feel
comfortable speaking may get the same amount of attention in the classroom as
men who may be acting competitively.
d. Both men and women
in China are more likely to respond to a compliment by giving another
compliment than by saying thank you.
Read the topic
sentence and concluding sentence from a cause-effect paragraph about How
Students are Motivated to Succeed. Choose one supporting sentence that DOES NOT
explain the main idea.
Topic sentence: The
teachers at Linx Language School motivate their students to succeed.
Concluding sentence:
In summary, the teachers at Linx Language School are very motivational.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Unmotivated students may suffer from stress or depression. Câu trả
lời đúng
b. Because of the
encouragement to do well in the real world, students often get better jobs when
they finish school.
c. The first example
of this is that almost all students pass their final exams as a result of
teacher encouragement.
d. Finally, teachers
also motivate their students to succeed outside of school.
Read the topic
sentence and concluding sentence from a cause-effect paragraph about How
Students are Motivated to Succeed. Choose one supporting sentence that DOES NOT
explain the main idea.
Topic sentence: The
teachers at Linx Language School motivate their students to succeed.
Concluding sentence:
In summary, the teachers at Linx Language School are very motivational.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. For this reason,
most students continue to take classes at Linx Language School.
b. Students who are late are not respected. Câu trả lời đúng
c. In addition, new
students also have positive feeling about continuing their studies.
d. Because the
teachers often encourage students to do well in the real world, students often
get better jobs when they finish school.
Which option is NOT a
tip to help you paraphrase?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Change the order
of words in a piece of writing you are paraphrasing.
b. Leave out most of the details so that your writing is brief and
concise.
c. Substitute
synonyms for key words and phrases.
d. Do not include new
information.
Read the questions
and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.
What is an opinion?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. common knowledge
or a general truth
b. something that can
be proven with data.
c. one person’s belief about a topic. Câu trả lời đúng
Match the clause with
the correct half to make up a complete sentence:
In general, people
live longer today,..
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. but they are not
slowing down enough to stop the population explosion.
b. because of recent medical advances. Câu trả lời đúng
c. or you think it is
better today.
d. so humans have a
greater impact on the environment.
Match the clause with
the correct half to make up a complete sentence:
Today, even older
people use technology,…
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. or you think it is
better today.
b. but they are not
slowing down enough to stop the population explosion.
c. so humans have a
greater impact on the environment.
d. and it can help them stay connected to friends and relatives. Câu
trả lời đúng
Which option does not
match the clause below:
Death rates are
decreasing,….
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. or you think it is better today.
b. but they are not
slowing down enough to stop the population explosion.
c. because people are
living longer.
d. because of recent
medical advances.
Read the questions
and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.
Match the topic
sentence from a persuasive paragraph with the correct concluding sentence:
Problem-solving workshops are a useful tool to help people learn to solve
problems.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Register for a problem-solving course in your area to learn these
skills.
b. For this reason,
avoid trying to fix other people’s problems
c. For this reason,
avoid trying to fix other people’s problems
Read the supporting
sentence: This may have happened because the corn had been genetically
modified.
Which topic sentence
does it support?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. The genetically
modified vegetables grown on this farm are fresh and delicious. Câu trả lời
không đúng
b. In one study, butterflies died after eating one kind corn.
c. Depending on the
weather, farmers grow different crops in different parts of the world.
d. People should
support the development of genetically modify food.
Read the original
text and summaries. Answer the question.
Which summary is the
best?
Original: Research
shows that Americans are growing more concerned about Internet privacy. One
reason is that people now understand privacy issues better. Nevertheless, while
people are concerned about online privacy, only 14 percent of Internet users
read websites’ privacy policies. Research shows that people of all ages worry
about privacy. However, compared to adults, young people are less informed
about privacy issues. Although they are aware of laws about privacy, the
majority of adolescents do not fully understand these laws.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Today, Americans are more concerned about privacy when using
computers than they were in the past. Because more people are accessing the
Internet, more people are reading privacy policies online. Furthermore, young
people tend to be less concerned about privacy on the Internet because they are
less informed about the many legal issues. Câu trả lời đúng
b. Americans are
growing more concerned about privacy on the Internet. Firstly, people now have
a better understanding of privacy issues. Still, only a small percentage of
Internet users read websites’ privacy policies. Also, old people are not as
worried about privacy issues as younger age groups. However, companies violating
privacy policies will be subjected to heavy fines.
c. Americans are
growing more concerned about privacy on the Internet. One reason is that people
now have a better understanding of privacy issues. Still, only 14 percent of
Internet users read websites’ privacy policies. Interestingly, people are
equally worried about privacy issues, regardless of age. However, the majority
of adolescents do not fully understand laws regarding privacy on the Internet.
d. Because
understanding of privacy issues on the Internet has deepened recently,
Americans’ concern about these issues has increased. Although this concern is
real, research reveals that very few people read privacy policies online.
Furthermore, people of all ages are concerned about privacy on the Internet,
but younger people tend to be less informed about the relationship between law
and online privacy.
Which sentence does
not have parallel structure?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Some women believe
success at work is possible by acting more confidently, and by speaking more
assertively. Câu trả lời không đúng
b. Men tended to
compliment women more than women complimented men.
c. Jobs offering flexible schedules and to help people may be
appealing to some women.
d. At many colleges,
few women major in engineering, computer science, or psychology.
Match the clause with
the best half to make up a complete sentence:
Birthrates are
declining in some countries,…,
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. but they are not
slowing down enough to stop the population explosion. Câu trả lời không đúng
b. or you think it is
better today.
c. because of recent
medical advances.
d. but they are increasing worldwide.
Some people think
whistle-blowers are good, and I work with people from many countries.
This sentence needs…
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. related clauses Câu trả lời đúng
b. a conjunction
c. a comma
d. a pronoun
She wanted the same
treatment so she was happy that she was treated like her coworkers.
This sentence needs…
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. a comma
b. a different conjunction
Câu trả lời không đúng
c. another clause
d. a preposition
Choose the best
paraphrase.
Original: Adoption is
a ubiquitous social institution in American society, creating invisible
relationships with biological and adoptive kin that touch far more people than
we imagine.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. In America, more
people are adopted than was originally thought.
b. Relationships
between biological and adoptive kin have international scope.
c. Because adoptees
are “invisible,” their circumstances are hard to imagine.
d. Adoption touches a surprising number of people throughout
American society.
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