PASSAGE 2
A. In a Western society such as the United States or Canada, which has many national, religious, and
cultural differences, people highly value individualism - the differences among people - and independent
thinking. Teachers place a lot of importance on the qualities that make each student special. The
educational systems in these countries show these values. Students do not often memorise information.
Instead, they work individually and find answers themselves, and they express their ideas in class
discussion. At an early age, students learn to form their own ideas and opinions.
B. In most Asian societies, by contrast, the people have the same language, history, and culture. Perhaps
for this reason, the educational system in much of Asia reflects society's belief in group goals and
traditions rather than individualism. Children in China, Japan, and Korea often work together and help
one another on assignments. In the classroom, the teaching methods are often very formal. The teacher
lectures, and the students listen. There is not much discussion. Instead, the students recite rules or
information that they have memorized.
C. The advantage of the educational system in North America, on the other hand, is that students learn to
think for themselves. They learn to take the initiative - to make a decision and take action without
someone telling them what to do. The system prepares them for a society that values creative ideas. There
is, however, a drawback, a disadvantage. When students graduate from high school, they haven't studied
as many basic rules and facts as students in other countries have.
Question 1. According to the passage, the educational system in a Western society such as the United States or Canada shows…..
A. religious difference
B. the differences among people
C. independent thinking D. B and C
Question 2. Thanks to the teaching methods that value individualism, students…..
A. ften memorize information
B. form their own ideas at an early age
C. work together on assignments
D. listen to teachers and take notes
Question 3. ............. are reflected in most Asian educational systems.
A. Social belief and traditions
B. The differences among people C. Class discussions
D. Specific ideas and opinions
Question 4. One advantage to the system of education in Japan is that students ……… A. an be self-control
B. learn to show their own opinions
C. learn the social skills working together
D. express their ideas in class discussions
Question 5. The educational system in North America prepares students ……..
A. for a modern society
B. for a society that values creative ideas
C. for a self-control society
D. for a cooperation society
Question 6. He wants to ............ a phone call to his family. A. do B. make C. have D. put
Question 7. Daisy is living ............ her aunt and uncle. A. to B. by C. with D. from
Question 8. If you take a bus, you must pay a… A. tip B. fee C. fare D. commission Page 1
Question 9. I’m a bit shy. I don’t ............ friends easily. A. do B. win C. take D. make
Question 10. We are waiting ............ an answer to our letter. A. to B. for C. from D. about
Question 11. Please ............ your hand if you want to ask the teacher a question. A. rise B. pull C. lift D. raise ĐÁP ÁN 1-D 2-B 3-A 4-C 5-B 6-B 7-C 8-C 9-D 10-B 11-D
LỜI GIẢI CHI TIẾT Question 1:
“In a Western society such as the United States or Canada, which has many national, religious, and
cultural differences, people highly value individualism - the differences among people - and independent thinking.” Question 2:
“…At an early age, students learn to form their own ideas and opinions.” Question 3:
“…the educational system in much of Asia reflects society's belief in group goals and traditions rather than individualism” Question 4:
“…Children in China, Japan, and Korea often work together and help one another on assignments.” Question 5:
“…The system prepares them for a society that values creative ideas.” Question 6:
Cụm từ “ to make a phone call to sb”: gọi điện thoại cho ai
Dịch nghĩa: Anh ấy muốn gọi điện thoại cho gia đình của anh ấy Question 7:
Chú ý các giới từ đi với động từ “live”
To live by: kiếm sống bằng
To live with sb: sống với ai
Dịch nghĩa: Daisy đang sống với cô, chú của cô ấy Question 8:
Các em cần ghi nhớ và phân biệt các từ dễ nhầm lẫn sau:
Tip: thường được sử dụng với nghĩa mà chúng ta hay gọi là “tiền boa”. VD: ở nhà hàng, khách hàng khi
hài lòng về dịch vụ và món ăn có thể boa thêm tiền cho nhân viên phục vụ mình => tiền boa/ tip
Fee: tiền thù lao, phí, lệ phí
Fare: tiền xe, tiền đò, tiền phà,…tiền vé Page 2 Commission: tiền hoa hồng
Dịch nghĩa: Nếu bạn đi xe buýt, bạn phải trả tiền vé xe buýt. Question 9:
Cụm từ “ to make friends with sb” : kết bạn với ai
Dịch nghĩa: Tôi khá nhút nhát. Tôi không dễ kết bạn với người khác. Question 10:
to wait for sb/ st: chờ đợi ai/ cái gì
To wait about: đứng ngồi không yên/ đứng chờ lâu
Dịch nghĩa: Chúng tôi đang chờ câu trả lời cho bức thư của chúng tôi. Question 11:
Cụm từ “ to raise one’s hand”: giơ tay
Dịch nghĩa: Vui lòng giơ tay nếu bạn muốn đặt câu hỏi cho giáo viên. Page 3