Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Internet Business
In the mid to late 1990s, thousands of new companies were set up with one purpose: to benefit from the explosion of interest in the internet. Large corporations were happy to invest millions in the weirdest website ideas, confident that they would make a ________ over time. Most of them didn’t. Indeed, the vast majority of them have gone bust, leaving their investors severely out of pocket. So what went wrong?
The main mistake that companies made was to forget to ask how their dot com company (as internet-based companies are sometimes called) would actually make a profit. It sounds fairly obvious now, but in the rush to ‘get on the net’, the whole concept was ________. There was also a second problem ________ dot coms did not anticipate. Yes, internet traffic was increasing enormously, ________ people still felt uncomfortable - many still do, in fact - about buying products and services online. Even if the dot coms had come up with sensible business ideas, it’s unlikely they would have brought in enough to cover their initial investment.
There were ________ exceptions , of course. Some companies have been hugely successful on the internet. Most, however, found it wasn’t as easy to run an internet business as they’d thought.
(Adapted from Laser B2 by Malcomn Mann and Steve Taylor-Knowles)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Internet Business
In the mid to late 1990s, thousands of new companies were set up with one purpose: to benefit from the explosion of interest in the internet. Large corporations were happy to invest millions in the weirdest website ideas, confident that they would make a ________ over time. Most of them didn’t. Indeed, the vast majority of them have gone bust, leaving their investors severely out of pocket. So what went wrong?
The main mistake that companies made was to forget to ask how their dot com company (as internet-based companies are sometimes called) would actually make a profit. It sounds fairly obvious now, but in the rush to ‘get on the net’, the whole concept was ________. There was also a second problem ________ dot coms did not anticipate. Yes, internet traffic was increasing enormously, ________ people still felt uncomfortable - many still do, in fact - about buying products and services online. Even if the dot coms had come up with sensible business ideas, it’s unlikely they would have brought in enough to cover their initial investment.
There were ________ exceptions , of course. Some companies have been hugely successful on the internet. Most, however, found it wasn’t as easy to run an internet business as they’d thought.
(Adapted from Laser B2 by Malcomn Mann and Steve Taylor-Knowles)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Internet Business
In the mid to late 1990s, thousands of new companies were set up with one purpose: to benefit from the explosion of interest in the internet. Large corporations were happy to invest millions in the weirdest website ideas, confident that they would make a ________ over time. Most of them didn’t. Indeed, the vast majority of them have gone bust, leaving their investors severely out of pocket. So what went wrong?
The main mistake that companies made was to forget to ask how their dot com company (as internet-based companies are sometimes called) would actually make a profit. It sounds fairly obvious now, but in the rush to ‘get on the net’, the whole concept was ________. There was also a second problem ________ dot coms did not anticipate. Yes, internet traffic was increasing enormously, ________ people still felt uncomfortable - many still do, in fact - about buying products and services online. Even if the dot coms had come up with sensible business ideas, it’s unlikely they would have brought in enough to cover their initial investment.
There were ________ exceptions , of course. Some companies have been hugely successful on the internet. Most, however, found it wasn’t as easy to run an internet business as they’d thought.
(Adapted from Laser B2 by Malcomn Mann and Steve Taylor-Knowles)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Internet Business
In the mid to late 1990s, thousands of new companies were set up with one purpose: to benefit from the explosion of interest in the internet. Large corporations were happy to invest millions in the weirdest website ideas, confident that they would make a ________ over time. Most of them didn’t. Indeed, the vast majority of them have gone bust, leaving their investors severely out of pocket. So what went wrong?
The main mistake that companies made was to forget to ask how their dot com company (as internet-based companies are sometimes called) would actually make a profit. It sounds fairly obvious now, but in the rush to ‘get on the net’, the whole concept was ________. There was also a second problem ________ dot coms did not anticipate. Yes, internet traffic was increasing enormously, ________ people still felt uncomfortable - many still do, in fact - about buying products and services online. Even if the dot coms had come up with sensible business ideas, it’s unlikely they would have brought in enough to cover their initial investment.
There were ________ exceptions , of course. Some companies have been hugely successful on the internet. Most, however, found it wasn’t as easy to run an internet business as they’d thought.
(Adapted from Laser B2 by Malcomn Mann and Steve Taylor-Knowles)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Internet Business
In the mid to late 1990s, thousands of new companies were set up with one purpose: to benefit from the explosion of interest in the internet. Large corporations were happy to invest millions in the weirdest website ideas, confident that they would make a ________ over time. Most of them didn’t. Indeed, the vast majority of them have gone bust, leaving their investors severely out of pocket. So what went wrong?
The main mistake that companies made was to forget to ask how their dot com company (as internet-based companies are sometimes called) would actually make a profit. It sounds fairly obvious now, but in the rush to ‘get on the net’, the whole concept was ________. There was also a second problem ________ dot coms did not anticipate. Yes, internet traffic was increasing enormously, ________ people still felt uncomfortable - many still do, in fact - about buying products and services online. Even if the dot coms had come up with sensible business ideas, it’s unlikely they would have brought in enough to cover their initial investment.
There were ________ exceptions , of course. Some companies have been hugely successful on the internet. Most, however, found it wasn’t as easy to run an internet business as they’d thought.
(Adapted from Laser B2 by Malcomn Mann and Steve Taylor-Knowles)

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.
Building positive family relationships
The ordinary, everyday things that families do together can help build strong relationships with teenagers. Regular family meals are a great chance for everyone to chat about their day, or about interesting things that are going on or coming up. If parents encourage everyone to have a say, no one will feel they’re being put on the spot to talk. Also, many families find that meals are more enjoyable when the TV isn’t turned on!
We should all take turns choosing outdoor activities for our families. A relaxing holiday or weekend away together as a family can also build togetherness.
One-on-one time with the child gives the parents the chance to stay connected and enjoy each other’s company. It can also be a chance to share thoughts and feelings.
Parents should celebrate the child’s accomplishments, share his disappointments, and show interest in his hobbies. Sometimes it’s just a matter of showing up to watch the child play sport or music, or giving him a lift to extracurricular activities.
Family traditions, routines and rituals can help parents and their children set aside regular dates and special times. For example, we might have a movie night together, a favourite meal or cooking session on a particular night, a family games afternoon or an evening walk together.
Agreed household responsibilities give kids of all ages the sense that they are making an important contribution to family life. These could be things like chores, shopping or helping older or younger members of the family.
(Adapted from “Bai tap Tieng Anh 10” by Luu Hoang Tri)

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.
Building positive family relationships
The ordinary, everyday things that families do together can help build strong relationships with teenagers. Regular family meals are a great chance for everyone to chat about their day, or about interesting things that are going on or coming up. If parents encourage everyone to have a say, no one will feel they’re being put on the spot to talk. Also, many families find that meals are more enjoyable when the TV isn’t turned on!
We should all take turns choosing outdoor activities for our families. A relaxing holiday or weekend away together as a family can also build togetherness.
One-on-one time with the child gives the parents the chance to stay connected and enjoy each other’s company. It can also be a chance to share thoughts and feelings.
Parents should celebrate the child’s accomplishments, share his disappointments, and show interest in his hobbies. Sometimes it’s just a matter of showing up to watch the child play sport or music, or giving him a lift to extracurricular activities.
Family traditions, routines and rituals can help parents and their children set aside regular dates and special times. For example, we might have a movie night together, a favourite meal or cooking session on a particular night, a family games afternoon or an evening walk together.
Agreed household responsibilities give kids of all ages the sense that they are making an important contribution to family life. These could be things like chores, shopping or helping older or younger members of the family.
(Adapted from “Bai tap Tieng Anh 10” by Luu Hoang Tri)

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.
Building positive family relationships
The ordinary, everyday things that families do together can help build strong relationships with teenagers. Regular family meals are a great chance for everyone to chat about their day, or about interesting things that are going on or coming up. If parents encourage everyone to have a say, no one will feel they’re being put on the spot to talk. Also, many families find that meals are more enjoyable when the TV isn’t turned on!
We should all take turns choosing outdoor activities for our families. A relaxing holiday or weekend away together as a family can also build togetherness.
One-on-one time with the child gives the parents the chance to stay connected and enjoy each other’s company. It can also be a chance to share thoughts and feelings.
Parents should celebrate the child’s accomplishments, share his disappointments, and show interest in his hobbies. Sometimes it’s just a matter of showing up to watch the child play sport or music, or giving him a lift to extracurricular activities.
Family traditions, routines and rituals can help parents and their children set aside regular dates and special times. For example, we might have a movie night together, a favourite meal or cooking session on a particular night, a family games afternoon or an evening walk together.
Agreed household responsibilities give kids of all ages the sense that they are making an important contribution to family life. These could be things like chores, shopping or helping older or younger members of the family.
(Adapted from “Bai tap Tieng Anh 10” by Luu Hoang Tri)

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.

Building positive family relationships

[Full passage text not supplied in the provided page data; the passage appears on pages 21–22 of the source. Excerpts referenced by the official solutions: "Regular family meals are a great chance for everyone to chat about their day, or about interesting things that are going on or coming up. If parents encourage everyone to have a say, no one will feel they're being put on the spot to talk. Also, many families find that meals are more enjoyable when the TV isn't turned on!" and "Agreed household responsibilities give kids of all ages the sense that they are making an important contribution to family life. These could be things like chores, shopping or helping older or younger members of the family."]

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.

Building positive family relationships

[Full passage text not supplied in the provided page data; the passage appears on pages 21–22 of the source. Excerpts referenced by the official solutions: "Regular family meals are a great chance for everyone to chat about their day, or about interesting things that are going on or coming up. If parents encourage everyone to have a say, no one will feel they're being put on the spot to talk. Also, many families find that meals are more enjoyable when the TV isn't turned on!" and "Agreed household responsibilities give kids of all ages the sense that they are making an important contribution to family life. These could be things like chores, shopping or helping older or younger members of the family."]

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.

Human blood comes in four different types, namely A, B, AB and O. In most of the world, most people are ignorant of which blood type they possess, since it is important only if they have to undergo an operation which requires a blood transfusion. In Japan, however, things are different, since a large proportion of the population believes that blood type determines personality and, as a result, over 90% of the population are aware which type they are.

This linking of blood type and personality has ramifications across life, but is especially prominent in prospective relationships and employment. For example, in Japan one popular way to meet romantic partners is to go to specialised venues which conduct speed dating. A single man and woman sit alone together at a table for just a few minutes. Then a bell rings, and they go to sit with someone new. Some such venues hold dating sessions which are limited to men or women of a particular blood type. For those who believe in the blood-type theory, this seems to maximise their chance of finding someone special.

The current popularity of the idea exploded in the 1970s following the publication of a book by Masahiko Nomi, even though he was a lawyer and broadcaster who had no medical or psychological training. His ideas were largely anecdotal, and many critics thought it mere superstition, but the book nevertheless sparked great interest in the general public. Now his son, Toshitaka, continues to promote the theory, and nowadays it is ubiquitous in Japanese popular culture, featuring on morning TV, women's magazines and best-selling self-help books.

Much like horoscopes in the West, the blood group theory is regularly debunked by scientific experimentation, yet it retains popular appeal. Perhaps one reason for this is that it helps to break the ice in social situations. Japanese people do not always find it easy to express their opinions, so discussing blood types is an indirect way of telling people what you think of them.

(https://www.scienceabc.com/humans/humans-different-blood-types.html)

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.

Human blood comes in four different types, namely A, B, AB and O. In most of the world, most people are ignorant of which blood type they possess, since it is important only if they have to undergo an operation which requires a blood transfusion. In Japan, however, things are different, since a large proportion of the population believes that blood type determines personality and, as a result, over 90% of the population are aware which type they are.

This linking of blood type and personality has ramifications across life, but is especially prominent in prospective relationships and employment. For example, in Japan one popular way to meet romantic partners is to go to specialised venues which conduct speed dating. A single man and woman sit alone together at a table for just a few minutes. Then a bell rings, and they go to sit with someone new. Some such venues hold dating sessions which are limited to men or women of a particular blood type. For those who believe in the blood-type theory, this seems to maximise their chance of finding someone special.

The current popularity of the idea exploded in the 1970s following the publication of a book by Masahiko Nomi, even though he was a lawyer and broadcaster who had no medical or psychological training. His ideas were largely anecdotal, and many critics thought it mere superstition, but the book nevertheless sparked great interest in the general public. Now his son, Toshitaka, continues to promote the theory, and nowadays it is ubiquitous in Japanese popular culture, featuring on morning TV, women's magazines and best-selling self-help books.

Much like horoscopes in the West, the blood group theory is regularly debunked by scientific experimentation, yet it retains popular appeal. Perhaps one reason for this is that it helps to break the ice in social situations. Japanese people do not always find it easy to express their opinions, so discussing blood types is an indirect way of telling people what you think of them.

(https://www.scienceabc.com/humans/humans-different-blood-types.html)

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.

Human blood comes in four different types, namely A, B, AB and O. In most of the world, most people are ignorant of which blood type they possess, since it is important only if they have to undergo an operation which requires a blood transfusion. In Japan, however, things are different, since a large proportion of the population believes that blood type determines personality and, as a result, over 90% of the population are aware which type they are.

This linking of blood type and personality has ramifications across life, but is especially prominent in prospective relationships and employment. For example, in Japan one popular way to meet romantic partners is to go to specialised venues which conduct speed dating. A single man and woman sit alone together at a table for just a few minutes. Then a bell rings, and they go to sit with someone new. Some such venues hold dating sessions which are limited to men or women of a particular blood type. For those who believe in the blood-type theory, this seems to maximise their chance of finding someone special.

The current popularity of the idea exploded in the 1970s following the publication of a book by Masahiko Nomi, even though he was a lawyer and broadcaster who had no medical or psychological training. His ideas were largely anecdotal, and many critics thought it mere superstition, but the book nevertheless sparked great interest in the general public. Now his son, Toshitaka, continues to promote the theory, and nowadays it is ubiquitous in Japanese popular culture, featuring on morning TV, women's magazines and best-selling self-help books.

Much like horoscopes in the West, the blood group theory is regularly debunked by scientific experimentation, yet it retains popular appeal. Perhaps one reason for this is that it helps to break the ice in social situations. Japanese people do not always find it easy to express their opinions, so discussing blood types is an indirect way of telling people what you think of them.

(https://www.scienceabc.com/humans/humans-different-blood-types.html)