===TITLE=== UNIT 5: READING COMPREHENSION :: 12 QUESTIONS ===TIMER=== 20 ===PART=== 1. READING :: 12 :: 1 ===SECTION=== Passage 1 Have you ever dreamed of exploring the vast, endless ocean or challenging yourself to climb a mountain that touches the sky? Last summer, our school organized a special field trip to a beautiful coastal island. Up to now, it has been the most exhilarating experience of my life. Our adventure began when we were taught how to sail a yacht safely by professional instructors. The feeling of the wind against my face as we glided over the waves was absolutely brilliant. After reaching the island, we decided to go snorkeling. I have never seen such an amazing underwater world before. We had the chance to explore the seabed and marvel at the colorful coral reef. There were thousands of different fish and unique marine species swimming around us. It was a thrilling and educational experience that you cannot simply learn by rote in a classroom. The next morning, we set out to climb a tall, rocky mountain at the center of the island. Unfortunately, the path was slippery, and one of my classmates twisted his ankle. He felt completely helpless, but our strict yet caring teacher quickly came to help. Thanks to our excellent team building activity prior to the trip, we confidently carried his backpack and supported him all the way back to the campsite. This terrible incident turned into a memorable lesson about teamwork and friendship. Since that unforgettable trip, I have become much more aware of the importance of preserving the natural environment and wildlife. I have already signed up for the next eco-tour! I truly believe that hands-on experiences like this help students build confidence and soft skills far better than traditional indoor lessons. To capture these precious moments, we took hundreds of photos, which will certainly be featured prominently in our upcoming school yearbook. Have you ever joined such an exciting journey? ===MCQ=== 77. What did the students learn to do at the beginning of their trip? *A. Steer a sailing boat. B. Climb a mountain. C. Put up tents. D. Ride a jeep. Giải thích: Đoạn 1 nêu: “…we were taught how to sail a yacht safely”. “Sail a yacht” (lái thuyền buồm) đồng nghĩa với “Steer a sailing boat”. ===MCQ=== 78. What did the writer think about the snorkeling experience? A. It was a terrible and unpleasant event. *B. It was highly educational and visually stunning. C. It was extremely embarrassing. D. It was just like learning by rote. Giải thích: Đoạn 2 miêu tả việc lặn là “an amazing underwater world” (tuyệt đẹp) và “a thrilling and educational experience” (mang tính giáo dục cao). ===MCQ=== 79. What negative event happened during the mountain climbing? A. A student was bullied. B. They lost their yearbook. *C. A student injured his foot joint. D. They encountered dangerous prehistoric animals. Giải thích: Đoạn 3 ghi: “…one of my classmates twisted his ankle” (một bạn cùng lớp bị bong gân mắt cá chân). Ankle chính là khớp bàn chân (foot joint). ===MCQ=== 80. How did the group handle the classmate’s injury? A. They left him behind helplessly. B. They called the army for a rescue. C. The teacher strictly punished him. *D. They worked together to support and help him return safely. Giải thích: Dựa vào câu: “…we confidently carried his backpack and supported him all the way back to the campsite.” ===MCQ=== 81. What major lesson did the writer learn from the trip? *A. The value of teamwork and environmental awareness. B. How to dance with local people. C. The strict rules of surviving in the wild. D. How to take an eco-tour alone. Giải thích: Tác giả nhận ra bài học về làm việc nhóm (a memorable lesson about teamwork) và tầm quan trọng của việc bảo vệ môi trường (aware of the importance of preserving the natural environment). ===MCQ=== 82. Where will the photos from the trip be displayed? A. In the local specialty shop. *B. In the school’s annual publication. C. On the seabed. D. At the campsite’s entrance. Giải thích: Ở cuối đoạn 3: “…featured prominently in our upcoming school yearbook”. Yearbook (kỷ yếu) là ấn phẩm hàng năm của trường (annual publication). ===SECTION=== Passage 2 High school is not just about academic assignments; it is a crucial time to develop your personality and interpersonal abilities. Recently, our school has initiated several programs to ensure that students do not just learn by rote but actually engage in practical experiences. For example, last month, we had the opportunity to tour a campus of a prestigious university. It was an amazing trip that inspired many of us to think seriously about our future careers. However, school life also has its unpleasant moments. Up to now, bullying has been a serious issue in many educational environments. Some students feel helpless and embarrassed when they are targeted. To address this, our principal has enforced strict rules and organized awareness campaigns. I have recently joined a club that focuses on building soft skills and confidence to stand up against any bully. We even gave a performance during the morning assembly to highlight the negative impacts of such behavior. It was thrilling to speak in front of hundreds of people, and the feedback we received was brilliant. Furthermore, competitions play a vital role in our development. I have already participated in an English speaking competition. Although I did not win the first prize, the experience was exhilarating. Preparing for the challenging assignment taught me how to manage my time effectively. All these experiences, both good and terrible, are recorded in our memories and our annual yearbook. They shape who we are and prepare us for the real world. Since the beginning of the year, I have grown tremendously. I have never felt more confident about my future. We have also organized an ethnic cultural week where students can see a gong show and discover prehistoric tribal artifacts. It is astounding how much you can learn when you actively participate. Exploring a site of knowledge is far better than simply reading about it. ===MCQ=== 83. What is the main purpose of the new school programs? A. To encourage students to learn by rote. B. To force students into the army. *C. To promote practical learning over mere memorization. D. To give students more difficult assignments. Giải thích: Đoạn 1 nêu: “…ensure that students do not just learn by rote but actually engage in practical experiences.” (không chỉ học vẹt mà tham gia vào các trải nghiệm thực tế). ===MCQ=== 84. How did the school address the unpleasant issue of bullying? A. By sending bullies to explore the seabed. B. By ignoring the helpless students. C. By telling students to put up tents. *D. By implementing strict regulations and awareness programs. Giải thích: Đoạn 2 ghi: “…our principal has enforced strict rules and organized awareness campaigns.” (áp dụng các quy định nghiêm ngặt và tổ chức chiến dịch nâng cao nhận thức). ===MCQ=== 85. What did the writer’s club do during the morning assembly? *A. They delivered an impactful theatrical presentation. B. They climbed a mountain. C. They ate a local specialty. D. They danced with ethnic tribes. Giải thích: Đoạn 2 ghi: “We even gave a performance during the morning assembly to highlight the negative impacts…” (trình diễn một tiết mục để làm nổi bật tác động tiêu cực của bạo lực học đường). ===MCQ=== 86. How did the writer feel about participating in the English speaking competition? A. Unpleasant because they lost. *B. Thrilled and excited despite not winning. C. Embarrassed to speak in front of people. D. Helpless and strictly punished. Giải thích: Đoạn 3 ghi: “Although I did not win the first prize, the experience was exhilarating.” (Dù không thắng giải nhất nhưng trải nghiệm thật sự rất phấn khích/thích thú). ===MCQ=== 87. What is the function of the school yearbook mentioned in the text? A. To serve as a textbook for rote learning. B. To document prehistoric wildlife species. *C. To preserve the good and bad memories of school life. D. To track the local specialties of the region. Giải thích: Đoạn 3 ghi: “All these experiences, both good and terrible, are recorded in our memories and our annual yearbook.” (ghi lại những kỷ niệm tốt và xấu). ===MCQ=== 88. What activity was included in the ethnic cultural week? A. Snorkeling in a coral reef. B. Riding a jeep in a campsite. C. Taking photos of a stream. *D. Watching traditional musical performances and viewing ancient items. Giải thích: Đoạn cuối ghi: “…see a gong show and discover prehistoric tribal artifacts.” (xem biểu diễn cồng chiêng và khám phá các hiện vật cổ xưa của bộ lạc).