===TITLE=== UNIT 6: READING COMPREHENSION :: 12 QUESTIONS ===TIMER=== 20 ===PART=== 1. READING :: 12 :: 1 ===SECTION=== Passage 1 Vietnam has witnessed a remarkable shift from traditional agricultural societies to modern urban lifestyles. Several decades ago, the primary means of transportation in rural areas was extremely rudimentary. Farmers heavily depended on animals, and it was a common sight to see a young boy ride a buffalo across the vast green rice fields. The traditional farming tools were simple, mostly made from natural materials like bamboo, wood, and iron. Living conditions were tough, but the community bond was incredibly strong. People lived in an extended family setup where three or four generations shared the same roof. They supported each other through difficult harvests and celebrated local festivals together, proudly wearing their traditional costumes. Today, however, the landscape has completely changed. The rapid introduction of electronic devices and hi-tech appliances has transformed the working place and home life. Tractors have replaced the buffalo, and motorbikes or cars are the standard modes of transportation. While these advancements make life more convenient, they also bring new challenges. The younger generation often prefers to stay indoors with their smartphones rather than play outdoors. As a result, parents and schools are making efforts to organize cultural exhibitions and community events. They hope to remind the youth of their rich heritage. Teachers suggest taking students on field trips so they can practice using traditional tools and understand the hard work of their ancestors. They consider preserving these memories an essential part of education, ensuring that the beautiful aspects of the previous lifestyle are not entirely forgotten. ===MCQ=== 91. What was a common method of transport and farming assistance in the past? A. Modern tractors. B. Hi-tech appliances. *C. Riding a buffalo. D. Electronic devices. Giải thích: Đoạn 1 nêu: “…it was a common sight to see a young boy ride a buffalo across the vast green rice fields.” ===MCQ=== 92. According to the passage, what were traditional farming tools mainly made from? A. Plastic and synthetic fibers. B. Advanced metal alloys. C. Glass and concrete. *D. Natural materials like bamboo and wood. Giải thích: Đoạn 1 nêu: “…mostly made from natural materials like bamboo, wood, and iron.” ===MCQ=== 93. How did people live in the past according to the text? *A. In large, extended family structures sharing one home. B. In small, independent nuclear families. C. Completely isolated from their neighbors. D. In modern apartments with hi-tech appliances. Giải thích: Đoạn 1 nêu: “People lived in an extended family setup where three or four generations shared the same roof.” ===MCQ=== 94. What has replaced the buffalo in modern Vietnamese farming? A. Cars. *B. Tractors. C. Motorbikes. D. Traditional tools. Giải thích: Đoạn 2 nêu: “Tractors have replaced the buffalo…” ===MCQ=== 95. What negative impact of modern technology on the youth is mentioned? A. They spend too much time wearing traditional costumes. B. They refuse to use any modern transportation. *C. They prefer staying indoors with electronic devices over playing outdoors. D. They force their parents to buy them buffaloes. Giải thích: Đoạn 2 nêu: “The younger generation often prefers to stay indoors with their smartphones rather than play outdoors.” ===MCQ=== 96. What do teachers suggest to help preserve cultural heritage? A. Buying more electronic devices for students. B. Forcing students to leave school early. C. Stopping the use of modern transportation completely. *D. Organizing field trips for students to practice using traditional tools. Giải thích: Đoạn 2 nêu: “Teachers suggest taking students on field trips so they can practice using traditional tools…” ===SECTION=== Passage 2 The concept of family values and parents-children relations in Vietnam has evolved significantly. Historically, families were deeply patriarchal, and children were expected to strictly obey their parents without questioning. The learning style at home and in school was passive; children were told to memorise rules and take note of everything the elders said. Personal freedom was limited, and the idea of being independent was often discouraged until a person was fully grown and married. Eating habits were also strictly family-oriented, meaning every meal had to be eaten together with the entire extended family, without exception. In contrast, the modern Vietnamese family is much more democratic. Parents today are more likely to have open conversations with their children, respecting their personal opinions and choices. Teenagers are given the opportunity to pursue their own interests, whether that means choosing a unique career path, adopting different eating habits, or even deciding to dye their hair vibrant colors. The living conditions have improved, allowing many young adults to live in private apartments, fostering a strong sense of independence. However, this does not mean that family values have been abandoned. While the family type has shifted more towards the nuclear family, weekend gatherings and holiday visits remain a crucial part of life. Parents now avoid forcing their expectations onto their kids; instead, they choose to support and guide them. They appreciate spending quality time together, but they also recognize the importance of personal space in the modern working and learning environment. ===MCQ=== 97. How were children expected to behave in historical Vietnamese families? *A. They had to strictly obey their parents without questioning. B. They were encouraged to argue with their elders. C. They had complete freedom to do whatever they wanted. D. They were forced to leave school early. Giải thích: Đoạn 1 nêu: “…children were expected to strictly obey their parents without questioning.” ===MCQ=== 98. What was the traditional learning style mentioned in the text? A. Active and creative thinking. *B. Passively memorising rules and taking notes from elders. C. Using hi-tech appliances to study online. D. Learning through professional training courses. Giải thích: Đoạn 1 nêu: “…learning style… was passive; children were told to memorise rules and take note of everything the elders said.” ===MCQ=== 99. How is the modern Vietnamese family described? A. More strict and authoritarian than before. B. Completely disconnected and isolated. *C. More democratic, with open conversations and respect for personal choices. D. Heavily dependent on the extended family for every decision. Giải thích: Đoạn 2 nêu: “…modern Vietnamese family is much more democratic. Parents today are more likely to have open conversations… respecting their personal opinions and choices.” ===MCQ=== 100. What is an example of modern teenagers’ freedom mentioned in the passage? A. They are forced to use oil lamps. B. They must wear traditional costumes every day. C. They are not allowed to use public transportation. *D. They can choose their career paths and even dye their hair. Giải thích: Đoạn 2 nêu: “…choosing a unique career path, adopting different eating habits, or even deciding to dye their hair vibrant colors.” ===MCQ=== 101. How has the improvement in living conditions affected young adults? *A. It allows them to live privately and become more independent. B. It forces them to share a room with their extended family. C. It prevents them from pursuing higher education. D. It makes them give up their personal freedom. Giải thích: Đoạn 2 nêu: “The living conditions have improved, allowing many young adults to live in private apartments, fostering a strong sense of independence.” ===MCQ=== 102. How do modern parents approach their children’s expectations? A. They force their own dreams onto their children. *B. They avoid forcing expectations and choose to support them instead. C. They deny any financial support for their children’s education. D. They threaten to leave them if they don’t obey. Giải thích: Đoạn 2 nêu: “Parents now avoid forcing their expectations onto their kids; instead, they choose to support and guide them.”