Test 4 - reading | Hệ thống bài tập

Câu 1 According to the passage, what should you avoid in a subject line?

A. Using polite greetings B. Writing vague titles C. Including your name D. Asking a question

Câu 2 What does the word “concise” in paragraph 1 most likely mean?

A. clear B. rude C. unnecessary D. polite

Câu 3 The word “it” in “What do I want the other person to do or know after reading it?” refers to:

A. the greeting B. the subject line C. the email D. the reader

Câu 4 Which of the following is mentioned as a problem with long emails?

A. They are not professional. B. Readers may ignore them. C. They have more grammar mistakes. D. They are more impolite.

Câu 5 What can we understand about using emojis in work emails?

A. We must use them to show our friendliness. B. They are acceptable for formal emails. C. It is better not to use them in formal emails. D. They make emails more polite.

Câu 6 Why does the writer suggest proofreading an email?

A. To make it error-free B. To make it longer C. To write in all caps D. To add emojis

Câu 7 Where in the passage can you find tips about writing the email’s subject?

A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 3 C. Paragraph 5 D. Paragraph 7

Câu 8 What is the writer’s attitude toward sending emails late at night?

A. It is normal. B. It is rude. C. It is okay only if necessary. D. It is recommended.

Câu 9 In the last paragraph, what does “they” refer to?

A. email tools B. time management skills C. work emails D. mistakes in emails

Câu 10 What is the main idea of the passage?

A. How to avoid mistakes in writing emails B. How to make emails longer C. The problems with email writing D. Tips for professional email writing

Câu 11 Holidays become more expensive because ___________. people expect to buy more things than their neighbors people want to keep up with others in society people buy everything to empty their bank accounts prices go up for all the things in December

A. people expect to buy more things than their neighbors B. people want to keep up with others in society C. people buy everything to empty their bank accounts D. prices go up for all the things in December

Câu 12 The word “weigh” in “…take a moment to weigh how to manage money effectively…”in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________.

A. consider B. measure C. learn D. control

Câu 13 Which of the following is mentioned in paragraph 2 as a way to handle money during the holidays?

A. Removing your fixed expenses from the spending list. B. Adding some extra items when shopping for groceries. C. Reducing your spending on entertainment and restaurants. D. Making a list of people planning holidays with you.

Câu 14 The word “them” in “So, do not remove them from your spending list” in paragraph 2 refers to ________.

A. people B. presents C. photos D. holiday moments

Câu 15 Why does the author mention “a white elephant gift exchange” in paragraph 2?

A. To talk about different kinds of spending B. To show a way to buy gifts with $400 C. To help people make a gift list D. To tell people to use a money app

Câu 16 Which of the following is NOT a way to make a holiday budget mentioned in paragraph 3?

A. Talking to friends about your financial situation. B. Offering a suggestion for sharing gifts with friends. C. Having the family eat out during less busy hours. D. Planning travels during quieter periods for vacations.

Câu 17 You should call your credit card company to ___________.

A. tell them you are a loyal customer B. remind them you always pay on time C. ask about ways to pay your debt sooner D. request a reduction in your interest rate

Câu 18 Which paragraph contains information about a reason why people may get into debt?

A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4

Câu 19 What is one way to rebuild savings after the holidays?

A. Starting to clear financial debts. B. Reducing spending on variable costs. C. Spending less on fixed expenses. D. Reducing the use of credit cards.

Câu 20 What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Ways to pay off debts after holidays B. Ways to spend less money during holidays C. Ways to save money when buying holiday gifts D. Ways to plan for future money needs

Câu 21 What is true about the man and his family in the first situation?

A. He started doing housework six years ago. B. His parents did all of the chores in his family. C. The chores he did regularly were his schoolwork. D. His parents believed children should help with housework.

Câu 22 What is true about the family in the second situation?

A. Only older children were involved in doing tasks around the house. B. The older children were supposed to look after the younger ones. C. At age 4 the children could only do cleaning up and preparation. D. Their parents believed housework was better for kids than homework.

Câu 23 The phrase “cater to” in “… serve primarily to cater to personal needs,” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________.

A. meet B. look after C. maintain D. recognize

Câu 24 Which of the following is true about household chores?

A. Children may reluctantly give help to appear older under pressure from their parents. B. Teenagers who focus more on themselves may choose other activities over doing chores. C. Teenagers often complain about chores because their parents are too strict. D. Children and teenagers usually keep the same attitude toward chores as they get older.

Câu 25 The word “they” in “... they are better off starting the practice early...” in paragraph 3 refers to ____________.

A. parents B. chores C. teenagers D. responsibilities

Câu 26 In paragraph 3, the author expresses the opinion that

A. Young children usually accept chores without questioning them. B. Teenagers are usually the best age group to start doing chores. C. Parents should think carefully about assigning chores for teenagers. D. Early chores help teenagers take responsibility without complaining.

Câu 27 Why does the author mention age 3 and age 5 in paragraph 3?

A. To compare the best ages to start chores B. To show why kids should start chores early C. To show how kids slowly learn to do chores D. To say those are the best ages for kids to help at home

Câu 28 Look at the four squares [] that indicate where the following sentence could be added to the passage. In which space (marked A, B, C and D in the passage) will the following sentence fit? It's true that while discipline can make children feel upset, offering financial encouragement may not actually motivate them to do chores. [A ] [B ] [C ] [D ]

A. [A] B. [B] C. [C] D. [D]

Câu 29 According to paragraph 4, which is NOT a way to deal with children’s objection to household tasks?

A. Constantly supervising children doing housework. B. Considering household tasks as family shared responsibilities. C. Emphasizing responsibility and shared support. D. Encouraging chores in children with material rewards.

Câu 30 What is the author's opinion on encouraging cooperation with chores for strong-minded children?

A. Parents should make smart rules to get chores done. B. Parents should not talk about chores with kids who don’t like them. C. Giving rewards or punishments helps kids do chores. D. Parents should talk with kids about why chores are important.

Câu 31 What is true about Michael Grose?

A. He is a well-trained expert on human behavior. B. He has three younger brothers and sisters. C. He rarely had arguments with his father. D. He finished a book about first-born children.

Câu 32 What is true about first-borns?

A. They have surprisingly higher survival rates and faster growth. B. They hold many national leading positions around the world. C. They seem smarter and more emotional than their siblings. D. They like to try physically challenging activities when traveling.

Câu 33 Why does the author mention the study in Norway in the 1950s in paragraph 1?

A. To support the claim that first-born people have greater levels of education B. To underline the reliability of studies on birth order and the educational system C. To conclude that Norwegians often set higher goals for personal achievement D. To generalize that education strongly influences birth rates across some cultures

Câu 34 The word “them” in the paragraph 1 refers to _____.

A. scientists B. first-borns C. parents D. siblings

Câu 35 What is true about only children?

A. The lack of sibling interaction may make only children less competitive compared to first-borns. B. They are likely to have the excessive parental expectations regarding success and independence. C. They seem to be easily affected due to the unreasonably demanding expectations from parents. D. Their unique position in the family cultivates their personal growth, both physically and mentally.

Câu 36 The word “dramatic” in paragraph 5 could be replaced by ___.

A. shocking B. significant C. opposing D. sudden

Câu 37 In which space (marked A, B, C and D in the passage) will the following sentence fit? Their strength is that they learn to be more flexible and sociable, to compromise and build partnerships. [A] [B] [C] [D]

A. [A] B. [B] C. [C] D. [D]

Câu 38 What does the phrase "playing catch-up" most likely mean in the sentence: "As a child, she was always playing catch-up with her elder sister"?

A. Trying to spend more time with her sister B. Trying to reach the same level as her sister C. Avoiding her sister to reduce competition D. Helping her sister succeed in school and sports

Câu 39 According to the passage, who wrote a book with another writer?

A. Alfred Adler B. Frank Sulloway C. Catherine Salmon D. Cliff Isaacson

Câu 40 What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. The influence of birth order on personality characteristic and qualities B. The history of birth order research and its principal discoveries C. The impacts of birth order on relationships and career choices D. The instructions from famous writers for maintaining good sibling relationships

Test 4 - reading

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Nội dung bài đọc

Câu hỏi trắc nghiệm

Professional Email Writing

Holiday Spending

Household Chores

Birth Order and Personality