VII. Read the following text then answer the questions that follow by circling its corresponding letter marked A, B, C, or D

Alfred Bernhard Nobel, a Swedish inventor and philanthropist, bequeathed (di chúc) most of his vast fortune in trust as a fund from which annual prizes could be awarded to individuals and organizations who had achieved the greatest benefit to humanity in a particular year. Originally, there were six classifications for outstanding (nổi bật) contributions designated (ghi rõ) in Nobel’s will, including chemistry, physics, physiology or medicine, literature and international peace. The prizes are administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm. In 1969, a prize for economics endowed by the Central Bank of Sweden was added. Candidates for the prizes must be nominated in writing a qualified authority in the filed of competition. Recipients in physics, chemistry, and economics are selected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences; and physiology or medicine by the Caroline Institute (viện Sac-lơ); in literature by the Swedish Academy; and in peace by the Norwegian Nobel Committee appointed by Norway’s parliament. The prizes are usually in Stockholm on December 10, with the King of Sweden officiating (thực thi), an appropriate tribute Alfred Nobel on the anniversary of his death. Each one includes a gold medal, a diploma, and a cash award of about one million dollars.

Câu 51: What does this passage mainly discuss?

A. The Nobel prizes B. Alfred Bernhard Nobel C. Swedish philanthropy D. Great contributions to mankind

Câu 52: Why were the prizes named for Alfred Bernhard Nobel?

A. He won the first Nobel prize for his work in philanthropy

B. He is now living in Sweden

D. He serves as chairman of the committee to choose the recipients

Câu 53: How often are the Nobel prizes awarded?

A. Five times a year B. Once every two years C. Once a year D. Twice a year

Câu 54: The word “outstanding” in line 3 most closely means _______.

A. recent B. exceptional C. unusual D. established

Câu 55: The word “will” in line 4 could best be replaced by _____.

A. Nobel’s wishes B. a legal document C. a future intention D. a free choice

Câu 56: A Nobel prize would NOT be given to _______.

A. an author who wrote a novel B. a doctor who discovered a vaccine

C. a diplomat who negotiated a peace D. a composer who wrote a symphony

Câu 57: The word “one” in paragraph 2 refers to _____.

1. 
   tribute B. anniversary C. candidate D. prize
   

A. prestigious B. suitable C. customary D. transitory

Câu 59: Which individual or organization serves as administrator for the trust?

A. The King of Sweden B. The Nobel Foundation

C. The Central Bank of Sweden D. Swedish and Norwegian academies and institutes

Câu 60: Why are the awards presented on December 10?

A. It is a tribute to the King of Sweden. B. Alfred Bernhard Nobel died on that day.

C. That date was established in Alfred Nobel’s will. D. The Central Bank of Sweden administers the trust