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TỜ 1 READING AND WRITING

Question 1. At a time when African Americans were denied many avenues for economic and social advancement,
sports and entertainment offered opportunities for fame and success; Pollard believed it was essential to preserve
and _____ African Americans’ access to these industries.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
A. elongate
B. stretch
C. expand
D. accumulate

Question 2. The following text is adapted from a publication by Jefferson Keel’s 2011 publication “The Indian
Reorganization Act - 75 Years Later: Renewing our Commitment to Restore Tribal Homelands and Promote Self-
determination.”
Today, the Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) is as necessary as it was in 1934. The purposes of the IRA we’re
frustrated first by World War II and then the termination era. Work did not begin again until the 1970s with a
self-determination policy, and since then, Indian tribes are building economies from the ground up.
As used in the text, what does the word “frustrated” most nearly mean?
A. annoyed
B. unfulfilled
C. dissatisfied
D. thwarted

Question 3. It would be expected that a novel by a figure as prominent as W. E. B. DuBois would attract the
attention of literary critics. Additionally, when the novel subtly engages the issue of race, as DuBois’ The Quest
of the Silver Fleece (1911) does, it would be a surprise not to encounter an abundance of scholarly work about
that text. But though valuable scholarship has examined DuBois’ political and historical thought, his novels have
received scant attention. Perhaps DuBois the novelist must wait his turn behind DuBois the philosopher, historian,
and editor. But what if the truth lies elsewhere: what if his novels do not speak to current concerns?
What is the central issue of the text?
A. The perfunctoriness of much of the critical work devoted to DuBois’ novels
B. The nature of DuBois’ engagement with the issue of race in The Quest of the Silver Fleece
C. Whether DuBois’ novels are of high quality and relevant to current concerns
D. The degree of consideration that has been given to DuBois’ novels, including The Quest of the Silver Fleece

Question 4. The following text is adapted from Herman Melville’s 1857 novel The Confidence-Man. Humphry
Davy was a prominent British chemist and inventor.
Years ago, a grave American savant, being in London, observed at an evening party there, a certain coxcombical
fellow, as he thought, an absurd ribbon in his lapel, and full of smart [banter], whisking about to the admiration
of as many as were disposed to admire. Great was the savant's disdain; but, chancing ere long to find himself in
a corner with the jackanapes, got into conversation with him, when he was somewhat ill-prepared for the good
sense of the jackanapes, but was altogether thrown aback, upon subsequently being [informed that he was] no
less a personage than Sir Humphry Davy.
Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?
A. It portrays the thoughts of a character who is embarrassed about his own behavior.
B. It presents an account of a misunderstanding.
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C. It offers a short history of how a person came to be famous.
D. It explains why one character dislikes another.

Question 5.
Text 1
On May 21, 2019, midsize black holes were detected for the first time when the U.S.-based Laser Interferometer
Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) and its European counterpart Virgo captured a tremor from a pair of
black holes merging deep in space. Priyamvada Natarajan, an astrophysicist who has long worked on black-hole
growth models, believes that black holes this size are born in nuclear star clusters, dense collections of stars found
near galactic centers. These holes sweep through the cluster, adding gas and dust, until they settle at a single
location and cease to expand.
Text 2
Imre Bartos and other researchers working on ' "hierarchical merger" models, in which black holes grow by
eating one another, focus on one major data point in the LIGONirgo findings. The angular momentum, or "spin,"
of a black hole ranges from 0 to 1. When two black holes of similar size combine, the resulting black hole usually
has a spin of around 0.7. Significantly, the two black holes involved in the merger recorded by LIGO and Virgo
had 0.69 and 0.73 respectively, suggesting that they both might have formed in previous mergers.
Based on the texts, what would Imre Bartos most likely say about Priyamvada Natarajan’s belief in Text 1?
A. It underestimates midsize black holes’ spin.
B. It misstates the time when the merger occurred.
C. It relies too heavily on data from LIGONIGO.
D. It overlooks the significance of a crucial statistic.

Question 6.

The vegan diet is one that is chosen by individuals for various reasons, including health and/or ethical reasons.
In fact, it is evident that the vegan diet is much more than a diet itself, but has developed into a lifestyle, often
associated with animal rights and environmental advocacy as well as a greater concern for physical activity and
mindfulness. While many health benefits exist, it is essential for those who are vegan or are planning to become
vegan to be educated about potential nutritional deficiencies to prevent adverse outcomes. For example, a vegan
who is adverse to taking man - made supplements in any form _____.
Which choice most effectively uses data from the table to complete the claim?
A. is likely to suffer from mental health disorders
B. may suffer from insufficient levels of bile
C. may be prone to various heart diseases
D. could succumb to circulatory system disorders

Question 7. This passage is adapted from A. S. Byatt, The Children’s Book (2009). It is set at the turn of the
twentieth century. Olive Wellwood is a prosperous author of fantasy books who grew up poor in a mining village.
She now lives in a country house, Todefright, with her large family. Author notes that Olive Wellwood’s chosen
response to certain disturbing aspects of life involves attempting to overlook their existence.
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 Which quotation from the novel would best illustrate the author’s claim?
A. “Olive Wellwood became, not very willingly, a matriarch.”
B. “… there were children having real and imaginary adventures in the woods, there were informal gatherings
round the fire in winter, on the lawn in summer, where old and young mingled and discussed things with laughter
and serious common sense.”
C. “In weak moments, she thought of her garden as the fairytale palace the prince, or princess, must not leave on
pain of bleak disaster.”
D. “And she had to ignore a great deal, in order to persist in her calm, and listen steadily to the quick scratch of
the pen.”

Question 8. Astronomers found a large body orbiting close to the star Upsilon Andromedae. The standard theory
of planet formation holds that no planet that large could be formed so close to a star, leading to the suggestion
that the body is a companion star. A subsequent discovery puts that suggestion in doubt: two other large bodies
were found orbiting close to Upsilon Andromedae, and the standard theory of companion stars allows for at most
one companion star.
Which of the following, if true, most helps to resolve the status of the orbiting body without casting doubt on the
two standard theories mentioned?
A. The smaller a planet orbiting a star is, and the farther away it is from the star, the less likely it is to be
discovered.
B. If a planet’s orbit is disturbed, the planet can be drawn by gravity toward the star it is orbiting.
C. It is likely that there are many stars, in addition to Upsilon Andromedae and the Sun, that are orbited by more
than one smaller body.
D. In most cases of companion stars, the smaller companion is much fainter than the larger star.

Question 9. The rare, brightly colored peacock mantis shrimp can deliver a blow to its prey with a force more
than 2,500 times its own body weight. The shrimp’s powerful strike is due to the unique structure of its _____
which stores and then releases large amounts of energy quickly.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A. appendage,
B. appendage;
C. appendage:
D. appendage

Question 10. The rare, brightly colored peacock mantis shrimp can deliver a blow to its prey with a force more
than 2,500 times its own body weight. The shrimp’s powerful strike is due to the unique structure of its _____
which stores and then releases large amounts of energy quickly.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A. appendage,
B. appendage;
C. appendage:
D. appendage

Question 11. A recent study found that employees who take regular breaks during the workday are more
productive and less likely to experience burnout. In response, a company is considering implementing a new
policy that encourages employees to take two 15-minute breaks each day, in addition to their regular lunch break.
Which of the following, if true, best supports the likelihood that the proposed policy will have a positive impact
on employee productivity and well-being?
A. Employees who currently take short breaks during the workday report feeling more refreshed and focused
upon returning to their work.

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B. The company’s competitors have already implemented similar policies and have reported increased employee
satisfaction and productivity as a result.
C. Research has shown that prolonged periods of uninterrupted work can lead to decreased cognitive performance
and increased stress levels.
D. The company’s managers have received training in effective time management techniques and are equipped
to help employees make the most of their breaks.

Question 12. While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
• The Chernobyl disaster occurred on April 26, 1986, at the No. 4 reactor in the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.
• The explosion released large amounts of radioactive particles into the atmosphere.
• The nearby city of Pripyat was evacuated, displacing around 50,000 residents.
• The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone was established, and it covers an area of approximately 2,600 square kilometers.
Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to describe the consequences of the
Chernobyl disaster?
A. The Chernobyl disaster happened in 1986 at the No. 4 reactor in the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.
B. The explosion at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant resulted in the evacuation of the nearby city of Pripyat.
C. The Chernobyl disaster led to the evacuation of 50,000 residents from Pripyat and the creation of the Chernobyl
Exclusion Zone, which spans 2,600 square kilometers.
D. The Chernobyl disaster occurred in 1986, and its effects are still felt today in the 2,600 square kilometer
Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.

Question 13. Oscar Howe enrolled in the Sante Fe Studio School in his late teens, learning the flat style of
painting taught there. Although the school encouraged students to create the kinds of stylized art he would later
rail _____ Howe worked successfully in this style for many years, gradually loosening its constraints to pursue
his own creative interests.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A. against,
B. against
C. against—
D. against, but

Question 14. In Finland, coffee is the most popular drink aside from water, and it is enjoyed in many different
ways. _____ it can be served hot, cold, or with additions such as milk or spices.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
A. Regardless,
B. Nevertheless,
C. Indeed,
D. Additionally,

Question 15. Recently, astronomers discovered two Earth-sized planets that are orbiting a red dwarf star known
as HD260655. Smaller than our Sun, _____ making the two planets orbiting it potentially close enough for us to
study their atmospheres in detail. Since the cooler of the two is estimated to be 543 degrees Fahrenheit (284
degrees Celsius), there is little chance of life as we know it, though.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A. there are only 33 light years between HD260655 and our solar system,
B. only 33 light years separate HD260655 from our solar system,
C. our solar system is only 33 light years away from HD260655,
D. HD260655 is only 33 light years away from our solar system,

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