READING 1

PASSAGE 1 - Questions 1-10

Education of Gifted Students is area in the field of special education concerned with the
instruction of students who have exceptionally high abilities. The United States Department of
Education describes “giftedness” as exceptionally advanced performance or the potential for
outstanding performance in intellectual, creative, leadership, artistic, or specific academic
fields. Children who demonstrate outstanding talents come from all social, cultural, and
economic groups.

1. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. How to turn a normal student into a gifted one
B. How education of talented students is
C. How gifted students are different from their friends
D. How materials to teach young learners are designed
2. Which is NOT mentioned as a gifted students’ typical characteristic?
A. creativity
B. intelligence
C. leadership
D. enthusiasm
3. The word “outstanding” in paragraph 1 can be best replaced by _____.
A. excellent
B. bright
C. practical
D. smart
4. Among the various qualities, gifted children are believed to be able to learn fast and _____.
A. apply knowledge creatively
B. create new learning methods
C. perform excellently at physical activities
D. behave themselves well
5. Some gifted learners’ exceptional abilities may _____.
A. deprive them of certain opportunities
B. bring them great success
C. cause certain trouble for them
D. help them solve difficult problems
6. According to the passage, what do some schools do in order to help gifted children?
A. Provide them with coaching
B. Give them exclusive programs
C. Isolate them from the rest
D. Provide them with international programs
7. The word “disciplines” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. violations
B. tasks
C. rules
D. subjects
8. Giftedness is supposed to be best measured by means of _____.
A. class observations
B. specialized assessments
C. psychological tests
D. medical check-up
9. Programs for gifted children are considered perfect when they _____.
A. address individual needs and have many options
B. provide enough advanced course materials
C. let students to skip grades and learn with the older
D. modify the normal classroom settings
10. What is NOT true about education in Vietnam?
A. Schools for gifted children are now popular in the country.
B. Specialized programs for gifted students are available.
C. People have paid more attention to the education of gifted students.
D. Highchool-students can skip grades and enter university at early ages.

PASSAGE 2 - Questions 11-20

Internet Jobs
Contrary to popular belief, one does not have to be a trained programmer to work online. Of
course there are plenty of jobs available for people with high-tech computer skills, but the
growth of new media has opened up a wide range of Internet career opportunities requiring only
a minimal level of technical expertise. Probably one of the most well-known online job
opportunities is the job of webmaster. However, it is hard to define one basic job description for
this position. The qualifications and responsibilities depend on what tasks a particular
organization needs a webmaster to perform.

11. Which of the following is true about Internet jobs?

A. Most of them require excellent technical expertise.
B. Job opportunities are open to both proficient and non-proficient people.
C. Only trained programmers are suitable for the jobs.
D. It is not possible for people with limited technical expertise to find a job.
12. The word "identify" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. name
B. estimate
C. discount
D. encounter
13. According to the passage, what is a feature of webmasters?
A. They never work independently.
B. They require a minimal level of expertise.
C. Their duties depend on the organization they work for.
D. They do not support software products.
14. The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. companies
B. new job opportunities
C. hardware and software
D. webmasters
15. In paragraph 3, what is mentioned as one requirement of a webmaster position?
A. Good communication skill
B. Excellent writing skill
C. Ability to work independently
D. Understanding of the latest computer applications
16. Websites can be defined as a kind of _______.
A. computer illustration
B. interactive multimedia presentations
C. new media
D. computer artistry
17. The outsourcing and contracting of online freelancers has become popular as a result of
_______.
A. the downsizing of companies in difficult economic times
B. the better quality of online workers
C. the expansion of online business
D. the abundance of online projects
18. The word "vary" in paragraph 6 could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. change
B. decrease
C. increase
D. differ
19. It can be inferred from the passage that _______.
A. freelancers can contract with foreign companies
B. only skilled workers make good money
C. it is easy to become a webmaster
D. workers with limited computer skills cannot work online
20. What is the purpose of this passage?
A. To inform people about the tasks and role of a webmaster
B. To inform people about the computer industry
C. To inform people about employment related to the Internet
D. To explain why webmasters make a lot of money
PASSAGE 3 – Questions 21-30
The evidence that humans are causing global warming is strong, but the question of what to do
about it remains controversial. Economics, sociology, and politics are all important factors in
planning for the future.

Even if we stopped emitting greenhouse gases (GHGs) today, the Earth would still warm by
another degree Fahrenheit or so. But what we do from today forward makes a big difference.
Depending on our choices, scientists predict that the Earth could eventually warm by as little as
2.5 degrees or as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit.

21. It is mentioned in paragraph 1 that the solutions to global warming _________.

A. have been proposed and unanimously agreed by scientists
B. are being planned by economists, sociologists, and politicians
C. have been a debate of the people involved
D. have been applied for long with limited success
22. How many degrees Fahrenheit would the Earth warm up if greenhouse gases are no longer
emitted?
A. 0.5
B. 1.0
C. 2.5
D. 10
23. Why should we stabilize GHG concentrations around 450-550 parts per million?
A. to avoid serious effects of climate change
B. to mitigate the pace of climate change
C. to solve all climate change problems
D. to eliminate the impact of climate change
24. Why does the author mention Stephen Pacala and Robert Socolow in the passge?
A. To introduce two researchers in the field
B. To proves that researchers are working to reduce GHG emission
C. To introduce one way to reduce GHG emission
D. To introduce Princeton University
25. The word “approach” in paragraph 5 can be closest in meaning to _________.
A. trend
B. procedure
C. process
D. method
26. What is NOT mentioned as a stabilization wedge in the passage?
A. creating environment-friendly materials
B. capturing and storing carbon dioxide underground
C. increasing the use of renewable energy
D. growing more trees to absorb CO2
27. What does the word “them” in paragraph 5 refer to?
A. The researchers
B. The GHG emissions
C. The GHG concentrations
D. the wedges
28. The word “sequestering” in paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to_________.
A. absorbing
B. isolating
C. releasing
D. emitting
29. Why does the writer mention “drawbacks” in the last paragraph?
A. To introduce the disadvantages of solutions in the following paragraph
B. To emphasize the disadvantages of the solutions in the previous paragraph
C. To recommend readers not to use the solutions
D. To emphasize the advantages of the solutions in different contexts
30. What is the best title for this passage?
A. Arguments over Global Warming
B. Global Warming and its Causes
C. Global Warming Solutions
D. Global Warming’s Effect on Earth
PASSAGE 4 – Questions 31-40
When people learn to play video games, they are learning a new literacy. Of course, this is not
the way the word "literacy" is normally used. Traditionally, people think of literacy as the ability
to read and write.

In the modern world, language is not the only important communicational system. Today images,
symbols, graphs, diagrams, artifacts, and many other visual symbols are particularly significant.
Thus, the idea of different types of "visual literacy" would seem to be an important one. For
example, being able to "read" the images in advertising is one type of visual literacy. And, of
course, there are different ways to read such images, ways that are more or less aligned with the
intentions and interests of the advertisers. Knowing how to read interior designs in homes,
modernist art in museums, and videos on MTV are other forms of visual literacy.

31. According to the first paragraph, the broadest definition of "literacy" is _________.
A. The ability to analyze literature
B. The ability comprehend basic cultural cues
C. The ability to read and write
D. The ability to compose poetry
32. All are mentioned as being types of "visual literacy" EXCEPT _________.
A. Musical tones
B. Interior Design
C. Diagrams
D. Modern Art
33. The word “intentions” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. interactions
B. developments
C. intensions
D. goals
34. An example from a science textbook of the phenomenon the author describes in the third
paragraph could be __________.
A. A genetic tree that coincides with the discussion of specific mammal classes in the text
B. A diagram of a specific chemical reaction that is used to explain a broad definition in the
text
C. An illustration of a plant cycle that accompanies a chapter on photosynthesis
D. A cartoon that references the same methods discussed in the text about laboratory safety
35. What is an example of a "multimodal" text?
A. A dictionary
B. A movie script
C. A photo album
D. An art book
36. Why does the author give the example of superhero comics to explain multiple literacies?
A. To explain that comic books are written for children and purely for entertainment
B. To once again refer to his earlier points about "multimodal" texts
C. To insist that even when an author may intend multiple meanings and interpretations, they are
rarely successful in conveying those to readers
D. To explain that things that may seem on the surface for a particular group of people can
have very profound meanings to those who possess other types of literacy.