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Luyện tập Part 7 - Bài 13

Main idea questions will ask you about the primary focus of the reading passage. The main idea may be stated overtly—often near the beginning or end of the passage—or it may be implied, so that you must make an inference by depending on the key words or phrases. Typical main idea questions look like the following: * What is the purpose of the letter? * What is the message about? * What is the main idea of the passage? * Why did the writer send this fax?
1. What is the purpose of the note?




2. Why did Martina Hayes write this letter?




Detail questions will ask you about specific details regarding the information given in the reading passage. The formats of detail questions will vary as follows: * Who is Collin Baker? * When will they meet? * How long did thev wait for the bus? * Where can they get a permit? * What product is going to be made abroad? * How many times has Mr. Green tried to call John? * Which of the following is NOT mentioned/stated? * What time is the flight leaving?
3. Which of the following should NOT be on your résumé?




4. What is true about a resume?




Inference questions check your ability to use details to draw a logical conclusion based on specific information in the reading. Although the answer is not stated explicitly in the reading passage, the passage will provide you with enough information to choose the correct answer. As in main idea questions and the fact and detail questions, you should look for key words or phrases that will help you to draw a correct conclusion. Typical inference questions may look like the following: * Where did the woman used to live? * How often does the man probably play tennis? * It can be inferred from the passage that...
5. Based on the information in the passage, to which holiday does the advertisement refer?




6. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about the Regal Hotel?




Cause and effect questions look at the reason for an event or action and its consequences. For this type of question, you may find it helpful to look for expressions such as because (of), due to, owing to, as a result of, and thanks to to focus on cause. Cause and effect questions often take the following forms: * Why is traffic heavy on the highway? * What may happen because of the hurricane? * What caused the shipment to arrive late?
7. What caused Hilda to feel embarrassed when she took the bus?




8. What has been the result of the introduction of bus cards?