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IX. 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 35 to 42:
Oxford University has released a sample of interview questions – including what a rock looks like and how you listen to music - to help students who want to study at the top institution. Among the list of questions are: “What can historians not find out about the past?”, “Is religion of value whether or not there is a God?” and “How can we estimate the mass of the atmosphere?”. Prospective earth sciences students could be asked what a rock handed to them looks like, meanwhile chemistry candidates are asked to calculate how many different molecules can be made from six carbon atoms and 12 hydrogen atoms.
In efforts to make the interview process more transparent, the prestigious university has released advice on how to answer the example questions just days after the deadline for applications closed. Dr Samina Khan, director of admissions and outreach, said: “Interviews will be an entirely new experience for most students, and we know many prospective applicants are already worried about being in an unfamiliar place and being questioned by people they have not met.”
She added: “We want to underscore that every question asked by our tutors has a purpose, and that purpose is to assess how students think about their subject and respond to new information or unfamiliar ideas. No matter what kind of educational background or opportunities you have had, the interview should be an opportunity to present your interest and ability in your chosen subject, since they are not just about reciting what you already know."
Laura Tunbridge, from St Catherine's College, explained why a music candidate might be asked to explain the different ways they listen to music. “The question allows students to use their own musical experiences as a starting point for a broader and more abstract discussion about the different ways people consume music, the relationship between music and technology, and how music can define us socially,” she said.
Candidates who successfully clear the first hurdle with their written application will be invited to interview. “We know there are still misunderstandings about the Oxford interview, so we put as much information as possible out there to allow students to see the reality of the process," added Dr Khan.
Câu hỏi:Which of the following best serves as the title for the article?
- A. Oxford University: Lowering Standards in Times of Change!
- B. The History of Oxford's Interviewing Schemes
- C. Oxford University Interview Questions: Would You Pass the Test?
- D. The Oxford's Guide to Success in Job Interviews
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Đáp án đúng: C
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- Indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation: attends appears accepts complains
- Indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation: light rise mile gift
- Indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress: respect marry depend predict
- Indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress: fantastic powerful sensitive personal
- Choose the best one: The view is great, _______?
- Choose the best one: Mark hopes _______ a small part in the school play.
- Choose the best one: If I _______ just one year younger, I would be eligible for the scholarship.
- Choose the best one: His health has improved a lot since he ________ doing regular exercise.
- Choose the best one: Parents shouldnt use physical punishment ___ it negatively influences childrens development.
- Choose the best one: Well send you an email of confirmation _________.
- Choose the best one: You should book _______ advance because the restaurant is very popular in the area.
- Tommy is on the way to his friends birthday party, carrying a gift box _____ colourful paper.
- Many 12th graders find it hard to _______ what university to apply to.
- Choose the best one: He is disappointed at not winning the competition, but he will soon _______ it.
- Choose the best one: The government has _______ every effort to stop the rapid spread of COVID-19.
- Choose the best one: Making chicken soup is not difficult; its just a matter of following the ______.
- After his miraculous recovery from the stroke, the man spent the ______ of his life travelling and doing charity work.
- Choose the best one: Despite our careful planning, the whole surprise party was a ______ of accidents.
- Choose the best one: Laura handled the vase with great care for fear of breaking it.
- Choose the best one: It is considered wise to keep silent when one is angry because saying anything then may make matters worse.
- Choose the best one: When Josh was promoted to the position of marketing director, he had to shoulder more responsibilities.
- Choose the best one: The athletes bitter defeat in the match dealt a blow to his hopes of defending his title at the championship.
- David is talking to Lucy about her painting.David: What a beautiful painting!”Lucy: __________________.”
- Peter and Dane are talking about environmental protection.Peter: We should limit the use of plastic bags.”Dane: _____________.
- Participants are given the chance to visit parts of the world (25) ______ are untouched by human intervention and to engage in conservation work and various other kinds of environmental projects.
- Visitors benefit by gaining an appreciation of natural habitats and an (26) ______ into the impact of human beings on the environment.
- Local communities gain financially but also in (27) ______ ways, since not only monuments but other buildings as well, such as bridges or windmills, are restored in order to attract more visitors.
- (28) ______, there are also disadvantages to this type of tourism.
- As a result, (29) ______ cultures have been affected or even threatened by foreign lifestyles.
- Choose the best one: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
- The phrase 'go mad” in paragraph one is closest in meaning to _______.
- Which is NOT mentioned in paragraph one as a cause of arguments between teenagers and parents?
- According to paragraph two, parents have a better chance of changing their childrens behaviour by _______.
- The word they
- Choose the following best serves as the title for the article?
- The word them
- Choose the best option: Why has Oxford University publicised its sample interview questions and related advice?
- Choose the best option: The word reciting” in paragraph 3 most probably means __________.
- Choose the best option: According to Laura Tunbridge, the question about a candidates ways of listening to music is intended to ______.
- Choose the best option: The word clear” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ______.
- Choose the best option: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
- Choose the best option: Which question is a history candidate LEAST likely to be asked in the Oxford interview?
- Choose the best option: Maths were one of his favourite subjects when he was at primary school.
- Choose the best option: Daisy enjoys going shopping, playing sports, and to hang out with friends in her free time.
- Choose the best option: It was inconsiderable of him not to call home and let his parents know he wouldnt come back until the next day.
- Choose the best option: Joe is more hard-working than his brother.
- Choose the best option: Youd better stay at home during this time,” he said to Lan.
- Choose the best option: You are not allowed to take photos in the museum.
- Choose the best option: The film is not perfect. Its abrupt ending spoils it.
- Choose the best option: Olga handed in her exam paper. She then realised that she had missed one question.