Over the last century, there have been many significant changes in the way we live. Obviously, it is difficult to compare the life of ancient people and the life of the people living in the twenty-first century because so many changes have occurred. Even the changes that have occurred over the last ten years are amazing. To start with, in the past people had to work harder as they did not have tools and machines to make their work easier. Today, most of the difficult and dangerous work is done by computers and other powerful machines. In the past living conditions were not as comfortable as they are now. Besides, many people could not afford household appliances like a fridge or a vacuum cleaner because those used to be luxurious goods. Another difference between living now and in the past is the fact that nowadays education is accessible to everyone. In the past men were mainly the only ones educated and women were not allowed into public or private schools. Besides, nowadays it is much easier to find the educational materials and the information you need – thanks to the Internet. We are able to speak to a friend who is on the other corner of the world because we are connected 24/7. Nevertheless, people had better relationships with the neighbors in years gone by. All things considered, it is an obvious conclusion that life has changed significantly during the course of history. In some ways, it is definitely easier to live in the present. On the other hand, however, life now is much faster and stressful than it used to be in the past. The standard of living has definitely improved but it can be discussed whether the quality of our lives is also better. 32.1. Life nowadays is the same as life of our ancestors. (1 Điểm) True False 33.2. Technology has made our lives easier. (1 Điểm) True False 34.3. In the past, household appliances were very expensive. (1 Điểm) True False 35.4. Public schools allowed females and males to be educated in the same schools. Trình đọc Chân thực (1 Điểm) True False 36.5. We can use the internet to communicate with people around the world. (1 Điểm) True False

32.1. Life nowadays is the same as life of our ancestors. => False

Thông tin:  Over the last century, there have been many significant changes in the way we live.  Obviously, it is difficult to compare the life of ancient people and the life of the people living in the twenty-first century because so many changes have occurred.

Trong thế kỷ qua, đã có nhiều thay đổi đáng kể trong cách chúng ta sống. Rõ ràng, khó có thể so sánh cuộc sống của người cổ đại và cuộc sống của người dân sống ở thế kỷ XXI bởi quá nhiều thay đổi đã xảy ra.

33.2. Technology has made our lives easier. =>True 

Thông tin:  To start with, in the past people had to work harder as they did not have tools and machines to make their work easier.

Để bắt đầu, trước đây mọi người phải làm việc chăm chỉ hơn vì họ không có công cụ và máy móc để giúp công việc của họ dễ dàng hơn.

34.3. In the past, household appliances were very expensive. =>True 

Thông tin: Besides, many people could not afford household appliances like a fridge or a vacuum cleaner because those used to be luxurious goods.

Bên cạnh đó, nhiều người không đủ tiền mua các thiết bị gia dụng như tủ lạnh hay máy hút bụi vì những thứ đó từng là hàng xa xỉ.

35.4. Public schools allowed females and males to be educated in the same schools. => True

Thông tin: In the past men were mainly the only ones educated and women were not allowed into public or private schools. Besides, nowadays it is much easier to find the educational materials and the information you need – thanks to the Internet.

trong quá khứ, nam giới chủ yếu là những người duy nhất được giáo dục và phụ nữ không được phép vào các trường công lập hoặc tư thục. Bên cạnh đó, ngày nay việc tìm tài liệu giáo dục và thông tin bạn cần dễ dàng hơn nhiều – nhờ có Internet.

36.5. We can use the internet to communicate with people around the world. => True 

Thông tin:  On the other hand, however, life now is much faster and stressful than it used to be in the past. The standard of living has definitely improved but it can be discussed whether the quality of our lives is also better.

Tuy nhiên, mặt khác, cuộc sống bây giờ nhanh hơn và căng thẳng hơn nhiều so với trước đây. Mức sống chắc chắn đã được cải thiện nhưng có thể thảo luận liệu chất lượng cuộc sống của chúng ta có tốt hơn hay không.