WorksheetsHOME WORK FOR REFERENCE 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
ĐỀ MINH HỌA 2021 – BỘ GD&ĐT
Bich became extremely wealthy thanks to his invention, which had worldwide appeal. Over the next 60 years his company, Societe Bic, opened factories all over the world and expanded its range of inexpensive products. Today, Bic is as famous for its lighters and razors as it is for its pens, and you can even buy a Bic mobile phone.
(?) The word “which” in paragraph 4 refers to
factories
company
invention
range
ĐỀ MINH HỌA 2021 – BỘ GD&ĐT
The researchers concluded, shockingly, that humans need to be right and acknowledged as right, at least some of the time, to be happy. They also noted this was further proof that if given too much power, humans tend to “assume the alpha position and, as with chimpanzees, they become very aggressive and dangerous.” It is often said that there can be no peace withoutjustice, and that’s true of domestic sphere.
(?) The word “They” in paragraph 4 refers to______________.
researchers
results
chimpanzees
humans
ĐỀ MINH HỌA 2020 – Lần 1 - BỘ GD&ĐT
Psychologists say that the most important thing in parent-teen relationships is communication. Parents should talk to their teens, but at the same time they should listen to what their children have to say. Parents should tell their teens off when they are untidy, but they should also understand that their room is their own private space. Communication is a two-way process. It is only by listening to and understanding each other that problems between parents and teens can be solved.
(?) The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to
parents
teens
psychologists
children
ĐỀ MINH HỌA 2020 – Lần 1 - BỘ GD&ĐT
“Is religion of value whether or not there is a God?” and “How can we estimate the mass of the atmosphere?”. Prospective earth sciences students could be asked what a rock handed to them looks like, meanwhile chemistry candidates are asked to calculate how many different molecules can be made from six carbon atoms and 12 hydrogen atoms.
(?) The word “them” in paragraph 1 refers to
prospective earth sciences students
historians
chemistry candidates
questions
ĐỀ MINH HỌA 2020 – Lần 2 - BỘ GD&ĐT
The social impact of being separated from peers also varies for different age groups. Almost all children, including some who find school difficult, benefit from the social experiences that it offers. But for teenagers, whose emotional development requires them to become more separate from their parents and carers, being forced back into the family nest carries particular stresses.
(?) The word "them” in paragraph 3 refers to
teenagers
experiences
carers
stresses
ĐỀ MINH HỌA 2019 – BỘ GD&ĐT
It's a great fun to browse through antique cameras, watches, pottery and paintings that date back 300 years. They are sold at different prices, so it's possible tofind a few good bargains. It seems that both buyers and sellers look forward to the weekends when they can meet and escape the city's fast pace at Portobello Market.
(?) The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to______ .
prices
bargains
buyers and sellers
weekends
ĐỀ MINH HỌA 2019 – BỘ GD&ĐT
Dr Sarah Pearsall said handwriting is becoming a "lost art" among the current generation of students. She added, "It's increasingly hard for our examiners to read students' scripts. Those with illegible writing are forced to come back to their college during the summer holidays to read their answers aloud in the presence of two university administrators.
(?) The word "Those" in paragraph 2 refers to______
examiners
students
scripts
administrators
ĐỀ MINH HỌA 2018 – BỘ GD&ĐT
Novels contain pictures of imaginary people in imaginary situations, and give us an opportunity of escaping into a new world very much like our world and yet different from it. Here we seem to live a new life, and the experience of this new life gives us a thrill of pleasure.
(?) The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
a new life
our world
an opportunity
a thrill of pleasure
ĐỀ MINH HỌA 2018 – BỘ GD&ĐT
Another difference is the existence in France of prestigious higher educational institutions known as grandes écoles, which provide advanced professional and technical training. Most of these schools are not affiliated with the universities, although they too recruit their students by giving competitive examinations to candidates.
(?) The word “their” in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
schools
universities
examinations
branches
ĐỀ THI TN THPT 2021 – ĐỢT 1
Staying in hotels and resorts has been a traditional part of travel since the beginning of mass tourism. But nowadays, many tourists want a more intimate experience. For this reason, they are choosing to ‘go native’. This often means staying in the kinds of places that local people inhabit. In big cities, you can try staying w ith the friend of the a friend.
(?) The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to _________.
local people
tourists
hotels
resorts
ĐỀ THI TN THPT 2021 – ĐỢT 1
Instead, we pick it up from all sorts of sources as we go along, often absorbing facts without realising. The question remains, then: is the Internet threatening general knowledge? When I put that to Moira Jones, expert in designing IQ tests, she referred me to the story of the Egyptian god Thoth.
(?) The word “that” in paragraph 4 refers to _________.
the question
the story
the Internet
general know ledge
ĐỀ THI TN THPT 2021 – ĐỢT 2 (MĐ 409)
The family are keeping a record of their lifestyle on their website. They hope that other people will read it and reduce their waste. If everyone recycled a bit more, it would make the environment better.
(?) The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
record
environment
waste
family
ĐỀ THI TN THPT 2021 – ĐỢT 2 (MĐ 409)
To Daniel, numbers have colours, shapes and personalities. This allows him to experience numbers rather than calculate them. For example, when he multiplies two numbers together, he sees two shapes. They start to change until a third shape appears. That is the answer.
(?) The word “them” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
shapes
colours
numbers
personalities
Companies always try to find good leaders. Good leaders often make good decisions that can make money. They also work hard to keep workers happy by listening and helping out. At the same time, companies try to remove people who are bad leaders. This is because companies with bad leaders often have big problems.
(?) The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to _______.
leaders
companies
decisions
workers
First, sharing a meal together can help a family stick together. It helps to reinforce each family member’s sense of belonging. Family meals can teach younger people about their culture by eating traditional foods.
(?) The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
sharing a meal
relaxing together
helping a family stick together
reinforcing a sense of belonging
Many people believed it was impossible to escape from Alcatraz. The water around the island was extremely cold and its currents were very powerful. Prisoners who tried to swim away from Alcatraz would likely die in the sea.
(?) The word “its” in paragraph 1 refers to _______.
the water
the island
the prison
the criminals
In 1946, several prisoners overpowered some prison guards and took their weapons. The prisoners held the guards hostage. They planned to steal a boat in the harbor but the escape failed after a gun battle took place.
(?) The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
guards
hostages
weapons
prisoners
Therapy dogs are dogs that are trained to give affection and comfort to people in unfortunate situations. They are often used to help people in hospitals, retirement homes, schools, and people with learning disabilities. Because therapy dogs must work with many kinds of people, such as young children or the elderly, they must have patience and sensitivity.
(?) The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
learning disabilities
therapy dogs
the elderly
children
For example, they help soldiers who have been traumatized by their combat experience. They are also used to help children with reading disabilities by providing an audience that won’t belittle them. Some therapy pets are used to help people undergoing physical therapy.
(?) The word “them” in paragraph 4 refers to _______.
doctors
children
an audience
therapy pets
According to many scientists, when e-waste ends up in landfills, many of the hazardous content leaches into the land and this can be harmful to the local underground water supply. If e-waste is burned in an incinerator, the metal it contains may release toxic chemicals into the air. This has the potential to negatively affect the food chain and may even be directly harmful to human beings.
(?) What does “this” refer to in paragraph 4?
toxic chemicals in the air
e-waste
the food chain
metal
