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Đề thi đọc hiểu tiếng anh cao học được thiết kế theo định dạng đề thi mới do bộ Giáo dục và đào tạo ban hành 11.3.2015 nhằm đánh giá năng lực sử dụng tiếng anh từ bậc 3 đến bậc 5 theo khung năng lực ngoại ngữ 6 bậc dùng cho Việt Nam. Cấu trúc đề thi đọc: 60 phút, bao gồm thời gian chuyển các phương án đã chọn sang phiếu trả lời. 4 bài đọc, 40 câu hỏi nhiều lựa chọn
READING Time allowed : 60 minutes READING 1: Questions – 10 Read the passage and the questions or unfinished sentences Then choose and circle the correct answer – A, B, C or D – that you think fits best Paper is everywhere We use it for homework, money, checks, books, letters, wallpaper, and greeting cards We have paper towels, napkins, plates, cups, and tissues We print the news every day on newspaper Our history and knowledge is written on paper Without paper, our lives would be completely different From the very beginning of time, people have tried to record their thoughts and lives The earliest humans drew pictures on cave walls Later, people used large pieces of clay to write on Almost 5,000 years ago, the Egyptians wrote on pieces of plants called papyrus Papyrus was used throughout the ancient world of the Mediterranean for thousands of years Eventually it was replaced by parchment Parchment was made from animal skills It was stronger and lasted longer than any other material The Chinese made the first read paper in the year A.D 105 They mixed tree bark and small pieces of old cloth with water They used a screen to remove the thin, wet piece of paper Then they let the paper dry in the Sun The Chinese kept papermaking a secret until after 751 In that year there was a war between the Chinese and the Muslims Many Chinese papermakers were taken away from China to live in Muslim countries The art of papermaking soon spread throughout the Muslim world Finally, by the end of the twelfth century, papermaking reached Europe The first paper made in Europe was in Spain in 1151 The first important improvement on the Chinese method of paper making was in France in 1798 A man named Nicholas Louis Robert invented a machine for making paper His machine could make paper much faster than one person could by hand However, his machine was not very successful About ten years later an Englishman improved on Robert’s machine and began producing paper The most important improvement in papermaking also happened in France A scientist observed a wasp making its nest The wasp chewed up pieces of wood, mixed it with the chemicals in its mouth, and made a paper nest The scientist realized that people could make paper from wood, too Finally, a machine was invented for grinding wood into pulp to use for making paper Today, the principal ingredient in paper is wood pulp It is made by machine There are also other kinds of paper made from rice, wheat, cotton, corn, and other plants Paper from wood pulp is the most common Canada and the United States are the world leaders in paper production, due in part to the quantity of wood that is available in the forests of these two countries Because paper is made of wood, many people are becoming concerned that too many trees are being chopped down every year in order to producer paper Trees are an important part of the environment As a result, many companies that produce paper are using old paper instead of new wood pulp to make paper This method of using old products again instead of simple throwing them away is called recycling Recycling paper helps reduce the number of trees that are used every year Many people also try to use less paper in their daily lives They use both sides of a sheet or paper instead of just one They use cloth handkerchiefs instead of paper tissues There are also special containers in many schools and public places where people can put used paper instead of throwing it into the garbage can Then this paper is collected to be recycled Whether we use a little or a lot, paper has an important place in our lives The books we read and write are made of paper Our history and scientific inventions have all been recorded on paper This, however, is changing Other method storing information are becoming common Computers can store an enormous amount of information in a much smaller space Computer faxes, electronic mail, and the internet are only three examples of technology that have replaced paper Who knows, perhaps one day people will not use paper to write at all! In order to record their thoughts and lives, the earliest humans…………… A Drew pictures on cave walls C Wrote on cave walls B Invented a system of writing D Found a way to make paper Papyrus was……………………………………… A A kind of paper made from a plant C.Made by ancient Egyptians B A kind of plant that ancient Egyptians wrote on D Special kind of clay Parchment was used to write on because……………………… A It was stronger and lasted longer than papyrus C.The plant it was made from died out B It could be made into slabs of clay D.There were a lot of animals The Chinese kept papermaking a secret…………………… A Because they were afraid of the Muslims B So that they could keep exporting paper to the Muslim world C Until the Muslims found out about the special tree bark D For more than countries The Chinese secret of papermaking was discovered………………………… A By some Muslims who went to live among the Chinese B As a result of a war between the Chinese and the Muslims C By the Spanish in the 12th century D Because the Chinese let the paper dry in the Sun The Chinese method of papermaking was first improved by…………………… A A papermaking machine C An Englishman B Nocholas Louis Robert D Employing people with faster hands Paper was first made from wood pulp…………………………… A In France C By a wasp B By a machine D By a scientist The United States and Canada……………………………… A Import most of the paper the need C Have the largest forests in the world B Consume most of the paper they produce D Are the biggest producers of paper Some people think that producing a lot of paper is not good because…………… A Papermaking factories are polluting the environment B A lot of trees have to be chopped down for wood pulp C Recycling old paper is expensive D There is not enough land to plant trees for wood pulp 10 What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A Paper and computers play the same role in our lives B New technology that helps recycling paper C Paper is an important part of our life, but technology is changing this fast D Those who know how to use a computer don’t need paper at all READING 2: Questions 11 – 20 Read the passages and, for each question (10-20), circle the one best answer expression – (A), (B), (C), or (D) for each space THE RECIPE FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION How many people you communicate with in a day? Probably a lot more (11) _ you did ten years ago With a few pieces of equipment, we can “talk” to people in more and more ways, not (12) _ face-to-face and on the phone, but also via the Internet It is very important, therefore, (13) _ everyone to try and improve their communication skills Despite all the technological advances of (14) _ years, the art of good conversation is still at the heart of successful communication (15) _ it’s a good idea to remember the four golden rules of good communication Firstly, be as clear as you can Misunderstandings arise if we don’t say exactly (16) _ we mean Secondly, we have to work (17) _ at listening Pay attention to what the other people is saying Thirdly, ask (18) _ people what they think, don’t only tell them what you think And finally show respect for people, give them time to say what they want, and (19 _ interest in what they say If you (20) _ these rules, you will be a good communicator 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 A like A yet A for A close A There A when A hard A every A get A act B than B even B if B last B So B what B much B other B put B move C as C just C by C late C Such C which C great C each C be C follow D that D still D from D recent D Or D whom D very D another D show D go READING 3: Questions 21 – 30 Look at the sentences about the Florida Keys area of the USA Read the text and decide if each sentence is True or False THE FLORIDA KEYS When you think of Florida, what comes to mind? Probably images of Disneyland, package holidays and burgers with extra relish Well, the islands known as the Florida Keys couldn’t be more unlike the mainland and that’s one of the best kept secrets in the USA Located between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico, the Florida Keys are a line of islands that runs for 200 miles from the tip of Florida out into the ocean The last island is just 90 miles away from the coast of Cuba Along the way, there are islands, reefs, lakes, bays and beaches From the largest island, Key Largo, to the tip of Key West, there are 43 bridges on the 126 – mile Overseas Highway There really is something for everybody in the Florida Keys: excellent diving, a good range of theatres, museums, shops and restaurants; and every type of accommodation, from country camping places and family – owned guesthouses to the most luxurious hotels A good way to see the Keys is to take a flight from Miami to Keys West, which takes half an hour you can then hire a car and drive Back to Miami, stopping at all the main attractions along the way As you travel, you’ll notice the green – and white mile markers telling you how far you’ve come and how far you have to go Key West, the southernmost part of the USA, has a very laid – back attitude For over a hundred years, it has been home to all sorts of people who want to avoid the stress of the mainland, especially artists and writers One part of the city you’ll want to see is Mallory Dock, where the performances of street entertainers are enjoyed by locals and tourists alike Once the sun has gone down, the open- air restaurants and bars come alive Local seafood is superb and varied If you’re really brave you can even try fried alligator tail or, if you prefer, you can just dance all night To make the most of the food and culture on all the islands, you’d need to make your stay a long one In fact, one of the most surprising things about Florida Keys is the number of visitors who decide to stay for longer than they had originally planned- some like it so much that they never go home again! Number Content 21 The Florida Keys have a lot in common with other tourist attractions in Florida 22 The main road through the islands is 200 miles long 23 There are good opportunities to underwater sports around the islands 24 Visitors can choose from a wide range of places to stay in the islands 25 The writer says that a good way to see the islands is to drive there from Miami 26 The west is a good place if you’re looking for a relaxing life 27 Mallory dock is popular with local people as well as tourists 28 It’s a good idea to eat fish when you visit Mallory Dock 29 You can see most of the Florida Keys in a short holiday 30 The main tourist attractions in the Florida Keys are for young people True False READING 4: Questions 30 – 40 Read the passage carefully, choose and circle the most appropriate answer (A, B, C or D ) that you think fits best COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY Post- secondary education in the United States is known as college or university and commonly consists of four years of study at an institution of higher learning Like high school, the four undergraduate grades are commonly called freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years (alternately called first, second year, etc ) Students traditionally apply to receive admission into college, with varying difficulties of entrance Schools differ in their competitiveness and reputation; generally, public schools are viewed as more lenient and less prestigious than the more expensive private schools Admission criteria involve test scores and class ranking as well as extracurricular activities performed prior to the application date Once admitted, students engage in undergraduate study, which consists of satisfying university and class requirements to achieve a bachelor’s degree The most common method consists of four years study leading to a Bachelor of Arts (BA), or a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree Some students choose to attend a “community college” for two years prior to further study at another college or university Some community college provides the first two years of study and the university provides the remaining years of study, sometimes all on one campus Graduate study conducted after obtaining an initial degree and/or after some years of professional work, may lead to a Master’s Degree such as Master of Science (MS), Master of Business Administration (MBA), or Master of Education (Med) After additional years of study and sometimes in conjunction with the completion of a master’s degree, student may earn a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) or other doctoral degree, such as Doctor of Arts, or Doctor of Education Entrance into graduate programs usually depends upon a student’s undergraduate academic performance or professional experience as well as their score on a standardized entrance exam like the GRE (graduate schools in general) and law schools not require experience after earning a bachelor’s degree to enter their programs; however, business schools candidates may be considered deficient without several years of professional work experience 31 A junior is equivalent to……… A a first year student college B a third year student C a student who is in his last year at 32 Admission into college…… A is the same for every university B depend on student’s financial condition C is difference from university to university 33 Class ranking is………… for university admission A one of the essential criteria B considered as a bonus C not of importance 34 In order to achieve a bachelor’s degree, a student has to…… A satisfy university requirements B satisfy class requirements C satisfy both university and class requirements 35 Graduate study refers to…… A study which may lead to a Master’s Degree B study which may lead to a Doctor of Philosophy C any further study after university to obtain an MA or a Ph.D 36 Work experience……………for entrance into graduate programs A is a “must” B can be required C is as important as a student’s undergraduate academic performance 37 which is the main idea of paragraph 1: A Test score and class ranking are the most important for college entrance B university study: criteria for admission and differences in difficulties of entrance and prestige C University study is usually years long 38 which is the main idea of paragraph 2: A Undergraduate study which lead to a Bachelor’s degree B The most common method to obtain a Bachelor’s degree C Once attend a community college before going to university 39 which is the main idea of paragraph 3: A One has to get a master’s degree before going on for a doctoral degree B Work and study criteria which enables one to get a master or doctor degree C Different kinds of master and doctor degree 40 which is the main idea of paragraph 4: A Work experience is sometimes essential for graduate study B The score on the standardized entrance exam can be considered for a graduate study C Criteria for graduate study ... technology is changing this fast D Those who know how to use a computer don’t need paper at all READING 2: Questions 11 – 20 Read the passages and, for each question (10-20), circle the one best... great C each C be C follow D that D still D from D recent D Or D whom D very D another D show D go READING 3: Questions 21 – 30 Look at the sentences about the Florida Keys area of the USA Read the... short holiday 30 The main tourist attractions in the Florida Keys are for young people True False READING 4: Questions 30 – 40 Read the passage carefully, choose and circle the most appropriate