MỤC TIÊU ĐIỂM 9, 10 TIẾNG ANH THPT

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. courage B. honour C. favour D. labour
Question 2. A. extinction B. exhibit C. exhaustion D. exist

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 primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. explain B. involve C. purpose D. advise
Question 4. A. untrustworthy B. diversity C. encouraging D. inattentive

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. At first Susan was trained to be __________ scriptwriter, but later she worked as
__________ secretary.
A. the / a B. a / a C. the / the D. a / the
Question 6. If we leave here now, we can drive half the distance before we stop __________ lunch.
A. for having B. having had C. having D. to have
Question 7. Look! The yard is wet. It __________ last night.
A. must have rained B. couldn’t have rained
C. must rain D. should have rained
Question 8. It is recommended that he __________ this course.
A. took B. takes C. take D. taking
Question 9. It was not until 1915 __________ the cinema became an industry.
A. what B. that C. when D. how
Question 10. Housework is less tiring and boring thanks to the invention of __________ devices.
A. environment-friendly B. time-consuming
C. labor-saving D. pollution-free
Question 11. The judge __________ murderer to a lifetime imprisonment.
A. prosecuted B. entenced C. convicted D. accused
Question 12. __________ migrate long distances is well documented.
A. That it is birds B. That birds

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 C. Birds that D. It is that birds
Question 13. Bill asked his sister __________ .
A. where would she go the following day
B. where you will go tomorrow
C. where you would go tomorrow
D. where she would go the following day
Question 14. Lan was __________ of the two sisters.
A. the clever B. as clever as C. he cleverer D. the cleverest
Question 15. The Government has brought __________ a new law in an effort to prevent further
environmental deterioration.
A. in B. about C. up D. on
Question 16. Are you taking __________ this semester?
A. house economics B. home economic
C. house economic D. home economics
Question 17. It gets __________ when the winter is coming.
A. cold and cold B. old and colder
C. more and more cold D. colder and colder
Question 18. I don’t remember __________ of your decision to change our plan.
A. to tell B. being told C. telling D. to be told

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 19. Relaxation therapy teaches us not to fret over small problems in life.
A. get involved in B. worry about C. look for D. get angry about
Question 20. I’m sorry I can’t go to the movies with you this weekend - I’m up to my ears in work.
A. very busy B. very bored C. very scared D. very idle

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 21. There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.
A. clear B. obvious C. thin D. insignificant
Question 22. Mary decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.
A. single B. married C. divorced D. separated

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each
of the following exchanges.
Question 23. Mary invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night and Sarah accepted.
- Mary: “Shall we eat out tonight ?”
- Sarah: “______________.”
A. That’s a great idea B. That’s acceptable
C. You are welcome D. It’s kind of you to invite
Question 24. - John: “I didn’t pass my driving test.”
- Anna: “______________!”
A. Better luck next time B. So poor
C. Congratulations D. That was nice of them

Read the following passage 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 25 to 29.
Welcome to the Netherlands, a tiny country that only extends, at its broadest, 312 km north to south, and
264 km east to west - (25) _________ the land area increases slightly each year as a result of continuous
land reclamation and drainage. With a lot of heart and much to offer, ‘Holland,’ as it is (26) _________
known to most of us abroad - a name stemming from its once most prominent provinces - has more going
on per kilometer than most countries, and more English-speaking natives. You’ll be impressed by its (27)
_________ cities and charmed by its countryside and villages, full of contrasts. From the exciting variety
on offer, you could choose a romantic canal boat tour in Amsterdam, a Royal Tour by coach in The
Hague, or a hydrofoil tour around the biggest harbour in the world - Rotterdam. In season you could visit
the dazzling bulb fields, enjoy a full day on a boat, or take a bike tour through the pancake-flat
countryside spiced with windmills. The possibilities are countless and the nationwide tourist office is on
hand to give you information and help you (28) _________ reservations. You’ll have (29) _________
language problems here, as the Dutch are true linguists and English is spoken here almost universally.
Question 25. A. so B. despite C. in spite of D. although
Question 26. A. regularly B. occasionally C. commonly D. unusually
Question 27. A. historic B. historical C. historically D. historian
Question 28. A. sit B. catch C. do D. make
Question 29. A. few B. a few C. little D. a little

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 30 to 34.

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 Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of
communicating without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known
culture. The basic function of signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts
attention, as. For example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the
potential for communication is very great. Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain
meaning in and of themselves. A stop sign or a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently.
Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship
with the receiver’s cultural perceptions. In some cultures, applauding in a theater provides performers
with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also communicate certain
cultural messages.
Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantage.
They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver. As
a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods are based
upon speech. Radio, television, and the telephone are only a few.
Question 30. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. Gestures B. Signs and signals C. Speech D. Communication
Question 31. What does the author say about speech?
A. It is dependent upon the advances made by inventors.
B. It is the most advanced form of communication.
C. It is necessary for communication to occur.
D. It is the only true form of communication.
Question 32. All of the following are true EXCEPT __________.
A. Signals, symbols, signs and gestures are found in every culture
B. Signals, symbols, signs and gestures are very useful
C. Signals, symbols, signs and gestures also have disadvantages
D. Signals, symbols, signs and gestures are used for long distance contact
Question 33. The word “it” in paragraph refers to __________.
A. way B. environment C. function D. signal
Question 34. Why were the telephone, radio, and television invented?
A. Because people were unable to understand signs, signals, and symbols.
B. Because people wanted to communicate across long distances.
C. Because people believed that signs, signals, and symbols were obsolete.
D. Because people wanted new forms of communication.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

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correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42.
According to sociologists, there are several different ways in which a person may become
recognized as the leader of a social group in the United States. In the family, traditional cultural patterns
confer leadership on one or both of the parents. In other cases, such as friendship groups, one or more
persons may gradually emerge as leaders, although there is no formal process of selection. In larger
groups, leaders are usually chosen formally through election or recruitment.
Although leaders are often thought to be people with unusual personal ability, decades of research
have failed to produce consistent evidence that there is any category of “natural leaders”. It seems that
there is no set of personal qualities that all leaders have in common; rather, virtually any person may be
recognized as a leader if the person has qualities that meet the needs of that particular group.
Furthermore, although it is commonly supposed that social groups have a single leader, research
suggests that there are typically two different leadership roles that are held by different individuals.
Instrumental leadership is leadership that emphasizes the completion of tasks by a social group. Group
members look to instrumental leaders to “get things” done.” Expressive leadership, on the other hand, is
leadership that emphasizes the collective well-being of a social group’s member. Expressive leaders are
less concerned with the overall goals of the group than with providing emotional support to group
members and attempting to minimize tension and conflict among them. Group members expect
expressive leaders to maintain stable relationships within the group and provide support to individual
members.
Instrumental leaders are likely to have a rather secondary relationship to other group members.
They give orders and may discipline group members who inhibit attainment of the group’s goals.
Expressive leaders cultivate a more personal or primary relationship to others in the group. They offer
sympathy when someone experiences difficulties or is subjected to discipline, are quick to lighten a
serious moment with humor, and try to resolve issues that threaten to divide the group.
As the differences in these two roles suggest, expressive leaders generally receive more personal
affection from group members; instrumental leaders, if they are successful in promoting group goals, may
enjoy a more distant respect.
Question 35. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The problems faced by leaders
B. How leadership differs in small and large groups
C. How social groups determine who will lead them
D. The role of leaders in social groups
Question 36. The passage mentions all of the following ways by which people can become leaders
EXCEPT __________.
A. recruitment B. formal election process

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 C. specific leadership training D. traditional cultural patterns
Question 37. In mentioning “natural leaders” in the second paragraph, the author is making the point that
__________.
A. few people qualify as “natural leaders”
B. there is no proof that “natural leaders” exist
C. “natural leaders’ are easily accepted by the members of a social group
D. “natural leaders” share a similar set of characteristics
Question 38. Which of the following statements about leadership can be inferred from paragraph 2?
A. A person who is an effective leader of a particular group may not be an effective leader in another
group.
B. Few people succeed in sharing a leadership role with another person.
C. A person can best leam how to be an effective leader by studying research on leadership.
D. Most people desire to be leaders but can produce little evidence of their qualifications.
Question 39. The passage indicates that ‘instrumental leaders’ generally focus on __________.
A. ensuring harmonious relationships B. sharing responsibility with group members
C. identifying new leaders D. achieving a goal
Question 40. The word “collective” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to __________.
A. necessary B. typical C. group D. particular
Question 41. The word “them” in the third paragraph refers to __________.
A. expressive leaders B. goals of the group
C. group members D. tension and conflict
Question 42. A “secondary relationship” mentioned in the last paragraph between a leader and the
members of a group could best be characterized as __________.
A. distant B. enthusiastic C. unreliable D. personal

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 43. I (A) had my motorbike (B) repair yesterday (C) but now it still doesn’t (D) work.
Question 44. Some manufacturers are not only (A) raising their prices (B) but also (C) decreasing the
production of their products (D) as well.
Question 45. My husband is an ambitious person (A) who (B) is committed to (C) improve his status (D)
at work.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.

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Question 46. Since we had nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk.
A. Having nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk.
B. Have nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk.
C. Since having nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk.
D. Because having nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk.
Question 47. It is possible that the fire in the ship was started by a bomb.
A. They say that a bomb started the fire in the ship.
B. The fire in the ship might have been started by a bomb.
C. It shall be said the fire in the ship had been started by a bomb.
D. The fire in the ship is known to have been started by a bomb.
Question 48. “Don’t forget to submit your assignments by Friday,” said the teacher to the students.
A. The teacher reminded the students to submit their assignments by Friday.
B. The teacher allowed the students to submit their assignments by Friday.
C. The teacher ordered the students to submit their assignments by Friday.
D. The teacher encouraged the students to submit their assignments by Friday.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each
pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49. He didn’t take his father’s advice. That’s why he is out of work.
A. If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not have been out of work.
B. If he took his father’s advice, he would not be out of work.
C. If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not be out of work.
D. If he takes his father’s advice, he will not be out of work.
Question 50. No one but the experts was able to realize that the painting was an imitation. It greatly
resembled the original.
A. It was obvious that only a person with great talent could fake a painting so successfully.
B. It was hard for ordinary people to judge between the fake painting and the real one, but not for the
experts.
C. It was almost impossible for amateurs to realize that the painting was not authentic, though the
experts could judge it quite easily.
D. The painting looked so much like the authentic one that only the experts could tell it wasn’t genuine.

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Translation: reading passage 1

[1.1]Welcome to the Netherlands, a tiny country that only extends, at its broadest, 312 km north to south,
and 264 km east to west - although the land area increases slightly each year as a result of continuous land
reclamation and drainage.
[1.1]=Chào mừng bạn đến với Hà Lan, một đất nước nhỏ bé chỉ trải dài, rộng nhất là 312 km theo hướng
bắc nam và 264 km từ đông sang tây - mặc dù diện tích đất tăng nhẹ mỗi năm do cải tạo đất và thoát nước
liên tục.

[1.2]With a lot of heart and much to offer, ‘Holland,’ as it is commonly known to most of us abroad - a
name stemming from its once most prominent provinces - has more going on per kilometer than most
countries, and more English-speaking natives.
[1.2]= Với rất nhiều phẩm chất và tình cảm mà bạn sẽ thích, 'Holland-Hà Lan', tên gọi như hầu hết những
người nước ngoài chúng ta biết đến - một cái tên bắt nguồn từ các tỉnh nổi tiếng nhất của nó - có nhiều
cảnh đẹp trên mỗi km và người nói tiếng anh bản địa hơn so với phần lớn các quốc gia.

[1.3]You’ll be impressed by its historic cities and charmed by its countryside and villages, full of
contrasts. From the exciting variety on offer, you could choose a romantic canal boat tour in Amsterdam,
a Royal Tour by coach in The Hague, or a hydrofoil tour around the biggest harbour in the world -
Rotterdam.

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[1.3]= Bạn sẽ bị ấn tượng bởi các thành phố mang đầy lịch sử và bị quyến rũ bởi vùng nông thôn và làng
mạc nơi đây, cùng với đầy dẫy sự tương phản. Nhiều hoạt động thú vị đa dạng cho bạn chọn lựa, bạn có
thể chọn một chuyến tham quan lãng mạn bằng thuyền trên kênh ở Amsterdam, một chuyến tham quan
Hoàng gia bằng xe ngựa ở The Hague, hoặc một chuyến tham quan bằng tàu cánh ngầm quanh bến cảng
lớn nhất thế giới - Rotterdam.

[1.4]In season you could visit the dazzling bulb fields, enjoy a full day on a boat, or take a bike tour
through the pancake-flat countryside spiced with windmills. The possibilities are countless and the
nationwide tourist office is on hand to give you information and help you make reservations.
[1.4]= Vào đúng mùa, bạn có thể ghé thăm những cánh đồng củ ( hoa Tuy-líp) rực rỡ, tận hưởng cả ngày
trên thuyền, hoặc tham gia chuyến đi xe đạp qua vùng nông thôn phẳng lặng được tô điểm với những
chiếc cối xay gió. Sự lựa chọn phong phú vô kể và các văn phòng du lịch trên toàn quốc luôn sẵn sàng
cung cấp cho bạn thông tin và giúp bạn đặt chỗ.

[1.5]You’ll have few language problems here, as the Dutch are true linguists and English is spoken here
almost universally.
[1.5]= Bạn sẽ ít gặp các vấn đề về ngôn ngữ ở đây, vì người Hà Lan là những nhà ngôn ngữ học thực thụ
và tiếng Anh được sử dụng gần như là phổ biến tại đây.
Reading passage 2
[1.1]Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of
communicating without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known
culture.
[1.1]= Mặc dù lời nói là hình thức giao tiếp tiên tiến nhất, nhưng cũng có rất nhiều cách giao tiếp khác mà
không cần sử dụng lời nói. Giao tiếp bằng "tín hiệu", "dấu hiệu", "biểu tượng" và cử chỉ có thể được tìm
thấy trong mọi nền văn hóa mà chúng ta đã biết tới.

[1.2]The basic function of signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts
attention, as. For example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the
potential for communication is very great.
[1.2]= Chức năng cơ bản của 'tín hiệu" là tác động đến môi trường theo cách thu hút sự chú ý, như. Ví dụ,
các dấu chấm và dấu gạch ngang của một mạch điện báo. Được mã hóa để chỉ lời nói, tiềm năng giao tiếp
là rất lớn.

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[1.3]Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves. A stop
sign or a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently.
[1.3]= Tuy ít thích ứng với việc mã hóa các từ, các "dấu hiệu" cũng chứa đựng ý nghĩa trong mình và của
riêng chúng. Biển Báo dừng hoặc Cột Hiệu Cắt Tóc truyền tải ý nghĩa nhanh chóng và tiện lợi.

[1.4]Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate
relationship with the receiver’s cultural perceptions. In some cultures, applauding in a theater provides
performers with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also
communicate certain cultural messages.
[1.4]= Các "biểu tượng" khó mô tả hơn tín hiệu hay dấu hiệu vì mối quan hệ phức tạp của chúng với cách
nhận thức văn hóa của người nhận. Ở một số nền văn hóa, việc vỗ tay trong rạp hát mang đến cho người
biểu diễn một biểu tượng tán thành của thính giả. Các "cử chỉ" như vẫy tay và bắt tay cũng truyền đạt
những thông điệp văn hóa nhất định.

[2.1]Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantage.
They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver. As
a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods are based
upon speech. Radio, television, and the telephone are only a few.
[2.1]= Mặc dù các "tín hiệu", "dấu hiệu", "biểu tượng" và "cử chỉ" rất hữu ích, nhưng chúng cũng có một
nhược điểm lớn. Chúng thường không cho phép chia sẻ ý tưởng mà không có người gửi ở ngay cạnh
người nhận. Do đó, các phương tiện giao tiếp được sử dụng trong khoảng cách xa và thời gian kéo dài
đều dựa trên lời nói. Đài phát thanh, truyền hình và điện thoại chỉ là một số ít (trong số các phương tiện
giao tiếp dùng lời nói ở khoảng cách xa).
Reading passage 3

[1]According to sociologists, there are several different ways in which a person may become
recognized as the leader of a social group in the United States. In the family, traditional cultural patterns
confer leadership on one or both of the parents. In other cases, such as friendship groups, one or more
persons may gradually emerge as leaders, although there is no formal process of selection. In larger
groups, leaders are usually chosen formally through election or recruitment.
[1]= Theo các nhà xã hội học, có một số cách khác nhau để một người có thể được công nhận là
lãnh đạo của một nhóm xã hội ở Hoa Kỳ. Trong gia đình, các kiểu văn hóa truyền thống trao quyền lãnh
đạo cho một hoặc cả hai bên cha mẹ. Trong các trường hợp khác, chẳng hạn như các nhóm bạn bè, một
hoặc nhiều người có thể dần dần trở thành lãnh đạo, mặc dù không có quy trình lựa chọn chính thức.

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Trong các nhóm lớn hơn, các nhà lãnh đạo thường được lựa chọn chính thức thông qua bầu cử hoặc tuyển
chọn.

[2]Although leaders are often thought to be people with unusual personal ability, decades of
research have failed to produce consistent evidence that there is any category of “natural leaders”. It
seems that there is no set of personal qualities that all leaders have in common; rather, virtually any
person may be recognized as a leader if the person has qualities that meet the needs of that particular
group.
[2]= Mặc dù các nhà lãnh đạo thường được cho là những người có năng lực cá nhân khác thường,
nhiều thập kỷ nghiên cứu đã không đưa ra được bằng chứng nhất quán rằng có bất kỳ kiểu “nhà lãnh đạo
bẩm sinh” nào. Dường như không có tập hợp các phẩm chất cá nhân mà tất cả các nhà lãnh đạo đều có
chung; thay vào đó, hầu như bất kỳ người nào cũng có thể được công nhận là lãnh đạo nếu người đó có
những phẩm chất đáp ứng nhu cầu của nhóm cụ thể đó.

[3.1]Furthermore, although it is commonly supposed that social groups have a single leader,
research suggests that there are typically two different leadership roles that are held by different
individuals. Instrumental leadership is leadership that emphasizes the completion of tasks by a social
group. Group members look to instrumental leaders to “get things” done.”
[3.1]= Hơn nữa, mặc dù người ta thường cho rằng các nhóm xã hội chỉ có một nhà lãnh đạo duy
nhất, nhưng nghiên cứu cho thấy rằng thường có hai vai trò lãnh đạo khác nhau do các cá nhân khác nhau
nắm giữ. “Lãnh đạo định hướng sản xuất” là lãnh đạo nhấn mạnh việc hoàn thành nhiệm vụ của một
nhóm xã hội. Các thành viên trong nhóm tìm đến các nhà lãnh đạo định hướng sản xuất để “hoàn thành
công việc”.

[3.2]Expressive leadership, on the other hand, is leadership that emphasizes the collective well-
being of a social group’s member. Expressive leaders are less concerned with the overall goals of the
group than with providing emotional support to group members and attempting to minimize tension and
conflict among them. Group members expect expressive leaders to maintain stable relationships within
the group and provide support to individual members.
[3.2]= Mặt khác, “lãnh đạo định hướng con người” là lãnh đạo nhấn mạnh đến hạnh phúc tập thể
của một thành viên trong nhóm xã hội. Các nhà lãnh đạo định hướng con người ít quan tâm đến các mục
tiêu chung của nhóm hơn là hỗ trợ tinh thần cho các thành viên trong nhóm và cố gắng giảm thiểu căng
thẳng và xung đột giữa họ. Các thành viên trong nhóm mong đợi các nhà lãnh đạo định hướng con người
duy trì các mối quan hệ ổn định trong nhóm và hỗ trợ các thành viên cá nhân.

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 [4]Instrumental leaders are likely to have a rather secondary relationship to other group members.
They give orders and may discipline group members who inhibit attainment of the group’s goals.
Expressive leaders cultivate a more personal or primary relationship to others in the group. They offer
sympathy when someone experiences difficulties or is subjected to discipline, are quick to lighten a
serious moment with humor, and try to resolve issues that threaten to divide the group.
[4]= Các nhà lãnh đạo định hướng sản xuất có thể có mối quan hệ thứ cấp với các thành viên khác
trong nhóm. Họ ra lệnh và có thể kỷ luật những thành viên ngăn cản việc đạt mục tiêu của nhóm. Các nhà
lãnh đạo định hướng con người chú trọng nuôi dưỡng mối quan hệ cá nhân hoặc sơ cấp với những người
khác trong nhóm. Họ thông cảm khi ai đó gặp khó khăn hoặc bị kỷ luật, nhanh chóng làm nhẹ khoảnh
khắc căng thẳng bằng sự hài hước và cố gắng giải quyết các vấn đề có nguy cơ gây chia rẽ nhóm.

[5]As the differences in these two roles suggest, expressive leaders generally receive more personal
affection from group members; instrumental leaders, if they are successful in promoting group goals, may
enjoy a more distant respect.
[5]= Vì sự khác biệt trong hai vai trò này cho thấy, các nhà lãnh đạo định hướng con người thường nhận
được nhiều tình cảm cá nhân hơn từ các thành viên trong nhóm; các nhà lãnh đạo định hướng sản xuất ,
nếu họ thành công trong việc thúc đẩy các mục tiêu của nhóm, có thể nhận được sự tôn trọng nhiều hơn.

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