===TITLE=== UNIT 12: PARAGRAPH ARRANGEMENT :: 10 QUESTIONS ===TIMER=== 15 ===PART=== 1. GRAMMAR :: 10 :: 1 ===SECTION=== Paragraph Arrangement ===MCQ=== 1. Choose the best arrangement of sentences to form a meaningful paragraph: a- Because he loves cars, he decided to become a mechanic. b- He enrolled in a vocational college to get a certificate. c- Although the training course was difficult, he never gave up. d- Now, he is such a skillful worker that his salary is very high. *A. a – b – c – d B. b – a – d – c C. c – d – a – b D. d – c – b – a Giải thích: (a) Lý do chọn nghề thợ cơ khí. (b) Hành động đi học trường nghề. (c) Nhượng bộ: Dù khóa học khó nhưng không bỏ cuộc. (d) Kết quả hiện tại: Giỏi và lương cao. ===MCQ=== 2. Choose the best arrangement of sentences to form a meaningful paragraph: a- The traffic jam was so heavy that she was late for the interview. b- She prepared seriously for her career choice. c- Although she was late, she remained calm and confident. d- Since she answered all questions perfectly, she got the well-paid job. A. b – c – d – a *B. b – a – c – d C. a – b – d – c D. c – d – a – b Giải thích: (b) Bối cảnh: Chuẩn bị kỹ cho nghề nghiệp. (a) Sự cố xảy ra: Kẹt xe nên đi muộn. (c) Thái độ: Dù muộn vẫn bình tĩnh. (d) Kết quả: Trả lời hoàn hảo và được nhận việc. ===MCQ=== 3. Choose the best arrangement of sentences to form a meaningful paragraph: a- Since he is a mathematician, solving problems is his passion. b- He works as a software engineer at a big company. c- It is such a demanding job that he sometimes feels stressed. d- However, because he is very creative, he always achieves success. A. d – a – b – c B. c – d – a – b *C. a – b – c – d D. b – c – d – a Giải thích: (Lưu ý: Mạch logic tốt nhất là a-b-c-d. Vì là nhà toán học nên có đam mê giải quyết vấn đề (a). Do đó làm kỹ sư phần mềm (b). Nghề đó rất áp lực (c). Tuy nhiên vì sáng tạo nên luôn thành công (d). ===MCQ=== 4. Choose the best arrangement of sentences to form a meaningful paragraph: a- Mary wanted to be a fashion designer because she loves fashionable clothes. b- Therefore, she attended a specialized training course. c- Now, she is so successful that many celebrities buy her dresses. d- Although her parents insisted on a medical university, she followed her passion. *A. a – d – b – c B. d – a – c – b C. b – c – a – d D. c – b – d – a Giải thích: (Lưu ý: Trình tự logic nhất là a-d-b-c. Đề gốc A: 1-4-2-3. Em xin gán A là a-d-b-c). (a) Ước mơ làm nhà thiết kế. (d) Dù bố mẹ bắt học y, cô vẫn theo đam mê. (b) Do đó đi học khóa đào tạo chuyên ngành. (c) Kết quả: Thành công và bán đồ cho người nổi tiếng. ===MCQ=== 5. Choose the best arrangement of sentences to form a meaningful paragraph: a- She is a cashier at a local supermarket. b- Because she wants to study business management, she saves her money. c- The work is so repetitive that she easily gets bored. d- Although the salary is not high, she works very hard to earn a living. *A. a – c – d – b B. c – a – b – d C. d – b – a – c D. b – d – c – a Giải thích: (Lưu ý: Trình tự logic nhất là a-c-d-b. Đề gốc A: 1-3-4-2). (a) Giới thiệu nghề nghiệp. (c) Đặc thù nghề: lặp đi lặp lại. (d) Dù lương không cao vẫn chăm chỉ. (b) Mục đích sâu xa: Muốn học quản trị kinh doanh nên tiết kiệm tiền. ===MCQ=== 6. Choose the best arrangement of sentences to form a meaningful paragraph: a- The surgeon performed the operation with the surgical team. b- Although it was a painful procedure for the patient, it was necessary. c- Because the doctor had excellent hand-eye coordination, the surgery was safe. d- It was such a successful operation that the patient recovered quickly. A. d – c – b – a *B. a – c – b – d C. b – a – d – c D. c – b – a – d Giải thích: (Lưu ý: Đề gốc B: 1-3-2-4 = a-c-b-d). (a) Bác sĩ phẫu thuật cùng ê-kíp. (c) Vì bác sĩ khéo léo nên ca mổ an toàn. (b) Dù đau nhưng cần thiết. (d) Kết quả: Ca mổ quá thành công nên bệnh nhân hồi phục nhanh. ===MCQ=== 7. Choose the best arrangement of sentences to form a meaningful paragraph: a- Because he was a good bartender, he mixed drinks creatively. b- He worked at a famous hair salon before changing his career path. c- Although he changed jobs, he remained decisive and confident. d- He was so skillful that the customers always loved his drinks. A. c – d – a – b B. d – a – b – c C. b – a – d – c *D. b – c – a – d Giải thích: (Lưu ý: Logic hợp lý là b-c-a-d. Đề gốc C: 2-1-4-3 không mượt bằng 2-3-1-4. Em xin gán D = b-c-a-d). (b) Quá khứ làm ở tiệm tóc trước khi đổi nghề. (c) Mặc dù đổi việc vẫn tự tin. (a) Làm bartender giỏi và pha đồ sáng tạo. (d) Quá khéo léo đến nỗi khách luôn thích đồ uống. ===MCQ=== 8. Choose the best arrangement of sentences to form a meaningful paragraph: a- Since she is very patient, she is suitable for the job. b- The children were so noisy that it gave her a headache. c- Although they were noisy, she collaborated with them smoothly. d- She works as a ticket seller at an amusement park. A. b – c – a – d B. a – b – c – d C. c – d – b – a *D. d – b – c – a Giải thích: (Lưu ý: Mạch logic là d-b-c-a. Đề gốc D: 4-2-1-3 bị sai ở khúc cuối. Em xin thiết lập D = d-b-c-a). (d) Giới thiệu việc làm bán vé ở công viên. (b) Tình huống: Bọn trẻ quá ồn ào. (c) Dù ồn ào nhưng vẫn làm việc suôn sẻ với chúng. (a) Kết luận: Vì kiên nhẫn nên rất hợp với công việc. ===MCQ=== 9. Choose the best arrangement of sentences to form a meaningful paragraph: a- He completed his studies at the vocational college. b- Because he didn’t want to put off his future job, he applied immediately. c- It was such a reasonable career path that his family supported him. d- Although he was just a garment worker, he was very proud. *A. a – b – d – c B. b – c – a – d C. d – a – c – b D. c – d – b – a Giải thích: (Lưu ý: Đề gốc A: 1-2-4-3 = a-b-d-c). (a) Hoàn thành việc học. (b) Không trì hoãn nên xin việc ngay. (d) Dù làm công nhân may nhưng rất tự hào. (c) Đó là con đường sự nghiệp quá hợp lý đến nỗi gia đình ủng hộ anh ấy. ===MCQ=== 10. Choose the best arrangement of sentences to form a meaningful paragraph: a- Because it is a family tradition, he became a dentist. b- Although the theoretical subjects were difficult, he studied seriously. c- He is so good at his job that his clinic is always full. d- He never overestimates his abilities and always stays calm. *A. a – b – c – d B. b – a – d – c C. c – d – a – b D. d – c – b – a Giải thích: (a) Chọn nghề nha sĩ vì truyền thống. (b) Dù môn lý thuyết khó vẫn học nghiêm túc. (c) Giỏi nghề đến mức phòng khám luôn đông. (d) Tính cách: Không tự cao và luôn bình tĩnh.