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

The day after Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday shopping season. Thanksgiving is always on a Thursday, so the day after is a Friday. This day has come to be known as Black Friday. It has been the busiest shopping day of the year since 2005.

Most stores offer great deals on Black Friday. They open their doors in the wee hours of the

morning. They try to attract shoppers with big discounts. Some items like TVs are much cheaper than usual. Stores may even lose money on these items. They hope that shoppers will buy gifts for other people while they are in the store.

Black Friday is a great time to get good deals. The problem is that there are not enough low-priced items to go around. Each store may only have a few. These items are in high demand. People stand in long lines to get such great deals. They may line up hours before a store opens. They may be hoping to get a low price on a TV or laptop, but not everyone who wants one will get one. Some people leave disappointed. The situation can be tense. Some Black Friday events have been Violent. Large, eager crowds have trampled workers. Fights have broken out or people have been cutting in line. People have shot one another over parking spots. But most Black Friday events are safe and fun. Still, if you plan on going, expect large crowds and a bit of shoving.

According to the text, why do stores set prices so low on so they lose money?

A. They want people to enjoy the holidays.

B. They hope people will buy other gifts while they are in the store.

C. They are in a giving mood because the holiday season is just beginning.

D. They are trying to get rid of old items from last year to make room for new items.

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18 tháng 1 2019

Đáp án B

Chủ đề CELEBRATIONS

Theo đoạn văn, tại sao các cửa hàng đặt giá quá thấp để họ mất tiền?

A. Họ muốn mọi người tận hưởng kỳ nghỉ.

B. Họ hy vọng mọi người sẽ mua những món quà khác khi họ ở trong cửa hàng.

C. Họ đang trong tâm trạng cho đi vì mùa lễ mới chỉ bắt đầu.

D. Họ đang cố gắng loại bỏ những món đồ cũ từ năm ngoái để nhường chỗ cho những món đồ mới.

Căn cứ vào thông tin sau trong đoạn văn: "They try to attract shoppers with big discounts. Some items like TVs are much cheaper than usual. Stores may even lose money on these items. They hope that shoppers will buy gifts for other people while they are in the store.” (Họ cố gắng thu hút người mua sắm với mức giảm giá lớn. Một số mặt hàng như TV rẻ hơn nhiều so với binh thường. Các cửa hàng thậm chí có thể mất tiền vào các mặt hàng này. Họ hy vọng rằng người mua hàng sẽ mua quà tặng cho người khác khi họ ở trong cửa hàng.)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the question.The day after Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday shopping season. Thanksgiving is always on a Thursday, so the day after is a Friday. This day has come to be known as Black Friday. It has been the busiest shopping day of the year since 2005. Most stores offer great deals on Black Friday. They open their doors in the wee hours of themorning. They try to attract shoppers with...
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the question.

The day after Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday shopping season. Thanksgiving is always on a Thursday, so the day after is a Friday. This day has come to be known as Black Friday. It has been the busiest shopping day of the year since 2005.

Most stores offer great deals on Black Friday. They open their doors in the wee hours of the

morning. They try to attract shoppers with big discounts. Some items like TVs are much cheaper than usual. Stores may even lose money on these items. They hope that shoppers will buy gifts for other people while they are in the store.

Black Friday is a great time to get good deals. The problem is that there are not enough low-priced items to go around. Each store may only have a few. These items are in high demand. People stand in long lines to get such great deals. They may line up hours before a store opens. They may be hoping to get a low price on a TV or laptop, but not everyone who wants one will get one. Some people leave disappointed. The situation can be tense. Some Black Friday events have been Violent. Large, eager crowds have trampled workers. Fights have broken out or people have been cutting in line. People have shot one another over parking spots. But most Black Friday events are safe and fun. Still, if you plan on going, expect large crowds and a bit of shoving.

Which is NOT true about Black Friday?

A. Black Friday is always the day after Thanksgiving.

B. Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year.

C. Black Friday is a national holiday.

D. Black Friday has been a little dangerous and uncomfortable.

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28 tháng 12 2017

Đáp án C

Điều nào dưới đây không đúng về Black Friday?

A. Black Friday luôn luôn là ngày sau Lễ Tạ ơn.

B. Black Friday là ngày mua sắm bận rộn nhất trong năm.

C. Black Friday là một ngày lễ quốc gia.

D. Black Friday đã từng có chút nguy hiểm và không thoải mái.

Căn cứ vào thông tin sau trong đoạn văn:

- “The day after Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday shopping season. Thanksgiving is always on a Thursday, so the day after is a Friday. This day has come to be known as Black Friday. It has been the busiest shopping day of the year since 2005.” (Một ngày sau Lễ Tạ ơn là bắt đầu mùa mua sắm. Lễ

Tạ ơn luôn vào Thứ Năm, vì vậy ngày sau là Thứ Sáu. Ngày này đã được gọi là Thứ Sáu Đen. Đó là ngày mua sắm bận rộn nhất trong năm kể từ năm 2005.)

=> Ta loại phương án A, B.

- "The problem is that there are not enough low-priced items to go around. Each store may only have a few. These items are in high demand. People stand in long lines to get such great deals. They may line up hours before a store opens. They may be hoping to get a low price on a TV or laptop, but not everyone who wants one will get one. Some people leave disappointed. The situation can be tense. Some Black Friday events have been violent. Large, eager crowds have trampled workers. Fights have broken out or

people have been cutting in line. People have shot one another over parking spots." (Vấn đề là không có đủ các mặt hàng giá thấp để ngắm nghía. Mỗi cửa hàng có thể chỉ có một vài thứ. Những mặt hàng này đang có nhu cầu cao. Mọi người đứng thành hàng dài để có được những giao dịch tuyệt vời như vậy. Họ có thể xếp hàng hàng giờ trước khi một cửa hàng mở. Họ có thể đang hy vọng sẽ có được TV hoặc máy tính xách tay với giá thấp, nhưng không phải ai muốn một có cái gì sẽ được cái đó. Một số người thất vọng bỏ về. Tình hình có thể căng thẳng. Một số sự kiện Thứ Sáu Đen đã diễn ra bạo lực. Đám động lớn, háo hức đã giẫm đạp nên các nhân viên. Các trận đánh nhau đã nổ ra hoặc mọi người cắt hàng. Mọi người đã bắn nhau ở các điểm đỗ xe.)

=> Ta loại phương án D

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the question.The day after Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday shopping season. Thanksgiving is always on a Thursday, so the day after is a Friday. This day has come to be known as Black Friday. It has been the busiest shopping day of the year since 2005. Most stores offer great deals on Black Friday. They open their doors in the wee hours of themorning. They try to attract shoppers with...
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the question.

The day after Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday shopping season. Thanksgiving is always on a Thursday, so the day after is a Friday. This day has come to be known as Black Friday. It has been the busiest shopping day of the year since 2005.

Most stores offer great deals on Black Friday. They open their doors in the wee hours of the

morning. They try to attract shoppers with big discounts. Some items like TVs are much cheaper than usual. Stores may even lose money on these items. They hope that shoppers will buy gifts for other people while they are in the store.

Black Friday is a great time to get good deals. The problem is that there are not enough low-priced items to go around. Each store may only have a few. These items are in high demand. People stand in long lines to get such great deals. They may line up hours before a store opens. They may be hoping to get a low price on a TV or laptop, but not everyone who wants one will get one. Some people leave disappointed. The situation can be tense. Some Black Friday events have been Violent. Large, eager crowds have trampled workers. Fights have broken out or people have been cutting in line. People have shot one another over parking spots. But most Black Friday events are safe and fun. Still, if you plan on going, expect large crowds and a bit of shoving.

What is the. main purpose of the passage?

A. to show the downsides of Black Friday

B. to warn people about Black Friday

C. to help us know about the origin of Black Friday

D. to encourage people to save money for Black Friday

1
11 tháng 1 2017

Đáp án C

Mục đích chính của đoạn văn là gì?

A. để chỉ ra những nhược điểm của Thứ Sáu Đen

B. để cảnh báo mọi người về Thứ Sáu Đen

C. để giúp chúng ta biết về nguồn gốc của Thứ Sáu Đen

D. để khuyến khích mọi người tiết kiệm tiền cho Thứ Sáu Đen

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the question.The day after Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday shopping season. Thanksgiving is always on a Thursday, so the day after is a Friday. This day has come to be known as Black Friday. It has been the busiest shopping day of the year since 2005. Most stores offer great deals on Black Friday. They open their doors in the wee hours of themorning. They try to attract shoppers with...
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the question.

The day after Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday shopping season. Thanksgiving is always on a Thursday, so the day after is a Friday. This day has come to be known as Black Friday. It has been the busiest shopping day of the year since 2005.

Most stores offer great deals on Black Friday. They open their doors in the wee hours of the

morning. They try to attract shoppers with big discounts. Some items like TVs are much cheaper than usual. Stores may even lose money on these items. They hope that shoppers will buy gifts for other people while they are in the store.

Black Friday is a great time to get good deals. The problem is that there are not enough low-priced items to go around. Each store may only have a few. These items are in high demand. People stand in long lines to get such great deals. They may line up hours before a store opens. They may be hoping to get a low price on a TV or laptop, but not everyone who wants one will get one. Some people leave disappointed. The situation can be tense. Some Black Friday events have been Violent. Large, eager crowds have trampled workers. Fights have broken out or people have been cutting in line. People have shot one another over parking spots. But most Black Friday events are safe and fun. Still, if you plan on going, expect large crowds and a bit of shoving.

Which best explains the main idea of the third paragraph?

A. People stand in long lines on Black Friday.

B. Black Friday is the best time of the year to get good deals.

C. Black Friday is a really disappointing time of the year.

D. Black Friday deals are limited and not everyone will get one

1
25 tháng 2 2017

Đáp án D

Điều nào giải thích tốt nhất ý chính của đoạn thứ ba?

A. Mọi người đứng thành hàng dài vào Black Friday.

B. Black Friday là thời điểm tốt nhất trong năm để có được giao dịch tốt.

C. Black Friday là một thời gian thực sự đáng thất vọng trong năm.

D. Giao dịch Thứ Sáu Đen có hạn chế và không phải ai cũng sẽ mua được hàng.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the question.The day after Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday shopping season. Thanksgiving is always on a Thursday, so the day after is a Friday. This day has come to be known as Black Friday. It has been the busiest shopping day of the year since 2005. Most stores offer great deals on Black Friday. They open their doors in the wee hours of themorning. They try to attract shoppers with...
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the question.

The day after Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday shopping season. Thanksgiving is always on a Thursday, so the day after is a Friday. This day has come to be known as Black Friday. It has been the busiest shopping day of the year since 2005.

Most stores offer great deals on Black Friday. They open their doors in the wee hours of the

morning. They try to attract shoppers with big discounts. Some items like TVs are much cheaper than usual. Stores may even lose money on these items. They hope that shoppers will buy gifts for other people while they are in the store.

Black Friday is a great time to get good deals. The problem is that there are not enough low-priced items to go around. Each store may only have a few. These items are in high demand. People stand in long lines to get such great deals. They may line up hours before a store opens. They may be hoping to get a low price on a TV or laptop, but not everyone who wants one will get one. Some people leave disappointed. The situation can be tense. Some Black Friday events have been Violent. Large, eager crowds have trampled workers. Fights have broken out or people have been cutting in line. People have shot one another over parking spots. But most Black Friday events are safe and fun. Still, if you plan on going, expect large crowds and a bit of shoving.

The word "trampled" in paragraph 3 mostly means _______

A. run over

B. torn apart

C. stepped on

D. fallen apart

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2 tháng 8 2019

Đáp án C

Từ "trampled" trong đoạn 3 có nghĩa là _______.

A. run over: cán qua                                             B. torn sb apart: làm cho ai đó buồn

C. stepped on: giẫm đạp lên      D. fallen apart: vỡ thành nhiều mảnh

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 questions.  Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road. Some of these are made on public transport but most are by private car.  In Britain many people rely on their cars for daily local activities, e.g. getting to work, doing the shopping, and visiting friends. People living in urban areas may use buses, trains or, in London, the Underground, to get to city...
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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 questions.

  Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road. Some of these are made on public transport but most are by private car.

  In Britain many people rely on their cars for daily local activities, e.g. getting to work, doing the shopping, and visiting friends. People living in urban areas may use buses, trains or, in London, the Underground, to get to city centres, mainly because traffic is often heavy and it is difficult to find anywhere to park a car. Some places in the country may have a bus only two or three times a week so people living there have no choice but to rely on their cars.

  In the US, large cities have good public transportation systems. The El railroad in Chicago and the underground systems of New York, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, DC are heavily used. Elsewhere, most Americans prefer to use their cars. Families often have two cars and, outside major cities, have to drive fairly long distances to schools, offices, shops, banks, etc. Many college and even high-school students have their own cars.

  Long-distance travel in Britain is also mainly by road, though railways link most towns and cities. Most places are linked by motorways or other fast roads and many people prefer to drive at their own convenience rather than use a train, even though they may get stuck in a traffic jam. Long-distance coach/bus services are usually a cheaper alternative to trains, but they take longer and may be less comfortable. Some long-distance travel, especially that undertaken for business reasons, may be by air. There are regular flights between regional airports, as well as to and from London. A lot of freight is also distributed by road, though heavier items and raw materials often go by rail.

  In the US much long-distance travel is by air. America has two main long-distance bus companies, Greyhound and Trailways. Amtrak, the national network, provides rail services for passengers. Private railway companies such as Union Pacific now carry only freight, though in fact over 70% of freight goes by road.

  The main problems associated with road transport in both Britain and the US are traffic congestion and pollution. It is predicted that the number of cars on British roads will increase by a third within a few years, making both these problems worse. The British government would like more people to use public transport, but so far they have had little success in persuading people to give up their cars or to share rides with neighbours. Most people say that public transport is simply not good enough. Americans too have resisted government requests to share cars because it is less convenient and restricts their freedom. Petrol/gasoline is relatively cheap in the US and outside the major cities public transport is bad, so they see no reason to use their cars less.

(Extracted from Oxford Guide to British and American Culture, Oxford University Press, 2000).

In Britain and the US most people travel by ___________.

A. sea

B. rail

Croad

D. air

1
20 tháng 7 2019

Đáp án C.

Keywords: Britain, the US, most, travel.

Clue: “Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road”: Hầu hết những chuyến đi ở Anh và Mỹ đều bằng đường bộ.

Như vậy hầu hết mọi người ở Anh và Mỹ đều đi lại bằng đường bộ. Đáp án đúng là C. road.

 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 questions.  Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road. Some of these are made on public transport but most are by private car.  In Britain many people rely on their cars for daily local activities, e.g. getting to work, doing the shopping, and visiting friends. People living in urban areas may use buses, trains or, in London, the Underground, to get to city...
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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 questions.

  Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road. Some of these are made on public transport but most are by private car.

  In Britain many people rely on their cars for daily local activities, e.g. getting to work, doing the shopping, and visiting friends. People living in urban areas may use buses, trains or, in London, the Underground, to get to city centres, mainly because traffic is often heavy and it is difficult to find anywhere to park a car. Some places in the country may have a bus only two or three times a week so people living there have no choice but to rely on their cars.

  In the US, large cities have good public transportation systems. The El railroad in Chicago and the underground systems of New York, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, DC are heavily used. Elsewhere, most Americans prefer to use their cars. Families often have two cars and, outside major cities, have to drive fairly long distances to schools, offices, shops, banks, etc. Many college and even high-school students have their own cars.

  Long-distance travel in Britain is also mainly by road, though railways link most towns and cities. Most places are linked by motorways or other fast roads and many people prefer to drive at their own convenience rather than use a train, even though they may get stuck in a traffic jam. Long-distance coach/bus services are usually a cheaper alternative to trains, but they take longer and may be less comfortable. Some long-distance travel, especially that undertaken for business reasons, may be by air. There are regular flights between regional airports, as well as to and from London. A lot of freight is also distributed by road, though heavier items and raw materials often go by rail.

  In the US much long-distance travel is by air. America has two main long-distance bus companies, Greyhound and Trailways. Amtrak, the national network, provides rail services for passengers. Private railway companies such as Union Pacific now carry only freight, though in fact over 70% of freight goes by road.

  The main problems associated with road transport in both Britain and the US are traffic congestion and pollution. It is predicted that the number of cars on British roads will increase by a third within a few years, making both these problems worse. The British government would like more people to use public transport, but so far they have had little success in persuading people to give up their cars or to share rides with neighbours. Most people say that public transport is simply not good enough. Americans too have resisted government requests to share cars because it is less convenient and restricts their freedom. Petrol/gasoline is relatively cheap in the US and outside the major cities public transport is bad, so they see no reason to use their cars less.

(Extracted from Oxford Guide to British and American Culture, Oxford University Press, 2000).

The word “they” in the last sentence of the passage can best be replaced by

 

A. the government

B. major cities

C. Americans

D. neighbours

1
10 tháng 7 2019

Đáp án C.

Keywords: “they”, last sentence, replaced by.

Trong bài: “they” see no reason to use their car less: Họ không thấy do gì đế sử dụng xe của họ ít đi cả Như vậy “they” ở đây thay thế cho danh từ số nhiều, có liên quan đến những câu trước đó. Đọc câu phía trước ta có thể thấy ngay “they” được nhắc đến chính là người Mỹ.

Americans too have resisted government requests to share cars because it is less convenient and restricts their freedom. Petrol/gasoline is relatively cheap in the US and outside the major cities public transport is bad, so they see no reason to use their cars less.

Đáp án đúng là C. Americans.

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 questions.  Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road. Some of these are made on public transport but most are by private car.  In Britain many people rely on their cars for daily local activities, e.g. getting to work, doing the shopping, and visiting friends. People living in urban areas may use buses, trains or, in London, the Underground, to get to city...
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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 questions.

  Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road. Some of these are made on public transport but most are by private car.

  In Britain many people rely on their cars for daily local activities, e.g. getting to work, doing the shopping, and visiting friends. People living in urban areas may use buses, trains or, in London, the Underground, to get to city centres, mainly because traffic is often heavy and it is difficult to find anywhere to park a car. Some places in the country may have a bus only two or three times a week so people living there have no choice but to rely on their cars.

  In the US, large cities have good public transportation systems. The El railroad in Chicago and the underground systems of New York, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, DC are heavily used. Elsewhere, most Americans prefer to use their cars. Families often have two cars and, outside major cities, have to drive fairly long distances to schools, offices, shops, banks, etc. Many college and even high-school students have their own cars.

  Long-distance travel in Britain is also mainly by road, though railways link most towns and cities. Most places are linked by motorways or other fast roads and many people prefer to drive at their own convenience rather than use a train, even though they may get stuck in a traffic jam. Long-distance coach/bus services are usually a cheaper alternative to trains, but they take longer and may be less comfortable. Some long-distance travel, especially that undertaken for business reasons, may be by air. There are regular flights between regional airports, as well as to and from London. A lot of freight is also distributed by road, though heavier items and raw materials often go by rail.

  In the US much long-distance travel is by air. America has two main long-distance bus companies, Greyhound and Trailways. Amtrak, the national network, provides rail services for passengers. Private railway companies such as Union Pacific now carry only freight, though in fact over 70% of freight goes by road.

  The main problems associated with road transport in both Britain and the US are traffic congestion and pollution. It is predicted that the number of cars on British roads will increase by a third within a few years, making both these problems worse. The British government would like more people to use public transport, but so far they have had little success in persuading people to give up their cars or to share rides with neighbours. Most people say that public transport is simply not good enough. Americans too have resisted government requests to share cars because it is less convenient and restricts their freedom. Petrol/gasoline is relatively cheap in the US and outside the major cities public transport is bad, so they see no reason to use their cars less.

(Extracted from Oxford Guide to British and American Culture, Oxford University Press, 2000).

It is stated in the passage that the major problems of road transport in Britain and the US are __________.

A. speeding and bad roads

B. accidents and pollution

C. traffic jams and pollution

D. drink-driving and traffic jams

1
8 tháng 5 2019

Đáp án C.

Keywords: major problems of road transport.

Clue: “The main problems associated with road transport in both Britain and the US are traffic congestion and pollution”: Những vấn đề chính liên quan đến vận tải đường bộ ở cả Anh lẫn Mỹ là tình trạng tắc nghẽn giao thông và ô nhiễm.

Đáp án là C. traffic jams and pollution.

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 questions.  Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road. Some of these are made on public transport but most are by private car.  In Britain many people rely on their cars for daily local activities, e.g. getting to work, doing the shopping, and visiting friends. People living in urban areas may use buses, trains or, in London, the Underground, to get to city...
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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 questions.

  Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road. Some of these are made on public transport but most are by private car.

  In Britain many people rely on their cars for daily local activities, e.g. getting to work, doing the shopping, and visiting friends. People living in urban areas may use buses, trains or, in London, the Underground, to get to city centres, mainly because traffic is often heavy and it is difficult to find anywhere to park a car. Some places in the country may have a bus only two or three times a week so people living there have no choice but to rely on their cars.

  In the US, large cities have good public transportation systems. The El railroad in Chicago and the underground systems of New York, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, DC are heavily used. Elsewhere, most Americans prefer to use their cars. Families often have two cars and, outside major cities, have to drive fairly long distances to schools, offices, shops, banks, etc. Many college and even high-school students have their own cars.

  Long-distance travel in Britain is also mainly by road, though railways link most towns and cities. Most places are linked by motorways or other fast roads and many people prefer to drive at their own convenience rather than use a train, even though they may get stuck in a traffic jam. Long-distance coach/bus services are usually a cheaper alternative to trains, but they take longer and may be less comfortable. Some long-distance travel, especially that undertaken for business reasons, may be by air. There are regular flights between regional airports, as well as to and from London. A lot of freight is also distributed by road, though heavier items and raw materials often go by rail.

  In the US much long-distance travel is by air. America has two main long-distance bus companies, Greyhound and Trailways. Amtrak, the national network, provides rail services for passengers. Private railway companies such as Union Pacific now carry only freight, though in fact over 70% of freight goes by road.

  The main problems associated with road transport in both Britain and the US are traffic congestion and pollution. It is predicted that the number of cars on British roads will increase by a third within a few years, making both these problems worse. The British government would like more people to use public transport, but so far they have had little success in persuading people to give up their cars or to share rides with neighbours. Most people say that public transport is simply not good enough. Americans too have resisted government requests to share cars because it is less convenient and restricts their freedom. Petrol/gasoline is relatively cheap in the US and outside the major cities public transport is bad, so they see no reason to use their cars less.

(Extracted from Oxford Guide to British and American Culture, Oxford University Press, 2000).

According to the passage, people in London may prefer the Underground to their own cars due to ____________.

A. cheap tickets

B. air pollution

Clong distances

D. heavy traffic

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31 tháng 7 2017

Đáp án D.

Keywords: in London, may prefer, the Underground.

Clue: “People living in urban areas may use buses, trains or, in London, the Underground, to get to city centres, mainly because traffic is often heavy and it is difficult to find anywhere to park a car”: Người dân sống ở các khu vực thành thị có thể sử dụng xe buýt, tàu hỏa, hoặc tại London, người dân dùng tàu điện ngầm, để đến trung tâm thành phố, chủ yếu do nhiều xe cộ lưu thông và khó có th tìm ch đậu xe.

Vì vậy người dân London có thể thích tàu điện ngầm hơn là dùng xe của họ vì giao thông tắc nghẽn. Vậy ta chọn D. heavy traffic.

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 questions.  Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road. Some of these are made on public transport but most are by private car.  In Britain many people rely on their cars for daily local activities, e.g. getting to work, doing the shopping, and visiting friends. People living in urban areas may use buses, trains or, in London, the Underground, to get to city...
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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 questions.

  Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road. Some of these are made on public transport but most are by private car.

  In Britain many people rely on their cars for daily local activities, e.g. getting to work, doing the shopping, and visiting friends. People living in urban areas may use buses, trains or, in London, the Underground, to get to city centres, mainly because traffic is often heavy and it is difficult to find anywhere to park a car. Some places in the country may have a bus only two or three times a week so people living there have no choice but to rely on their cars.

  In the US, large cities have good public transportation systems. The El railroad in Chicago and the underground systems of New York, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, DC are heavily used. Elsewhere, most Americans prefer to use their cars. Families often have two cars and, outside major cities, have to drive fairly long distances to schools, offices, shops, banks, etc. Many college and even high-school students have their own cars.

  Long-distance travel in Britain is also mainly by road, though railways link most towns and cities. Most places are linked by motorways or other fast roads and many people prefer to drive at their own convenience rather than use a train, even though they may get stuck in a traffic jam. Long-distance coach/bus services are usually a cheaper alternative to trains, but they take longer and may be less comfortable. Some long-distance travel, especially that undertaken for business reasons, may be by air. There are regular flights between regional airports, as well as to and from London. A lot of freight is also distributed by road, though heavier items and raw materials often go by rail.

  In the US much long-distance travel is by air. America has two main long-distance bus companies, Greyhound and Trailways. Amtrak, the national network, provides rail services for passengers. Private railway companies such as Union Pacific now carry only freight, though in fact over 70% of freight goes by road.

  The main problems associated with road transport in both Britain and the US are traffic congestion and pollution. It is predicted that the number of cars on British roads will increase by a third within a few years, making both these problems worse. The British government would like more people to use public transport, but so far they have had little success in persuading people to give up their cars or to share rides with neighbours. Most people say that public transport is simply not good enough. Americans too have resisted government requests to share cars because it is less convenient and restricts their freedom. Petrol/gasoline is relatively cheap in the US and outside the major cities public transport is bad, so they see no reason to use their cars less.

(Extracted from Oxford Guide to British and American Culture, Oxford University Press, 2000).

Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Few college students in the US have their own cars.

B. Families in the US often have more than one car.

C. Most Americans prefer to drive their cars outside large cities.

D. The underground systems are popular in some major US cities.

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19 tháng 2 2019

Đáp án A.

Clue: Many college and even high-school students have their own cars”: Nhiều sinh viên đại học thậm chỉ học sinh phổ thông có xe riêng.

Đáp án sai là A. Few college students in the US have their own cars.

Các đáp án còn lại đúng theo nội dung bài đọc:

B. Families in the US often have more than one car.

Clue: Families often have two cars and, outside major cities, have to drive fairly long distances to schools, offices, shops, banks, etc.

C. Most Americans prefer to drive their cars outside large cities.

Clue: Most places are linked by motorways or other fast roads and many people prefer to drive at their own conveniencerather than use a train, even though they may get stuck in a traffic jam.

D. The underground systems are popular in some major US cities.

Clue: and the underground systems of New York, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, DC are heavily used.