Câu hỏi: Which sentence is NOT true?

A. There are more than 30 representatives from humanitarian organizations, the business companies and the government in the US helping the Chinese earthquake victims. 

B. The American government did not do anything to help the earthquake victims in China.

C. The American Red Cross has contributed $20 million to help the earthquake victims in China.

D. The American Red Cross has also sent relief experts to help the earthquake victims in China. 

Câu 1: It is often said that books are always a good friends and reading is an active mental process. Unlike TV, books make you use your brain. By reading, you think more and become smarter. Reading improves concentration and focus. Reading books takes brain power. It requires you to focus on what you are reading for long periods. Unlike magazines, Internet posts or e-Mails that might contain small pieces of information. Books tell the whole story. Since you must concentrate in order to read, you will get better at concentration. Many studies show if you do not use your memory; you lose it. Reading helps you stretch your memory muscles. Reading requires remembering details, facts and figures and in literature, plot lines, themes and characters. Reading is a good way to improve your vocabulary. Do you remember that when you were at elementary school you learned how to infer the meaning of one word by reading the context of the other words in the sentence? While reading books, especially challenging ones, you will find yourself exposed to many new words. Reading is a fundamental skill builder. Every good course has a matching book to go with it. Why? Because books help clarify difficult subjects. Books provide information that goes deeper than just classroom discussions. By reading more books you become better informed and more of an expert on the topics you read about. This expertise translates into higher self-esteem. Since you are so well-read, people look to you for answers. Your feelings about yourself can only get better. Books give you knowledge of other cultures and places. The more information you have got, the richer your knowledge is. Books can expand your horizons by letting you see what other cities and countries have to offer before you visit them.

A. TV

B. friendship

C. brain

D. muscles

Câu 2: According to the passage, what is believed to be an important aspect of defining group identity?

A. Facing a common enemy

B. Being reluctant to hate

C. Accepting blame for past actions 

D. Ignoring a large realm

Câu 3: Which of the following typifies the early impressionists? 

A. They had a romantic emphasis.

B. They tried to represent the effects of light on people, areas of countryside.

C. They worked towards a unified goal. 

D. They idealized life.

Câu 4: After the earthquakes              

A. it has been difficult to contact with the resident in the attacked area

B. the American Red Cross advised people not to keep contact with the victims

C. contacting with the victims was not a problem 

D. everything has been in order soon 

Câu 5: What kind of books is NOT recommended by the writer?

A. Books in fields you have little or no acquaintance with 

B. Books that will help you explore new areas of knowledge and experience 

C. Books that will open for you new horizons of learning

D. Books that are sold along the streets.

Câu 6: The author suggests that when children make mistakes, they….. 

A. join rival gangs on schoolyard playgrounds

B. rarely accept responsibility for their actions 

C. need emotional support from personal objects like teddy bears 

D. readily admit to their errors