Khóa LUYỆN ĐỀ THPT QUỐC GIA 2016 – GV: VŨ MAI PHƢƠNG Facebook: Vũ Mai Phƣơng THỬ SỨC TRƢỚC KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA 2016 MÔN TIẾNG ANH – ĐỀ SỐ 12 VIDEO LỜI GIẢI CHI TIẾT có website MOON.VN [Truy cập tab: moon.vn – Khoá: Luyện đề THPT Quốc Gia] SECTION A I 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 question The issue of equality for women in British society first attracted national attention in the early 20th century, when the suffragettes won for women the right to vote In the 1960s feminism became the subject of intense debate when the women’s liberation movement encouraged women to reject their traditional supporting role and to demand the equal right with men in areas such as employment and play Since then, the gender gap between the sexes has been reduced The Equal Pay Act of 1970, for instance, made it illegal for woman to be paid less than men for doing the same work, and in 1975 the Sex Discrimination Act aimed to prevent either sex having an unfair advantage when applying for jobs In the same year the Equal Opportunities Commission was set up to help people claim their rights to equal treatment and to publish research and statistics to show where improvements in opportunities for women need to be made Women now have much better employment opportunities, though they still tend to get less well-paid jobs than men, and very few are appointed to top jobs in industry In the US the movement that is often called the “first wave of feminism” began in the 1800s Susan B Anthony worked for the right to vote, Margaret Sanger wanted to provided women with the means of contraception so that they could decide whether or not to have children, and Elizabeth Blackwell, who had to fight for the chance to become a doctor, wanted to have greater opportunities to study Many feminists were interested in other social issues The second wave of feminism began in 1960s Women like Betty Friedan and Gloria Steinem became associated with the fight to get equal rights and opportunities for women under law An important issue was the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which was intended to change the Constitution Although the ERA was not passed, there was progress in other areas It became illegal for employers, schools, clubs, etc…to discriminate against women But women still find it hard to advance beyond a certain point in their career, the so-called glass ceiling that prevents them from having high level jobs Many women also face the problem of the second shift, i.e the household chores In the 1980s, feminism became less popular in the US and there was less interest in solving the remaining problems, such as the fact that most women still earn much less than men Although there is still discrimination, the principle that it should not exist is widely accepted 1: It can be inferred from paragraph that in the 19th century, ……………………… A British women did not have the right to vote in political elections B most women did not wish to have equal status and equal rights C British women did not complete their traditional supporting role D suffragettes fought for the equal employment and equal pay Moon.vn - Học để khẳng định Hotline: 0432 99 98 98 Khóa LUYỆN ĐỀ THPT QUỐC GIA 2016 – GV: VŨ MAI PHƢƠNG Facebook: Vũ Mai Phƣơng 2: The phrase “gender gap” in paragraph refers to …………………………… A the social distance between the two sexes B the difference in status between men and women C the visible space between men and women D the social relationship between the two sexes 3: Susan B Anthony, Margaret Sanger, and Elizabeth Blackwell are mentioned as ………… A American women who had greater opportunities B American women who were more successful than men C pioneers in the fight for American women’s rights D American women with exceptional abilities 4: The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) ……………………………… A supported employers, schools and clubs B was brought into force in the 1960s C was not officially approved D changed the US Constitution 5: In the late 20th century, some information about feminism in Britain was issued by …… A the Equal Pay Act of 1970 B the Sex Discrimination Act C the Equal Opportunities Commission D the Equal Rights Amendment 6: Which of the following is true according to the passage? A The US movement of feminism became the most popular in the late 20th century B The women’s liberation movement in the world first began in Britain C The movement of feminism began in the US earlier than in Britain D The British government passed laws to support women in the early 20th century 7: The phrase “glass ceiling” in paragraph mostly means …………………… A an overlooked problem C a ceiling made of glass B an imaginary barrier D a transparent frame 8: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A Many American women still face the problem of household chores B An American woman once had to fight for the chance to become a doctor C British women now have much better employment opportunities D There is now no sex discrimination in Britain and in the US Moon.vn - Học để khẳng định Hotline: 0432 99 98 98 Khóa LUYỆN ĐỀ THPT QUỐC GIA 2016 – GV: VŨ MAI PHƢƠNG Facebook: Vũ Mai Phƣơng 9: It can be inferred from the passage that …………………… A the belief that sex discrimination should not exist is not popular in the US B women in Britain and the US still fight for their equal status and equal rights C the British government did not approve of the women’s liberation movement D women not have better employment opportunities despite their great efforts 10: Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A Women and the Right to Vote C Opportunities for Women Nowadays B The Suffragettes in British Society D Feminism in Britain and the US II Read the following passage, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks THE NEW WAY TO BURN FAT People who want to lose weight are being (11) _ a startling new way to burn fat Would-be slimmer are flocking to a sap in Hong Kong that (12) _ to reduce their waistlines by smearing them with Chinese herbs, dousing them with alcohol and then (13) _ light to them, all of $68 a session The spa claims that the (14) _ heat of fire penetrates deep tissue, increasing circulation and helping the body to absorb the herbal concoction which works to detoxify the body and (15) _down fat It boasts that the results are (16) _, with customers recording losses of up to 15 centimeters of fat after the first session Karen Chu, owner of The Life of Life Healing Spa in Hong Kong’s busy Causeway bay district, says that about 100 customers have successful undergone the treatment, and there (17) _no casualties “About half of the customers come here for the Aqua-Fire treatment,” she said “It is perfectly safe You are protected from the flame by wet towels We have never had any complaints or problems In Asia, people are more open (18) _ the idea of fire being a healing treatment It is only the Westerners who are afraid of the fire If a customer is really afraid we don’t go (19) _” Ms Chu claims the fire treatment also boosts the immune system, relieves stress, cleans the skin and (20) _ muscular pains and stomach problems 11 A proposed B suggested C offered D.advance 12 A predicts B assures C considers D promises 13 A making B make C setting D set 14 A soaking B bitter C forced D intense 15 A bring B take C break D work 16 A immediate B straight C early D immediately 17 A are B have been C were D has been 18 A to B for C about D with 19 A ahead B through C forward D along 20 A disappears B eases C lightens D recovers Moon.vn - Học để khẳng định Hotline: 0432 99 98 98 Khóa LUYỆN ĐỀ THPT QUỐC GIA 2016 – GV: VŨ MAI PHƢƠNG Facebook: Vũ Mai Phƣơng III Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 21: We waited for a very long time before, _, the animals came out in the open A lastly B to finish C at the end D eventually 22: “Was Tom there when you arrived?” “Yes, but he _ home soon afterwards” A goes B went C had gone 23: It is blowing so hard We _ such a terrible storm D were going A have never known B have never been knowing C never know D had never known 24: I _ my friend to lend me his caravan for my trip to the country A convinced B suggested C persuaded 25: Students sometimes support themselves by _ of the evening jobs D proposed A ways B means C efforts 26:Just before closing, the barman asked the customers to drink _ D methods A down B up C out D on 27: “Hi! I’ve got a new job I’m going to live in London” –“ _? Oh, I lived in London two years ago” A Do you like it B Are you C Aren’t you D Do you 28: Silence _ the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and excitement A dropped out of B fell in with C over 29: There was a big party last night You _hear the music half a mile away D came between A might B could C was able to D B& C are correct 30: Before the children at the day care center can have their snacks, they must _ all the crafts and toys _ in the plastic bins A put/ away B break/off C hand/back 31: I don’t remember _ the front door when I left home this morning D pack/off A to lock B locking C locked 32: It is imperative _ what to when there is a fire D to have locked A we knew B that everybody know C that he knew D he must know about 33: We recommended that John _ to hospital as soon as possible A could go B might go 34: I just took it _ that he’d always be available C must go A for granted B into consideration C easy 35: Look what you’ve done! I wouldn’t like to _ when Mum gets home A be in your shoes C be at a loos for words 36: It suddenly _ on me that he was deceiving me B watch out for Moon.vn - Học để khẳng định D into account B be in good mood D be broke A seemed B struck C dawned 37: When you cross the street, be careful and be on the alert for the bus A look for D go C search for D occurred D watch for Hotline: 0432 99 98 98 Khóa LUYỆN ĐỀ THPT QUỐC GIA 2016 – GV: VŨ MAI PHƢƠNG Facebook: Vũ Mai Phƣơng 38: It sounds like something wrong with the car’s engine _, we’d better take in to the garage immediately A Otherwise B Without it C If not 39: He took the food eagerly, _ he had eaten nothing since dawn D If so A if B in case C but D for IV 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 question Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child’s upbringing can give it the ability to outstandingly well Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be developed The truth lies somewhere between these two extremes It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child’s ability to well However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and opportunities As one psychologist says, “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.” Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were separated shortly after birth and brought up by different parents They found that achievement was based on intelligence, and later influenced by the child’s environment Once case involving very intelligent twins was quoted One of the twins received a normal upbringing, performed well The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every possible opportunity to develop its abilities That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligences as the other, performed even better This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability The more favorable the environment, the more a child’s intelligence and ability are developed However, there is no link between intelligence and the socioeconomic level of a child’s family In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as this does not affect intelligence Gifted people cannot be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them One professor of music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers, often because their parents had recognized their ability These musicians then needed at least ten years’ hard work and training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice: Marry an intelligent person Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents Start a child’s education early but avoid pushing the child too hard Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical, instruments is essential for child who wants to become an outstanding musician 40: The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ………………………… A an expensive education B good musical instruments C parental support and encouragement D wealthy and loving parents 41: The word "Others" used in the first paragraph refers to …………………… A other people B other scientists C other children D other geniuses 42: When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that ………………… A ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement B intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability C ability depends both on intelligence and on environment Moon.vn - Học để khẳng định Hotline: 0432 99 98 98 Khóa LUYỆN ĐỀ THPT QUỐC GIA 2016 – GV: VŨ MAI PHƢƠNG Facebook: Vũ Mai Phƣơng D different twins generally have different levels of ability 43: Scientists chose twins for their study because ……………………… A each twin has the same environment as his/her twin B they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing C they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities D they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence 44: How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development? A Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured B They practice playing their instruments for many years C They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas D They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic 45: The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow……………………… A only their interests in musical instruments B their parents' interests C their own interests D only their interests in computer games 46: When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid ……………… A pushing their children too hard B letting them play their own way C permitting them to follow their own interests D starting their education at an early age 47: The remark: "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel." in the passage means that in order to become a genius ……………………… A you need to have good health and good nourishment B you need intelligence and you need to develop it C you should try to move quickly and efficiently D you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard 48: The word "favorable" in the passage mostly means …………………… A "good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful" B "helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people" C "of high quality or an acceptable standard" D "under the control or in the power of somebody else" 49: : All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ………………………… Moon.vn - Học để khẳng định Hotline: 0432 99 98 98 Facebook: Vũ Mai Phƣơng Khóa LUYỆN ĐỀ THPT QUỐC GIA 2016 – GV: VŨ MAI PHƢƠNG A a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents B to become successful, a child needs both native intelligence and development C studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure D educational development depends completely on economic well-being V Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions 50 A educational B administrative C preferentially D abnormality 51 A mysterious B historical C particular D heritage 52 A scenery B festival C atmosphere D location 53 A organism B engagement C attraction D prevention 54 A surname B different C politics D examinee VI Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underline part that needs correction in each of the following questions 55: Public health experts say that the money one spends avoiding illness is less than the cost A B C to be sick D 56: Salmon lay their eggs and die in fresh water, although they live in salt water when most of A B C their adult lives D 57: The skin receives nearly the third of the blood pumped out by the heart A B C D 58: Salt was once too scarce and precious that is was used as money A B C D 59: There being no evidence against himself, Slade was released A B C D VII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSET in meaning to the bold and italicized part in each of the following questions 60: Aside from its reproduction on the one-dollar bill, the reverse of the Great Seal of the United States had hardly been used A Except for B Since Moon.vn - Học để khẳng định C As a result of D In addition to Hotline: 0432 99 98 98 Khóa LUYỆN ĐỀ THPT QUỐC GIA 2016 – GV: VŨ MAI PHƢƠNG Facebook: Vũ Mai Phƣơng 61: The opposition party dismissed the government’s proposal out of hand A Without thinking C Without further consideration 62: Do your parents hold with your smoking? 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