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SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN (Đề thi gồm: 04 trang) ĐỀ KTCL ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 Môn: TIẾNG ANH – ĐỀ SỐ 30 Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Họ và tên thí sinh:…………………………………………………………………… SBD:………………………… 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 leaves B brings C looks D plays Question 2: A watched B promoted C invited D decided Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A intervention B necessary C intellectual D productivity Question 4: A intensity B accurate C erosion D miraculous Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 5: We went away on holiday last week, but it rained day in day out A every single day B every other day C every second day D every two days Question 6: Parents interpret facial and vocal expressions as indicators of how a baby is feeling A translate B understand C read D comprehend Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 7: Thousands are going starving because of the failure of this year's harvest A hungry B rich C poor D full Question 8: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment A ease B attraction C consideration D speculation Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 9: I found my new contact lenses strangely at first, but I got used to them in the end A strangely B my new C in the end D got used Question 10: Dreaming, like all other mental processes, it is a product of the brain and its activity A its activity B like all C of the brain D it is Question 11: Men and women in the Peace Corps work with people in the developing countries to help them improving their living conditions A work B improving C developing D living Question 12: Although not widely sold, that book is considered to be best book on the subject A best B the C sold D not Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 13: There is one person to I owe more than I can say A whom B who C that D whose Question 14: Mary is sixteen years old She is young to get married A too B so C such D enough Question 15: Anna: “Do you have a copy of The Last Leaf”? Boy: “You are luck I have just one copy left” A by B in C of D at Question 16: - Kate: “How lovely your cats are!” - David: “ ” A Really? They are B Thank you, it is nice of you to say so C Can you say it again D I love them, too Question 17: Peter was ejected after committing five personal in water sport game yesterday A mistakes B faults C fouls D errors Question 18: Toxic chemicals in the air and land have driven many species to the _ of extinction A tip B edge C verge D border Question 19: She ran _ an interesting article about fashion while she was reading the newspaper A after B cross C away D out Question 20: It’s essential that every student all the lectures A attends B attend C has attended D attended Question 21: It’s a secret You _ let anyone know about it A mustn’t B needn’t C mightn’t D may not Question 22: When Tet holiday comes, Vietnamese people often feel inclined to their houses A up B in C through D over Question 23: - Anne: “Make yourself at home” - John: “ ” A Thanks! Same to you B That’s very kind Thank you C Not at all Don’t mention it D Yes, Can I help you? Question 24: He managed to keep his job the manager had threatened to sack him A therefore B although C unless D despite Question 25: It was announced that neither the passengers nor the driver in the crash A are injured B was injured C were injured D have been injured 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 following questions Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1066 Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland However, during the course of the next two centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work Thus, small enclaves of English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world As these communities grew, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy Currently, more than 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English Two-thirds of the world’s science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are non-native speakers, constituting the largest number of non-native users of any language in the world Question 26: Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England? A in 1066 B around 1350 C before 1600D after 1600 Question 27: According to the passage, what of the following did NOT contribute to the spread of English around the world? A the slave trade B the Norman invasion C missionaries D colonization Question 28: Which of the following is true? A English became a world language around 1350 B Less than half of information stored on computer systems in the world is now in English C English borrowed a lot from French D Currently English is not spoken in Wales, Scotland, or Ireland Question 29: According to the passage, approximately how many non-native users of English are there in the world today? A a quarter million B half a million C 350 million D 700 million Question 30: What is the main topic of this passage? A the number of non-native users of English B the French influence on the English language C the expansion of English as an international language D the use of English for science and technology 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 The point at which physical decline with age begins adversely to affect a driver’s capability has not yet been thoroughly studies A survey of more than 3,000 road accidents in Michigan involving drivers aged over 55 showed that in eight out of ten (31) it was a driver over the age of 71 who had caused a collision by failing to yield, turning carelessly or changing lanes Older drivers are obviously more (32) to injury in vehicle crashes, as well as being a potential higher (33) through their own driving behavior Reaction time in an emergency involves many different physical (34) such as the production of the nerve impulse, perception of the signal, choice of response and transmission to the muscles Some of these (35) more than others with age, but the overall effect increases the time it takes to respond for more (36) drivers Part of the ageing process, however, does include the (37) of experience, often in the subconscious, which triggers (38) danger warnings than in younger drivers who have not experienced similar situations This (39) of judgment heightens the perception of risk and often leads older drivers to avoid a situation which might then (40) them to the test Question 31: A users B points C cases Question 32: A likely B susceptible C possible Question 33: A degree B chance C factor Question 34: A events B parts C factors Question 35: A improve B deteriorate C reduce Question 36: A mature B ancient C older Question 37: A collection B addition C storage Question 38: A sooner B earlier C former Question 39: A lack B maturity C absence Question 40: A fix B force C enable D attempts D common D risk D forms D increase D elderly D summary D later D strength D put 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 following questions When something terrible happens, such as an earthquake or a flood, people need help At these times, they work together in groups On January 17, 1995, a powerful earthquake hit the city of Kobe, Japan Many buildings burned or collapsed Part of an expressway fell over Train lines were damaged, and supplies of electricity, gas, and water were cut off Soon after the earthquake was over, people in Kobe began working together to save their city Neighbors pull each other out of collapsed buildings Ordinary people put out fires even before the fire trucks arrived Volunteers in Kobe organized themselves into teams They worked out a system to send help to where it was needed Some people brought food, water, clothes, and electric generators to different parts of the city Other teams search for belongings in damaged stores and homes Some volunteers took care of children who had lost their parents Teams of volunteers from outside Japan helped, too A rescue team with search dogs came from Switzerland A group of doctors, called Doctors Without Borders, came from all over the world A group called the International Rescue Corps also sent its members to help Today, Kobe has been rebuilt But people there still remember the outpouring of support they received from all over the world back in 1995 Question 41: In 1995, Kobe was hit by A a storm B a flood C an earthquake D a volcano Question 42: The story does not say so, but it makes you think that A the earthquake destroyed all of the cities in Japan B many people were hurt the earthquake C people no longer live in Kobe D many firefighters died in the earthquake Question 43: The doctors in Doctors Without Borders A all came from Switzerland B came from all over the world C used search dogs to help them D also worked for the International Rescue Corps Question 44: Which of the statement does the story lead you to believe? A Strong earthquakes happen only in Japan B Earthquakes are extremely dangerous C It is easy to fix the damage caused by a strong earthquake D Only volunteers can fix the damage caused by a strong earthquake Question 45: On the whole, story is about A an earthquake in Kobe, Japan B the roads and trains in Kobe, Japan C how to organize volunteers D international volunteers’ activities in Japan Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to complete each of the following sentences: Question 46: There were two small rooms in the beach house, served as a kitchen A the smaller of them B the smaller of which C the smallest of which D smallest of that Question 47: John’s score on the test is the highest in the class He _ A should study very hard B must have studied very hard C must have to study well D should have studied all the time Question 48: , they would have had what they wanted A If they arrived at the fair early B Had they arrived at the fair early C Unless they arrived at the fair early enough D Supposing they were arriving at the fair early Question 49: John contributed fifty dollars, but he wishes he could contribute A the same amount also B more fifty dollars C another fifty D one other fifty dollars Question 50: He agreed to sign the contract _ A so he didn’t know much about that company B in spite he knew much about it C because he didn’t know much about that company’s director D although he didn’t know much about that company THE END Marktheletter A, B,C,orD onyour answersheet toindicatethewordwhoseunderlinedpartdiffersfromtheotherthreeinpronunciationine achofthefollowingquestions Question A.transfer B career C variety D afraid Question A surfaces B.temples C exercises D pages MarktheletterA,B,C,orDonyouranswersheettoindicatethewordthatdiffersfromtheothe rthreeinthepositionofprimarystressineachofthefollowingquestions Question A powerful B.remember C obvious D primary Question A sacrifice B.impossible C confident D interview MarktheletterA,B,C,orDonyouranswersheettoindicatetheunderlinedpartthatneedscor rectionineachofthefollowingquestions Question 11 In the future, we will certainly lead a more healthier life A In B will C.more D certainly Question 12 In the end of the story, Cinderella and the prince get married and live happily together A the prince B.In the end C get married D happily Question 13 Rattan, a close relative of bamboo, is often used to make tables, chairs, and other furnitures A furnitures B a close C is often D to make MarktheletterA,B,C,orDonyouranswersheettoindicatethecorrectanswertoeachof thefollowingquestions Question 17 We all believe that a happy marriage should be mutual love A.based on B concerned with C confided in D obliged to Question 19 I get your letter, I will reply to you at once A By the time B As though C As soon as D Now that Question 20 not to come late, the applicant set out for his job interview A He was advised B People advised him C.Advised D Advising Question 21 the film director, Ben Affleck, was famously left off of the 85th Oscar's Best Director list of nominees surprised everyone A Although B What C Due to D.That Question 22 According to _ people, most animal and plant species on earth will soon die out A optimists B.pessimistic C pessimists D optimistic Question 23 My mother asked me A which tertiary institution did I choose B which tertiary institution I choose C which tertiary institution I would chooseD which tertiary institution will I choose Question 25 Her boss fired her, made her angry A that B this C what D.which Question 26 You the washing My sister could have done it for you A.needn't have done B couldn't have done C hadn't to doD mustn't have done Question 27 These school-leavers are looking forward on campus A living B to live C live D.to living Question 28 According to _ people, most animal and plant species on earth will soon die out A optimists B.pessimistic C pessimists D optimistic Question 29 Is it necessary that I here tomorrow? A would be B am being C were D be Question 30 We received a call from the teacher charge of our course A on B at C.in D to MarktheletterA,B,C,orDonyouranswersheettoindicatethemostsuitableresponsetocomplet eeachofthefollowingexchanges Question 18 – Janet: "What a lovely house you have!" - Jane: " _" A No problem B.Thank you Hope you will drop in C Of course not, it's not costly D I think so Question 24 – Mubarak: ''Did you enjoy the movie yesterday?" - Mark: " _ " A Certainly, I'd be glad to B Yes, it is warmer than today C Not really I couldn't follow the story D No, I dislike moving MarktheletterA,B,C,orDonyouranswersheettoindicatetheword(s)CLOSESTinmeaning totheunderlinedword(s)ineachofthefollowingquestions Question These machines are older models and have to be operated by hand A.manually B spiritually C automatically D mechanically Question In the 1980s, TV viewers began to hook up videocassette players to their TVs A combine B stop C fasten D.connect MarktheletterA,B,C,orDonyouranswersheettoindicatetheword(s)OPPOSITEinmeanin gtotheunderlinedword(s)ineachofthefollowingquestions Question One of the reasons why families break up is that parents are always critical of each other A unaware B.supportive C intolerant D tired Question 10 It's discourteous to ask Americans questions about their age, marriage or income A impolite B.polite C unacceptable D rude MarktheletterA,B,C,orDonyouranswersheettoindicatethesentencethatisclosestinmeani ngtoeachofthefollowingquestions Question 46: “I have found a new flat,” said Ann A Ann told that she had found a new flat B Ann said to me that she had found a new flat C Ann said that she has found a new flat D Ann said me that she had found a new flat Question 47: I have never played golf before A This is the first time I have played golf B I used to play golf but I gave it up already C It’s the last time I played golf D It is the first time I had played golf MarktheletterA,B,C, orD onyour answersheettoindicatethesentence thatbestcombineseachpairofsentencesinthefollowingquestions Question29:Shetriedveryhardtopassthedrivingtest.Shecouldhardlypassit A Althoughshedidn‘ttryhardtopassthedrivingtest,shecouldpassit B Despitebeingabletopassthedrivingtest,shedidn‘tpassit C Nomatterhowhardshetried,shecouldhardlypassthedrivingtest Shetriedveryhard,soshepassedthedrivingtestsatisfactorily Question38: The bride didn't turn up The wedding was cancelled A The bride turned the wedding into a mess since she got lost B The bride cancelled the wedding by running away C They postponed the wedding since the bride didn't turn up D The wedding was not carried out since the bride didn’t come Question39: He did not work hard He failed the exam A Even though he failed the exam, he didn't work hard B If he had worked hard, he would have passed the exam C Unless he had worked hard, he would have failed the exam D However hard he worked, he failed the exam ReadthefollowingpassageandmarktheletterA,B,C,orDonyouranswersheettoindicatethec orrectwordorphrasethatbestfitseachofthenumberedblanksfrom31to35 THE POWER OF PACKAGING During shopping trip to your supermarket, you will notice many similar products How manufacturers (26) _ you to buy their products and not those of another company? By careful packaging! Each of the boxes and bottles that you see has been carefully designed to appeal to you, personally Do you care about the environment? Then buy this washing powder; it contains (27) _ chemicals Do you want to impress your friends? Buy these trainers; they have a designer label Before manufacturers market a new product, they spend months discussing the packaging Then, they try out their ideas on a group of customers Manufacturers (28) _ customers will see more than just a box or bottle They want to convince you that their product suits your personality more than any other product in the shop One psychologist did some interesting research He wanted to (29) _ how important packaging is He asked customers to try a certain drink They all agreed about the taste and quality Then he secretly poured the same drink into a differently designed bottle The results changed! People thought this drink tasted much better than the first, (30) _ both drinks were, in fact, the same! To the researcher’s amazement, people’s opinions depended on the design of the bottle D Question 26: A make Question 27: A less Question 28: A want Question 29: A put out Question 30: A although B take B much B hope B set out B despite C persuade C little C desire C find out C in spite D lead D fewer D wish D make out D however ReadthefollowingpassageandmarktheletterA,B,C,orDonyouranswersheettoindicatet hecorrectanswertoeachofthequestionsfrom36to42 EDUCATION IN THE FUTURE Education is another area of social life in which information technology is changing the way we communicate Today's college students may not simply sit in a lecture or a library to learn about their field Through their computers and the wonders of virtual reality theycan participate in lifelike simulated experiences Consider the following scenario of the future of education made possible through developments in information technology For children over the age of 10, daily attendance at schools is not compulsory Some of the older children attend school only once or twice weekly to get tutorial support or instruction from a teacher For the most part, pupils are encouraged to work online from home Students must complete a minimum number of study hours per year; however, they may make up these hours by studying at home at times that suit their family schedule They can log on early or late in the day and even join live classes in other countries In order to ensure that each student is learning adequately, computer software will automatically monitor the number of hours a week each student studies online as well as that students' learning materials and assessment activities Reports will be available for parents and teachers The software can then identify the best learning activities and condition for each individual student and generate similar activities Itcan also identify areas of weak achievement and produce special programs adjusted to the students' needs Question 19: How many times are children who are older than 10 required to go to school weekly? A notime B three times C four times D once or twice Question 21: What is NOT MENTIONED as a benefit of information technology to the students? A Students' learning time won't be monitored B Students' weak achievement can be identified C Students can learn at times that suit their schedule D Students can stay at home to learn Question 22: What CAN'T the software do? A Monitor the time the students learn B Find out the best activities for the students C Identify weaknesses of the students D Design materials for the students Question 23: What is the topic of the passage? A The effect of information technology on education B Computer software will make sure students learn at home C Students can know about their weak aspects to focus D students don't have to go to school any more Question 26: Who/What counts the number of hours per week that students spend learning? A Parents B Teacher C Computer software D Virtual reality Question 27: The word adequately in the passage mostly means _ A suficiently B significantly C consequently D Suitably Question 28: The word encouraged in the passage mostly means _ A Suggested B Allowed C Permitted D Stimulated ReadthefollowingpassageandmarktheletterA,B,C,orDonyouranswersheettoindicatethec orrectanswertoeachofthequestionsfrom43to50 Esperanto is what is called a planned, or artificial language It was created more than a century ago by Polish eye doctor Ludwik Lazar Zamenhof Zamenhof believed that a common language would help to alleviate some of the misunderstandings among cultures In Zamenhofs first attempt at a universal language, he tried to create a language that was as uncomplicated as possible This first language included words such as ab, ac, ba, eb, be, and ce This did not result in a workable language in that these monosyllabic words though short, were not easy to understand or to retain Next, Zamenhof tried a different way of constructing a simplified language He made the words in his language sound like words that people already knew, but he simplified the grammar tremendously One example of how he simplified the language can be seen in the suffixes: all nouns in this language end in 0, as in the noun amiko, which means "friend," and all adjectives end in -a, as in the adjective bela, which means "pretty." Another example of the simplified language can be seen in the prefix mal-, which makes a word opposite in meaning; the word malamiko therefore means "enemy," and the word malbela therefore means "ugly" in Zamenhofs language In 1887, Zamenhof wrote a description of this language and published it He used a pen name, Dr Esperanto, when signing the book He selected the name Esperanto because this word means "a person who hopes" in his language Esperanto clubs began popping up throughout Europe and by1905, Esperanto had spread from Europe to America and Asia In 1905, the First World Congress of Esperanto took place in France, with approximately 700 attendees from 20 different countries Congresses were held annually for nine years, and 4,000 attendees were registered for the Tenth World Esperanto Congress scheduled for 1914, when World War I erupted and forced its cancellation Esperanto has had its ups and downs in the period since World War I Today, years after it was introduced, it is estimated that perhaps a quarter of a million people are fluent in it This may seem like a large number, but it is really quite small when compared with the billion English speakers and billion Mandarin Chinese speakers in today's world Current advocates would like to see its use grow considerably and are taking steps to try to make this happen Question 34: The expression "popping up" in the fourth paragraph could best be replaced by A shouting B leaping C leaping D opening Question 35: It can be inferred from the passage that the Third World Congress of Esperanto took place in _ A 1905 B.1907 C 1913 D 1909 Question 36: This passage would most likely be assigned reading in a course on A English grammar B applied linguistics C world government D European history Question 38: According to the passage, Zamenhof wanted to create a universal language A to provide a more complex language B to build a name for himself C to resolve cultural differences D to create one world culture Question 39: According to the passage, what happened to the Tenth World Esperanto Congress? A It had 4,000 attendees B It was scheduled for 1915 C It had attendees from 20 countries D It never took place Question 40: The topic of this passage is _ A using language to communicate internationally B how language can be improved C a language developed in the last few years D one man's efforts to create a universal language Question 41: It can be inferred from the passage that the Esperanto word malespera means _ A hopelessness B hopeful C hopeless D hope Question 42: The expression "ups and downs" in the last paragraph is closed in meaning to _ A takeoffs and landings B highs and lows C floors and ceilings D tops and bottoms ĐỀ THI THỬ AV 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 Question A included B wanted C decided D noticed Question A allow B tomorrow C slowly D below Mark A,B,C or D to indicate the word whose main stress differs from the rest Question A struggle B survive C enlarge D occur Question A reliable B conventional AVC preservative D intellectual Identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be corrected Question 5: These exercises look easy, but they are very relatively difficult for us A B C D Question 6: As the old one, this new copier can perform its functions in half the time A B C D Question 7: The assumption that smoking has bad effects on our health have been proved A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following questions Question 8: Kay: “I wouldn’t that if I were you.” John: “ _” A Wouldn’t you? Why? B Would you, really? C I’d rather you didn’t D It’s out of the question Question 9: Lucy: “You look really nice in that red sweater!” Sue : “ _” A Don’t mention it B How dare you? C I’m afraid so D Thank you 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 10: I hope to have the privilege of working with them again A honor B advantage C favor D right Question 11: Everything was in a thorough mess A utter B full C complete D appalling Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 12: His extravagant ideas were never brought to fruition A impressive B exaggerated C unacceptable D practical Question 13: This shouldn’t be too taxing for you A comfortable B demanding C easy D relaxing 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 14: Sam speaks Chinese well and his Japanese is good, too A Sam is good at either Chinese or Japanese B Not only Chinese but also Japanese Sam is good at C Not only does Sam speak Chinese but also Japanese D Sam not only speaks Chinese well but also is good at Japanese Question 15: It’s a bad line Do you want me to give you a ring later? A Can I call you later? B I would like to give you a ring as a present C Would you like to become my wife? D Can I give the ring back to you later? Question 16: Had she read the reference books, she would have been able to finish the test A If she had read the reference books, she could finish the test B Not having read the reference books, she couldn’t finish the test C Although she didn’t read the reference books, she was able to finish the test D Because she read the reference books, she was able to finish the test 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 17: We’d better leave them a note It’s possible they’ll arrive later A If they arrive late, we’d better leave them a note B We’d better leave them a note as they possibly arrive later C They’ll probably arrive later so that we’d better leave them a note D We’d better leave them a note in case they arrive later Question 18: Women still cover their heads in some countries They did so in the past A In the past, women cover their heads but they so today in some countries B Women still cover their heads in some countries as they did in th past C Women still cover their heads in some countries similar to what they did so in the past D Women still cover their heads in some countries as they did so in the past Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer in each of the following questions Question 19: Deborah is going to take extra lessons to _ what she missed when she was away A catch up on B put up with C cut down on D take up with Question 20: I am sorry I have no time at present to _ detail of our plan A bring in B come in C take into D go into Question 21: In spite of her abilities, Laura has been _ overlooked for promotion A repetitive B repeatedly C repetition D repeat Question 22: The criminal knows the of successful robberies A trash and treasure B part and parcel C ins and outs D close all Question 23: Don’t the kettle; it’s still hot A touch B feel C look D taste Question 24: Policemen are sometimes on at night A force B alert C cover D patrol Question 25: George won five medals at the competition His parents very proud of him A can’t be B can’t have C must have been D could have been Question 26: We bought some A German lovely old glasses C German old lovely glasses B lovely old German glasses D old lovely German glasses Question 27: This is the third time James the volunteer program to the village A joins B joined C has joined D has been joining Question 28: The higher the content of carbon dioxide in the air is, _ A the more heat it retains B the heat it retains more C it retains the more heat D more heat it retains Question 29: The pool should not be made so deep _ small children can be safe there A so as to B though C if D so that Question 30: Standing on the tip of the cape, _ A people have seen a lighthouse far away B a lighthouse can see from the distance C we can see the lighthouse in the distance D lies a lighthouse in the middle of the sea Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks In “Cerealizing America”, Scott Bruce and Bill Crawford remark that the cereal industry uses 816 million pounds of sugar per year Americans buy 2.7 billion packages of breakfast cereal each year If (31) _ end to end, the empty cereal boxes from one year’s consumption would stretch to the moon and back One point three (1.3) million advertisements for cereal are broadcast on American television every year at a(n) (32) _ of $762 million for airtime Only automobile manufacturers spend more money on television advertising than the makers of breakfast cereal (33) _ of the boxed cereals found in supermarkets contain large amounts of sugar and some contain more than 50% sugar Cereal manufacturers are very clever in their marketing, making many cereals appear much healthier than they really are by “fortifying” them with vitamins and minerals Oh, lovely you now have vitamin-fortified sugar! Before you eat any cereal, read the ingredient list and see how (34) _ sugar appears on the ingredient list Then check the “Nutrition facts” panel There are actually only a small handful of national commercially-branded cereals that are made (35) _ whole grains and are sugar-free From “Foods That Burn Fat, Foods That Turn to Fat” by Tom Ventulo Question 31: A to lay B laying C lay D laid Question 32: A charge B everage C cost D expense Question 33: A Most B Mostly C Almost D Furthermost Question 34: A tall B large C high D many Question 35: A by B from C at D in 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 New surveys suggest that the technological tools we use to make our lives easier are killing our leisure time We are working longer hours, taking fewer and shorter vacations (and when we go away, we take our cell phones, PDAs, and laptops along) And, we are more stressed than ever as increased use of e-mail, voice mail, cell phones, and the Internet is destroying any idea of privacy and leisure Since the Industrial Revolution, people have assumed that new labor-saving devices would free them from the burdens of the workplace and give them more time to grow intellectually, creatively, and socially – exploring the arts, keeping up with current events, spending more time with friends and family, and even just ‘goofing off’ But here we are at the start of the 21 st century, enjoying one of the greatest technological boom times in human history, and nothing could be further from the truth The very tools that were supposed to liberate us have bound us to our work and study in ways that were inconceivable just a few years ago It would seem that technology almost never does what we expect In ‘the old days’, the lines between work and leisure time were markedly clearer People left their offices at a predictable time, were often completely disconnected from and out of touch with their jobs as they traveled to and from work, and were off-duty once they were home That is no longer true In today’s highly competitive job market, employers demand increased productivity, expecting workers to put in longer hours and to keep in touch almost constantly via fax, cell phones, e-mail, or other communications devices As a result, employees feel the need to check in on what is going on at the office, even on days off They feel pressured to work after hours just to catch up on everything they have to Workers work harder and longer, change their work tasks more frequently, and have more and more reasons to worry about job security Bosses, colleagues, family members, lovers, and friends expect instant responses to voice mail and email messages Even college students have become bound to their desks by an environment in which faculty, friends, and other members of the college community increasingly their work online Studies of time spent on instant messaging services would probably show staggering use This is not what technology was supposed to be doing for us New technologies, from genetic research to the Internet, offer all sorts of benefits and opportunities But, when new tools make life more difficult and stressful rather than easier and more meaningful – and we are, as a society, barely conscious of it – then something has gone seriously awry, both with our expectations for technology and our understanding of how it should benefit us From “Summit 1” by Joan Saslow & Allen Ascher Question 36: According to the first three paragraphs, technological tools that were designed to make our lives easier A have brought us complete happiness B have fully met our expectations C have not interfered with our privacy D have turned out to us more harm than good Question 37: Which of the following is NOT true about technological tools, according to new surveys? A They make our life more stressful B They bring more leisure to our life C They are used even during vacations D They are being increasingly used Question 38: The word “inconceivable” in the passage is closest in meaning to” ” A unforgettable B unimaginable C predictable D foreseeable Question 39: It can be inferred from the fourth paragraph that A it is compulsory that employees go to the office, even on days off B employees have more freedom to decide what time they start and finish work C employers are more demanding and have efficient means to monitor employees D life is more relaxing with cell phones and other technological devices Question 40: The word “They” in the fourth paragraph refers to A employers B employees C workers D tasks Question 41: This passage has probably been taken from A a science review B a political journal C an advertisement D a fashion magazine Question 42: Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage? A Expectations and Plain Reality B Benefits of Technology C Research on the Roles of Computers D Changes at the Workplace 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 Very few people, groups, or governments oppose globalization in its entirety Instead, critics of globalization believe aspects of the way globalization operates should be changed The debate over globalization is about what the best rules are for governing the global economy so that its advantages can grow while its problems can be solved On one side of this debate are those who stress the benefits of removing barriers to international trade and investment, allowing capital to be allocated more efficiently and giving consumers greater freedom of choice With free-market globalization, investment funds can move unimpeded from the rich countries to the developing countries Consumers can benefit from cheaper products because reduced taxes make goods produced at low cost from faraway places cheaper to buy Producers of goods gain by selling to a wider market More competition keeps sellers on their toes and allows ideas and new technology to spread and benefit others On the other side of the debate are critics who see neo-liberal policies as producing greater poverty, inequality, social conflict, cultural destruction, and environmental damage They say that the most developed nations – the United States, Germany, and Japan – succeeded not because of free trade but because of protectionism and subsidies They argue that the more recently successful economies of South Korea, Taiwan, and China all had strong state-led development strategies that did not follow neoliberalism These critics think that government encouragement of “infant industries” – that is, industries that are just beginning to develop – enables a country to become internationally competitive Furthermore, those who criticize the Washington Consensus suggest that the inflow and outflow of money from speculative investors must be limited to prevent bubbles These bubbles are characterized by the rapid inflow of foreign funds that bid up domestic stock markets and property values When the economy cannot sustain such expectation, the bubbles burst as investors panic and pull their money out of the country Protests by what is called the anti-globalization movement are seldom directed against globalization itself but rather against abuses that harm the rights of workers and the environment The question raised by nongovernmental organizations and protesters at WTO and IMF gatherings is whether globalization will result in a rise of living standards or a race to the bottom as competition takes the form of lowering living standards and undermining environmental regulations One of the key problems of the 21 st century will be determining to what extent markets should be regulated to promote fair competition, honest dealing, and fair distribution of public goods on a global scale From “Globalization” by Tabb, William K., Microsoft ® Student 2009 [DVD] Question 43: It is stated in the passage that A the protests of globalization are directed against globalization itself B the United States, Germany, and Japan succeeded in helping infant industries C suppoters of globalization stress the benefits of removing trade barriers D critics of globalization say that the successful economies are all in Asia Question 44: Supporters of free-market globalization point out that A consumers can benefit from cheaper products B.there will be less competition among producers C taxes that are paid on goods will be increased D investment will be allocated only to rich countries Question 45: The word “allocated” in the passage mostly means “ _” A removed B solved C offered D distributed Question 46: The phrase “keeps sellers on their toes” in the passage mostly means “ _” A makes sellers responsive to any changes B allows sellers to stand on their own feet C forces sellers to go bare-footed D prevents sellers from selling new products Question 47: According to critics of globalization, several developed countries have become rich because of A their neo-liberal policies B their help to developing countries C their prevention of bubbles D their protectionism and subsidies Question 48: Infant industries mentioned in the passage are _ A successful economies B young companies C development strategies D young industries Question 49: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A Critics believe the way globalization operates should be changed B The anti-globalization movement was set up to end globalization C Some Asian countries had strong state-led economic strategies D Hardly anyone disapproves of globalization in its entirety Question 50: The debate over globalization is about how _ A to use neo-liberal policies for the benefit of the rich countries C to spread ideas and strategies for globalization B to govern the global economy for the benefit of the community D to terminate globalization in its entirely ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC 10 - KEY 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 Question A included B wanted C decided D noticed Question A allow B tomorrow C slowly D below Mark A,B,C or D to indicate the word whose main stress differs from the rest Question A struggle B survive C enlarge D occur Question A reliable B conventional C preservative D intellectual Identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be corrected Question 5: These exercises look easy, but they are very relatively difficult for us A B C D Question 6: As the old one, this new copier can perform its functions in half the time A B C D Question 7: The assumption that smoking has bad effects on our health have been proved A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following questions Question 8: Kay: “I wouldn’t that if I were you.” John: “ _” A Wouldn’t you? Why? B Would you, really? C I’d rather you didn’t D It’s out of the question Question 9: Lucy: “You look really nice in that red sweater!” Sue : “ _” A Don’t mention it B How dare you? C I’m afraid so D Thank you 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 10: I hope to have the privilege of working with them again A honor B advantage C favor D right Question 11: Everything was in a thorough mess A utter B full C complete D appalling Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 12: His extravagant ideas were never brought to fruition A impressive B exaggerated C unacceptable D practical Question 13: This shouldn’t be too taxing for you A comfortable B demanding C easy D relaxing 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 14: Sam speaks Chinese well and his Japanese is good, too A Sam is good at either Chinese or Japanese B Not only Chinese but also Japanese Sam is good at C Not only does Sam speak Chinese but also Japanese D Sam not only speaks Chinese well but also is good at Japanese Question 15: It’s a bad line Do you want me to give you a ring later? A Can I call you later? B I would like to give you a ring as a present C Would you like to become my wife? D Can I give the ring back to you later? Question 16: Had she read the reference books, she would have been able to finish the test A If she had read the reference books, she could finish the test B Not having read the reference books, she couldn’t finish the test C Although she didn’t read the reference books, she was able to finish the test D Because she read the reference books, she was able to finish the test 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 17: We’d better leave them a note It’s possible they’ll arrive later A If they arrive late, we’d better leave them a note B We’d better leave them a note as they possibly arrive later C They’ll probably arrive later so that we’d better leave them a note D We’d better leave them a note in case they arrive later Question 18: Women still cover their heads in some countries They did so in the past A In the past, women cover their heads but they so today in some countries B Women still cover their heads in some countries as they did in th past C Women still cover their heads in some countries similar to what they did so in the past D Women still cover their heads in some countries as they did so in the past Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer in each of the following questions Question 19: Deborah is going to take extra lessons to _ what she missed when she was away A catch up on B put up with C cut down on D take up with Question 20: I am sorry I have no time at present to _ detail of our plan A bring in B come in C take into D go into Question 21: In spite of her abilities, Laura has been _ overlooked for promotion A repetitive B repeatedly C repetition D repeat Question 22: The criminal knows the of successful robberies A trash and treasure B part and parcel C ins and outs D close all Question 23: Don’t the kettle; it’s still hot A touch B feel C look D taste Question 24: Policemen are sometimes on at night A force B alert C cover D patrol Question 25: George won five medals at the competition His parents very proud of him A can’t be B can’t have C must have been D could have been Question 26: We bought some A German lovely old glasses C German old lovely glasses B lovely old German glasses D old lovely German glasses Question 27: This is the third time James the volunteer program to the village A joins B joined C has joined D has been joining Question 28: The higher the content of carbon dioxide in the air is, _ A the more heat it retains B the heat it retains more C it retains the more heat D more heat it retains Question 29: The pool should not be made so deep _ small children can be safe there A so as to B though C if D so that Question 30: Standing on the tip of the cape, _ A people have seen a lighthouse far away B a lighthouse can see from the distance C we can see the lighthouse in the distance D lies a lighthouse in the middle of the sea Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 17 to 26 In “Cerealizing America”, Scott Bruce and Bill Crawford remark that the cereal industry uses 816 million pounds of sugar per year Americans buy 2.7 billion packages of breakfast cereal each year If (31) _ end to end, the empty cereal boxes from one year’s consumption would stretch to the moon and back One point three (1.3) million advertisements for cereal are broadcast on American television every year at a(n) (32) _ of $762 million for airtime Only automobile manufacturers spend more money on television advertising than the makers of breakfast cereal (33) _ of the boxed cereals found in supermarkets contain large amounts of sugar and some contain more than 50% sugar Cereal manufacturers are very clever in their marketing, making many cereals appear much healthier than they really are by “fortifying” them with vitamins and minerals Oh, lovely you now have vitamin-fortified sugar! Before you eat any cereal, read the ingredient list and see how (34) _ sugar appears on the ingredient list Then check the “Nutrition facts” panel There are actually only a small handful of national commercially-branded cereals that are made (35) _ whole grains and are sugar-free From “Foods That Burn Fat, Foods That Turn to Fat” by Tom Ventulo Question 31: A to lay B laying C lay D laid Question 32: A charge B everage C cost D expense Question 33: A Most B Mostly C Almost D Furthermost Question 34: A tall B large C high D many Question 35: A by B from C at D in 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 27 to 36 New surveys suggest that the technological tools we use to make our lives easier are killing our leisure time We are working longer hours, taking fewer and shorter vacations (and when we go away, we take our cell phones, PDAs, and laptops along) And, we are more stressed than ever as increased use of e-mail, voice mail, cell phones, and the Internet is destroying any idea of privacy and leisure Since the Industrial Revolution, people have assumed that new labor-saving devices would free them from the burdens of the workplace and give them more time to grow intellectually, creatively, and socially – exploring the arts, keeping up with current events, spending more time with friends and family, and even just ‘goofing off’ But here we are at the start of the 21 st century, enjoying one of the greatest technological boom times in human history, and nothing could be further from the truth The very tools that were supposed to liberate us have bound us to our work and study in ways that were inconceivable just a few years ago It would seem that technology almost never does what we expect In ‘the old days’, the lines between work and leisure time were markedly clearer People left their offices at a predictable time, were often completely disconnected from and out of touch with their jobs as they traveled to and from work, and were off-duty once they were home That is no longer true In today’s highly competitive job market, employers demand increased productivity, expecting workers to put in longer hours and to keep in touch almost constantly via fax, cell phones, e-mail, or other communications devices As a result, employees feel the need to check in on what is going on at the office, even on days off They feel pressured to work after hours just to catch up on everything they have to Workers work harder and longer, change their work tasks more frequently, and have more and more reasons to worry about job security Bosses, colleagues, family members, lovers, and friends expect instant responses to voice mail and email messages Even college students have become bound to their desks by an environment in which faculty, friends, and other members of the college community increasingly their work online Studies of time spent on instant messaging services would probably show staggering use This is not what technology was supposed to be doing for us New technologies, from genetic research to the Internet, offer all sorts of benefits and opportunities But, when new tools make life more difficult and stressful rather than easier and more meaningful – and we are, as a society, barely conscious of it – then something has gone seriously awry, both with our expectations for technology and our understanding of how it should benefit us From “Summit 1” by Joan Saslow & Allen Ascher Question 36: According to the first three paragraphs, technological tools that were designed to make our lives easier A have brought us complete happiness B have fully met our expectations C have not interfered with our privacy D have turned out to us more harm than good Question 37: Which of the following is NOT true about technological tools, according to new surveys? A They make our life more stressful B They bring more leisure to our life C They are used even during vacations D They are being increasingly used Question 38: The word “inconceivable” in the passage is closest in meaning to” ” A unforgettable B unimaginable C predictable D foreseeable Question 39: It can be inferred from the fourth paragraph that A it is compulsory that employees go to the office, even on days off B employees have more freedom to decide what time they start and finish work C employers are more demanding and have efficient means to monitor employees D life is more relaxing with cell phones and other technological devices Question 40: The word “They” in the fourth paragraph refers to A employers B employees C workers D tasks Question 41: This passage has probably been taken from A a science review B a political journal C an advertisement D a fashion magazine Question 42: Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage? A Expectations and Plain Reality B Benefits of Technology C Research on the Roles of Computers D Changes at the Workplace 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 67 to 76 Very few people, groups, or governments oppose globalization in its entirety Instead, critics of globalization believe aspects of the way globalization operates should be changed The debate over globalization is about what the best rules are for governing the global economy so that its advantages can grow while its problems can be solved On one side of this debate are those who stress the benefits of removing barriers to international trade and investment, allowing capital to be allocated more efficiently and giving consumers greater freedom of choice With free-market globalization, investment funds can move unimpeded from the rich countries to the developing countries Consumers can benefit from cheaper products because reduced taxes make goods produced at low cost from faraway places cheaper to buy Producers of goods gain by selling to a wider market More competition keeps sellers on their toes and allows ideas and new technology to spread and benefit others On the other side of the debate are critics who see neo-liberal policies as producing greater poverty, inequality, social conflict, cultural destruction, and environmental damage They say that the most developed nations – the United States, Germany, and Japan – succeeded not because of free trade but because of protectionism and subsidies They argue that the more recently successful economies of South Korea, Taiwan, and China all had strong state-led development strategies that did not follow neoliberalism These critics think that government encouragement of “infant industries” – that is, industries that are just beginning to develop – enables a country to become internationally competitive Furthermore, those who criticize the Washington Consensus suggest that the inflow and outflow of money from speculative investors must be limited to prevent bubbles These bubbles are characterized by the rapid inflow of foreign funds that bid up domestic stock markets and property values When the economy cannot sustain such expectation, the bubbles burst as investors panic and pull their money out of the country Protests by what is called the anti-globalization movement are seldom directed against globalization itself but rather against abuses that harm the rights of workers and the environment The question raised by nongovernmental organizations and protesters at WTO and IMF gatherings is whether globalization will result in a rise of living standards or a race to the bottom as competition takes the form of lowering living standards and undermining environmental regulations One of the key problems of the 21 st century will be determining to what extent markets should be regulated to promote fair competition, honest dealing, and fair distribution of public goods on a global scale From “Globalization” by Tabb, William K., Microsoft ® Student 2009 [DVD] Question 43: It is stated in the passage that A the protests of globalization are directed against globalization itself B the United States, Germany, and Japan succeeded in helping infant industries C suppoters of globalization stress the benefits of removing trade barriers D critics of globalization say that the successful economies are all in Asia Question 44: Supporters of free-market globalization point out that A consumers can benefit from cheaper products B.there will be less competition among producers C taxes that are paid on goods will be increased D investment will be allocated only to rich countries Question 45: The word “allocated” in the passage mostly means “ _” A removed B solved C offered D distributed Question 46: The phrase “keeps sellers on their toes” in the passage mostly means “ _” A makes sellers responsive to any changes B allows sellers to stand on their own feet C forces sellers to go bare-footed D prevents sellers from selling new products Question 47: According to critics of globalization, several developed countries have become rich because of A their neo-liberal policies B their help to developing countries C their prevention of bubbles D their protectionism and subsidies Question 48: Infant industries mentioned in the passage are _ A successful economies B young companies C development strategies D young industries Question 49: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A Critics believe the way globalization operates should be changed B The anti-globalization movement was set up to end globalization C Some Asian countries had strong state-led economic strategies D Hardly anyone disapproves of globalization in its entirety Question 50: The debate over globalization is about how _ A to use neo-liberal policies for the benefit of the rich countries C to spread ideas and strategies for globalization B to govern the global economy for the benefit of the community D to terminate globalization in its entirely [...]... for the benefit of the rich countries C to spread ideas and strategies for globalization B to govern the global economy for the benefit of the community D to terminate globalization in its entirely ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC 10 - KEY 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 Question... have C must have been D could have been Question 26: We bought some A German lovely old glasses C German old lovely glasses B lovely old German glasses D old lovely German glasses Question 27: This is the third time James the volunteer program to the village A joins B joined C has joined D has been joining Question 28: The higher the content of carbon dioxide in the air is, _ A the more heat... services would probably show staggering use This is not what technology was supposed to be doing for us New technologies, from genetic research to the Internet, offer all sorts of benefits and opportunities But, when new tools make life more difficult and stressful rather than easier and more meaningful – and we are, as a society, barely conscious of it – then something has gone seriously awry, both with... 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