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CÁC BÀI ĐỌC ĐIỀN - SGK 12 (OLD)
CÁC BÀI ĐỌC ĐIỀN - SGK 12 (OLD)
Spanish households are becoming smaller and the family structure is changing with modernity and
urbanization. However, family members generally seek to live in close (1) to each other where
possible. Today, the nuclear family structure is the common living arrangement in Spain - this being
a household comprising ( =include= combine) a couple and their unmarried children. Spanish
children may live with their parents longer than what is common in the English-speaking West,
sometimes into their 30s and 40s. This cultural (2) reflects the closeness of family relationships;
however, it is often necessitated now by the high cost of living and economic struggles faced by
younger generations in Spain over the past decade.
Generally, once a child has met a long-term partner, they will seek to move out of their parents'
home. There is a Spanish saying that "casado casa quiere" (a married person wants a house), (3)
refers to young couples wanting their own privacy and space once they are in a committed
relationship. This aspiration can literally include homeownership, but not necessarily.
Sometimes three generations may live together with grandparents moving in(tiếp tục) to help with
raising children. (4) many elderly people in Spain are quite independent. It is common for them
to live alone (or as a couple) and receive visits from children, other relatives, or friends often
throughout the week. Elderly Spaniards also know (5) locals throughout(thông qua) their town
or neighborhood that they may see at plazas or during their daily errands. It is very uncommon for
families to put elderly relatives in retirement villages or old-age care homes. If someone is in need of
daily care, they usually move in with other members of the family.
(Source: https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/spanish-culture/spanish-culture-family)
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3. A whose B.who C. that D. which
4. A Hence Moreover C. Therefore D. However
5. A any little C. many D. much
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3. A obey ( rule) 8. abide by\ C. comply with ( for D. adhere
suggestion
4. A some 8. plenty C. little D. much
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5. A whom B. that C. who D. where
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the child pass the entrance exam at a private elementary school. The academic year starts in April
and ends in March, having a summer vacation in August and a winter vacation from the end of
December to the beginning of January.
Japanese students consistently rank highly among OECD students in terms of quality and performance
in reading literacy, mathematics, and sciences. It is one of the top-performing OECD countries in reading
literacy, mathematics, and sciences on Program for International Student Assessment tests with the
average student scoring 528.7, (3) with the OECD average of 493, placing it third in the world in
the 2015 ranking. Japan's populace is well educated and its society highly values education as a platform
for socioeconomic mobility and for gaining employment in the country's high-tech economy. The
country's large (4) of highly educated and skilled individuals is largely responsible for ushering
Japan's post-war economic growth. Tertiary-educated adults in Japan particularly graduates in sciences
and engineering, benefit economically and socially from their education and skills in the country's high
tech economy.
(5) Japan ranks highly on the PISA tests, its educational system has been criticized in the US for
its focus on standardized testing and conformity; bullying problems; and its strong academic pressure
on students. According to data from PISA 2018 and TIMSS 2015, incidents of bullying in pre-tertiary
education were lower than in most OECD countries, and the total time spent studying inside and outside
school was below the OECD average.
(Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Japan)
1. A. Almost of 8. Most C. Almost D. Most of
2. A where 8. that C. who D. whom
3. A substituted 8.charged C. compared D. separated
4. A. tarn B. puddle C. pool D.pond
5. A Due to 8. Since C. Although D. However
Unit 9: Books
Private or personal libraries made up of non-fiction and fiction books first appeared in classical
Greece. In the ancient world, the maintaining of a library was usually the (1) of a wealthy
individual. These libraries could have been either private or public, i.e. for people who were
interested in using them. The difference from a modern public library lies in the fact that they were
usually not funded from public sources. It is estimated that in the city of Rome at the end of the 3rd
century there were around 30 public libraries. Public libraries also existed in other cities of the
ancient Mediterranean region. (2) in the Middle Ages, monasteries and universities had also
libraries that could be accessible to the general public. Typically not the whole collection was
available to the public, the books could not be borrowed and often were chained to reading stands to
prevent theft.
The beginning of modern public library begins around the 15th century (3) individuals started to
donate books to towns. The growth of a public library system in the United States started in the late
19th century and was much helped by donations from Andrew Carnegie. This reflected classes in a
society: The poor or the middle class had to access (4) books through a public library or by other
means while the rich could afford to have a private library built in their homes. In the United States,
the Boston Public Library 1852 Report of the Trustees established the justification for the public
library as a tax supported institution (5) to extend educational opportunity and provide for
general culture.
(Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wikijBook)
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1. A birthright 8. charter C. privilege D.lien
2. A Currently 8. Later C. Formerly D. Previously
3. A which 8. when C. whom D.who
4. A much 8. little C. almost D. most
5. A compared 8. counted C. intended D. imposed
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1. A addiction 8. allusion C. adjunct D. exhibition
2. A inspecting. 8. observing C. looking D. introspecting
3. A Some 8. Much C. Plenty D.Each
4. A As 8.Though C. Due to D. Thanks to
5. A which 8. that C. who D. whose
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to Bae Ninh Province, and Viet Tri Stadium is being considered to host a men's football group
alongside Thien Truong Stadium during the group stage.
{Source: https:j/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Southeast_Asian_Games)
1. A. who 8. which C. whom D. when
2. A. grateful 8. notorious C. responsible D. eligible
3. A. invented 8. contrived C. fabricated D. constructed
4. A. every 8. several C. much D. little
5. A. Consequently 8. Similarly C. Specifically D. Previously
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1. A. position 8. plight C. state D. disposition
2. A. Instead 8. In short C. In contrast D. In addition
3. A. admiration 8. fondness C. preparedness D. approval
4. A. which 8. that C. whom D. where
5. A. each 8. many C. much D. any
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