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 from 30 to 34. Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is in the south-east of the country. Edinburgh is situated on the coast, and the beautiful, green Pentland hills are not far from the city centre. Castle Rock stands in the centre of Edinburgh and is the best place for fantastic views of the city. With a population of almost half a million people, the city is an exciting mix of traditional and modern. The first stop for most visitors to the city is the castle on Castle Rock. It is certainly worth a visit and the area nearby is full of shops that sell whisky and tartans to the tourists. Edinburgh’s most famous street, the Royal Mile, runs from the castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament. Along the street, you can see many interesting buildings and you can stop for a drink at a traditional, old Scottish pub.During your visit, you should certainly take time to see other parts of the city. Princess Street has lovely gardens, museums and shops. The New Town is a superb area for walking with its attractive 18th century houses, offices and churches. Finally, the Grassmarket is an old part of the city, which is full of cafés, bars and restaurants.Edinburgh’s night life is excellent. Clubs usually stay open until three in the morning. You can hear live music in pubs, choose from a number of first-class cinemas or go to a ‘ceilidh’ (a traditional Scottish dance).The best time to come to the city is in August. Thousands of people visit the Edinburgh Festival, the world’s biggest arts festival held every summer. With concerts, opera, theatre and art exhibitions, there is something for everyone. For winter visitors, Hogmanay (the Scottish New Year) is also an incredible experience that you will never forget.(Adapted from “Straightforward – Pre-intermediate” by Philip Kerr)
Câu 1: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. A Description of Scotland
B. Famous Cities in Scotland
C. The Future of Edinburgh
D. A Destination Guide to Edinburgh
Câu 2: The word “mix” in paragraph 1 is closest meaning to _____.
A. action
B. mood
C. combination
D. mess
Câu 3: The word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to _____.
A. the area
B. a visit
C. the city
D. the castle
Câu 4: According to paragraph 4, what is a ‘ceilidh’?
A. It is a kind of Scottish music.
B. It is the name of a Scottish pub.
C. It is the first Scottish cinema.
D. It is a traditional Scottish dance.
Câu 5: According to paragraph 5, what is NOT true about Edinburgh Festival?
A. It is a famous event.
B. It offers arts performances.
C. It attracts thousands of visitors.
D. It takes place in winter.
Giải chi tiết:
Đâu là tiêu đề tốt nhất cho bài đọc?
A. Mô tả về Scotland
B. Các thành phố nổi tiếng ở Scotland
C. Tương lai của Edinburgh
D. Hướng dẫn du lịch đến Edinburgh
Chọn D
Đáp án câu 2 là: CGiải chi tiết:
Từ "mix" trong đoạn 1 có nghĩa gần nhất với _____.
A. hành động
B. tâm trạng
C. sự kết hợp
D. lộn xộn
Thông tin: With a population of almost half a million people, the city is an exciting mix of traditional and modern.
Tạm dịch: Với dân số gần nửa triệu người, thành phố này là sự kết hợp thú vị giữa truyền thống và hiện đại.
Chọn C
Đáp án câu 3 là: DGiải chi tiết:
Từ "It" trong đoạn 2 đề cập đến _____.
A. khu vực
B. một chuyến thăm
C. thành phố
D. lâu đài
Thông tin: The first stop for most visitors to the city is the castle on Castle Rock. It is certainly worth a visit and the area nearby is full of shops that sell whisky and tartans to the tourists.
Tạm dịch: Điểm dừng chân đầu tiên của hầu hết du khách đến thành phố là lâu đài ở Castle Rock. Nó thực sự đáng tới thăm và khu vực gần đó có rất nhiều các cửa hàng bán rượu whisky và tartan cho khách du lịch.
Chọn D
Đáp án câu 4 là: DGiải chi tiết:
Theo đoạn 4, ‘ceilidh’ là gì?
A. Đó là một loại nhạc Scotland.
B. Đó là tên của một quán rượu ở Scotland.
C. Đây là rạp chiếu phim đầu tiên của Scotland.
D. Đó là một điệu nhảy truyền thống của Scotland.
Thông tin: You can hear live music in pubs, choose from a number of first-class cinemas or go to a ‘ceilidh’ (a traditional Scottish dance).
Tạm dịch: Bạn có thể nghe nhạc trực tiếp trong các quán rượu, chọn từ một số rạp chiếu phim hạng nhất hoặc đến ‘ceilidh' (một điệu nhảy truyền thống của Scotland).
Chọn D
Đáp án câu 5 là: DGiải chi tiết:
Theo đoạn 5, điều gì là KHÔNG đúng về Lễ hội Edinburgh?
A. Đó là một sự kiện nổi tiếng.
B. Nó có các buổi biểu diễn nghệ thuật.
C. Nó thu hút hàng ngàn du khách.
D. Nó diễn ra vào mùa đông.
Thông tin: Thousands of people visit the Edinburgh Festival, the world’s biggest arts festival held every summer.
Tạm dịch: Hàng ngàn người đến thăm lễ hội Edinburgh, lễ hội nghệ thuật lớn nhất thế giới tổ chức vào mỗi mùa hè.
Chọn D
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