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Câu hỏi
Phần I
Câu 1
Câu 2
Câu 3
Câu 4
Câu 5
Câu 6
Phần II
Câu 7
Câu 8
Câu 9
Câu 10
Câu 11
Câu 12
Phần III
Câu 13
Câu 14
Câu 15
Câu 16
Câu 17
Phần IV
Câu 18
Câu 19
Câu 20
Câu 21
Câu 22
Phần VI
Câu 23
Câu 24
Câu 25
Câu 26
Câu 27
Câu 28
Câu 29
Câu 30
Phần VI
Câu 31
Câu 32
Câu 33
Câu 34
Câu 35
Câu 36
Câu 37
Câu 38
Câu 39
Câu 40

KÌ THI TỐT NGHIỆP THPT TỪ NĂM 2025
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài. 50 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề

MA TRẬN THEO ĐỀ MINH HỌA CỦA BỘ GD&ĐT NGÀY 18/10/2024
Vùng kiến thức
Cấp độ tư duy
NB
TH
VD
Đọc điền thông báo
3
3
0
Từ vựng (trật tự từ)
x
Trật tự của cụm tính từ, danh từ
x
Mệnh đề quan hệ lược (bị động)
x
Giới từ
x
Động từ mang nghĩa (động từ gần trường nghĩa)
x
Hình thức của động từ
x
Điền khuyết điền đoạn tờ rơi
2
1
1
Đại từ thay thế
x
Ngữ động từ
x
Từ mang nghĩa (từ gần trường nghĩa)
Cụm liên từ
x
Lượng từ
x
Từ mang nghĩa (từ gần trường nghĩa)
Sắp xếp câu thành hội thoại/ thư/ tin nhắn ngắn
2
2
1
Sắp xếp 3 câu hội thoại ngắn
x
Sắp xếp 5 câu hội thoại ngắn
x
Sắp xếp 5 câu thành lời nhắn/ thư ngắn
x
Sắp xếp 5 câu thành đoạn văn ngắn
x
Sắp xếp 5 câu thành đoạn văn ngắn
x
Điền khuyết theo nội dung
1
1
1
Câu đơn và cấu trúc cố định
x
Mệnh đề quan hệ
x
Cấu trúc song hành
x
Cấu trúc song hành
Ngữ cảnh của câu
Đọc hiểu
2
2
2
Thông tin Sai/ không đề cập
x
Từ đồng nghĩa
x
Từ suy nghĩa/ qui chiếu
x
Từ đồng nghĩa
x
Lối diễn đạt đa phong cách/ suy diễn
Thông tin Đúng/ có đề cập
x
Thông tin chi tiết theo nội dung/ chủ đề
x
Thông tin chi tiết theo nội dung/ chủ đề
Đọc hiểu
1
3
4
Đọc điền thông tin thiếu/ giải thích
x
Cụm ngữ động từ đồng nghĩa
x
Từ suy nghĩa/ qui chiếu
x
Thông tin Sai/ không đề cập
x
Câu chủ đề (ý chính) cho đoạn văn
x
Cụm tính từ ghép đồng nghĩa
x
Thông tin Đúng/ có đề cập
x
Lối diễn đạt đa phong cách/ suy diễn
Thông tin suy luận/ qui chiếu/ kết luận
x
Câu tóm lược nội dung (chủ đề) bài văn
12
12
8
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(30%)

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(Đề thi gồm 04 trang)

KÌ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2025
Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Đề thi minh họa môn: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài. 50 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề

Họ và tên thí sinh:……………………………………………………………………. SBD:…………………………
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. good
B. moon
C. groom
D. food
Question 2: A. chance
B. check
C. machine
D. beaches
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. cancer
B. treatment
C. disease
D. tissue
Question 4: A. courageous B. institute
C. character
D. internet
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5: You'd better get up and do something meaningful as you ______ for at least four hours.
A. are sleeping
B. will sleep
C. slept
D. have slept
Question 6: Everyone hopes to gain a place at that prestigious university, ______?
A. doesn't she
B. don't they
C. doesn't he
D. do they
Question 7: My new sofa is ______ than the old one that you used to see.
A. more comfortable B. more comfortably C. most comfortable D. comfortable
Question 8: Governments decided ______ tough measures to deal with terrorism.
A. to take
B. taking
C. will take
D. took
Question 9: What chemical is this? It's ______ a horrible smell.
A. giving off
B. taking over
C. going down
D. putting up
Read the following advertisement/school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks
from 10 to 15.
Graduation Ceremony Announcement:
"Dear seniors and families, we are excited to announce that the Graduation Ceremony will take
place (10) ______ June 10th at 5:00 PM in the school auditorium. This is a significant milestone,
and we look forward to celebrating your achievements. Each graduating student will receive two
guest tickets, which can be picked up from (11) ______ main office starting next Monday. Please
make sure to arrive at least 30 minutes before the ceremony begins, and dress (11) ______ for this
formal occasion. We are proud of all your hard work and can't wait to honor the Class of 2024!"
Question 10: A. at
B. of
C. in
D. on
Question 11: A. a
B. an
C. the
D. 0 (no article)
Question 12: A. appropriate B. appropriately
C. appropriation
D. appropriated
Organic Skincare Products
"Revitalize your skin with PureEssence Organic Skincare. Our all-natural, eco-friendly skincare
products (13) ______ to nourish, rejuvenate, and protect your skin. Enriched with organic
botanicals and essential oils, PureEssence delivers effective solutions for every skin type. From
hydrating serums to soothing masks, our products are free from harsh chemicals and synthetic
additives, (14) ______ a gentle yet powerful skincare experience. Pamper yourself with the purity
of nature and enjoy a radiant, healthy complexion. Discover the benefits of PureEssence and
embrace your natural beauty. (15) ______, shop now and experience the difference of organic
skincare. PureEssence: Naturally beautiful, naturally you."
Question 13: A. crafted
B. have crafted
C. are crafted
D. are crafting
Question 14: A. ensuring
B. providing
C. supplying
D. hurrying
Question 15: A. But
B. Should
C. Yet
D. Thus
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the
sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 16. a. Albert Einstein was one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century.
b. He developed the theory of relativity, which revolutionized modern physics.
c. His achievements in physics are still celebrated today.
d. Einstein's work laid the foundation for many technological advancements.
e. He received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921.
A. c-b-d-a-e
B. c-a-b-e-d
C. a-b-e-d-c
D. a-d-b-e-c
Question 17. a. Before the invention of the airplane, long-distance travel was time-consuming.
b. Aviation has transformed the way people travel.
c. Their first flight took place on December 17, 1903.
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d. The Wright brothers are credited with inventing and building the world's first
successful airplane.
e. It has made the world more connected and accessible.
f. Today, airplanes are a common mode of transportation.
A. b-c-a-d-e-f
B. b-a-d-c-e-f
C. b-e-d-c-a-f
D. b-e-c-d-a-f
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits
each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 23.
Father's Day was created to complement Mother's Day. Like Mother's Day (18) ______,
Father's Day celebrates fatherhood and paternal bonds; (19) ______. Many countries celebrate it on
the third Sunday of June, but it is also celebrated widely on other days. Historically, Sonora Smart
Dodd was the woman behind the celebration of male parenting. (20) ______, the Civil War veteran
William Jackson Smart, was a single parent who raised his six children there. After hearing a sermon
about Jarvis' Mother's Day in 1909, she told her pastor (21) ______. Although she initially suggested
June 5, her father's birthday, the pastors did not have enough time to prepare their sermons, and
the celebration was deferred to the third Sunday of June. The first celebration was in Spokane.
Washington at the YMCA Young Men's Christian Association) on June 19, 1910. Since then it has
become a traditional day every year. (22) ______, on this day people may have a party celebrating
male parenting or simply make a phone call or send a greeting card. (23) ______, schools help
children prepare handmade gifts for their fathers many days before the celebration.
Question 18: A. which honors mothers and motherhood
B. who honoring mothers and motherhood
C. whom that honors mothers and motherhood
D. in that honors mothers and motherhood
Question 19: A. it raises the influence of fathers with society
B. it provides the influence of fathers in society
C. it highlights the influence of fathers in society
D. it increases the influence of fathers for society
Question 20: A. Their father
B. Her father
C. Whose father
D. Its father
Question 21: A. this fathers would have a similar holiday honored them
B. when fathers should have a different holiday honoring them
C. why fathers would have a similar holiday honoring them
D. that fathers should have a similar holiday honoring them
Question 22: A. In recognition of what fathers do for their families
B. In favor of what fathers do for their families
C. In place of what fathers do for their families
D. In comparison of what fathers do for their families
Question 23: A. However
B. Nevertheless
C. Otherwise
D. Besides
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to 28.
It is great to have pen-pals. In my opinion, friendship is among the meaningful relations in
our life. (24) ______ of my friends have pen-pals and they correspond regularly. A friend of mine once
got a letter from the school mailbox and told me a lot of interesting things about her pen-pal. That
made me excited and I was eager to have one. Therefore, I got online and did some chatting. I was
lucky to get to know a very nice Australian girl (25) ______ name was Jenny. She and I are the same
age and we have a lot of things in (26) ______.
Although my English was not very good at first, we were able to understand each other quite
well. My English has improved a lot. Jenny has never been to Viet Nam. (27) ______, she thinks well of
our country and our people. When she comes to Viet Nam, I will (28) ______ her to some interesting
places, especially our World Heritage Sites, such as Ha Long Bay, Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Tower.
Through her mail, she tells me about her country. Thanks to Jenny, I know more and more about
Australia. I hope to be an exchange student in Australia some day and we will be able to meet.
Questions 24: A. Many
Questions 25: A. whom

B. Much
B. who

C. Each
C. whose

D. Every
D. that
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Questions 26: A. popular
B. need
Questions 27: A. Although B. However
Questions 28: A. bring
B. take

C. mind
C. Moreover
C. carry

D. common
D. Otherwise
D. hold

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 from 29 to 33.
Who talk more men or women? Most people believe that women talk more. However,
linguist Deborah Tannen, who has studied the communication style of men and women, says that
this is a stereotype. According to Tannen, women are more verbal - talk more in private situations,
where they use conversation as the “glue” to hold relationships together. But, she says, men talk
more in public situations, where they use conversation to exchange information and gain status.
Tannen points out that we can see these differences even in children. Little girls often play with one
"best friend", their play includes a lot of conversation. Little boys often play games in groups; their
play usually involves more doing than talking. In school, girls are often better at verbal skills, boys
are often better at mathematics.
A recent study at Emory University helps to shed light on the roots of this difference.
Researchers studied conversations between children aged 3-6 and their parents. They found
evidence that parents talk very differently to their sons than they do to their daughters. The
startling conclusion was that parents use more language with their girls. Specifically, when parents
talk with their daughters, they use more descriptive language and more details. There is also far
more talk about emotions, especially with daughters than with sons.
Questions 29: Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. Little girls and little boys have different ways of playing.
B. Women talk more than men on the whole.
C. It's a stereotype that women talk more than men.
D. Women talk more in private, and men talk more in public.
Questions 30: The word "they" in the first paragraph refers to ______.
A. situations
B. men
C. women
D. men and women
Questions 31: Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Parents use more language to talk with their daughters.
B. Parents give more love to their daughters than their sons.
C. Boys don't like showing their emotions.
D. Boy's play usually involves more talking than doing.
Questions 32: Which word could best replace "startling" in the second paragraph?
A. beginning
B. annoying
C. interesting
D. surprising
Questions 33: Which of the following statements is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Women use conversation as the "glue" to hold relationships together.
B. One little girl often plays with many of her best friends.
C. Parents talk to their sons and their daughters very differently.
D. Men use conversation to exchange information and gain status.
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 from 34 to 40.
In the study of 15 countries, including the US, UK, Japan, India, Brazil, Argentina, Belgium,
Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden, it was discovered
that 41 percent of "highly mobile" employees (those who more often worked from home)
considered themselves highly stressed as well, compared to only 25 percent of those who worked
only on-site.
This news may come as a shock to many people who may consider a work-from-home
lifestyle to be one that's less stressful and marked with more personal freedom. Part of this stress
experienced by those highly mobile workers may be due to the fact that those who work from home
face a host of challenges that are unique to this particular setup. It is true that most people love the
flexibility that comes with working from home: getting up and going to sleep at times that are

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dictated more by one's personal body clock and tastes can be wonderfully liberating. It can also
get out of hand and feel stressful, however, to be free from the structure that once felt confining.
Likewise with the freedom from dealing with obnoxious co-workers. While most people may
enjoy having the freedom to choose who they interact with each day and love to avoid listening to
office gossip, complaints, and politics, they may be surprised by the isolation they feel when their
interactions aren't automatic and they need to put in an effort to see anyone at all.
Many of these factors may balance each other out stress-wise, but the recent UN study
suggests that the increased reliance on mobile devices may push the work-from-home crowd over
the edge into higher-stress territory. These experiences may come as a surprise to someone who is
new to working at home, but they are commonly experienced. They are also common sources of
stress. There must be more on these and other widespread sources of stress for those who live
where they work, have zero commute time, and may not realize that they are not alone in the
surprising sources of stress they face.
(Adapted from https://www.verywellmind.com/)
Question 34: Which of the followings best serves as the title of the article?
A. The Study of Workers in the 15 Countries
B. Job and One's Personal Body Clock and Tastes
C. The Recent UN Study of Co-workers in Offices
D. Research on Stress and Working from Home
Question 35: According to the passage, what may give those who work from home a shock?
A. On-site work may be more challenging due to its particular setup.
B. It's more stressful to work from home than to work on-site.
C. 41 percent of people working from home feel disappointed at their work.
D. Working from home is 25 percent more effective than working on-site.
Question 36: The word “liberating” in paragraph 2 most probably means ______.
A. free
B. emotional
C. solid
D. hateful
Question 37: Which of the followings is NOT true about working from home?
A. Working from home has its own particular challenges.
B. Many people like working from home since it gives more freedom.
C. It's quite easy for those who work from home to see others and interact with them.
D. Flexibility at home can make people stressed.
Question 38: The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. complaints
B. most people
C. interactions
D. co-workers
Question 39: The word “reliance” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. impression
B. dependence
C. efficiency
D. curiosity
Question 40: What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. There are many sources of stress for those who work from home.
B. Working from home may give you more experience.
C. People will no longer feel lonely when working at home.
D. It's common to have surprising promotions thanks to working at home.

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TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN
KÌ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2025
NHÓM BỘ MÔN TIẾNG ANH
Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Đề thi minh họa môn: TIẾNG ANH
(Đề thi gồm 04 trang)
Thời gian làm bài. 50 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Họ và tên thí sinh:……………………………………………………………………. SBD:…………………………
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. good
B. moon
C. groom
D. food
Question 2: A. chance
B. check
C. machine
D. beaches
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. cancer
B. treatment
C. disease
D. tissue
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Question 4: A. courageous B. institute

C. character

D. internet

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5: You'd better get up and do something meaningful as you ______ for at least four hours.
A. are sleeping
B. will sleep
C. slept
D. have slept
Question 6: Everyone hopes to gain a place at that prestigious university, ______?
A. doesn't she
B. don't they
C. doesn't he
D. do they
Question 7: My new sofa is ______ than the old one that you used to see.
A. more comfortable B. more comfortably C. most comfortable D. comfortable
Question 8: Governments decided ______ tough measures to deal with terrorism.
A. to take
B. taking
C. will take
D. took
Question 9: What chemical is this? It's ______ a horrible smell.
A. giving off
B. taking over
C. going down
D. putting up
Read the following advertisement/school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks
from 10 to 15.
Graduation Ceremony Announcement:
"Dear seniors and families, we are excited to announce that the Graduation Ceremony will take
place (10) ______ June 10th at 5:00 PM in the school auditorium. This is a significant milestone,
and we look forward to celebrating your achievements. Each graduating student will receive two
guest tickets, which can be picked up from (11) ______ main office starting next Monday. Please
make sure to arrive at least 30 minutes before the ceremony begins, and dress (11) ______ for this
formal occasion. We are proud of all your hard work and can't wait to honor the Class of 2024!"
Question 10: A. at
B. of
C. in
D. on
Question 11: A. a
B. an
C. the
D. 0 (no article)
Question 12: A. appropriate B. appropriately
C. appropriation
D. appropriated
Organic Skincare Products
"Revitalize your skin with PureEssence Organic Skincare. Our all-natural, eco-friendly skincare
products (13) ______ to nourish, rejuvenate, and protect your skin. Enriched with organic
botanicals and essential oils, PureEssence delivers effective solutions for every skin type. From
hydrating serums to soothing masks, our products are free from harsh chemicals and synthetic
additives, (14) ______ a gentle yet powerful skincare experience. Pamper yourself with the purity
of nature and enjoy a radiant, healthy complexion. Discover the benefits of PureEssence and
embrace your natural beauty. (15) ______, shop now and experience the difference of organic
skincare. PureEssence: Naturally beautiful, naturally you."
Question 13: A. crafted
B. have crafted
C. are crafted
D. are crafting
Question 14: A. ensuring
B. providing
C. supplying
D. hurrying
Question 15: A. But
B. Should
C. Yet
D. Thus
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the
sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 16. a. Albert Einstein was one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century.
b. He developed the theory of relativity, which revolutionized modern physics.
c. His achievements in physics are still celebrated today.
d. Einstein's work laid the foundation for many technological advancements.
e. He received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921.
A. c-b-d-a-e
B. c-a-b-e-d
C. a-b-e-d-c
D. a-d-b-e-c
Question 17. a. Before the invention of the airplane, long-distance travel was time-consuming.
b. Aviation has transformed the way people travel.
c. Their first flight took place on December 17, 1903.
d. The Wright brothers are credited with inventing and building the world's first
successful airplane.
e. It has made the world more connected and accessible.
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f. Today, airplanes are a common mode of transportation.
A. b-c-a-d-e-f
B. b-a-d-c-e-f
C. b-e-d-c-a-f
D. b-e-c-d-a-f
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits
each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 23.
Father's Day was created to complement Mother's Day. Like Mother's Day (18) ______,
Father's Day celebrates fatherhood and paternal bonds; (19) ______. Many countries celebrate it on
the third Sunday of June, but it is also celebrated widely on other days. Historically, Sonora Smart
Dodd was the woman behind the celebration of male parenting. (20) ______, the Civil War veteran
William Jackson Smart, was a single parent who raised his six children there. After hearing a sermon
about Jarvis' Mother's Day in 1909, she told her pastor (21) ______. Although she initially suggested
June 5, her father's birthday, the pastors did not have enough time to prepare their sermons, and
the celebration was deferred to the third Sunday of June. The first celebration was in Spokane.
Washington at the YMCA Young Men's Christian Association) on June 19, 1910. Since then it has
become a traditional day every year. (22) ______, on this day people may have a party celebrating
male parenting or simply make a phone call or send a greeting card. (23) ______, schools help
children prepare handmade gifts for their fathers many days before the celebration.
Question 18: A. which honors mothers and motherhood
B. who honoring mothers and motherhood
C. whom that honors mothers and motherhood
D. in that honors mothers and motherhood
Question 19: A. it raises the influence of fathers with society
B. it provides the influence of fathers in society
C. it highlights the influence of fathers in society
D. it increases the influence of fathers for society
Question 20: A. Their father
B. Her father
C. Whose father
D. Its father
Question 21: A. this fathers would have a similar holiday honored them
B. when fathers should have a different holiday honoring them
C. why fathers would have a similar holiday honoring them
D. that fathers should have a similar holiday honoring them
Question 22: A. In recognition of what fathers do for their families
B. In favor of what fathers do for their families
C. In place of what fathers do for their families
D. In comparison of what fathers do for their families
Question 23: A. However
B. Nevertheless
C. Otherwise
D. Besides
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to 28.
It is great to have pen-pals. In my opinion, friendship is among the meaningful relations in
our life. (24) ______ of my friends have pen-pals and they correspond regularly. A friend of mine once
got a letter from the school mailbox and told me a lot of interesting things about her pen-pal. That
made me excited and I was eager to have one. Therefore, I got online and did some chatting. I was
lucky to get to know a very nice Australian girl (25) ______ name was Jenny. She and I are the same
age and we have a lot of things in (26) ______.
Although my English was not very good at first, we were able to understand each other quite
well. My English has improved a lot. Jenny has never been to Viet Nam. (27) ______, she thinks well of
our country and our people. When she comes to Viet Nam, I will (28) ______ her to some interesting
places, especially our World Heritage Sites, such as Ha Long Bay, Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Tower.
Through her mail, she tells me about her country. Thanks to Jenny, I know more and more about
Australia. I hope to be an exchange student in Australia some day and we will be able to meet.
Questions 24: A. Many
Questions 25: A. whom
Questions 26: A. popular
Questions 27: A. Although
Questions 28: A. bring

B. Much
B. who
B. need
B. However
B. take

C. Each
C. whose
C. mind
C. Moreover
C. carry

D. Every
D. that
D. common
D. Otherwise
D. hold
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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 from 29 to 33.
Who talk more men or women? Most people believe that women talk more. However,
linguist Deborah Tannen, who has studied the communication style of men and women, says that
this is a stereotype. According to Tannen, women are more verbal - talk more in private situations,
where they use conversation as the “glue” to hold relationships together. But, she says, men talk
more in public situations, where they use conversation to exchange information and gain status.
Tannen points out that we can see these differences even in children. Little girls often play with one
"best friend", their play includes a lot of conversation. Little boys often play games in groups; their
play usually involves more doing than talking. In school, girls are often better at verbal skills, boys
are often better at mathematics.
A recent study at Emory University helps to shed light on the roots of this difference.
Researchers studied conversations between children aged 3-6 and their parents. They found
evidence that parents talk very differently to their sons than they do to their daughters. The
startling conclusion was that parents use more language with their girls. Specifically, when parents
talk with their daughters, they use more descriptive language and more details. There is also far
more talk about emotions, especially with daughters than with sons.
Questions 29: Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. Little girls and little boys have different ways of playing.
B. Women talk more than men on the whole.
C. It's a stereotype that women talk more than men.
D. Women talk more in private, and men talk more in public.
Questions 30: The word "they" in the first paragraph refers to ______.
A. situations
B. men
C. women
D. men and women
Questions 31: Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Parents use more language to talk with their daughters.
B. Parents give more love to their daughters than their sons.
C. Boys don't like showing their emotions.
D. Boy's play usually involves more talking than doing.
Questions 32: Which word could best replace "startling" in the second paragraph?
A. beginning
B. annoying
C. interesting
D. surprising
Questions 33: Which of the following statements is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Women use conversation as the "glue" to hold relationships together.
B. One little girl often plays with many of her best friends.
C. Parents talk to their sons and their daughters very differently.
D. Men use conversation to exchange information and gain status.
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 from 34 to 40.
In the study of 15 countries, including the US, UK, Japan, India, Brazil, Argentina, Belgium,
Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden, it was discovered
that 41 percent of "highly mobile" employees (those who more often worked from home)
considered themselves highly stressed as well, compared to only 25 percent of those who worked
only on-site.
This news may come as a shock to many people who may consider a work-from-home
lifestyle to be one that's less stressful and marked with more personal freedom. Part of this stress
experienced by those highly mobile workers may be due to the fact that those who work from home
face a host of challenges that are unique to this particular setup. It is true that most people love the
flexibility that comes with working from home: getting up and going to sleep at times that are
dictated more by one's personal body clock and tastes can be wonderfully liberating. It can also
get out of hand and feel stressful, however, to be free from the structure that once felt confining.
Likewise with the freedom from dealing with obnoxious co-workers. While most people may
enjoy having the freedom to choose who they interact with each day and love to avoid listening to
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office gossip, complaints, and politics, they may be surprised by the isolation they feel when their
interactions aren't automatic and they need to put in an effort to see anyone at all.
Many of these...