Bài thi dành cho học sinh THCS muốn xác định trình độ hiện tại so với yêu cầu của đề thi TOEFL Junior phần Reading Comprehension. Đề thi bao quát các dạng bài và chủ điểm kiến thức thường gặp, hỗ trợ học sinh xây dựng lộ trình ôn thi phù hợp.
Học sinh ấn nút Làm bài để bắt đầu (đăng nhập nếu đã có tài khoản, đăng kí miễn phí nếu chưa có tài khoản trên TAK12). Sau khi hoàn thành, học sinh sẽ nhìn thấy kết quả bài làm và báo cáo phân tích chi tiết, khuyến nghị lộ trình học phù hợp.
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My dear father,
I was glad to receive your affectionate letter today. As you asked me about my hostel life, I am penning down a brief description of it.
The hostel life here is entirely different from the village life, so I have enjoyed it so far. Vidya Bharati Hostel (my hostel) is a very good hostel. There are fifty-three rooms and two halls inside the hostel premises. I share the room with two other students. All the hostel inmates live like brothers. We get milk, bread and biscuits at 7:30 a.m., the breakfast time. We are served lunch at 12:30 p.m. The food served here is fresh and tasty. There is a library in the hostel and a TV room also. We play games in the evening.
The hostel authorities take us out for picnics every month. We have been to the Mahakal temple, Bhartrihari caves, Kshipra river banks, etc.
Mr. P. K. Sharma is the warden of the hostel. He takes care of all our problems. He is very kind and cooperative. I am happy here and enjoying my hostel life.
Please convey my regards to mother and love to Sumi.
Your loving son,
Narendra
Adapted from TOEFL Junior Practice 10 Test
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Dear Sitaram,
I was glad to receive your letter. It was a pleasure to know that you are enjoying the winter vacations at your Mamaji's place in Lucknow.
You have asked about the annual function held in my school. Well, the annual function of my school was held on 2nd January, Tuesday. A stage was built up. Three big "Shamianas" were fixed. Our education minister was the chief guest of the day. A cultural show was arranged, in which one-act plays, folk dances, and songs were presented. After the cultural show, the principal read the annual report. The chief guest distributed prizes to the meritorious students and the best performers. He praised the efforts made by our school in preparing the students for the annual function. The function ended after a tea party. It was a properly arranged and well-managed function.
Convey my regards to your Mamaji, Mamiji, and love to Bittu, Neetu, and the little baby.
Yours sincerely,
Peter
Adapted from TOEFL Junior Practice 10 Test
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In the town of Lampang in northern Thailand, there is an unusual group of musicians. They play many different kinds of music - everything from traditional Thai songs to music by Beethoven. Both children and adults love this group. What makes them so popular? Is it their music? Their looks? Yes, it's both, but it's also something else: they're elephants.
These musical elephants started at the Thai Elephant Conservation Center (TECC) in Lampang. The TECC protects elephants. It teaches people to understand and care for these huge, but gentle, animals. Like many zoos around the world, the TECC encourages elephants to paint.
Richard Lair works with the TECC. He knows a lot about elephants. He says some paintings of these animals are very good. In fact, elephants hear better than see. Lair, hence, had an idea: if elephants are intelligent and have good hearing, maybe they can play music. To test his idea, Lair and a friend started the Thai Elephant Orchestra. During a performance, the elephants play a variety of instruments, including the drums and the xylophone. The animals also use their voices and trunks to make sounds.
Can elephants really make music properly? "Yes", says Lair. They're very creative. Humans encourage the animals to play, but the elephants make their own songs; they do not just copy their trainers or other people. There are now CDs of the group and the music these artists create is pretty amazing, which earns money for the TECC.
Adapted from TOEFL Junior Practice Test
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Although many people are getting reconnected on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, many more are still hesitant to attend their 30- or 50-year high school reunion. This article will examine high school reunions through my personal experiences.
From 1958 until 1962, I attended a small high school in a rural area of Wisconsin. Looking back on those years, high school was not the most enjoyable time of my life. Even though I was on the varsity football team, an honor student, and active in drama and speech clubs, my classmates regarded me as a poorly dressed, socially inept nerd. Throughout high school, I never had a girlfriend or attended school dances. Living on a farm, I had to help with the milking both early in the morning and early in the evening every day. I had no time or means of transport to go into town or opportunities to socialize with them. My only motivation at high school was to be the number one student in class and get into college.
Adapted from TOEFL Junior Practice 10 Test
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John F. Kennedy was the youngest man who has ever been elected president of the United States. His term ended after two years and ten months when he was shot to death in Dallas, Texas. Kennedy came from an Irish family that left Ireland during the 1840s. In America, the Kennedy's became rich, and JFK's father was a politician and millionaire.
After John had studied politics at Harvard University, he joined the US Navy and was commander of a boat during World War II. He became a war hero and was honored because he rescued the crew of his boat when it was bombed by Japanese airplanes.
In the 1940s, Kennedy's political career began. He became a member of the House of Representatives and later a senator in his home state of Massachusetts. In 1960, Kennedy won the race for the White House and became the first Roman Catholic president of the USA. People liked him because he was good-looking and rich. He was a young, dynamic American, and he had an attractive wife, Jacqueline.
Kennedy had many things to do during his short presidency. He helped African Americans in their fight for equal rights. JFK promised to put a man on the moon before the Soviets. His main problem, however, was Cuba. In 1961, the Soviet Union put missiles, which could attack the US, on the island. When Kennedy threatened to start a war, the Russians removed their missiles.
On November 22, 1963, JFK's presidency ended when he rode in his open car through the streets of Dallas, Texas. Bullets hit him in the back of the head. He was rushed to hospital, but doctors couldn't save his life. Shortly afterwards he died and Vice President Lyndon Johnson became president. A few hours after the murder, Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested because he was in the building from which the shots came. The police were sure that Oswald was the murderer. A few days later, Oswald himself was killed.
The assassination is still a mystery today. First, it was thought that Oswald acted alone, but today many people think that there were more people involved in Kennedy's murder.
Adapted from TOEFL Junior Practice Test
In the fourth paragraph, the word "dynamic" is closest in meaning to _____.
In the last paragraph, the word "assassination" is closest in meaning to _____.
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Tokyo is celebrating as the Japanese capital won the bid to host the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Residents have gathered outside the Metropolitan Government Building to share their delight.
The International Olympic Committee voted for the city which saw off bids from Istanbul and Madrid to succeed London and Rio in hosting the world's most prized sporting events.
"I very much appreciate the strong support the IOC has given to Japan. I sincerely promise that Japan will keep its word and make sure the 2020 Olympic Games will be a success," said a government official.
Tokyo won by a landslide despite concerns about contaminated water leaking from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant, where the radiation level has reached a new high.
Adapted from TOEFL Junior Practice 10 Test
In the first paragraph, the word "bid" is closest in meaning to _____.
In the last paragraph, the word "contaminated" is closest in meaning to _____.
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Owls are fascinating nocturnal birds of prey that inhabit nearly every continent on Earth, with the sole exception of Antarctica. There are approximately 250 recognized species of owls, which are generally classified into two main families: the true owls and the barn owls. However, scientists do not always agree on how certain species should be categorized. For instance, there is ongoing debate about whether small owls such as the scops owl should be considered part of the true owl family or belong to a different group entirely. These classifications are often based on subtle differences in size, feather structure, and the distinctive calls that each species produces to communicate or defend its territory.
Contrary to the common belief that all owls live in dark, dense forests, these adaptable birds can be found in a surprising variety of habitats. While many species indeed make their homes among trees, others prefer wide-open environments such as grasslands, deserts, or even bustling urban areas. The snowy owl, for example, thrives in the frozen Arctic tundra, where it hunts lemmings and other small mammals. On the other hand, the burrowing owl lives in dry, open plains, often nesting in holes abandoned by other animals. This remarkable adaptability has allowed owls to survive in almost every type of climate on the planet.
The physical characteristics of owls vary dramatically between species. The elf owl, which is the smallest of them all, measures barely 13 centimeters in height and weighs less than 50 grams—roughly the same as a golf ball. In contrast, the majestic great grey owl can grow to 70 centimeters in length and has a wingspan exceeding 150 centimeters. In general, larger owl species tend to inhabit colder regions, whereas smaller ones are commonly found in warmer climates. Fossil evidence suggests that millions of years ago, prehistoric owls were even larger than eagles and occupied a wide range of ecosystems.
Owls are highly efficient hunters, primarily active at night. Their diet mainly consists of insects, small mammals, and occasionally other birds. Thanks to their specialized feathers, they can fly almost silently, giving them the advantage of surprising their prey. Unlike many bird species, owls are not particularly fearful of humans and often live near villages or cities with minimal disturbance. Nevertheless, their survival is increasingly threatened by deforestation, pollution, and the destruction of natural habitats.
In the first paragraph, what does the author mean by stating that "However, scientists do not always agree on how certain species should be categorized"?
What can we know from the second paragraph?
In the third paragraph, the word “ones” refers to _____.
Why does the author mention the "elf owl" and the "great grey owl" in the third paragraph?
In the fourth paragraph, the word “advantage” is closest in meaning to _____.
Based on the fourth paragraph, what is likely TRUE about owls?
Based on its style and content, this passage would most likely be found in _____.