8. A. open-hearted

B. close-minded

C. minded

D. open-minded

2 Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

(Đọc đoạn văn sau và khoanh tròn chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ ra câu trả lời đúng cho mỗi câu hỏi.)

A guide to school-leavers' planning for the future

When you leave secondary school, you have different options, including going to a university or a vocational school, getting a job or taking a gap year. Sometimes choices may make you confused, so you should examine all your options before making any plans for the future. Below are some things you may like to try before making your decision.

If there are teachers you really love or look up to, you can ask them for some advice. Your teachers have been observing you for months, so they know your strengths, talents, and personality. You may share your dreams and concerns with them and ask them to give you an honest opinion about what option may be suitable for you.

If possible, you can talk to a career adviser when you are still undecided about your future plans and ask for their advice. If you can't find a career adviser, you can take some career-matching tests online. These tests are typically created by career experts and psychologists, so they can help you make an informed decision.

Visiting a college or university campus is also important as it will make you think about if you can see yourself there or not. Usually, educational institutions have orientation days for secondary school students to experience university life first-hand. You could even contact the university.

So try following the above suggestions, and you will certainly make a more informed decision about your future plans.

1. How many choices for school-leavers are mentioned?

A. Two.

B. Three.

C. Four.

D. Five.

2. What is paragraph 2 about?

A. Getting advice from teachers.

B. Speaking to a career adviser.

C. Taking a career test.

D. Visiting colleges or universities.

3. What is paragraph 3 about?

A. Asking parents and teachers for useful advice.

B. Speaking to a career adviser or taking a career test.

C. Paying visits to colleges or universities.

D. Making your own decisions based on collected information.

4. How many things are secondary school students advised to do before making their decision?

A. Two.

B. Three.

C. Four.

D. Five.

5. The word “observing” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______

A. watching

B. teaching

C. listening to

D. working with

6. The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to ______

A. dreams

B. concerns

C. teachers

D. advisers

7. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a suggestion for school-leavers?

A. Asking teachers for advice.

B. Talking to career advisers.

C. Visiting a university campus.

D. Sharing your dreams with the admission team.

8. What is the writer's attitude towards the topic?

A. Optimistic.

B. Pessimistic.

C. Angry.

D. Neutral.