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–DIAGNOSTIC EXAM– 150. b. In this context can means one is able to do something. The speaker is saying anyone can get organized, meaning everyone is able to learn the skill of getting organized. Able would only work in this sentence if the speaker added a few words, such as organization is a skill you are able to learn, and even if this were the case, the phrasing would be awkward, so choice a is incorrect. The speaker is focusing on the audience’s ability to learn and on the possibility of learning, so will and must do not fit the logical meaning of the sentence. Therefore, choice c and choice d are incorrect. 151. a. The speaker is saying that one should have no more than three containers.Least would indicate that the audience needs three or more containers, which is not the case, according to the speaker, so choice b is incorrect. Less would only be used if the sentence was comparing the number of containers to something else, and this is not the case, so choice d is incorrect. 152. d. The statement is in the passive voice and two verbs are needed to explain what is happening to the subject. Put, placing, and place do not include two verbs to create the passive voice, and therefore choice a, choice b, and choice c are incorrect. 153. d. The prices are quite low, the food is casual (soup and sandwiches), and only a lunch menu is listed. The simple food and low prices suggest it is not a formal restaurant, so choice a is incorrect. Servers are mentioned, so it is clearly an eating establishment and not a catering company, making choice b incorrect. No dinner options are mentioned, so choice c is not correct. 154. a. The text reads:“we have a daily lunch special,”“we make our pies from scratch, four different flavors each day,” and “ask your server about the soup of the day.” Dinner is not mentioned at all, so choice b is incorrect. The drinks are coffee, soda, tea, and hot chocolate every day, so choice c is incorrect. Breakfast items are not men-tioned, so choice d is incorrect. 155. c. The menu claims sandwiches are “served on either whole wheat or white home-style bread.” Buns, wraps, multigrain bread, sourdough bread, and gluten-free bread are not mentioned, so choice a, choice b, and choice d are not correct. 156. a. The menu claims,“we make our pies from scratch, four different flavors each day.” The pie slices are only $4 apiece, so choice b is incorrect. The ice cream is served in a cone or dish, so choice c is incorrect.While it may be true that the pie is served hot, there is no mention of this on the menu, so choice d is incorrect. 157. b. The text states that “There are many ways to get started in real estate”:“You can act as a scout, gathering information for other investors”;“you can also buy homes to rent or lease”;“Another option is to buy homes, renovate them, and resell them at a profit.” 158. a. The text claims,“Anyone can get started in real estate investing.”Although the text mentions that professional investors and mortgage lenders are resources for investors, the text clearly states that property investment is not just for these groups, so choice b and choice d are incorrect. The text does not mention real estate agents at all, so choice c is incorrect. 75 –DIAGNOSTIC EXAM– 159. b. The author of the text writes,“If you want to get started today, you may want to read more about real estate investing.”Although saving money, buying property, and getting financing are common-sense things that someone might do when buying real estate, they are not mentioned in the article, so choice a, choice c, and choice d are not correct. 160. c. The author of the text writes,“There are many ways to get started in real estate.You can act as a scout, gathering information for other investors.” The article does not mention saving money or researching loans, so choice a and choice b are not correct. Although the article suggests talking to other investors, it suggests that investors do this before investing. The article does not suggest that talking to investors makes investing a smaller risk. Therefore, choice d is not correct. 161. b. Bob writes in his e-mail,“I just wanted to check to see whether you are still on board for David’s party next week.”Allen is the one receiving the e-mail, so choice a is incorrect. Bob is the one sending the e-mail, so choice c is incorrect. Betty is David’s wife, so choice d is incorrect. 162. c. Bob writes in his e-mail,“we thought it would be fun to surprise him for his birthday on Friday.” There is no mention of Betty and David having children, so choice a is not correct. Bob writes that David and Betty are married, not that they are newly married, so choice b is not correct. No mention is made of David’s job, so choice d is not correct. 163. d. Bob writes in his e-mail,“we’ll have cake and refreshments. I’ll take care of those,” and “I’ll take care of all the organizational details.” Bob is asking others to sign the card, so choice a is not correct. Everyone will be yelling “surprise,” according to the e-mail, so choice b is not correct. David will visit Betty to pick her up from work, so there is no need to get David to visit Betty. Therefore, choice c is not correct. 164. b. Bob tells Allen,“All I need you to do is NOT tell David about the party.Also, I have a card for David here in my office. If you could sign it, that would be great.” Bob writes that he will take care of the organization of the party, which includes getting supplies, so choice a is not correct. Bob also mentions that he will take care of the cake, so choice c is not correct. In his e-mail, Bob specifically asks Allen not to get a gift (“As I told you at lunch, we won’t be exchanging presents”), so choice d is not correct. 165. a. The author of the text writes,“practice seems to be a key way of reducing speaker stress.” The article does not mention Internet groups or reading books about public speaking, so choice b and choice c are incorrect.Although the author talks about what public speakers have suggested, in the article there is no suggestion that speakers talk to other speakers about tips. Therefore, choice d is not correct. 166. c. The author writes,“Public speaking is an important skill to develop.” The article does not mention the disadvantages of fear, so choice a and choice b are not correct. The author does not mention whether public speaking will make a speaker stronger, so choice d is not correct. 76 –DIAGNOSTIC EXAM– 167. b. The author writes,“There are local groups known as Toastmasters that help people to develop their public speaking skills.” The author does not mention books or online chat groups, so choice a and choice c are not correct.Although many speakers use PowerPoint programs, this presentation tool is not mentioned in the text. Therefore, choice d is not correct. 168. c. The author writes that many speakers “strongly advocate writing down and memorizing key points or entire speeches so that you will never be at a loss for what to say next.”Although getting comfortable with public speaking is the main point of this text, the author does not suggest this will help speakers remember their presentations, so choice a is not correct. The author does not suggest developing memory skills, so choice b is not correct. The author suggests that speakers can picture the audience naked in order to feel less intimidated. This is not suggested as a memory technique, so choice d is not correct. 169. a. The author of the text writes,“No matter who you are, your skills are in demand somewhere.” The text does not state that only adults can volunteer, so choice b is incorrect. The author specifically states that volunteers only need to have “some time” to volunteer, so choice c is not correct. The author does not state whether having or not having a job is a requisite, so choice d is incorrect. 170. c. The author of the text writes,“Volunteerism is a great way to build your resume and “improve your communication skills” as well as “Volunteering time often means more experience and more letters of recommen-dation for a resume.” The article does not mention raises or budgeting time, so choice a and choice b are not correct.While some groups hire their volunteers, the article does not discuss this, so choice d is incorrect. 171. b. The author of the text writes,“There are groups that match volunteers with organizations that need help. If there is a specific skill that you would like to develop or share, this is often a good way to find a group in need of your services.” The text does not mention looking in the phone book, so choice a is not correct. The text does not mention asking friends or looking in a newspaper, so choice c and choice d are incorrect. 172. c. The author of the text writes,“No matter who you are, your skills are in demand.” While compassion may be a good skill to have when volunteering, it is not mentioned in the text, so choice d is not correct.While listening skills and speaking skills may be important in some volunteer positions, the text stresses that all types of skills may be important to groups, so choice a and choice b are incorrect. 173. c. The text states,“This product contains enough medication to seriously harm a child.”Although the bottle is described as “childproof,” this is not the reason why users need to keep the medicine away from children, so choice b is incorrect. The label does not specifically state how effective or ineffective the medicine would be for children, so choice a and choice d are not correct. 174. a. The label reads,“close the childproof cap of the bottle after using the product.” The label states,“Do not use this product if the security cap is broken,” which means that the seal can be broken. Therefore, choice b is incorrect. The bottle can clearly be opened (so that people can take their medicine), so choice c is incorrect. The label does not mention the taste of the medicine, so choice d is not correct. 77 –DIAGNOSTIC EXAM– 175. d. The label reads,“Never take more than four pills in any 24-hour period.” The label does not mention liquids, syringes, or creams, so choice a, choice b, and choice c are incorrect. 176. b. the label states,“In the event of accidental overdose, do not induce vomiting.” The label does not mention a cream or lying down, so choice a and choice d are not correct. The label suggests eating something if the medicine causes stomach upset (not in case of accidental overdose), so choice c is not correct. 177. c. The text reads,“The public library is a resource available to everyone,” and “if it’s been a while since you have been at your local library, maybe it’s time to find that library card.”Although the text mentions volunteering and taking classes at the library, the overall text suggests that there are many things to explore at the library, and the text does not focus on these two things. Therefore, choice a and choice d are not correct.Although the text mentions what is available in the library besides reading material, the text does advise people to read, so choice b is incorrect. 178. a. The text reads,“The library is no longer a place just to find books. Today, it’s a place to find information of all types. It’s also a place to meet people and pursue any interest.” The text does not mention being quiet or funding, so choice b and choice c are incorrect.Although the text mentions visiting the website, this is not the main argument of the text, so choice d is not correct. 179. b. The text reads,“If it’s been a while since you have been at your local library, maybe it’s time to find that library card. Log on to your local library’s website.” The text does not mention reading a book or buying books, so choice a and choice c are not correct. The text mentions that library tours are available online (not through a librarian) so choice d is not correct. 180. d. The text explains that,“The public library is a resource available to everyone.” The text does not mention students or volunteers specifically, so choice a and choice c are not correct. The text clearly states that “you don’t have to be a bookworm to enjoy” the library, so choice b is not correct. 181. d. Allen Doe thanks Albert for his resume. Allen points out that he has very few new career opportunities and does not mention advertising them, so choice a is not correct. Allen Doe’s letter is not a form rejection letter, since he does offer a type of position and speaks specifically about Albert’s resume, so choice b is incorrect.Allen does not mention holding interviews for the open positions yet, so choice c is incorrect. 182. b. Allen writes,“Unfortunately, the only vacancies we currently have are for cultural assistants to help us develop school programs and brochures. This is, however, and entry-level position.” He does not mention a lack of applicants, so choice a is incorrect.Allen specifically mentions that the entry-level positions are open, not filled, so choice c is incorrect. He does not mention money problems, so choice d is not correct. 78 –DIAGNOSTIC EXAM– 183. a. Allen expresses regret that the only positions available are “entry-level” and later praises Albert for his strong resume. Although Albert lives in New York City and the job he has applied for is in Massachusetts, from Allen’s reply it appears that Albert applied for the job, suggesting that a job in another state is not a problem for him. Therefore, choice b is incorrect. No mention is made of competition for the jobs or starting dates, so choice c and choice d are incorrect. 184. b. Allen writes that the entry-level job requires the applicant to “help us develop school programs and brochures.” No mention is made of reading books about culture, so choice a is incorrect.Albert completed office tasks and research as part of his previous jobs (listed on his resume). They are not the tasks that Allen says would be required of him, so choice c and choice d are not correct. 185. d. Albert mentions research as one of his duties at both of the jobs he has held so far. According to his resume,Albert“Assisted professors at the Stanford University Culture Studies Department by compiling research and conducting primary research at the library,” and “Compiled research about members’ cultures.”Although Albert may have answered phones as part of the “office tasks” he mentions doing as a research assistant, phone work does not seem to have been the focus of his work, so choice a is incorrect. He does not mention presentations or speeches, so choice b and choice c are incorrect. 186. c. Delia mentions getting a security system and is quoted as saying,“I wouldn’t be surprised if I were robbed one day.” She complains about rude and frightening children, not too many children, so choice a is incorrect. It is Mosand who complains about bias and stereotypes, so choice b and choice d are not correct. 187. b. Mosand signs her letter to the editor “Mosand Jane, age 14.” Mosand does not state that she lives in the same neighbor-hood or her own worries about crime, so choice a and choice c are incorrect.We do not know from the letter how Mosand dresses, so choice d is not correct. 188. d. The article states,“Recently, Delia added a security system to her home, noting that she is worried about robberies.” She does not mention a new purse, so choice a is incorrect. The article specifically states that Delia has lived in the same place for 40 years, so choice b is incorrect. The newspaper story is written by choice a, Priors, so choice c is incorrect. 189. c. One-sided means that only one opinion is presented, and the only opinion presented in the article is the opinion of Delia Rodriguez. Mosand expresses no opinions concerning the way young people dress, so choice a is incorrect. Delia’s lack of communication with young people and her security system are not relevant to the reporter’s one-sided story, so choice b and choice d are incorrect. 190. d. Mosand writes,“She should get to know the younger people in her neighborhood—she might find out that some younger people are really nice.” She does not mention books or volunteering, so choice a and choice b are incorrect. Since Delia did not write the article, Mosand is not offering her advice on how to write differently. Therefore, choice c is incorrect. 79 ... - tailieumienphi.vn