It's called 42 - the name taken from the answer to the meani

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.It's called 42 - the name taken from the answer to the meaning of life, from the science fiction series The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. 42 was founded by French technology billionaire Xavier Niel, whose backing means there are no tuition fees and accommodation is free. Mr Niel and his co-founders come from the world of technology and start-ups, and they are trying to do to education what Facebook did to communication and Airbnb to accommodation.Students at 42 are given a choice of projects that they might be set in a job as a software engineer - perhaps to design a website or a computer game. They complete a project using resources freely available on the Internet and by seeking help from their fellow students, who work alongside them in a large open- plan room full of computers. Another student will then be randomly assigned to mark their work.The founders claim this method of learning makes up for shortcomings in the traditional education system, which they say encourages students to be passive recipients of knowledge. "Peer-to-peer learning develops students with the confidence to search for solutions by themselves, often in quite creative and ingenious ways."Like in computer games, the students are asked to design and they go up a level by completing a project. They graduate when they reach level 21, which usually takes three to five years. And at the end, there is a certificate but no formal degree. Recent graduates are now working at companies including IBM, Amazon, and Tesla, as well as starting their own firms."The feedback we have had from employers is that our graduates are more apt to go off and find out information for themselves, rather than asking their supervisors what to do next," says Brittany Bir, chief operating officer of 42 in California and a graduate of its sister school in Paris. Ms Bir says 42's graduates will be better able to work with others and discuss and defend their ideas - an important skill in the "real world" of work. "This is particularly important in computer programming, where individuals are notorious for lacking certain human skills," she says.But could 42's model of teacherless learning work in mainstream universities? Brittany Bir admits 42's methods do not suit all students. "It suits individuals who are very disciplined and self-motivated, and who are not scared by having the freedom to work at their own pace," she says.(Adapted from http://www.bbc.com/news/business-37694248)

Câu 1: According to the passage, 42 is             .

A. an innovation in technology   

B. a tool of virtual communication

C. a type of accommodation  

D. a kind of school

Câu 2: The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to              .

A. students at 42  

B. software engineers 

C. projects

D. resources

Câu 3: The author mentions "to design a website or a computer game" in paragraph 2 to illustrate .

A. a job that a French software engineer always does

B. a free resource available on the Internet

C. a choice of assignment that students at 42 have to complete

D. a help that students at 42 get for their work

Câu 4: According to Ms Bir, 42’s graduates will be able to improve              .

A. the skills of searching for information  

B. the skills of teamwork and debating

C. the skills of software programming   

D. the skills of giving feedback

Câu 5: What do 42’s graduates receive on completion of their course?

A. a degree    

B. a design 

C. a certificate  

D. a project

Câu 6: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. 42’s peer-to-peer approach promotes active learning and working.

B. The students of 42 are required to play computer games during their course.

C. The founders of 42 share the idea of providing free service on Facebook.

D. It normally takes 42’s students at least five years to complete their course.

Câu 7: The word "notorious" in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by

A. incompetent 

B. memorable    

C. infamous    

D. respectable

Câu 8: It can be inferred from the passage that            .

A. 42’s students have to handle the task assigned without any assistance

B. all 42’s graduates are employed by world leading technology companies

C. 42 is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities

D. 42 adopts project-based and problem-solving learning methods

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