BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TUẦN 1: ĐỌC HIỂU

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 1 to 5.
Environmentalists are getting more worried about the effects of fast fashion on the
environment. Fast fashion is the mass production of clothes at a low cost. They are put in shops
and online quickly to create a high demand. Manufacturers make 100 billion items of clothing
every year. This is expected to grow by 60 per cent by 2030. The fast fashion business model is
having a negative effect on the environment.
Many of the clothes end up in landfills and are not recycled. Another negative effect on the
environment is caused by the chemicals used to make the clothes. These cause health problems
for people working in clothes factories.
The way people are buying clothes is adding to the problem of clothing waste. Many years
ago, people went to stores and tried clothes on. People took more time and thought more
carefully before they bought clothes. They also wore them for longer. Today, people order
cheap clothes on the Internet and if they don't like them, they send them back. Some people say
this is causing a throwaway society. Some people buy clothes and never even wear them. The
German media company Deutsche Welle wrote: "Every year in Europe, four million tons of
clothing ends up in the trash. Less than one per cent of this is recycled." It seems the fashion
industry is not so sustainable.
(Adapted from https://breakingnewsenglish.com/)
Question 1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The appearance of fast fashion B. The way people buy clothes
C. The growth of the fashion industry D. Negative impacts of fast fashion
Question 2. The word ‘demand’ in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________ .
A. level B. need C. possibility D. effect
Question 3. According to paragraph 1, what is fast fashion?
A. It’s about online shopping.
B. It’s about the production of clothes in large quantities at low prices.
C. It’s about recycling old clothes in landfills.
D. It’s about buying old clothes from developing countries.
Question 4. The word ‘them’ in paragraph 2 refers to ________ .
A. stores B. people C. clothes D. tons
Question 5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Workers in clothes factories may be negatively affected by chemicals to make clothes.
B. Recycling clothes thrown away isn’t paid much attention in European countries.
C. In the past, clothes were more expensive and carefully designed.
D. Clothes at low prices can be found on the Internet.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on you r answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 1 to 7.
For cycling enthusiast Jia Feng, riding to work in Beijing is an advantage as it allows him
to get in his daily exercise and frees him from the capital's notorious traffic jams. But cycling is
not always a joyful experience. The occasional takeover by cars — the number of which rose
by almost 5 million over the past two decades to 6.57 million by the end of last year—of
cycling lanes left him with conflicted feelings about life in the saddle. Of late though, the
Beijing resident has found that commuting is becoming increasingly enjoyable as local
authorities endeavor to encourage environmentally friendly travel in the midst of a national
campaign to promote green transition.
Green development has become a key concern of China's central authorities. To achieve a
fundamental improvement in environmental quality by 2035, China will strive to push green
production and lifestyles.
Recently, residents near the capital's Second Ring Road were surprised to discover that
cycling lanes appeared to have been widened. Though traces of the original white lines
separating the lanes for cars and bicycles - as well as the ones dividing lanes for traffic -
remained visible in places, new lines had been drawn to make the lanes for cars narrower and
the one for bicycles wider. Beijing authorities also plan to build bike routes along 12
waterways, which will help connect cycling networks between the Second and Fourth Ring
roads and create a green transportation network. The creation of this green, non-motorized
network is high on the municipal government's agenda.
Jia said he looks forward to seeing an increasingly green Beijing as local authorities make
sustained efforts to promote environmentally friendly travel. "As more people turn to bikes,
fewer will drive and traffic will move even faster, so both drivers and riders will be more
comfortable. This will make the city greener and reduce its carbon footprint," he said.
(Adapted from https://global.chinadaily.com.cn)
Question 1. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Why Beijing Falls Behind with its ‘Green’ Policy?
B. From the Viewpoint of a Local: the Dark Side of Going Green
C. Bikes Bite back: Streets Going Cycle-friendly
D. Bikes versus Cars: Which is Better?
Question 2. The word ‘conflicted’ in paragraph 1 mostly means__________
A. secure B. protected C. passive D. confused
Question 3. According to the passage, what has Jia Feng felt after local authorities try to
encourage environmentally friendly travel?
A. He hasn’t found it quite simple to travel to his workplace.
B. He has found that travelling experience is giving more pleasure.
C. He doesn’t need to lock his bikes anymore.
D. He has remained confused about the city’s green campaign.
Question 4. The word ‘fundamental’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________
A. modem B. interesting C. important D. excited
Question 5. The word ‘which’ in paragraph 3 refers to ________
A. the plan to build bike routes along 12 waterway
B. the cycling network between two roads
C. the creation of a green transportation network
D. the municipal government's agenda
Question 6. Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
A. Jia Feng is a big fan of cycling since it helps him to escape from the city’s traffic
congestion.
B. There was a small increase in the number of people travelling by cars in China.
C. China will only need to pay attention to green lifestyles to have better living conditions.
D. The expansion of some cycling lanes in Beijing is predictable.
Question 7. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Beijing’s government seems uninterested in pushing green lifestyles among its citizens.
B. In some streets in Beijing, lanes for cars have been widened.
C. The effort to push environmentally friendly travel can have a positive impact on the
environment.
D. Jia Feng strongly believes that only by using bikes will Beijing’s carbon footprint be
reduced.
 BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TUẦN 2: ĐỌC HIỂU
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each o f the questions from 1 to 5.
A new report says the number of young people without a job is still very high in many
countries. There are currently 73 million people around the world aged 15-24 who want to
work but cannot find a job. The International Labour Organization (ILO) said that although
youth unemployment is coming down in rich countries, it is rising in most of Asia, the Middle
East, North Africa and Brazil. The youth unemployment rate in China increased from 9.3 per
cent in 2010 to 10.6 per cent last year. Economists say it will be 11.1 per cent in 2016. In
Brazil, the figure for youth unemployment was 14 per cent at the beginning of this year, but is
now almost 16 per cent. The ILO warns that youth unemployment worldwide is set to rise.
The ILO said it is difficult for many young people who are looking for work. It said: "It's
still not easy to be young and starting out in today's labour market." It is particularly bad for
many young women. The highest rate of youth unemployment around the world is for women
in the Middle East and North Africa. This figure is around 45 per cent. There are many reasons
for the gloomy figures for youth unemployment. One major factor is the global financial
collapse of 2008. Many countries have still not recovered from that. The ILO says youth
unemployment is not just important for a country's economy. It also affects health, social unrest
and levels of people's happiness.
(Adapted from https://breakingnewsenglish.com/)
Question 1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The importance of employment
B. Unemployment among young people
C. The global financial crisis
D. A decline in unemployment rate
Question 2. The phrase ‘coming down’ in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______ .
A. balancing B. increasing C. climbing D. declining
Question 3. According to paragraph 1, what did the International Labour Organization say
about youth unemployment?
A. Young people still find it hard to find jobs in prosperous countries.
B. Unemployment rate in the world is likely to decrease in years to come.
C. There is an increase in the number of young people not having a job in some Asian
countries.
D. Youth unemployment rate in China will reach 10.6% in 2016.
Question 4. The word ‘It’ in paragraph 2 refers to __________ .
A. unemployment B. the ILO C. work D. labour market
Question 5. Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
A. Youth unemployment rate in Brazil will reach more than 16% this year.
B. Youth unemployment will have a bad effect on some aspects of life.
C. Young men are more likely to suffer from negative effects of rising unemployment.
D. The global financial crisis in 2008 wasn’t responsible for youth unemployment.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each o f the questions from 6 to 12.
The days of looking at "Help wanted" ads in newspapers, and then sending in a resume,
are disappearing fast. We are morphing from a "browse and show me" society to one of "refer
and lead me." Today, both job seekers and job recruiters use social recruiting to search, share,
discuss, engage, build rapport, and refer. More people are relying on social media to get that
extra advantage. Have you ever had a Facebook friend post an update to his network promoting
a new job opportunity at his company? Have you ever received a Linkedln message from a
friend of a friend asking you about employment opportunities? That's social networking.
The key thing about social media is that it lets you create connections with people.
These connections can be a huge help in getting a job because you can get a personal referral.
You are far more likely to be considered for a job with a personal referral than you would be
just completing an online application. It's essential to join professional networks. By joining
these communities, you will be up to date on what's happening in the industry. You also create
long-term relationships that build trust. Recruiters often start their search in these communities
to find suitable job candidates. Some social media sites allow you to request an introduction
from your extended network. This can give you a head start on the competition. You can see
who is already connected to the person you are targeting. There are also mobile phone apps that
help job seekers find and manage these connections. By all means use social media in your job
search.
However, a word of warning: even though you are using social media, always remain
professional with the people you interact with. Don't blur the line between personal and
professional.
You probably can't rely on social media alone to get a great job. Your immediate aim is
to get an interview. If you get one, follow the same advice for anyone granted an interview:
Dress professionally, and arrive early. Be prepared with knowledge of the company position
you’re applying for. Know that you will have to think on your feet and answer tough questions.
Have your own questions ready to show you did your homework. Be yourself; if you do get a
job offer, then you know that it's a good fit.
(Adapted from Active Skills for Reading by Neil J Anderson)
Question 6. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Change Your Job, Change Your Life!
B. Online Relationships Look so Real!
C. Getting That Job Using Social Media
D. Tips to Succeed in an Interview
Question 7. The word 'morphing' in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________
A. neglecting B. changing C. grasping D. identifying
Question 8. According to paragraph 1, what’s true about social networking?
A. Only employers use social media to find potential candidates.
B. Internet users always advertise vacant positions on their Facebook wall.
C. Friends often help each other to find a decent job.
D. People are now taking advantage of social media to find jobs.
Question 9. The word 'it’ in paragraph 2 refers to __________
A. social media B. key thing C. connection D. help
Question 10. The word 'blur' in paragraph 3 mostly means__________
A. keep it safe B. make it difficult to see
C. bring it to a new height D. save it for later use
Question 11. Which of the following is true about the risk of using social media for your job
search?
A. It does not prepare you adequately for interviews.
B. It is harder to develop long-term relationships with employers.
C. You may not get a job that is the best fit for you.
D. You might become overfriendly with a work contact.
Question 12. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Social media can help a job seeker interview with more confidence.
B. Those who use social media to get interviews will almost always get a job.
C. Using social media is just part of what a job seeker needs to do to get a good job.
D. It's impossible in today's competitive economy to get a job without using social media.

BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TUẦN 3: ĐỌC HIỂU

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 1 to 5.
Students who stay up all night to cram for an exam are doing themselves more harm than
good, according to research into the link between sleep and memory published yesterday.
Scientists at Harvard Medical School discovered that people who deprive themselves of
sleep so that they can study until the last minute are unlikely to remember anything that would
improve their performance, while suffering the crippling effects of fatigue. The scientists found
that the brain needs good-quality sleep immediately after practicing a task if it is to learn to
improve at it. Those who substitute study for sleep, particularly those who miss deep or “slow-
wave” sleep will get little benefit from their extra effort.
The findings, published in Nature Neuroscience, add to a growing body of evidence that
sleep is vital to the learning process. The results, Professor Stickgold said, suggest that a good
night’s sleep immediately after learning is “absolutely required” to embed new skills in the
memory. “We think that the first night’s sleep starts the process of memory consolidation,” he
said. “It seems that memories normally wash out of the brain unless some process nails them
down. My suspicion is that sleep is one of those things that nails them down.”
(Adapted from Focus on IELTS by Sue O’Connell)
Question 1. What could be the best title for the passage?
A. Tips to Succeed on Exam Day
B. Pressure among Students at School
C. Sleep Better than Midnight Oil on Eve of Exams
D. How to Have a Good Sleep at Night?
Question 2. The word ‘they’ in paragraph 2 refers to ___________
A. scientists B. people C. effects D. minutes
Question 3. The word ‘fatigue’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________
A. happiness B. sadness C. tiredness D. boredom
Question 4. According to paragraph 2, what did the Harvard Medical School discover?
A. Exhaustion is the biggest reason why students fail their exams.
B. People will have a better memory if they sleep only 3 hours a day.
C. ‘Deep sleep’ is not essential for studying and memory recollection.
D. Those who study instead of sleeping have little chance of passing the exams.
Question 5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned, according to the passage?
A. Sleep is the only thing that can help a learner process new information.
B. It’s not a good idea for students to stay up late to study for their exams instead of sleeping.
C. Sleep kickstarts a process of memory retention.
D. A good night’s sleep is vital if a person wants to improve their memory.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each o f the questions from 6 to 12.
A poll of more than 850 primary, secondary and further education staff by the
Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) found that while boys' behaviour at school
remains more challenging than girls, both have got worse over the past five years, according to
more than half of respondents.
In the survey, a primary school teacher from Bedfordshire said: "Boys are generally
more physical and their behaviour is more noticeable. Girls are often sneakier about
misbehaving, they often say nasty things which end up disrupting the lesson just as much as the
boys, as other children get upset and can’t focus on their work. They are usually the ones who
refuse to comply with instructions." In schools that have excluded pupils, 57 per cent of
education staff said that more boys have been excluded for challenging behaviour.
Among both sexes, low-level disruption such as talking and not paying attention was the
most problematic behaviour for 70 per cent of respondents. For girls, most staff said bullying
such as spreading rumours was the biggest problem. Among boys the most challenging
behaviour was physical aggression.
Staff thought the main reasons for challenging behaviour within their schools and
colleges were family breakdowns, followed by a lack of positive role models and poor
emotional health. ATL general secretary Dr Mary Bousted said: "The behaviour of both boys
and girls can pose huge challenges for those working in schools and colleges. Staff get ground
down daily by the chatting and messing around, which disrupts lessons for other pupils and
takes the pleasure out of teaching. "Even more worrying is the physical aggression, most often
among boys but also among some girls, which puts other pupils and staff at risk.
Schools need to have firm and consistent discipline policies and work with parents to keep
schools and colleges safe places for pupils and staff alike."
(Adapted from https://www.cypnow.co.uk/)
Question 6. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Education among Boys and Girls
B. Worsening School Students’ Behaviour
C. A Bias against Girls in Class
D. Students Suffer from Bullying at School
Question 7. According to paragraph 1, what was the finding of the ATL’s survey?
A. Boy’s behaviour at school remains unchanged.
B. Both boys and girls show improved behaviour.
C. Girls are naturally talkative than boys.
D. Students' behaviour, irrespective of sex, has got worse.
Question 8. The word ‘noticeable’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________
A. clear B. gentle C. bad D. effective
Question 9. The word ‘they’ in paragraph 2 refers to ______
A. lessons B. boys C. girls D. teachers
Question 10. The word ‘problematic’ in paragraph 3 mostly means______
A. easy to notice B. difficult to deal with
C. interesting to study D. happy to get
Question 11. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Boys’ misbehaviour is easier to recognise.
B. Other students can’t concentrate on the lessons because of some students’ unpleasant
behaviour.
C. Only boys have been expelled from school due to their misbehaviour.
D. Spreading rumours is one of the commonest bullying behaviours among girls.
Question 12. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Education staff find that low-level disruption can be dealt with easily.
B. There are many factors that lead to unacceptable behaviour among school students.
C. School and university staff are most affected by challenging behaviour of boys and girls.
D. Many discipline policies have been adopted to deal with the problem of bullying at school.
 BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TUẦN 4: ĐỌC HIỂU
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 1 to 5.
Because deaf people cannot hear, they have special ways of communicating. For example,
they can learn to understand what someone is saying by looking at the mouth of the speaker.
This is called lipreading. Also, speaking is very difficult for the deaf, because they cannot hear
their own voices. However, it is possible with special training. According to many deaf people
all around the world, the most practical and popular way of communicating is with sign
language.
In many ways, sign language is similar to spoken language. The words of sign language
are made with signs, which are formed with movements of the hands, face, and body. As with
words, each sign has a different meaning and can be combined to form sentences. Signed
languages also have their own grammar. The alphabet of sign language is special hand signs
that stand for letters; they make spelling possible. The signs combine to form a rich language
that can express the same thoughts, feelings, and ideas as any spoken language. And just as
people from different countries speak different languages, most countries have their own
variety of sign language.
There are many ways to learn a few signs. Community colleges often teach introductory
classes. For self-learners, bookstores and libraries have books for learning sign language. There
are also instructional videos on the Internet, with actors demonstrating signs and performing
interesting stories and conversations for you to see. With practice, you'll soon get the hang of
this useful method of communicating!
(Adapted from Active Skills for Reading by Heinle)
Question 1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The history of spoken language B. Ways to learn sign language
C. A special language for the deaf D. Different languages in different countries
Question 2. The word ‘they’ in paragraph 1 refers to _________ .
A. voices B. the deaf C. ways D. languages
Question 3. According to paragraph 1, some deaf people use lipreading, where they________ .
A. imitate what is said B. talk to the speaker
C. go through special training D. watch the speaker’s mouth
Question 4. The word ‘formed’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________ .
A. spread B. mixed C. signed D. created
Question 5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Sign language is the most widely-used method of communication among deaf people.
B. Deaf people use hand and body movements to produce words and sentences.
C. You can go for classes with trained teachers to learn sign language.
D. Some schools provide instructional videos about sign language.
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 6 to 12.
Think about the last test you took. How much of what you learned for the test do you still
remember? Many people take tests to pass a course or get a promotion, but they often forget the
information afterward! This is especially the case for people taking large international tests like
TOEFL or IELTS. These tests usually involve multiple-choice questions, and people often
study to increase their scores, not to learn important information. In fact, educators are divided
on whether these kinds of tests are the most effective way to assess a person's abilities.
Those who support such tests say they are the only way for educators and employers to
compare people based on their test scores. However, there are people trying to reform this
system: They believe that standard tests aren't the best way to measure a person's ability. These
reformers also believe that intelligent people are not always good at taking tests or memorizing
facts. A multiple-choice test cannot always tell what people have learned, or whether they can
apply that knowledge in the future.
Reformers believe that other types of evaluation achieve better results. Tests that contain a
mix of written and spoken questions give a more complete assessment of what the person is
capable of. A portfolio, or a collection of work done throughout a course, can show how much
the student has improved individually. Group interviews, where a group of people are
interviewed at the same time, can also be useful for employers, since they show how people
interact with others.
Alternative educational institutions such as Montessori and Waldorf schools don't believe
that education should be focused on testing. At these schools, the classroom is very relaxed and
"free," with students learning from each other as much as they learn from teachers. Some of
these schools even allow students to choose what they study. Teachers create activities
designed to let students show their abilities or knowledge of a certain subject. In these schools,
the focus is on learning by experiencing and doing things.
The debate on testing continues, and educators have yet to find a perfect method of
evaluating learning. Until that day comes, old test methods will be used and new test methods
will continue to develop. But one thing’s for sure, testing will continue to play an important
part in all our lives - so study hard.
(Adapted from Active Skills for Reading by Heinle)
Question 6. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Debate Over Testing Methods
B. A Novel Test Method
C. Cheating on Important Exams
D. Mounting Stress to Take Tests
Question 7. The word ‘divided’ in paragraph 1 mostly means__________ .
A. going unnoticed B. bitterly disappointed
C. holding different opinions D. having similar results
Question 8. According to paragraph 1, IELTS test takers often____________ .
A. get used to memorising factual information
B. forget the test date
C. evaluate other’s language abilities
D. study questions with a view to increasing their band score
Question 9. The word ‘apply’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________ .
A. send B. use C. judge D. determine
Question 10. The word ‘they’ in paragraph 3 refers to _______ .
A. others B. employers C. results D. group interviews
Question 11. Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
A. Multiple-choice tests are definitely a good way to evaluate intelligence.
B. Employers always use international tests' results to measure potential employee’s abilities.
C. Tests that combine written and spoken questions are available in Waldorf schools.
D. It is important to see how students communicate with other people.
Question 12. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Students are supposed to do their homework without the support of their teachers.
B. In some schools, it is believed that students learn better by experiencing instead of
memorizing.
C. A satisfactory way to assess students’ abilities has already been discovered.
D. Old-fashioned testing methods will be soon replaced in years to come.