Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. discussion B. climate C. liveable D. city
Question 2. A. watched B. developed C. jogged D. booked
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which differs from the other
three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. perfection B. computer C. fascinate D. fantastic
Question 4. A. cover B. govern C. father D. perform
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. In spite of their disabilities, the children at Spring School manage to an active social life.
Lead a ... life: có được cuộc sống ntn A. take B. lead C. gather D. save
Question 6. The drug under examination has shown some
results when given to volunteers in some countries. A. impression B. impressive C. impressed D. impresses
Question 7. Sarah said she would like
Paris someday to see the Eiffel Tower. A. visited B. to visit C. visit D. visiting
Question 8. This ticket
you to a free meal in our new restaurant. A. grants B. credits C. entitles D. allows
Grant sb sth: trao cho ai đó thứ gì
Be credited to sth: được ghi nhận/công nhận điều gì đó
Entitle sb to sth: trao cho ai đó thứ gì
Question 9. Jimmy always takes the
by the horns at every chance in order to become a famous
pop star, which is why he is so successful now. A. horse B. bull C. cow D. buffalo
Take the bull by the horn: dám đương đầu/đối mặt với tình huống/sự việc khó khăn nào đó
Question 10. When preparing a CV, university
can consider attaching a separate report about
official work experience during the course. A. graduates
B. candidates: ứng viên
B. applicants: ng xin việc D. leavers: người tốt nghiệp (THPT)
Question 11. You are
only person whose opinion is of any value to me in the present regrettable circumstances. A. Ø B. an C. a D. the
Question 12. Ngoc
in the kitchen when she saw a mouse. A. cooks B. was cooking C. is cooking D. has cooked
Question 13. She has recently bought a new car, ? A. didn’t she B. has she C. did she D. hasn’t she
Question 14. The manager is directly responsible
the efficient running of the office A. at B. for C. about D. in
Question 15. His poor standard of play fully justifies his
from the team for the next match. A. dismissal: sa thải
B. expulsion: sự trục xuất (tổ chức/đơn vị/nơi)
C. rejection: sự từ chối
D. exclusion: sự đuổi ra/không cho phép tham gia vào hđ của nhóm/tổ chức
Question 16. Chemistry is than physics. A. more easily B. easy C. easier D. easily
Question 17. John will start studying for the exam .
A. before he finished his lunch
B. when he finishes his lunch
C. until he is finishing his lunch
D. after he finished his lunch
Question 18. The website
by the web developer is user-friendly and easy to navigate. A. is developing B. developed C. develops D. developing
Question 19. The company hopes that their new product by many customers. A. will buy B. was buying C. buys D. will be bought
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
Question 20. People in the mountainous areas are still in the habit of destroying forests for cultivation. A. industry
B. farming: canh tác/nông nghiệp C. planting D. wood
Question 21. We should join hands to protect our environment. A. put up B. make decisions C. take up D. work together
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 22. Unsurprisingly, almost every client gave negative feedback on that hotel due to their poor service. A. almost B. gave C. on D. their -> its
Question 23. Their father was described as a good man, a careful and loving father to his children and a considerate neighbor. A. Their
B. careful: cận trọng/cận thận -> caring: chu đáo/quan tâm
C. considerate: ân cần D. as
Question 24. Mai invites her classmates to her 18th birthday party last week.
A. invites -> invited B. week C. party D. to
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each
pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 25. Jack bought that second-hand car. He then recognized that he shouldn't have done that.
A. Jack wished that he has not bought that second-hand car.
B. If only Jack hadn’t bought that second-hand car.
C. Jack regretted to buy that second-hand car.
D. Jack wished that he did not buy that second-hand car.
Question 26. He was very surprised to be addressed by the Queen. He didn’t answer at once.
A. Not until he was so surprised to answer did the Queen address him.
B. So surprised was he to be addressed by the Queen that he didn’t answer at once.
C. Only when he was addressed by the Queen could he answer the surprising questions at once.
D. But for such a nice surprise, he would have been addressed by the Queen.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE
in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
Question 27. I think we cannot purchase this device this time as it costs an arm and a leg: đắt đỏ. A. is expensive B. is cheap C. is confusing D. is painful
Question 28. Many women prefer to use cosmetics to enhance their beauty and make them look younger. A. worsen B. maximize C. enrich D. improve
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to each of the following questions.
Question 29. “What have you done to my laptop, Jane?” asked Tom.
A. Tom asked Jane what she had done to his laptop.
B. Tom asked Jane what has she done to his laptop.
C. Tom asked Jane what had she done to his laptop.
D. Tom asked Jane what she has done to his laptop.
Question 30. I’m sure Linda was very upset when you left.
A. Linda may be very upset when you left.
B. Linda could have been very upset when you left.
C. Linda must have been very upset when you left.
D. Linda must be very upset when you left.
Question 31. I haven't met my grandparents for five years.
A. I have met my grandparents for five years. B. I didn't meet my grandparents five years ago.
C. I last met my grandparents five years ago. D. I often met my grandparents five years ago.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 32 to 36.
Culture is the lens with which we evaluate everything around us; we evaluate what is proper or
improper, normal or abnormal, through our culture. If we are immersed in a culture that is unlike our
own, we may experience culture shock and become disoriented when we come into contact with a
fundamentally different culture. People naturally use their own culture as the standard to judge other
cultures; however, passing judgment could reach a level where people begin to discriminate against
others whose “ways of being” are different than their own—essentially, we tend to fear that which we do not understand.
Cultural diversity is important because our country, workplaces, and schools increasingly consist of
various cultural, racial, and ethnic groups. We can learn from one another, but first we must have a level
of understanding about each other in order to facilitate collaboration and cooperation. Learning about
other cultures helps us understand different perspectives within the world in which we live and helps
dispel negative stereotypes and personal biases about different groups.
In addition, cultural diversity helps us recognize and respect “ways of being” that are not
necessarily our own, so that as we interact with others, we can build bridges to trust, respect, and
understanding across cultures. Furthermore, this diversity makes our country a more interesting place to
live, as people from diverse cultures contribute language skills, new ways of thinking, new knowledge, and different experiences.
Question 32. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Why is cultural diversity a “good thing”? B. How do people use own culture?
C. What is the function of culture?
D. How can we learn from one another?
Question 33. The word “their” in paragraph 2 refers to . A. ways of being B. people C. others D. evels
Question 34. What is mentioned in paragraph 1 as the main reason for discrimination?
A. immersing in a culture B. making judgment
C. valuating everything
D. ontacting with a different culture
Question 35. The word “dispel” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to . A. discuss B. contain C. realize D. eliminate
Question 36. Before we can learn from people from other cultures, we need to .
A. facilitate collaboration
B. form personal biases
C. have different perspectives
D. understand one another
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 37. Paul and Daisy are discussing life in the future.
Paul: “I believe space travel will become more affordable for many people in the future.” Daisy: “ ”
A. It doesn’t matter at all.
B. It is very kind of you to say so.
C. There’s no doubt about that.
D. I am sorry to hear that
Question 38. - Mai: "How fashionable a pair of trainers you have!” - Nam: " ."
A. I know it's fashionable. B. Yes, of course.
C. Thanks for your compliment.
D. Do you want to know where I bought them?
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to choose the word
or phrase that best fits each other numbered blanks
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN SPORT
The first sports game was televised in the USA more than fifty years ago. Over the following
decades television provided sports coaches with a wealth of information to analyse. By viewing
recordings, they could study the number of passes received, tackles avoided, distances covered, speeds
achieved and a host of (39)
factors relating to the performance of their teams or athletes. Most
of this data, though , consisted of bare statistics without any meaningful context. (40) , the use of
artificial intelligence (Al) is now enabling an alternative (41) to coaching. Al means the
development of computer systems that can perform tasks usually associated with human intelligence, such as decision making.
Al doesn't get tired, has extraordinary powers of vision, particularly for objects moving at speed,
and is capable of making complex (42)
very quickly. Research has shown that, particularly over
a whole day's worth of events, computers are just as reliable as human judges when it comes to giving
gymnasts a score. However, computer scientist Henri Simeonson has been quick to warn about some
potential difficulties. In particular, Simeonson is concerned that Al is vulnerable to hackers, (43)
might be able to influence the outcome of a tournament.
Question 39. A. other B. a few of C. a lot D. every
Question 40. A. for instance B. though C. therefore D. However
Question 41. A. level B. step C. entrance D. approach
Question 42. A. calculations B. mistakes C. progress D. action
Question 43. A. who B. whom C. that D. which
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50.
Environmentalists often fear that tourists will trample all over sensitive natural resource areas, but
tourism may bring the needed and only economic incentives to help drive conservation, said Bynum
Boley. Ecotourism and natural resource conservation already have a mutually beneficial relationship
that is ideal for creating a sustainable partnership.
"Ecotourism destinations benefit in the form of enhanced tourism competitiveness from the
protection of quality natural resources," he said. "Meanwhile, the conservation of these natural
resources is increasingly valued since these pristine natural resources are the foundation of the
ecotourism industry and the driver of all economic benefits associated with ecotourism."
Tourism is a $7.6 trillion global industry, provides 277 million jobs and is a primary income source
for 20 of the world's 48 least-developed countries. It also subsidizes environmental protection and helps
protect, conserve and value cultural resources that might otherwise be undervalued by the host
community, Boley said. In the newspaper, Boley and co-author Gary Green said that despite past
tension between the tourism industry and environmentalists, the two should team up as allies to fight off
increasing conversion of land away from its natural state, Ecotourists not only provide a boost to the
economy in such places, they can also motivate landowners into keeping the environment in its natural
state instead of converting it into something unsustainable. They could also influence the public
perception of conservation, Boley explained, which does not often favor environmental protection.
“The public has become increasing less prone to respond to environmental messages,” he said.
“Economic messages are needed in order to attract the public's interest.” Too often, Boley and
Green said, unique natural resource areas are converted into urban, suburban and agricultural
developments without considering their ecotourism potential. In addition to the lost ecotourism revenue,
there are a host of negative environmental consequences such as biodiversity loss, water and food
shortages and the land being unable to mitigate the effects of climate change. These areas are not valued
for their unique attributes or the valuable natural resources they provide, Green said, “so we lose them.”
Tourists have historically been seen as having a negative impact on the environment. Critics complain
that they violate fragile and threatened natural environments while contributing to greenhouse gases
from the increased number of flights to these exotic and often remote locales. While these criticisms are
justified, Boley and Green said responsible programs promote education of ecological conservation and
environmental sustainability, fostering a greater understanding and appreciation of these exotic areas.
Question 44. What is the best title for the passage?
A. The consequences of ecotourism
B. Ecotourism - benefits and drawbacks
C. How to save the environmental resources
D. The development of ecotourism
Question 45. The word “pristine” is closest in meaning to . A. unspoiled B. destroyed C. touched D. spoiled
Question 46. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about Tourism?
A. only develops in industrialized nations.
B. subsidizes environmental protection.
C. provides 277 million jobs.
D. is a primary income source for 20 of the world's 48 least-developed countries.
Question 47. The word “perception” can be replaced by . A. awareness B. insight C. concept D. overview
Question 48. It can be inferred from the phrase “Economic messages are needed in order to
attract the public's interest.” is .
A. People get more interested in issues related to economy.
B. People get less interested in issues related to environment.
C. People get more interested in issues related to environment.
D. People get less interested in issues related to economy.
Question 49. According to the passage, negative environmental outcomes ?
A. reduce the effects of climate change.
B. have bad influence on the biodiversity.
C. provide more water and food.
D. boost local economy.
Question 50. The word “they” in the last paragraph refers to . A. tourists B. these areas C. critics D. flights
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions from 5 to 19.
Question 5. By the time I finish this presentation, I for twelve hours straight. A. will be working B. will have worked C. have been working D. am working
Question 6. During my first week at the new job, my friendly colleague showed me the , explaining
the company's procedures and helping me get acclimated to the team. A. lines B. strings C. ropes D. cords
* show/teach the strings: giải thích/hướng dẫn cách làm một cv nào đó cho ai
Question 7. We are going to stay in his flat .
A. after we had began Scotland
B. while we are in Scotland
C. as soon as we were in Scotland
D. when we will be in Scotland
Question 8. Derek started a Japanese course last summer, but he after a couple of weeks. A. stepped away
B. dropped away: giảm bớt
C. stopped out: ở ngoài muộn
D. dropped out: bỏ học
Question 9. If you don't get that coffee out of the carpet's going to leave a . A. trace B. shade: bóng râm C. shadow: bóng D. stain
Question 10. The cuisine of France is than that of England. A. more famous B. the most famous C. as famous D. famous
Question 11. The kidnapper threatened
the hostage if his demands were not met. A. to harming B. harm C. to harm D. harming
Question 12. The level of air pollution announced by the government is often by ecological groups.
A. facilitated: tạo điều kiện
B. disputed: tranh cãi
C. overseen: giám sát/quan sát
D. contradicted: trái ngược/mâu thuẫn với…
Question 13. Andrew
all admission criteria and secured a place at university. A. succeeded B. performed C. pleased D. satisfied
* meet/satisfy/fulfil + the criteria: đáp ứng tiêu chí
Question 14. My dad always
cup of coffee after his breakfast. A. an B. a C. the D. X (zero article)
Question 15. He is capable
playing chess at an international level. A. at B. of C. about D. to Question 16.
a different task from each other, the students couldn't count on being supported
but made their own efforts to finish it. A. To assign B. Assigned C. Having assigned D. Assigning
Question 17. Participating in work activities helps students to develop their skills. A. socially B. social
C. socialize: xã hội hóa/giao lưu D. society
Question 18. In my opinion, the situation is extremely serious. Something before it's too late. A. must do B. must be done C. must to be done D. do
Question 19. Mary organize the entire conference by herself, ? A. wasn't she B. didn't she C. did she D. was she
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 20. Rachel is involved with many activities during her voluntary trip last year.
A. involved -> was involved B. voluntary trip C. many D. during
Question 21. After having chicken pox as a child, I am susceptible to getting a breakout of shingles since
the virus is already in my system. A. susceptible
B. a breakout -> an outbreak: sự bùng phát C. system D. child
A breakout: sự trốn thoát
Question 22. The project is almost completed, and we need very little work to finish them off. A. almost B. them -> it C. little D. completed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each
of the following exchanges.
Question 23. Jane and Tom are talking about future jobs.
- Jane: "I think you should work as a teacher in the future." - Tom: “
. I want to go to medical school and become a surgeon.”
A. I’m afraid I disagree with you
B. I didn't say anything
C. Yes, it's very exciting
D. I couldn't agree more
Question 24. Lisa and Rose are talking about hobbies.
- Lisa: "How often do you play badminton?" - Roses: “ ” A. Not good enough. B. Almost every day.
C. About two kilometers.
D. With my close friends.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 25. It is required that students complete this form to enroll on the course.
A. Students must complete this form to enroll on the course.
B. Students might complete this form to enroll on the course.
C. Students could complete this form to enroll on the course.
D. Students may complete this form to enroll on the course.
Question 26. I last met him when I graduated from high school.
A. I didn't meet him when I graduated from high school.
B. I have met him since I graduated from high school.
C. I haven't met him since I graduated from high school.
D. I last met him since I graduated from high school.
Question 27. "What are you studying for your exam?" asked my mom.
A. My mom asked me what was I studying for my exam.
B. My mom asked me what I was studying for my exam.
C. My mom asked me what I had been studying for my exam.
D. My mom asked me what I was studying for her exam
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 28. Candidates who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted by the end of the week. A. rejected B. selected C. denied D. blamed
Question 29. A popular way to relieve stress in today's busy lifestyles is by practising meditation. A. require B. reduce C. repeat D. relax
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 30. Most universities have trained counselors who can reassure and console: an ủi/động
viên/khích lệ students having academic or personal problems. A. satisfy B. sympathize C. discourage D. please
Question 31. Corruption: Tham nhũng is a serious problem, but nobody has yet been willing to open up
that can of worms.
Open up that can of worms: lật tẩy/lên án vđ nào đó A. cause a problem B. avoid complications C. stir up trouble
D. initiate a complex situation
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each
pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 32. The office is closed. We can't get any work done today.
A. If the office were open, we wouldn't be able to get any work done today.
B. Provided that the shop is open, we can get some work done today.
C. If the office had been open, we could have get some work done today.
D. If the office were open, we could get some work done today.
Question 33. My son had just finished his breakfast. He quickly dashed out of the door to catch the bus.
A. Not until my son dashed out of the door to catch the bus did he finish his breakfast.
B. Barely had my son finished his breakfast when he dashed out of the door to catch the bus.
C. Scarcely my son finished his breakfast when did he dash out of the door to catch the bus.
D. No sooner had my son dashed out of the door to catch the bus than he finished his breakfast.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.
THE GREAT STORM
The Great Storm of 1987 is without a doubt the worst storm to have affected the United
Kingdom in living memory. It wasn't only the damage and destruction caused by the storm itself, which
still stays in people's minds today, but also how the people responsible for forecasting the weather got
things so terribly (34) .
The night before the storm, the British MET Office informed the public that despite rumours of a
hurricane on its way towards the country, the following day would just be very windy. It should come
then as no surprise that people were furious when many woke up the next morning to excessive damage
to property, trees that had been blown down, and no electricity. (35) people were severely
injured and some even lost their lives in one of the worst storms (36) Britain had ever known.
The whole incident highlighted how significant the media is to us and how inaccurate
information can affect our lives. The MET Office has since updated its computer systems so that they can detect (37) storms
and bad weather in advance and give people sufficient warning. (38) extreme
storms are not very common in the United Kingdom, such events demonstrate the need to have efficient
warning system in place to keep people safe.
Question 34. A. faulty B. mistaken C. wrong D. incorrect
Question 35. A. Each B. Another C. Much D. Many
Question 36. A. whose B. whom C. that D. who
Question 37. A. coming B. advancing C. drawing D. approaching
Question 38. A. However B. Moreover C. Because D. Although
An approaching storm: cơn bão đang đổ bộ
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 39 to 45.
The stylistic innovation in painting known as Impressionism began in the 1870’s. The
Impressionists wanted to depict what they saw in nature, but they were inspired to portray fragmentary
moments by the increasingly fast pace of modern life. They concentrated on the play of light over
objects, people, and nature, breaking up seemingly solid surfaces, stressing vivid contrast between
colors in sunlight and shade, and depiction reflected light in all of its possibilities. Unlike earlier artists,
they did not want to observe the world from indoors. They abandoned the studio, painting in the open air
and recording spontaneous Impressions of their subjects instead of making outside sketches and then
moving indoors to complete the work from memory.
Some of the Impressionists’ painting methods were affected by technological advances. For example,
the shift from the studio to the open air was made possible in part by the advent of cheap rail which
permitted easy and quick access to the countryside or seashore, as well as by newly developed chemical
dyes and oils that led to collapsible paint tubes, which enabled artists to finish their paintings on the spot.
Impressionism acquired its name not from supporters but from angry art lovers who felt
threatened by the new painting. The term “Impressionism” was born in 1874, when a group of artists
who had been working together organized an exhibition of their paintings in order to draw public
attention to their work. Reaction from the public and press was immediate, and derisive. Among the 165
paintings exhibited was one called Impression: Sunrise, by Claude Monet (1840-1926), viewed through
hostile eyes, Monet’s painting of a rising sun over a misty, watery scene seemed messy, slapdash, and
an affront to good taste. Borrowing Monet’s title, art critics extended the term “Impressionism” to the entire exhibit. In response,
Monet and his 29 fellow artists in the exhibit adopted the same name as a badge of their unity, despite individual differences.
From then until 1886 Impressionism had all the zeal of a “church”, as the painter Renoir put it.
Monet was faithful to the Impressionist creed until his death, although many of the others moved on to new styles.
Question 39. What aspect of painting in the nineteenth century does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The difference between two major styles of art.
B. A group of artists with a new technique and approach to art.
C. The impact of some artists' resistance to the fast pace of life.
D. A technological advance in the materials used by artists.
Question 40. Which of the following is a significant way in which Impressionists were different from the artists that preceded them?
A. They preferred to paint from memory.
B. They used subjects drawn from modern life.
C. They began by making sketches of their subjects.
D. They painted their subjects out of doors
Question 41. The word advent paragraph is closest in meaning to . A. acceptance B. advantage C. achievement D. arrival
Question 42. The word who in paragraph 3 refers to . A. paintings B. supporters C. angry art lovers D. artists
Question 43. The word affront in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by . A. insult B. encouragement C. return D. credit
Question 44. The exhibition of paintings organized in 1874 resulted in all of the following EXCEPT .
A. attracting attention from the public
B. creating a name for a new style of paintings
C. an immediate demand for the paintings exhibited D. a negative reaction from the press
Question 45. It can be inferred from the passage that the rejection of the Impressionist exhibition by critics was caused by .
A. anger about seemingly poorly painted art
B. lack of interest in exhibitions by young artists
C. the small number of paintings on display
D. the similarity between all the paintings exhibited
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 46 to 50.
A young woman without eyebrows is seated in front of a beautiful landscape. Does this sound
familiar to you? This is one of the most famous works by Leonardo da Vinci. The Mona Lisa is a
beautiful painting. However, it was the mystery behind the painting that intrigued people. Who was the
woman and why did da Vinci paint her?
Different theories have been proposed about her identity. Many art and history buffs thought that
it was a portrait of da Vinci himself, but as a woman. Others thought it was not any particular person,
but the ideal of a woman. They say this is why she was painted with no eyebrows. This gave her face a
more unearthly: kì lạ/kì diệu look. Still, others thought that it was a portrait of an actual woman of the
time, the wife of Francesco del Giocondo.
In 2005, historian Armin Schlechter of Heidelberg discovered the answer. While looking through
an old manuscript, he found a small note. In this, the woman in the Mona Lisa was positively identified as
Lisa del Giocondo. The artist had been paid to do her portrait after the birth of her second
child. “Mona,” in fact, means “madam” in Italian. As for her unearthly look? Historians say women
of this time liked to remove their eyebrows. Apparently, they thought eyebrows were not attractive.
Question 46. What is the main idea of this reading?
A. The identity of a famous woman.
B. How da Vinci created a great painting
C. The making of a great mystery.
D. Fashion trends long ago.
Question 47. According to the reading, what aspect of the Mona Lisa intrigued people the most?
A. The landscape background.
B. Leonardo da Vinci's use of light and shadow.
C. The smile of the woman portrayed.
D. The mysterious facts behind the painting.
Question 48. What could the word unearthly mean in this reading? A. Specific B. Frightening C. realistic D. Ideal
Question 49. According to the reading, which of the following was NOT an idea about the identity of the woman in the Mona Lisa?
A. Leonardo da Vinci painted himself.
B. Leonardo da Vinci painted a member of his own family.
C. She was married to Francesco del Giocondo
D. She was not a real woman.
Question 50. The word their refers to . A. buffs’ B. eyebrows’ C. historians’ D. women’s
In 2005, historian Armin Schlechter of Heidelberg discovered the answer. While looking through
an old manuscript, he found a small note. In this, the woman in the Mona Lisa was positively identified
as Lisa del Giocondo. The artist had been paid to do her portrait after the birth of her
second child. “Mona,” in fact, means “madam” in Italian. As for her unearthly look? Historians
say women of this time liked to remove their eyebrows. Apparently, they thought eyebrows were not attractive.
Question 46. What is the main idea of this reading?
A. The identity of a famous woman.
B. How da Vinci created a great painting
C. The making of a great mystery.
D. Fashion trends long ago.
Question 47. According to the reading, what aspect of the Mona Lisa intrigued people the most?
A. The landscape background.
B. Leonardo da Vinci's use of light and shadow.
C. The smile of the woman portrayed.
D. The mysterious facts behind the painting.
Question 48. What could the word unearthly mean in this reading? A. Specific B. Frightening C. Realistic D. Ideal
Question 49. According to the reading, which of the following was NOT an idea about the identity of the woman in the Mona Lisa?
A. Leonardo da Vinci painted himself.
B. Leonardo da Vinci painted a member of his own family.
C. She was married to Francesco del Giocondo
D. She was not a real woman.
Question 50. The word their refers to . A. buffs’ B. eyebrows’ C. historians’ D. women’s