III. Read the reading passage and choose the correct answer.
Cardamom is not as widely used as a spice in the United States as it is in other parts of the world. This fruit
of the ringer plant provides oil that basically has been used solely as a stimulant in American and English
medicines. Other cultures organized the multipurpose benefits of this aromatic fruit. In Asia it is used to season
sauces such as curry, in Middle Eastern countries it is steeped to prepare a flavorful golden-colored tea; in parts
of Northern Europe it is used as a spice in various types of pastry.
1. The word “solely” in the passage could best be placed by .
A. initially B. only C. reportedly D. healthfully
2. The word “multipurpose” in the passage is closest in meaning to .
A. health B. singular C. recognized D. varied
3. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “season” in line 5 .
A. divided B. forecast C. spice D. put a time limit
4. “curry” in the passage is .
A. the fruit of the ringer plant B. a spicy type of sauce
C. a culture in the area of the Middle East D. a type of golden-colored tea
5. The word “steeped” in the passage is closest in meaning to .
A. soaked B. dried C. stored D. grown
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Đáp án là D.
Dòng thứ 3, đoạn thứ 1. “In making such models, painstaking skill and artistry are called for, as well as thorough knowledge of plant structure.” (Trong quá trình làm những mẫu như thế, đòi hỏi kĩ năng cẩn thận và nghệ thuật, cũng như kiến thức vững chắc về cấu trúc cây.) không có tính hài hước.
Đáp án là A.
Dòng thứ 8, đoạn thứ 2. “The intention was to have the collection represent at least one member of each flower family native to the United States.” (Mục đích là để có bộ sưu tập tiêu biểu cho ít nhất 1 loài hoa trong mỗi dòng hoa địa phương ở Mỹ.)
1. Which language is used as the language of aviation, international sport and pop music?
_________English__________________
2. Why is English an important foreign language used in many countries?
___________Because the English language is used as the language of business, commerce, and technology.”_________________
3. What difficulties may learners of English be confronted with? Why?
___________It is the written English which is not systematically phonetic, that causes difficulties to non-native speakers. ________________________________
4. Name three countries in which English is spoken as a first language.
_______The UK, the USA, and Australia
5. As a mother tongue, why does English rank second only to Chinese?
_________As a mother tongue, it ranks second only to Chinese, which is little used outside China_____________________________
Đáp án là B.
“The intention was to have the collection represent at least one member of each flower family native to the United States. Although it was never completed,…” (Mục đích là để có bộ sưu tập tiêu biểu cho ít nhất 1 loài hoa trong mỗi dòng xuất xứ ở Mỹ.)
1. The word “solely” in the passage could best be placed by .
A. initially B. only C. reportedly D. healthfully
2. The word “multipurpose” in the passage is closest in meaning to .
A. health B. singular C. recognized D. varied
3. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “season” in line 5 .
A. divided B. forecast C. spice D. put a time limit
4. “curry” in the passage is .
A. the fruit of the ringer plant B. a spicy type of sauce
C. a culture in the area of the Middle East D. a type of golden-colored tea
5. The word “steeped” in the passage is closest in meaning to .
A. soaked B. dried C. stored D. grown