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REVIEW - READING: CÂU HỎI PARAPHRASING (BUỔI 01)

1.

Although AI is new, some of the advantages that it brings are impressive. However, there are
potential risks associated with AI that must be considered.
A huge advantage of using AI is that it saves you time by doing tasks for you. Instead of web
developers writing hundreds of lines of code to build a website, AI can do it for you. It also can help
people write business documents, stories, and marketing resources in just a few seconds.
Another way AI helps students is that, unlike a teacher, it is available 24/7 anywhere you are. It's
in a way like having your own personal tutor with you wherever you go. Many students feel too shy to
ask their teachers questions in class. But AI allows you to ask questions without worrying. AI can be used
to fine-tune a search, so it only provides you with the most relevant information you need. For example, if
you ask it to write an essay about digital marketing and you want more information about digital
marketing on Facebook, AI can redo the task, but this time focus only on marketing with Facebook.
However, the use of AI has certain drawbacks. One of the key concerns is the potential bias in the
responses given by AI. In 2022, researchers at Stanford University found that AI-generated toxic and
biased language when responding to certain topics and phrases. Another potential risk of AI is that it could
be used to create fake news, videos, or other forms of media. This could be used to spread false
information.

Question 1. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence:

“Although AI is new, some of the advantages that it brings are impressive.”?

A. AI is no longer new, but its benefits are still remarkable.

B. Despite being a recent technology, AI offers some remarkable advantages.

C. AI has been around for a long time, yet its advantages remain impressive.

D. Since AI is new, it has not yet demonstrated any significant advantages.

Question 2. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence:

“A huge advantage of using AI is that it saves you time by doing tasks for you.”?

A. AI helps people complete tasks more quickly, which is still a small benefit.

B. AI allows users to do tasks manually instead of relying on automation.

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C. AI requires a lot of time to complete tasks, making it a disadvantage.

D. One major benefit of AI is its ability to handle tasks on your behalf, saving you time.

Question 3. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence:

“Another way AI helps students is that, unlike a teacher, it is available 24/7 anywhere you are.”?

A. AI is similar to teachers because it is always accessible to students no matter where they are.

B. Teachers are available 24/7, just like AI, making them equally accessible to students.

C. One more advantage of AI for students is its constant availability, unlike teachers with limited hours.

D. AI is only accessible to students during school hours, making it less useful than teachers.

Question 4. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence:

“AI can be used to fine-tune a search, so it only provides you with the most relevant information
you need.”?
A. AI makes searches less accurate by providing a large amount of unnecessary information.

B. AI can refine searches to ensure that only the most relevant information is provided.

C. AI prevents users from accessing important information by limiting search results.

D. AI makes searching harder because it removes essential details from the results.

Question 5. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence:

“One of the key concerns is the potential bias in the responses given by AI.”?

A. AI is free from bias, making it a highly reliable source of information.

B. AI ensures that all its responses are neutral and unbiased.

C. A major issue with AI is that its responses may be influenced by bias.

D. The biggest advantage of AI is its ability to eliminate bias from all responses.
2.

Technology can exert its power on almost every aspect of our lives, and personal relationships are

no exception. We are now becoming more attached to technological devices and less connected to the
people around us or even our loved ones.
We work longer hours on computers, meet fewer friends, text more often, and watch more videos
than have a true conversation with friends or family members. Technology enhances relationships at home
and at work. Social media links us all together, but we mistake them for a perfect replacement for
relationships. It is time we realised that the power of connections is built from our own efforts. Whether
we choose to stay technologically or socially connected, we have to spend a considerable amount of time
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doing activities together. This helps strengthen our mind and body, keeping us away from isolation and
loneliness.
It is not difficult to balance between connections through technology and those through real
interactions. We can start by nurturing the relationships within our family. We should spend more time
visiting our parents and siblings, besides keeping in touch with them on social media. We should learn to
cherish the moments we spend with them.
It is never too late to strengthen the bonds with school friends and teachers. Don't hesitate to
participate in sports clubs or a hiking trip where we can build up true friendships. Remember that time
commitment counts in relationships, so running short of time for connections is impossible.

Question 6. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence:

“Technology can exert its power on almost every aspect of our lives, and personal relationships are
no exception.”?
A. Technology affects nearly all areas of our lives, including our personal relationships.

B. Technology influences many aspects of our lives, but it has little impact on personal relationships.

C. Although technology plays a role in various aspects of life, personal relationships remain unaffected.

D. Personal relationships are the only area of life that technology cannot influence.

Question 7. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence:

“Social media links us all together, but we mistake them for a perfect replacement for
relationships.”?
A. Social media helps connect people, yet we wrongly believe it can fully replace real relationships.

B. Because social media keeps us connected, it can be considered a flawless substitute for genuine
relationships.
C. We often assume that social media isolates people, but it actually strengthens real-life relationships.

D. Social media provides a complete and ideal alternative to traditional relationships.

Question 8. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence:

“Whether we choose to stay technologically or socially connected, we have to spend a considerable

B. If we stay socially connected, we don’t need to spend much time on shared activities.
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C. Staying connected, whether through technology or in person, requires dedicating time to joint activities.

D. Choosing technology over social interaction means we can avoid spending time on activities with
others.
Question 9. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence:

“We should learn to cherish the moments we spend with them.”?

A. We need to understand how to appreciate the time we share with them.

B. It is important to value and treasure the time we live and share together.

C. We should avoid spending too much time with them as it may not be meaningful.

D. The moments we share with them are not as valuable as we think.

Question 10. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence:

“Remember that time commitment counts in relationships, so running short of time for connections
is impossible.”?
A. Don't forget that building strong relationships requires dedication so that there is always enough time
for the most important ones.
B. Never forget that since time is limited, it is often difficult to maintain meaningful relationships.

C. Bear in mind that time plays a minor role in relationships, so spending too much of it on connections
is unnecessary.
D. Keep in mind that devoting time to relationships is essential, meaning there is no excuse for lacking
time to connect with others.

3.

In any web search for the world's famous scientists, Marie Curie always receives a mention. Curie,

a Polish and naturalised French physicist and chemist, discovered radiation, helped apply it in the field of
X-rays and coined the term radioactivity. She made a huge contribution to science but was one of the very
few women who gained the recognition they deserved.
Science was man's world in the nineteenth century, but Mary Anning became an expert in fossils
and geology. Coming from a poor family, she collected fossils on the beach and sold them to make a little
money. She found fossils of complete marine reptiles that became extinct over 100 million years ago. She
gained the respect of scientists, but living in an era when women weren't allowed to vote or attend
university, she was not allowed to join the Geological Society of London.
A hundred years later, conditions were still difficult for female scientists. Rosalind Franklin, a

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died aged thirty-seven, four years before her fellow scientists, all men, were awarded the Nobel Prize in
1962. They made no reference to Franklin in their acceptance speech.
Today, the gender gap in the world of science is slowly closing and many female scientists are
inspiring new generations of girls to study scientific subjects. But there are still some ways to go for
women to be equally represented in science.

Question 11. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence:

“In any web search for the world's famous scientists, Marie Curie always receives a mention.”?

A. Marie Curie’s contributions to science are widely recognized and are always mentioned in online
searches.
B. Whenever people look up famous scientists on the internet, Marie Curie’s name is sure to appear.

C. Some searches for renowned scientists may include Marie Curie, but not all.

D. Online searches about well-known scientists usually focus on historical figures like Marie Curie.

Question 12. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence:

“She made a huge contribution to science but was one of the very few women who gained the
recognition they deserved.”?
A. Despite her major contributions to science, she was among the rare women who were properly
acknowledged.
B. She made significant scientific contributions, but only a handful of women received the recognition
they truly earned.
C. She was one of the few female scientists who contributed to science and were fairly rewarded for their
work.
D. Many women like her made great contributions to science but were never recognized for their efforts.

Question 13. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence:

“Coming from a poor family, she collected fossils on the beach and sold them to make a little
money.”?
A. She came from a wealthy background but still sold fossils she found on the beach to earn money.

B. She made a fortune by selling fossils she discovered on the beach despite her poor background.

C. She sold fossils she collected on the beach to support her luxurious lifestyle.

D. Since her family was not well-off, she gathered fossils on the beach and sold them for some income.

Question 14. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence:

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“A hundred years later, conditions were still difficult for female scientists.”?

A. A century later, female scientists finally experienced equal opportunities in their field.

B. After a hundred years, women in science still faced significant challenges.

C. A hundred years later, being a female scientist became much easier than before.

D. Female scientists struggled for a hundred years but eventually achieved no equality.

Question 15. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence:

“Today, the gender gap in the world of science is slowly closing and many female scientists are
inspiring new generations of girls to study scientific subjects.”?
A. The gender gap in science is now widening, but female scientists continue to motivate young girls to
pursue science.
B. Although female scientists are inspiring young girls these days, the gender gap in science remains
unchanged.
C. Nowadays, in science, the gender disparity is gradually decreasing with many women encouraging
young girls to pursue scientific studies.
D. Today, the number of female scientists is declining, making it harder to encourage girls to study
science.
4.

On leaving school, 18-year-olds are faced with one of the toughest decisions of their life: career

choice. Which to pursue requires sensible decision-making based on their in-depth self-understanding.
Guidance from school counsellors and parents together with insights into their potential from character
tests will empower them to make informed decisions. It is also worth noticing that, in this ever-advancing
world, school leavers need to be well-prepared for changes and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.
However bewildering career choice may be, it is no more than the beginning of a person's career.
To further it, they have no alternative but to become better day by day. In essence, career development is a
continual and lifelong process in which they need to specify their goals, boost their own confidence,
improve communication skills, and expand personal networking. Actually, university graduation simply
celebrates the completion of adults’ mainstream education, signifying their non-stop self-improvement.
Of all the qualities, a person's flexibility will work in this full-of-changes world. Flexibility
manifests itself in professional agility, problem-solving skills, change management, and innovative
thinking. As long as they are not set in their way of thinking, they can easily get a task done.
AI has been replacing certain blue-collar workers, but it can never establish a role in a field that
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has something to do with emotional intelligence (EQ). Automated learning machines can repeatedly
lecture a subject, but they can never become an inspiring story for students. Robots in hospitals can
accurately perform operations, but at no time can they comfort the lonely and suffering patients.
Technology has taken mankind to a world of constant change. School-leavers are expected to
improve themselves and own the right skills to meet the social demands.

Question 16. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence:

“On leaving school, 18-year-olds are faced with one of the toughest decisions of their life: career
choice.”?
A. After graduating from school, students who are 18 years old find it easy to decide on their future
careers.
B. Choosing a career is among the most difficult decisions that 18-year-old people have to make after
graduating.
C. Choosing a career is never a simple task for almost all 18-year-old students after leaving school.

D. Most 18-year-old individuals do not need to worry about career choices when they leave school.

Question 17. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence:

“However bewildering career choice may be, it is no more than the beginning of a person's
career.”?
A. While choosing a career can be confusing, it is merely the first step in one’s professional journey.

B. A person’s career starts with choosing a job, which is usually simple and straightforward.

C. Career choice is the most challenging part of a person’s professional life.

D. Once a career is chosen, there is no need for further effort in career development.

Question 18. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence:

“As long as they are not set in their way of thinking, they can easily get a task done.”?

A. People who refuse to change their mindset often complete tasks more efficiently.

B. Being rigid in one’s thoughts makes it easier to complete tasks successfully.

C. Completing a task is difficult regardless of whether one is flexible in their thinking.

D. If they remain open-minded, they can accomplish tasks with ease.

Question 19. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence:

“Robots in hospitals can accurately perform operations, but at no time can they comfort the lonely
and suffering patients.”?
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A. Robots in hospitals can both perform operations precisely and provide emotional support to patients.

B. While robots can carry out surgeries with precision, they cannot offer emotional comfort to patients.

C. Robots are superior to medical staff because they can perform surgeries and comfort patients at the
same time.
D. Although robots cannot perform surgeries, they are excellent at comforting lonely and suffering
patients.
Question 20. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence:

“School-leavers are expected to improve themselves and own the right skills to meet the social
demands.”?
A. After leaving school, students no longer need to develop their skills to fit into society.

B. Those having finished school are required to enhance their abilities and acquire suitable skills to adapt
to societal needs.
C. School-leavers have already possessed all the necessary skills to meet the demands of society.

D. Society does not expect school leavers to develop themselves or learn new skills.