| ÔN TẬP THI TỐT NGHIỆP THPT MÔN TIẾNG ANH CÙNG OLM.VN VÀ HOC24.VN ĐỀ THI THAM KHẢO KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP THPT – SỐ Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; (Đề có 50 câu) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A surprising B irony C remind D literacy Question 2: A finished B escaped C damaged D promised Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A orbit B forgive C promise D schedule Question 4: A irrigate B library C tremendous D telescope Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: According Bill, there’s something wrong my computer A after - for B on - about C to - with D upon - at Question 6: The letter me of the theft hadn’t been signed A to accuse B accused C accusing D that accuse Question 7: Two thousand miles a long distance A are B make C have D is Question 8: It’s quite a long way, isn’t it? We about five miles by the time we get back A have walked C will have walked B had walked D would have walked Question 9: The line is busy; someone the telephone now A must be using C must use B must have used D must have been using Question 10: At first there was silence Then that I knew A came a voice B a voice came C a voice is coming D a voice comes Question 11: If he had taken my advice, he a rich man by now A will be B would be C were D would have been Question 12: At the hospital I was told that I gave up smoking immediately, my illness would get much worse A except B until C without D unless Question 13: The Games really became a festival that impressed sports A enthusiasts B enthusiasm C enthuse D enthusiastic Question 14: Don’t forget to let me know you’ve arrived safely, ? A haven’t you B you C won’t you D will you Question 15: His efforts to keep the peace were so that he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize A lucrative B mercenary C commendable D heavy Question 16: We to the manager about the assistant’s behaviour A objected B responded C criticised D, complained Question 17: The exercise routine works in with the diet A tandem B hand C league D co-operation Question 18: The opposition will be elected into government at the next election, without a of a doubt A shadow B benefit C shade D hue | Question 19: Someone stopped me on the street and offered to sell me a gold watch for five dollars I could a rat A taste B see C think D smell Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 20: I don’t know who wrote this note because I can’t make out the signature A discover B find C read D learn Question 21: Everything I read about costs has the word skyrocketing in it A flying in space B celestial C writing in the sky D rapidly increasing Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: The main thing that you have to admire him for is that he doesn’t get into trouble and keeps his nose clean A blows his nose a lot B sneezes often C behaves illegally D breathes easily Question 23: Proponents of organic foods frequently proclaim that such products are safer and more nutritious than others A Advocates B Opponents C Supporters D Patrons Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 24: - Andy: “I think it is a good idea to have three or four generations living under one roof.” - Bob: “ Family members can help each other a lot.” A It’s not true B That’s wrong C I couldn’t agree more D I don’t agree Question 25: - Peter: “All right Keep your receipt If something comes up, you can show it to us, and we’ll give you a refund.” - Tom: “ .” A OK I won’t use it B Thanks I’ll put it in a safe place C You’re welcome See you later D Thank you I’ll keep it for you Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30 The history of the teddy bear goes back no further than 1903 In that year, a cartoon appeared in an American newspaper (26) President Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt refusing to shoot a bear cub on a hunting expedition Soon after this, an enterprising toy shop owner in New York made some toy bears and displayed them in his shop window with a sign that said Teddy’s bear These bears proved to be so popular that they soon sold out and it wasn’t long before a factory was established to take advantage of the great demand for these new toys At about the same time, the Steiff toy factory in Germany had introduced a (27) of soft toys, made out of mohair and wood shavings, with movable heads and limbs Given the popularity of teddy bears in the USA, Steiff decided to (28) making these as well and they were modeled on the real bears in Stuttgart zoo It is these early Steiff bears (29) are now most eagerly sought after by collectors These days, teddy bears are a good investment for people who want to sell them years later at a much higher price However, it’s obvious that most teddy bear lovers collect them for (30) rather than profit Question 26: A show B showing C showed D to show Question 27: A grade B chain C kind D range Question 28: A enter B put C set D begin Question 29: A that B when C which D those Question 30: A pleasing B pleasant C pleasure D pleased | 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 questions from 31 to 35 Advertising helps people recognize a particular brand, persuades them to try it, and tries to keep them loyal to it Brand loyalty is perhaps the most important goal of consumer advertising Whether they produce cars, canned foods or cosmetics, manufacturers want their customers to make repeated purchases The quality of the product will encourage this, of course, but so, too, will affect advertising Advertising relies on the techniques of market research to identify potential users of a product Are they homemakers or professional people? Are they young or old? Are they city dwellers or country dwellers? Such questions have a bearing on where and when ads should be placed By studying readership breakdowns for newspapers and magazines as well as television ratings and other statistics, an advertising agency can decide on the best way of reaching potential buyers Detailed research and marketing expertise are essential today when advertising budgets can run into thousands of millions of dollars Advertising is a fast-paced, high-pressure industry There is a constant need for creative ideas that will establish a personality for a product in the public’s mind Current developments in advertising increase the need for talented workers In the past, the majority of advertising was aimed at the traditional white family - breadwinner father, nonworking mother, and two children Research now reveals that only about percent of American households fit this stereotype Instead, society is fragmented into many groups, with working mothers, single people and older people on the rise To be most successful, advertising must identify a particular segment and aim its message toward that group Advertising is also making use of new technologies Computer graphics are used to grab the attention of consumers and to help them see products in a new light The use of computer graphics in a commercial for canned goods, for instance, gave a new image to the tin can Question 31: What does the passage mainly discuss? A How to develop a successful advertising plan B New techniques and technologies of market research C The central role of advertising in selling products D The history of advertising in the United States Question 32: The word “this” in paragraph refers to A the quality of the product B effective advertising C repeatedly buying the same brand D the most important goal Question 33: According to paragraph 2, market research includes A studying television ratings B hiring researchers with backgrounds in many fields C searching for talented workers D determining the price of a product Question 34: According to the passage, most advertising used to be directed at A working mothers with children B two-parent families with children C unmarried people D older adults Question 35: The phrase “in a new light” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A differently B with the use of color enhancement C more distinctly D in a more energy-efficient way 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 questions from 36 to 42 Imagine the busy streets of New York City, an enormous place with millions of people Every day, the streets are congested with people going about their daily lives Now imagine a small robot in the middle of all of those people rolling down a busy sidewalk Most people would not even notice the ten- inch smiling robot, called a Tweenbot, rolling along the street This strange machine may interest some people, while others would ignore it | completely A researcher interested in studying how helpful people really are uses such robots in her experiments that take place on the streets of New York The Tweenbots experiment is the idea and creation of Kacie Kinzer Kinzer’s idea was to make a robot that could navigate the city and reach its destination only if it was aided by pedestrians Tweenbots rely on the kindness of warm-hearted strangers Made simply of cardboard, wheels, and a device to turn the wheels, the Tweenbots face many dangers on the city streets They could be run over by cars or smashed by careless kids Kinzer thought her little robots might even be seen as some kind of terrorist device The only real protection a Tweenbot has is its friendly smile In addition to that, each of Kinzer’s robots is fitted with a flag that displays instructions for the robot’s destination The only way these robots will reach their final point is if someone lends them a hand Tweenbots are essentially a social experiment aimed at providing people a chance to show how caring they are On a daily basis, people in New York City are often in a hurry to get around However, the Tweenbots, through their inability to look after themselves, took people out of their normal routines The people who noticed the helpless little robots were actually interested in helping the Tweenbots find their way home Tweenbots move at a constant speed and can only go in a straight line If one was to get stuck, or was going in the wrong direction, it would be up to strangers to free it or turn it in the right direction Surprisingly, no Tweenbot was lost or damaged, and each one arrived at its target in good condition In fact, most people treated the robot in a gentle manner, and some even treated it as though it were a small living being Even if you were in a rush to go somewhere, would you stop and help a Tweenbot successfully reach its destination? Question 36: What is this reading about? A A place to buy robots B A new kind of toy C An experiment D An interesting idea for the future Question 37: What is a Tweenbot? A A person from New York City B A ten-inch smiling robot C A pedestrian D A terrorist device Question 38: The word “congested” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A flocked B secluded C stuffed D crowded Question 39: How did a Tweenbot get to its final destination? A With the help of other Tweenbots B With the help of kind pedestrians on the street C With the help of Kacie Kinzer D With the help of other robots in New York City Question 40: The word “it” in paragraph refers to A street B car C right direction D a Tweenbot Question 41: Which of the following statements is NOT correct? A Most Tweenbots arrived at their destination are damaged or broken B Most people treated the Tweenbots in a gentle manner C Tweenbots could not navigate in the city on their own D Tweenbots move at a constant speed and can only go in a straight line Question 42: What can be inferred about the Tweenbots? A They were useful for research B They were ignored by most people C They were helpful for pedestrians D They did not work as planned | Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 43: When readers contribute funds to private libraries, these readers are used the library A B C without charge D Question 44: It is the job interview that you should be prepared to mention a salary range A B C D Question 45: They are known that colds can be avoided by eating the right kind of food and taking A B C exercises regularly D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46: The firemen were in time to save the people but not the house A The house was saved but the people were lost in the fire B The people were saved in the fire and so was the house C Both the people and the house were lost in the fire D The people were saved but the house was lost in the fire Question 47: After Louie had written his composition, he handed it to his teacher A Handed the composition to his teacher, Louie wrote it B Having written his composition, Louie handed it to his teacher C Writing the composition, Louie handed it to his teacher D Handing the composition, Louie had written his composition Question 48: Sue signed up for a crash course in German A Sue enrolled in an intensive German language course B Sue had a bad accident in German C Sue booked a trip to German D Sue met a German in her math course Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: Some economists argue that new technology causes unemployment Others feel that it allows more jobs to be created A Some economists argue that new technology causes unemployment, so others feel that it allows more jobs to be created B Arguing that new technology causes unemployment, other economists feel that it allows more jobs to be created C Besides the argument that new technology causes unemployment, some economists feel that it allows more jobs to be created D Some economists argue that new technology causes unemployment whereas others feel that it allows more jobs to be created Question 50: He is anxious about leaving for home soon He has had no news of his family for two weeks A Being anxious about leaving for home soon, he has had no news of his family for two weeks B He is anxious about leaving for home soon because he has had no news of his family for two weeks C He is anxious about leaving for home two weeks earlier so that he has some news of his family D He is anxious about leaving for home soon provided that he has some news of his family -HẾT ... newspaper (26) President Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt refusing to shoot a bear cub on a hunting expedition Soon after this, an enterprising toy shop owner in New York made some toy bears and displayed... 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