IEI05 - Reading + Writing Quizz

Welcome Ms. Duong to IEI05 Class

Part 1: Reading

Multiple Choice

Reorder the steps of doing heading-matching exercises

a. Choose the heading 

b. Make a prediction of what will appear in the paragraphs

c. Read the paragraphs and try to recognize the flow “C.S.E.E.C"

d. Read list of headings and underline keywords 

• d-b-c-a

• d-b-a-c

• d-c-a-b

Multiple Choice

In a reading section, when seeing Matching features or Matching names exercise, what should you do to save time?

• Doing exercises one by one

•   Doing all exercises simultaneously

F. According to human nature, people feel more comfortable and efficient in environments with a variety of tasks,

Edward Hallowell said that people are losing a lot of efficiency in the workplace due to multitasking,

outside distractions and self-distractions (Q22). As it matter of fact, the changes made to the workplace do

not have to be dramatic. No one is suggesting we ban e-mail or make employees focus on only one task.

However, certain common workplace tasks, such as group meetings (Q26), would be more efficient if we

banned cell-phones, a common distraction (Q23). A person can also apply these tips to prevent self-distr

action. Instead of arriving to your office and checking all of your e-mails for new tasks, a common

workplace ritual, a person could dedicate an hour to a single task first thing in the morning (Q16).

Self-timing is a great way to reduce distraction and efficiently finish tasks one by one, instead of slowing

ourselves down with multi-tasking.

16a practical solution to multitask in work environment (matching information => F)

22The causes of multitask lie in the environment. E - Edward Hallowell

23

Even minor changes in the workplace will improve work efficiency. E - Edward Hallowell

26The practical solution of multitask in work is not to allow use of cellphone in ………group meetings…….

Multiple Select

After doing a reading test, what should you do to make sure that you understand your mistakes thoroughly?

• only looking up difficult words

• doing the reading test once again

• looking up difficult words and reflecting your mistakes meticulously

Reading
reflection
sample

Part 2: Writing task 1

Multiple Choice

a. Interesting point

b. Change over time

c. Comparison

   Put them in the order of priority when writing an overview for line chart

• b-c-a 

•      a-b-c

• c-b-a

Generally, while a downward trend can be observed in Japan and the US, an opposite pattern
happened to the other two countries (Change over time). Another noteworthy point is that export to China
had witnessed the most remarkable growth during the given timescale (Interesting point+ Comparison)

Overall, it can be clearly seen that the population in this country is anticipated to become
younger by 2050 (Change over time). However, most people in New Zealand are over 65

years old during this period (Comparison).

Multiple Choice

 Should we use adverbs or adjectives with words describing change such as skyrocket, rocket, double, triple, etc?

• Yes

• No

• No idea

The figure for Vietnam increased dramatically to 10.000 visitors by the

year 2009 (Correct)

= The figure for Vietnam skyrocketed dramatically to 10.000 visitors by

the year 2009 (Incorrect)

=> The figure for Vietnam skyrocketed to 10.000 visitors by the year 2009

(Correct)

Multiple Choice

Which adjectives can be used to describe statistics in task 1 writing?

• modest, humble, minimal, mere, negligible, marginal, staggering ,hefty

• modest, humble, minimal, staggering, remarkable, whopping,hefty

• modest, tremendous, staggering, remarkable, whopping

Despite a humble start of only 100 visitors, the number of people visiting

the Western Europe witnessed a 87% increase to a staggering/ whopping

/hefty 90,000 tourists by the end of the period.

Multiple Choice

Are these terms come to a halt”, “reach a plateau” and “remain stable” similar or different?

• Similar

• Different

• No idea

1. “come to a halt” is only used for the end of the period
(After reaching the peak of 80% in the year 2000,the figure for Vietnam
finally came to a halt)

2. “reach a plateau” is used to show that the period following this year is
stable
(The figure for Vietnam reached a plateau in 1990 =>The period after 1990 is
stable)

3. “remain stable” is used to describe a period
(The figure for Vietnam remained stable from 1990 to 2000)

Multiple Choice

Line graphs focus on ….

• Comparison

• Changes over time

• Comparison of proportions

• Description of procedure

Multiple Choice

Bar charts focus on …. 

• Comparison

• Changes over time

• Comparison of proportions

• Description of procedure

Multiple Choice

Pie charts focus on … 

• Comparison

• Changes over time

• Comparison of proportions

• Description of procedure

Multiple Choice

Processes focus on …

• Comparison

• Changes over time

• Comparison of proportions

• Description of procedure

Multiple Choice

Maps usually focus on …

• description of positions

• comparison

• changes over time

• All of the answers

Multiple Choice

The template of the overview: “Overall, the linear process has multiple steps from A being …., through various processing steps, to B being …..” is used for:

• natural process

• artificial process

• both natural and artificial process

• cycle process

-Overall, this linear process includes 10 steps of making chocolate, which can be divided into two

main phases of processing on the farm and in the factory.

-Overall, this process has multiple steps, from red pods being ripped from the cacao tree,

through various processing steps, to liquid chocolate being produced.

-Overall, there are 10 main steps, commencing with the cultivation of cacao plants and

ending with the production of liquid chocolate.

Multiple Choice

Is this a good overview for a map response?  

Overall, a comparison of the given maps reveals significant developments of the villages with the emergence of more houses and also the disappearance of forest park. 

• Yes

• No

• No idea

Overall, a comparison of the given maps reveals significant developments of the villages with the

emergence of more houses and also the disappearance of forest park. (Too specific)

=> Overall, a comparison of the two maps reveals dramatic developments from a largely rural to a

more modernized town with the emergence of new real estate development and also the

disappearance of greenland areas.

Part 3: Writing task 2

Multiple Choice

 In which type of writing essays can you write counter-argument?

• Advantage-Disadvantage essay

• Opinion essay

• Discussion essay

• Problem-Solution essay

Advantage-Disadvantage essay: In multicultural societies, people of different

cultural backgrounds live and work together. Do you think the advantages of

multicultural societies outweigh the disadvantages?

Discussion essay: In multicultural societies, people of different cultural backgrounds

live and work together. Some people say a multicultural society can bring a lot of

benefits, but some others perceive it as a threat. Discuss both views and give your

opinion.

Problem-Solution: Today a lot of different cultures and ethnic groups live together in

one country. What problems will this cause? Suggest some measures that could be

taken to reduce the problems caused by society.

Opinion essay: Multicultural societies, in which there is a mixture of different ethnic
peoples, bring more benefits than drawbacks to a country. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?

Regarding this widespread phenomenon, I could totally agree with the opinion that it
provides societies with more beneficial effects than detrimental ones.

On the one hand, it is acknowledged that living in a multicultural society is
disadvantageous in some ways. The main drawback of this trend is the language barrier.
Indeed, Inhabitants who are not able of speaking the language of the destination country
may suffer from severe social isolation, which in turn might allow prejudice and social
discrimination to happen. However, this impact cannot be extended to the whole
population as most people are aware of preparing their language competence before
residing in another place. For those who struggle with the host country’s language, short
courses can be offered for them to gain a sufficient command to integrate in daily activities
there

Multiple Choice

How many stances are there for the question “To what extent do you agree or disagree?”

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

In some countries an increasing number of people

are suffering from health problems as a result of eating

too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for the

government to impose a higher tax on this kind of food

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Multiple Choice

When facing the opinion essay including extreme words such as all, every, only, the best, etc, which stance should you use?

• totally agree

• generally agree

• totally disagree

• generally disagree

The expansion of multinational companies and the

increase in globalization produce positive effects to everyone.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this

statement?

Multiple Choice

What is a good stance for this essay topic: 

Some educators believe that every child should be taught how to play a musical instrument. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

• partly agree

• totally disagree

• generally disagree

• agree

1. Some educators believe that every child should be

taught how to play a musical instrument. To what extent do

you agree or disagree?

2. Many people think that high-end technology can prevent

and cut down the crime rate. To what extent do

you agree or disagree?

Fill in the Blank

To assure that your idea is logical and straightforward, you are recommended to use a method called ………………… while making a quick outline

Example of linear reasoning:

Multiple Choice

Is this idea development good?

For one, fruits bring many benefits to consumers’ health. Fruits, apparently, contain a lot of vitamins and minerals necessary for body function. Therefore, eating fruits on a daily basis helps consumers avoid such chronic diseases as heart attack, respiratory disease and so on. Once people are physically healthy, they might work more productively and barely have a lapse of concentration, possibly boosting the nation’s economic output.

• Yes

• No

• No idea

Multiple Choice

Is the counter-argument in body 1 compulsory when writing the opinion essay?

• Yes

• No

• No idea

Some people believe that everyone has a right to have access to university

education and that governments should make it free for all students

no matter what financial background they have.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Multiple Choice

In an opinion essay, once you use a counter argument in body 1, which linking word should you use to start the body 2?

• Moreover, Besides, Additionally,...

•   However, Nevertheless,...

•       All of the answers

Some people believe that everyone has a right to have access to university

education and that governments should make it free for all students

no matter what financial background they have.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Multiple Choice

Is this true that we always have to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of something in discussion essay?

• Yes

• No

• No idea

Some people say that schools should concentrate on teaching students

academic subjects that will be useful for their future careers. Others say

that subjects such as music and sports are also necessary.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Multiple Choice

What is the most important factor creating the writing style for each essay type? 

• Ideas

• Language functions

• Organization

In some countries, more and more adults are continuing to live with their par

ents even after they have completed education and found jobs.

Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Language functions:

Advantage, Disadvantage, Effect, Opinion, Comparison

Multiple Choice

What grammar mistakes can you find in this sentence? 

Firstly, youngsters living in urban areas should spend more time with their parents, such as on weekends or hire a maid to take care of their health. 

•  S-V agreement

•  Run-on sentence

•  Parallel structure

•  Fragment

Parallel structure: Firstly, youngsters living in urban areas should spend

more time with their parents, such as on weekends or hire a maid to take

care of their health.

=> Firstly, youngsters living in urban areas should spend more time with

their parents, such as visiting them on weekends or hiring a maid to take

care of their health.

Multiple Choice

What grammar mistakes can you find in this sentence? 

My brother took the laptop he said it belonged to him

•  S-V agreement

•  Run-on sentence

•  Parallel structure

•  Fragment

Run-on sentence: My brother took the laptop he said it belonged to him.

=> My brother took the laptop, and he said it belonged to him.

Multiple Choice

What grammar mistakes can you find in this sentence? 

But, in Scotland reading is the third most popular with 25%.

•  S-V agreement

•  Run-on sentence

•  Parallel structure

•  Fragment

Fragment: But, in Scotland reading is the third most popular with 25%.

=> However, in Scotland, reading is the third most popular with 25%.

Multiple Choice

What grammar mistakes can you find in this sentence? 

After discussing about the consequences of this important issue, some measures that can be taken to handle this problem.

•  S-V agreement

•  Run-on sentence

•  Parallel structure

•  Fragment

S-V agreement: After discussing about the consequences of this

important issue, some measures that can be taken to handle this problem.

=> After discussing about the consequences of this important issue, we

agreed that some measures should taken to handle this problem.

Multiple Choice

Is this idea development good?

From an economic perspective, rural areas are robbed of human capital due to brain drain. Young people are the major force in society. They have a potential for health and intellect; therefore, they play a vital role in solidifying the area's  economy. Urban exodus can cause labor shortages in rural areas. This leads to economic stagnation and turns the countryside into a vicious cycle of poverty.

• Yes

• No

• No idea

Lỗi phát triển xa quá
From an economic perspective, rural areas are robbed of human capital
due to brain drain. Young people are the major force in society. They have
a potential for health and intellect; therefore, they play a vital role in
solidifying the area's economy. Urban exodus can cause labor shortages
in rural areas. This leads to economic stagnation and turns the
countryside into a vicious cycle of poverty.

đáng ra nên là:
Overpopulation ⇒ social issues
Overpopulation ⇒ job competition ⇒ high unemployment rate ⇒ commit
crime to get by

Multiple Choice

Is this idea development good?

The main disadvantage is that personality conflicts may give rise to family distance in a big family. There is certainly a difference in thoughts, ideas and actions between children, their parents and grandparents. While the older generations often honor and follow traditional values about how people should live, think and behave, youngsters tend to break traditional customs in modern times. For instance, the young now consume a lot of junk food although it is advised not to eat too much by the elderly.

• Yes

• No

• No idea