BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC 2010
Môn Thi: ANH VĂN – Khối D
ĐỀ THI THAM KHẢO Thời gian: 90 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề
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 1 to 10.
Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child`s upbringing can give it the ability to do
outstandingly well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something a
person is born with. Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be developed. The
truth lies somewhere between these two extremes.
It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child`s ability
to do well. However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and opportunities. As one
psychologist says, "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel."
Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that
were separated shortly after birth and brought up by different parents. They found that achievement was based
on intelligence, and later influenced by the child`s environment.
One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and
performed well. The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every
possible opportunity to develop its abilities. That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence
as the other, performed even better.
This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability. The more favorable the environment, the
more a child`s intelligence and ability are developed. However, there is no link between intelligence and the
socioeconomic level of a child`s family. In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as
this does not affect intelligence.
Gifted people cannot be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them. One professor
of music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers,
often because their parents had recognized their ability. These musicians then needed at least ten years` hard
work and training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining.
People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice:
• Marry an intelligent person.
• Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents.
• Start a child`s education early but avoid pushing the child too hard.
• Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instruments is essential for a child who
wants to become an outstanding musician.
Câu 1: The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ________
A. wealthy and loving parents B. an expensive education
C. good musical instruments D. parental support and encouragement
Câu 2: The word "others" used in the first paragraph refers to
A. other people B. other scientists C. other geniuses D. other children
Câu 3: When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that______.
A. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement
B. different twins generally have different levels of ability
C. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
D. ability depends both on intelligence and on environment
Câu 4: Scientists chose twins for their study because______.
A. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
B. they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing
C. each twin has the same environment as his/her twin
D. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities
Câu 5: How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas.
B. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured.
C. They practice playing their instruments for many years.
D. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic.
Câu 6: The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow______.
A. only their interests in computer games B. their own interests
C. their parents` interests D. only their interests in musical instruments
Câu 7: When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid______.
A. permitting them to follow their own interests B. letting them play their own way
C. pushing their children too hard D. starting their education at an early age
Câu 8: The remark: "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel." in the passage means that in
order to become a genius______.
A. you need intelligence and you need to develop it
B. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard
C. you need to have good health