Đề thi Đánh giá năng lực ĐHQG Hà Nội phần Tiếng Anh có đáp án - Đề số 23

If you want to pass the exam, _______ that you need.

Language belongs to everyone, so most people feel that they have a right to _______ an opinion about it.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, people were asked to stay home _______ absolutely necessary.

He _______ have left the keys on the table – I checked there twice!

In the early 20th century, physicians discovered that blood transfusions often failed because the blood type of the recipient was incompatible _______ the donor.

I hate _______ when we see a disaster on TV, and there is nothing we can do.

It is not only teachers but also parents who should always set a good _______ for the children.

If I hadn’t got the job in Tokyo, I _______ with my current partner.

New environmental policies could _______ significant reductions in air pollution.

Perhaps the most admirable kind of humor is _______ humor, in which we laugh at ourselves and turn embarrassment into charm.

The architect was let down when his new urban development plan was rejected.

Knowledge of languages is a real asset in this sort of work.

Some are not convinced that the crackdown on drugs in the city has any correlation to the fall in violent crime.

The detail about the date is peripheral to the speaker’s main argument.

John: When will the conference room be free?

Peter: _______________

Nam: Where should we go for dinner, Italian or Chinese?

Robert: _______________

Joe: Susan just keeps emailing me about pointless things. What do you think I should do?

Paul: _______________

Lucy: I think having a university degree is the only way to succeed in life.

Daniel: _______________. There were successful people without a degree.

a. I noticed your apartment building recently installed solar panels on the rooftop, didn’t it?

b. Absolutely. My electricity bill was surprisingly low last month.

c. I guess it would significantly reduce your monthly expenses.

d. Yes, that’s part of the building’s overall goal of energy independence and efficiency.

a. I totally understand. I’ll make sure to check it thoroughly before sending it over.

b. Sure, but could you double-check the formatting first? There were a few errors last time.

c. Hey, have you had a chance to finalize the report for our project?

d. Yes, I’m just about done with it. I’ll email it to you by tonight.

e. Great! Thanks for handling it. I appreciate the extra effort.

f. No problem at all. It’s my responsibility.

a. I mainly use the internet for banking transactions.

b. Is it difficult to pay bills online?

c. Really? Why’s that?

d. Not at all. You just log into your bank account, click ‘Pay now’, and the bill is paid immediately.

e. I can check my balance and transfer money anytime. Paying bills online is very convenient, too.

f. What do you usually do online?

I have never said anything to damage his reputation.

In case of breakdown, please press the alarm button and call this number.

The protests were so vociferous that the committee had to reconsider the draft.

We ask travelers not to use mobile phones when they pass through security.

Promise to take good care of a dog. You will have one then.

The government has banned the use of mobile phones in cars. This plan will not be effective without an enforcement program.

The website kept crashing during peak hours. The firm decided to hire a specialist to redesign the entire system.

The new CEO, known for being a very strict leader, has just implemented a series of radical reforms. This has caused some concern among the employees.

Cloze text: Read the passage below and choose A, B, C or D to fill in each blank from 631 to 635.

Cancel culture, also known as call-out culture, is referred to as the phenomenon where individuals or groups publicly condemn and campaign against a target – be it an idea, individual or organization – often through social media platforms. (631) ________ in the mid-2010s, particularly during the #MeToo movement and through platforms like Black Twitter, which highlighted social issues and fostered community discussion.

Cancel culture functions as a modern form of social (632) ________ and can manifest in two main ways: as a boycott, in which support for an entity is withdrawn, or as an attempt to silence the target completely. The rise of cancel culture has been fueled by technology, allowing swift dissemination of perceived transgressions and immediate public backlash.

While some view cancel culture as a means of holding powerful figures accountable, critics argue that it can lead to (633) ________ consequences, more severely impacting those with less privilege. High-profile individuals often have the means to weather the fallout, whereas ordinary people may lose their jobs or livelihoods due to social media campaigns. The dynamics of cancel culture reflect deeper societal divides and illustrate (634) ________ shape interactions and responses to perceived wrongdoing.

Overall, cancel culture is a complex and ever-changing issue, sparking significant debate regarding accountability, freedom of speech, and the power of social media in (635) ________ contemporary society.

(Adapted from https://www.ebsco.com)

Reading comprehension 1: Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to answer each question from 636 to 640.

The so-called great resignation has become the “great stay.” But experts say workers aren’t just staying – they’re “job hugging.”

Job hugging refers to the act of holding onto a job “for dear life,” consultants at Korn Ferry, an organizational consulting firm, wrote last month. The rate at which workers are voluntarily leaving their jobs – known as the quits rate – has hovered around 2% since the start of the year, according to data from the U.S. Labor Department’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. Aside from the initial days of the Covid-19 pandemic, this rate hasn’t been that consistently low since early 2016.

According to Laura Ulrich, director of economic research in North American at Indeed Hiring Lab, the quits rate is a barometer of workers’ perceptions of the broader labor market. In this case, they may be worried about getting another job or not very optimistic about their chances of finding one. The current clinging is in stark contrast to the historic job-hopping rates exhibited in 2021 and 2022, but experts say it makes sense given current labor market trends.

While it’s not inherently bad to stay in a job for a long time, job “hugging” can pose some risks for the unwary. For one, they may be sacrificing some income growth, since job switchers generally command higher wage growth than those who remain in their current positions, Ulrich stated. For example, those who get too comfortable in their current roles may stagnate rather than take on more responsibilities or learn new skills, which may impact marketability and career growth as the labor market improves. Additionally, the lack of job market volatility can make it harder for new entrants like recent graduates to find employment, Ulrich added.

(Adapted from https://www.cnbc.com)

Which of the following best paraphrases this sentence: “The quits rate is a barometer of workers’ perceptions of the broader labor market.”?

What does “they” in paragraph 3 refer to?

What can be inferred from paragraph 3 about workers during 2021 and 2022?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a risk of “job hugging”?

Which of the following would the author most likely support?

Reading comprehension 2: Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to answer each question from 641 to 645.

Overfishing has brought about a collapse in the eastern Baltic cod population, but over the past three decades, the size of the fish themselves has also shrunk dramatically and mysteriously. Now, scientists have uncovered genomic evidence that overfishing has driven rapid evolutionary changes, contributing to these fish roughly halving in average body length since the 1990s. The “shrinking” of cod, from a median adult body length of 40cm in 1996 to 20cm in 2019, has a genetic basis, and human activities have left a profound mark on the population’s DNA, the study concluded.

“When the largest individuals are consistently removed from the population over many years, smaller, faster-maturing fish gain an evolutionary advantage,” said Prof Thorsten Reusch, head of the marine ecology research division at GEOMAR Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research Kiel and senior author of the study. “What we are observing is evolution in action, driven by human activity. This is scientifically fascinating, but ecologically deeply concerning.”

The dramatic shrinking of cod has been a source of concern for several decades, but it remains unclear to what extent the phenomenon has been affected by environmental factors such as hypoxic conditions due to algal blooms, pollution, and more extreme marine seasonal temperature changes. “It was very difficult to prove that it was an evolution that had happened,” said Dr Kwi Young Han, first author of the study, who completed her PhD at GEOMAR.

Prof Stefano Mariani, a marine biologist at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), who was not involved in the research, said that the genetic analysis could not fully explain the extent of the observed shrinkage, with environmental factors probably also playing a significant role. But he said demonstrating that “the activities of humans can speed up evolution” was a “milestone” finding that underscores the importance of monitoring the gene pool of fish populations, as well as simply tracking fish numbers. “It would be really good to try to maintain diversity because as soon as you chop away a certain section of diversity, it’s like losing an insurance for the future where that might have an advantage,” he said.

(Adapted from https://www.theguardian.com)

What is “profound” in paragraph 1 closest in meaning to?

What is the main topic of paragraph 1?

Which of the following best describes the attitude of Prof Thorsten Reusch towards human-induced evolution in cod?

What does “that” in paragraph 4 refer to?

Eagle is to bird, as rose is to _______. Which of the following best fills in the blank?

All members of the safety committee receive special training. No interns get special training. Which conclusion follows necessarily?

Six employees sit in a 2x3 grid. The front row has positions 1, 2, 3 from left to right, and the back row has positions 4, 5, 6 from left to right, so position 4 sits directly behind position 1, position 5 behind 2, and 6 behind 3.

●         Anna sits at position 1.

●         Frida sits at position 6.

●         Bo sits directly behind Anna.

●         Cara sits in the front row, next to Anna.

●         Eli is in the front row, to the right of Cara.

●         Dax is in the back row.

Who sits at position 3?

Which of the following is the most logical definition of the word “mammal”?

Which of the following situations best illustrates “re-entry” where someone returns to a place or an area of activity that they used to be in?