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PRACTICE TEST SECTION A (8 points) 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 weekends B things Question 2: A family C sometimes B parents D stops C frankly D sacrifice Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following question Question 3: A hospital B mischievous C supportive D special Question 4: A confident B important C together D exciting Question 5: A biologist B generally C responsible D security Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 6: The car stopped for the children who _to cross the road A waiting B were waiting C has waiting D are waiting Question 7: By the end of this year, Tony English for three years A will be studying B had studied C will have studied D has studied Question 8: The phone constantly since Jack won the first prize this morning A rang B had rung C had been ringing D has been ringing Question 9: _ a doctor, you have to meet some certain requirements of the medical college A To become B Become C Becoming D Became Question 10: It was not until late 1960s _on the moon A that Americans walked B did Americans walk C when Americans walked D when did Americans walk Question 11: It is vital that everyone _aware of the protection of the environment A is B be C are D to be Question 12: Scandinavia consists of four countries One is Denmark, are Finland, Norway and Sweden A others B the other C the others D other Question 13: I’m terrified breaking down on a motorway at night A from B with C for D of Question 14: My Dad is always willing with cleaning the house A to give a hand B give part of his body C use his hand D help Question 15: You are old enough to take _ for what you have done A responsible B responsibility C responsibly D irresponsible Question 16: He was looking at his parents _, waiting for recommendations A obey B obedience C obedient D obediently Question 17: One of Vietnamese traditions is a belief in _ families and in preserving their cultures A wealthy B secure C safe D close-knit Question 18: to the national park before, Sue was amazed to see the geyser A Being not B Not having been C Have not been D Having not been Question 19: the storm, the ship couldn't reach its destination on time A Because of B Because C In spite of D But for Question 20: We enjoy _ time together in the evening when the family members gather in the living room after a day of working hard A spending B caring C taking D doing Question 21: It _ it is parents' responsibility to take good care of their children A commonly says that B commonly to be said that C is commonly said that D is commonly saying Question 22: Peter was _ a hurry to go so he did not stop to greet me A in B on C with D over Question 23: John : “ Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?” Laura : “ ……………” A Of course not , you bet! B Well, that’s very surprising C There is no doubt about it D Yes, it’s an abserb idea Question 24 “Thank you for your lovely dinner You are an excellent cook.” “ ” A: I’m glad you like it You must come again B: No, thanks I’ll have to try more C: No I’m not My sister cooks better than me D: Yes, right I often cook in my family 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 25: Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly A happen B encounter C arrive D clean Question 26: In the early days of baseball, the game was played by young men of means and social position A with ambition B with money C with skill D with equipment Question 27: The province of British Columbia offers visitors breathtaking views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains A: stunning B: intimate C: distant D high altitude 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 28: We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being A revealed B frequented C accessible D lively Question 29: They protested about the inhumane treatment of the prisoners A vicious B warmhearted C callous D coldblooded 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 30: When Mr Conway was promoted to vice president, he was trying to avoid being transferring to another district A B C D Question 31: The doctor advised him to stop to smoke and to take up some sport A B C D Question 32: The tourists were sunbathing on the beach after a big wave swept ashore carrying everything to the sea A B C D Question 33: He learnt to play the guitar since he was a small boy A B C D Question 34: The meeting was so length that many people had to leave before it ended A B C D 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 35 to 44 There are many reasons (35) _ taking regular time with our family is important: It (36) _ a place to listen, teach, learn, and (37) _ ourselves freely and safely It provides (38) _ to discuss family joys, issues, and problems Family members can practice skills in a non-threatening (39) _ Families are a (40) _ part of our society and the fabric of our communities - we spend (41) _ time together to get our feelings (42) _ belonging, our values, support and understanding It helps (43) _ family members together and feel safe in today's world where (44) _ can lead to family disintegration Question 35: A that B why C when D which Question 36: A creates B invents C develops D makes Question 37: A think B show C express D say Question 38: A opportunities B conditions C situations D circumstances Question 39: A air B nature C space D atmosphere Question 40: A attractive B real C deep D basic Question 41: A a B an C the D no article Question 42: A in B of C on D for Question 43: A keep B keeping C kept D with keeping Question 44: A push B press C pressure D pull 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 45 to 54 If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius (thiên tài), they will cause a disaster According to several leading educational psychologists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which ambitious parents make Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his parents expect, and will fail Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great damage to children However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are ambitious in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well – especially if the parents are very supportive of their child Michael Collins is very lucky He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him to concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons for him They even drive him 50 kilometers twice a week for violin lessons Michael’s mother knows very little about music, but his father plays the trumpet in a large orchestra However, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling Winston Smith, Michael’s friend, however, is not so lucky Both his parents are successful musicians, and they set too high a standard for Winston They want their son to be as successful as they are and so they enter him for every piano competition held They are very unhappy when he does not win Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy Question 45: One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to A push their child into trying too much B help their child to become a genius C make their child become a musician D neglect their child’s education Question 46: Parents’ ambition for their children is not wrong if they A force their children into achieving success B themselves have been very successful C understand and help their children sensibly D arrange private lessons for their children Question 47: Who have criticized the methods of some ambitious parents? A Successful musicians B Unrealistic parents C Their children D Educational psychologists Question 48: Michael Collins is fortunate in that A his father is a musician B his parents are quite rich C his mother knows little about music D his parents help him in a sensible way Question 49: The phrase "crazy about" in the passage mostly means A "surprised at" B "extremely interested in" C "completely unaware of" D "confused about" Question 50: Winston’s parents push their son so much and he A has won a lot of piano competitions B cannot learn much music from them C has become a good musician D is afraid to disappoint them Question 51: The word "They" in the passage refers to A concerts B violin lessons C parents in general D Michael’s parents Question 52: All of the following people are musical EXCEPT _ A Winston’s father B Winston’s mother C Michael’s father D Michael’s mother Question 53: The word "unwilling" in the passage mostly means A "getting ready to something" B "eager to something" C "not objecting to doing anything" D "not wanting to something" Question 54: The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that A successful parents always have intelligent children B successful parents often have unsuccessful children C parents should let the child develop in the way he wants D parents should spend more money on the child’s education 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 55 to 64 Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child’s upbringing can give it the ability to outstandingly well Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something a person is born with Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be develop 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 birth and brought up by different parents They found that achievement was based on intelligence, and later influenced by the child’s environment One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and 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 intelligence 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 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 the intelligence Gifted people can not 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 instrument is essential for a child who wants to become an outstanding musician Question 55: When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that A different twins generally have different levels of ability B ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement C intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability D ability depends both on intelligence and environment Question 56: Scientists chose twins for their study because A they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing B they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence C they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities D each twin has the same environment as his/ her twin Question 57: 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 were exceptionally intelligent and artistic D They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas Question 58: The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow A only their interests in computer games B only their interests in musical instruments C their own interests D their parents’ interests Question 59: When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid A pushing their children too hard B starting their education at an early age C letting them play their own way D permitting them to follow their own interests Question 60: 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 should try to move quickly and efficiently C you need intelligence and you need to develop it D you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard Question 61: The word “favorable” in the passage mostly mean A “of high quality or an acceptable standard” B “under the control or in the power of somebody else” C “helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to the other people” D “good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful” Question 62: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT A a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents B educational development depends completely on economic well-being C studying different twins is useful scientific procedure D to become successful, a child need both native intelligence and development Question 63: The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires A an expensive education B wealthy and loving parents C good musical instruments D parental support and encouragement Question 64: The word “others” used in the first paragraph refers to A other scientists B other people C other geniuses D other children SECTION B (2 points) I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Write your answers on your answer sheet Question 65: The last time I came here was 10 years ago I haven’t Question 66: It’s no use asking him for advice There is no point Question 67: No sooner had we finished the test than the bell rang Hardly Question 68: Mary bought this skirt last week, and has been wearing it ever since Mary _ Question 69: This food is so good that I’m going to have some more This is _ II Is your family important to you? Give reasons In about 140 words, write a paragraph about this Topic sentence: My family is so important to me because it gives me love, support and education Supporting ideas: Love: love me and care for me Support: share our joys and sorrows, helps me to cope with challenges, Education: teach me the first steps, the first speech, good behavior, social skills, Conclusion: My family is the only place where my life begins and love never ends KEYS A SECTION A 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 D B Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following question C the second syllable stress A the first syllable stress B the first syllable stress Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions B S + was/were + Ving -> happening in the past C By the time of this year, S + will have + V3/ed D S + have/has + V3/ed ( have/has been + Ving) since S + V2/ed A To Vo, S + V -> express a purpose 10 A It was not until .that S + V2/ed 11 B Cấu trúc giả định It is vital/ essential/ important/ recommended that S + Vo It is a good/bad idea that S + Vo 12 C The others: lại ( xác định) 13 D be terrified of: sợ 14 A be willing to/ give a hand = help 15 B take responsibility for 16 D S + V + O + Adv(ly) 17 D Close-knit family: gia đình yêu thương 18 B Rút gọn mệnh đề chủ từ - Chủ động: ( Not) V-ing / (Not) Having V3/ed ( nhấn mạnh hành động xảy trước), S + V - Bị động: V3/ed/ Having been V3/ed, S + V 19 A Because of = Due to + N/ Ving 20 A Spend time/ money 21 C It is (adv) + V3/ed that S + V 22 A be in a hurry: vội 23 C There is no doubt about it : Hòan tòan đồng ý 24 A I’m glad you like it: Tôi vui bạn thích -> Đáp lại lời khen 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 25 A come up = happen : xảy 26 B means = money 27 A breathtaking = stunning: ngọan mục 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 28 A secret > < revealed 29 B inhumane > < warm-hearted 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 30 C -> transferred avoid + Ving : active / avoid + being V3/ed: passive 31 C -> smoking Stop + Ving: bỏ 32 B -> when S + was/were + Ving when S + V2/ed -> hđ xảy khứ 33 A -> has learnt S + have/has + V3/ed since S + V2/ed 34 A -> long S + be + so +adj + that + S + V 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 * Keys 35 B Reasons why 36 A Tạo 37 C Thể hiện, tỏ 38 A Cơ hội 39 D Không khí an tòan 40 D Phần 41 D spend time 42 B cảm giác 43 A Help + Vo 44 C Áp lực 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 45 A paragraph line 1,2 46 C paragraph line 1,2 47 D paragraph line 48 D paragraph line 3,4 49 B paragraph line 50 D paragraph the last line 51 D paragraph line 3,4 52 D paragraph line 53 D paragraph line 54 C the whole passage 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 55 to 64 55 D paragraph line 2,3 56 B paragraph 57 A paragraph line 1,2,3 58 C the last paragraph 59 A the last paragraph 60 C paragraph 61 D paragraph 62 B paragraph line 3,4,5 63 D paragraph 64 A paragraph SECTION B I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Write your answers on your answer sheet 65 I haven’t come here for 10 years Question 36: A shaking B hugging C bowing D looking Question 37: A pay B show C point D draw Question 38: A Agree B Avoid C Recommend D Allow Question 39: A politely B impoliteness C impolitely D impolite Question 40: A or B but C either D nor Question 41: A because B even if C unless D though Question 42: A location B stand C status D place Question 43: A path B route C form D style Question 44: A that B when C which D Where 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 45 to 54 Everywhere we go we can find a TV screen From public places to the back of car seats, from railway stations to restaurants and bars, TV is all around us More than ever before, children are living in a world filled with media, and television in particular A third of children under the age of four have a TV in their bedroom, as more than half of under -16-year- olds A study has warned that children are becoming addicted to television Researchers said that young people in the UK watch around hours of television a day- in the rest of Europe they watch just hours On average, two-thirds of children watch TV for hours a day and teenagers and young adults spend nearly hours a day in front of a TV and additional hours on the computer playing video games For at least the past two decades, researchers have studied the affect of television on children- and it hasn’t been good news The first two years of life are extremely important for the development of the brain Children need these two years to explore and play with their parents and other children This helps learning and healthy physical and social development As children grow up, too much TV interferes with activities such as being physically active, reading, doing homework, playing with friends, and spending time with family A part from the general harmful impacts on development, research shows that there are specific effects too Children spending over hours each day in front of the TV are more likely to be overweight Violence on TV affects children very badly – the average American child sees 200, 000 violent acts on television before they are 18.Children who see violent acts are more likely to show aggressive behavior but they also think that the world is a frightening place and that something bad will happen Besides, although cigar or alcohol adverts are banned in many countries, children can still see plenty of people smoking or drinking on TV This kind of “product placement” makes risky behavior like smoking and drinking seem acceptable However, in fact, researchers also claim that there is nothing wrong with TV- only in the way we use it In the UK, the government wants school children to have a greater understanding of TV and film by teaching them media studies from the age of 5.But perhaps the answer lies at home Parents can keep TVs out of children’s bedrooms and limit the amount of TV they watch They can take an interest in what their children watch and comment on what they don’t agree with Today Media Studies isn’t only a university subject- it’s a way of life (Adapted from Louis Harrison & Caroline Cushen, 2013 ) Question 45: Children in the UK watch _ A.more TV than children in Europe B two hours per day C six hours per day including video games D four hours per day Question 46: Too much TV is bad for A the parents of the children B the development of the brain C.physical and social development D the growing up Question 47: Children who see too much violence on TV are _ A.likely to smoke and drink B frightened by the world C.overweight D the most violent Question 48:The UK government wants to teach their children A to understand what they watch B.a way of life C.that there is nothing wrong with TV D not to tell lie Question 49: Which word in paragraph shares the similar meaning with “ doing something as a habit “? A filled B warned C addicted D additional Question 50: The word aggressive in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A bad B damaging C.frightening D angry Question 51: What is the most suitable heading for paragraph ? A Harmful effects on children under B Impacts on children of all ages C TV and physical activities D A research over two decades Question 52: The word banned in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A limited B shown C stopped D loved Question 53: What is the most suitable heading for paragraph 4? A.Government and TV B Watching TV with children C Ways to make use of TV D Media studies in university Question 54: What is the most suitable title for the whole passage? A Media studies for children B Parents and TV C Product placement D The danger of too much TV 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 55 to 64 MOBILE PHONES: Are they about to transform our lives? We love them so much that some of us sleep with them under the pillow, yet we are increasingly concerned that we cannot escape their electronic reach We use them to convey our most intimate secrets, yet we worry that they are a threat to our privacy We rely on them more than the Internet to cope with modern life, yet many of us don’t believe advertisements saying we need more advanced services Sweeping aside the doubts that many people feel about the benefits of new third generations phones and fears over the health effects of phone masts, a recent report claims that the long-term effects of new mobile technologies will be entirely positive so long as the public can be convinced to make use of them Research about users of mobile phones reveals that the mobile has already moved beyond being a mere practical communications tool to become the backbone of modern social life, from love affairs to friendship to work The close relationship between user and phone is most pronounced among teenagers, the report says, who regard their mobiles as an expression of their identity This is partly because mobiles are seen as being beyond the control of parents But the researchers suggest that another reason may be that mobiles, especially text messaging was seen as a way of overcoming shyness The impact of phones, however, has been local rather than global, supporting existing friendship and networks, rather than opening users to a new broader community Even the language of texting in one area can be incomprehensible to anybody from another area Among the most important benefits of using mobiles phones, the report claims, will be a vastly improved mobile infrastructure, providing gains throughout the economy, and the provision of a more sophisticated locationbased services for users The report calls on government to put more effort into the delivery of services by mobile phone, with suggestion including public transport and traffic information and doctors’ text messages to remind patients of appointments There are many possibilities At a recent trade fair in Sweden, a mobile navigation product was launched When the user enters a destination, a route is automatically downloaded to their mobile and presented by voiced, pictures and maps as they drive In future, these devices will also be able to plan around congestion and road works in real time Third generation phones will also allow for remote monitoring of patients by doctors In Britain scientists are developing an asthma management solution using mobiles to detect early signs of an attack Mobile phones can be used in education A group of teachers in Britain use third generation phones to provide fast internet service to children who live beyond the reach of terrestrial broadband services and can have no access to online information ‘As the new generation of mobile technologies takes off, the social potential of the vastly increase,’ the report argues Question 55: What does the writer suggest in the first paragraph about our attitudes to mobile phones? A We can’t live without them B We are worried about using them so much C We have contradictory feelings about them D We need them more than anything else to deal with modern life Question 56: What does “them” in paragraph refer to? A long-term effects B new mobile technologies C doubts D benefits Question 57: What is the connection between social life and mobile phones? A Modern social life relies significantly on the use of mobile phones B Mobile phones makes romantic communication easier C Mobile phones encourage people to make friends D Mobile phones enable people to communicate while moving around Question 58: Why teenagers have such a close relationship with their mobile phones? A They use text messages more than any other group C They feel independent when they use them B They are more inclined to be late than older people D They tend to feel uncomfortable in many situations Question 59: Which of the following is NOT true? A Mobile phone is considered as a means for the youth to show their characters B Mobile phones are playing a wide range of roles in people’s life C People can overcome shyness by using texting to communicating things that make them uncomfortable D There is no need to suspect the harmfulness of mobile phones Question 60: In what sense has the impact of phones been “local” in paragraph 3? A People tend to communicate with people they already know B Users generally phone people who live in the same neighborhood C It depends on local dialects D The phone networks use different systems Question 61: How might mobile phones be used in the future? A To give the address of the nearest doctor’s surgery C To arrange deliveries B To cure diseases D To show bus and train timetables Question 62: The navigation product launched in Sweden is helpful for drivers because A it can suggest the best way to get to a place C it tells them which roads are congested B it provides directions orally D it shows them how to avoid road works Question 63: What is the general attitude of the report described here? A Manufacturers need to produce better equipment B The government should take over the mobile phone networks C There are problems with mobile phones that cannot be overcome D Mobile phones can have a variety of very useful applications Question 64: The word “pronounced” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A obvious B serious C voiced D overwhelmed WRITING Part I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Question 65 Somebody repaired her car yesterday She has her car repaired Question 66 Living in Sydney is strange to her She’s not used to living in Sidney Question 67: The doctor spent 10 minutes examining the patient It took the doctor 10 minutes to examine the patient Question 68: It was so late that nothing could be done It was too late to anything Question 69: John Speke failed to find the source of the River Nile, John Speke didn’t succeed in finding the source of the River Nile Part II: In about 140 words:Why you think people attend colleges or universities? Use your specific reasons and examples to support your answer - Topic sentence: Reasons for attending colleges or universities: to be honored and to be prepared for a future career - Supporting ideas: Being honored: - Everybody in their schools and in their neighborhood will appreciate their efforts and achievements - They and their families will be admired and respected by other people Being prepared for a future job: - Students have to be qualified enough to be recruited by companies or enterprises - At colleges or universities, students are believed to be well-equipped with various skills and knowledge necessary for their professions - Students try to get higher education in order to meet the requirements of companies and enterprises - Concluding sentence: honor and preparation for a future job are reasons for pursuing higher education Sample writing: People attend colleges or universities for many different reasons In my opinion, the two most common reasons are to be honored and to be prepared for a future career First of all, many young people think that being admitted to colleges or universities means being honored If they pass the entrance exam and become university students, everybody in their schools and in their neighborhood will appreciate their efforts and achievements As a result, they and their families will be admired and respected by other people In addition, for most students, being able to attend colleges or universities is being well-prepared for a future career Because of the competitiveness of the job market today, students have to be qualified enough to be recruited by companies or enterprises At colleges or universities, students are believed to be well- equipped with various skills and knowledge necessary for their professions Consequently, students try to get higher education in order to meet the requirements of companies and enterprises In short, honor and preparation for a future job are two of many reasons for which students wish to pursue higher education The end Hoang Thai Hieu High School ĐỀ THAM KHẢO - KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016 PRACTICE TEST Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A safe B staff C base D basic Question 2: A discussion B revision C attention D admission Question 3: A killed B enjoyed C described D digested Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the others in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 4: A maintain B attitude C determinate D develop Question 5: A obedient B confidence C mischievous D reference Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 6: After three days lost in the mountains, all the climbers arrived home A safe and good B clear and sound C safe and sound D safe and well Question 7: Television can make things memorable for the reason that it presents information an effective way A with B in C on D over Question 8: In my company, the director deputy usually the responsibility for organizing meetings and conferences A makes B gets C takes D becomes Question 9: It is interesting to take a new hobby such as collecting stamps or going fishing A on B in C up D over Question 10: Secondary education in Hong Kong is largely based on the British education _ A level B work C base D system Question 11: You should look up the meaning of new words in the dictionary misuse them A so that not to B so as not to C so that not D so not to Question 12: ……………… get tired of answering the same questions every day? A Have you ever B Had you ever C Do you ever D Are you ever Question 13: The restaurants on the island are expensive, so it’s worth a packed lunch A take B to take C taken D taking Question 14: Due to ever more spreading poaching, there a dramatic decline in the number of elephants over the last decade A.has been B is C was D had been Question 15: People don’t like the way he shows off, ? A.don’t they B they C does he D doesn’t he Question 16: that Columbus discovered America A In 1492 B There was in 1492 C That was in 1492 D It was in 1492 Question 17: The Americans are much more concerned than the Indians and the Chinese with physical _ A attraction B attractive C attractively D attractiveness Question 18: He is a very intelligent boy; _, he sometimes gets bad marks A.so B thus C otherwise D however Question 19: She passed the National High School Graduation Exam with colours A.bright B flying C red D true Question 20: Ann: “Do you need any help?” Kate: “ _.” A.That’s fine by me B No, thanks I can manage C I haven’t got a clue D That’s all for now Question 21: – How well you are playing! A Say it again I like to hear your words B Thank you too much C Many thanks That is a nice compliment D I think so I am proud of myself Question 22: The more expensive a car is, it is A the comfortabler B the most comfortable C the more comfortable D the more and more comfortable Question 23: , he would have been able to pass the exam A If he studied more B If he were studying more C Studying more D Had he studied more Question 24: The Titanic, , was supposed to be unsinkable A that sinking in 1922 B which sank in 1922 C sink in 1922 D that sank in 1922 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 25: What makes computer a miraculous device? A strange B powerful C magical D excellent Question 26: It took women a long time to struggle for the right to vote A beat B fight C defeat D conquer Question 27: Help and supports are rapidly sent to wherever there are victims of catastrophe A disorder B destruction C dismay D disaster Question 28: Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your curriculum vitae A a letter of recommendation B a school report C a photocopy of academic certificate D a short written record of someone’s education and previous jobs Question 29: Hopefully more diseases will be eradicated in the near future A wiped out B cleared up C reduced D extinguished Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 30: I shouldn’t have tell her my big secret Everybody knows about it now A B C D Question 31: The more we have babies listen to classical music, the intelligent they are A B C D Question 32: Helen likes to listen to music, to go to the cinema, to chat on the phone and going shopping A B C D Question 33: The man whom sons are in our class is leading a very hard life after his wife left him A B C D Question 34: Hardly he had got downstairs when the phone stopped ringing A B C D 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 Environmental Concerns Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human life (35) _ human activities are making the planet less fit to live on As the western world (36) _ on consuming two-thirds of the world's resources while half of the world's population so just to stay alive we are rapidly destroying the (37) _ resource we have by which all people can survive and prosper Everywhere fertile soil is (38) _ built on or washed into the sea Renewable resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to recover (39) _ We discharge pollutants into the atmosphere without any thought of the consequences As a (40) _ the planet's ability to support people is being reduced at the very time when rising human numbers and consumption are (41) _ increasingly heavy demands on it The Earth's (42) _ resources are there for us to use We need food, water, air, energy, medicines, warmth, shelter and minerals to (43) _ us fed, comfortable, healthy and active If we are sensible in how we use the resources, they will (44) _ indefinitely But if we use them wastefully and excessively, they will soon run out and everyone will suffer Question 35: A Although B Yet C Still D Despite Question 36: A continues B repeats C follows D carries Question 37: A individual B alone C very D solitary Question 38: A neither B sooner C rather D either Question 39: A utterly B completely C quite D greatly Question 40: A result B reaction C development D product Question 41: A making B doing C having D taking Question 42: A living B real C natural D genuine Question 43: A maintain B stay C hold D keep Question 44: A remain B go C last D stand Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the answer to each of the questions from 45 to 54 During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, almost nothing was written about the contributions of women during the colonial period and the early history of the newly formed United States Lacking the right to vote and absent from the seats of power, women were not considered an important force in history Anne Bradstreet wrote some significant poetry in the seventeenth century, Mercy Otis Warren produced the best contemporary history of the American Revolution, and Abigail Adams penned important letters showing she exercised great political influence over her husband, John, the second President of the United States But little or no notice was taken of these contributions During these centuries, women remained invisible in history books Throughout the nineteenth century, this lack of visibility continued, despite the efforts of female authors writing about women These writers, like most of their male counterparts, were amateur historians Their writings were celebratory in nature, and they were uncritical in their selection and use of sources During the nineteenth century, however, certain feminists showed a keen sense of history by keeping records of activities in which women were engaged National, regional, and local women’s organizations compiled accounts of their doings Personal correspondence, newspaper clippings, and souvenirs were saved and stored These sources from the core of the two greatest collections of women’s history in the United States one at the Elizabeth and Arthur Schlesinger Library at Radcliffe College, and the other the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College Such sources have provided valuable materials for later Generations of historians Despite the gathering of more information about ordinary women during the nineteenth Century, most of the writing about women conformed to the “great women” theory of History, just as much of mainstream American history concentrated on “great men.” To demonstrate that women were making significant contributions to American life, female authors singled out women leaders and wrote biographies, or else important women produced their autobiographies Most of these leaders were involved in public life as reformers, activists working for women’s right to vote, or authors, and were not representative at all of the great of ordinary woman The lives of ordinary people continued, generally, to be untold in the American histories being published Question 45: What does the passage mainly discuss? A The role of literature in early American histories B The place of American women in written histories C The keen sense of history shown by American women D.The “great women” approach to history used by American historians Question 46: The word “contemporary” in the 1st paragraph means that the history was A informative B thoughtful C written at that time D faultfinding Question 47: In the first paragraph, Bradstreet, Warren, and Adams are mentioned to show that _ A a woman’s status was changed by marriage B even the contributions of outstanding women were ignored C only three women were able to get their writing published D poetry produced by women was more readily accepted than other writing by women Question 48: The word “celebratory” in the 2nd paragraph means that the writings referred to A related to parties B religious C serious D full of praise Question 49: The word “they” in the 2nd paragraph refers to A efforts B authors C counterparts D sources Question 50: In the 2nd paragraph, what weakness in nineteenth-century histories does the author point out? A They put too much emphasis on daily activities B They left out discussion of the influence of money on politics C The sources of the information they were based on were not necessarily accurate D They were printed on poor-quality paper Question 51: On the basis of information in the third paragraph, which of the following would most likely have been collected by nineteenth-century feminist organizations? A Newspaper accounts of presidential election results B Biographies of John Adams C Letters from a mother to a daughter advising her how to handle a family problem D Books about famous graduates of the country’s first college Question 52: What use was made of the nineteenth-century women’s history materials in the Schlesinger Library and the Sophia Smith Collection? A They were combined and published in a multivolume encyclopedia B They formed the basis of college courses in the nineteenth century C They provided valuable information for twentieth- century historical researchers D They were shared among women’s colleges throughout the United States Question 53: In the last paragraph, the author mentions all of the following as possible roles of nineteenthcentury “great women” EXCEPT A authors B reformers C activists for women’s rights D politicians Question 54: The word “representative” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A typical B satisfied C supportive D distinctive Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the answer to each of the questions from 55 to 64 Millions of people are using cell phones today In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people They find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss He couldn't remember even simple tasks He would often forget the name of his own son This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time Use your mobile phone only when you really need it Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often Question 55: According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because A they make them look more stylish B they keep the users alert all the time C they cannot be replaced by regular phones D they are indispensable in everyday communications Question 56: The word "means" in the passage most closely means A meanings B expression C transmission D method Question 57: Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may _ A cause some mental malfunction B change their users’ temperament C change their users’ social behaviors D damage their users’ emotions Question 58: "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means _ A widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones B information on the lethal effects of cell phones C the negative public use of cell phones D poor ideas about the effects of cell phones Question 59: The changes possibly caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with A the smallest units of the brain B the mobility of the mind and the body C the resident memory D the arteries of the brain Question 60: The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often, A had a problem with memory B abandoned his family C suffered serious loss of mental ability D could no longer think lucidly Question 61: The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means _ A certainly B obviously C privately D possibly Question 62: According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is A their radiant light B their raiding power C their power of attraction D their invisible rays Question 63: According to the writer, people should A keep off mobile phones regularly B never use mobile phones in all cases C only use mobile phones in medical emergencies D only use mobile phones in urgent cases Question 64: The most suitable title for the passage could be A Technological Innovations and Their Price B The Way Mobile Phones Work C The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular D Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time WRITING: Part I: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Question 65: We have to widen the streets to help decrease traffic jam The streets……………………………………………………………… The streets have to be widened to help decrease traffic jam Question 66: I had just climbed to the first branch of the tree before I fell down Hardly………………………………………………………………………… Hardly had I just climbed to the first branch of the tree when I fell down Question 67: It is against the rules to park your car here You are You are not allowed to park your car here Question 68: She regretted not having invited him to her birthday party She wished _ She wished (that) she had invited him to her birthday party Question 69: The fire will go out if someone doesn’t put some more coal on Unless _ Unless someone puts some more coal on, the fire will go out Part II: Write a paragraph to describe a job that you would like to in the future GUIDELINES: Which job would you like to in the future / after graduation? What attracts you to this job? Where you want to work? What qualification you need? What are you doing to prepare for that job? Why you want to have that job? What is the most important factor in choosing a job? (salary, interesting job, career promotion ……) What you think of the job that you are going to have? The end [...]... I am used to getting up early in the morning Question 69: People say that the plane of Germanwings crashed into the mountain The plane of Germanwings is said to have crashed into the mountain SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH LONG TRƯỜNG THCS & THPT HIẾU NHƠN ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ NĂM HỌC 2015 - 2016 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH – Lớp 12 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút SECTION A : MÃ ĐỀ 321 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet... dụng đúng thời, thể, cấu trúc câu đúng ngữ pháp (Lỗi ngữ pháp gây hiểu nhầm/ sai lệch ý sẽ bị trừ 1% điểm bài viết.) Tổng 1.5 SỞ GD & ĐT VĨNH LONG ĐỀ THI ĐỀ NGHỊ THPT QUỐC GIA TRƯỜNG THCS & THPT HIẾU NĂM HỌC 2015 - 2016 NHƠN Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút A SECTION A (8 points) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently... SECTION A (8 points) Câu 1 2 3 4 5 6 Đáp án C D A C A A Câu 17 18 19 20 21 22 Đáp án B A A C C C Câu 33 34 35 36 37 38 Đáp án A B B B D D Câu 49 50 51 52 53 54 Đáp án C D A B B A 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 C B B D B C B D D B 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 A D D A A C D A D D 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 C C D A B B C B D D 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 B C A C B C D B B B SECTION B I (0,5 điểm) Question... Question 17: Mr Pike ………… English at our school for 20 years before he retired last year A had been teaching B has been teaching C was teaching D is teaching Question 18: Don't worry about trying to catch last train home, as we can easily ……you up for the night A keep B put C take D set Question 19: This is valuable chair which dates back to the eighteeth century A traditional B old-fashioned C antique... number The doctor often says something like this, "Take two tablets from bottle number 5 every four hours." A man called John Flynn started the Royal Flying Doctor service in 192 7 He had only one plane Today there are 14 flying-doctor centers, 29 planes, 14 full-time doctors and several part-time doctors, nurses and dentists Question 45: The flying doctors mentioned in this article treat their patients... her husband began talking to the children who had keys They learned of the effect working couples and single parents were having on their children Fear was the biggest problem faced by children at home alone One in three latchkey children the Longs talked to reported being frightened Many had nightmares and were worried about their own safety The most common was latchkey children deal with their fears... It’s hard to get statistics on latchkey children, the Long have learned Most parents are slow to admit that they leave their children alone Question 55: The phrase “an empty house” in the passage mostly means…… A a house with nothing inside B a house with no people inside C a house with too much space D a house with no furniture Question 56: One thing that the children in the pasage share is that………... money He came up with the idea for a machime that would copy documents quickly and efficiently He researched the idea in the library and then worked over a three-year period on developing a machine that used a light, a charged plate, and powder to duplicate images on paper The result of this work was a machine that produced the first xerographic copy on October 22, 193 8 He named the process “Xerox,” which... forecasters (37) _ know about the coming weather with certainty Now everything has become completely different El Nino itself used to be (38) _ It would occur every two to seven years But now, this weather pattern is becoming more frequent We cannot say when and how often tornadoes or cyclones occur Scientists are unsure of the reason for this ( 39) _ on a global scale either (Source: vi4.ilovetranslation.com)... about this before? I certainly wish I _ earlier A had informed B had been informed C were informed D informed 18 The mother reminded her children ………… more time learning A spending B spent C to spending D to spend 19 John: “I don’t like your attitude.” – Jill: “ I don’t care _” A if you didn’t like it B whether you like it or not C do you like it or not D you like it or not 20 I’ve been reading this