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SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) Mark(s) ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 485 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……… 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 comb B come C something D done Question 2:A washed B called C talked D passed Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 03 to 07 The University of Oxford, informally called "Oxford University", or simply "Oxford", (3) in the city of Oxford, in England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world It is also considered as one of the world's leading (4) institutions The university traces, its roots back to at least the end of the 11th century, although the exact date of foundation remains unclear Academically, Oxford is consistently ranked in the world's top ten universities The University is also open to overseas students, primarily from American universities, who may enroll in study abroad programs during the summer months for more than a century, it has served as the home of the Rhodes Scholarship, (5) brings highly accomplished students from a number of countries to study at Oxford as (6) The University of Oxford is also a place where many talented leaders from all over the world used to study Twenty-five British Prime Ministers attended Oxford, including Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair At (7) 25 other international leaders have been educated atoxford, and this number includes King Harald V of Norway and King Abdullah II of Jordan Bill Clinton is the first American President to attend Oxford Forty-seven Nobel prize winners have studied or taught at Oxford Question 3:A put B located C stood D placed Question 4:A academic B scholar C graduating D learning Question 5:A that B which C where D whose Question 6:A postgraduated B postgraduation C postgraduating D postgraduates Question 7:A last B late C lately D least 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 8: David broke his leg He couldn’t play in the final A But for his broken leg, David couldn’t have played in the final B If David didn’t break his leg, he could play in the final C David couldn’t play in the final due to his broken leg D If David hadn’t broken his leg, he could play in the final now Question 9: My father couldn't go to my sister's wedding party He was so ill A My father was so ill that he could go to my sister's wedding party B My father was so ill that he couldn't go to my sister's wedding party C My father is too ill that he can't go my sister's wedding party D My father is so ill that he couldn't go to my sister's wedding party 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 10: I am looking for a temporary job in my home town A professional B complicated C good D permanent Question 11: Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional A pressure B free C mandatory D voluntary 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 12: They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them A but B asked C to tell D what did happen Question 13: Not until she left I knew that she had been very important for me A Not until B for C I knew D she left Question 14: The meeting was so long that many people left before it had ended A many B left C long D had ended Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 15: ~ Nam: "This is a souvenir for you I bought it when I was in Scotland." ~ Hoa: " ." A Thank you very much It’s so beautiful B Don’t mention it It must have cost a lot C My pleasure It’s really nice D Thanks anyway Question 16: Lan is talking to a taxi driver at the airport ~ Taxi driver: "Shall I help you with your big suitcase?" ~ Lan: " " A Not a chance B I can‘t agree more C That‘s very kind of you D What a pity! Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 17: ., I would give a party A She were to come next month B Should she come next month C If she come next month D If she came here now Question 18: We are going to A have our house redecorated B have our house to be redecorated C getour house being redecorated D have our house be redecorated Question 19: In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye .with the interviewers A touch B contact C link D connection Question 20: The teacher, along with her students, … going to school at the moment A are B was C were D is Question 21: My mother tells me that she .since she was four A has been sung B had sung C has been singing D sang Question 22: Hurry up! It’s time we .for next week’s examination A will study B have studied C had studied D studied Question 23: He congratulated the team all their games A on having won B winning C to win D for their winning Question 24: The film didn’t really .our expectation, unfortunately A fall short of B meet with C put in for D come up to Question 25: A number of students nowadays… ideal jobs when they graduate from university A doesn’t find B wasn’t find C wasn’t founded D don’t find Question 26: he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came A Hardly had B Not until had C No longer has D No sooner had Question 27: The book is so interesting that I can't A put it down B put down it C be put down D put down Question 28: The worker was .his boss expected, so he was offered a raise A more hard-working as B more hard-working C more hard-working than D as hard-working than 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 29: She spoke so fast that nobody understood her A So fast did she speak that nobody understood her B So fast she spoke that nobody understood her C Such fast she spoke that nobody understood her D Such fast did she speak that nobody understood her Question 30: I did not come to your party due to the rain A Suppose it did not rain, I would come to your party B If it had not rained, I would have come to your party C If it did not rain, I would come to your party D If it rained, I came to your party Question 31: Although my parents Eire busy at work, they try tofind time for their children A Busy at work as my parents are, they try tofind time for their children B My parents are so busy at work that they cannot find time for their children C My parents are too busy at work tofind time for their children D My friends rarely have time for their children because they are busy at work Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 32:A impossible B entertainment C adorable D ability Question 33:A difficult B corporate C different D engineer 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 34: Aquatic sports have long been acknowledged as excellent ways to take physical exercise A recognized B reduced C practiced D encouraged Question 35: There used to be a shop at the end of the street but it went out of business a year ago A closed down B closed into C closed up D closed Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, orD on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42 Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300 By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival - and the survival of our planet Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animals reserves They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed Question 36: What does the word "this" refer to in the passage? A The decrease in the Bengal tiger population B Killing animals for personal satisfaction C Interest in material gain D Bengal tiger Question 37: Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction? A Paragraph B all of them C Paragraph D Paragraph Question 38: The word “callousness” could be best replaced by which of the following? A independence B incompetence C indirectness D insensitivity Question 39: The word "poachers" could be best replaced by which of the following? A Trained hunters B Enterprising researchers C Illegal hunters D Concerned scientists Question 40: What does the term "international boycott" refer to? A Buying and selling of animal products overseas B Defraying the costof maintaining national parks C A refusal to buy animal products worldwide D A global increase in animal survival Question 41: Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated"? A set aside B organized C taken D combined Question 42: What is the main topic of the passage? A The Bengal tiger B Endangered species C International boycotts D Problems with industrialization 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 43 to 50 Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with care View a career as an opportunity to something you love, not simply as a way to earn a living Investing the time and effort to thoroughly explore your options can mean the difference between finding a stimulating and rewarding career and move from job to unsatisfying job in an attempt tofind the rightone Work influences virtually every aspectof your life, from your choice of friends to where you live Here are just a few of the factors to consider Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision You may want to begin by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses Think about the classes, hobbies, and surroundings that you find most appealing Ask yourself questions, such as "Would you like to travel? Do you want to work with children ? Are you more suited to solitary or cooperative work ? "There are no rightor wrong answers; only you know what is important to you Determine which job features you require, which ones you would prefer, and which ones you cannot accept Then rank them in order of importance to you The setting of the job is one factor to take into account You may not want to sit at a desk all day If not, there are diversity occupation - building inspector, supervisor, real estate agent - that involve a great deal of time away from the office Geographical location may be a concern, and employment in some fields is concentrated in certain regions Advertising job can generally be found only in large cities On the other hand, many industries such as hospitality, law education, and retail sales are found in all regions of the country If a high salary is important to you, not judge a career by its starting wages Many jobs, such as insurance sales, offers relatively low starting salaries; however, pay substantially increases along with your experience, additional training, promotions and commission Don’t rule out any occupation without learning more about it Some industries evoke positive or negative associations The traveling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a plumber does not Remember that many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and may have merits or demerits that are less obvious Flight attendants must work long, grueling hours without sleeps, whereas plumbers can be as highly paid as some doctors Another point to consider is that as you get mature, you will likely to develop new interests and skills that may point the way to new opportunities The choice you make today need not be your final one Question 43: According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person who does not want to live in a big city? A law B plumbing C advertising D retail sales Question 44: The word "assessing" in paragraph could best be replaced by A considering B measuring C discovering D disposing Question 45: The author states that "There are no rightor wrong answers" in order to A show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process B indicate that the answers are not really important C emphasize that each person’s answers will be different D indicate that each person’s answers may change over time Question 46: The word "them" in paragraph refers to A answers B questions C jobs D features Question 47: In paragraph 4, the author suggests that A you will probably jobless at some time in the future B you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully C as you getolder, your career will probably less fulfilling D you may want to change careers at some time in the future Question 48: According to the passage, which of the following is true? A If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming flight attendant B To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs C To make a lotof money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary D Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate Question 49: Those are all the factors you should take into account when choosing a job except A Your likes and your dislikes B Geographical location C Your strengths and weaknesses D The atmosphere at work Question 50: It can be inferred from the paragraph that A a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career B insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career C jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid D people should constantly work toward the next promotion SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) Mark(s) ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 228 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……… 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 comb B come C done D something Question 2:A washed B talked C passed D called Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 03 to 07 The University of Oxford, informally called "Oxford University", or simply "Oxford", (3) in the city of Oxford, in England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world It is also considered as one of the world's leading (4) institutions The university traces, its roots back to at least the end of the 11th century, although the exact date of foundation remains unclear Academically, Oxford is consistently ranked in the world's top ten universities The University is also open to overseas students, primarily from American universities, who may enroll in study abroad programs during the summer months for more than a century, it has served as the home of the Rhodes Scholarship, (5) brings highly accomplished students from a number of countries to study at Oxford as (6) The University of Oxford is also a place where many talented leaders from all over the world used to study Twenty-five British Prime Ministers attended Oxford, including Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair At (7) 25 other international leaders have been educated atoxford, and this number includes King Harald V of Norway and King Abdullah II of Jordan Bill Clinton is the first American President to attend Oxford Forty-seven Nobel prize winners have studied or taught at Oxford Question 3:A placed B located C stood D put Question 4:A learning B scholar C graduating D academic Question 5:A whose B that C which D where Question 6:A postgraduating B postgraduation C postgraduates D postgraduated Question 7:A last B lately C least D late 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 8: Not until she left I knew that she had been very important for me A Not until B she left C for D I knew Question 9: They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them A to tell B asked C what did happen D but Question 10: The meeting was so long that many people left before it had ended A long B left C many D had ended Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 11: Lan is talking to a taxi driver at the airport ~ Taxi driver: "Shall I help you with your big suitcase?" ~ Lan: " " A What a pity! B That‘s very kind of you C Not a chance D I can‘t agree more Question 12: ~ Nam: "This is a souvenir for you I bought it when I was in Scotland." ~ Hoa: " ." A Thanks anyway B Don’t mention it It must have cost a lot C My pleasure It’s really nice D Thank you very much It’s so beautiful 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: In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye .with the interviewers A link B touch C contact D connection Question 14: My mother tells me that she .since she was four A had sung B has been sung C sang D has been singing Question 15: The film didn’t really .our expectation, unfortunately A come up to B fall short of C meet with D put in for Question 16: Hurry up! It’s time we .for next week’s examination A have studied B had studied C studied D will study Question 17: The book is so interesting that I can't A put it down B be put down C put down it D put down Question 18: He congratulated the team all their games A on having won B for their winning C to win D winning Question 19: We are going to A have our house be redecorated B have our house redecorated C have our house to be redecorated D getour house being redecorated Question 20: he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came A No longer has B Not until had C No sooner had D Hardly had Question 21: The teacher, along with her students, … going to school at the moment A is B was C are D were Question 22: ., I would give a party A She were to come next month B If she come next month C If she came here now D Should she come next month Question 23: A number of students nowadays… ideal jobs when they graduate from university A wasn’t find B doesn’t find C don’t find D wasn’t founded Question 24: The worker was .his boss expected, so he was offered a raise A more hard-working B more hard-working as C as hard-working than D more hard-working than 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 25: I am looking for a temporary job in my home town A complicated B professional C permanent D good Question 26: Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional A free B pressure C voluntary D mandatory 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 27: Aquatic sports have long been acknowledged as excellent ways to take physical exercise A reduced B recognized C encouraged D practiced Question 28: There used to be a shop at the end of the street but it went out of business a year ago A closed up B closed into C closed D closed down 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 29: I did not come to your party due to the rain A If it did not rain, I would come to your party B If it had not rained, I would have come to your party C Suppose it did not rain, I would come to your party D If it rained, I came to your party Question 30: Although my parents Eire busy at work, they try tofind time for their children A Busy at work as my parents are, they try tofind time for their children B My friends rarely have time for their children because they are busy at work C My parents are too busy at work tofind time for their children D My parents are so busy at work that they cannot find time for their children Question 31: She spoke so fast that nobody understood her A So fast she spoke that nobody understood her B Such fast she spoke that nobody understood her C So fast did she speak that nobody understood her D Such fast did she speak that nobody understood her 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 32: David broke his leg He couldn’t play in the final A If David hadn’t broken his leg, he could play in the final now B If David didn’t break his leg, he could play in the final C David couldn’t play in the final due to his broken leg D But for his broken leg, David couldn’t have played in the final Question 33: My father couldn't go to my sister's wedding party He was so ill A My father was so ill that he couldn't go to my sister's wedding party B My father was so ill that he could go to my sister's wedding party C My father is too ill that he can't go my sister's wedding party D My father is so ill that he couldn't go to my sister's wedding party Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 34:A ability B adorable C impossible D entertainment Question 35:A difficult B engineer C different D corporate Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, orD on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42 Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300 By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival - and the survival of our planet Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animals reserves They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed Question 36: What is the main topic of the passage? A The Bengal tiger B Problems with industrialization C International boycotts D Endangered species Question 37: The word "poachers" could be best replaced by which of the following? A Trained hunters B Enterprising researchers C Illegal hunters D Concerned scientists Question 38: What does the word "this" refer to in the passage? A The decrease in the Bengal tiger population B Killing animals for personal satisfaction C Bengal tiger D Interest in material gain Question 39: The word “callousness” could be best replaced by which of the following? A independence B indirectness C incompetence D insensitivity Question 40: Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction? A Paragraph B all of them C Paragraph D Paragraph Question 41: Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated"? A combined B taken C set aside D organized Question 42: What does the term "international boycott" refer to? A Defraying the costof maintaining national parks B A refusal to buy animal products worldwide C Buying and selling of animal products overseas D A global increase in animal survival 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 43 to 50 Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with care View a career as an opportunity to something you love, not simply as a way to earn a living Investing the time and effort to thoroughly explore your options can mean the difference between finding a stimulating and rewarding career and move from job to unsatisfying job in an attempt tofind the rightone Work influences virtually every aspectof your life, from your choice of friends to where you live Here are just a few of the factors to consider Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision You may want to begin by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses Think about the classes, hobbies, and surroundings that you find most appealing Ask yourself questions, such as "Would you like to travel? Do you want to work with children ? Are you more suited to solitary or cooperative work ? "There are no rightor wrong answers; only you know what is important to you Determine which job features you require, which ones you would prefer, and which ones you cannot accept Then rank them in order of importance to you The setting of the job is one factor to take into account You may not want to sit at a desk all day If not, there are diversity occupation - building inspector, supervisor, real estate agent - that involve a great deal of time away from the office Geographical location may be a concern, and employment in some fields is concentrated in certain regions Advertising job can generally be found only in large cities On the other hand, many industries such as hospitality, law education, and retail sales are found in all regions of the country If a high salary is important to you, not judge a career by its starting wages Many jobs, such as insurance sales, offers relatively low starting salaries; however, pay substantially increases along with your experience, additional training, promotions and commission Don’t rule out any occupation without learning more about it Some industries evoke positive or negative associations The traveling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a plumber does not Remember that many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and may have merits or demerits that are less obvious Flight attendants must work long, grueling hours without sleeps, whereas plumbers can be as highly paid as some doctors Another point to consider is that as you get mature, you will likely to develop new interests and skills that may point the way to new opportunities The choice you make today need not be your final one Question 43: Those are all the factors you should take into account when choosing a job except A The atmosphere at work B Your strengths and weaknesses C Geographical location D Your likes and your dislikes Question 44: In paragraph 4, the author suggests that A you may want to change careers at some time in the future B as you getolder, your career will probably less fulfilling C you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully D you will probably jobless at some time in the future Question 45: According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person who does not want to live in a big city? A law B plumbing C advertising D retail sales Question 46: The word "them" in paragraph refers to A questions B jobs C features D answers Question 47: The word "assessing" in paragraph could best be replaced by A measuring B discovering C disposing D considering Question 48: The author states that "There are no rightor wrong answers" in order to A indicate that each person’s answers may change over time B show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process C emphasize that each person’s answers will be different D indicate that the answers are not really important Question 49: According to the passage, which of the following is true? A To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs B To make a lotof money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary C Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate D If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming flight attendant Question 50: It can be inferred from the paragraph that A people should constantly work toward the next promotion B a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career C insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career D jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) Mark(s) ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 935 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……… 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 something B comb C come D done Question 2:A talked B called C passed D washed 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 3: I am looking for a temporary job in my home town A complicated B good C professional D permanent Question 4: Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional A mandatory B free C voluntary D pressure 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 05 to 12 Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with care View a career as an opportunity to something you love, not simply as a way to earn a living Investing the time and effort to thoroughly explore your options can mean the difference between finding a stimulating and rewarding career and move from job to unsatisfying job in an attempt tofind the rightone Work influences virtually every aspectof your life, from your choice of friends to where you live Here are just a few of the factors to consider Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision You may want to begin by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses Think about the classes, hobbies, and surroundings that you find most appealing Ask yourself questions, such as "Would you like to travel? Do you want to work with children ? Are you more suited to solitary or cooperative work ? "There are no rightor wrong answers; only you know what is important to you Determine which job features you require, which ones you would prefer, and which ones you cannot accept Then rank them in order of importance to you The setting of the job is one factor to take into account You may not want to sit at a desk all day If not, there are diversity occupation - building inspector, supervisor, real estate agent - that involve a great deal of time away from the office Geographical location may be a concern, and employment in some fields is concentrated in certain regions Advertising job can generally be found only in large cities On the other hand, many industries such as hospitality, law education, and retail sales are found in all regions of the country If a high salary is important to you, not judge a career by its starting wages Many jobs, such as insurance sales, offers relatively low starting salaries; however, pay substantially increases along with your experience, additional training, promotions and commission Don’t rule out any occupation without learning more about it Some industries evoke positive or negative associations The traveling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a plumber does not Remember that many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and may have merits or demerits that are less obvious Flight attendants must work long, grueling hours without sleeps, whereas plumbers can be as highly paid as some doctors Another point to consider is that as you get mature, you will likely to develop new interests and skills that may point the way to new opportunities The choice you make today need not be your final one Question 5: According to the passage, which of the following is true? A To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs B If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming flight attendant C To make a lotof money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary D Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate Question 6: The author states that "There are no rightor wrong answers" in order to A indicate that the answers are not really important B indicate that each person’s answers may change over time C emphasize that each person’s answers will be different D show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process Question 7: Those are all the factors you should take into account when choosing a job except A Geographical location B The atmosphere at work C Your strengths and weaknesses D Your likes and your dislikes Question 8: The word "them" in paragraph refers to A questions B features C answers D jobs Question 9: It can be inferred from the paragraph that A people should constantly work toward the next promotion B insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career C a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career D jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid Question 10: The word "assessing" in paragraph could best be replaced by A considering B measuring C disposing D discovering Question 11: In paragraph 4, the author suggests that A you may want to change careers at some time in the future B you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully C as you getolder, your career will probably less fulfilling D you will probably jobless at some time in the future Question 12: According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person who does not want to live in a big city? A plumbing B law C retail sales D advertising Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 13: Lan is talking to a taxi driver at the airport ~ Taxi driver: "Shall I help you with your big suitcase?" ~ Lan: " " A What a pity! B Not a chance C I can‘t agree more D That‘s very kind of you Question 14: ~ Nam: "This is a souvenir for you I bought it when I was in Scotland." ~ Hoa: " ." A Thanks anyway B My pleasure It’s really nice C Don’t mention it It must have cost a lot D Thank you very much It’s so beautiful 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 15 to 21 Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300 By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival - and the survival of our planet Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animals reserves They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed Question 15: Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated"? A set aside B organized C combined D taken Question 16: What is the main topic of the passage? A Endangered species B Problems with industrialization C International boycotts D The Bengal tiger Question 17: What does the term "international boycott" refer to? A Buying and selling of animal products overseas B A global increase in animal survival C Defraying the costof maintaining national parks D A refusal to buy animal products worldwide Question 18: The word “callousness” could be best replaced by which of the following? A indirectness B insensitivity C incompetence D independence Question 19: Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction? A all of them B Paragraph C Paragraph D Paragraph Question 20: The word "poachers" could be best replaced by which of the following? A Trained hunters B Concerned scientists C Illegal hunters D Enterprising researchers Question 21: What does the word "this" refer to in the passage? A The decrease in the Bengal tiger population B Interest in material gain C Killing animals for personal satisfaction D Bengal tiger Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 22: The book is so interesting that I can't A be put down B put down it C put down D put it down Question 15: he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came A Hardly had B No longer has C Not until had D No sooner had Question 16: The film didn’t really .our expectation, unfortunately A come up to B fall short of C meet with D put in for Question 17: A number of students nowadays… ideal jobs when they graduate from university A don’t find B doesn’t find C wasn’t founded D wasn’t find Question 18: The worker was .his boss expected, so he was offered a raise A more hard-working B as hard-working than C more hard-working as D more hard-working than Question 19: In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye .with the interviewers A contact B connection C link D touch Question 20: My mother tells me that she .since she was four A has been singing B sang C had sung D has been sung Question 21: The book is so interesting that I can't A be put down B put it down C put down it D put down Question 22: ., I would give a party A She were to come next month B If she come next month C If she came here now D Should she come next month Question 23: Hurry up! It’s time we .for next week’s examination A have studied B will study C studied D had studied Question 24: We are going to A have our house redecorated B have our house to be redecorated C getour house being redecorated D have our house be redecorated 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: Aquatic sports have long been acknowledged as excellent ways to take physical exercise A recognized B encouraged C reduced D practiced Question 26: There used to be a shop at the end of the street but it went out of business a year ago A closed into B closed C closed up D closed down Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 27: ~ Nam: "This is a souvenir for you I bought it when I was in Scotland." ~ Hoa: " ." A Thanks anyway B Don’t mention it It must have cost a lot C My pleasure It’s really nice D Thank you very much It’s so beautiful Question 28: Lan is talking to a taxi driver at the airport ~ Taxi driver: "Shall I help you with your big suitcase?" ~ Lan: " " A What a pity! B That‘s very kind of you C I can‘t agree more D Not a chance 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 29 to 36 Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with care View a career as an opportunity to something you love, not simply as a way to earn a living Investing the time and effort to thoroughly explore your options can mean the difference between finding a stimulating and rewarding career and move from job to unsatisfying job in an attempt tofind the rightone Work influences virtually every aspectof your life, from your choice of friends to where you live Here are just a few of the factors to consider Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision You may want to begin by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses Think about the classes, hobbies, and surroundings that you find most appealing Ask yourself questions, such as "Would you like to travel? Do you want to work with children ? Are you more suited to solitary or cooperative work ? "There are no rightor wrong answers; only you know what is important to you Determine which job features you require, which ones you would prefer, and which ones you cannot accept Then rank them in order of importance to you The setting of the job is one factor to take into account You may not want to sit at a desk all day If not, there are diversity occupation - building inspector, supervisor, real estate agent - that involve a great deal of time away from the office Geographical location may be a concern, and employment in some fields is concentrated in certain regions Advertising job can generally be found only in large cities On the other hand, many industries such as hospitality, law education, and retail sales are found in all regions of the country If a high salary is important to you, not judge a career by its starting wages Many jobs, such as insurance sales, offers relatively low starting salaries; however, pay substantially increases along with your experience, additional training, promotions and commission Don’t rule out any occupation without learning more about it Some industries evoke positive or negative associations The traveling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a plumber does not Remember that many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and may have merits or demerits that are less obvious Flight attendants must work long, grueling hours without sleeps, whereas plumbers can be as highly paid as some doctors Another point to consider is that as you get mature, you will likely to develop new interests and skills that may point the way to new opportunities The choice you make today need not be your final one Question 29: The word "them" in paragraph refers to A questions B features C jobs D answers Question 30: According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person who does not want to live in a big city? A retail sales B plumbing C law D advertising Question 31: In paragraph 4, the author suggests that A you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully B as you getolder, your career will probably less fulfilling C you may want to change careers at some time in the future D you will probably jobless at some time in the future Question 32: The word "assessing" in paragraph could best be replaced by A measuring B discovering C disposing D considering Question 33: According to the passage, which of the following is true? A To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs B Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate C If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming flight attendant D To make a lotof money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary Question 34: It can be inferred from the paragraph that A people should constantly work toward the next promotion B a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career C jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid D insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career Question 35: Those are all the factors you should take into account when choosing a job except A Your likes and your dislikes B Geographical location C Your strengths and weaknesses D The atmosphere at work Question 36: The author states that "There are no rightor wrong answers" in order to A indicate that each person’s answers may change over time B indicate that the answers are not really important C emphasize that each person’s answers will be different D show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process 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 37: My father couldn't go to my sister's wedding party He was so ill A My father is so ill that he couldn't go to my sister's wedding party B My father was so ill that he couldn't go to my sister's wedding party C My father was so ill that he could go to my sister's wedding party D My father is too ill that he can't go my sister's wedding party Question 38: David broke his leg He couldn’t play in the final A David couldn’t play in the final due to his broken leg B But for his broken leg, David couldn’t have played in the final C If David hadn’t broken his leg, he could play in the final now D If David didn’t break his leg, he could play in the final 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 39: She spoke so fast that nobody understood her A So fast did she speak that nobody understood her B Such fast she spoke that nobody understood her C Such fast did she speak that nobody understood her D So fast she spoke that nobody understood her Question 40: I did not come to your party due to the rain A Suppose it did not rain, I would come to your party B If it did not rain, I would come to your party C If it had not rained, I would have come to your party D If it rained, I came to your party Question 41: Although my parents Eire busy at work, they try tofind time for their children A Busy at work as my parents are, they try tofind time for their children B My parents are so busy at work that they cannot find time for their children C My parents are too busy at work tofind time for their children D My friends rarely have time for their children because they are busy at work Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 42 to 46 The University of Oxford, informally called "Oxford University", or simply "Oxford", (42) in the city of Oxford, in England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world It is also considered as one of the world's leading (43) institutions The university traces, its roots back to at least the end of the 11th century, although the exact date of foundation remains unclear Academically, Oxford is consistently ranked in the world's top ten universities The University is also open to overseas students, primarily from American universities, who may enroll in study abroad programs during the summer months for more than a century, it has served as the home of the Rhodes Scholarship, (44) brings highly accomplished students from a number of countries to study at Oxford as (45) The University of Oxford is also a place where many talented leaders from all over the world used to study Twenty-five British Prime Ministers attended Oxford, including Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair At (46) 25 other international leaders have been educated atoxford, and this number includes King Harald V of Norway and King Abdullah II of Jordan Bill Clinton is the first American President to attend Oxford Forty-seven Nobel prize winners have studied or taught at Oxford Question 42:A put B stood C located D placed Question 43:A learning B scholar C academic D graduating Question 44:A where B that C whose D which Question 45:A postgraduation B postgraduated C postgraduates D postgraduating Question 46:A least B lately C late D last 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 47:A talked B washed C called D passed Question 48:A comb B done C come D something 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 49: I am looking for a temporary job in my home town A complicated B professional C good D permanent Question 50: Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional A pressure B voluntary C free D mandatory SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) Mark(s) ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 544 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……… 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 1: My father couldn't go to my sister's wedding party He was so ill A My father is so ill that he couldn't go to my sister's wedding party B My father is too ill that he can't go my sister's wedding party C My father was so ill that he couldn't go to my sister's wedding party D My father was so ill that he could go to my sister's wedding party Question 2: David broke his leg He couldn’t play in the final A If David didn’t break his leg, he could play in the final B David couldn’t play in the final due to his broken leg C If David hadn’t broken his leg, he could play in the final now D But for his broken leg, David couldn’t have played in the final Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3:A impossible B adorable C entertainment D ability Question 4:A different B engineer C difficult D corporate 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 5: They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them A what did happen B asked C but D to tell Question 6: The meeting was so long that many people left before it had ended A had ended B many C left D long Question 7: Not until she left I knew that she had been very important for me A Not until B for C she left D I knew  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 8: Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional A free B mandatory C voluntary D pressure Question 9: I am looking for a temporary job in my home town A permanent B professional C complicated D good Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 10: Lan is talking to a taxi driver at the airport ~ Taxi driver: "Shall I help you with your big suitcase?" ~ Lan: " " A I can‘t agree more B Not a chance C That‘s very kind of you D What a pity! Question 11: ~ Nam: "This is a souvenir for you I bought it when I was in Scotland." ~ Hoa: " ." A Thank you very much It’s so beautiful B Don’t mention it It must have cost a lot C Thanks anyway D My pleasure It’s really nice 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 12: There used to be a shop at the end of the street but it went out of business a year ago A closed into B closed down C closed up D closed Question 13: Aquatic sports have long been acknowledged as excellent ways to take physical exercise A reduced B recognized C encouraged D practiced Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 14: ., I would give a party A She were to come next month B If she came here now C If she come next month D Should she come next month Question 15: The book is so interesting that I can't A put it down B put down C put down it D be put down Question 16: My mother tells me that she .since she was four A has been sung B sang C had sung D has been singing Question 17: The film didn’t really .our expectation, unfortunately A come up to B meet with C fall short of D put in for Question 18: The teacher, along with her students, … going to school at the moment A was B were C are D is Question 19: We are going to A have our house redecorated B getour house being redecorated C have our house be redecorated D have our house to be redecorated Question 20: he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came A Hardly had B No sooner had C No longer has D Not until had Question 21: He congratulated the team all their games A for their winning B on having won C to win D winning Question 22: In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye .with the interviewers A contact B link C touch D connection Question 23: Hurry up! It’s time we .for next week’s examination A studied B have studied C had studied D will study Question 24: A number of students nowadays… ideal jobs when they graduate from university A wasn’t find B doesn’t find C don’t find D wasn’t founded Question 25: The worker was .his boss expected, so he was offered a raise A more hard-working B more hard-working as C as hard-working than D more hard-working than 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 26: She spoke so fast that nobody understood her A Such fast did she speak that nobody understood her B Such fast she spoke that nobody understood her C So fast she spoke that nobody understood her D So fast did she speak that nobody understood her Question 27: Although my parents Eire busy at work, they try tofind time for their children A Busy at work as my parents are, they try tofind time for their children B My parents are so busy at work that they cannot find time for their children C My friends rarely have time for their children because they are busy at work D My parents are too busy at work tofind time for their children Question 28: I did not come to your party due to the rain A Suppose it did not rain, I would come to your party B If it rained, I came to your party C If it had not rained, I would have come to your party D If it did not rain, I would come to your party 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 29:A called B washed C talked D passed Question 30:A come B something C done D comb Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 38 Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with care View a career as an opportunity to something you love, not simply as a way to earn a living Investing the time and effort to thoroughly explore your options can mean the difference between finding a stimulating and rewarding career and move from job to unsatisfying job in an attempt tofind the rightone Work influences virtually every aspectof your life, from your choice of friends to where you live Here are just a few of the factors to consider Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision You may want to begin by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses Think about the classes, hobbies, and surroundings that you find most appealing Ask yourself questions, such as "Would you like to travel? Do you want to work with children ? Are you more suited to solitary or cooperative work ? "There are no rightor wrong answers; only you know what is important to you Determine which job features you require, which ones you would prefer, and which ones you cannot accept Then rank them in order of importance to you The setting of the job is one factor to take into account You may not want to sit at a desk all day If not, there are diversity occupation - building inspector, supervisor, real estate agent - that involve a great deal of time away from the office Geographical location may be a concern, and employment in some fields is concentrated in certain regions Advertising job can generally be found only in large cities On the other hand, many industries such as hospitality, law education, and retail sales are found in all regions of the country If a high salary is important to you, not judge a career by its starting wages Many jobs, such as insurance sales, offers relatively low starting salaries; however, pay substantially increases along with your experience, additional training, promotions and commission Don’t rule out any occupation without learning more about it Some industries evoke positive or negative associations The traveling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a plumber does not Remember that many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and may have merits or demerits that are less obvious Flight attendants must work long, grueling hours without sleeps, whereas plumbers can be as highly paid as some doctors Another point to consider is that as you get mature, you will likely to develop new interests and skills that may point the way to new opportunities The choice you make today need not be your final one Question 31: The author states that "There are no rightor wrong answers" in order to A indicate that the answers are not really important B show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process C indicate that each person’s answers may change over time D emphasize that each person’s answers will be different Question 32: It can be inferred from the paragraph that A people should constantly work toward the next promotion B insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career C jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid D a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career Question 33: According to the passage, which of the following is true? A To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs B If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming flight attendant C Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate D To make a lotof money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary Question 34: Those are all the factors you should take into account when choosing a job except A The atmosphere at work B Your strengths and weaknesses C Your likes and your dislikes D Geographical location Question 35: According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person who does not want to live in a big city? A advertising B law C retail sales D plumbing Question 36: The word "them" in paragraph refers to A questions B answers C jobs D features Question 37: In paragraph 4, the author suggests that A you may want to change careers at some time in the future B you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully C as you getolder, your career will probably less fulfilling D you will probably jobless at some time in the future Question 38: The word "assessing" in paragraph could best be replaced by A considering B discovering C measuring D disposing Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, orD on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 39 to 45 Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300 By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival - and the survival of our planet Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animals reserves They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed Question 39: What does the word "this" refer to in the passage? A The decrease in the Bengal tiger population B Interest in material gain C Bengal tiger D Killing animals for personal satisfaction Question 40: The word "poachers" could be best replaced by which of the following? A Concerned scientists B Illegal hunters C Trained hunters D Enterprising researchers Question 41: What is the main topic of the passage? A The Bengal tiger B Problems with industrialization C International boycotts D Endangered species Question 42: Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated"? A combined B taken C set aside D organized Question 43: Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction? A all of them B Paragraph C Paragraph D Paragraph Question 44: The word “callousness” could be best replaced by which of the following? A independence B insensitivity C indirectness D incompetence Question 45: What does the term "international boycott" refer to? A A global increase in animal survival B Defraying the costof maintaining national parks C Buying and selling of animal products overseas D A refusal to buy animal products worldwide Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 46 to 50 The University of Oxford, informally called "Oxford University", or simply "Oxford", (46) in the city of Oxford, in England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world It is also considered as one of the world's leading (47) institutions The university traces, its roots back to at least the end of the 11th century, although the exact date of foundation remains unclear Academically, Oxford is consistently ranked in the world's top ten universities The University is also open to overseas students, primarily from American universities, who may enroll in study abroad programs during the summer months for more than a century, it has served as the home of the Rhodes Scholarship, (48) brings highly accomplished students from a number of countries to study at Oxford as (49) The University of Oxford is also a place where many talented leaders from all over the world used to study Twenty-five British Prime Ministers attended Oxford, including Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair At (50) 25 other international leaders have been educated atoxford, and this number includes King Harald V of Norway and King Abdullah II of Jordan Bill Clinton is the first American President to attend Oxford Forty-seven Nobel prize winners have studied or taught at Oxford Question 46:A put B located C placed D stood Question 47:A academic B scholar C learning D graduating Question 48:A which B that C where D whose Question 49:A postgraduation B postgraduated C postgraduates D postgraduating Question 50:A least B lately C late D last SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 525 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mark(s) Mã Phách ……… 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 talked B passed C called D washed Question 2:A done B something C comb D come 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 3: Not until she left I knew that she had been very important for me A Not until B she left C for D I knew Question 4: They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them A but B what did happen C to tell D asked Question 5: The meeting was so long that many people left before it had ended A many B long C had ended D left Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 6: ~ Nam: "This is a souvenir for you I bought it when I was in Scotland." ~ Hoa: " ." A Thank you very much It’s so beautiful B Thanks anyway C Don’t mention it It must have cost a lot D My pleasure It’s really nice Question 7: Lan is talking to a taxi driver at the airport ~ Taxi driver: "Shall I help you with your big suitcase?" ~ Lan: " " A I can‘t agree more B What a pity! C That‘s very kind of you D Not a chance Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 8: ., I would give a party A If she come next month B Should she come next month C If she came here now D She were to come next month Question 9: He congratulated the team all their games A for their winning B on having won C winning D to win Question 10: Hurry up! It’s time we .for next week’s examination A had studied B will study C have studied D studied Question 11: he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came A Not until had B Hardly had C No sooner had D No longer has Question 12: The teacher, along with her students, … going to school at the moment A is B was C are D were Question 13: A number of students nowadays… ideal jobs when they graduate from university A don’t find B wasn’t founded C wasn’t find D doesn’t find Question 14: The film didn’t really .our expectation, unfortunately A meet with B put in for C fall short of D come up to Question 15: My mother tells me that she .since she was four A has been sung B has been singing C had sung D sang Question 16: In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye .with the interviewers A contact B link C touch D connection Question 17: The book is so interesting that I can't A put down B put it down C put down it D be put down Question 18: We are going to A have our house to be redecorated B have our house redecorated C have our house be redecorated D getour house being redecorated Question 19: The worker was .his boss expected, so he was offered a raise A more hard-working B as hard-working than C more hard-working than D more hard-working as Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 20:A ability B entertainment C adorable D impossible Question 21:A corporate B different C difficult D engineer 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 22: There used to be a shop at the end of the street but it went out of business a year ago A closed up B closed into C closed D closed down Question 23: Aquatic sports have long been acknowledged as excellent ways to take physical exercise A encouraged B practiced C reduced D recognized 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 24 to 31 Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with care View a career as an opportunity to something you love, not simply as a way to earn a living Investing the time and effort to thoroughly explore your options can mean the difference between finding a stimulating and rewarding career and move from job to unsatisfying job in an attempt tofind the rightone Work influences virtually every aspectof your life, from your choice of friends to where you live Here are just a few of the factors to consider Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision You may want to begin by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses Think about the classes, hobbies, and surroundings that you find most appealing Ask yourself questions, such as "Would you like to travel? Do you want to work with children ? Are you more suited to solitary or cooperative work ? "There are no rightor wrong answers; only you know what is important to you Determine which job features you require, which ones you would prefer, and which ones you cannot accept Then rank them in order of importance to you The setting of the job is one factor to take into account You may not want to sit at a desk all day If not, there are diversity occupation - building inspector, supervisor, real estate agent - that involve a great deal of time away from the office Geographical location may be a concern, and employment in some fields is concentrated in certain regions Advertising job can generally be found only in large cities On the other hand, many industries such as hospitality, law education, and retail sales are found in all regions of the country If a high salary is important to you, not judge a career by its starting wages Many jobs, such as insurance sales, offers relatively low starting salaries; however, pay substantially increases along with your experience, additional training, promotions and commission Don’t rule out any occupation without learning more about it Some industries evoke positive or negative associations The traveling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a plumber does not Remember that many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and may have merits or demerits that are less obvious Flight attendants must work long, grueling hours without sleeps, whereas plumbers can be as highly paid as some doctors Another point to consider is that as you get mature, you will likely to develop new interests and skills that may point the way to new opportunities The choice you make today need not be your final one Question 24: In paragraph 4, the author suggests that A you will probably jobless at some time in the future B as you getolder, your career will probably less fulfilling C you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully D you may want to change careers at some time in the future Question 25: It can be inferred from the paragraph that A jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid B a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career C people should constantly work toward the next promotion D insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career Question 26: The word "assessing" in paragraph could best be replaced by A measuring B disposing C discovering D considering Question 27: Those are all the factors you should take into account when choosing a job except A Your likes and your dislikes B Geographical location C Your strengths and weaknesses D The atmosphere at work Question 28: The word "them" in paragraph refers to A features B questions C jobs D answers Question 29: The author states that "There are no rightor wrong answers" in order to A show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process B indicate that each person’s answers may change over time C emphasize that each person’s answers will be different D indicate that the answers are not really important Question 30: According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person who does not want to live in a big city? A plumbing B advertising C retail sales D law Question 31: According to the passage, which of the following is true? A If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming flight attendant B To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs C To make a lotof money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary D Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate 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 32: Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional A mandatory B pressure C free D voluntary Question 33: I am looking for a temporary job in my home town A good B professional C complicated D permanent Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, orD on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 34 to 40 Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300 By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival - and the survival of our planet Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animals reserves They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed Question 34: What does the word "this" refer to in the passage? A Bengal tiger B The decrease in the Bengal tiger population C Interest in material gain D Killing animals for personal satisfaction Question 35: What is the main topic of the passage? A Endangered species B Problems with industrialization C International boycotts D The Bengal tiger Question 36: The word “callousness” could be best replaced by which of the following? A insensitivity B incompetence C indirectness D independence Question 37: The word "poachers" could be best replaced by which of the following? A Trained hunters B Enterprising researchers C Concerned scientists D Illegal hunters Question 38: Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated"? A combined B set aside C taken D organized Question 39: Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction? A Paragraph B Paragraph C Paragraph D all of them Question 40: What does the term "international boycott" refer to? A Buying and selling of animal products overseas B A global increase in animal survival C Defraying the costof maintaining national parks D A refusal to buy animal products worldwide Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 41 to 45 The University of Oxford, informally called "Oxford University", or simply "Oxford", (41) in the city of Oxford, in England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world It is also considered as one of the world's leading (42) institutions The university traces, its roots back to at least the end of the 11th century, although the exact date of foundation remains unclear Academically, Oxford is consistently ranked in the world's top ten universities The University is also open to overseas students, primarily from American universities, who may enroll in study abroad programs during the summer months for more than a century, it has served as the home of the Rhodes Scholarship, (43) brings highly accomplished students from a number of countries to study at Oxford as (44) The University of Oxford is also a place where many talented leaders from all over the world used to study Twenty-five British Prime Ministers attended Oxford, including Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair At (45) 25 other international leaders have been educated atoxford, and this number includes King Harald V of Norway and King Abdullah II of Jordan Bill Clinton is the first American President to attend Oxford Forty-seven Nobel prize winners have studied or taught at Oxford Question 41:A located B put C placed D stood Question 42:A scholar B graduating C academic D learning Question 43:A that B which C where D whose Question 44:A postgraduated B postgraduation C postgraduating D postgraduates Question 45:A lately B least C last D late 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 46: David broke his leg He couldn’t play in the final A David couldn’t play in the final due to his broken leg B But for his broken leg, David couldn’t have played in the final C If David didn’t break his leg, he could play in the final D If David hadn’t broken his leg, he could play in the final now Question 47: My father couldn't go to my sister's wedding party He was so ill A My father is too ill that he can't go my sister's wedding party B My father was so ill that he couldn't go to my sister's wedding party C My father was so ill that he could go to my sister's wedding party D My father is so ill that he couldn't go to my sister's wedding party 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 48: She spoke so fast that nobody understood her A Such fast she spoke that nobody understood her B So fast did she speak that nobody understood her C So fast she spoke that nobody understood her D Such fast did she speak that nobody understood her Question 49: Although my parents Eire busy at work, they try tofind time for their children A My parents are too busy at work tofind time for their children B My friends rarely have time for their children because they are busy at work C Busy at work as my parents are, they try tofind time for their children D My parents are so busy at work that they cannot find time for their children Question 50: I did not come to your party due to the rain A If it had not rained, I would have come to your party B If it rained, I came to your party C Suppose it did not rain, I would come to your party D If it did not rain, I would come to your party SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) Mark(s) ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 153 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……… 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 called B talked C passed D washed Question 2:A done B come C comb D something 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 3: The meeting was so long that many people left before it had ended A had ended B long C many D left Question 4: Not until she left I knew that she had been very important for me A I knew B for C Not until D she left Question 5: They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them A what did happen B asked C to tell D but Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 6: Lan is talking to a taxi driver at the airport ~ Taxi driver: "Shall I help you with your big suitcase?" ~ Lan: " " A I can‘t agree more B What a pity! C That‘s very kind of you D Not a chance Question 7: ~ Nam: "This is a souvenir for you I bought it when I was in Scotland." ~ Hoa: " ." A My pleasure It’s really nice B Don’t mention it It must have cost a lot C Thanks anyway D Thank you very much It’s so beautiful Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 8:A impossible B entertainment C adorable D ability Question 9:A engineer B difficult C corporate D different 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 10: I did not come to your party due to the rain A If it rained, I came to your party B If it did not rain, I would come to your party C Suppose it did not rain, I would come to your party D If it had not rained, I would have come to your party Question 11: She spoke so fast that nobody understood her A Such fast did she speak that nobody understood her B So fast did she speak that nobody understood her C So fast she spoke that nobody understood her D Such fast she spoke that nobody understood her Question 12: Although my parents Eire busy at work, they try tofind time for their children A My friends rarely have time for their children because they are busy at work B My parents are so busy at work that they cannot find time for their children C My parents are too busy at work tofind time for their children D Busy at work as my parents are, they try tofind time for their children  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: He congratulated the team all their games A on having won B for their winning C to win D winning Question 14: My mother tells me that she .since she was four A sang B had sung C has been sung D has been singing Question 15: A number of students nowadays… ideal jobs when they graduate from university A doesn’t find B wasn’t founded C wasn’t find D don’t find Question 16: ., I would give a party A If she came here now B If she come next month C She were to come next month D Should she come next month Question 17: The film didn’t really .our expectation, unfortunately A come up to B meet with C put in for D fall short of Question 18: In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye .with the interviewers A link B touch C contact D connection Question 19: Hurry up! It’s time we .for next week’s examination A studied B have studied C will study D had studied Question 20: he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came A Not until had B Hardly had C No sooner had D No longer has Question 21: The worker was .his boss expected, so he was offered a raise A as hard-working than B more hard-working as C more hard-working than D more hard-working Question 22: The teacher, along with her students, … going to school at the moment A are B is C was D were Question 23: The book is so interesting that I can't A put down B put down it C be put down D put it down Question 24: We are going to A have our house be redecorated B have our house redecorated C getour house being redecorated D have our house to be redecorated 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 25: I am looking for a temporary job in my home town A permanent B good C professional D complicated Question 26: Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional A mandatory B voluntary C pressure D free Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, orD on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 27 to 33 Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300 By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival - and the survival of our planet Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animals reserves They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed Question 27: What is the main topic of the passage? A Endangered species B International boycotts C The Bengal tiger D Problems with industrialization Question 28: What does the word "this" refer to in the passage? A Killing animals for personal satisfaction B The decrease in the Bengal tiger population C Bengal tiger D Interest in material gain Question 29: Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction? A Paragraph B all of them C Paragraph D Paragraph Question 30: What does the term "international boycott" refer to? A Defraying the costof maintaining national parks B A refusal to buy animal products worldwide C Buying and selling of animal products overseas D A global increase in animal survival Question 31: The word "poachers" could be best replaced by which of the following? A Trained hunters B Concerned scientists C Illegal hunters D Enterprising researchers Question 32: Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated"? A organized B combined C taken D set aside Question 33: The word “callousness” could be best replaced by which of the following? A incompetence B independence C indirectness D insensitivity 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 34: David broke his leg He couldn’t play in the final A If David didn’t break his leg, he could play in the final B David couldn’t play in the final due to his broken leg C But for his broken leg, David couldn’t have played in the final D If David hadn’t broken his leg, he could play in the final now Question 35: My father couldn't go to my sister's wedding party He was so ill A My father is too ill that he can't go my sister's wedding party B My father was so ill that he couldn't go to my sister's wedding party C My father is so ill that he couldn't go to my sister's wedding party D My father was so ill that he could go to my sister's wedding party Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 36 to 40 The University of Oxford, informally called "Oxford University", or simply "Oxford", (36) in the city of Oxford, in England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world It is also considered as one of the world's leading (37) institutions The university traces, its roots back to at least the end of the 11th century, although the exact date of foundation remains unclear Academically, Oxford is consistently ranked in the world's top ten universities The University is also open to overseas students, primarily from American universities, who may enroll in study abroad programs during the summer months for more than a century, it has served as the home of the Rhodes Scholarship, (38) brings highly accomplished students from a number of countries to study at Oxford as (39) The University of Oxford is also a place where many talented leaders from all over the world used to study Twenty-five British Prime Ministers attended Oxford, including Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair At (40) 25 other international leaders have been educated atoxford, and this number includes King Harald V of Norway and King Abdullah II of Jordan Bill Clinton is the first American President to attend Oxford Forty-seven Nobel prize winners have studied or taught at Oxford Question 36:A stood B put C located D placed Question 37:A graduating B learning C scholar D academic Question 38:A that B whose C where D which Question 39:A postgraduated B postgraduates C postgraduation D postgraduating Question 40:A late B last C lately D least 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 41: Aquatic sports have long been acknowledged as excellent ways to take physical exercise A recognized B practiced C reduced D encouraged Question 42: There used to be a shop at the end of the street but it went out of business a year ago A closed down B closed up C closed D closed into 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 43 to 50 Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with care View a career as an opportunity to something you love, not simply as a way to earn a living Investing the time and effort to thoroughly explore your options can mean the difference between finding a stimulating and rewarding career and move from job to unsatisfying job in an attempt tofind the rightone Work influences virtually every aspectof your life, from your choice of friends to where you live Here are just a few of the factors to consider Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision You may want to begin by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses Think about the classes, hobbies, and surroundings that you find most appealing Ask yourself questions, such as "Would you like to travel? Do you want to work with children ? Are you more suited to solitary or cooperative work ? "There are no rightor wrong answers; only you know what is important to you Determine which job features you require, which ones you would prefer, and which ones you cannot accept Then rank them in order of importance to you The setting of the job is one factor to take into account You may not want to sit at a desk all day If not, there are diversity occupation - building inspector, supervisor, real estate agent - that involve a great deal of time away from the office Geographical location may be a concern, and employment in some fields is concentrated in certain regions Advertising job can generally be found only in large cities On the other hand, many industries such as hospitality, law education, and retail sales are found in all regions of the country If a high salary is important to you, not judge a career by its starting wages Many jobs, such as insurance sales, offers relatively low starting salaries; however, pay substantially increases along with your experience, additional training, promotions and commission Don’t rule out any occupation without learning more about it Some industries evoke positive or negative associations The traveling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a plumber does not Remember that many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and may have merits or demerits that are less obvious Flight attendants must work long, grueling hours without sleeps, whereas plumbers can be as highly paid as some doctors Another point to consider is that as you get mature, you will likely to develop new interests and skills that may point the way to new opportunities The choice you make today need not be your final one Question 43: In paragraph 4, the author suggests that A you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully B you will probably jobless at some time in the future C as you getolder, your career will probably less fulfilling D you may want to change careers at some time in the future Question 44: The author states that "There are no rightor wrong answers" in order to A indicate that each person’s answers may change over time B emphasize that each person’s answers will be different C show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process D indicate that the answers are not really important Question 45: It can be inferred from the paragraph that A insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career B a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career C jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid D people should constantly work toward the next promotion Question 46: According to the passage, which of the following is true? 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