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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
WHAT IS HAPPINESS?
People have been asking this question for centuries, but only recently have scientists and psychologists joined the debate. Apparently, our genes play a big part in how happy we feel. And while money and material possessions can (8) _______ our spirits for a short time, it seems the real key to happiness is life experiences. Buying new clothes or the latest electronic device may make us feel on top of the world for a short time, but after a while, the feeling starts to fade. We get used to seeing our (9) _______ and our happiness loses its shine.
What's more, we tend to compare ourselves to (10) _______ and if we see someone with a better or newer version of what we've bought, it can leave us down in the dumps. Life experiences, on the other hand, are more satisfying and bring more lasting happiness. Apart from the enjoyment of the actual experience, they give us memories (11) _______ we keep our whole lifetime. Life experiences bring us closer to people, too. (12) _______ the next time you're tempted to spend money on material possessions, try saving the cash for a life experience instead. As you look back on your life, you'll be grateful.
Câu hỏi:(8) _______
- A. soar
- B. lift
- C. climb
- D. increase
Lời giải tham khảo:
Đáp án đúng: B
People have been asking this question for centuries, but only recently have scientists and psychologists joined the debate. Apparently, our genes play a big part in how happy we feel. And while money and material possessions can (8) lift our spirits for a short time, it seems the real key to happiness is life experiences.
Dịch: Mọi người đã đặt câu hỏi này trong nhiều thế kỷ, nhưng chỉ gần đây các nhà khoa học và nhà tâm lý học mới tham gia tranh luận. Rõ ràng, gen của chúng ta đóng một vai trò quan trọng trong việc chúng ta cảm thấy hạnh phúc như thế nào. Và trong khi tiền bạc và của cải vật chất có thể nâng cao tinh thần của chúng ta trong một thời gian ngắn, có vẻ như chìa khóa thực sự của hạnh phúc chính là trải nghiệm cuộc sống.
Đáp án đúng: B
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CÂU HỎI KHÁC
- Which best serves as the title for the reading?
- According to paragraph 1, Brian Perez was shocked to find that _______.
- The word highlights in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
- The word it in paragraph 2 in the reading refers to _______.
- The word drastic in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by _______.
- Which of the following statements is true, according to the reading?
- Which of the following can be inferred from the reading?
- And while money and material possessions can (8) _______ our spirits for a short time, it seems the real key to happiness is life experiences.
- We get used to seeing our (9) _______ and our happiness loses its shine.
- What's more, we tend to compare ourselves to (10) _______ and if we see someone with a better or newer version of what we've bought
- Apart from the enjoyment of the actual experience, they give us memories (11) _______ we keep our whole lifetime.
- (12) _______ the next time you're tempted to spend money on material possessions, try saving the cash for a life experience instead.
- Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold word(s): I believe the government will use advanced technology to build fa
- Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold word(s): We should consume healthy food and exercise regularly.
- Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s): It’s very difficult to talk to our new classmate; she’s such a cold fi
- Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s): The company should allow flexible working hours so that its employees can
- Find the mistake: Some animals are in danger of extinction as humans are hunting it for meat.
- Find the mistake: There is a heavy storm hitting our village last Sunday evening.
- Find the mistake: It is not advisory to make travel arrangements during this time when the Covid-19 pandemic is still spreadi
- I am very interested in learning languages,” Hoa said.
- The last time Mary invited her friends to her house was 5 months ago.
- It’s not a good idea for us to swim in this lake.
- He is too tired. He can’t appear at the press conference.
- They made an enormous effort in wildlife conservation. A lot of species were saved from extinction.
- Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation: foot, wool, book, flood
- Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation: earned, illed, handed, moved
- Choose the word whose differs from the other three in stress: promise, consume, pollute, sustain
- Choose the word whose differs from the other three in stress: convenient, potential, natural, renewable
- Dung _______ as the captain of his school’s football team.
- He’s really got the bit between his _______ so that he can pass the exam with flying colours.
- The library is very quiet, _______?
- When I returned from work, my dad _______ with his childhood friends.
- When _______ the opportunity to take part in the contest, Susan will try her best to win the first prize.
- You should ask for Henry’s advice; he is very _______ about gardening.
- I _______ no notice of what he said, so I couldn’t tell you.
- He’s a widower who _______ three children.
- She will book the movie ticket _______.
- During the pandemic, many old people struggled to live on a small _______.
- Everythings a bit more expensive here and property prices are extremely high.
- The _______ dog wagged its tail when we entered the house.
