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 questionsFor over 300 yean since its appearance in Britain in 1621, newspapers were written and read by only a tiny minority. In 1896, a new newspaper was produced in large numbers and at such low prices that ordinary people could buy it on every street corner, and it was an instant success. The Daily Mail, which is still running today, was the mother of the modern tabloid. and the beginning of a whole new subculture in the British press. Today more than twice as many tabloids are sold than the so-called 'quality press' titles such as The Times orThe Guardian. Originally, the word tabloidreferred to the size and format. But today, for most people, the word tabloidhas nothing to do with shape and size. What makes a tabloid a tabloid is content, and above all, style. Tabloids follow a special formula; they report the news, but only certain kinds. Tabloids dedicate most of their pages to stories about celebrities. This involves photographing them in embarrassing situations, gossiping about their private lives and generally making them look a bit silly. However, the tabloids are not simply an irritation for celebrities; they are also a vehiclefor self-promotion.Though they have millions of devoted readers, tabloids are also widely criticised in Britain. They are accused of being sensationalist, in bad taste, and of having no ethical standards in their reporting and ‘researching’ methods. Theymay tap celebrities’ phones or even break into their houses just to get a story. When criticised, the tabloids state that the public has a right to know about everything, but celebrities have no rights to privacy at all.So why does Britain, which has access to the best press agencies and the highest journalistic standards, consume tabloids like chocolate? Maybe the reason is that we have enough news on the television, the radio and in the quality newspapers. Tabloids are not actually about news at all. Tabloids are just about gossip. And when it comes to gossip, what matters is not what is true or what is kind, but what is entertaining and what is funny. The more in bad taste a story is, the funnier it seems. And bad taste is what the British tabloids have made into an art.(Adapted from Oxford Exam Excellence‛by Dannula Gryca et al.) Question 42: Which best serves as the title for thepassage?A. The Guardian: Feeding Bad Taste for GossipB. Tabloids: Too Kind to Be TrueC. Tabloids versus Broadsheets: An Ongoing WarD. The Art of Bad Taste: The British Tabloid Question 43:The word ‚formula‛in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to:A.sequenceB. readershipC. designD. method Question 44:The phrase ‚a vehicle‛in paragraph 2 mostly means:A. a set of instructions on how to do something B. means of transporting somethingC. a way of achieving somethingD. a method of researching something Question 45: The word "They" in paragraph 3 refers to:A. housesB. readersC. peopleD. tabloids Question 46: Which isNOTmentioned in paragraph 3 as an accusation against tabloids?A. They feature sensational news stories.B. They violate the public's rights to privacy.C. They bug celebrities' phone conversation.D. They gain entry into celebrities' houses illegally. Question 47: According to the passage, tabloids in BritainA. have the same sales figures as chocolateB. are considered as a mixed blessing for celebrities C. vary in shape, size, and formatD. are outsold by such ’quality press’ title as The SaigonTimes 48: Which of the following is LEAST likely to be found in a modem tabloid?A. An Oscar winner accused of tax evasionB. Miss Universe lying about her A level results C. Future changes in European economiesD. A Premier League footballer failing his dope testMark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 49: Kate and Jackie are talking about the journey they are going to take part in.Kate: ‚It would be stupid to attempt the journey in the dark?‛-Jackie: ‚________.‛A. Precisely! B. Never mind. Don’t mention it. C. Good job! D. I wouldn’t say 50: Jenifer and John was talking about their friend’s party next week.Jenifer: ‚Have youprepared a gift for Ellen yet?‛-John: ‚________.‛A. You've got to be kidding. I thought it was still bad.B. Yes, please. Just a little.C. A lightweight blouse is good, isn’t it?D. God bless her! E cần lời đáp án luôn ạ e cảm ơn