Bài Tập 1107

VOCABULARY CHECK
A. Fill in the blanks with the most suitable form of the words in brackets.
Humans have been using …………………………… (1. MEDICINE) plants since
…………………………… (2. HISTORY) times. They are still used around the world in traditional medicine.
For the first time, scientists have discovered that chimpanzees also seek out the fruits of the forest to heal
themselves when sick. Researchers from Oxford University in the UK conducted a study of chimpanzee
…………………………… (3. BEHAVE) at the Budongo Central Forest Reserve in Uganda. The researchers
tracked a male chimp with an injured hand looking for the leaves of a fern. The fern had
…………………………… (4. PROPER) that may have reduced the swelling in the ape's hand. Another
chimpanzee with a parasitic …………………………… (5. INFECT) sought out the bark of a cat-thorn tree.
This may have helped to alleviate the animal’s condition.
The research team said there was a strong …………………………… (6. RELATE) between the
chimpanzees’ ailments and injuries and the healing properties in the flora they consumed. The researchers
tested plant extracts that were not a normal part of a chimpanzee’s diet. They found that 88 per cent of the
extracts contained anti-bacterial properties, while 33 per cent of them had anti-…………………………… (7.
INFLAME) qualities. Researcher and anthropologist Dr Elodie Freymann said: "Pharmacological results
suggest that Budongo chimpanzees consume several species with potent medicinal properties." She said her
team’s …………………………… (8. INVEST) into the primates’ behaviour may pave the way for a greater
use of natural remedies in our lives.
B. Use at least 20 words from the list of words below to form a paragraph in the topic of your choice.
a fraction of diagnosis implement narrow-minded reach consensus
abandon disoriented incentive nutritious relocate
acknowledge eligible interpret obligatory sacrifice
affordable endorse job rotation obsolete scepticism
bankrupt formal keep (your) temper on the verge of tell the difference
biodegradable fraudulent laid-back outset undermine
broaden generously landline part and parcel versatile
carefree grab an opportunity lethargy pharmaceutical well off
characterise handful (of) maintain prominent youngster
cut down on hopelessly mandatory quality assurance zero in on
Đề thi ngày 08/06/2024
Task 1: The graph below shows the percentage of unemployed people aged between 15 and 24 in five
European countries in 2005, compared with the overall percentage of unemployment in those countries.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Some people think that living in big cities is bad for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or
disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
Read each pair of texts, then give your opinion about the central topic that they carry.
Pair 1
Does memory have a future? The role of memory

A good memory is invaluable. The inability to make We like to think of our memory as our record of the
use of memory and past experience can be a severe past, but all too often memories are influenced by
limitation on how well we perform both mentally imagination. It is risky, therefore, to regard memory
and physically. Nowadays, we rely on computers, as a source of knowledge, because we will never be
mobiles and other electronic devices to store our able to verify the accuracy of a memory fully.
most important information, which can be recalled Although memory is an unreliable source of
at the touch of a button. However, some people are knowledge about the past, its importance in
concerned that this reliance on electronic equipment self-identity is unquestionable. When a person
may affect the development of our internal memory suffers memory loss as a result of accident or
system in the future. It remains to be seen whether illness, one of the most distressing consequences is
these concerns turn out to be true. likely to be a loss of self. Indeed, it can be argued
that a person’s true identity resides in his or her
collection of memories.
Pair 2
Teenagers as consumers Teenagers: a driving force

It is virtually impossible to escape the influence of Advertising responds to young people’s delight in
the media these days, and particularly if you are a what is new by developing sophisticated and
teenager with access not just to television and radio, innovative, often humorous advertisements which
but also the internet at all times of the day and night. can be seen on television and cinema screens and on
Advertisers look upon teenagers as a blank canvas billboards around our towns and cities. The tastes of
whose tastes and needs are there to be moulded by this generation of young people have had an impact
them through their advertisements. Advertisers and on advertisers worldwide. However, it is the energy
marketing people have become adept at reading the of the young, above all, that has influenced the
teenage mind, making young people believe that world of marketing and has kept it on its toes,
they need to own certain items in order to be pushing the creative boundaries to become almost
accepted by their peer group, or simply to look cool. an art form. That is the power of young people.
Pair 3
Killing for nothing Innocents die

Under no circumstances should capital punishment The system by which people are convicted is simply
be condoned. It is a barbaric form of punishment, not as foolproof as some people would have us
which serves no useful purpose as it obviously does believe, and the odds against an innocent person
not act as a deterrent. In the USA, for example, the being killed are just too high. While the risk of this
use of capital punishment increased greatly during happening remains a very real possibility, the death
the eighties and the nineties but with no sentence is unacceptable. In this age of DNA
corresponding effect on the crime rate. Another evidence, many people in American prisons
argument says that it effectively deals with people awaiting execution have been found to be innocent.
who are a danger to society. But in any case, they The other problem is prejudice. Even if a person is
spend years, even decades, on death row while their found guilty and convicted of a crime, they are
appeals are used up, and might as well just be likely to get a worse sentence if they are from an
sentenced to life imprisonment with no possibility ethnic minority, and disproportionately large
of parole. numbers of these people are executed every year in
the States.
Pair 4
Shifting sands Follow my leader?

Nowadays, in some cultures, there may often be Should we always aim to do what society expects of
confusion between generations about what is us? No, what society needs is individuality.
acceptable behaviour in certain situations. Older Worrying about what other people think inhibits
people sometimes complain, for example, about the enthusiasm and creativity. Nothing new is ever
real or imagined rudeness of others, such as in the achieved by conforming to expected social norms.
use of electronic devices in public places. However, This is not only true for society’s innovators:
the younger generation does not regard electronic everybody needs a strong sense of their own worth
communication as intrusive, but rather as as an individual. This is essential for psychological
fundamental to their way of life. Only increased well-being and the ability to function effectively in
mutual understanding is likely to resolve potential one’s personal and professional life. Paying too
conflict or confusion in any society. In this case, as much attention to society’s conventions can be
in all others, it pays to be aware of other people’s counter-productive in these and other ways.
points of view.
Pair 5
The Financial Costs of Stress Speak up about Stress

Research carried out by the Health and Safety Many people find it difficult to talk about their
Council estimates that stress and mental illness feelings, particularly if we’re feeling weak or
continues to be neglected by many businesses, both vulnerable. However, when suffering from stress it’s
small and large. And the economic impact of this is vital you seek help. It’s important to feel you can
huge, costing employers around £26bn a year. Stress talk honestly with a close friend, a loved one, a
at work can lead to a lack of concentration, fatigue work colleague or a doctor about what’s going on.
and low motivation, all of which will cost the Stress is easily diagnosed and there is plenty you
company in terms of low productivity, customer can do to successfully treat and manage stress. One
satisfaction and the very reputation of the company of the most effective of these is to share your
itself. Employers are being urged to become more feelings with those you trust. Remember that
“emotionally intelligent” and to improve the way accepting help and support is not a sign of
they deal with stress and mental illness. weakness. Close relationships are vital to helping
you get through this tough time.

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VOCABULARY CHECK

Does memory have a future? The role of memory

Teenagers as consumers Teenagers: a driving force

Killing for nothing Innocents die

Shifting sands Follow my leader?

The Financial Costs of Stress Speak up about Stress

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