Trắc nghiệm Tiếng anh 12 Đọc hiểu có đáp án (Phần 5)

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Câu 1:

What is true of Pfiesteria?

A. It seems to flourish in the presence of certain pollutants.
B. It has been a menace to fish and humans for over 3000 years.
C. It is the oldest life form on earth
D. In large concentrations, it poses a threat to fish but not to humans.
Câu 2:
What is the main function of the toxins emitted by the dinoflagellates?
A. They are quick-acting poisons that kill fish within minutes.
B. They weaken the fish just long enough for the tiny creatures to attack
C. They damage the nervous system of potential predators.
D. They cause fish to develop wounds on which creatures feed.
Câu 3:

The word “astounding” in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.

A. continual                
B. incredible                 
C. spectacular                             
D. apprehensive
Câu 4:

What were bulldozers used for in the Neuse River?

A. cleaning up the sediment at the bottom of the river
B. excavating holes to bury the dead fish
C. scooping up the vast number of dead fish in the water 
D. removing the huge amount of Pfiesteria from the river
Câu 5:

According to the paragraph 2, what will NOT happen if one breathes the toxic air?

A. vomiting                
B. visual impairments   
C. circulatory difficulty         
D. terrible headaches
Câu 6:

What is especially worrying about Pfiesteria blooms?

A. Conditions are becoming increasingly favourable for their spread
B. They are fatal to humans who come in contact with them
C. They have devastated the fishing industry in U.S coastal waters 
D. Researchers have no idea as to exactly what causes them
Câu 7:

All of the following are true, according to the passage, EXCEPT _____ 

A. Pfiesteria caused the death of about one billion fish in the late 1990s
B. animal and chemical waste from farmlands, livestock and mining operations may contribute to the expansion of Pfiesteria
C. Pfiesteria was not commonly noticed despite scientific findings
D. the toxic subtances emitted by Pfiesteria have a similar effect on human and fish skins
Câu 8:

In which environment would you NOT expect a Pfiesteria bloom to develop?

A. a marsh which absorbs waste water from a nearby pig farm
B. a river located near a rock quarry
C. a cool mountain lake teeming with fish
D. a river that flows through rich farmland
Câu 9:

What is the purpose of the passage?

A. To differentiate between simultaneous and consecutive interpreters.
B. To state the qualifications of an interpreter.
C. To point out the importance of an interpreter.
D. To explain the scope of interpreting.
Câu 10:

What is a difference mentioned between a simultaneous interpreter and a consecutive

interpreter?

A. The size of group with whom they work.  
B. Their proficiency in the language.
C. The type of dictionary they use. 
D. The money they are paid.
Câu 11:

The word “converting” is closest in meaning to…

A. changing                
B. concluding               
C. understanding                   
D. reading
Câu 12:

The author implies that most people have the opinion that the skill of interpreting is …..

A. very complex and demanding                   
B. based on principles of business
C. simpler than it really is                         
D. highly valued and admired
Câu 13:

The phrase “the former“ refers to…

A. simultaneous interpreters   
B. the conference        
C. consecutive interpreters     
D. the booth
Câu 14:

The example “You cant make a silk purse out of a sows ear” is used to...

A. point out the difference in attributes of animals in English and Spanish 
B. emphasize the need for translation of the meaning of what is said
C. show the differences in language A and language B 
D. stress the importance of word for word translation
Câu 15:

The word “rather” is closest in meaning to….

A. in brief                    
B. on the contrary        
C. in general                           
D. as a result
Câu 16:

Which of the following would a consecutive interpreter be used for?

A. An interpretation of a major literary work.
B. A business transaction between 2 foreign speakers.
C. A large meeting of many nations.
D. A translation of a foreign book.
Câu 17:

The passage is mainly concerned with:

A. symmetrical flatfish                                  
B. bony flatfish
C. evolution of flatfish                                    
D. different types of flatfish
Câu 18:

The author mentions skates and rays as examples of fish that ____

A. become asymmetrical                                  
B. appear to fly
C. have spread horizontally                             
D. resemble sharks
Câu 19:

It can be inferred from the passage that the early life of a flatfish is____

A. often confusing     
B. pretty normal            
C. very difficult                     
D. full of danger
Câu 20:

It can be inferred from the passage that horizontal symmetrical fish _____

A. have one eye each side of the head

B. have one eye underneath the head

C. have two eyes on top of the head

D. have eyes that move around the head
Câu 21:

The word “conversely” is closest in meaning to:

A. Similarly                
B. Alternatively            
C. Inversely                            
D. Contrarily
Câu 22:

The word “this” refers to_____

A. the migration of the ancestors
B. the practice of lying on one side
C. the problem of the one eye looking downwards
D. the difficulty of the only one eye being useful
Câu 23:

According to the passage, the ability of a bony flatfish to move its eyes around is____

A. average                   
B. weak                        
C. excellent                            
D. variable
Câu 24:
Which of the following is true regarding the crust?
A. It is the smallest of the Earth's three layers.
B. It is thicker on land than it is under the water.
C. There many separate pieces that make it up.
D. The mantle beneath it keeps it from moving too much.
Câu 25:

The word "perceive" in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to___________.

A. detect                     
B. comprehend             
C. prevent                              
D. locate
Câu 26:

What is the passage mainly about?

A. When earthquakes are the most likely to happen.
B. What kind of damage natural disasters
C. How earthquakes and tsunamis occur can cause.
D. Why tsunamis are deadlier than earthquakes.
Câu 27:

The word "adjoining" in bold in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to___________.

A. residing                  
B. approaching              
C. bordering                           
D. appearing
Câu 28:

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 3 about earthquakes?

A. How severe the majority of them are
B. How often powerful ones take place
C. How many people they typically kill
D. What kind of damage they can cause
Câu 29:

 Which of the following statements does paragraph 1 support?

A. A tsunami happens in tandem with an earthquake.
B. Earthquakes cause more destruction than tsunamis.
C. The most severe type of natural disaster is an earthquake.
D. Earthquakes frequently take place after tsunamis do.
Câu 30:

The word "it" in bold in paragraph 2 refers to___________.

A. the mantle              
B. the crust                   
C. the Earth                            
D. the core
Câu 31:

Based on the passage, what is probably true about tsunamis?

A. They are able to move as fast as the speed of sound.
B. They cannot damage ships sailing on the ocean.
C. They can be deadly to people standing near shore.
D. They kill more people each year than earthquakes.
Câu 32:

Question 32: The author mentions all the following as examples of the behavior of desert animals EXCEPT

A. they are watchful and quiet                      

B. they sleep during the day

C. they dig home underground                      
D. they are noisy and aggressive
Câu 33:

We can infer from the passage that

A. healthy animals live longer lives              

B. living things adjust to their environment

C. desert life is colorful and diverse              

D. water is the basis of desert life
Câu 34:

According to the passage, creatures in the desert

A. are smaller and fleeter than forest animals

B. are more active during the day than those in the tangled forest

C. live in an accommodating environment

D. are not as healthy as those anywhere else in the world
Câu 35:
The phrase “those forms” in the passage refers to all of the following EXCEPT

A. moist-skinned animals                                

B. many large animals

C. water-loving animals                                   

D. the coyote and the bobcat
Câu 36:

The word “them” means

A. animals                  

B. minutes                     
C. people                                
D. water
Câu 37:

The word “emaciated” in the passage mostly means

A. wild                       

B. unmanageable          
C. cunning                              
D. unhealthy
Câu 38:
Man can hardly understand why many animals live their whole life in the desert, as

A. water is an essential part of his existence

B. very few large animals are found in the desert

C. sources of flowing water are rare in a desert

D. water composes the greater part of the tissues of living things

Câu 39:

The title for this passage could be

A. “Man’s Life in a Desert Environment”                

B. “Desert Plants”

C. “Animal Life in a Desert Environment”    
D. “Life Underground
Câu 40:

Question 40: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. Why people in preindustrial societies worked few hours per week

B. Changes that have occurred In the number of hours that people work per week

C. A comparison of the number of hours worked per year in several industries

D. Working conditions during the Industrial Revolution
Câu 41:

Compared to preindustrial times, the number of hours in the workweek in the nineteenth century

A. remained constant                                      

B. decreased slightly

C. decreased significantly                               
D. increased significantly
Câu 42:

The word "henceforth" in line 11 is closest in meaning to

A. in the end              

B. for a brief period      
C. from that time on 
D. on occasion
Câu 43:

The "idea" mentioned in line 13 refers to

A. the 60-hour workweek

B. the reduction in the cost of automobiles

C. the reduction in the workweek at some automobile factories

D. the criticism of Ford by United States Steel and Westinghouse

Câu 44:

What is one reason for the change in the length of the workweek for the average worker in the United States during the 1930's?

A. Several people sometimes shared a single job.

B. Labor strikes in several countries influenced labor policy in the United states.

C. Several corporations increased the length of the workweek.

D. The United States government instituted a 35-hour workweek
Câu 45:

Which of the following is mentioned as one of the purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Art of 1938?

A. To discourage workers from asking for increased wages

B. To establish a limit on the number of hours in the workweek

C. To allow employers to set the length of the workweek for their workers

D. To restrict trade with countries that had a long workweek
Câu 46:

The word "immutable" in line 18 is closest in meaning to

A. unmatched             

B. irregular                    
C. unnecessary                       
D. unchangeable
Câu 47:

Question 47: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. Birth rates in the United States in the 1930s and 1940s

B. The impact of the baby boom on public education

C. The role of the family in the 1950's and 1960's

D. The teaching profession during the baby boom
Câu 48:

The word "it" in paragraph 1 refers to____.

A. the economic boom    

B. the Second World War        
C. the 1930s          
D. the United States
Câu 49:

The word "overtaxed" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to____.

A. charged too much                                      

B.plentifully supplied

C. heavily burdened                                        
D. well prepared
Câu 50:
The public school of the 1950s and 1960s faced all of the following problems EXCEPT

A. an inadequate number of school buildings

B. old-fashioned facilities

C. a shortage of teachers                                 
D. a declining number of students
Câu 51:

According to the passage, why did teachers leave the teaching profession after theoutbreak of the war?

A. Teaching positions were scarce                  

B. They were dissatisfied with the curriculum.

C. Other jobs provided higher salaries.          

D. They needed to be retrained
Câu 52:

The word "inevitably" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to____.

A. unavoidably           

B. impartially                
C. irrationally                         
D. unwillingly
Câu 53:

Which of the following best characterizes the organization of the passage

A. The second paragraph provides a fictional account to illustrate a problem presented in the firstparagraph

B. The second paragraph argues against a point made in the first paragraph.

C. The second paragraph introduces a problem not mentioned in the first paragraph

D. The second paragraph presents the effect of circumstances described in the first paragraph.