Bài tập môn Tiếng Anh - Luyện thi Đại Học năm học 2015-2016 - Bài số 30 - Phạm Thái Bạch Mai

LESSON 30 – June 15th, 2016
I. CLOZE-TEST. Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C, or D best fits each space.
 Arthur Miller was born in New York in 1915. He was the son of a coat manufacturer who (1)......control of his business through bankruptcy. This experience at an early age disturbed Miller and thereafter he was aware of society’s inadequacies. He would (2)......them later in his plays by attacking the modern (3)......of life.
 Miller's major achievement came in 1949, when he won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play “Death of a Salesman”, which is still regarded as one of the finest contemporary plays. It (4).....the tragic story of an average man destroyed by false values which get (5)......the way of developing an honest relationship with his sons, who (6)......of his beliefs and look down on him. (7)....., Miller's plays (8)....... social issues and deal with matters people are anxious (9)....... . They include themes such as how human relationships fall (10)......the responsibility of the individual and their purpose in life. One way or another, Miller’s plays analyse (11)......the troubles people have in their life and (12)......society's values.
1. A. failed 	B. lost 	C. missed 	D. wasted
2. A. criticise 	B. disapprove 	C. complain 	D. protest
3. A. way 	B. course 	C. approach 	D. manner
4. A. debates 	B. says 	C. tells 	D speaks
5. A. under 	B. out of 	C. by 	D. in
6. A. argue 	B. doubt 	C. object 	D. disapprove
7. A. On average 	B. On demand 	C. By force 	D. At first sight
8. A. apply 	B. wonder 	C. discuss 	D. talk
9. A. of 	B. about 	C. with 	D. for
10. A. in 	B. behind 	C out 	D. apart
11. A. in pairs 	B. in person 	C. in detail 	D. in half
12. A. question 	B. inquire 	C. ask 	D. appeal
II. READING. Read the article. For questions l-8, choosethe answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text.
BODY TALK, by Mark Evans
 You will probably augh when I tell you that my interest in body language was sparked by a favourite professor of mine at university. He mentioned 'Pinocchio Syndrome' to me one wintry morning after claiming that I always rubbed my nose when giving excuses for being late to his lectures. Apparently, when someone tells a lie,the person's blood rushes to the nose and the extra blood makes it itchy. So if you think someone is not being entirely honest wth you, perhaps like my professor you should watch to see if they scratch their nose! This little example of non-verbal communication inspired me to become a body language expert. 
 Now, I earn my living by training people in non-verbal communication. Knowing when someone is lying and knowing how to convince people you're telling the truth are two of the most important skills you'll ever learn. For example, lawyers build their
reputation on their deductive skills when cross-examining court, while politicians need to rely on their powers of persuasion to gain support. 
 I have dedicated my life to studying the ways the human body gives more reliable information than the words we speak. The words say one thing but the body may say something completely different. This is the theory of body language and most of us are familiar with the basics. We know that crossed arms can be seen as either defensive or aggressive, but what about facial expressions, gestures, posture, and the intonation and rhythm of our speech? All of these speak volumes and can be understood if you only know how to make sense of the signs.
 Take the eyes, for example. If I told you a lie, you would probably expect me to look away rather than look you full in the face.
 However, this is not, as commonly thought, the sure sign of a lie, but the reflexive movements we make when we are trying to remember something. Because of this, glancing away is not as easy to interpret as you might believe. A good liar is not searching his memory for the truth, so he can quite easily look you straight in the eyes as he speaks to make the lie more convincing. Here's a tip,though. Watch the pupil of the eye;does it change size? If it gets bigger, this is probably an involuntary sign that something is being hidden.
 Body language is something that the majority of us cannot control; it's what escapes when we're concentrating on something else. I might think I'm creating a good impression because my voice is strong and steady and my speech is clear, but the sweat pouring off my forehead and my constantly moving feet say otherwise. 
 Business clients are constantly in need of my services and I try to improve their confidence in themselves by teaching them about body language. I give advice about handshakes, which should always be firm and steady, and I teach the importance of personal space, explaining that people who live in warm climates stand a lot closer to one another than people in cooler climates. They may seem like minor matters, but these codes of behaviour can be the key to making or breaking a business deal.
 My working life gives me a great deal of satisfaction. I feel that I'm providing a public service, but it is a service that has had its downside. Whenever I meets omeone new and I tell them what I do for a living, they immediately put their guard up and they're no longer relaxed. They quite literally freeze in the attempt to hide all the signals that they assume I'm reading. It makes life difficult at times,but I consider it a small price to pay for a job I enjoy so much.
1. The writer originally became interested in body language because...
 A. of a comment someone made to him.
 B. he wanted to know why people tell lies.
 C. he wanted to learn more about 'Pinocchio Syndrome'.
 D. his professor recommended the subject to him.
2. According to the writer, non-verbal communication is important because...
 A. it helpsl awyers to be more skilful.
 B. politicians need to know when people are lying.
 C. it can help make people believe what you tell them
 D. it provides a unique way of earning one's living.
3. What does the writer assume about his readers?
 A. They are able to change their intonation.
 B. They need to develop good posture.
 C. They use only words to communicate.
 D. They know something about the subject.
4. According to the writer, it is not easy to recognise when someone is lying because.
 A. they have an honest look on their face.
 B. they move their eyes very rapidly.
 C. listeners read their body language incorrectly.
 D. listeners do not look into their eyes.
5. To have a positive effect on someone, you should try to avoid.....
 A. making any facial expressions.
 B. having any involuntary reactions.
 C. giving the impression of not caring.
 D. movingyour legsabouttoo much.
6. What is the most important thing for businessmen to learn?
 A. the laws of a particular councry
 B. the correct way to behave
 C. the necessity of being polite
 D. the skill of appearing confident
7. Why do people react in a negative way when they meet the writer?
 A. They think he istoo self-confident.
 B. Theyassume that he is always lying.
 C. They have heard abou thim previously.
 D. They believe he is studying them.
8. What do we learn about the writer from the passage?
 A. He makes a lot of money from his job.
 B. He travels the world giving advice.
 C. He is dedicated to his work.
 D. He trains body languag experts
III. KEY-WORD TRANSFORMATION.
1. The thing I'd like most would be to visit the art gallery again.	 MORE
 There’s .........................................................the art gallery again.
2. When I shouted at the boys to stop throwing stones they completely ignored me.	 TOOK
 The boys........................................when I shouted at them to stop throwing stones.
3. What the lecturer said was not very clear at times.	 LACK
 There............................................in what the lecturer said at times.
4. It was only when it got dark that Paolo decided to make his way back home. FELT
 It was not..........................that Paolo decided to make his way back home.
5. The company avoids employing unqualified staff unless there is no alternative.	 RESORT
 Only...................................................employ unqualified staff.
6. The careful preparation for the event ensured it was a memorable day for everyone who attended.	 WHICH
 The care..................................event ensured it was a memorable day for everyone.
7. They are decorating our living room, so the house is a mess.	DONE
 We are...........................................so the house is a mess!
8. I really hate it when people speak to me like that!	BEING
 I really object.......................................like that!
9. I was just about to call him when he rang me instead.	POINT
 I was...........................................when he rang me instead.
10. The manager gave her secretary strict instructions that no One should be allowed to 
 disturb her. 	 CIRCUMSTANCES
 'Under........................................to be disturbed!' the manager told her secretary.
IV. WORD FORMS. Complete the following sentences, using the correct form of the word in capitals.
1. The English footballer David Beckham became famous for his goal-kicking.......	 ABLE
2. The record of 47 hours for watching TV without stopping was se$ last year and is still.......	 BREAK
3. The David Coulthard victory over Michael Schumacher in the Australian Grand Prix was.......	 EXPECT
4. That bridge looks rather.......; I don't think we should drive the car across. SAFE
5. I found the drive over the mountains very.......	 FRIGHT
6. Although I w as..........in the competition, I was still glad I'd taken part. SUCCESS
7. I thought it would be......for me to climb that mountain, but somehow I managed it. 	 POSSIBLE
8. People say that you need to take regular exercise in order to be.......	 HEALTH
9. I can swim, but I don't have much........in the water. 	CONFIDENT
10. I'm really rather...... - I'm happiest just staying at home with a good book. 	 ADVENTURE
V. WORD CHOICE. Fill in with the correct form of the verbs.
categorize • assure • deem • alter • expand • evaluate •
indulge • monitor • dominate • seek out
1. After the earthquake, many buildings were.......unsafe.
2. The success of the new advertising campaign cannot be.....until the latest sales 
 figures are in.
3. The campsites in the area have been......according to the facilities they offer.
4. No fighting has broken out on the border yet, but the situation is being closely...... .
5. The company is.......and will start producing sportswear as well as equipment.
6. The boy 's parents decided to......the best doctors in the field.
7. The dentist......me that the procedure would be painless.
8. I try to eat healthily but I do.......in the occasional bar of chocolate.
9. The architect had to.......aspects of her design because her client wasn't completely 
 satisfied.
10. None of us had a chance to express an opinion because he completely.....the 
 discussion.
ANSWER KEY TO LESSON 30
I. 1. B – 2. A – 3. A – 4. C – 5. D – 6. D – 7. D – 8. C – 9. B – 10. A – 11. C – 12. B
II. 1. A- 2. C – 3. D – 4. D – 5. C – 6. B – 7. D – 8. C
III. 
1. nothing I'd like more / than to visit / to go to
2. took (absolutely) no / notice (of me)
3. was a lack of / clarity
4. until / darkness fell
5. in the/as a last resort / does/do/will the company
6. which went into / preparing / (the) preparation (for) the OR which was taken
 with / preparing / (the) preparation (for) the
7. We are having our living room done up so the house is a mess!
8. I really object to being spoken to like that!
9. I was on the point of calling him when he rang me instead.
10. "Under no circumstances am I to be disturbed!" the manager told her secretary.
IV. 1. ability 2. unbroken 3. unexpected 4. unsafe 5. frightening 
 6. unsuccessful 7. impossible 8. healthy 9. confidence 10. Unadventurous
V. 1. deemed - 2. evaluated - 3. altered - 4. dominated - 5. expanded - 6. seek out - 7. assured 8. indulge - 9. altered - 10. Monitoring