ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP HỌC KÌ I LỚP 12

MÔN: TIẾNG ANH

NĂM HỌC 2023-2024

MA TRẬN ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CUỐI KÌ I – LỚP 12

STT Dạng bài Chuyên đề Số câu NB TH VDT VDC

1 Phát âm - Cách phát âm phụ âm 1 x

- Cách phát âm của nguyên âm 1 x

2 Trọng âm - Trọng âm của từ 2 âm tiết 1 x

- Trọng âm của từ 3 âm tiết 1 x

3 Chọn đáp án - Câu hỏi đuôi 1 x

đúng
- So sánh hơn 1 x

- Giới từ 1 x

- Sự phối thì 1 x

- Mạo từ 1 x

- Câu bị động 1 x

- Danh động từ và động từ nguyên mẫu 1 x

- Thì quá khứ hoàn thành 1 x

- Rút gọn mệnh đề trạng ngữ 1 x

- Từ loại 1 x

- Cụm động từ 1 x

- Cụm từ cố định 1 x

- Thành ngữ 1 x

- Từ vựng 2 x x

4 Đồng nghĩa - Từ đơn 2 x x

5 Trái nghĩa - Từ đơn 1 x

- Thành ngữ 1 x

6 Giao tiếp - Tình huống giao tiếp 2 x x

7 Đọc điền từ - Liên từ/trạng từ liên kết 1 x

 - Đại từ quan hệ 1 x

- Từ vựng 2 x

- Lượng từ/Từ hạn định 1 x

8 Đọc hiểu - Câu hỏi main idea/best title 2 x x

- Câu hỏi TRUE/ NOT 2 x x

TRUE/NOT MENTIONED

- Câu hỏi thông tin chi tiết 2 x x

- Câu hỏi quy chiếu 2 x

- Câu hỏi từ vựng 3 x x

- Câu hỏi suy luận 1 x

9 Tìm lỗi sai - Thì quá khứ đơn 1 x

- Phép quy chiếu 1 x

- Từ vựng dễ nhầm lẫn 1 x

10 Câu đồng - Cấu trúc chuyển đổi thì 1 x

nghĩa
- Câu tường thuật 1 x

- Động từ khuyết thiếu 1 x

11 Kết hợp câu - Câu điều kiện và câu điều ước 1 x

- Đảo ngữ 1 x

Tổng 50 9 21 15 6

ĐỀ MINH HỌA SỐ 1
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. weather B. these C. although D. breath
Question 2. A. pick B. like C. hide D. shine
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in
the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. language B. report C. action D. moment
Question 4. A. recommend B. entertain C. disappear D. calculate
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 5. Mike and Jane are talking about social media.
- Mike: "I think every student should have a social media account."
- Jane: "__________. Its users face the risk of cyberbullying."
A. That's true B. I don't think so
C. I couldn't agree more D. You're completely right
Question 6. John is talking to Tom about the result of the driving test.
- John: “I’ve passed my driving test.” - Tom: “________”
A. Good luck. B. That’s a good idea. C. Congratulations! D. It’s nice of you to say so.
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 7. The sun is a powerful energy source, and this energy source can be harnessed by installing
solar panels.
A. devastated B. expressed C. exploited D. depleted
Question 8. Mitchell appeared at the door, asking me to lend him some money.
A. saw B. smiled C. arrived D. knew
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 9. Participating in teamwork activities helps students develop our social skills.
A. helps B. activities C. our D. in
Question 10. Her last book is published in many languages 5 years ago.
A. is B. last C. published D. years
Question 11. He was regarded as the greatest player of all times because he won the World
Championship for the third successful year.
A. all times B. regarded as C. successful D. won
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 12. She will have to ______ if she wants to pass the final exam.
A. work miracles B. pull up her socks C. take the trouble D. keep her hand in
Question 13. Tom hopes ______ a solution for his trouble in finance soon.
A. to find B. to finding C. finding D. find
Question 14. Your sister is a nurse, ______?
A. wasn’t she B. doesn’t she C. isn’t she D. didn’t she
Question 15. Martin is called the teacher’s pet by his classmates because he is taken under his teacher’s
______.
A. hands B. arms C. wings D. legs
Question 16. Peter is not a modest boy since he often ______ his prizes.
A. takes pride B. appreciates with C. boasts for D. shows off
Question 17. The teacher is proud ______ her students for their hard work.
A. with B. at C. of D. about
Question 18. Air pollution is getting more and more serious in ______ big cities such as Hanoi and Beijing.
A. the B. a C. an D. 0 (no article)
Question 19. Ngoc ______ in the kitchen when she saw a mouse.
A. is cooking B. has cooked C. was cooking D. cooks
Question 20. Richard will go on holiday __________.
A. as soon as he completes the course B. after he had completed the course
C. before he completed the course D. while he was completing the course
Question 21. The lecturer explained the problem very clearly and is always ______ in response to questions.
A. attention B. attentively C. attentive D. attentiveness
Question 22. Tommy is on the way to his friend's birthday party, carrying a gift box ______ with
colourful paper.
A. wrapping B. wrapped C. were wrapped D. having wrapped
Question 23. Anna wants to improve her pronunciation so she decided to ______ a course at her school.
A. arrange B. take C. give D. buy
Question 24. A new textbook ______ by that company next year.
A. will publish B. will be published C. are published D. publish
Question 25. “In one ______ or another I intend to discover the truth. Believe in me” she promises.
A. road B. way C. street D. path
Question 26. We need to do this ______ than we are at the moment.
A. quickly B. the quickest C. more quickly D. most quickly
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 27. Thomas was like a bear with a sore head when he wasn’t chosen for the football team.
A. extremely delighted B. in a bad mood C. in an angry state D. totally disappointed
Question 28. I think a more sophisticated approach is needed to solve this problem.
A. difficult B. expensive C. complicated D. simple
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.
Question 29. It’s forbidden to touch the statues in the museum.
A. You can’t touch the statues in the museum.
B. You mustn’t touch the statues in the museum.
C. You should touch the statues in the museum.
D. You need to touch the statues in the museum.
Question 30. “How long are you going to stay in this city?” Laura asked him.
A. Laura asked him how long was he going to stay in that city.
B. Laura asked him how long is he going to stay in that city.
C. Laura asked him how long he is going to stay in that city.
D. Laura asked him how long he was going to stay in that city.
Question 31. The last time I talked to Rose was three years ago.
A. I hadn't talked to Rose for three years. B. I have talked to Rose for three years.
C. I haven't talked to Rose for three years. D. I didn't talk to Rose three years ago.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines of
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 32. He isn't qualified. He is not given important tasks.
A. If only he were qualified and wouldn't be given important tasks.
B. Provided he is qualified, he will be given important tasks.
C. If he were qualified, he would not be given important tasks.
D. If he were qualified, he would be given important tasks.
Question 33. The train arrived at the station. Shortly after that the passengers rushed towards it.
A. No sooner had the train arrived at the station than the passengers rushed towards it.
B. Hardly had the passengers rushed towards it when the train arrived at the station.
C. Only after has the train arrived at the station the passengers rushed towards it.
D. Not until the train arrived at the station did the passengers rush towards it.
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.
Reality shows have been around for longer than most of us can remember. TV producers find
them cheaper to produce than soap operas or dramas. And the format seems to be as popular as ever.
(34) ______ shows are so addictive that people can’t resist tuning in to them week after week. But why?
Do viewers know how „real‟ reality TV actually is? Of course, some shows are better than others.
When Romeo Met Juliet, (35) ______, was convincing enough for us to believe what went on in the
show. But other shows are less real. (36) ______ are more likely to tell contestants what to say and do
than you may realize. The sob stories (37) ______ we hear each week are more planned than „real‟.
Nevertheless, it seems that the more we watch reality TV, the more tempted we are to believe it's all
true. Is that such a bad thing? Well, one (38) ______ could be that there is a lot more gossiping and
bullying on some shows than seems good for anybody.
Question 34. A. Many B. Much C. Little D. Each
Question 35. A. in addition B. however C. for example D. therefore
Question 36. A. Creators B. Producers C. Inventors D. Constructors
Question 37. A. where B. which C. who D. when
Question 38. A. advantage B. problem C. credit D. solution
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.
Migratory birds face numerous challenges during their long-distance journeys. Although
millions of birds complete these trips successfully, it is important to recognize the perils that they
encounter along the way. One of the most significant challenges is the loss and destruction of natural
habitats, which often leaves birds without adequate food supplies to refuel and continue their journey.
As a result, many birds are stranded, unable to complete their migration.
During their journey, birds need to stop to refuel. However, this presents additional risks, as they
have to risk visiting areas they are not familiar with, whether an open field or a backyard. These are
uncertain times, as they will not know what predators to be wary of while visiting these stopover sites.
Cats that venture outside and feral cats are the most common predators, but wild predators are also a
threat.
For juvenile birds, the risks of migration are even greater. Without guidance from experienced
adult birds, many young birds do not survive their first migratory trip. Juvenile birds must find food
sources and remain on their migratory route, or they risk becoming lost and dying. It’s not uncommon
for backyard birdwatchers to spot a stray young bird at their feeder, unaware that the young bird is
likely lost.

Question 39. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Dangers of bird migration B. Different ways to protect migratory birds
C. A drop in bird population D. Problems caused by migratory birds
Question 40. The word “they” in paragraph 4 refers to ______.
A. food sources B. juvenile birds C. birdwatchers D. risks
Question 41. The word “adequate” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. small B. abundant C. enough D. insufficient
Question 42. Why do birds need to stop during their migration?
A. To socialize with other birds B. To enjoy the scenery
C. To rest and regain their strength D. To avoid predators
Question 43. According to the passage, which is NOT mentioned as one threat to migratory birds?
A. The danger of starvation B. Disease outbreak
C. The presence of predators D. The lack of experience
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.
Do you feel like your teenager is spending most of the day glued to a phone screen? You're not
too far off. A new survey from the Pew Research Center reveals the surprising ways that technology
intersects with teen friendships - and the results show that 57 percent of teens have made at least one
new friend online. Even more surprisingly, only 20 percent of those digital friends ever meet in person.
While teens do connect with their friends face-to-face outside of school, they spend 55 percent
of their day texting with friends, and only 25 percent of teens are spending actual time with their friends
on a daily basis (outside of school hallways). These new forms of communication are key in
maintaining friendships day-to-day - 27 percent of teens instant message their friends every day, 23
percent connect through social media every day, and 7 percent even video chat daily. Text messaging
remains the main form of communication - almost half of the survey respondents say it's their chosen
method of communication with their closest friend.
While girls are more likely to text with their close friends, boys are meeting new friends (and
maintaining friendships) in the gaming world - 89 percent play with friends they know, and 54 percent
play with online-only friends. Whether they're close with their teammates or not, online garners say that
playing makes them feel "more connected" to friends they know, or garners they've never met.
When making new friends, social media has also become a major part of the teenage identity - 62
percent of teens are quick to share their social media usernames when connecting with a new friend
(although 80 percent still consider their phone number the best method of contact). Despite the negative
consequences-21 percent of teenage users feel worse about their lives because of posts they see on social
media - teens also have found support and connection through various platforms. In fact, 68 percent of teens
received support during a challenging time in their lives via social media platforms.
Just as technology has become a gateway for new friendships, or a channel to stay connected
with current friends, it can also make a friendship breakup more public. The study reveals that girls are
more likely to block or unfriend former allies, and 68 percent of all teenage users report experiencing
"drama among their friends on social media."
Question 44. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Teenagers are making and keeping friends in surprising ways.
B. The difference in making new friends between girls and boys.
C. Social media connects friendship.
D. Social media affects friendship too much.
Question 45. The word "breakup” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. divorce B. popularity C. commencing D. termination
Question 46. According to the passage, what percentage of teens spend actual time with their friends?
A. 23% B. 27% C. 25% D. 55%
Question 47. The following sentences are true, EXCEPT ______.
A. According to the survey, more than half of teens have ever made new friends online
B. Most teenagers use video chat to maintain relationships with friends
C. New forms of communication play an important role in keeping friendships
D. Teens only meet face-to-face one-fifth of online friends they have made
Question 48. The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. friends B. their teammates C. online gamers D. online-only friends
Question 49. The word "digital" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. numerous B. numeracy C. analog D. online
Question 50. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. The majority of teenage users agree that social media has negative consequences in their lives.
B. Most teens are not easy to give others their usernames when making new friends.
C. Thanks to social media, more than two-thirds of teens are supported when they face
challenges in their lives.
D. Boys are more likely to meet new friends than girls.
_____HẾT_____

ĐỀ MINH HỌA SỐ 2
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. sense B. tend C. memory D. desire
Question 2. A. species B. indicate C. cartoon D. connect
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. open B. reason C. return D. happy
Question 4. A. romantic B. important C. attention D. motivate
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. We're particularly proud ______ our company's environmental record.
A. of B. from C. at D. with
Question 6. Light pollution at night can ______ us awake and disrupt our sleep patterns.
A. keep B. hold C. stay D. maintain
Question 7. One ______ method for keeping our mind active is doing crossword puzzles.
A. popularize B. popular C. popularly D. popularity
Question 8. The lift won't start ______.
A. until you press that button B. after you had pressed that button
C. when you pressed that button D. before you will press that button
Question 9. Thanks goodness, I finally managed ______ the problem.
A. solve B. solving C. to solving D. to solve
Question 10. If you want antibiotics, you’ll have to ask the doctor for a ______.
A. recipe B. prescription C. note D. receipt
Question 11. Of course, he didn’t win the lottery! He was only ______ your leg.
A. taking B. pulling C. getting D. making
Question 12. The recipe ______ by the chef is a closely guarded secret and has made them famous.
A. creates B. creating C. created D. is creating
Question 13. Life in mountainous areas is ______ than that in the city.
A. more difficult B. most difficult C. the most difficult D. difficult
Question 14. The new sports centre ______ by the mayor as soon as it is completed.
A. was opening B. opens C. will open D. will be opened
Question 15. The essay is aimed at discussing the similarities and differences between English
pronouns and Vietnamese ______.
A. counterparts B. partners C. fellows D. twins
Question 16. We should use ______ electronic devices responsibly to have their benefits exploited to
the fullest extent.
A. the B. 0 (zero article) C. an D. a
Question 17. We have always had to ______ extra staff at Christmas.
A. take in B. take over C. take on D. take up
Question 18. Your exam results are satisfactory, ______?
A. aren’t they B. are they C. isn’t it D. is it
Question 19. Sarah ______ too fast when the accident happened.
A. drives B. is driving C. was driving D. drove
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 20. Brian had just left his backpack unzipped. All his books fell out of it.
A. Hardly had Brian left his backpack unzipped when all his books fell out of it.
B. No sooner had all the books fell out of the backpack than Brian left it unzipped.
C. On no condition did Brian leave his backpack unzipped because all his books fell out of it.
D. Not until all the books had fallen out of the backpack did Brian leave it unzipped.
Question 21. She always tries to be the centre of attention. Her colleagues don’t like her.
A. If she didn’t always try to be the centre of attention, her colleagues would like her.
B. I wish she wouldn’t like her colleagues more to be the centre of attention.
B. If only she tries to be the centre of attention.
D. If only she had tried to be the centre of attention.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each
of the following exchanges.
Question 22. Mary is talking to a porter in the hotel lobby.
- Porter: “Shall I help you with your suitcase?” - Mary: “________”
 A. That’s very kind of you. B. I can’t agree more.
C. What a pity! D. Not a chance.
Question 23. Jean and Tom are talking about education programmes.
- Jane: “I think educators should teach their students to care about the environment and keep it clean.”
- Tom: “________. Students should be actively involved in preserving the environment.”
A. That’s not completely true B. I couldn’t agree more
C. Don’t say anything about it D. I disagree with you
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 24. My father’s salary is not big, but it's adequate for the needs of our family.
A. unacceptable B. scarce C. sufficient D. incapable
Question 25. Kate felt very tense before the important interview, so she couldn’t sleep all night.
A. nervous B. tired C. bored D. calm
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 26. Several people are injured in an explosion at a factory yesterday.
A. an B. are injured C. factory D. Several
Question 27. We were fobbed off and told that requests of this kind were imprudent and very abusive
languages were used.
A. abusive B. were fobbed C. off D. imprudent
Question 28. The earth is the only planet with a large amount of oxygen in their atmosphere.
A. the B. their C. oxygen D. amount
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 29. It is important to maintain the culture of your country because it reflects your national identity.
A. protect B. abandon C. continue D. preserve
Question 30. The pay rise is supposed to be a secret, but everyone knows about it. Clearly someone has
spilled the beans.
A. changed the plan B. kept the secret C. revealed the secret D. broken the promise
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.
Question 31. I last listened to these songs when I was a student.
A. I haven’t listened to these songs since I was a student.
B. I have listened to these songs since I was a student.
C. I didn’t hear these songs when I was a student.
D. I listened to these songs since I was a student.
Question 32. It’s important that students consult their parents when choosing their future careers.
A. Students mustn’t consult their parents when choosing their future careers.
B. Students may consult their parents when choosing their future careers.
C. Students should consult their parents when choosing their future careers.
D. Students needn’t consult their parents when choosing their future careers.
Question 33. “What ingredients do you need to make this cake, Mum?” said the daughter.
A. The daughter asked her mum what ingredients does she need to make that cake.
B. The daughter asked her mum what ingredients she needed to make that cake.
C. The daughter asked her mum what ingredients she needs to make that cake.
D. The daughter asked her mum what ingredients did she need to make that cake.
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.
The three Rs
Rubbish, and how we choose to (34) ______ it, affects the environment and everything around
us, including the air, water, land, plants and man-made things. We need a healthy environment for our
health, so we can understand why effective management of rubbish is important. Everyone needs to
learn about and practice the three Rs – reduce, reuse and recycle – to make our world a safe and healthy
place.
First, we must buy and use less and we should choose items (35) ______ are with minimal
packaging. Second, we should reuse things as much as possible and (36) ______ items on to others who
can use them when they are no longer of use to us. Finally, we should recycle everything once its
usefulness is over so
they can be made into new items. Making new items from recycled ones takes less energy and fewer
resources than making products from brand-new materials.
Just about anything that cannot be reused can be recycled into something else. You’d be amazed
what can be done with a recycled product! (37) ______, a recycled plastic bottle can be made into
hundreds of other plastic goods that can be used for (38) ______ years.
Question 34. A. handle B. cope C. deal D. accept
Question 35. A. whose B. they C. which D. who
Question 36. A. send B. give C. deliver D. pass
Question 37. A. Since B. Although C. For example D. However
Question 38. A. many B. each C. every D. much
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.
Situated on the central coast of Vietnam, which is famous for many beautiful beaches, Lang Co
Beach, since June 2009, has become an official member of the “World’s most beautiful bays” club.
Today, it is a popular destination for tourists in Vietnam, especially for those who love beach so much.
With the length of approximately 10 kilometres, Lang Co Beach is next to the National Highway 1A
and near Hai Van Pass.
Lying on the most beautiful curve of the country, Lang Co has almost everything that the nature
can offer: green mountains and tropical forests, smooth white sand, full of sunshine and cool, blue and
clear sea as crystal, and the average temperature of 25°C in summer. It is an attractive destination for
both domestic and international tourists in Vietnam.
It can be said that nobody can resist a natural beauty like Lang Co town. This small and peaceful
town will give tourists the most relaxing time and many games at the beach. In addition, they will have
good time to enjoy the seafood with various kinds of shrimps, lobster, crab, butter-fish, mackerel fish,
oysters, etc. and not far from the beach are some attractions such as Lang Co fishing village, Chan May
scenery.
Lying on the “Central Heritage Road”, Lang Co is very close to other famous attractions such as
the Imperial City of Hue, Hoi An Ancient Town, Son Tra Peninsula where the famous Son Tra Natural
Reserve and beautiful beaches are located, and so many more.
Question 39. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The History of Lang Co. B. Lang Co – A Famous Tourist Attraction.
C. Central Coast of Vietnam. D. Lang Co Town's Seafood.
Question 40. Lang Co beach is located ______.
A. between Hoi An Ancient Town and Son Tra Peninsula
B. 10 kilometres away from Hue
C. under Hai Van Pass
D. on the most beautiful curve of Vietnam
Question 41. The word “offer” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. get B. tell C. take D. provide
Question 42. The word “they” in paragraph 4 refers to ______.
A. tourists B. beautiful bays C. beaches D. kinds of seafood
Question 43. According to paragraph 3, all of the following are attractions of Lang Co Beach EXCEPT
______.
A. the ideal climate in summer B. smooth white sand, and full of sunshine
C. cool, blue and clear sea as crystal D. humid climate in sub-tropical forests
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.
Los Angeles dancer, Brian Perez, was eating out with his friends one evening when suddenly
everyone went quiet. To his horror, he saw that the reason for this was that people were checking their
phones. Realising he had to do something to stop this, Brian made a rather daring suggestion. What if
they all put their gadgets in a pile in the middle of the table until they had finished the meal? If anyone
picked up their phone, that person would have to pay the whole bill. And so, it is said, the game of
'phone stacking' was born.
 The necessity for action like this highlights a major problem in today's society: our inability to
disconnect from technology. But while Brian's idea deals with the obsession in a social context, measures
also need to be taken at home. Some people drop their smartphones into a box the moment they arrive
home, which gives them the chance to interact with the people they live with. The fact that the phone
cannot be heard (it is on silent) nor seen (the flashing lights are hidden by the box) means that they are no
longer tempted to use it.
A less drastic solution is to ban electronic devices at certain times of day when the whole family
is likely to be together, for example at meal times. This can be hard for everyone, from teenagers
desperate to text friends to parents unable to switch off from work. On a normal day, however, dinner
takes less than an hour, and the benefits of exchanging opinions and anecdotes with the rest of the
family certainly makes up for the time spent offline.
Taking a break from technology is one thing, but knowing when to turn off a device is another.
Time seems to stand still in the virtual world, and before you know it, you find that it is three o'clock in
the morning. This is where a digital curfew comes in handy - a set time when all devices must be put
away. Evenings without technology are usually nice and peaceful and make a more agreeable end to the
day.
And then it's time for bed. One of the best ways of ensuring you can sleep at night is to ban
electronic devices altogether from the bedroom. Lying next to a machine bursting with information is far
from relaxing, and the sounds it emits during the night can easily wake you up. With technology out of the
room, a line has been drawn between daytime and sleep time, which enables us to switch off ourselves
and drift off to sleep. (Adapted from Solutions 3rd Edition by Tim Falla and Paul A Davies)
Question 44. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Getting Rid of Your Mobiles: For Better or Worse?
B. Shocking News: Technology Shapes Our Mind!
C. Addiction to Technology: Storm in a Teacup
D. Too Much Dependence on Technology: Time for Change!
Question 45. According to paragraph 1, Brian Perez was shocked to find that ______.
A. people were glued to their phones B. the prices for food were too expensive
C. everyone seemed quiet by nature D. people were willing to remove all their gadgets
Question 46. The word highlights in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. emphasizes B. tackles C. proposes D. expects
Question 47. The word it in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. the light B. the box C. the fact D. the phone
Question 48. The word drastic in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by ______.
A. severe B. important C. effective D. simple
Question 49. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Meal times are the most suitable for the whole family to use phones together.
B. Brian’s idea is new in terms of making people less dependent on technology.
C. Teenagers and their parents alike can find it hard to be have their phones banned.
D. People choose not to use their phones at home so that they can talk to other members.
Question 50. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The line between daytime and sleep time has become increasingly blurred.
B. Having a conversation at dinner definitely strengthens the bonds among family members.
C. Using electronic gadgets at bedtime is likely to deprive yourself of having a good sleep.
D. People are more pleasant to talk with when they use technology in the evenings.
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