TOEFL Reading Practice Test 1
1. Question
Technology is rapidly expanding the scope of capabilities
for both professional and personal use; such is the case with smart phones.
Professionals now have devices available to them capable of digital media,
internet access, phone communication, multi-person scheduling and office tools
for documents and presentations. Businesspeople that are often mobile may
maximize the use of these critical features on smart phones. Individuals who
simply enjoy the luxury of multi-function devices often use these devices for
frivolous pursuits such as downloading catchy ring tones, instant messaging
about the latest gossip and looking up the world record for most cans crushed
on one’s head during the Superbowl. This fusion of capabilities and increased
availability of such devices could be a sign of a growing blend in society
between work and personal life, or individuals could simply be taking a
luxurious approach to their connectivity in personal lives.
The term “frivolous” implies that the author
a.
is fascinated by the endless capabilities on smart phones.
b.
hopes that technology ceases to expand its scope.
c.
believes that the average individual does not need a smart phone.
d.
has a smart phone.
e.
wants to see more developments added to smart phone technology.
2. Question
Technology is rapidly expanding the scope of capabilities
for both professional and personal use; such is the case with smart phones.
Professionals now have devices available to them capable of digital media,
internet access, phone communication, multi-person scheduling and office tools
for documents and presentations. Businesspeople that are often mobile may
maximize the use of these critical features on smart phones. Individuals who
simply enjoy the luxury of multi-function devices often use these devices for
frivolous pursuits such as downloading catchy ring tones, instant messaging
about the latest gossip and looking up the world record for most cans crushed
on one’s head during the Superbowl. This fusion of capabilities and increased
availability of such devices could be a sign of a growing blend in society
between work and personal life, or individuals could simply be taking a
luxurious approach to their connectivity in personal lives.
What is the purpose of the conclusion sentence?
a.
Draw a conclusion about what we know smart phones can do
b.
Assume where technology is headed and how it will affect society
c.
Comment on human connectivity through the use of smart phones
d.
Predict how the government will regulate and guide future technology
e.
Present two possible explanations for the growing popularity of smart phones
3. Question
But man is not destined to vanish. He can be killed, but he
cannot be destroyed, because his soul is deathless and his spirit is
irrepressible. Therefore, though the situation seems dark in the context of the
confrontation between the superpowers, the silver lining is provided by amazing
phenomenon that the very nations which have spent incalculable resources and
energy for the production of deadly weapons are desperately trying to find out
how they might never be used. They threaten each other, intimidate each other
and go to the brink, but before the total hour arrives they withdraw from the
brink.
The main point from the author’s view is that
a.
Man's soul and spirit can not be destroyed by superpowers.
b.
Man's destiny is not fully clear or visible.
c.
Man's soul and spirit are immortal.
d.
Man's safety is assured by the delicate balance of power in terms of nuclear
weapons.
e.
Human society will survive despite the serious threat of total annihilation.
4. Question
But man is not destined to vanish. He can be killed, but he
cannot be destroyed, because his soul is deathless and his spirit is
irrepressible. Therefore, though the situation seems dark in the context of the
confrontation between the superpowers, the silver lining is provided by amazing
phenomenon that the very nations which have spent incalculable resources and
energy for the production of deadly weapons are desperately trying to find out
how they might never be used. They threaten each other, intimidate each other
and go to the brink, but before the total hour arrives they withdraw from the
brink.
The phrase ‘Go to the brink’ in the passage means
a.
Retreating from extreme danger.
b.
Declare war on each other.
c.
Advancing to the stage of war but not engaging in it.
d.
Negotiate for peace.
e.
Commit suicide.
5. Question
But man is not destined to vanish. He can be killed, but he
cannot be destroyed, because his soul is deathless and his spirit is
irrepressible. Therefore, though the situation seems dark in the context of the
confrontation between the superpowers, the silver lining is provided by amazing
phenomenon that the very nations which have spent incalculable resources and
energy for the production of deadly weapons are desperately trying to find out
how they might never be used. They threaten each other, intimidate each other
and go to the brink, but before the total hour arrives they withdraw from the
brink.
In the author’s opinion
a.
Huge stockpiles of destructive weapons have so far saved mankind from a
catastrophe.
b.
Superpowers have at last realized the need for abandoning the production of
lethal weapons.
c.
Mankind is heading towards complete destruction.
d.
Nations in possession of huge stockpiles of lethal weapons are trying hard to
avoid actual conflict.
e.
There is a silver lining over the production of deadly weapons.
6. Question
But man is not destined to vanish. He can be killed, but he
cannot be destroyed, because his soul is deathless and his spirit is
irrepressible. Therefore, though the situation seems dark in the context of the
confrontation between the superpowers, the silver lining is provided by amazing
phenomenon that the very nations which have spent incalculable resources and
energy for the production of deadly weapons are desperately trying to find out
how they might never be used. They threaten each other, intimidate each other
and go to the brink, but before the total hour arrives they withdraw from the
brink.
‘Irrepressible’ in the second line means
a.
incompatible
b.
strong
c.
oppressive
d.
unrestrainable
e.
unspirited
ĐÁP ÁN (TRẢ LỜI)
✅ 1. The term
“frivolous” implies that the author
Đáp án đúng: c. believes that the average individual does not need a
smart phone.
👉 Từ “frivolous” (phù phiếm, không cần thiết)
cho thấy tác giả ngầm ý rằng những mục đích sử dụng cá nhân này là không thiết
yếu.
✅ 2. What is the
purpose of the conclusion sentence?
Đáp án đúng: e. Present two possible explanations for the growing
popularity of smart phones
👉 Câu kết đưa ra 2 khả năng: sự pha trộn
công việc - đời sống cá nhân hoặc con người chỉ tận hưởng tiện nghi.
✅ 3. The main point
from the author’s view is that
Đáp án đúng: e. Human society will survive despite the serious threat
of total annihilation.
👉 Toàn bài nhấn mạnh “man is not destined to
vanish” → Dù có hủy diệt hạt nhân, nhân loại vẫn tồn tại.
✅ 4. The phrase ‘Go to
the brink’ in the passage means
Đáp án đúng: c. Advancing to the stage of war but not engaging in it.
👉 “Go to the brink” = dọa chiến tranh, đẩy đến
bờ vực nhưng không thật sự chiến đấu.
✅ 5. In the author’s
opinion
Đáp án đúng: d. Nations in possession of huge stockpiles of lethal
weapons are trying hard to avoid actual conflict.
👉 Câu: “...desperately trying to find out how
they might never be used.”
✅ 6. ‘Irrepressible’
in the second line means
Đáp án đúng: d. unrestrainable
👉 “Irrepressible” = không thể kìm nén, không
thể dập tắt.
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