50 BÀI TẬP ĐỌC HIỂU – PHẦN 1

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Exercise 1. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to

indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5.

Psychologists have long known that having a set of cherished companions is crucial to mental well-being.

A recent study by Australian investigators concluded that our friends even help to (1) ______ our lives.

The study concentrated (2) ______ the social environment, general health, and lifestyle of 1,477 persons

older than 70 years. The participants were asked how much contact they had with friends, children,

relatives and acquaintances. Researchers were surprised to learn that friendships increased life (3) ______

to a far greater extent than frequent contact with children and other relatives. This benefit held true even

after these friends had moved away to another city and was independent of factors such as socioeconomic

status, health, and way of life. According to scientists, the ability to have relationships with people to (4)

______ one is important has a positive effect on physical and mental health. Stress and tendency towards

depression are reduced, and behaviours that are damaging to health, such as smoking and drinking, occur

less frequently. (5)_______, our support networks, in times of calamity in particular, can raise our moods

and feelings of self-worth and offer helpful strategies for dealing with difficult personal challenges.

(Source: Academic Vocabulary in Use by Michael McCarthy and Felicity O’Dell)

Question 1: A. Prolong

B. Lengthen

C. stretch

D. expand

Question 2: A. In

B. With

C. on

D. At

Question 3: A. Expectation

B. Insurance

C. Expectancy

D. assurance

Question 4: A. Who

B. Whom

C. what

D. That

Question 5: A. Otherwise

B. For example

C. Moreover

D. However

Exercise 2. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to

indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 6 to 10. You will

make the interview process easier for the employer if you volunteer relevant information about yourself.

Think about how you want to present your (6)_______, experiences, education, work style, skills, and

goals. Be prepared to supplement all your answers with examples that support the statements you make.

It is also a good idea to review your résumé with a critical eye and identify areas that an employer might

see as limitations or want further information. Think about how you can answer difficult questions

(7)_______ and positively, while keeping each answer brief.

An interview gives the employer a (8)_______ to get to know you. While you do want to market yourself

to the employer, answer each question with an honest response.

Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses and professors. Always think

of something positive about an experience and talk about that. You should also be (9)_______. If you are

genuinely interested in the job, let the interviewer know that.

One of the best ways to show you are interested in a job is to demonstrate that you have researched the

organization prior to the interview. You can also (10)_______ interest by asking questions about the job,

the organization, and its services and products.

Question 6: A. Pressures

B. Practices

C. promotions

D. strengths

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