Question

[Lê Quỳnh Anh]

Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.

Learning The Basics of Essential Life Skills

Living on your own might be something that you dream of achieving some day, but at the same time, the thought can be scary. You need an income, and then after that you need the survival skills to take care of yourself without anyone there to support you. This guide will help prepare you for that transition so that some day you can live independently. First, create a support network. We need people to be there for us and to also be honest with us and tell us how we can improve ourselves. Preferably, this network will extend beyond family members and include at least one close friend that you trust. Ultimately, when you are living on your own, you might encounter many obstacles you have never thought of and you will want someone there to be supportive of you and to help you as you navigate a life of independence. Second, master your weaknesses. It is a good idea to try and be aware of your weaknesses. If possible, have your close friend tell you what they feel are your biggest weaknesses. It Is also good to know your strengths, but it is your weaknesses that you need to work on. For instance, you might get very focused on playing video games for hours, maybe days at a time. While it is okay to play video games, playing them for days at a time when trying to live on your own can lead to you losing your job and also your house. So, it is important that you recognize your weaknesses and do your best to work with them. Next, learn to balance your schedule. It is important to learn how to do multiple things in a day. You need to be flexible and willing to schedule time for activities, work, and social engagements. Then, live a healthy lifestyle. You should exercise and try to eat healthy. You also have to maintain your hygiene or you might find yourself out of a job. Last but not least, follow your dreams and make them come true. Look through the newspapers and online and find that apartment or house that you desire to live in. Decide that you are going to move out and make it happen. Ultimately, living on your own is something that you have to make happen for yourself. So, decide that is what you want and don’t allow anything to deter you from your goal.

Question: All of the following are correct about mastering your weaknesses EXCEPT that _______.

A. you should know both your strengths and weaknesses

B. being aware of your weaknesses helps you avoid big mistakes.

C. your friends can’t recognize your weaknesses for you

D. you should recognize your weaknesses and get rid of them

Answer 1

[Dương Hoàn Anh]

Đáp án: C

Tất cả những điều sau đây là chính xác về việc nắm vững điểm yếu của bạn NGOẠI TRỪ rằng _______.

A. bạn nên biết cả điểm mạnh và điểm yếu của bạn

B. nhận thức được điểm yếu của bạn sẽ giúp bạn tránh được những sai lầm lớn.

C. bạn bè của bạn không thể nhận ra điểm yếu của bạn cho bạn

D. bạn nên nhận ra điểm yếu của bạn và loại bỏ chúng

Thông tin: If possible, have your close friend tell you what they feel are your biggest weaknesses.

=> All of the following are correct about mastering your weaknesses EXCEPT that your friends can’t recognize your weaknesses for you

Tạm dịch: Nếu có thể, hãy để người bạn thân của bạn cho bạn biết những gì họ cảm thấy là điểm yếu lớn nhất của bạn.