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(Buổi 2)
Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the
numbered blanks.
DUBAI, THE CITY OF GOLD
Situated on the coast of the Persian Gulf, Dubai is one of the seven countries that today make
up the United Arab Emirates. The capital, also named Dubai, was founded at the beginning of the
19th century, and, because of its (1)_____ location, it rapidly became popular with foreign
tradesmen.
Today, Dubai is a modern, thriving city attracting an increasing (2)_____ of tourists. If you come
here in the summer, however, be warned. The temperature (3)_____ a high of over 47 degrees
Celsius, so remember to drink plenty of water.
Dubai City is where everyone will want to start their sightseeing. Of course, you can visit one
of the modern shopping malls, but for a completely different (4)_____, go to a souk - a traditional
market that you can find in many parts of Dubai, selling clothes, jewellery, food and sculptures.
One thing you will be expected to do is to (5)_____ with the shopkeeper before agreeing on a price.
It is not just about (6)_____ a bargain, it is part of the culture.
There is no doubt that Dubai is an exciting place. It has been said that it is the fastest growing
city in the world, with 800 people setting up home here every day! It really is a futuristic city that
will (7)_____ your breath away.
Question 1: A. first B. major C. super D. prime
Question 2: A. total B. amount C. sum D. number
Question 3: A. make B. achieve C. realise D. reach
Question 4: A. event B. experience C. incident D. occurrence
Question 5: A. contract B. bicker C. quarrel D. haggle
Question 6: A. selling B. striking C. dealing D. trading
Question 7: A. snatch B. take C. grasp D. pull
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Most of us associate robots with films such as Star Wars, I, Robot or Al, but in reality they
have more to do with social issues and politics rather than science fiction. The term 'robot' first
made its appearance in a play entitled Rossum’s Universal Robots written almost a century ago
by a Czechoslovakian playwright by the name of Karel Capek. Capek got the name robot from the
Slavic word ‘robota’ which means forced labour. In his play, he portrays a society where robots,
which look human, are mass produced to work in the place of people.
Capek’s story was well received by the critics but never really got credit for being the
source of the notion of robots. The play has significant relevance to our society today, as
humanoid-type robots are being created to fulfil a wide range of tasks. Robot engineers are not

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only developing mindless worker drones, but are attempting to create human-like companion
robots for people. Consequently, the question of what actually makes us human is the subject of
lively debate.
In the USA, sociable robotics is developing at a relatively rapid rate and a human companion
type of robot could soon be a reality. Japanese researchers see a very bright future for these
robots who will serve as friends or family to the lonely. Nevertheless, one needs to ask if a human
being can have a relationship with a machine in the same way as they do with other people or
animals, and if so, what effect this could have on our society. The success of robot toys or virtual
pets suggests that this type of relationship is possible. Research shows that children tend to have
similar relationships with humans as with non-humans whereas the same is true for adults only
with pets or when the robot is designed to look like a child. This is probably because robots
display superficial emotions and cannot as yet replace human touch. But will these machines one
day succeed in replacing humans?
Some paint a very dark picture of a robot society and predict that artificially intelligent
machines will take control of the entire planet and dominate the human race. However, robot
technology is still in its Infancy and the idea of them taking over the world is pure fantasy to most
of us, including scientists. In fact, most robots can only perform very basic tasks and even the
most advanced robot that is capable of expressing over forty different emotions seems to do so in
a totally random manner, regardless of what is going on around it.
In spite of the simplicity of today’s robots, robotic technology is impacting our everyday lives
in a dramatic way. Nowadays, our robots are becoming more and more like those portrayed in
Capeks work. In a society where human relationships are so often strained, it is no surprise that
the possibility for human-robot relationships is increasing.
Question 1: Adults tend to have good relationships with _____.
A. virtual pets B. childlike robots C. non-humans D. robot toys
Question 2: There is a lot of discussion about _____.
A. what a human really is. B. the nature of a humanoid robot
C. how a robot is made up D. the truth about companionship.
Question 3: The phrase ‘was well received by the critics’ means _____.
A. the story was sent to a lot of critics B. the author was criticised by other writers
C. they praised the writer for his linguistic skills D. reviewers thought the story was good
Question 4: Most critics ignored the fact that _____.
A. robots can do a lot of tasks B. Capek came up with the idea of robots
C. humanoid robots are being created D. robots are important in our society
Question 5: Japanese researchers think that robots could _____.
A. be of use to families B. be put to use as servants
C. be useful to engineers D. be of use to people who live alone
Question 6: When most people think of robots, they tend to think of _____.
A. literature B. social issues C. politics D. films

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Question 7: Advanced robots still only _____.

A. perform basic tasks B. express emotions randomly
C. react to emotions just like humans. D. express over forty emotions

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
In recent years many countries of the world have been with the problem of how to make
their workers more productive. Some experts claim the answer is to make jobs more varied. But
do more various jobs lead to greater productivity? There is evidence to suggest that while variety
certainly makes the workers' life more enjoyable," it does not actually make him work harder. As
far as increasing productivity is concerned, then variety is not an important factor.
Other experts feel that giving the worker freedom to do his job in his own way is important,
and there is no doubt that this is true. The problem is that this kind of freedom cannot easily be
given in the modern factory with its complicated machinery which must be used very little that
can be done to create it.
Another very important consideration is how each worker contributes to the product he is
making. In most factories the worker sees only one part of the. product. Some car factories are
now experimenting with having many small production lines rather than one large one, so that
each worker contributes more to the production of the cars on his line, it would seem that not
only is degree of the worker contribution an important factor, therefore, but it is also one we can
do something about.
To what extent does more money lead to greater productivity? The workers themselves
certainly think this js important. But perhaps they want more money only because the work they
do is boring. Money just lets them enjoy their spare time more. A similar argument may explain
demands for shorter working hours. Perhaps if we succeed in making their jobs more interesting,
they will neither want more money, nor will shorter working hours be so important to them.
Question 1: For a worker on an assembly line in a car factory, the job is not enjoyable because
_____.
A. the importance of his job is not clear to him B. his life in spare time is more interesting
C. he can only make a part of a car D. he does not know what he is doing
Question 2: The word "argument" is closest in meaning to _____.
A. speech B. talk C. lecture D. discussion
Question 3: The best title for this passage may be _____.
A. Making Jobs More Interesting B. Problems of Modern Workers
C. How to Improve Labour Productivity D. Pushing Workers to Produce More
Question 4: In the article, the word "productivity" means _____.
A. the activity of producing something B. the plan and the method of production
C. both the quantity and quality of a product D. the production volume in a time unit
Question 5: The reason why a worker cannot have freedom in doing the job in his own way is
that _____.
A. the bosses can create very little freedom of choices for workers

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B. the machinery is so complex that it should be fixed

C. the production lines are too large in modern factories
D. the machines must be operated strictly according to instructions and rules
Question 6: Which of the following is the best way to make workers work harder according to
the author?
A. Replacing large production lines with small ones.
B. Giving them more spare time.
C. Increasing their pay.
D. Making the work itself meaningful.
Question 7: The word “this” refers to _____.
A. making him work harder
B. the modern factory with its complicated machinery
C. giving the worker freedom to do his job in his own way
D. the doubt about how productive the worker is with freedom to work

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