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 thequestions from 13 to 20. Baseball evolved from a number of different ball-and stick games (paddle ball, trap ball, one-old-cat, rounders, and town ball) originating in England. As early as the American Revolution, it was noted that troops played “baseball” in their free time. In 1845 Alexander Cartwright formalized the New York Knickerbockers’ version of the...
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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 thequestions from 13 to 20.
Baseball evolved from a number of different ball-and stick games (paddle ball, trap ball, one-old-cat, rounders, and town ball) originating in England. As early as the American Revolution, it was noted that troops played “baseball” in their free time. In 1845 Alexander Cartwright formalized the New York Knickerbockers’ version of the game: a diamond shaped infield, with bases ninety feet apart, three strikers – you’re – out, batter out on a caught ball, three outs per inning , a nine man team. “The New York Game” spread rapidly, replacing earlier localized forms. From its beginnings, baseball was seen as a way of satisfying the recreational needs of an increasingly urban – industrial society. At its inception it was it was played by and for gentlemen. A club might consist of 40 members. The president would appoint two captains who would choose teams from among the members. Games were played on Monday and Thursday afternoons, with the losers often providing a lavish evening’s entertainments for the winners.
During the 1850- 70 period the game was changing, however, with increasing commercialism (charging admission), under – the – table payments to exceptional to players, and gambling on the outcome of games. By 1868 it was said that a club would have their regular professional ten, an amateur first - nine, and their” muffins“ (the gently duffers who once ran the game) . Beginning with the first openly all – salaried team (Cincinnati’s Red Stocking Club) in 1869, the 1870- 1890 period saw the complete professionalization of baseball, including formation of the National Association of Professional baseball players in 1871. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs was formed in 1876, run by business-minded invertors in joint-stock company clubs. The 1880s has been called Major League Baseball’s “Golden Age”. Profits soared, player’s salaries rose somewhat, a season of 84 games became one of 132, a weekly periodical “The sporting News” came into being, wooden stadiums with double-deck stands replaced open fields, and the standard refreshment became hot dogs, soda pop and peanuts. In 1900 the Western League based in the growing cities of the Mid-west proclaimed itself the American League.
Question: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. the “New York “spread rapidly because it was better formalize.
B. hot dogs would not have become as popular as they did, without the professionalism and commercialism that develop in baseball.
C. the wealthy gentlemen who first played baseball, later needed to find another recreational opportunity if they did not want to mix with other or become a “muffin”.
D. business – minded investors were only interested in profits.
Which title best reflects the main idea of the passage?
AVietnam’s Energy Industry Affected By The Coronavirus Pandemic
BThe Demand For Vietnam’s Energy Industry In The Future
CDeveloping Vietnam’s Renewable Energy Industry
DRenewable Energy - A Stagnant Sector In Vietnam
Câu 45.The word "its" in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
Aelectricity
BVietnam
Cenergy industry
Deconomic growth
Câu 46.Vietnam needs to reform the power sector and transition to a renewable energy system in order to _______.
Areconstruct its system to secure the energy industry
Bmeet the requirements of economic and industrial growth
Cignore the negative effects of pollution and climate change
Dpromote the influence of climate change
Câu 47.The word"reduce" in paragraph 2 is closest to ______.
Amix
Bmeet
Cease
Draise
Câu 48.Which of the following isTRUE according to the passage?
AThe Vietnamese government has welcomed foreign investment in the energy sector.
BVietnam has committed to cut down greenhouse emissions by 25 percent by 2030.
CVietnam has tightened its policies regarding the trade of alternative resources.
DJoint ventures or public-private partnerships and BOT aren’t allowed in Vietnam.
Câu 49.The word "incorporate" in paragraph 4 mostly means ______.
Aadopt
Bdivide
Cunify
Dreform
Câu 50.Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
AVietnam is making a big push into the renewable energy sector to meet its demand.
BVietnam's renewable energy has the potential to meet its economic and industrial needs.
CVietnam has emerged as one of Asia’s strongest economic performers in recent years.
DThe Vietnamese government has adopted new rules in favour of foreign investment.