Câu hỏi:

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from from 31 to 40.

[I] Step by step, robots are taking over manual jobs that used to be done by semi-skilled workers. [II] Al assistants in the forms of holograms have been on trial at Changi Airport and Boston Airport. [III] Their performance as perfectly efficient check-in staff has amazed users. [IV] Certain restaurants in South Korea have introduced tablets for self-order and have even made use of maid robots in place of waiters and waitresses. Getting a secure job or a career can't have been more challenging.

On leaving school, 18-year-olds are faced with one of the toughest decisions of their life: career choice. Which to pursue requires sensible decision basing on their in-depth self-understanding. Guidance from school counsellors and parents together with insights into their potentials from character tests will empower them to make informed decisions. It is also worth noticing that, in this ever-advancing world, school-leavers need to be well-prepared for changes and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. However, bewildering career choice may be, it is no more than the beginning of a person's career. To further it, they have no alternative but to become better day by day. In essence, career development is a continual and lifelong process in which they need to specify their goals, boost their own confidence, improve communication skills, and expand personal networking. Actually, university graduation simply celebrates the completion of adults' mainstream education, signifying their non-stop self-improvement.

Of all the qualities, a person's flexibility will work in this full-of-changes world. Flexibility manifests itself in professional agility, problem-solving skills, change management and innovative thinking. As long as they are not set in their way of thinking, they can easily get a task done.

AI has been replacing certain blue-collar workers, but it can never establish a role in a field that has something to do with emotional intelligence (EQ). Automated learning machines can repeatedly lecture a subject, but they can never become an inspiring story for students. Robots in hospitals can accurately perform operations, but at no time can they comfort the lonely and suffering patients like a gentle nurse.

Technology has taken mankind to a world of constant change. School-leavers are expected to improve themselves and own the right skills to meet the social demands.

Global success (workbook)

Which of the following best summarises the passage?

Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.

Time-management tips

We in the Student Affairs Office know how important it is to manage your time well.

Unlike high school, in college students spend (1)_____ time in class and more time studying outside of class. Some students have families, (2)_____ have jobs, and all have busy lives.

Write it down

Write down the things you need to do in a notebook, or use an on line tool to create a "to-do" list. Then (3)______things as you do them.

Stay organized

Use different notebooks and folders for each class so you can find them easily. Organize your computer files in a way that works for you, knowing where every (4)_____ is.

Plan study blocks

Never study for hours without a break. For a block of 50 minutes, take a 10-minute break. (5) _____ difficult material, make shorter study blocks. During your break, relax, have a snack, or get some air.

Do important things first

Think of it this way: You want to fit three large rocks, some smaller rocks, and some sand into a jar. If you put in the sand first, and then the smaller rocks, you won't have (6)_____ for the big rocks. Put the big rocks in first, then the smaller rocks, and at the end, the sand.

Choose the best answer for question 1:

Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.

Time-management tips

We in the Student Affairs Office know how important it is to manage your time well.

Unlike high school, in college students spend (1)_____ time in class and more time studying outside of class. Some students have families, (2)_____ have jobs, and all have busy lives.

Write it down

Write down the things you need to do in a notebook, or use an on line tool to create a "to-do" list. Then (3)______things as you do them.

Stay organized

Use different notebooks and folders for each class so you can find them easily. Organize your computer files in a way that works for you, knowing where every (4)_____ is.

Plan study blocks

Never study for hours without a break. For a block of 50 minutes, take a 10-minute break. (5) _____ difficult material, make shorter study blocks. During your break, relax, have a snack, or get some air.

Do important things first

Think of it this way: You want to fit three large rocks, some smaller rocks, and some sand into a jar. If you put in the sand first, and then the smaller rocks, you won't have (6)_____ for the big rocks. Put the big rocks in first, then the smaller rocks, and at the end, the sand.

Choose the best answer for question 2:

Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.

Time-management tips

We in the Student Affairs Office know how important it is to manage your time well.

Unlike high school, in college students spend (1)_____ time in class and more time studying outside of class. Some students have families, (2)_____ have jobs, and all have busy lives.

Write it down

Write down the things you need to do in a notebook, or use an on line tool to create a "to-do" list. Then (3)______things as you do them.

Stay organized

Use different notebooks and folders for each class so you can find them easily. Organize your computer files in a way that works for you, knowing where every (4)_____ is.

Plan study blocks

Never study for hours without a break. For a block of 50 minutes, take a 10-minute break. (5) _____ difficult material, make shorter study blocks. During your break, relax, have a snack, or get some air.

Do important things first

Think of it this way: You want to fit three large rocks, some smaller rocks, and some sand into a jar. If you put in the sand first, and then the smaller rocks, you won't have (6)_____ for the big rocks. Put the big rocks in first, then the smaller rocks, and at the end, the sand.

Choose the best answer for question 3:

Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.

Time-management tips

We in the Student Affairs Office know how important it is to manage your time well.

Unlike high school, in college students spend (1)_____ time in class and more time studying outside of class. Some students have families, (2)_____ have jobs, and all have busy lives.

Write it down

Write down the things you need to do in a notebook, or use an on line tool to create a "to-do" list. Then (3)______things as you do them.

Stay organized

Use different notebooks and folders for each class so you can find them easily. Organize your computer files in a way that works for you, knowing where every (4)_____ is.

Plan study blocks

Never study for hours without a break. For a block of 50 minutes, take a 10-minute break. (5) _____ difficult material, make shorter study blocks. During your break, relax, have a snack, or get some air.

Do important things first

Think of it this way: You want to fit three large rocks, some smaller rocks, and some sand into a jar. If you put in the sand first, and then the smaller rocks, you won't have (6)_____ for the big rocks. Put the big rocks in first, then the smaller rocks, and at the end, the sand.

Choose the best answer for question 4:

Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.

Time-management tips

We in the Student Affairs Office know how important it is to manage your time well.

Unlike high school, in college students spend (1)_____ time in class and more time studying outside of class. Some students have families, (2)_____ have jobs, and all have busy lives.

Write it down

Write down the things you need to do in a notebook, or use an on line tool to create a "to-do" list. Then (3)______things as you do them.

Stay organized

Use different notebooks and folders for each class so you can find them easily. Organize your computer files in a way that works for you, knowing where every (4)_____ is.

Plan study blocks

Never study for hours without a break. For a block of 50 minutes, take a 10-minute break. (5) _____ difficult material, make shorter study blocks. During your break, relax, have a snack, or get some air.

Do important things first

Think of it this way: You want to fit three large rocks, some smaller rocks, and some sand into a jar. If you put in the sand first, and then the smaller rocks, you won't have (6)_____ for the big rocks. Put the big rocks in first, then the smaller rocks, and at the end, the sand.

Choose the best answer for question 5:

Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.

Time-management tips

We in the Student Affairs Office know how important it is to manage your time well.

Unlike high school, in college students spend (1)_____ time in class and more time studying outside of class. Some students have families, (2)_____ have jobs, and all have busy lives.

Write it down

Write down the things you need to do in a notebook, or use an on line tool to create a "to-do" list. Then (3)______things as you do them.

Stay organized

Use different notebooks and folders for each class so you can find them easily. Organize your computer files in a way that works for you, knowing where every (4)_____ is.

Plan study blocks

Never study for hours without a break. For a block of 50 minutes, take a 10-minute break. (5) _____ difficult material, make shorter study blocks. During your break, relax, have a snack, or get some air.

Do important things first

Think of it this way: You want to fit three large rocks, some smaller rocks, and some sand into a jar. If you put in the sand first, and then the smaller rocks, you won't have (6)_____ for the big rocks. Put the big rocks in first, then the smaller rocks, and at the end, the sand.

Choose the best answer for question 6:

Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

CHOOSE YOUR HOBBY

Which kind of hobby would be good (7)_____ you? If you find group activities (8)_____ and you’d like to join in, why not put your name down for something like (9)_____or rock climbing? Or, if you love animals, you could take up horse-riding (10)_____to be expensive, though. So before you sign up for 20 or 30 lessons, you need to (11)_____ sure you won’t give up a couple of weeks later! Cycling may be cheaper, and of course you can set off on the road whenever you like and go on cycling all day if you want. Or how about a creative hobby such as painting, photography or playing a musical instrument? That’s something you can expect (12)_______ whenever you have a spare moment, and once you find out which you like best, you’ll probably never go off it.

Choose the best answer for question 7:

Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

CHOOSE YOUR HOBBY

Which kind of hobby would be good (7)_____ you? If you find group activities (8)_____ and you’d like to join in, why not put your name down for something like (9)_____or rock climbing? Or, if you love animals, you could take up horse-riding (10)_____to be expensive, though. So before you sign up for 20 or 30 lessons, you need to (11)_____ sure you won’t give up a couple of weeks later! Cycling may be cheaper, and of course you can set off on the road whenever you like and go on cycling all day if you want. Or how about a creative hobby such as painting, photography or playing a musical instrument? That’s something you can expect (12)_______ whenever you have a spare moment, and once you find out which you like best, you’ll probably never go off it.

Choose the best answer for question 8:

Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

CHOOSE YOUR HOBBY

Which kind of hobby would be good (7)_____ you? If you find group activities (8)_____ and you’d like to join in, why not put your name down for something like (9)_____or rock climbing? Or, if you love animals, you could take up horse-riding (10)_____to be expensive, though. So before you sign up for 20 or 30 lessons, you need to (11)_____ sure you won’t give up a couple of weeks later! Cycling may be cheaper, and of course you can set off on the road whenever you like and go on cycling all day if you want. Or how about a creative hobby such as painting, photography or playing a musical instrument? That’s something you can expect (12)_______ whenever you have a spare moment, and once you find out which you like best, you’ll probably never go off it.

Choose the best answer for question 9: