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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 615 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mark(s) Mã Phách ……… Mark the letter A, B, C, orD on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlinedpart differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1:A cooked B sacrificed C explained D laughed Question 2:A pictures B airports C ways D questions 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 00 to 00 Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion off 1066 Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not expanded even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland However, during the course of the next two century, English began too spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work Thus, small enclaves of English, speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy Currently, about 80 percentof the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English Two thirds of the world's science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airport, and air traffic controllers Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are non-native speakers, constituting the largest number of non-native users than any other language in the world Question 3: In the first paragraph, the word "elements" is closest in meaning to A declaration B features C curiosities D customs Question 4: Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England A before 1600 B around 1350 C after 1600 D In 1066 Question 5: In the first paragraph, the word "emerged" is closest in meaning to A frequented B engaged C hailed D appeared Question 6: What is the main topic of the passage? A The number of non-native users of English B The use of English for science and technology C The expansion of English as an international language D The French influence on the English language Question 7: In the second paragraph, the word "stored" is closest in meaning to A spent B saved C bought D valued Question 8: According to the passage, approximately how many non-native users of English are there in the world today? A 700 million B a quarter million C half a million D 350 million Question 9: According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world A missionaries B colonization C the slave trade D the Norman invasion 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 10 to 17 Rachel Carson was bom in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology at college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked mostof her life Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her nontechnical readers In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed However, her work was proved by a 1963 reportbof the President’s Science Advisory Committee (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 10: The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work A as a researcher B at college C as a writer D at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service Question 11: The word “flawed” in line 14 is closest in meaning to A faulty B logical C offensive D deceptive Question 12: Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The Sea Around Us? A letters from scientists B printed matter C talks with experts D a research expedition Question 13: The word “reckless” in line 11 is closest in meaning to A irresponsible B continuous C limited D unnecessary Question 14: According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University? A zoology B oceanography C literature D history Question 15: It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind A was praised by critics B became more popular than her other books C was outdated D sold many copies Question 16: Why does the author of the passage mention the reportof the President’s Science Advisory Committee (lines 14-15)? A To validate the chemical industry’s claims B To support Carson’s ideas C To indicate a growing government concern with the environment D To provide an example of government propaganda Question 17: When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of A 26 B 34 C 29 D 45 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the following questions Question 18: If a student takes a course on Computer Science, it will take him four years doing the course A takes a course B If C doing D take Question 19: Because the highway system was built 40 years ago, most of the roads now need to repair A was built B Because C to repair D most of Question 20: Pointing in someone is usually considered impolite but it is acceptable when a teacher wants to get someone’s attention in class A impolite B when C Pointing in D to get 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 21: ~ John: "What kind of job would you like?" ~ Tim: " " A Anything to with computers B All of them are C I heard it was very good D Anytime after next week Question 22: ~ Charles: "Do you fancy going to a movie this evening?" ~ Lisa: " " A That would be nice B I’m sorry I don’t know that C Not at all Go ahead D Not so bad And you ? 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 23: Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate A setting up B growing well C taking off D closing down Question 24: He sounded panic-stricken on the phone A happy B disappointed C troubled D terrified 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 25:A historian B curriculum C certificate D academic Question 26:A common B attract C signal D verbal 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 27: Neil always forgets his wife’s birthday A At no time Neil remembers his wife’s birthday B Neil remembers his wife’s birthday all the time C Neil sometimes remembers his wife’s birthday D Neil never remembers his wife’s birthday Question 28: It is possible that the fire in the ship was started by a bomb A The fire in the ship is known to have been started by a bomb B The fire in the ship might have been started by a bomb C They say that a bomb started the fire in the ship D It shall be said the fire in the ship had been started by a bomb Question 29: If you practise harder you will have better results A The more hardly you practise, the better results you will have B The hardest you practise, the most results you will have C The harder you practise, the best results you will have D The harder you practise, the better results you will have 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 30: A waitress served us She was very impolite and impatient A A waitress who served us was very impolite and impatient B A waitress which served us, was very impolite and impatient C A waitress, who served us, was very impolite and impatient D A waitress whom served us, was very impolite and impatient Question 31: She wasn’t wearing a seat-belt She was injured A If she hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured B If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured C If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured D If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t be injured 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: Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we A interested B excited C dissatisfied D shocked Question 33: I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly A brutally B cleverly C reasonably D gently Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38 Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday tofriday The (34) class size is twelve and the average is ten We use m odern methods (35) teaching and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders You will only be successful in im proving your English; however, if you work hard and practise speaking English as much as you can You will take a short (36) in English as soon as you arrive In this way, we can put you in a (37) at the most suitable level The emphasis is on oral communication practice in a wide (38) of situations at the advanced knowledge You will learn how to use language correctly and appropriately when you talk to native speakers In addition, you will develop such study skills as reading efficiently, writing articles and reports, and note-taking from books and lectures Question 34:A minimum B large C small D maximum Question 35:A of B on C for D in Question 36:A course B lesson C test D exam Question 37:A grade B course C class D form Question 38:A variety B amount C number D lot Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 39: Widespread forest destruction .in this particular area A could have seen B can be seen C must have seen D ought to see Question 40: He still hasn’t really .the death of his mother A cured B got over C recovered D treated Question 41: Hardly .when the argument began A he had arrived B had he arrived C than he arrived D when he arrived Question 42: He managed to win the race hurting his foot before the race A because of B in spite of C despite of D although Question 43: By the end of the 21st century, scientists a cure for the common cold A will have been finding B will find C will be finding D will have found Question 44: After twenty years collecting stamps, Mike interested in them A no longer B is no longer C no longer is D is not longer Question 45: Last Sunday was .that we took a drive in the country A such a beautiful day B so beautiful day C so a beautiful day D such beautiful day Question 46: Housework is less tiring and boring thanks to the invention of devices A pollution-free B time-consuming C labour-saving D environment-friendly Question 47: The greater the demand, .the price A the highest B higher C the higher D the high Question 48: He asked me A how long I had been waiting B since when I’m waiting C how long I have been waiting D since when I waited Question 49: Many applicants find a job interview if they are not well-prepared for it A threatening B stressful C impressive D time-consuming Question 50: ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat A Had you arrived B If you hadn’t arrived C If you arrived D Were you arrived 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 542 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mark(s) Mã Phách ……… Mark the letter A, B, C, orD on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlinedpart differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1:A airports B pictures C questions D ways Question 2:A cooked B explained C laughed D sacrificed 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 historian B certificate C curriculum D academic Question 4:A common B signal C verbal D attract 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 5: She wasn’t wearing a seat-belt She was injured A If she hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured B If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured C If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t be injured D If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured Question 6: A waitress served us She was very impolite and impatient A A waitress which served us, was very impolite and impatient B A waitress who served us was very impolite and impatient C A waitress, who served us, was very impolite and impatient D A waitress whom served us, was very impolite and impatient Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 7: Many applicants find a job interview if they are not well-prepared for it A threatening B stressful C time-consuming D impressive Question 8: He managed to win the race hurting his foot before the race A in spite of B although C because of D despite of Question 9: The greater the demand, .the price A the highest B the higher C higher D the high Question 10: Housework is less tiring and boring thanks to the invention of devices A labour-saving B environment-friendly C pollution-free D time-consuming Question 11: By the end of the 21st century, scientists a cure for the common cold A will have been finding B will be finding C will have found D will find Question 12: After twenty years collecting stamps, Mike interested in them A no longer B is no longer C no longer is D is not longer Question 13: Widespread forest destruction .in this particular area A could have seen B can be seen C must have seen D ought to see Question 14: Hardly .when the argument began A than he arrived B when he arrived C he had arrived D had he arrived Question 15: Last Sunday was .that we took a drive in the country A so beautiful day B such a beautiful day C such beautiful day D so a beautiful day Question 16: He still hasn’t really .the death of his mother A cured B treated C recovered D got over Question 17: ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat A Had you arrived B If you arrived C If you hadn’t arrived D Were you arrived Question 18: He asked me A how long I have been waiting B how long I had been waiting C since when I waited D since when I’m waiting 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 19: Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate A closing down B setting up C taking off D growing well Question 20: He sounded panic-stricken on the phone A troubled B happy C terrified D disappointed 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 21: It is possible that the fire in the ship was started by a bomb A It shall be said the fire in the ship had been started by a bomb B The fire in the ship might have been started by a bomb C They say that a bomb started the fire in the ship D The fire in the ship is known to have been started by a bomb Question 22: Neil always forgets his wife’s birthday A At no time Neil remembers his wife’s birthday B Neil never remembers his wife’s birthday C Neil sometimes remembers his wife’s birthday D Neil remembers his wife’s birthday all the time Question 23: If you practise harder you will have better results A The hardest you practise, the most results you will have B The harder you practise, the best results you will have C The harder you practise, the better results you will have D The more hardly you practise, the better results you will have  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 24: Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we A excited B interested C shocked D dissatisfied Question 25: I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly A reasonably B cleverly C gently D brutally 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 26: ~ John: "What kind of job would you like?" ~ Tim: " " A All of them are B I heard it was very good C Anything to with computers D Anytime after next week Question 27: ~ Charles: "Do you fancy going to a movie this evening?" ~ Lisa: " " A I’m sorry I don’t know that B That would be nice C Not at all Go ahead D Not so bad And you ? 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 28 to 34 Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion off 1066 Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not expanded even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland However, during the course of the next two century, English began too spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work Thus, small enclaves of English, speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy Currently, about 80 percentof the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English Two thirds of the world's science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airport, and air traffic controllers Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are non-native speakers, constituting the largest number of non-native users than any other language in the world Question 28: In the first paragraph, the word "emerged" is closest in meaning to A engaged B frequented C hailed D appeared Question 29: What is the main topic of the passage? A The French influence on the English language B The use of English for science and technology C The expansion of English as an international language D The number of non-native users of English Question 30: In the first paragraph, the word "elements" is closest in meaning to A curiosities B declaration C customs D features Question 31: According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world A the Norman invasion B missionaries C the slave trade D colonization Question 32: Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England A after 1600 B around 1350 C before 1600 D In 1066 Question 33: In the second paragraph, the word "stored" is closest in meaning to A saved B valued C bought D spent Question 34: According to the passage, approximately how many non-native users of English are there in the world today? A a quarter million B half a million C 350 million D 700 million Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 35 to 39 Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday tofriday The (35) class size is twelve and the average is ten We use m odern methods (36) teaching and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders You will only be successful in im proving your English; however, if you work hard and practise speaking English as much as you can You will take a short (37) in English as soon as you arrive In this way, we can put you in a (38) at the most suitable level The emphasis is on oral communication practice in a wide (39) of situations at the advanced knowledge You will learn how to use language correctly and appropriately when you talk to native speakers In addition, you will develop such study skills as reading efficiently, writing articles and reports, and note-taking from books and lectures Question 35:A small B large C minimum D maximum Question 36:A in B for C on D of Question 37:A exam B course C lesson D test Question 38:A course B grade C form D class Question 39:A amount B number C lot D variety Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the following questions Question 40: If a student takes a course on Computer Science, it will take him four years doing the course A take B doing C takes a course D If Question 41: Pointing in someone is usually considered impolite but it is acceptable when a teacher wants to get someone’s attention in class A to get B impolite C Pointing in D when Question 42: Because the highway system was built 40 years ago, most of the roads now need to repair A most of B to repair C was built D Because 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 Rachel Carson was bom in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology at college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked mostof her life Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her nontechnical readers In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed However, her work was proved by a 1963 reportbof the President’s Science Advisory Committee (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 43: When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of A 45 B 26 C 29 D 34 Question 44: It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind A became more popular than her other books B was outdated C sold many copies D was praised by critics Question 45: The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work A at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service B as a researcher C as a writer D at college Question 46: According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University? A literature B history C zoology D oceanography Question 47: The word “flawed” in line 14 is closest in meaning to A deceptive B faulty C offensive D logical Question 48: The word “reckless” in line 11 is closest in meaning to A unnecessary B limited C irresponsible D continuous Question 49: Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The Sea Around Us? A talks with experts B printed matter C a research expedition D letters from scientists Question 50: Why does the author of the passage mention the reportof the President’s Science Advisory Committee (lines 14-15)? A To validate the chemical industry’s claims B To provide an example of government propaganda C To support Carson’s ideas D To indicate a growing government concern with the environment 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 386 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mark(s) Mã Phách ……… Mark the letter A, B, C, orD on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlinedpart differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1:A explained B cooked C laughed D sacrificed Question 2:A airports B questions C pictures D ways 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 verbal B common C signal D attract Question 4:A historian B curriculum C academic D certificate 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 5: He sounded panic-stricken on the phone A happy B disappointed C terrified D troubled Question 6: Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate A setting up B taking off C closing down D growing well 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 7: Neil always forgets his wife’s birthday A At no time Neil remembers his wife’s birthday B Neil sometimes remembers his wife’s birthday C Neil never remembers his wife’s birthday D Neil remembers his wife’s birthday all the time Question 8: It is possible that the fire in the ship was started by a bomb A It shall be said the fire in the ship had been started by a bomb B The fire in the ship might have been started by a bomb C The fire in the ship is known to have been started by a bomb D They say that a bomb started the fire in the ship Question 9: If you practise harder you will have better results A The harder you practise, the better results you will have B The harder you practise, the best results you will have C The hardest you practise, the most results you will have D The more hardly you practise, the better results you will have 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: ~ Charles: "Do you fancy going to a movie this evening?" ~ Lisa: " " A I’m sorry I don’t know that B Not at all Go ahead C Not so bad And you ? D That would be nice Question 11: ~ John: "What kind of job would you like?" ~ Tim: " " A I heard it was very good B Anytime after next week C Anything to with computers D All of them are 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 12 to 18 Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion off 1066 Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not expanded even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland However, during the course of the next two century, English began too spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work Thus, small enclaves of English, speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy Currently, about 80 percentof the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English Two thirds of the world's science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airport, and air traffic controllers Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are non-native speakers, constituting the largest number of non-native users than any other language in the world Question 12: In the second paragraph, the word "stored" is closest in meaning to A saved B spent C valued D bought Question 13: In the first paragraph, the word "elements" is closest in meaning to A customs B declaration C curiosities D features Question 14: What is the main topic of the passage? A The expansion of English as an international language B The use of English for science and technology C The French influence on the English language D The number of non-native users of English Question 15: Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England A before 1600 B after 1600 C In 1066 D around 1350 Question 16: According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world A the Norman invasion B colonization C missionaries D the slave trade Question 17: In the first paragraph, the word "emerged" is closest in meaning to A engaged B frequented C hailed D appeared Question 18: According to the passage, approximately how many non-native users of English are there in the world today? A 350 million B a quarter million C 700 million D half a million 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 19: I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly A reasonably B cleverly C brutally D gently Question 20: Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we A interested B excited C shocked D dissatisfied Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 21: He asked me A since when I waited B how long I had been waiting C how long I have been waiting D since when I’m waiting Question 22: After twenty years collecting stamps, Mike interested in them A no longer B no longer is C is not longer D is no longer st Question 23: By the end of the 21 century, scientists a cure for the common cold A will find B will have been finding C will have found D will be finding Question 24: ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat A If you hadn’t arrived B Were you arrived C If you arrived D Had you arrived Question 25: Hardly .when the argument began A had he arrived B when he arrived C than he arrived D he had arrived Question 26: Last Sunday was .that we took a drive in the country A such a beautiful day B so a beautiful day C so beautiful day D such beautiful day Question 27: Housework is less tiring and boring thanks to the invention of devices A pollution-free B time-consuming C environment-friendly D labour-saving Question 28: Many applicants find a job interview if they are not well-prepared for it A stressful B time-consuming C impressive D threatening Question 29: He managed to win the race hurting his foot before the race A in spite of B although C because of D despite of Question 30: He still hasn’t really .the death of his mother A got over B recovered C treated D cured Question 31: Widespread forest destruction .in this particular area A must have seen B could have seen C ought to see D can be seen Question 32: The greater the demand, .the price A the higher B higher C the highest D the high 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 33: A waitress served us She was very impolite and impatient A A waitress, who served us, was very impolite and impatient B A waitress who served us was very impolite and impatient C A waitress which served us, was very impolite and impatient D A waitress whom served us, was very impolite and impatient Question 34: She wasn’t wearing a seat-belt She was injured A If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured B If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured C If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t be injured D If she hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 35 to 39 Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday tofriday The (35) class size is twelve and the average is ten We use m odern methods (36) teaching and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders You will only be successful in im proving your English; however, if you work hard and practise speaking English as much as you can You will take a short (37) in English as soon as you arrive In this way, we can put you in a (38) at the most suitable level The emphasis is on oral communication practice in a wide (39) of situations at the advanced knowledge You will learn how to use language correctly and appropriately when you talk to native speakers In addition, you will develop such study skills as reading efficiently, writing articles and reports, and note-taking from books and lectures Question 35:A maximum B large C small D minimum Question 36:A on B of C for D in Question 37:A course B lesson C test D exam Question 38:A class B form C course D grade Question 39:A amount B lot C number D variety Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the following questions Question 40: Because the highway system was built 40 years ago, most of the roads now need to repair A to repair B most of C Because D was built Question 41: Pointing in someone is usually considered impolite but it is acceptable when a teacher wants to get someone’s attention in class A impolite B to get C Pointing in D when Question 42: If a student takes a course on Computer Science, it will take him four years doing the course A take B If C takes a course D doing 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 Rachel Carson was bom in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology at college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked mostof her life Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her nontechnical readers In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed However, her work was proved by a 1963 reportbof the President’s Science Advisory Committee (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 43: The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work A at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service B as a writer C at college D as a researcher Question 44: It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind A sold many copies B was praised by critics C was outdated D became more popular than her other books Question 45: Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The Sea Around Us? A letters from scientists B printed matter C talks with experts D a research expedition Question 46: The word “flawed” in line 14 is closest in meaning to A faulty B logical C offensive D deceptive Question 47: When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of A 45 B 26 C 29 D 34 Question 48: The word “reckless” in line 11 is closest in meaning to A unnecessary B irresponsible C continuous D limited Question 49: According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University? A zoology B literature C oceanography D history Question 50: Why does the author of the passage mention the reportof the President’s Science Advisory Committee (lines 14-15)? A To validate the chemical industry’s claims B To provide an example of government propaganda C To support Carson’s ideas D To indicate a growing government concern with the environment 10 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 851 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 sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 1: She wasn’t wearing a seat-belt She was injured A If she hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured B If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t be injured C If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured D If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured Question 2: A waitress served us She was very impolite and impatient A A waitress, who served us, was very impolite and impatient B A waitress which served us, was very impolite and impatient C A waitress who served us was very impolite and impatient D A waitress whom served us, was very impolite and impatient 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 certificate B historian C academic D curriculum Question 4:A common B verbal C signal D attract Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 05 to 09 Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday tofriday The (5) class size is twelve and the average is ten We use m odern methods (6) teaching and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders You will only be successful in im proving your English; however, if you work hard and practise speaking English as much as you can You will take a short (7) in English as soon as you arrive In this way, we can put you in a (8) at the most suitable level The emphasis is on oral communication practice in a wide (9) of situations at the advanced knowledge You will learn how to use language correctly and appropriately when you talk to native speakers In addition, you will develop such study skills as reading efficiently, writing articles and reports, and note-taking from books and lectures Question 5:A small B minimum C maximum D large Question 6:A in B for C on D of Question 7:A exam B test C lesson D course Question 8:A course B class C grade D form Question 9:A lot B variety C number D amount Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the following questions Question 10: If a student takes a course on Computer Science, it will take him four years doing the course A doing B If C takes a course D take Question 11: Pointing in someone is usually considered impolite but it is acceptable when a teacher wants to get someone’s attention in class A to get B impolite C when D Pointing in Question 12: Because the highway system was built 40 years ago, most of the roads now need to repair A most of B to repair C was built D Because 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: ~ Charles: "Do you fancy going to a movie this evening?" ~ Lisa: " " A Not at all Go ahead B Not so bad And you ? C That would be nice D I’m sorry I don’t know that Question 14: ~ John: "What kind of job would you like?" ~ Tim: " " A I heard it was very good B Anything to with computers C Anytime after next week D All of them are 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 15: If you practise harder you will have better results A The harder you practise, the better results you will have B The hardest you practise, the most results you will have C The more hardly you practise, the better results you will have 11 D The harder you practise, the best results you will have Question 16: It is possible that the fire in the ship was started by a bomb A It shall be said the fire in the ship had been started by a bomb B The fire in the ship is known to have been started by a bomb C They say that a bomb started the fire in the ship D The fire in the ship might have been started by a bomb Question 17: Neil always forgets his wife’s birthday A Neil sometimes remembers his wife’s birthday B Neil remembers his wife’s birthday all the time C Neil never remembers his wife’s birthday D At no time Neil remembers his wife’s birthday Mark the letter A, B, C, orD on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlinedpart differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 18:A pictures B questions C airports D ways Question 19:A sacrificedB cooked C explained D laughed Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 20: Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate A setting up B closing down C taking off D growing well Question 21: He sounded panic-stricken on the phone A troubled B disappointed C happy D terrified Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we A dissatisfied B shocked C interested D excited Question 23: I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly A brutally B reasonably C gently D cleverly 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 30 Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion off 1066 Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not expanded even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland However, during the course of the next two century, English began too spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work Thus, small enclaves of English, speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy Currently, about 80 percentof the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English Two thirds of the world's science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airport, and air traffic controllers Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are non-native speakers, constituting the largest number of non-native users than any other language in the world Question 24: According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world A colonization B the Norman invasion C missionaries D the slave trade Question 25: What is the main topic of the passage? A The number of non-native users of English B The use of English for science and technology C The expansion of English as an international language D The French influence on the English language Question 26: In the first paragraph, the word "emerged" is closest in meaning to A engaged B appeared C hailed D frequented Question 27: Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England A before 1600 B In 1066 C after 1600 D around 1350 Question 28: In the first paragraph, the word "elements" is closest in meaning to A features B customs C curiosities D declaration Question 29: In the second paragraph, the word "stored" is closest in meaning to A valued B bought C spent D saved Question 30: According to the passage, approximately how many non-native users of English are there in the world today? A half a million B a quarter million C 350 million D 700 million Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 31: Hardly .when the argument began A when he arrived B he had arrived C had he arrived D than he arrived 12 Question 32: The greater the demand, .the price A the higher B the high C higher D the highest Question 33: Many applicants find a job interview if they are not well-prepared for it A impressive B time-consuming C threatening D stressful Question 34: Housework is less tiring and boring thanks to the invention of devices A environment-friendly B time-consuming C labour-saving D pollution-free Question 35: After twenty years collecting stamps, Mike interested in them A is no longer B is not longer C no longer D no longer is Question 36: He managed to win the race hurting his foot before the race A although B because of C despite of D in spite of Question 37: Widespread forest destruction .in this particular area A must have seen B ought to see C can be seen D could have seen Question 38: Last Sunday was .that we took a drive in the country A such beautiful day B so a beautiful day C such a beautiful day D so beautiful day Question 39: He still hasn’t really .the death of his mother A treated B cured C got over D recovered Question 40: He asked me A since when I’m waiting B since when I waited C how long I have been waiting D how long I had been waiting Question 41: By the end of the 21st century, scientists a cure for the common cold A will find B will have found C will have been finding D will be finding Question 42: ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat A If you arrived B Were you arrived C Had you arrived D If you hadn’t arrived 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 Rachel Carson was bom in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology at college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked mostof her life Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her nontechnical readers In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed However, her work was proved by a 1963 reportbof the President’s Science Advisory Committee (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 43: It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind A sold many copies B was praised by critics C became more popular than her other books D was outdated Question 44: According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University? A literature B oceanography C history D zoology Question 45: The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work A at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service B at college C as a researcher D as a writer Question 46: The word “flawed” in line 14 is closest in meaning to A faulty B offensive C deceptive D logical Question 47: When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of A 45 B 29 C 34 D 26 Question 48: The word “reckless” in line 11 is closest in meaning to A irresponsible B limited C unnecessary D continuous Question 49: Why does the author of the passage mention the reportof the President’s Science Advisory Committee (lines 14-15)? A To support Carson’s ideas B To validate the chemical industry’s claims C To provide an example of government propaganda D To indicate a growing government concern with the environment Question 50: Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The Sea Around Us? A talks with experts B a research expedition C printed matter D letters from scientists 13 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 387 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mark(s) Mã Phách ……… 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 00 to 00 Rachel Carson was bom in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology at college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked mostof her life Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her nontechnical readers In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed However, her work was proved by a 1963 reportbof the President’s Science Advisory Committee (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 1: The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work A at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service B at college C as a researcher D as a writer Question 2: When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of A 29 B 34 C 26 D 45 Question 3: Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The Sea Around Us? A printed matter B talks with experts C a research expedition D letters from scientists Question 4: It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind A was outdated B became more popular than her other books C sold many copies D was praised by critics Question 5: According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University? A zoology B oceanography C history D literature Question 6: The word “flawed” in line 14 is closest in meaning to A offensive B faulty C logical D deceptive Question 7: The word “reckless” in line 11 is closest in meaning to A continuous B irresponsible C unnecessary D limited Question 8: Why does the author of the passage mention the reportof the President’s Science Advisory Committee (lines 14-15)? A To support Carson’s ideas B To validate the chemical industry’s claims C To indicate a growing government concern with the environment D To provide an example of government propaganda 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 9: I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly A brutally B gently C reasonably D cleverly Question 10: Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we A dissatisfied B shocked C interested D excited Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the following questions Question 11: If a student takes a course on Computer Science, it will take him four years doing the course A If B doing C take D takes a course Question 12: Because the highway system was built 40 years ago, most of the roads now need to repair A most of B Because C to repair D was built Question 13: Pointing in someone is usually considered impolite but it is acceptable when a teacher wants to get someone’s attention in class A when B to get C Pointing in D impolite 14 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 14: She wasn’t wearing a seat-belt She was injured A If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured B If she hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured C If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured D If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t be injured Question 15: A waitress served us She was very impolite and impatient A A waitress who served us was very impolite and impatient B A waitress which served us, was very impolite and impatient C A waitress whom served us, was very impolite and impatient D A waitress, who served us, was very impolite and impatient 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 16: ~ John: "What kind of job would you like?" ~ Tim: " " A All of them are B I heard it was very good C Anytime after next week D Anything to with computers Question 17: ~ Charles: "Do you fancy going to a movie this evening?" ~ Lisa: " " A Not at all Go ahead B I’m sorry I don’t know that C That would be nice D Not so bad And you ? 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 18: Neil always forgets his wife’s birthday A Neil remembers his wife’s birthday all the time B Neil never remembers his wife’s birthday C At no time Neil remembers his wife’s birthday D Neil sometimes remembers his wife’s birthday Question 19: If you practise harder you will have better results A The hardest you practise, the most results you will have B The more hardly you practise, the better results you will have C The harder you practise, the best results you will have D The harder you practise, the better results you will have Question 20: It is possible that the fire in the ship was started by a bomb A The fire in the ship might have been started by a bomb B They say that a bomb started the fire in the ship C It shall be said the fire in the ship had been started by a bomb D The fire in the ship is known to have been started by a bomb 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 21:A curriculum B certificate C historian D academic Question 22:A signal B verbal C common D attract 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 23: He sounded panic-stricken on the phone A disappointed B troubled C happy D terrified Question 24: Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate A growing well B closing down C taking off D setting up Mark the letter A, B, C, orD on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlinedpart differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 25:A laughed B explained C sacrificed D cooked Question 26:A pictures B ways C questions D airports Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 00 to 00 Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday tofriday The (27) class size is twelve and the average is ten We use m odern methods (28) teaching and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders You will only be successful in im proving your English; however, if you work hard and practise speaking English as much as you can You will take a short (29) in English as soon as you arrive In this way, we can put you in a (30) at the most suitable level The emphasis is on oral communication practice in a wide (31) of situations at the advanced knowledge You will learn how to use language correctly and appropriately when you talk to native speakers In addition, you will develop such study skills as reading efficiently, writing articles and reports, and note-taking from books and lectures Question 27:A large B minimum C small D maximum 15 Question 28:A on B in C of D for Question 29:A course B exam C lesson D test Question 30:A course B form C class D grade Question 31:A variety B lot C amount D number 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 32 to 38 Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion off 1066 Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not expanded even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland However, during the course of the next two century, English began too spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work Thus, small enclaves of English, speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy Currently, about 80 percentof the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English Two thirds of the world's science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airport, and air traffic controllers Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are non-native speakers, constituting the largest number of non-native users than any other language in the world Question 32: In the first paragraph, the word "elements" is closest in meaning to A customs B curiosities C features D declaration Question 33: According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world A missionaries B the Norman invasion C the slave trade D colonization Question 34: What is the main topic of the passage? A The number of non-native users of English B The use of English for science and technology C The expansion of English as an international language.D The French influence on the English language Question 35: In the second paragraph, the word "stored" is closest in meaning to A spent B saved C valued D bought Question 36: In the first paragraph, the word "emerged" is closest in meaning to A hailed B frequented C appeared D engaged Question 37: Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England A after 1600 B around 1350 C before 1600 D In 1066 Question 38: According to the passage, approximately how many non-native users of English are there in the world today? A 700 million B half a million C 350 million D a quarter million Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 39: Widespread forest destruction .in this particular area A must have seen B could have seen C ought to see D can be seen Question 40: He managed to win the race hurting his foot before the race A in spite of B although C despite of D because of Question 41: Hardly .when the argument began A had he arrived B when he arrived C than he arrived D he had arrived Question 42: ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat A Had you arrived B If you arrived C If you hadn’t arrived D Were you arrived Question 43: He still hasn’t really .the death of his mother A got over B cured C treated D recovered Question 44: Many applicants find a job interview if they are not well-prepared for it A impressive B threatening C time-consuming D stressful Question 45: Housework is less tiring and boring thanks to the invention of devices A pollution-free B time-consuming C labour-saving D environment-friendly Question 46: He asked me A since when I’m waiting B how long I have been waiting C how long I had been waiting D since when I waited Question 47: After twenty years collecting stamps, Mike interested in them A no longer is B is no longer C is not longer D no longer Question 48: By the end of the 21st century, scientists a cure for the common cold A will find B will have been finding C will be finding D will have found Question 49: The greater the demand, .the price A the high B higher C the highest D the higher Question 50: Last Sunday was .that we took a drive in the country A such beautiful day B so a beautiful day C such a beautiful day D so beautiful day 16 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 217 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mark(s) Mã Phách ……… Mark the letter A, B, C, orD on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlinedpart differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1:A airports B ways C pictures D questions Question 2:A laughed B cooked C sacrificed D explained Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 3: Many applicants find a job interview if they are not well-prepared for it A stressful B threatening C impressive D time-consuming Question 4: Widespread forest destruction .in this particular area A must have seen B ought to see C could have seen D can be seen Question 5: He managed to win the race hurting his foot before the race A because of B despite of C although D in spite of Question 6: Last Sunday was .that we took a drive in the country A such beautiful day B so beautiful day C so a beautiful day D such a beautiful day Question 7: By the end of the 21st century, scientists a cure for the common cold A will find B will have found C will be finding D will have been finding Question 8: Housework is less tiring and boring thanks to the invention of devices A environment-friendly B pollution-free C time-consuming D labour-saving Question 9: He still hasn’t really .the death of his mother A got over B treated C recovered D cured Question 10: After twenty years collecting stamps, Mike interested in them A is no longer B no longer is C no longer D is not longer Question 11: Hardly .when the argument began A he had arrived B than he arrived C had he arrived D when he arrived Question 12: The greater the demand, .the price A the high B the higher C higher D the highest Question 13: He asked me A how long I had been waiting B since when I’m waiting C how long I have been waiting D since when I waited Question 14: ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat A If you hadn’t arrived B If you arrived C Were you arrived D Had you arrived Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the following questions Question 15: Because the highway system was built 40 years ago, most of the roads now need to repair A most of B Because C was built D to repair Question 16: If a student takes a course on Computer Science, it will take him four years doing the course A takes a course B doing C take D If Question 17: Pointing in someone is usually considered impolite but it is acceptable when a teacher wants to get someone’s attention in class A impolite B to get C when D Pointing in 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 18:A historian B academic C curriculum D certificate Question 19:A signal B common C verbal D attract Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 20 to 24 Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday tofriday The (20) class size is twelve and the average is ten We use m odern methods (21) teaching and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders You will only be successful in im proving your English; however, if you work hard and practise speaking English as much as you can You will take a short (22) in English as soon as you arrive In this way, we can put you in a (23) at the most suitable level The emphasis is on oral communication practice in a wide (24) of situations at the advanced knowledge You will learn how to use language correctly and appropriately when you talk to native speakers In addition, you will develop such study skills as reading efficiently, writing articles and reports, and note-taking from books and lectures Question 20:A maximum B small C large D minimum Question 21:A in B on C of D for 17 Question 22:A course B lesson C exam D test Question 23:A grade B class C form D course Question 24:A variety B lot C number D amount 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 25 to 31 Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion off 1066 Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not expanded even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland However, during the course of the next two century, English began too spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work Thus, small enclaves of English, speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy Currently, about 80 percentof the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English Two thirds of the world's science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airport, and air traffic controllers Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are non-native speakers, constituting the largest number of non-native users than any other language in the world Question 25: According to the passage, approximately how many non-native users of English are there in the world today? A half a million B 350 million C a quarter million D 700 million Question 26: According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world A the slave trade B missionaries C the Norman invasion D colonization Question 27: Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England A around 1350 B after 1600 C before 1600 D In 1066 Question 28: In the first paragraph, the word "emerged" is closest in meaning to A engaged B frequented C appeared D hailed Question 29: In the second paragraph, the word "stored" is closest in meaning to A spent B valued C bought D saved Question 30: In the first paragraph, the word "elements" is closest in meaning to A curiosities B declaration C customs D features Question 31: What is the main topic of the passage? A The French influence on the English language B The expansion of English as an international language C The number of non-native users of English D The use of English for science and technology 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 32: He sounded panic-stricken on the phone A happy B terrified C troubled D disappointed Question 33: Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate A growing well B taking off C setting up D closing 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 34: If you practise harder you will have better results A The hardest you practise, the most results you will have B The harder you practise, the better results you will have C The harder you practise, the best results you will have D The more hardly you practise, the better results you will have Question 35: It is possible that the fire in the ship was started by a bomb A The fire in the ship is known to have been started by a bomb B The fire in the ship might have been started by a bomb C It shall be said the fire in the ship had been started by a bomb D They say that a bomb started the fire in the ship Question 36: Neil always forgets his wife’s birthday A At no time Neil remembers his wife’s birthday B Neil remembers his wife’s birthday all the time C Neil never remembers his wife’s birthday D Neil sometimes remembers his wife’s birthday 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: A waitress served us She was very impolite and impatient A A waitress who served us was very impolite and impatient 18 B A waitress which served us, was very impolite and impatient C A waitress, who served us, was very impolite and impatient D A waitress whom served us, was very impolite and impatient Question 38: She wasn’t wearing a seat-belt She was injured A If she hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured B If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured C If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured D If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t be injured 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 39: ~ John: "What kind of job would you like?" ~ Tim: " " A Anything to with computers B I heard it was very good C Anytime after next week D All of them are Question 40: ~ Charles: "Do you fancy going to a movie this evening?" ~ Lisa: " " A Not so bad And you ? B That would be nice C I’m sorry I don’t know that D Not at all Go ahead 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 41: I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly A cleverly B reasonably C gently D brutally Question 42: Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we A dissatisfied B shocked C excited D interested 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 Rachel Carson was bom in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology at college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked mostof her life Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her nontechnical readers In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed However, her work was proved by a 1963 reportbof the President’s Science Advisory Committee (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 43: Why does the author of the passage mention the reportof the President’s Science Advisory Committee (lines 14-15)? A To validate the chemical industry’s claims B To support Carson’s ideas C To indicate a growing government concern with the environment D To provide an example of government propaganda Question 44: According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University? A literature B oceanography C zoology D history Question 45: When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of A 34 B 26 C 45 D 29 Question 46: Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The Sea Around Us? A letters from scientists B printed matter C a research expedition D talks with experts Question 47: The word “flawed” in line 14 is closest in meaning to A deceptive B logical C offensive D faulty Question 48: The word “reckless” in line 11 is closest in meaning to A continuous B unnecessary C limited D irresponsible Question 49: It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind A sold many copies B was outdated C was praised by critics D became more popular than her other books Question 50: The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work A at college B as a researcher C as a writer D at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service 19 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 968 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(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 1: He sounded panic-stricken on the phone A happy B disappointed C troubled D terrified Question 2: Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate A growing well B taking off C setting up D closing down 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 certificate B academic C historian D curriculum Question 4:A verbal B attract C signal D common Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the following questions Question 5: Pointing in someone is usually considered impolite but it is acceptable when a teacher wants to get someone’s attention in class A Pointing in B to get C when D impolite Question 6: If a student takes a course on Computer Science, it will take him four years doing the course A If B takes a course C doing D take Question 7: Because the highway system was built 40 years ago, most of the roads now need to repair A was built B most of C to repair D Because 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: She wasn’t wearing a seat-belt She was injured A If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t be injured B If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured C If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured D If she hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured Question 9: A waitress served us She was very impolite and impatient A A waitress whom served us, was very impolite and impatient B A waitress who served us was very impolite and impatient C A waitress which served us, was very impolite and impatient D A waitress, who served us, was very impolite and impatient Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 10: The greater the demand, .the price A the higher B the highest C higher D the high Question 11: Many applicants find a job interview if they are not well-prepared for it A stressful B impressive C time-consuming D threatening Question 12: He still hasn’t really .the death of his mother A treated B recovered C cured D got over Question 13: He asked me A since when I waited B how long I have been waiting C how long I had been waiting D since when I’m waiting Question 14: By the end of the 21st century, scientists a cure for the common cold A will find B will be finding C will have been finding D will have found Question 15: He managed to win the race hurting his foot before the race A in spite of B although C because of D despite of Question 16: ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat A If you arrived B If you hadn’t arrived C Had you arrived D Were you arrived Question 17: Last Sunday was .that we took a drive in the country A so a beautiful day B such a beautiful day C so beautiful day D such beautiful day Question 18: After twenty years collecting stamps, Mike interested in them A is not longer B no longer C no longer is D is no longer Question 19: Hardly .when the argument began A he had arrived B when he arrived C than he arrived D had he arrived Question 20: Widespread forest destruction .in this particular area 20 A could have seen B must have seen C can be seen D ought to see Question 21: Housework is less tiring and boring thanks to the invention of devices A labour-saving B time-consuming C environment-friendly D pollution-free Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly A cleverly B brutally C gently D reasonably Question 23: Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we A shocked B interested C excited D dissatisfied 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 24: ~ John: "What kind of job would you like?" ~ Tim: " " A Anytime after next week B Anything to with computers C All of them are D I heard it was very good Question 25: ~ Charles: "Do you fancy going to a movie this evening?" ~ Lisa: " " A Not at all Go ahead B Not so bad And you ? C That would be nice D I’m sorry I don’t know that 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: Neil always forgets his wife’s birthday A At no time Neil remembers his wife’s birthday B Neil remembers his wife’s birthday all the time C Neil sometimes remembers his wife’s birthday D Neil never remembers his wife’s birthday Question 27: It is possible that the fire in the ship was started by a bomb A They say that a bomb started the fire in the ship B The fire in the ship is known to have been started by a bomb C The fire in the ship might have been started by a bomb D It shall be said the fire in the ship had been started by a bomb Question 28: If you practise harder you will have better results A The hardest you practise, the most results you will have B The more hardly you practise, the better results you will have C The harder you practise, the best results you will have D The harder you practise, the better results you will have Mark the letter A, B, C, orD on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlinedpart differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 29:A ways B questions C pictures D airports Question 30:A cooked B sacrificed C explained D laughed Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35 Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday tofriday The (31) class size is twelve and the average is ten We use m odern methods (32) teaching and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders You will only be successful in im proving your English; however, if you work hard and practise speaking English as much as you can You will take a short (33) in English as soon as you arrive In this way, we can put you in a (34) at the most suitable level The emphasis is on oral communication practice in a wide (35) of situations at the advanced knowledge You will learn how to use language correctly and appropriately when you talk to native speakers In addition, you will develop such study skills as reading efficiently, writing articles and reports, and note-taking from books and lectures Question 31:A large B small C minimum D maximum Question 32:A in B on C for D of Question 33:A course B exam C test D lesson Question 34:A grade B class C form D course Question 35:A amount B variety C lot D number Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 43 Rachel Carson was bom in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology at college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked mostof her life Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous 21 correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her nontechnical readers In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed However, her work was proved by a 1963 reportbof the President’s Science Advisory Committee (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 36: The word “reckless” in line 11 is closest in meaning to A limited B irresponsible C unnecessary D continuous Question 37: According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University? A history B zoology C literature D oceanography Question 38: Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The Sea Around Us? A letters from scientists B printed matter C talks with experts D a research expedition Question 39: When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of A 29 B 26 C 34 D 45 Question 40: The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work A as a writer B at college C as a researcher D at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service Question 41: Why does the author of the passage mention the reportof the President’s Science Advisory Committee (lines 14-15)? A To provide an example of government propaganda B To indicate a growing government concern with the environment C To support Carson’s ideas D To validate the chemical industry’s claims Question 42: It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind A sold many copies B became more popular than her other books C was outdated D was praised by critics Question 43: The word “flawed” in line 14 is closest in meaning to A offensive B faulty C deceptive D logical 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 44 to 50 Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion off 1066 Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not expanded even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland However, during the course of the next two century, English began too spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work Thus, small enclaves of English, speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy Currently, about 80 percentof the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English Two thirds of the world's science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airport, and air traffic controllers Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are non-native speakers, constituting the largest number of non-native users than any other language in the world Question 44: In the first paragraph, the word "emerged" is closest in meaning to A hailed B engaged C frequented D appeared Question 45: Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England A after 1600 B around 1350 C In 1066 D before 1600 Question 46: According to the passage, approximately how many non-native users of English are there in the world today? A half a million B 700 million C 350 million D a quarter million Question 47: According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world A the slave trade B colonization C the Norman invasion D missionaries Question 48: In the second paragraph, the word "stored" is closest in meaning to A spent B bought C saved D valued Question 49: What is the main topic of the passage? A The French influence on the English language B The number of non-native users of English C The expansion of English as an international language D The use of English for science and technology Question 50: In the first paragraph, the word "elements" is closest in meaning to A features B customs C curiosities D declaration 22 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 577 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mark(s) Mã Phách ……… Mark the letter A, B, C, orD on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlinedpart differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1:A cooked B laughed C explained D sacrificed Question 2:A questions B airports C ways D pictures Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the following questions Question 3: Because the highway system was built 40 years ago, most of the roads now need to repair A Because B to repair C most of D was built Question 4: If a student takes a course on Computer Science, it will take him four years doing the course A takes a course B take C doing D If Question 5: Pointing in someone is usually considered impolite but it is acceptable when a teacher wants to get someone’s attention in class A when B impolite C to get D Pointing in 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 6:A verbal B signal C attract D common Question 7:A certificate B academic C curriculum D historian 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 8: If you practise harder you will have better results A The hardest you practise, the most results you will have B The more hardly you practise, the better results you will have C The harder you practise, the better results you will have D The harder you practise, the best results you will have Question 9: Neil always forgets his wife’s birthday A Neil sometimes remembers his wife’s birthday B At no time Neil remembers his wife’s birthday C Neil remembers his wife’s birthday all the time D Neil never remembers his wife’s birthday Question 10: It is possible that the fire in the ship was started by a bomb A It shall be said the fire in the ship had been started by a bomb B The fire in the ship is known to have been started by a bomb C They say that a bomb started the fire in the ship D The fire in the ship might have been started by a bomb 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: ~ John: "What kind of job would you like?" ~ Tim: " " A All of them are B Anything to with computers C Anytime after next week D I heard it was very good Question 12: ~ Charles: "Do you fancy going to a movie this evening?" ~ Lisa: " " A Not so bad And you ? B That would be nice C I’m sorry I don’t know that D Not at all Go ahead 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 13: A waitress served us She was very impolite and impatient A A waitress whom served us, was very impolite and impatient B A waitress which served us, was very impolite and impatient C A waitress who served us was very impolite and impatient D A waitress, who served us, was very impolite and impatient Question 14: She wasn’t wearing a seat-belt She was injured A If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured B If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured C If she hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured D If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t be injured 23 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 15: I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly A reasonably B brutally C gently D cleverly Question 16: Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we A dissatisfied B excited C interested D shocked Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 17 to 21 Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday tofriday The (17) class size is twelve and the average is ten We use m odern methods (18) teaching and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders You will only be successful in im proving your English; however, if you work hard and practise speaking English as much as you can You will take a short (19) in English as soon as you arrive In this way, we can put you in a (20) at the most suitable level The emphasis is on oral communication practice in a wide (21) of situations at the advanced knowledge You will learn how to use language correctly and appropriately when you talk to native speakers In addition, you will develop such study skills as reading efficiently, writing articles and reports, and note-taking from books and lectures Question 17:A minimum B maximum C large D small Question 18:A in B for C on D of Question 19:A test B lesson C course D exam Question 20:A class B form C grade D course Question 21:A variety B lot C amount D number 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: He sounded panic-stricken on the phone A troubled B disappointed C terrified D happy Question 23: Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate A closing down B growing well C taking off D setting up Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 24: Widespread forest destruction .in this particular area A ought to see B could have seen C must have seen D can be seen Question 25: ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat A If you hadn’t arrived B Were you arrived C If you arrived D Had you arrived Question 26: The greater the demand, .the price A the higher B the highest C the high D higher Question 27: He asked me A how long I had been waiting B how long I have been waiting C since when I waited D since when I’m waiting Question 28: He still hasn’t really .the death of his mother A got over B cured C treated D recovered Question 29: Last Sunday was .that we took a drive in the country A such beautiful day B such a beautiful day C so a beautiful day D so beautiful day Question 30: Hardly .when the argument began A than he arrived B had he arrived C when he arrived D he had arrived Question 31: Many applicants find a job interview if they are not well-prepared for it A threatening B time-consuming C impressive D stressful Question 32: After twenty years collecting stamps, Mike interested in them A is no longer B is not longer C no longer is D no longer Question 33: Housework is less tiring and boring thanks to the invention of devices A labour-saving B pollution-free C time-consuming D environment-friendly Question 34: He managed to win the race hurting his foot before the race A in spite of B because of C despite of D although Question 35: By the end of the 21st century, scientists a cure for the common cold A will find B will have been finding C will be finding D will have found Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42 Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion off 1066 Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not expanded even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland However, during the course of the next two century, English began too spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work Thus, small enclaves of English, speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world As 24 these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy Currently, about 80 percentof the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English Two thirds of the world's science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airport, and air traffic controllers Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are non-native speakers, constituting the largest number of non-native users than any other language in the world Question 36: In the second paragraph, the word "stored" is closest in meaning to A valued B bought C spent D saved Question 37: In the first paragraph, the word "emerged" is closest in meaning to A hailed B appeared C frequented D engaged Question 38: What is the main topic of the passage? A The number of non-native users of English B The French influence on the English language C The expansion of English as an international language D The use of English for science and technology Question 39: According to the passage, approximately how many non-native users of English are there in the world today? A 350 million B 700 million C half a million D a quarter million Question 40: In the first paragraph, the word "elements" is closest in meaning to A customs B curiosities C declaration D features Question 41: According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world A the slave trade B colonization C missionaries D the Norman invasion Question 42: Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England A after 1600 B In 1066 C around 1350 D before 1600 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 Rachel Carson was bom in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology at college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked mostof her life Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her nontechnical readers In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed However, her work was proved by a 1963 reportbof the President’s Science Advisory Committee (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 43: The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work A at college B as a writer C at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service D as a researcher Question 44: According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University? A zoology B history C oceanography D literature Question 45: When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of A 26 B 45 C 29 D 34 Question 46: Why does the author of the passage mention the reportof the President’s Science Advisory Committee (lines 14-15)? A To validate the chemical industry’s claims B To support Carson’s ideas C To indicate a growing government concern with the environment D To provide an example of government propaganda Question 47: The word “flawed” in line 14 is closest in meaning to A logical B faulty C deceptive D offensive Question 48: The word “reckless” in line 11 is closest in meaning to A irresponsible B unnecessary C continuous D limited Question 49: Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The Sea Around Us? A letters from scientists B a research expedition C printed matter D talks with experts Question 50: It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind A was praised by critics B was outdated C sold many copies D became more popular than her other books 25 [...]... correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her nontechnical readers In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human... According to the passage, approximately how many non-native users of English are there in the world today? 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C declaration D features Question 41: According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world A the slave trade B colonization C missionaries D the Norman invasion Question 42: Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England A after 1600 B In 1066 C around 1350 D before 1600 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on. .. three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3:A certificate B academic C historian D curriculum Question 4:A verbal B attract C signal D common Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the following questions Question 5: Pointing in someone is usually considered impolite but it is acceptable... of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work Thus, small enclaves of English, speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy Currently, about 80 percentof the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English... 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