Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.
What is the purpose of a cause-effect essay?
a. to show the order of importance of points Câu trả lời không đúng
b. to show results or effects
c. to give readers opinion about two topics

Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.
Which sentence gives a result of a company paying people fair salaries?
a. The company pays people more if they work hard.
b. Therefore, employees are dedicated to the company. Câu trả lời đúng
c. People who are late are not respected.

Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.
Choose the sentence which most likely follows this one: Bargaining is common in Cairo.
a. Since they can get low prices, tourists often visit this city. Câu trả lời đúng
b. As a result, one company moved its headquarters to another city.
c. Therefore, no one bargains in Canada.

Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.
In a paragraph with a topic sentence about effects of an event, the supporting sentences should…
a. show the results of the event. Câu trả lời đúng
b. show the reasons the event happened.
c. compare the event to another event.

Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.
Which of the following words and phrases help show causes (reasons)?
a. for this reason, consequently
b. as a result, for these reasons Câu trả lời không đúng
c. due to, one reason is

Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.
Choose the sentence which most likely follows this one: When people are tired, they are likely to buy less.
a. Therefore, many companies advertise on TV during the day instead of at night. Câu trả lời đúng
b. One reason is that people often need more than eight hours of sleep.
c. Consequently, people typically do not buy new beds very often.

Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.
Which sentence gives a reason for some people’s lack of motivation?
a. Consequently, unmotivated people often do not get promoted at work.
b. Some people are unmotivated due to suffering from depression. Câu trả lời đúng
c. People may be unmotivated for several reasons.

Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.
Choose the sentence which most likely follows this one: The company advertised their product successfully.
a. As a result, their sales figure increased. Câu trả lời đúng
b. One reason is to decrease the cause of advertising.
c. For these reasons, they also advertised on the television.

Which connectors show effects?
a. next, finally
b. one reason is, because of
c. therefore, consequently Câu trả lời đúng

What do connectors do in an essay?
a. link ideas Câu trả lời đúng
b. state the topic
c. support the topic sentence.


What can help you rephrase an original text using your own words?

Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. replace words with synonyms and change sentence structures.
b. provide new examples to support your topic and add adjectives.
c. copy the statistics from the original and provide appropriate citation. Câu trả lời không đúng

Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.
What can help you rephrase an original text using your own words?
a. replace words with synonyms and change sentence structures.
b. provide new examples to support your topic and add adjectives. Câu trả lời không đúng
c. copy the statistics from the original and provide appropriate citation.

Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.
One of the problems with fossil fuels is that they are not renewable.
Which of these is an acceptable paraphrase for this sentence?
a. An issue with fuels like oil and coal is that they will not always available.
b. One of the problems with fossil fuels is that they are not renewable. Câu trả lời không đúng
c. Fossil fuels will have to be replaced with alternative fuels because they will not be available.

Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.
The sun gives our planet heat and light.
Which of these is an acceptable paraphrase for this sentence?
a. The earth receives both light and warmth from the sun. Câu trả lời đúng
b. Sunlight is important to the earth for two reasons.
c. Our planet is warmed by the sun.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.
Which sentence is true?
a. Students who plagiarize will likely face serious consequences. Câu trả lời đúng
b. Plagiarism is using relevant information from outside sources.



c. Plagiarism is an effective writing technique.
Read the topic sentence and concluding sentence from a cause-effect paragraph about How Students are Motivated to
Succeed. Choose one supporting sentence that DOES NOT explain the main idea.
Topic sentence: The teachers at Linx Language School motivate their students to succeed.
Concluding sentence: In summary, the teachers at Linx Language School are very motivational.
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Unmotivated students may suffer from stress or depression. Câu trả lời đúng
b. Because of the encouragement to do well in the real world, students often get better jobs when they finish school.
c. The first example of this is that almost all students pass their final exams as a result of teacher encouragement.
d. Finally, teachers also motivate their students to succeed outside of school.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.
Electric vehicles are faster than many people may think.
Which of these is an acceptable paraphrase for this sentence?
a. People think that cars with gasoline energies are faster than electric vehicles.
b. Electric vehicles are faster than many people think.
c. The majority of people may not realize how fast electric cars are. Câu trả lời đúng

Choose the sentence that does not change the meaning of this text: Laws dealing with Internet privacy vary in countries
around the world.
a. Internet privacy laws are different in every state.
b. People worldwide have different concerns regarding Internet privacy.
c. Internet privacy laws differ from one country to another. Câu trả lời đúng

The United States receives imported oil from Canada and Mexico.
Which of these is an acceptable paraphrase for this sentence?
a. Canada and Mexico provide oil to the United States. Câu trả lời đúng
b. Imported oil comes from only two countries.
c. Canada imports oil from the United States and Mexico.

An acceptable paraphrase



Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. should not change the overall meaning of the original sentence. Câu trả lời đúng
b. should change the meaning of the original sentence significantly.
c. should add interesting information to the original sentence.

Choose the sentence that gives a fact.
a. The best job for a dietician is working for the USDA.
b. The USDA is an agency that advises Americans about food. Câu trả lời đúng
c. The USDA’s website is nicely designed and easy to use.

Which sentence is a fact?
a. Travis is a kind and thoughtful person. Câu trả lời không đúng
b. Travis was very worried.

?

c. Travis asked Hans what was wrong.

Which sentence is a fact?
a. Travis and Hans are coworkers.
b. Travis and Hans are busy.
c. Travis and Hans work well together.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.
Which sentence is a fact?
a. Travis and Hans work well together.
b. Travis and Hans are busy.
c. Travis and Hans are coworkers. Câu trả lời đúng


A fact …
a. is impossible.
b. can be invented.
c. can be proven. Câu trả lời đúng


Which sentence is an opinion?
a. Travis and Hans work together every weekend.
b. Travis and Hans have never worked together.
c. Travis and Hans have fun working together. Câu trả lời đúng

Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.
Which sentence is an opinion?
a. Hans has worked there five years longer than Travis.
b. Hans has worked there for a long time. Câu trả lời đúng
c. Hans has worked there since last summer.
Beacause: That a period is believed to be long or short depends on each person’s view

Which sentence is an opinion?
a. Hans has worked there since last summer.
b. Hans has worked there for a long time.
c. Hans has worked there five years longer than Travis. Câu trả lời không đúng

Choose the sentence that expresses an opinion.
a. Teenagers need more milk than children, according to many studies.
b. A few tablespoons of chocolate syrup improve the taste of milk significantly.Câu trả lời đúng
c. Milk and cheeses are products available in most grocery stores.

Which sentence is a fact?
a. Hans started working 50 hours a week. Câu trả lời đúng

b. Hans was not working very hard.
c. Hans was working too hard.


What is an opinion?
a. something that can be proven with data.
b. one person’s belief about a topic. Câu trả lời đúng
c. common knowledge or a general truth

An opinion is something that…
a. is always true.
b. can be counted.
c. others may disagree with. Câu trả lời đúng

What is one reason to include facts in an essay?
a. Facts help support the opinions you include. Câu trả lời đúng
b. Facts make your writing personal.
c. Facts make your sentences longer.

Which word is often associated with facts used to support opinions?
a. style
b. research Câu trả lời đúng
c. belief
Which summary has changed the meaning of some of the original text?

Original: Research shows that Americans are growing more concerned about Internet privacy. One reason is that people
now understand privacy issues better. Nevertheless, while people are concerned about online privacy, only 14 percent of
Internet users read websites’ privacy policies. Research shows that people of all ages worry about privacy. However,
compared to adults, young people are less informed about privacy issues. Although they are aware of laws about privacy,
the majority of adolescents do not fully understand these laws.


Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Because understanding of privacy issues on the Internet has deepened recently, Americans’ concern about these issues
has increased. Although this concern is real, research reveals that very few people read privacy policies online.


Furthermore, people of all ages are concerned about privacy on the Internet, but younger people tend to be less informed
about the relationship between law and online privacy.
b. Today, Americans are more concerned about privacy when using computers than they were in the past. Because more
people are accessing the Internet, more people are reading privacy policies online. Furthermore, young people tend to be
less concerned about privacy on the Internet because they are less informed about the many legal issues. Câu trả lời
không đúng
c. Americans are growing more concerned about privacy on the Internet. One reason is that people now have a better
understanding of privacy issues. Still, only 14 percent of Internet users read websites’ privacy policies. Interestingly, people
are equally worried about privacy issues, regardless of age. However, the majority of adolescents do not fully understand
laws regarding privacy on the Internet.
d. Americans are growing more concerned about privacy on the Internet. Firstly, people now have a better understanding
of privacy issues. Still, only a small percentage of Internet users read websites’ privacy policies. Also, old people are not as
worried about privacy issues as younger age groups. However, companies violating privacy policies will be subjected to
heavy fines.
Phản hồi
Câu trả lời đúng là:
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Read the original text and summaries. Answer the question.

Which summary copies much of the wording as the original text?


Original: Research shows that Americans are growing more concerned about Internet privacy. One reason is that people
now understand privacy issues better. Nevertheless, while people are concerned about online privacy, only 14 percent of
Internet users read websites’ privacy policies. Research shows that people of all ages worry about privacy. However,
compared to adults, young people are less informed about privacy issues. Although they are aware of laws about privacy,
the majority of adolescents do not fully understand these laws.

Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Because understanding of privacy issues on the Internet has deepened recently, Americans’ concern about these issues
has increased. Although this concern is real, research reveals that very few people read privacy policies online.
Furthermore, people of all ages are concerned about privacy on the Internet, but younger people tend to be less informed
about the relationship between law and online privacy.


b. Americans are growing more concerned about privacy on the Internet. Firstly, people now have a better understanding
of privacy issues. Still, only a small percentage of Internet users read websites’ privacy policies. Also, old people are not as
worried about privacy issues as younger age groups. However, companies violating privacy policies will be subjected to
heavy fines.
c. Americans are growing more concerned about privacy on the Internet. One reason is that people now have a better
understanding of privacy issues. Still, only 14 percent of Internet users read websites’ privacy policies. Interestingly, people
are equally worried about privacy issues, regardless of age. However, the majority of adolescents do not fully understand
laws regarding privacy on the Internet.
d. Today, Americans are more concerned about privacy when using computers than they were in the past. Because more
people are accessing the Internet, more people are reading privacy policies online. Furthermore, young people tend to be
less concerned about privacy on the Internet because they are less informed about the many legal issues. Câu trả lời
không đúng
Choose the best supporting sentence for this topic sentence for a persuasive paragraph: Brainstorming is a highly effective
strategy for solving problems.
a. This is the reason why brainstorming is a waste of time and people should not do it.
b. It is a useful way to think of multiple solutions to a problem before choosing one. Câu trả lời đúng

c. Brainstorming is a more effective way to think of solutions to problems.

Match the topic sentence from a persuasive paragraph with the correct concluding sentence: It is rarely a good idea to
solve problems for other people.
a. For this reason, avoid trying to fix other people’s problems.
b. In conclusion, experts suggest trying one of these methods to solve problems in the future. Câu trả lời không đúng
c. People who are willing to try something new will probably have greater success.

Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.
Match the topic sentence from a persuasive paragraph with the correct concluding sentence: It is
helpful to be flexible when solving problems.
a. People who are willing to try something new will probably have greater success.
b. For this reason, avoid trying to fix other people’s problems.
c. In conclusion, experts suggest trying one of these methods to solve problems in the future.

Match the topic sentence from a persuasive paragraph with the correct concluding sentence: Brainstorming with others is
the best tool for solving problems.
a. In conclusion, you should discuss many possible solutions when there are problems. Câu trả lời đúng


b. In conclusion, experts suggest trying one of these methods to solve problems in the future.
c. Register for a problem-solving course in your area to learn these skills.

Match the topic sentence from a persuasive paragraph with the correct concluding sentence: There are many new useful
ways to solve problems.
a. For this reason, avoid trying to fix other people’s problems.
b. In conclusion, experts suggest trying one of these methods to solve problems in the future. Câu trả lời không đúng
c. People who are willing to try something new will probably have greater success.

Write a persuasive paragraph

a. when you want to entertain your readers.
b. when you want to convince readers of an opinion. Câu trả lời đúng
c. when you want to explain exactly how something looks or feels.

Match the sentence with the type of paragraph it comes from: People who want to learn to speak Spanish should study in
Latin America.
a. Comparison
b. Descriptive
c. Persuasive Câu trả lời đúng

What is the most appropriate type of paragraph for this topic sentence: As a result of eating genetically modified foods,
certain insects that are important to the environment may die.
a. comparison
b. persuasive
c. cause-effect Câu trả lời đúng

Human body heat is cheap and readily available.
Which of these could best replace the underlined words?
a. inexpensive and easy to obtain Câu trả lời đúng
b. free and ready to use


c. not expensive and simple to use

Which sentence has parallel structure?
a. Teenage boys communicate differently than teenage girls. Câu trả lời đúng
b. Teenage boys communicate differently than girls who are teens.
c. Teenage boys communicate differently talking to girls.

Which phrase describes a complex sentence?

a. two or more subjects, two or more verbs, an independent clause, a dependent clause. Câu trả lời đúng
b. one or more subjects, one or more verbs, one independent clause
c. two or more subjects, two or more verbs, two independent clauses

Which sentence has parallel structure?
a. Teenage girls often communicate through notes and sending text messages. Câu trả lời không đúng
b. Teenage girls often communicate by writing notes and to send text messages.
c. Teenage girls often communicate through notes and through text messages.

Which words can help you identify sentences that need to have parallel structure?
a. conjunctions in lists and comparison words Câu trả lời đúng
b. objects and prepositions
c. subjects and verbs

Managers need to listen to people if there is a problem.
How many independent clauses does this sentence have?
a. one
b. zero
c. two Câu trả lời không đúng

Match the topic sentence from a persuasive paragraph with the correct concluding sentence: Problem-solving workshops
are a useful tool to help people learn to solve problems.


a. For this reason, avoid trying to fix other people’s problems
b. For this reason, avoid trying to fix other people’s problems
c. Register for a problem-solving course in your area to learn these skills. Câu trả lời đúng

Match the sentence with the type of paragraph it comes from: People who want to learn to speak Spanish should study in
Latin America.

a. Comparison
b. Descriptive
c. Persuasive Câu trả lời đúng

What is the most appropriate type of paragraph for this topic sentence: As a result of eating genetically modified foods,
certain insects that are important to the environment may die.
a. comparison
b. persuasive
c. cause-effect Câu trả lời đúng
Which option does not match the clause below:
Death rates are decreasing,….
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. because of recent medical advances. Câu trả lời không đúng
b. because people are living longer.
c. but they are not slowing down enough to stop the population explosion.
d. or you think it is better today.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.

Match the sentence with the type of paragraph it comes from: The bakery was filled with the scent of chocolate and the
sound of noisy customers.

Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Cause-effect


b. Persuasive
c. Descriptive Câu trả lời đúng
Match the clause with the correct half to make up a complete sentence:

There are more people in the world today,…


Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. so humans have a greater impact on the environment.
Câu trả lời đúng
b. because of recent medical advances.
c. but they are not slowing down enough to stop the population explosion.
d. or you think it is better today.
Which sentence does not have parallel structure?

Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Both men and women in China are more likely to respond to a compliment by giving another compliment than by saying
thank you. Câu trả lời không đúng
b. Some women believe success at work is possible with less shy behavior, acting more confidently, and by speaking more
assertively
c. Some students may get more attention in class because they raise their hands frequently, enjoy speaking in front of
others, and demonstrate greater confidence.
d. Women who feel comfortable speaking may get the same amount of attention in the classroom as men who may be
acting competitively.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.

Match the topic sentence from a persuasive paragraph with the correct concluding sentence: It is helpful to be flexible
when solving problems.

Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. In conclusion, experts suggest trying one of these methods to solve problems in the future.
b. People who are willing to try something new will probably have greater success. Câu trả lời đúng


c. For this reason, avoid trying to fix other people’s problems.
Phản hồi

The correct answer is: In conclusion, experts suggest trying one of these methods to solve problems in the future

Beacause: The word FLEXIBLE in the topic sentence matches TRYING ONE OF THESE METHODS in A

Câu trả lời đúng là:
Câu hỏi 4
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Match the clause with the correct half to make up a complete sentence:

Birthrates are declining,…

Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. because life expectancy is the average number of years a person lives. Câu trả lời không đúng
b. or you think it is better today.
c. but they are not slowing down enough to stop the population explosion.
d. so humans have a greater impact on the environment.
Match the clause with the correct half to make up a complete sentence:

You might think life was better 100 years ago,…

Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. so humans have a greater impact on the environment. Câu trả lời không đúng
b. or you think it is better today.


c. but they are not slowing down enough to stop the population explosion.
d. because of recent medical advances.

Which sentence does not have parallel structure?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. At many colleges, few women major in engineering, computer science, or psychology.
b. Men tended to compliment women more than women complimented men.
c. Jobs offering flexible schedules and to help people may be appealing to some women. Câu trả lời đúng
d. Some women believe success at work is possible by acting more confidently, and by speaking more assertively.
Phản hồi
Câu trả lời đúng là:
Câu hỏi 5
Câu trả lời đúng
Nestor’s company is a nice place to work, it has good conditions.

This sentence needs…

Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. a conjunction Câu trả lời đúng
b. a clause
c. a preposition
d. a comma
Some people think whistle-blowers are good, and I work with people from many countries.

This sentence needs…

Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. related clauses Câu trả lời đúng
b. a comma
c. a conjunction


d. a pronoun

Which sentence does not have parallel structure?
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Getting a higher salary may be more difficult for some women than getting an advanced degree.
b. Women who feel comfortable speaking may get the same amount of attention in the classroom as men who may be
acting competitively.
c. Some students may get more attention in class because they raise their hands frequently, enjoy speaking in front of
others, and demonstrate greater confidence.
d. Some researchers believe that girls learn better at all- girls schools because the schools may help improve cooperation,
focus, and girls feeling good about themselves.Câu trả lời đúng
Phản hồi
Câu trả lời đúng là:
Human body heat is cheap and readily available.
Which of these could best replace the underlined words?
a. inexpensive and easy to obtain Câu trả lời đúng
b. free and ready to use
c. not expensive and simple to use

Which sentence has parallel structure?
a. Teenage boys communicate differently than teenage girls. Câu trả lời đúng
b. Teenage boys communicate differently than girls who are teens.
c. Teenage boys communicate differently talking to girls.

Which phrase describes a complex sentence?
a. two or more subjects, two or more verbs, an independent clause, a dependent clause. Câu trả lời đúng
b. one or more subjects, one or more verbs, one independent clause
c. two or more subjects, two or more verbs, two independent clauses

Which sentence has parallel structure?
a. Teenage girls often communicate through notes and sending text messages. Câu trả lời không đúng



b. Teenage girls often communicate by writing notes and to send text messages.
c. Teenage girls often communicate through notes and through text messages.

Which words can help you identify sentences that need to have parallel structure?
a. conjunctions in lists and comparison words Câu trả lời đúng
b. objects and prepositions
c. subjects and verbs

Managers need to listen to people if there is a problem.
How many independent clauses does this sentence have?
a. one
b. zero
c. two Câu trả lời không đúng

Match the topic sentence from a persuasive paragraph with the correct concluding sentence: Problem-solving workshops
are a useful tool to help people learn to solve problems.
a. For this reason, avoid trying to fix other people’s problems
b. For this reason, avoid trying to fix other people’s problems
c. Register for a problem-solving course in your area to learn these skills. Câu trả lời đúng
Which sentence does not have parallel structure?

Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Women who feel comfortable speaking may get the same amount of attention in the classroom as men who may be
acting competitively. Câu trả lời không đúng
b. Some researchers believe that girls learn better at all- girls schools because the schools may help improve cooperation,
focus, and self confidence
c. At many colleges, few women major in engineering, computer science, or earn a degree in psychology.
d. Some people do not want to be thought of as too assertive, or aggressive.
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.



Match the sentence with the type of paragraph it comes from: Chinese speech may sound like singing to someone who is
not a native speaker.

Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. Persuasive
b. Cause-effect
c. Comparison Câu trả lời đúng
Match the clause with the correct half to make up a complete sentence:
People had more children in the past, …
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. but children often did not live as long.
Câu trả lời đúng
b. so humans have a greater impact on the environment.
c. or you think it is better today.
d. but they are not slowing down enough to stop the population explosion.
Câu hỏi 2
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.
Choose the sentence which most likely follows this one: Bargaining is common in Cairo.
a. Since they can get low prices, tourists often visit this city. Câu trả lời đúng
b. Therefore, no one bargains in Canada.
c. As a result, one company moved its headquarters to another city.
Beacause: shows the effect of the cause given
Câu hỏi 3
Match the opinion with the correct counter argument.
Staying home on weekends is a good way to save money.
a. On the other hand, you could simply spend less on outside entertainment. Câu trả lời đúng
b. On the other hand, buses and trains are often expensive, too.
c. However, you should not use your credit card too often.

d. On the other hand, it is often necessary to borrow money for school.
Câu hỏi 4


Match the opinion with the correct counter argument.
People should not take out loans.
a. On the other hand, buses and trains are often expensive, too.
b. On the other hand, property taxes and home maintenance can cost more.
c. On the other hand, it is often necessary to borrow money for school. ?
d. However, cheaper clothes may wear out more quickly than expensive ones. Câu trả lời không đúng
Match the first half of a sentence with a proper half to explain a term in persuasive writing.
A counter argument is …
Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. … a response to the opposing or counter argument, strengthening the writer’s original opinion. Câu trả lời không đúng
b. … one’s belief about the topic when he/she is discussing it.
c. …the writer restates the main idea, offers a suggestion, or makes a prediction about the topic.
d. … the opinion, which is opposing to the writer’s.
Câu hỏi 5
Match the first half of a sentence with a proper half to explain a term in persuasive writing.
In the concluding sentence, …
a. … one’s belief about the topic when he/she is discussing it.
b. …the writer can restate the main idea, offer a suggestion, or make a prediction about the topic. Câu trả lời đúng
c. … the opinion, which is different from the writer’s.
d. … a response to the opposing or counter argument, strengthening the writer’s original opinion.
Match the first half of a sentence with a proper half to explain a term in persuasive writing.
A refutation is …
a. … the opinion, which is different from the writer’s.
b. … a response to the opposing or counter argument, strengthening the writer’s original opinion. Câu trả lời đúng
c. … one’s belief about the topic when he/she is discussing it.
d. …the writer restates the main idea, offers a suggestion, or makes a prediction about the topic.

Phản hồi
C is correct because in persuasive writing, it is important for the writer to respond to the counter argument to prove why
the counter argument is weak and how convincing his/her opinion is.
Match the opinion with the correct counter argument.


It is best to divide the cost of group dinners evenly.

Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. On the other hand, it is often necessary to borrow money for school.
b. However, this may be unfair to people who choose cheaper meals.
c. However, you should not spend money on a trip if you are in debt.
d. However, cheaper clothes may wear out more quickly than expensive ones. Câu trả lời không đúng

Match the opinion with the correct counter argument.

It is important to take vacations to rest and relax.

Chọn một câu trả lời:
a. However, this may be unfair to people who choose cheaper meals.
b. However, you should not use your credit card too often.
c. However, cheaper clothes may wear out more quickly than expensive ones.
d. However, you should not spend money on a trip if you are in debt. Câu trả lời đúng
Match the opinion with the correct counter argument.
Owning a house is better than renting an apartment.
a. On the other hand, property taxes and home maintenance can cost more. Câu trả lời đúng
b. However, you should not use your credit card too often.
c. On the other hand, buses and trains are often expensive, too.
d. However, you should not spend money on a trip if you are in debt.
Read the group of sentences. Answer the question below.


Doctors must give the same attention to psychological illnesses, such as hypochondria, as they do to physical illnesses.
However, some may argue that treating hypochondriacs wastes valuable consultation time that could otherwise be
spent on patients with serious physical problems. While hypochondria may take up a physician’s time, it is important to
keep in mind that psychological illnesses like hypochondria can, in fact, develop into physical condition.


Choose the counter argument?
a. While hypochondria may take up a physician’s time…
b. …, it is important to keep in mind that psychological illnesses like hypochondria can, in fact, develop into physical
condition.
c. However, some may argue that treating hypochondriacs wastes valuable consultation time that could otherwise be
spent on patients with serious physical problems. Câu trả lời đúng
d. Doctors must give the same attention to psychological illnesses, such as hypochondria, as they do to physical illnesses.
Choose the writer’s opinion?
a. …, it is important to keep in mind that psychological illnesses like hypochondria can, in fact, develop into physical
condition.
b. Doctors must give the same attention to psychological illnesses, such as hypochondria, as they do to physical illnesses.
Câu trả lời đúng
c. While hypochondria may take up a physician’s time…
d. However, some may argue that treating hypochondriacs wastes valuable consultation time that could otherwise be
spent on patients with serious physical problems. Câu trả lời không đúng
Choose the writer’s concession?
a. …, it is important to keep in mind that psychological illnesses like hypochondria can, in fact, develop into physical
condition.
b. Doctors must give the same attention to psychological illnesses, such as hypochondria, as they do to physical illnesses.
c. While hypochondria may take up a physician’s time… Câu trả lời đúng
d. However, some may argue that treating hypochondriacs wastes valuable consultation time that could otherwise be
spent on patients with serious physical problems. Câu trả lời không đúng


Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.
Choose the topic sentence that is most appropriate for a cause-effect paragraph.
a. People can be motivated to save money for a variety of factors. Câu trả lời đúng
b. Powerful people often act differently than less powerful people.
c. Mr. Paulson was a motivational teacher who was born in the 1960s.
Beacause: will show reasons why people save money

Match the opinion with the correct counter argument.


If you are on a budget, you should shop at inexpensive clothing stores.
a. On the other hand, it is often necessary to borrow money for school.
b. However, you should not use your credit card too often. Câu trả lời không đúng
c. On the other hand, property taxes and home maintenance can cost more.
d. However, cheaper clothes may wear out more quickly than expensive ones.

Match the opinion with the correct counter argument.
Buying a car is too expensive, so people should take public transportation instead.
a. However, this may be unfair to people who choose cheaper meals. Câu trả lời không đúng
b. However, cheaper clothes may wear out more quickly than expensive ones.
c. On the other hand, it is often necessary to borrow money for school.

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d. On the other hand, buses and trains are often expensive, too.

Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.
Choose the sentence which most likely follows this one: When people are tired, they are likely to buy less.
a. Consequently, people typically do not buy new beds very often. Câu trả lời không đúng
b. Therefore, many companies advertise on TV during the day instead of at night.

c. One reason is that people often need more than eight hours of sleep.

Match the opinion with the correct counter argument.
Using credit cards is easier than using cash.
a. However, you should not spend money on a trip if you are in debt. Câu trả lời không đúng
b. However, this may be unfair to people who choose cheaper meals.
c. However, you should not use credit cards too often.
d. On the other hand, property taxes and home maintenance can cost more.

Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.
What is the purpose of a cause-effect essay?


a. to show results or effects Câu trả lời đúng
b. to give readers opinion about two topics
c. to show the order of importance of points
Read the questions and three answers. Choose the best option A, B, or C.

What do connectors do in an essay?
a. support the topic sentence.
b. link ideas Câu trả lời đúng
c. state the topic
Beacause: “state the topic” is about the topic sentence; “support the topic sentence” is about supporting sentences while
connectors join ideas to make the writing coherent and smooth

Match the first half of a sentence with a proper half to explain a term in persuasive writing.
The writer’s opinion is …
a. … one’s belief about the topic when he/she is discussing it.
b. …the writer restates the main idea, offers a suggestion, or makes a prediction about the topic. Câu trả lời không đúng
c. … the opinion, which is different from the writer’s.

d. … a response to the opposing or counter argument, strengthening the writer’s original opinion.
Câu trả lời không đúng
Read the cause-effect paragraph. Choose the appropriate pattern of organization.
Some scientists argue that golden rice, which has been genetically modified to contain carotenoids, may be dangerous for
two reasons. One reason is that some people may be allergic to it. Instead of making them healthier, it could make them
sick. Another reason why golden rice may be dangerous is that it has not been tested enough. Due to the fact that
scientists do not yet know the long-term effects of golden rice on health, there are some risks. Without further research,
there are reasons to believe that golden rice may be harmful to human health.
a. Point-by-point `
b. Chronological order
c. Block
d. Spatial order

Câu trả lời đúng


Read the topic sentence and concluding sentence from a cause-effect paragraph about How Students are Motivated to
Succeed. Choose one supporting sentence that DOES NOT explain the main idea.
Topic sentence: The teachers at Linx Language School motivate their students to succeed.
Concluding sentence: In summary, the teachers at Linx Language School are very motivational.
a. In addition, new students also have positive feeling about continuing their studies. Câu trả lời không đúng
b. Students who are late are not respected.
c. Because the teachers often encourage students to do well in the real world, students often get better jobs when they
finish school.
d. For this reason, most students continue to take classes at Linx Language School.

The writer discusses the first reason, and then its effect before moving onto the second reason with its effect.
a. The first example of this is that almost all students pass their final exams as a result of teacher encouragement.
b. Unmotivated students may suffer from stress or depression. Câu trả lời đúng
c. Finally, teachers also motivate their students to succeed outside of school.

d. Because of the encouragement to do well in the real world, students often get better jobs when they finish school.

Read the topic sentence from a cause-effect paragraph about Why People are Motivated.
Choose one sentence that DOES NOT support the main idea.
Topic sentence: There are many reasons why people are motivated at work.
a. If it is possible to ask a boss question, employees may want to work harder.

Câu trả lời không đúng

b. As a result, NowTech hires only highly educated managers.
c. A third factor that motivates people at work is positive feedback.
d. People want to continue to do well when they are told they are doing a good job.

All the given sentences make up a paragraph discussing the reasons why genetically modified rice may be dangerous.
Which is the concluding sentence?
a. Due to the fact that scientists do not yet know the long-term effects of golden rice on health, there are some risks.
b. Without further research, there are reasons to believe that golden rice may be harmful to human health.

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c. One reason is that some people may be allergic to it. Instead of making them healthier, it could make them sick.
Another reason why golden rice may be dangerous is that it has not been tested enough. Câu trả lời không đúng
d. Some scientists argue that golden rice, which has been genetically modified to contain carotenoids, may be dangerous
for two reasons.

Genetically modified food has some benefits that regular food does not have.
What kind of paragraph should you read if you want to learn about how genetically modified food looks and tastes.
a. A comparison paragraph that shows how genetically modified food is like regular food and how it looks different from
regular food.

b. A descriptive paragraph about how genetically modified food looks and tastes. Câu trả lời đúng
c. A cause-effect paragraph about the reasons why scientists started to genetically modify food.
d. A persuasive paragraph about why genetically modified food should be on everyone’s dinner table.
A descriptive paragraph will create a picture of these kinds of food, including how they look, taste, (even smells, sounds,
feel, etc.)
Read the paragraph, and answer the question: How many connectors are used to show causes?

Throughout the world, many people enjoy bargaining. One reason is that people feel successful when they pay a lower
price. They feel a sense of accomplishment since they are able to achieve the goal of paying less than the ticketed price.
Another reason many people enjoy bargaining is because they feel that they save money.
a. 2
b. 4
c. 5
d. 3 Câu trả lời không đúng

Genetically modified food has some benefits that regular food does not have.
What kind of paragraph should you read if you want to learn about the reasons why people should use genetically
modified food.
a. A descriptive paragraph about how genetically modified food looks and tastes.
b. A comparison paragraph that shows how genetically modified food is like regular food and how it looks different from
regular food.
c. A persuasive paragraph about why genetically modified food should be on everyone’s dinner table.
d. A cause-effect paragraph about the reasons why scientists started to genetically modify food. Câu trả lời không đúng