Câu 1Nhận biết
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 1 to 10.
China is quietly easing regulations on private education companies as the government aims to support a slowing economy. (I) Government officials have not announced a policy change. (II) Industry experts say the new efforts aim to support job creation. (III) Reuters News Agency recently spoke with people in the industry, parents in China, and others. (IV) Here is what Reuters reported: Starting in 2021, the government prohibited for-profit tutoring in main school subjects such as Math and English. The reported aim was to reduce financial pressure on families. It was also meant to create equal educational chances for both rich and poor families and to eliminate poor-quality tutoring services. The policy was known as the “double reduction”. The crackdown cost the industry billions of dollars. It affected companies like New Oriental Education & Technology Group and TAL Education Group. It also led to tens of thousands of job losses.
Before the policy change, China’s for-profit tutoring industry was valued at about 100 billion. The three biggest companies employed over 170,000 people. During the crackdown, the industry did not disappear as parents continued to seek tutoring services for their children. Many Chinese parents consider after-school tutoring services as a way for their children to gain an advantage in China’s competitive education system. Michelle Lee is a parent based in southern China. Lee spends about 420 a month on after-school classes for her son and daughter. These classes include mathematics tutoring and online lessons in English. She told Reuters that in recent months tutoring schools had been operating more openly. After the government crackdown in 2021, the number of tutoring centers and the number of teachers employed by them fell. The industry is now coming back as policies ease.
The research company Plenum China said that active licenses for for-profit tutoring centers rose 11.4 percent between January and June. Liu Xiya is a delegate to China’s legislature and president of an education group based in the southwestern city of Chongqing. Liu told local media at a press conference in March that the government was dealing with problems in education policy. Lynn Song is an economist at ING. He said China was unlikely to admit that the crackdown “was a little too forceful” but that regulations would be loosened. He said, “The overall policy environment has changed from restrictive to supportive as the main goal now is stabilization.”
Câu 1. Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 3?
- AThe 2021 crackdown in China caused the tutoring industry to close entirely, with no demand from parents although it was valued at nearly 100 billion.
- BChina’s tutoring industry, though reduced by the 2021 crackdown, is now rebounding as demand remains high and policies ease.
- CChina’s tutoring industry, valued at about $100 billion, decreased due to a drop in parental interest, but policies now encourage its return.
- DIn spite of the crackdown, China’s tutoring industry has been wholly unaffected by government policies and remains at 100 billion.
Câu 2Nhận biết
The phrase “crackdown” in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by ____________.
- Agovernmental restriction
- Beconomic burden
- Cnational assistance
- Dpublic backing
Câu 3Nhận biết
According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT a result of China’s policy banning for-profit tutoring?
- Alessening financial pressure on families
- Bfostering high-standard tutoring services
- Cgiving rise to thousands of job losses
- Dallocating balanced educational opportunities
Câu 4Nhận biết
The word “forceful” in paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ____________.
- Atrivial
- Bprofound
- Cpassionate
- Dvigorous
Câu 5Nhận biết
Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?
But news reports say policymakers are now permitting the tutoring industry to grow.
Câu 6Nhận biết
Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
He said, “The overall policy environment has changed from restrictive to supportive as the main goal now is stabilization.”
- AHaving shifted from restrictive, the policy environment aims at stabilization, which was not the main objective before.
- BAlthough the policy environment has become more supportive, its main goal is still to impose restrictions on the industry without stabilization.
- CHe stated that from being restrictive, the policy environment has shifted to a more supportive one, with the primary objective now focused on achieving stabilization.
- DIt is clear that the policy environment has changed from restrictive to supportive, with its primary aim now to stabilize economic growth.
Câu 7Nhận biết
Which of the following best summarises the passage?
- AThe Chinese government has gradually relaxed its restrictions on private tutoring, recognizing the growing demand for educational services and aiming to balance economic and social needs.
- BThe government’s policy change reflects an effort to expand the private tutoring industry, which was severely limited during the crackdown.
- CThe easing of regulations is intended to help the tutoring industry regain its former size, without addressing the long-term effects of previous restrictions.
- DIrrespective of initial policy measures to reduce tutoring services, the government’s current focus on economic stability has led to the industry’s rapid recovery.
Câu 8Nhận biết
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
- AChina’s government openly announced a change in policy to ease restrictions on for-profit tutoring.
- BActive licenses for for-profit tutoring centers decreased between January and June due to policy restrictions.
- CParents in China continued to seek tutoring for their children even during the crackdown on the industry.
- DThe primary aim of the “double reduction” policy was to encourage the growth of private tutoring companies.
Câu 9Nhận biết
The word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to ____________.
- Afinancial pressure
- Bgovernment
- Creported aim
- Dpolicy
Câu 10Nhận biết
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
- AThe government’s easing of restrictions on the tutoring industry is solely motivated by the desire to boost the economy, regardless of educational equity.
- BDespite the government’s previous efforts to limit tutoring, the policy change indicates a shift toward recognizing the continued demand for educational support services.
- CThe Chinese government is now prioritizing the expansion of the private tutoring industry above all other educational reforms.
- DThe primary goal of the “double reduction” policy was to reduce financial pressure on families while leaving the long-term effects on the tutoring industry behind.
Câu 11Nhận biết
Read the following announcement 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 11 to 16
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• Mail-handling services for better organization
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(Adapted from https://www.examenglish.com/TOEIC/toeicreading7.htm)
Câu 11.
- AIn case of
- BInstead of
- CAs long as
- DOwing to
Câu 12Nhận biết
- Aset up
- Btake up
- Cbring up
- Dmake up
Câu 13Nhận biết
- Abuild
- Bretain
- Cbring
- Dconclude
Câu 14Nhận biết
- Aclients
- Bcolleagues
- Csuppliers
- Dworkers
Câu 15Nhận biết
- Aothers
- Bother
- Cthe other
- Danother
Câu 17Nhận biết
Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 17 to 22.
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Because next year is our tenth anniversary! By the end of the year, we’ll have been organising (17) ____ holidays for a whole decade! We’ll have sent thousands of young people (18) ____ more than twenty countries on four continents. To celebrate our special birthday, we’re adding some (19) ______, including Sapa, Seoul and Florence! All our trips (20) ____ to be informative and fun cater to whatever you’re into, so there’s a trip that’s ideal for you. If you’ve registered online, you’ll have (21) ____ a look at our newsletter by now, so we hope you’ll already be reading about all our fantastic trips. Don’t forget (22) ____ the prize draw to be in with a chance of winning a free holiday!
(Adapted from Friends Global 12 Student’s book)
Câu 17.
- Aeducation
- Beducational
- Ceducate
- Deducationally
Câu 19Nhận biết
- Anew exciting destinations
- Bexciting destinations new
- Cdestinations new exciting
- Dexciting new destinations
Câu 20Nhận biết
- Adesigned
- Bare designed
- Cdesigning
- Dwhich designed
Câu 22Nhận biết
- Aenter
- Bto entering
- Centering
- Dto enter
Câu 23Nhận biết
Read the following passage about the harmful impact of keeping elephants in zoos and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27.
The air that surrounds our planet belongs to everyone, (23). Clean air is essential for all living creatures, and we must work together to protect it. Scientists who study the atmosphere have warned us about dangerous changes happening above our heads. These experts collect data from all over the world, (24).
Had we taken action sooner, many climate disasters could have been avoided. This is an important truth that many world leaders now recognize. What we do today determines how future generations will live on Earth; this fact cannot be ignored any longer. The knowledge that our atmosphere is changing has led to international agreements, but stronger actions are still needed. (25). Industrial activities continue to release harmful gases into our shared atmosphere, causing respiratory problems for millions of people. Heat (26). This warming process affects weather patterns, agriculture, and wildlife habitats across the globe.
Many children worry about what kind of world they will inherit. To scientists everywhere across the globe, (27)____. Countries that produce the most pollution should take the lead in finding solutions. The time for debate has passed; the time for action is now. Every person can contribute to protecting our atmospheric commons through simple daily choices like using less energy, supporting clean transportation, and demanding better environmental policies from our governments.
Câu 23.
- Aso people having started to demand changes quickly
- Byet it is being damaged by pollution every day
- Cbut they are creating solutions with technology now
- Dand we must protecting environment for future soon
Câu 24Nhận biết
- Areveals concerning amounts of methane accumulating every month
- Bthat has indicated dangerous quantities of pollutants rising each decade
- Cdisplaying significant rates of chemicals have spread each season
- Dwhich shows alarming levels of carbon dioxide increasing each year
Câu 25Nhận biết
- AFew children understand when playing outdoor games is a valuable experience
- BSome scientists discover that filtering ocean water is a renewable resource
- CAll doctors recommend which eating balanced meals is a healthy lifestyle
- DMost people believe that breathing clean air is a basic human right
Câu 26Nhận biết
- Ahaving covered all regions of our planet, and the ozone layer is strengthened
- Bthat flows through our planet in streams, and the weather system is regulated
- Cis trapped around our planet by these gases, and the greenhouse effect is created
- Dwhich moves across our planet in cycles, and the cooling effect is generated
Câu 27Nhận biết
- Ait is certain whether people should protect natural resources constantly
- Bit is evident how scientists would develop green technology successfully
- Cit is clear that we must reduce our carbon emissions immediately
Câu 28Nhận biết
Read the following passage about What Each Generation Refuses to Learn from the Last and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 28 to 35.
Many people enjoy diets that are rich in meat and dairy products. But experts warn that we cannot continue in this trend for long. The current demand for food products that come from animals is not sustainable, and future generations are going to have to change their eating habits.
One major reason why this trend is unsustainable is the amount of water required. It takes a lot more water to feed animals than it does to grow grains. For example, fifteen cubic meters of water is needed to produce a kilogram of beef, whereas a kilo of cereals needs less than three cubic meters. It also takes more water to process the meat and to refrigerate it. The meat industry consumes over half of all water used for all purposes in the United States, and most of this water is used to irrigate cattle feedlots.
Not only does meat production use up a lot of water, it also causes water pollution and affects land. Waste from livestock contains high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus. These chemicals pollute the groundwater and waterways. The percentage of U.S. agricultural land used to produce meat is 56%. The strains on land include topsoil erosion and depletion of forested areas.
This industry is also subsidized by the government. Therefore, the price paid for meat doesn’t reflect the environmental hazards involved in the process. As a result, most people are unaware of the negative impact the production of meat has on the environment, as well as how much it depletes the resources so badly needed for the future. Because it is not reflected in the cost, many people remain unaware of these facts. Furthermore, many producers tend to ignore these facts in order to continue making a profit.
Câu 28. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a negative effect of meat production?
- Aair pollution
- Bforest loss
- Ctopsoil erosion
- Dwater contamination
Câu 29Nhận biết
The word “sustainable” in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
- Atemporary
- Bmaintainable
- Cpromising
- Dlimited
Câu 30Nhận biết
The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
- Achemical pollutant
- Bwater pollution C. meat production
- Clivestock waste
Câu 31Nhận biết
Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?
- AProcessing meat with water can improve its quality.
- BA lot more water is needed to prepare and store meat.
- CWater is required for refrigeration during meat storage.
Câu 32Nhận biết
In which paragraph does the writer make a comparison related to water usage?
- AParagraph 3
- BParagraph 2
- CParagraph 1
Câu 33Nhận biết
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
- AMeat production harms the environment and impoverish valuable natural resources.
- BFarmers in the U.S. are not allowed to use water to grow food for their livestock.
- CThe cost of meat fully covers the environmental damage caused by its production.
- DProducing cereals takes far more water than producing the same amount of beef.
Câu 34Nhận biết
In which paragraph does the writer mention the public’s unawareness of the impact of meat production on the environment?
- AParagraph 4
- BParagraph 1
- CParagraph 3
- DParagraph 2
Câu 35Nhận biết
The word “hazards” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
- Athreats
- Boutcomes
- Cprofits
- Dimpacts
Câu 36Nhận biết
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 36 to 40.
Câu 36.
a. Binh: I’m pretty much ready, just waiting for the family to arrive. I’m really looking forward to all the festive food and, of course, the Christmas movies!
b. Binh: I can’t believe Christmas is just around the corner! Are you ready for the holidays?
c. Mark: Almost! I’ve done most of my shopping, but I still need to decorate the tree. How about you?
- Ab-c-a
- Bc-b-a
- Ca-c-b
- Dc-a-b
Câu 37Nhận biết
a. Jane: That’s good advice. Thanks!
b. Rose: My advice is not to take souvenirs, like pieces of stone, from the castle.
c. Rose: Well, you should wear flat shoes with soft soles when you visit it, so you won’t damage the stones.
d. Jane: I’m visiting an ancient castle this weekend. What should I do to avoid damaging it during my visit?
e. Jane: Good point. Anything else?
(Adapted from Bright 10)
- Ab-c-a-d-e
- Bb-a-d-e-c
- Cb-a-c-d-e
- Dd-b-e-c-a
Câu 38Nhận biết
Dear Lucy,
a. I highly recommend that you explore the multicultural world around you, as there is so much to discover and appreciate.
b. I hope this letter finds you well. I’m excited to share with you some insights into the diverse cultures that make up our world.
c. Finally, embracing multiculturalism benefits us all. It exposes us to new ideas, expands our perspectives, and fosters a more inclusive society.
d. Secondly, understanding different cultures helps us become more open-minded and tolerant.
e. Whether it’s trying international foods, attending cultural events, or simply having meaningful dialogues, engaging with diversity can truly enhance our lives.
f. Firstly, diversity is a beautiful thing that enriches our global community. Each culture has its own unique traditions, practices, and ways of life that are worth learning about and appreciating.
Best regards,
- Ab-f-d-e-c-a
- Ba-b-e-f-d-c
- Cd-a-c-f-b-e
- Df-a-c-d-e-b
Câu 39Nhận biết
a. It often starts with the excitement of being in a new place, followed by feelings of confusion and frustration as differences become more apparent.
b. As time passes, adapting becomes easier, and many even learn to appreciate or blend the new culture with their own.
c. Culture shock is a common experience when moving to a different country or culture, as it involves adjusting to unfamiliar norms and practices.
d. For instance, language barriers, customs, and different social norms can make even everyday tasks challenging.
e. Eventually, a sense of balance is found as people grow more accustomed to their surroundings, resulting in personal growth and a broader perspective.
- Ac-d-a-b-e
- Ba-c-d-e-b
- Cb-a-e-c-d
- Dc-a-d-b-e
Câu 40Nhận biết
a. This includes reducing waste by recycling, conserving water through careful usage, and switching to renewable energy sources like solar and wind, all of which help to protect the planet for future generations.
b. Green living emphasizes a lifestyle focused on sustainability, encouraging people to make environmentally conscious choices that minimize harm to the Earth.
c. Small everyday actions, such as using reusable bags, turning off lights when not in use, and choosing energy-efficient appliances, can have a big impact on reducing your carbon footprint.
d. Many individuals are now embracing green practices in their daily routines, such as reducing plastic use, supporting eco-friendly businesses, and conserving energy at home.
e. By incorporating these habits into daily life, people can collectively help reduce pollution and conserve natural resources, contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment.
- Aa-b-c-e-d
- Be-a-c-d-b
- Cd-c-b-e-a
- Db-d-a-c-e