Read the following passage about young entrepreneurs and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Young Entrepreneurs
Starting a new business is a path peppered with risks and challenges. The barrier can be insurmountable for many, especially young people, who often lack experience and financial backing. But many entrepreneurs are (1) _________ the world at a very young age. Unlike entrepreneurs in the past, today's young people do not have large sums of money to start their businesses. (2) _________.
In fact, many of the world's most famous young millionaires (and billionaires) started with little more than a creative idea, some good friends, and access to the Internet. For instance, in 2004, the young Mark Zuckerberg launched a website from his Harvard University dorm room. (3) _________. He soon realized that people got hooked with the idea of being able to connect with their friends online, (4) __________. Before long, the platform became an instant hit with college students. Then, high school students caught on, and in 2006, corporations were allowed to join. Today, Facebook is used by over 3 billion users and rakes in over 100 billion USD in revenue each year.
Mark Zuckerberg's success story is by no means an exception. It proves to many that you don't need a lot of money to grow a successful business. (5) __________ is a great idea, hard work, and a little luck to be a young millionaire.
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But many entrepreneurs are (1) _________ the world at a very young age.
missing their mark over
passing their mark to
finding their mark in
making their mark on
Đáp án : D
- Dịch nghĩa câu đề bài để hiểu được ngữ cảnh của câu.
- Dịch nghĩa các đáp án và lần lượt điền các đáp án vào chỗ trống để chọn được đáp án phù hợp nhất tạo thành câu có nghĩa.
But many entrepreneurs are_________ the world at a very young age.
(Nhưng nhiều doanh nhân _________ thế giới ở độ tuổi rất trẻ.)
A. missing their mark over: Không đạt được mục tiêu
B. passing their mark to: Chuyển mục tiêu cho
C. finding their mark in: Tìm thấy dấu ấn trong
D. making their mark on: Tạo dấu ấn trên
Câu hoàn chỉnh: But many entrepreneurs are making their mark on the world at a very young age.
(Nhưng nhiều doanh nhân đang tạo dấu ấn của mình trên thế giới ở độ tuổi rất trẻ.)
Chọn D

Unlike entrepreneurs in the past, today's young people do not have large sums of money to start their businesses. (2) _________.
Understandably, most of them go bankrupt before they could expand their business
Instead, many of them start small and focus on making a profit before scaling up
As a result, most of them go big right from the beginning to beat the competition
However, many of them have to take on huge debts to finance their business
Đáp án : B
- Dịch nghĩa câu đề bài để hiểu được ngữ cảnh của câu.
- Dịch nghĩa các đáp án và lần lượt điền các đáp án vào chỗ trống để chọn được đáp án phù hợp nhất tạo thành câu có nghĩa.
Unlike entrepreneurs in the past, today's young people do not have large sums of money to start their businesses. _________.
(Không giống như các doanh nhân trong quá khứ, những người trẻ ngày nay không có số tiền lớn để khởi nghiệp kinh doanh. _________.)
A. Understandably, most of them go bankrupt before they could expand their business => không phù hợp về nghĩa => loại
(Có thể hiểu được, hầu hết họ phá sản trước khi có thể mở rộng kinh doanh)
B. Instead, many of them start small and focus on making a profit before scaling up
(Thay vào đó, nhiều người trong số họ bắt đầu nhỏ và tập trung vào việc kiếm lợi nhuận trước khi mở rộng quy mô)
C. As a result, most of them go big right from the beginning to beat the competition => không phù hợp về nghĩa => loại
(Do đó, hầu hết họ đều mở rộng quy mô ngay từ đầu để đánh bại đối thủ cạnh tranh)
D. However, many of them have to take on huge debts to finance their business => không phù hợp về nghĩa => loại
(Tuy nhiên, nhiều người trong số họ phải gánh những khoản nợ khổng lồ để tài trợ cho doanh nghiệp của mình)
Câu hoàn chỉnh: Unlike entrepreneurs in the past, today's young people do not have large sums of money to start their businesses. Instead, many of them start small and focus on making a profit before scaling up.
(Không giống như những doanh nhân trong quá khứ, những người trẻ ngày nay không có nhiều tiền để khởi nghiệp. Thay vào đó, nhiều người trong số họ bắt đầu nhỏ và tập trung vào việc kiếm lợi nhuận trước khi mở rộng quy mô.)
Chọn B
For instance, in 2004, the young Mark Zuckerberg launched a website from his Harvard University dorm room. (3) _________.
He didn't have a lot of friends, so he created an online networking website to expand his circle
What he wanted to do right from the start was to connect everyone via a global social network
His original idea was to create an online space where people can hang out and keep in touch
He had to do that because he didn't have money to rent a bigger place to start the business
Đáp án : C
- Dịch nghĩa câu đề bài để hiểu được ngữ cảnh của câu.
- Dịch nghĩa các đáp án và lần lượt điền các đáp án vào chỗ trống để chọn được đáp án phù hợp nhất tạo thành câu có nghĩa.
Zuckerberg launched a website from his Harvard University dorm room. _________.
(Zuckerberg đã ra mắt một trang web từ phòng ký túc xá của mình tại Đại học Harvard. _________.)
A. He didn't have a lot of friends, so he created an online networking website to expand his circle => không phù hợp về nghĩa => loại
(Anh ấy không có nhiều bạn bè, vì vậy anh ấy đã tạo ra một trang web mạng xã hội trực tuyến để mở rộng vòng tròn của mình)
B. What he wanted to do right from the start was to connect everyone via a global social network => không phù hợp về nghĩa => loại
(Điều anh ấy muốn làm ngay từ đầu là kết nối mọi người thông qua một mạng xã hội toàn cầu)
C. His original idea was to create an online space where people can hang out and keep in touch
(Ý tưởng ban đầu của anh ấy là tạo ra một không gian trực tuyến nơi mọi người có thể tụ tập và giữ liên lạc)
D. He had to do that because he didn't have money to rent a bigger place to start the business => không phù hợp về nghĩa => loại
(Anh ấy phải làm như vậy vì anh ấy không có tiền để thuê một địa điểm lớn hơn để bắt đầu kinh doanh)
Câu hoàn chỉnh: Zuckerberg launched a website from his Harvard University dorm room. His original idea was to create an online space where people can hang out and keep in touch.
(Zuckerberg đã ra mắt một trang web từ phòng ký túc xá của mình tại Đại học Harvard. Ý tưởng ban đầu của anh ấy là tạo ra một không gian trực tuyến nơi mọi người có thể tụ tập và giữ liên lạc.)
Chọn C
He soon realized that people got hooked with the idea of being able to connect with their friends online, (4) __________.
which other universities soon asked him to open the site
who inspired him to open the site to other universities
which prompted him to open the site to other universities
that led him to opening the site to other universities
Đáp án : C
- Dịch nghĩa câu đề bài để hiểu được ngữ cảnh của câu.
- Dịch nghĩa các đáp án và lần lượt điền các đáp án vào chỗ trống để chọn được đáp án phù hợp nhất tạo thành câu có nghĩa.
He soon realized that people got hooked with the idea of being able to connect with their friends online, __________.
(Anh sớm nhận ra rằng mọi người bị cuốn hút bởi ý tưởng có thể kết nối với bạn bè trực tuyến, __________.)
A. which other universities soon asked him to open the site => không phù hợp về nghĩa => loại
(cái mà các trường đại học khác đã sớm yêu cầu anh mở trang web)
B. who inspired him to open the site to other universities => “who” thay thế cho chủ ngữ chỉ người => loại
(người đã truyền cảm hứng cho anh ấy mở trang web cho các trường đại học khác)
C. which prompted him to open the site to other universities
(điều mà đã thúc đẩy anh ấy mở trang web cho các trường đại học khác)
D. that led him to opening the site to other universities => “that” không dùng trong mệnh đề quan hệ không xác định => không đứng sau dấu phẩy => loại
(điều đó khiến anh ấy mở trang web sang các trường đại học khác)
Câu hoàn chỉnh: He soon realized that people got hooked with the idea of being able to connect with their friends online, (16) which prompted him to open the site to other universities.
(Anh ấy sớm nhận ra rằng mọi người bị thu hút bởi ý tưởng có thể kết nối trực tuyến với bạn bè của họ, điều này thôi thúc anh ấy mở trang web này cho các trường đại học khác.)
Chọn C
It proves to many that you don't need a lot of money to grow a successful business. (5) __________ is a great idea, hard work, and a little luck to be a young millionaire.
All it takes
All that can be taken
All which it takes
All to be taken
Đáp án : A
- Dịch nghĩa câu đề bài để hiểu được ngữ cảnh của câu.
- Dịch nghĩa các đáp án và lần lượt điền các đáp án vào chỗ trống để chọn được đáp án phù hợp nhất tạo thành câu có nghĩa.
It proves to many that you don't need a lot of money to grow a successful business. __________ is a great idea, hard work, and a little luck to be a young millionaire.
(Điều này chứng minh với nhiều người rằng bạn không cần nhiều tiền để phát triển một doanh nghiệp thành công. __________ là một ý tưởng tuyệt vời, làm việc chăm chỉ và một chút may mắn để trở thành một triệu phú trẻ.)
A. All it takes: tất cả những gì cần có
B. All that can be taken: tất cả cái mà có thể được lấy => không phù hợp về nghĩa => loại
C. All which it takes: tất cả cái mà lấy => không phù hợp về nghĩa => loại
D. All to be taken: tất cả được lấy => không phù hợp về nghĩa => loại
Câu hoàn chỉnh: It proves to many that you don't need a lot of money to grow a successful business. All it takes is a great idea, hard work, and a little luck to be a young millionaire.
(Điều này chứng minh với nhiều người rằng bạn không cần nhiều tiền để phát triển một doanh nghiệp thành công. Tất cả những gì cần có là ý tưởng tuyệt vời, làm việc chăm chỉ và một chút may mắn là bạn có thể trở thành triệu phú trẻ.)
Chọn A
Bài hoàn chỉnh
Young Entrepreneurs
Starting a new business is a path peppered with risks and challenges. The barrier can be insurmountable for many, especially young people, who often lack experience and financial backing. But many entrepreneurs are (1) making their mark on the world at a very young age. Unlike entrepreneurs in the past, today's young people do not have large sums of money to start their businesses. (2) Instead, many of them start small and focus on making a profit before scaling up.
In fact, many of the world's most famous young millionaires (and billionaires) started with little more than a creative idea, some good friends, and access to the Internet. For instance, in 2004, the young Mark Zuckerberg launched a website from his Harvard University dorm room. (3) His original idea was to create an online space where people can hang out and keep in touch. He soon realized that people got hooked with the idea of being able to connect with their friends online, (4) which prompted him to open the site to other universities. Before long, the platform became an instant hit with college students. Then, high school students caught on, and in 2006, corporations were allowed to join. Today, Facebook is used by over 3 billion users and rakes in over 100 billion USD in revenue each year.
Mark Zuckerberg's success story is by no means an exception. It proves to many that you don't need a lot of money to grow a successful business. (5) All it takes is a great idea, hard work, and a little luck to be a young millionaire.
Tạm dịch
Doanh nhân trẻ
Khởi nghiệp là con đường đầy rủi ro và thách thức. Rào cản này có thể là không thể vượt qua đối với nhiều người, đặc biệt là những người trẻ tuổi, những người thường thiếu kinh nghiệm và sự hỗ trợ về tài chính. Nhưng nhiều doanh nhân (1) đang tạo dựng dấu ấn của mình trên thế giới khi còn rất trẻ. Không giống như các doanh nhân trong quá khứ, những người trẻ ngày nay không có nhiều tiền để khởi nghiệp. (2) Thay vào đó, nhiều người trong số họ bắt đầu với quy mô nhỏ và tập trung vào việc kiếm lợi nhuận trước khi mở rộng quy mô.
Trên thực tế, nhiều triệu phú trẻ (và tỷ phú) nổi tiếng nhất thế giới đã bắt đầu với một ý tưởng sáng tạo, một số người bạn tốt và khả năng truy cập Internet. Ví dụ, vào năm 2004, chàng trai trẻ Mark Zuckerberg đã ra mắt một trang web từ phòng ký túc xá của mình tại Đại học Harvard. (3) Ý tưởng ban đầu của anh là tạo ra một không gian trực tuyến nơi mọi người có thể tụ tập và giữ liên lạc. Anh sớm nhận ra rằng mọi người bị cuốn hút bởi ý tưởng có thể kết nối với bạn bè trực tuyến, (4) điều này đã thúc đẩy anh mở trang web này cho các trường đại học khác. Không lâu sau đó, nền tảng này đã trở thành một cú hit ngay lập tức với sinh viên đại học. Sau đó, học sinh trung học đã bắt đầu sử dụng và vào năm 2006, các tập đoàn đã được phép tham gia. Ngày nay, Facebook được hơn 3 tỷ người dùng sử dụng và thu về hơn 100 tỷ đô la Mỹ doanh thu mỗi năm.
Câu chuyện thành công của Mark Zuckerberg không phải là ngoại lệ. Nó chứng minh với nhiều người rằng bạn không cần nhiều tiền để phát triển một doanh nghiệp thành công. (5) Tất cả những gì cần có là một ý tưởng tuyệt vời, làm việc chăm chỉ và một chút may mắn là bạn có thể trở thành một triệu phú trẻ.

Các bài tập cùng chuyên đề
Bài 1 :
Choose the best answer
I was only absent ____ the office for a few minutes!
for
from
in
about
Bài 2 :
Choose the best answer
She became a full-time member of ____ last year.
employees
employers
workers
staff
Bài 3 :
Choose the best answer
The ____ for this position starts at thirty thousand euros per year.
wage
payment
salary
tip
Bài 4 :
Choose the best answer
Shelley disagreed with the board's decision so she ____ and went to work for another company.
retired
fired
sacked
resigned
Bài 5 :
Choose the best answer.
Being a flight attendant is a ____ job. You may have to work long hours on long haul flights and not get enough sleep.
tedious
demanding
rewarding
fascinating
Bài 6 :
Choose the best answer
I think that doing medical research would be really ____ because this job would save people's lives.
challenging
tiresome
rewarding
monotonous
Bài 7 :
Choose the best answer
I am writing in ____ to your advertisement on Vietnamework.com for the post of a personal assistant.
connection
association
relation
response
Bài 8 :
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Some people ____ to London every day from as far away as Leeds.
connect
commute
commence
correspond
Bài 9 :
Choose the best answer
After working at the same company for thirty years, my grandfather was looking forward to his ____.
overtime
pension
charity
allowance
Bài 10 :
Choose the best answer
Who is responsible ____ dealing with complaints?
with
for
in
at
Bài 11 :
Choose the best answer
Success in this industry depends a lot ____ luck!
with
from
at
on
Bài 12 :
Choose the best answer
In some professions, you have to ____ when you're 60 or 65 years old.
resign
terminate
retire
dismiss
Bài 13 :
Choose the best answer
The covering letter wasn't attached ____ the CV.
to
with
from
by
Bài 14 :
Choose the best answer
Certificates provide proofs of your ____.
qualifications
qualities
diplomas
ambitions
Bài 15 :
Choose the best answer
I'd like to speak to the person in ____ please.
duty
responsibility
obligation
charge
Bài 16 :
Choose the best answer
When you ____ the interview, remember to bring some samples of your work.
apply
join
attend
make
Bài 17 :
Choose the best answer
I would be grateful for an opportunity to visit your company and discuss my application with you ____.
in privacy
individually
privately
in person
Bài 18 :
Give the correct form of the word.
Bài 19 :
Give the correct form of the word.
Bài 20 :
Give the correct form of the word.
Bài 21 :
Give the correct form of the word.
Bài 22 :
Give the correct form of the word.
Bài 23 :
Give the correct form of the word.
Bài 24 :
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.
It is not easy to choose a career today. Hundreds of students are leaving schools and universities every year to seek employment in the various professions, though employment opportunities are not increasing proportionately. As a result, there is a lot of unemployment.
The inability of the various professions to absorb all those seeking employment makes the choice of a career more difficult. Before one leaves school or university, one has many plans, confident that choosing a career will not be difficult. But when, the time comes to choose a career, one finds that there are others with better qualifications waiting to enter the same profession. Disillusioned, one then looks for any kind of employment. In this way, many who wanted to become police inspectors or field assistants in the rubber estates in this country, become teachers instead, and many who wanted to become teachers, have become shop assistants. The lack of institutions where people could acquire the skills necessary for a particular career makes the choice of a career even more difficult. For example, if one desires to become a journalist, one has to receive some training and instruction in a school of journalism. But if there is no such school, one is compelled to think of some other career.
Bài 25 :
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Although I left university with a good degree, I suddenly found that it was actually quite hard to find a job. After being unemployed for a few months, I realized I had to take the first thing that came along or I'd be in serious financial difficulties. And so, for six very long months, I became a market research telephone interviewer.
I knew it wasn't the best company in the world when they told me that I'd have to undergo three days of training before starting work, and that I wouldn't get paid for any of it. Still, I knew that the hourly rate when I actually did start full time would be a lot better than unemployment benefit, and I could work up to twelve hours a day, seven days a week if I wanted. So, I thought of the money I'd earn and put up with three days of unpaid training. Whatever those three days taught me - and I can't really remember anything about them today - I wasn't prepared for the way I would be treated by the supervisors.
It was worse than being at school. There were about twenty interviewers like myself, each sitting in a small, dark booth with an ancient computer and a dirty telephone. The booths were around the walls of the fifth floor of a concrete office block, and the supervisors sat in the middle of the room, listening in to all of our telephone interviews. We weren't allowed to talk to each other, and if we took more than about two seconds from ending one phone call and starting another, they would shout at us to hurry up and get on with our jobs. We even had to ask for permission to go to the toilet. I was amazed how slowly the day went. Our first break of the day came at eleven o'clock, two hours after we started. I'll always remember that feeling of despair when I would look at my watch thinking, 'It's must be nearly time for the break', only to find that it was quarter to ten and that there was another hour and a quarter to go. My next thought was always, 'I can't believe I'm going to be here until nine o'clock tonight.'
The most frightening aspect of the job was that I was actually quite good at it. 'Oh, no!' I thought.
‘Maybe I'm destined to be a market researcher for the rest of my life.' My boss certainly seemed to think so. One day - during a break, of course - she ordered me into her office. 'Simon,' she said, 'I'm promoting you. From tomorrow, you're off telecoms and onto credit card complaints. I'm sure you can handle it. There's no extra pay, but it is a very responsible position.'
Three weeks later, I quit. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made.
Bài 26 :
Read the passage and choose the best answer.
It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are. One thing you have to be (1) ____ of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is (2) ____ of people who would rather say something negative than positive. If you've made up your (3) ____ to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, (4) ____ the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your target, and let the constructive criticism have a positive effect on your work. If someone says you're totally in the (5) ____ of talent, ignore them. That's negative criticism. If (6) ____, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you a good reason for doing so, you should consider their suggestions carefully. There are many film stars (7) ____ were once out of work. There are many famous novelists who made a complete mess of their first novel - or who didn't, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it (8) ____. Being successful does depend on luck, to a (9) ____ extent. But things are more likely to (10) ____ well if you persevere and stay positive.
Bài 27 :
Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each of the blank spaces.
Life after high school doesn't end. In fact, life begins once there are no more lockers, gym class, or teachers nagging you about homework.
In terms of choosing the (1) ____ career, it is important to consider a career assessment test in which you answer a series of questions designed to (2) ____ your strengths and weaknesses. While career tests should not be your main source of decision making, you can use them as a tool to help you decide what career might match your (3) ____.
Think about your interests and hobbies. If you enjoy science, you may want to apply to college and pursue a career in engineering or marine (4) ____.Write a list of possible careers that match your interests and your capabilities. If you find you are happiest when you work with others, jot down that you are a team player. In that case, you may want to consider jobs that involve people interaction instead of careers like computer programming or writing, which require more alone time. Speak to an adult you trust about your ideas and be willing to receive (5) ____.
Narrow your options and look for a career with growth (6) ____. While it is important to pick a career that will stimulate your mind, it is also important to be practical about the market. If you decide that you want to go to college, you will need to pick a career that enables you to make a living (7) ____ you graduate.
Jump into the first step of realizing your career dreams. If you have decided that you would like to pursue a career that requires higher education, do your (8) ____ on applying to the college or programme, including qualifications, application deadlines, tuition fees and length of study. If you have decided on a career that does not require higher education, start looking for ways to enter the field and (9) ____ experience. Speak to someone who already has your dream job. This person can provide a better picture of the pros and cons of the (10) ____
Bài 28 :
Q&A with a career adviser
(Hỏi đáp với người cố vấn nghề nghiệp)
1. Listen and read.
(Nghe và đọc.)
Mr Kien: ... So, I've talked to you about future job opportunities. I hope you'll continue to keep up with the rapid changes in the job market. Have you got any questions?
Nam: Yes, do you think we need to have a university degree to pursue a career?
Mr Kien: Well, it depends on the industry and the field of work that you're interested in. There're many jobs that don't require a university degree. For example, you may consider becoming a flight attendant, car mechanic, or repair worker.
Nam: But how do you get a job without a degree or any experience? Employers look down on job applicants without a university degree.
Mr Kien: No, they don't. You need to show that you're hard-working and willing to learn. Many companies hire school-leavers and provide on-the-job training.
Mai: So, when do you think we should start thinking about our careers?
Mr Kien: Well, the sooner, the better. However, the best time is when you start senior secondary school.
Mai: I read that AI will replace many workers in the future. How do I make sure that the job I choose won't be taken over by a robot?
Mr Kien: That's a good question. Many factory jobs and jobs in customer service have already become automated. As AI continues to develop, more human employees may be replaced. That's why It's important to choose jobs that involve a high level of human interaction, critical thinking, and decision-making.
Nam: So, are these the most important job skills we'll need in the future?
Mr Kien: That's right! No matter what career you may consider, you'll need these skills. Good communication and teamwork will always be in demand. These soft skills will help you adapt to changes and come up with solutions to challenging problems.
Nam: Thank you very much for your answers.
Bài 29 :
2. Read the conversation again. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
(Đọc lại đoạn hội thoại. Quyết định xem những câu sau đây là đúng (T) hay sai (F).)
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1. According to Mr Kien, school- leavers need to have a university degree to start a career. |
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2. Mr Kien mentions three jobs that you can do without a degree. |
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3. Mr Kien encourages students to start thinking about their future careers when they leave school. |
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4. Mr Kien advises students to develop soft skills, which will help them deal with difficult situations. |
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Bài 30 :
3. Find words and phrases in 1 with the following meanings.
(Tìm từ, cụm từ trong bài 1 có nghĩa như sau.)
1. p________: to try to achieve something over a period of time
2. a________: done by machines or computers
3. i________ d________: wanted by a lot of people
4. s________ s________: personal qualities that enable you to communicate well with other people
5. a________: to change your behaviour in order to be more successful in a new situation