ĐỀ ÔN TẬP HK2 SỐ 15

Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. succeeds B. devotes C. prevents D. coughs
Question 2: A. passage B. luggage C. age D. damage
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions
Question 3: A. impress B. favor C. occur D. police
Question 4: A. completion B. understand C. material D. behavior
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5: Michael rarely returns to his hometown, _______ ?
A. doesn't he B. hasn't he C. does he D. has he
Question 6: Going by taxi is more _______ than going by bus.
A. cheaper B. faster C. easier D. expensive
Question 7: The main focus _______ interest at the opening ceremony was the attendance of some
celebrities.
A. on B. at C. of D. toward
Question 8: A number of students _______ for a rise since last year.
A. ask B. have asked C. has asked D. asked
Question 9: More than three million people in Madrid have had new restrictions _______ on their lives as
Spain tries to control the most serious second wave of Covid-19 infections in Europe.
A. imposing B. imposed C. which imposed D. that imposing
Question 10: She needs _______ new phone because her old one was broken.
A. Ø (no article) B. an C. the D. a
Question 11: The proposals he put forward were excellent. _______ , it quickly became apparent that they
would work when put into practice.
A. Moreover B. However C. Nevertheless D. Although
Question 12: He will take the dog out for a walk _______ .
A. as soon as he finishes dinner B. when I was finishing dinner
C. until I finished dinner D. shall have finished
Question 13: Some must have taken my keys. I clearly remember _______ them by the window and now
they are nowhere to be seen.
A. to be leaving B. to have left C. to leave D. leaving
Question 14: It can be an amazing experience for those who have the _______ to leave their family and
friends to live in a new place.
A. courageously B. courageous C. courage D. encourage
Question 15: Our flight was delayed, but the plane finally _______ shortly after midnight.
A. took on B. put off C. took up D. took off
Question 16: I have no difficulty in _______ good use of the plans you have prepared.
A. taking B. making C. getting D. putting
Question 17: He slept for three days _______ under the influence of the medicine he took.
A. round B. straight C. flat D. clear

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Question 18: The boy forgot to do this homework again, so he tried to _______ up an excuse.
A. stir B. cook C. kick D. build
Question 19: She assured me that everything was all right, but I detected a _______ of doubt or anxiety in
her voice.
A. hint B. side C. spot D. part
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of
the following exchanges
Question 20: “Andy broke my painting! I will kill him!” – “ _______ ”
A. Contain yourself! B. Poor Andy, I hope he’s OK.
C. Cut it out! D. Give it a rest!
Question 21: “Congratulations on your great achievement!” – “ _______ ”
A. The more the merrier B. That doesn’t make sense
C. I don’t like to celebrate D. Thanks, but it’s really not that great!
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word ( s ) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word ( s ) in each of the following questions.
Question 22 : As a referee, every decision you make must never be biased in order to ensure that a match is
fair.
A. disinterested B. cold-blooded C. passionless D. unfeeling
Question 23: He went to a seaside resort because he was keen on water-skiing.
A. bored with B. proud of C. tired of D. impassioned
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions
Question 24 : The discovery of the new planet was regarded as a major breakthrough in astronomy.
A. promised B. doubted C. considered D. refused
Question 25: Why do I have to do the lion’s share of the work while Bernie does nothing? This is
completely unfair!
A. the smallest part B. the largest part
C. the easiest part D. the most boring part
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions .
Question 26 : It was wrong of you not to show any concern for her mom's health.
A. You should show concern for her mom's health.
B. You should have shown concern for her mom's health.
C. It was wrong that you showed concern for her mom's health.
D. You shouldn't have shown any concern for her mom's health.
Question 27: "Would you like to go to the show with me?" Anna said to Bella.
A. Anna reminded Bella to go to the show with her.
B. Anna persuaded Bella to go to the show with her.
C. Anna encouraged Bella to go to the show with her.
D. Anna invited Bella to go to the show with her.
Question 28: We last visited my uncle two years ago
A. We have two years to visit my uncle.
B. We have visited my uncle for two years.

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 C. We haven’t visited our uncle for two years.
D. We didn't visit my uncle two years ago.
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions .
Question 29: The girl’s phones were confiscated by the substitute teacher and were only returned to
themselves the following day.
A. confiscated B. substitute teacher C. were D. themselves
Question 30: I was relieved to find out that Simon had passed the entry exam and was admitted to his dream
university.
A. relieved B. had passed C. entry D. admitted
Question 31: The proceeds of this festival will, as many students proposed, be donated to the poor villagers
who were living nearby.
A. proceeds B. proposed C. to D. were living
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair
of sentences in the following questions.
Question 32: I am busy on Monday morning. But I will come to your house if it is absolutely necessary.
A. I’d rather not come to your house even if needed as I am busy on Monday morning.
B. Despite the fact that I’m busy, I’ll come to your house, come what may.
C. If I am needed on Monday morning, I would come to your house even if I’m busy.
D. Although I am busy on Monday morning, I will come to your house if need be.
Question 33: Alice registered for the course. She then received the scholarship.
A. Hardly had Alice registered for the course when she received the scholarship.
B. Only after Alice registered for the course, she received the scholarship.
C. Having received the scholarship, Alice registered for the course.
D. Registering for the course helped Alice receive the scholarship.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.
Creating an ideal space for learning is obviously very important. Luckily, you don't have to spend large
(34) _______ of money on fancy accessories or furniture to set up a beautiful or comfortable study space for
yourself.
One of the first things you should focus on is lighting. Setting the appropriate lighting levels are crucial
to the health of our eyes while studying. If there is (35) _______ light during study sessions, your eyes may
get tired very quickly. For your study space, natural daylight is the best. However, when there is no sunlight,
an LED study lamp with cool white light will (36) _______ .
It is also essential to get rid of distractions. (37) _______ it’s your laptop, phone, or other devices, you
should keep them far away when you study unless you absolutely need them. By keeping yourself clear of
distractions during each study session, you will improve your concentration.
Finally, investing in a comfortable chair can notably enhance the experience of your study sessions.
Office chairs, (38) _______ design offer more comfort over style and are generally cheaper, should be
considered before gaming chairs.
(Adapted from collegeunchated.com)
Question 34:A. totals B. sums C. volumes D. lots
Question 35: A. many B. few C. some D. little
Question 36:A. go B. make C. do D. pass

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Question 37:A. So that B. Unless C. Even though D. Whether
Question 38:A. when B. whom C. whose D. which
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.
Have your parents ever scolded you for not sitting up straight during family meals or other occasions?
This may become extremely annoying at times, but they are not wrong.
Your posture, the way you hold your body when you're sitting or standing, is the foundation of your
body movements, and can determine how well your body adapts to the stresses on it. These stresses can be
things like carrying weight or sitting in an awkward position. If your posture isn't optimal, your muscles
have to work harder to keep you upright and balanced. Some muscles will become tight and inflexible.
Others will be inhibited. Over time, these dysfunctional adaptations may negatively affect your body's ability
to deal with the forces on it.
Poor posture also puts extra pressure on your joints and ligaments, increases the likelihood of accidents,
and makes some internal organs, like your lungs, less efficient. Researchers have linked poor posture to
scoliosis, tension headaches, and back pain, although it isn't the only cause of any of them. Bad posture can
even influence your emotional state and your sensitivity to pain. So there are a lot of reasons to aim for good
posture.
What does good posture look like? When you're standing, you should be able to draw a straight line
from a point just in front of your shoulders, to behind your hip, to the front of your knee, to a few inches in
front of your ankle. This keeps your centre of gravity directly over your base of support, which allows you to
move efficiently with minimal fatigue and muscle strain. If you're sitting, your neck should be vertical and
not leaning forward, your shoulders should be relaxed, your knees should be at a right angle, and your feet
should be flat on the floor.
(Adapted from ed.ted.com)
Question 39: What is the passage mainly about?
A. How to find the best posture for you B. Why you should care about your posture
C. The effects of bad posture on your muscles D. The health benefits of a good posture
Question 40: The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to _______ .
A. parents B. meals C. occasions D. times
Question 41: According to paragraph 2, if your posture is bad, _______ .
A. you will break your joints and ligaments B. your internal organs may stop working
C. you will feel negative feelings every day D. your sensitivity to pain can be affected
Question 42: The word “optimal” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______ .
A. efficient B. useful C. ideal D. valuable
Question 43: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Research showed that bad posture is the biggest cause of health conditions such as back pain.
B. Most people do not want to aim for good posture in their daily life as they don’t see benefits.
C. When your centre of gravity is directly over your base of support, you can move more easily.
D. If your feet is flat on the floor while sitting, you can put your knees at any angle you want to.
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 44 to 50.
When trying to memorise new things, it’s easy to assume that the more work we put in, the better we
will perform. But just try dimming the lights and enjoying 10-15 minutes of silence, and you may find that
your memory of what you have learnt is far better.

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 Although it’s already well known that we should sometimes rest while studying, new research suggests
that we should aim for “minimal interference” during these breaks–avoiding any activity that could interrupt
memory formation like checking your emails or surfing the Internet. The remarkable memory-boosting
benefits of undisturbed rest were first documented in 1900 by the German psychologist Georg Elias Muller.
In one experiment, Muller first asked their participants to learn a list of meaningless syllables. Following a
short study period, half the group were immediately given a second list to learn while the rest were given a
short break before continuing. In the end, the participants given the break remembered nearly 50 percent of
the 2 lists, compared to an average of 28 percent for the other group.
More recent research has also replicated Muller's finding in many different contexts. For example, a
study found that these short periods of rest can also improve our spatial memory, for instance – helping
people better recall the location of different landmarks. Crucially, this advantage lasts for a week after the
original learning task, and seems to benefit participants of all ages. And in all cases, they simply let their
minds wander in a quiet room without distraction when they rest. However, we should be careful as we
daydream. This is because in another experiment, participants were asked to imagine a past or future event
during their break, and this appeared to reduce their later recall of new material. So it may be safest to avoid
any concerted mental effort as we rest.
How this effect works is still not clearly understood, though some clues come from a growing
understanding of memory formation. It is now well accepted that once memories are initially encoded, they
pass through a period of consolidation that slowly transfers them into your long-term memory. This was
once thought to happen primarily during sleep, with heightened communication between the hippocampus –
where memories are first formed – and the cortex, starting a process that quickly builds and strengthens the
neural connections needed for later recall. But it seems that comparable brain activity can occur during
periods of wakeful rest as well.
The next time you need to study a large amount of information for an exam, it's worth remembering that
just like your smartphones, your brain also needs a regular periods of recharging to work properly. After all,
even slight improvements in your memory could make the vital difference between a grade or two.
(Adapted from bbc.com)
Question 44: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Why Studying Without Relaxing Is A Bad Idea
B. The Surprising Power Of Undisturbed Breaks
C. Recharging Your Mind: How Much Is Too Much?
D. How Frequent Breaks Boost Your Exam Results
Question 45: According to paragraph 2, aiming for “minimal interference” means that _______ .
A. people should avoid all activities except studying in order not to disrupt memorisation.
B. people should stop using their electronic devices to check emails as this is distracting.
C. people should not do things that can affect the brain’s process of creating memories.
D. people should only surf the Internet while they study instead of during their breaks.
Question 46: The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to _______ .
A. studies B. studies C. landmarks D. participants
Question 47: What do we learn about the study about recalling landmark locations in paragraph 3?
A. Its findings and contexts were all completely the same as those of Muller’s research.
B. It suggested that undisturbed breaks have the strongest effect on spatial memory.
C. Its results showed a contrast in the effects of resting among people of different ages.
D. It showed that Muller’s findings can also be repeated using another memory task.
Question 48: The word “concerted” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______ .

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 A. exhausted B. forceful C. intense D. enthusiastic
Question 49: Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Muller was the first person to study the memory-improving impacts of undisturbed rest.
B. In Muller’s experiment, those who did not rest performed worse than those who did.
C. When asked to imagine an event during breaks, people’s memory is negatively affected.
D. Researchers have not clearly understood memory formation yet despite having clues.
Question 50: The word “comparable” in paragraph 4 can be best replaced by _______ .
A. accurate B. similar C. reliable D. consistent
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Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. succeeds B. devotes C. prevents D. coughs
Question 2: A. passage B. luggage C. age D. damage
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions
Question 3: A. impress B. favor C. occur D. police
Question 4: A. completion B. understand C. material D. behavior
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5: Michael rarely returns to his hometown, _______ ?
A. doesn't he B. hasn't he C. does he D. has he
Question 6: Going by taxi is more _______ than going by bus.
A. cheaper B. faster C. easier D. expensive
Question 7: The main focus _______ interest at the opening ceremony was the attendance of some
celebrities.
A. on B. at C. of D. toward
Question 8: A number of students _______ for a rise since last year.
A. ask B. have asked C. has asked D. asked
Question 9: More than three million people in Madrid have had new restrictions _______ on their lives as
Spain tries to control the most serious second wave of Covid-19 infections in Europe.
A. imposing B. imposed C. which imposed D. that imposing
Question 10: She needs _______ new phone because her old one was broken.
A. Ø (no article) B. an C. the D. a
Question 11: The proposals he put forward were excellent. _______ , it quickly became apparent that they
would work when put into practice.
A. Moreover B. However C. Nevertheless D. Although
Question 12: He will take the dog out for a walk _______ .

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 A. as soon as he finishes dinner B. when I was finishing dinner
C. until I finished dinner D. shall have finished
Question 13: Some must have taken my keys. I clearly remember _______ them by the window and now
they are nowhere to be seen.
A. to be leaving B. to have left C. to leave D. leaving
Question 14: It can be an amazing experience for those who have the _______ to leave their family and
friends to live in a new place.
A. courageously B. courageous C. courage D. encourage
Question 15: Our flight was delayed, but the plane finally _______ shortly after midnight.
A. took on B. put off C. took up D. took off
Question 16: I have no difficulty in _______ good use of the plans you have prepared.
A. taking B. making C. getting D. putting
Question 17: He slept for three days _______ under the influence of the medicine he took.
A. round B. straight C. flat D. clear
Question 18: The boy forgot to do this homework again, so he tried to _______ up an excuse.
A. stir B. cook C. kick D. build
Question 19: She assured me that everything was all right, but I detected a _______ of doubt or anxiety in
her voice.
A. hint B. side C. spot D. part
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of
the following exchanges
Question 20: “Andy broke my painting! I will kill him!” – “ _______ ”
A. Contain yourself! B. Poor Andy, I hope he’s OK.
C. Cut it out! D. Give it a rest!
Question 21: “Congratulations on your great achievement!” – “ _______ ”
A. The more the merrier B. That doesn’t make sense
C. I don’t like to celebrate D. Thanks, but it’s really not that great!
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word ( s ) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word ( s ) in each of the following questions.
Question 22 : As a referee, every decision you make must never be biased in order to ensure that a match is
fair.
A. disinterested B. cold-blooded C. passionless D. unfeeling
Question 23: He went to a seaside resort because he was keen on water-skiing.
A. bored with B. proud of C. tired of D. impassioned
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions
Question 24 : The discovery of the new planet was regarded as a major breakthrough in astronomy.
A. promised B. doubted C. considered D. refused
Question 25: Why do I have to do the lion’s share of the work while Bernie does nothing? This is
completely unfair!
A. the smallest part B. the largest part
C. the easiest part D. the most boring part

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Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions .
Question 26 : It was wrong of you not to show any concern for her mom's health.
A. You should show concern for her mom's health.
B. You should have shown concern for her mom's health.
C. It was wrong that you showed concern for her mom's health.
D. You shouldn't have shown any concern for her mom's health.
Question 27: "Would you like to go to the show with me?" Anna said to Bella.
A. Anna reminded Bella to go to the show with her.
B. Anna persuaded Bella to go to the show with her.
C. Anna encouraged Bella to go to the show with her.
D. Anna invited Bella to go to the show with her.
Question 28: We last visited my uncle two years ago
A. We have two years to visit my uncle.
B. We have visited my uncle for two years.
C. We haven’t visited our uncle for two years.
D. We didn't visit my uncle two years ago.
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions .
Question 29: The girl’s phones were confiscated by the substitute teacher and were only returned to
themselves the following day.
A. confiscated B. substitute teacher C. were D. themselves
Question 30: I was relieved to find out that Simon had passed the entry exam and was admitted to his dream
university.
A. relieved B. had passed C. entry D. admitted
Question 31: The proceeds of this festival will, as many students proposed, be donated to the poor villagers
who were living nearby.
A. proceeds B. proposed C. to D. were living
Mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair
of sentences in the following questions.
Question 32: I am busy on Monday morning. But I will come to your house if it is absolutely necessary.
A. I’d rather not come to your house even if needed as I am busy on Monday morning.
B. Despite the fact that I’m busy, I’ll come to your house, come what may.
C. If I am needed on Monday morning, I would come to your house even if I’m busy.
D. Although I am busy on Monday morning, I will come to your house if need be.
Question 33: Alice registered for the course. She then received the scholarship.
A. Hardly had Alice registered for the course when she received the scholarship.
B. Only after Alice registered for the course, she received the scholarship.
C. Having received the scholarship, Alice registered for the course.
D. Registering for the course helped Alice receive the scholarship.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A , B , C , or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.

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 Creating an ideal space for learning is obviously very important. Luckily, you don't have to spend large
(34) _______ of money on fancy accessories or furniture to set up a beautiful or comfortable study space for
yourself.
One of the first things you should focus on is lighting. Setting the appropriate lighting levels are crucial
to the health of our eyes while studying. If there is (35) _______ light during study sessions, your eyes may
get tired very quickly. For your study space, natural daylight is the best. However, when there is no sunlight,
an LED study lamp with cool white light will (36) _______ .
It is also essential to get rid of distractions. (37) _______ it’s your laptop, phone, or other devices, you
should keep them far away when you study unless you absolutely need them. By keeping yourself clear of
distractions during each study session, you will improve your concentration.
Finally, investing in a comfortable chair can notably enhance the experience of your study sessions.
Office chairs, (38) _______ design offer more comfort over style and are generally cheaper, should be
considered before gaming chairs.
(Adapted from collegeunchated.com)
Question 34:A. totals B. sums C. volumes D. lots
Question 35: A. many B. few C. some D. little
Question 36:A. go B. make C. do D. pass
Question 37:A. So that B. Unless C. Even though D. Whether
Question 38:A. when B. whom C. whose D. which
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.
Have your parents ever scolded you for not sitting up straight during family meals or other occasions?
This may become extremely annoying at times, but they are not wrong.
Your posture, the way you hold your body when you're sitting or standing, is the foundation of your
body movements, and can determine how well your body adapts to the stresses on it. These stresses can be
things like carrying weight or sitting in an awkward position. If your posture isn't optimal, your muscles
have to work harder to keep you upright and balanced. Some muscles will become tight and inflexible.
Others will be inhibited. Over time, these dysfunctional adaptations may negatively affect your body's ability
to deal with the forces on it.
Poor posture also puts extra pressure on your joints and ligaments, increases the likelihood of accidents,
and makes some internal organs, like your lungs, less efficient. Researchers have linked poor posture to
scoliosis, tension headaches, and back pain, although it isn't the only cause of any of them. Bad posture can
even influence your emotional state and your sensitivity to pain. So there are a lot of reasons to aim for good
posture.
What does good posture look like? When you're standing, you should be able to draw a straight line
from a point just in front of your shoulders, to behind your hip, to the front of your knee, to a few inches in
front of your ankle. This keeps your centre of gravity directly over your base of support, which allows you to
move efficiently with minimal fatigue and muscle strain. If you're sitting, your neck should be vertical and
not leaning forward, your shoulders should be relaxed, your knees should be at a right angle, and your feet
should be flat on the floor.
(Adapted from ed.ted.com)
Question 39: What is the passage mainly about?
A. How to find the best posture for you B. Why you should care about your posture
C. The effects of bad posture on your muscles D. The health benefits of a good posture
Question 40: The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to _______ .

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 A. parents B. meals C. occasions D. times
Question 41: According to paragraph 2, if your posture is bad, _______ .
A. you will break your joints and ligaments B. your internal organs may stop working
C. you will feel negative feelings every day D. your sensitivity to pain can be affected
Question 42: The word “optimal” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______ .
A. efficient B. useful C. ideal D. valuable
Question 43: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Research showed that bad posture is the biggest cause of health conditions such as back pain.
B. Most people do not want to aim for good posture in their daily life as they don’t see benefits.
C. When your centre of gravity is directly over your base of support, you can move more easily.
D. If your feet is flat on the floor while sitting, you can put your knees at any angle you want to.
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 44 to 50.
When trying to memorise new things, it’s easy to assume that the more work we put in, the better we
will perform. But just try dimming the lights and enjoying 10-15 minutes of silence, and you may find that
your memory of what you have learnt is far better.
Although it’s already well known that we should sometimes rest while studying, new research suggests
that we should aim for “minimal interference” during these breaks–avoiding any activity that could interrupt
memory formation like checking your emails or surfing the Internet. The remarkable memory-boosting
benefits of undisturbed rest were first documented in 1900 by the German psychologist Georg Elias Muller.
In one experiment, Muller first asked their participants to learn a list of meaningless syllables. Following a
short study period, half the group were immediately given a second list to learn while the rest were given a
short break before continuing. In the end, the participants given the break remembered nearly 50 percent of
the 2 lists, compared to an average of 28 percent for the other group.
More recent research has also replicated Muller's finding in many different contexts. For example, a
study found that these short periods of rest can also improve our spatial memory, for instance – helping
people better recall the location of different landmarks. Crucially, this advantage lasts for a week after the
original learning task, and seems to benefit participants of all ages. And in all cases, they simply let their
minds wander in a quiet room without distraction when they rest. However, we should be careful as we
daydream. This is because in another experiment, participants were asked to imagine a past or future event
during their break, and this appeared to reduce their later recall of new material. So it may be safest to avoid
any concerted mental effort as we rest.
How this effect works is still not clearly understood, though some clues come from a growing
understanding of memory formation. It is now well accepted that once memories are initially encoded, they
pass through a period of consolidation that slowly transfers them into your long-term memory. This was
once thought to happen primarily during sleep, with heightened communication between the hippocampus –
where memories are first formed – and the cortex, starting a process that quickly builds and strengthens the
neural connections needed for later recall. But it seems that comparable brain activity can occur during
periods of wakeful rest as well.
The next time you need to study a large amount of information for an exam, it's worth remembering that
just like your smartphones, your brain also needs a regular periods of recharging to work properly. After all,
even slight improvements in your memory could make the vital difference between a grade or two.
(Adapted from bbc.com)
Question 44: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Why Studying Without Relaxing Is A Bad Idea

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 B. The Surprising Power Of Undisturbed Breaks
C. Recharging Your Mind: How Much Is Too Much?
D. How Frequent Breaks Boost Your Exam Results
Question 45: According to paragraph 2, aiming for “minimal interference” means that _______ .
A. people should avoid all activities except studying in order not to disrupt memorisation.
B. people should stop using their electronic devices to check emails as this is distracting.
C. people should not do things that can affect the brain’s process of creating memories.
D. people should only surf the Internet while they study instead of during their breaks.
Question 46: The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to _______ .
A. studies B. studies C. landmarks D. participants
Question 47: What do we learn about the study about recalling landmark locations in paragraph 3?
A. Its findings and contexts were all completely the same as those of Muller’s research.
B. It suggested that undisturbed breaks have the strongest effect on spatial memory.
C. Its results showed a contrast in the effects of resting among people of different ages.
D. It showed that Muller’s findings can also be repeated using another memory task.
Question 48: The word “concerted” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______ .
A. exhausted B. forceful C. intense D. enthusiastic
Question 49: Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Muller was the first person to study the memory-improving impacts of undisturbed rest.
B. In Muller’s experiment, those who did not rest performed worse than those who did.
C. When asked to imagine an event during breaks, people’s memory is negatively affected.
D. Researchers have not clearly understood memory formation yet despite having clues.
Question 50: The word “comparable” in paragraph 4 can be best replaced by _______ .
A. accurate B. similar C. reliable D. consistent
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