40 CÂU HỎI
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Knowledge of Art and Design: Architects have to draw (1) ______ on paper or using computer software.
A. plan detailed buildings
B. building detailed plans
C. detailed building plans
D. detailed plan buildings
Architects work with teams of engineers and (2) ______ workers, ...
A. constructing
B. construction
C. constructive
D. construct
..., (3) ______ them to communicate effectively and provide direction.
A. that requires
B. which require
C. requires
D. requiring
Architects must know about building regulations and what they are allowed (4) ______.
A. to building
B. building
C. build
D. to build
Designing buildings is difficult, and problems can come up during the process. Architects need to (5) ______ of creative solutions to those problems.
A. hear
B. know
C. think
D. dream
Architects need to make designs that connect (6) ______ people. To do this, they need to research new and interesting styles.
A. with
B. to
C. in
D. for
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Avocados are a very nutritious fruit that helps prevent heart disease and (7) ______ blood pressure.
A. lessen
B. lower
C. reduce
D. decrease
2. Almonds are nuts (8) ______ in vitamins and minerals the body needs to stay healthy.
A. dense
B. packed
C. loaded
D. rich
Blueberries are a delicious fruit that contains nutrients which protect your body from diseases (9) ______ improve your memory.
A. but also
B. in relation to
C. apart from
D. as well as
Salmon is a fish low in fat and has health (10) ______ for the heart and brain.
A. advantages
B. benefits
C. rewards
D. values
Leafy greens are vegetables with (11) _____ fibre to fill you up and control your weight.
A. many
B. much
C. most of
D. plenty of
Dark chocolate is a bittersweet food that is good for you and can actually (12) ______ heart disease.
A. get rid of
B. keep away
C. put down
D. ward off
a. Ellie: You’re 25 minutes late! The film has already started!
b. Jack: My bus didn’t come. I’ve been trying to phone you since 7.30...
c. Ellie: At last! I’ve been waiting for ages. Where have you been? What have you been doing?
(Adapted from Friends Global)
A. a-b-c
B. a-c-b
C. c-b-a
D. c-a-b
a. B: Actually, the closest subway station is a little far from here. Do you have a map?
b. A: Oh no, I had no idea! Thanks so much for letting me know. I’ll grab a taxi right away—hopefully I’ll make it in time!
c. B: Oh, I think you’re headed in the wrong direction. DeVino’s is near Times Square. If you’re in a rush, you should take a taxi.
d. A: Excuse me, do you know if there’s a subway station around here? I’m supposed to meet a couple of friends at a restaurant near the Chrysler Building.
e. A: No, I just have my smartphone, but the battery is dead. Oh wait a minute, I have the name written down on a piece of paper in my wallet. Here, it’s called DeVino’s.
(Adapted from C-21 Smart)
A. d-a-b-c-e
B. d-a-e-c-b
C. d-c-b-a-e
D. d-c-e-a-b
Hi Mari,
How are you and your family? I hope you’re doing well. I’m also fine here. Let me tell you about a challenging experience I’ve had recently.
a. So, I had an idea. I went into the kitchen and came back with a big bowl of apples, pears, and bananas.
b. You know, I just got a part-time job as a babysitter. On Saturday afternoon, Adam, the first kid I babysat, got bored quickly.
c. He complained about the food, the milk, and the toys I gave him... After complaining about everything, he cried loudly for several minutes.
d. When Adam saw them, he looked surprised and stopped crying! That’s how I managed to overcome the first challenge in my part-time job.
e. I felt nervous because he was very noisy. Although I didn’t know how to deal with a bored five-year-old boy at first, I thought I should do something.
What about you? Have you had any challenging experiences? Write back and let me know.
Love,
Jane
(Adapted from Explore New Worlds)
A. b-a-c-d-e
B. b-e-a-c-d
C. b-c-e-a-d
D. b-d-c-e-a
a. On the other hand, traditional media offers information from reliable sources that are fact-checked.
b. So although digital media is on the rise, traditional media such as printed news-papers, broadcast TV, and radio is here to stay.
c. Since anyone with access to computers and the Internet can post or share information online, it raises the question of how credible it is.
d. Digital media is very convenient, but its strengths are also its own weaknesses.
e. Moreover, digital media relies on the Internet and smart devices to work well, yet there are still disadvantaged areas in Viet Nam where access to technology is limited.
(Adapted from Global Success)
A. c-a-e-d-b
B. d-a-c-e-b
C. c-d-e-a-b
D. d-c-a-e-b
a. Cultural diversity in the workplace is when companies take in applicants from any region, country, or religion.
b. Why do firms take the effort to consider things like variety in race, age, educational background, religion, and sex?
c. Some companies may even have rules that require them to have diversity quotas to address racial and sex discrimination.
d. Because those are factors to help add more voices and more opinions thus making for a more comprehensive solution when staff works as a team.
e. In an office with people from the same culture or generation, colleagues may struggle to see different viewpoints or come up with things beyond shared knowledge.
(Adapted from THiNK)
A. a-b-d-c-e
B. b-d-a-e-c
C. e-a-b-d-c
D. a-c-b-d-e
The city has plants on roofs and in vertical gardens (18) ______.
A. as part of its intention to create a more biodiverse city
B. so it has the intention to create a more biodiverse city
C. using with an intention to create a more biodiverse city
D. whose intention is creating a more biodiverse city
But (19) ______, has also contributed to helping reduce urban heat, assist with sustainable water management, and improve the city’s biodiversity.
A. ‘greening’ the metropolis, the process of using plants to enhance a place
B. with ‘greening’ the metropolis, the plants-using process to enhance a place
C. ‘greening’ the metropolis acts as the process of using plants to enhance a place
D. also called the plants-using process to enhance a place, ‘greening’ the metropolis
Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, for example, (20) ______.
A. had people design it to catch rainwater with efficiency
B. has been designed to effectively catch rainwater
C. having been designed to catch rainwater with efficiency
D. of which design was to catch rainwater effectively
(21) ______, not horizontal.
A. After limiting space for growth, going vertical is the only way to expansion
B. Singapore has limited space for growth, so the only way to expand is to go vertical
C. While Singapore are limiting space for growth, vertical expansion is the only way
D. Singapore limits space for growth provided that vertical is the only way to expand
(22) ______ to learn from it as they plan their own cities.
A. The example Singapore provides is now being studied by several European cities
B. Several European cities are now studying the example that Singapore provides
C. Several European cities are provided with an example so as to study by Singapore
D. Singapore provides several European cities with an example in order to study
Which of the following does NOT reflect the situation in the scientific community in the late 1940s?
A. Scientists recognized DNA as the molecule of life.
B. It was impossible to understand DNA’s function.
C. Two scientists solved the mystery about DNA.
D. DNA’s structure remained unknown.
The word ‘it’ in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. information
B. DNA
C. model
D. structure
Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?
A. In science, only major discoveries are achieved through multiple researchers joining hands.
B. Most challenging issues, like this one, require collaboration and extended effort to resolve.
C. To make a big breakthrough, only several scientists can endure a long period of hard work.
D. Unlike simple problems, complex ones usually stay unsolved despite many years of effort.
The word ‘critical’ in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
A. evident
B. imperative
C. imprecise
D. trivial
The word ‘credited’ in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by ______.
A. acknowledged
B. mentioned
C. proposed
D. dismissed
Which of the following is TRUE about Rosalind Franklin?
A. Her findings contributed significantly to Watson and Crick’s DNA model.
B. Her work prompted major progress in molecular biology that continues today.
C. She and Wilkins jointly received the Nobel Prize with Watson and Crick.
D. She was one of James Watson’s professors at King’s College London.
In which paragraph(s) does the writer mention a hierarchical relationship?
A. Paragraph 1
B. Paragraph 2
C. Paragraphs 1&2
D. Paragraph 3
In which paragraph(s) does the writer mention methods used to study DNA?
A. Paragraph 1
B. Paragraphs 2&3
C. Paragraph 2
D. Paragraph 3
Where in the passage does the following sentence best fit?
AI-driven storytelling, combined with audience data analysis, can generate trailers by predicting which scenes will captivate viewers most.
A. [I]
B. [II]
C. [III]
D. [IV]
The phrase ‘making waves’ in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by ______.
A. leading changes
B. showing force
C. causing disturbances
D. drawing excitement
The word ‘ones’ in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. songs
B. tunes
C. algorithms
D. programmes
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as something AI has been capable of doing?
A. AI has improved the quality of existing old songs.
B. AI has enhanced visual effects and streamlined production.
C. AI has customized game content to player preferences.
D. AI has developed new melodies beyond human imagination.
Which of the following best summarises paragraph 2?
A. Music styles and patterns have evolved with the use of AI for song production.
B. AI assists composers in finding patterns in data to enhance music production.
C. AI is reshaping the music industry by creating new styles and compositions.
D. AI technology enables both unique and genre-specific music generation.
The word ‘efficiency’ in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
A. sluggishness
B. productivity
C. ineffectiveness
D. harmony
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. AI has managed to generate digital settings for many films.
B. AI is used to assist game editors in detecting and fixing errors.
C. One of AI’s strong points is its ability to study large datasets.
D. The main focus of AI is on creating background music in games.
Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 5?
A. It is feared that AI will inspire artists to create less innovative work.
B. Over-reliance on AI for content creation could reduce human creativity.
C. Concerns are raised that AI might result in repetitive and unoriginal content.
D. People worry AI’s creativity could surpass human originality.
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. AI artwork will continue to develop and eventually put an end to human creativity.
B. The potential of AI is limited in the music and film sectors compared to gaming.
C. AI is transforming creative industries while also posing employment concerns.
D. The entertainment industry depends on AI to replace human creators.
Which of the following best summarises the passage?
A. AI is increasing creativity in entertainment, though it raises questions about job security and originality.
B. AI is changing music, film, and gaming, and though it poses some risks, it offers substantial creative possibilities.
C. The entertainment industry has adopted AI for improved visual and musical elements, replacing traditional roles.
D. Despite concerns, AI is contributing to game development, film production, and music creation at an unprecedented rate.