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Trang 3 a. This novel has been highly recommended to me, and I would love to purchase a hardcover edition. b. I would also appreciate any information on similar historical fiction books you may have. c. If it is available, could you provide details on the price and whether you offer home delivery? d. Please let me know if I can place an order or reserve a copy in advance. e. I am looking for a copy of The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah and was wondering if your store has it in stock. Best regards, Emma Carter A. d – e – c – b – a B. a – c – b – d – e C. b – e – d – a – c D. e – a – c – b – d Read the following passage about music from the past and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22. Much of the music we listen to today is a mixture of styles from various countries and time periods. A lot of music (18) _______ heard in many different countries around the world. Traditional, or folk, music is collected over decades, if not centuries. Since music can tell us a lot about different cultures through its lyrics, melodies, and the instruments used, researchers and music fans see it as an essential part of history. They fear that traditional and older types of music are slowly disappearing, partly because they are less likely to be written down or recorded, or because the format in which they are recorded is no longer in use. Also, (19) _______ . There is a growing effort to preserve music in its many forms. Some researchers create field recordings - recordings made outside of a recording studio - to capture live performances. For example, in the early 1900s, social scientist Frances Densmore made recordings of Native American songs that had been sung for many generations but were in danger of being forgotten. Researchers also transcribe old music by listening to old recordings - sometimes the only one of its kind left. (20) _______ . Collecting music is another form of music preservation. Some collectors are extremely passionate about their music and will spend a lot of time and money looking for things (21) _______ . Their efforts help to document music of different cultures, genres, time periods, and places. Now, modern technology makes it much easier to preserve music. Utilised to record music, (22) _______. Soon, losing a piece of music may be a thing of the past. (Adapted from Active Skills for Reading) Question 18. A. that stems from older traditional songs B. whose origin is from older traditional songs C. originating from older traditional songs D. has roots in older traditional songs Question 19. A. without younger generations’ interest, such music would not become extinct soon B. younger generations may not find such music appealing, resulting in its disappearance C. losing interest in this type of music, younger generations force it to disappear D. younger generations might not be attracted to such music even if it can be lost forever Question 20. A. They try to write out the music so that it can be studied and played by modern musicians B. Intending to write out the music, modern musicians find it easier to study and play it C. The music that is studied and played by modern musicians should be written out D. However difficult writing out the music seems, modern musicians try to study and play it Question 21. A. of which the discontinuity in production and sales for years B. disappeared from production and sales for many years C. that have not been produced or sold for many years
Trang 4 D. left the market and stopped being produced years ago Question 22. A. these recordings in our smartphones can be shared with others through the Internet B. smartphones allow us to share these recordings with others through the Internet C. the Internet gives us a chance to share these recordings with others using our smartphones D. we can use smartphones to share these recordings with others through the Internet Read the following passage about cultural differences and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 30. Living in a foreign culture can be exciting, but it can also be confusing. A group of Americans who taught English in other countries recently discussed their experiences. They decided that miscommunications were always possible, even over something as simple as “yes” and “no.” On her first day in Micronesia, Lisa thought people were ignoring her requests. The day was hot, and she needed a cold drink. She went into a store and asked, “Do you have cold drinks?” The woman there didn’t say anything. Lisa rephrased the question. Still, the woman said nothing. Lisa gave up and left the store. She later learned that the woman had answered her: She had raised her eyebrows, which in Micronesia means “yes.” This reminded Jan of an experience she had in Bulgaria. She had gone to a restaurant that was known for its stuffed cabbage. She asked the waiter, “Do you have stuffed cabbage today?” He nodded his head. Jan eagerly waited, but the cabbage never came. In that country, a nod means “no.” Tom had a similar problem when he arrived in India. After explaining something in class, he asked his students if they understood. They responded with many different nods and shakes of their head. He assumed some people had not understood, so he explained again. When he asked again if they understood, they did the same thing. He soon found out that his students did understand. In India, people nod and shake their heads in different ways depending on where they come from. You have to know where a person is from to understand if they are indicating “yes” or “no.” (Adapted from Interchange) Question 23. The word possible in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______ . A. simple B. likely C. temporary D. unusual Question 24. What is indicated about Lisa in paragraph 2? A. She finally got her drink after talking to the shop assistant. B. She failed to communicate with the shop assistant in her language. C. She misunderstood what the shop assistant meant. D. She found the shop assistant impolite and unhelpful. Question 25. The word eagerly in paragraph 3 is opposite in meaning to _______ . A. unwillingly B. carelessly C. honestly D. gradually Question 26. The word they in paragraph 4 refers to _______ . A. nods and shakes B. people in India C. students D. ways Question 27. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4? In India, people nod and shake their heads in different ways depending on where they come from. A. Indian people cite their backgrounds as a reason for different head movements. B. Everyone in India chooses their backgrounds to nod and shake their heads differently. C. How people in India shake and nod their heads determines where they come from. D. In India, people use different head movements based on their region. Question 28. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. Tom struggled to understand his Indian students' head movements during class. B. All three people misinterpreted nonverbal communication due to cultural differences.