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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 732 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề TNPT 52 MASTER COPY ~ WITH KEY 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 1: It is certain that the new cuts will worry the staff A The new cuts will be certainly worry the staff B The new cuts certainly worry the staff C The new cuts will be bound to worry the staff D The new cuts are bound to worry the staff Question 2: Although he was able to the job, he wasn’t given the position A He was given neither the job nor the position B Because he couldn’t the job, he wasn’t given the position C He got the position despite being unable to the job D The position wasn’t given to him in spite of his ability to the job Question 3: Much to my astonishment, I found his lecture on wildlife conservation extremely interesting A It was at his lecture on wildlife conservation that I realized I needed to study it B I was fascinated by what he said in his lecture on wildlife conservation though I hadn’t expected to be C I hadn’t expected him to lecture on wildlife conservation, but he spoke well D Contrary to my expectations, his lecture on wildlife conservation was the most fascinating of all 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 4: My first impression of her was her impassive face A fractious B emotional C respectful D solid Question 5: We left New York when I was six, so my recollections of it are rather faint A unintelligible B ambiguous C clear D explicable 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 A trend that has emerged recently is the sharing of childcare (6) between husband and wife Young couples will try to arrange their work schedules so that they work opposite hours or shifts in order that one parent is always home with the children Since childcare is expensive, this saves money for the young couple trying to establish themselves and provide a secure environment for the family Husband and wife may also share household chores Some fathers are just as capable as mothers at cooking dinner, changing and bathing the baby, and doing the laundry In some cases, the woman’s salary is for family (7) and the father becomes the "househusband." These cases are still fairly rare One positive trend, however, is that fathers seem to be spending more time with their children In a recent survey, 41% of the children sampled said they spend equal time with their mothers and fathers "This is one of our most significant cultural changes," says Dr Leon Hoffman, who co.directs the Parent Child Center at the New York Psychoanalytic Society In practice, for over 30 years, Hoffman has found "a very dramatic difference in the involvement of the father in everything from care.taking to general decision (8) around kids' lives." Another factor has recently been added to the childcare formula The number of people who work from home nearly full.time rose 23% from the last decade The (9) of technology computers, faxes, teleconferencing has made it easier for athome workers to be constantly in touch Will this new flexibility in the workforce bring a positive change for the (10) of children? Only time will tell Question 6:A abilities B possibilities C responsibilities D techniques Question 7:A fees B expenses C fares D payment Question 8:A creating B giving C holding D making Question 9:A accessibly B accessible C accessibility D access Question 10:A well-being B interests C security D comfort 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 11: I knew he was only flattering me because he wanted to borrow some money A teasing B praising C threatening D elevating Question 12: The kidnapper gave himself up to the authorities A accommodated himselfB went up C confided himself D surrendered Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part different from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 13:A question B potential C sure D shrine Question 14:A compete B medal C defend D intend Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 15: My sister told me that she had met my teacher at the supermarket yesterday A My sister told B at the supermarket C she had met D yesterday Question 16: On the floor of the Pacific Ocean is hundreds of flat-topped mountains more than a mile beneath sea level A On B hundreds of C is D more Question 17: Digital clocks, however precise, they cannot be perfectly accurate because the earth’s rotation changes slightly over years A slightly B perfectly C they D because Read the following passage and mark the letters A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Scientists not yet thoroughly understand just how the body of an individual becomes sensitive to a substance that is harmless or even wholesome for the average person Milk, wheat, and egg, for example, rank among the most healthful and widely used foods Yet these foods can cause persons sensitive to them to suffer greatly At first, the body of the individual is not harmed by coming into contact with the substance After a varying interval of time, usually longer than a few weeks, the body becomes sensitive to it, and an allergy has begun to develop Sometimes it's hard to figure out if you have a food allergy, since it can show up so many different ways Your symptoms could be caused by many other problems You may have rashes, hives, joint pains mimicking arthritis, headaches, irritability, or depression The most common food allergies are to milk, eggs, seafood, wheat, nuts, seeds, chocolate, oranges, and tomatoes Many of these allergies will not develop if these foods are not fed to an infant until her or his intestines mature at around seven months Breast milk also tends to be protective Migraines can be set off by foods containing tyramine, phenathylamine, monosodium glutamate, or sodium nitrate Common foods which contain these are chocolate, aged cheeses, sour cream, red wine, pickled herring, chicken livers, avocados, ripe bananas, cured meats, many Oriental and prepared foods (read the labels!) Some people have been successful in treating their migraines with supplements of B vitamins, particularly B6 and niacin Children who are hyperactive may benefit from eliminating food additives, especially colorings, and foods high in salicylates from their diets A few of these are almonds, green peppers, peaches, tea, grapes This is the diet made popular by Benjamin Feingold, who has written the book "Why your Child is Hyperactive" Other researchers have had mixed results when testing whether the diet is effective Question 18: Which of the following was a suggested treatment for migraines in the passage? A Using Vitamin B in addition to a good diet B Eating more ripe bananas C Avoiding all Oriental foods D Getting plenty of sodium nitrate Question 19: According to the passage, the difficulty in diagnosing allergies to foods is due to A lack of a proper treatment plan B the vast number of different foods we eat C the similarity of symptoms of the allergy to other problems D the use of prepared formula to feed babies Question 20: The author states that the reason that infants need to avoid certain foods related to allergies has to with the infant's A inability to swallow solid foods B poor metabolism C lack of teeth D underdeveloped intestinal tract Question 21: The word "symptoms" is closest in meaning to A diagnosis B diet C indications D prescriptions Question 22: The topic of this passage is A a good diet B infants and allergies C food and nutrition D reactions to foods Question 23: The word "these" refers to A food additives B food colorings C foods high in salicylates D innutritious foods Question 24: What can be inferred about babies from this passage? A They gain little benefit from being breast fed B They can eat almost anything C They may become hyperactive if fed solid food too early D They should have a carefully restricted diet as infants Question 25: According to the article the Feingold diet is NOT A available in book form B beneficial for hyperactive children C designed to eliminate foods containing certain food additives D verified by researchers as being consistently effective Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 26: Bob has a bad lung cancer and his doctor advised him to smoking A take up B turn up C give up D put up Question 27: It is time every student harder for the coming exam A should work B works C work D worked Question 28: I have lived near the airport for so long now that I’ve grown to the noise of the airplanes A aware B unconscious C accustomed D familiar Question 29: All applicants must their university transcript and two reference letters to be considered for this job A permit B admit C omit D submit Question 30: They .have seen the play last night as they went to a football match instead A must B can’t C could D might Question 31: We will leave for the airport he is ready A during B while C until D as soon as Question 32: I think there’s a picture of the hotel .the first page A on B at C to D in Question 33: Going on this diet has really me good I’ve lost weight and I feel fantastic! A made B had C done B taken Question 34: During the week of the national tourism festival, we had visitors .from all over the country A come B came C coming D to have come Question 35: I’m sorry, but I’ve got .much work to to come to the beach today A such B enough C too D so Question 36: ~ Lan: "Your kitchen is fantastic! Did you it all by yourself?" ~ Linda: "No, I by a professional." A had it designed B have it to be designed C designed it D had designed it Question 37: We .for this opportunity for more than three years A waited B are waiting C have been waiting D were waiting 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 Smart cards and mobile phones are becoming an increasingly popular way to make all sorts of payments Even now, in Japan thousands of transactions, from paying rail tickets to picking up the groceries, take place every day with customers passing their handsets across a small flat.screen device And predictions in the world of finance reckon that payments using mobile phones will have risen to more than $50 billion in the very near future What's the appeal of e-cash? Compared to cheques or credit cards, it offers the speed of cash, but more so It takes just one tenth of a second to complete most transactions and as no change is required, errors in counting are eliminated Fraud and theft are also reduced and for the retailer, it reduces the cost of handling money Sony’s vision of having a chip embedded in computers TVs and games consoles means that films, music and games can be paid for easily and without having to input credit-card details And what about the future of the banks? Within their grip on the market, banks and credit-card firms want to be in a position to collect most of the fees from the users of mobile and contactless.payment systems But the new system could prove to be a "disruptive technology" as far as the banks are concerned If payments for a few coffees, a train ticket and a newspaper are made every day by a commuter with a mobile, this will not appear on their monthly credit-card statements but on their mobile phone statements And having spent fortunes on branding, credit-card companies and banks not want to see other payment systems gaining popularity It's too early to say whether banks will miss out and if so, by how much However, quite a few American bankers are optimistic They feel there is reason to he suspicious of those who predict that high-street banks may be a thing of the past They point out that Internet banking did not result in the closure of their high-street branches as was predicted On the contrary, more Americans than ever are using local branches So, whether we'll become a totally cash-free society remains open to contention Question 38: Which of the following is NOT true about the strong point of e-cash? A fewer mistakes B reduced cost C faster speed D no fraud Question 39: Why does the author mention "a small flat.screen device" in the first paragraph? A to praise the e-cash system B to exemplify the e-cash system C to criticize the e-cash system D to inform the e-cash system Question 40: The author mentions the case of commuters in the third paragraph to illustrate A the banks' cooperation with credit-card companies B a possible drawback of the system C the transferability of the system D the modem technology of the e-cash system Question 41: What is the main idea of the first paragraph? A The absence of traditional payment methods B Japan's advanced forms of payment C Predictions of future payment methods D The increasing popularity of new payment methods Question 42: The word "embedded" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A manufactured B integrated C isolated D generated Question 43: What does the author think may happen in the future? A Credit.card companies and banks will want to promote cash B Banks will collect their fees through credit-card companies C Daily expenses on drinks and tickets will appear on phone statements D Americans will no longer go to their local bank branches Question 44: How does the writer seem to feel about the future of banks? A neutral B optimistic C uncertain D pessimistic 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 45: ~ Miu Le: "I’m sorry I’m late." ~ Tam Vy: " ." A Never mind Go ahead B Don’t say so again C No worries Come in, please D Good to hear that Question 46: ~ Quat: "Can I use your computer?" ~ Keo: " " A No, thanks B Of course C Yes, I can D Well done Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the preposition of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 47:A involve B control C purpose D tonight Question 48:A photograph B hurricane C recommend D separate 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 49: The demand was so great They had to reprint the book immediately A They demanded to reprint the book immediately B The book would be reprinted immediately since the demand was great C They demanded that the book be reprinted immediately D So great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately Question 50: He did not work hard He failed the exam A Even though he failed the exam, he didn’t work hard B However hard he worked, he failed the exam C If he had worked hard, he would have passed the exam D Unless he had worked hard, he would have failed the exam SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) Mark(s) ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 472 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……… 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 A trend that has emerged recently is the sharing of childcare (1) between husband and wife Young couples will try to arrange their work schedules so that they work opposite hours or shifts in order that one parent is always home with the children Since childcare is expensive, this saves money for the young couple trying to establish themselves and provide a secure environment for the family Husband and wife may also share household chores Some fathers are just as capable as mothers at cooking dinner, changing and bathing the baby, and doing the laundry In some cases, the woman’s salary is for family (2) and the father becomes the "househusband." These cases are still fairly rare One positive trend, however, is that fathers seem to be spending more time with their children In a recent survey, 41% of the children sampled said they spend equal time with their mothers and fathers "This is one of our most significant cultural changes," says Dr Leon Hoffman, who co.directs the Parent Child Center at the New York Psychoanalytic Society In practice, for over 30 years, Hoffman has found "a very dramatic difference in the involvement of the father in everything from care.taking to general decision (3) around kids' lives." Another factor has recently been added to the childcare formula The number of people who work from home nearly full.time rose 23% from the last decade The (4) of technology computers, faxes, teleconferencing has made it easier for athome workers to be constantly in touch Will this new flexibility in the workforce bring a positive change for the (5) of children? Only time will tell Question 1:A abilities B responsibilities C possibilities D techniques Question 2:A fees B fares C expenses D payment Question 3:A giving B making C holding D creating Question 4:A access B accessibly C accessible D accessibility Question 5:A well-being B interests C security D comfort 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 6: We left New York when I was six, so my recollections of it are rather faint A unintelligible B explicable C ambiguous D clear Question 7: My first impression of her was her impassive face A fractious B solid C respectful D emotional 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: It is certain that the new cuts will worry the staff A The new cuts certainly worry the staff B The new cuts will be bound to worry the staff C The new cuts will be certainly worry the staff D The new cuts are bound to worry the staff Question 9: Although he was able to the job, he wasn’t given the position A He got the position despite being unable to the job B The position wasn’t given to him in spite of his ability to the job C He was given neither the job nor the position D Because he couldn’t the job, he wasn’t given the position Question 10: Much to my astonishment, I found his lecture on wildlife conservation extremely interesting A Contrary to my expectations, his lecture on wildlife conservation was the most fascinating of all B I was fascinated by what he said in his lecture on wildlife conservation though I hadn’t expected to be C It was at his lecture on wildlife conservation that I realized I needed to study it D I hadn’t expected him to lecture on wildlife conservation, but he spoke well Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the preposition of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 11:A separate B recommend C hurricane D photograph Question 12:A control B involve C tonight D purpose Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 13: On the floor of the Pacific Ocean is hundreds of flat-topped mountains more than a mile beneath sea level A is B more C hundreds of D On Question 14: Digital clocks, however precise, they cannot be perfectly accurate because the earth’s rotation changes slightly over years A they B because C perfectly D slightly Question 15: My sister told me that she had met my teacher at the supermarket yesterday A yesterday B at the supermarket C she had met D My sister told 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 Smart cards and mobile phones are becoming an increasingly popular way to make all sorts of payments Even now, in Japan thousands of transactions, from paying rail tickets to picking up the groceries, take place every day with customers passing their handsets across a small flat.screen device And predictions in the world of finance reckon that payments using mobile phones will have risen to more than $50 billion in the very near future What's the appeal of e-cash? Compared to cheques or credit cards, it offers the speed of cash, but more so It takes just one tenth of a second to complete most transactions and as no change is required, errors in counting are eliminated Fraud and theft are also reduced and for the retailer, it reduces the cost of handling money Sony’s vision of having a chip embedded in computers TVs and games consoles means that films, music and games can be paid for easily and without having to input credit-card details And what about the future of the banks? Within their grip on the market, banks and credit-card firms want to be in a position to collect most of the fees from the users of mobile and contactless.payment systems But the new system could prove to be a "disruptive technology" as far as the banks are concerned If payments for a few coffees, a train ticket and a newspaper are made every day by a commuter with a mobile, this will not appear on their monthly credit-card statements but on their mobile phone statements And having spent fortunes on branding, credit-card companies and banks not want to see other payment systems gaining popularity It's too early to say whether banks will miss out and if so, by how much However, quite a few American bankers are optimistic They feel there is reason to he suspicious of those who predict that high-street banks may be a thing of the past They point out that Internet banking did not result in the closure of their high-street branches as was predicted On the contrary, more Americans than ever are using local branches So, whether we'll become a totally cash-free society remains open to contention Question 16: How does the writer seem to feel about the future of banks? A pessimistic B neutral C optimistic D uncertain Question 17: Why does the author mention "a small flat.screen device" in the first paragraph? A to inform the e-cash system B to exemplify the e-cash system C to criticize the e-cash system D to praise the e-cash system Question 18: The author mentions the case of commuters in the third paragraph to illustrate A a possible drawback of the system B the modem technology of the e-cash system C the banks' cooperation with credit-card companies D the transferability of the system Question 19: The word "embedded" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A manufactured B isolated C generated D integrated Question 20: What is the main idea of the first paragraph? A Japan's advanced forms of payment B Predictions of future payment methods C The absence of traditional payment methods D The increasing popularity of new payment methods Question 21: What does the author think may happen in the future? A Americans will no longer go to their local bank branches B Credit.card companies and banks will want to promote cash C Banks will collect their fees through credit-card companies D Daily expenses on drinks and tickets will appear on phone statements Question 22: Which of the following is NOT true about the strong point of e-cash? A no fraud B faster speed C reduced cost D fewer mistakes 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: I knew he was only flattering me because he wanted to borrow some money A teasing B praising C threatening D elevating Question 24: The kidnapper gave himself up to the authorities A confided himself B surrendered C accommodated himself D went up 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 25: The demand was so great They had to reprint the book immediately A The book would be reprinted immediately since the demand was great B So great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately C They demanded that the book be reprinted immediately D They demanded to reprint the book immediately Question 26: He did not work hard He failed the exam A If he had worked hard, he would have passed the exam B Unless he had worked hard, he would have failed the exam C However hard he worked, he failed the exam D Even though he failed the exam, he didn’t work hard Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 27: ~ Quat: "Can I use your computer?" ~ Keo: " " A Of course B Well done C Yes, I can D No, thanks Question 28: ~ Miu Le: "I’m sorry I’m late." ~ Tam Vy: " ." A Don’t say so again B No worries Come in, please C Good to hear that D Never mind Go ahead Read the following passage and mark the letters A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Scientists not yet thoroughly understand just how the body of an individual becomes sensitive to a substance that is harmless or even wholesome for the average person Milk, wheat, and egg, for example, rank among the most healthful and widely used foods Yet these foods can cause persons sensitive to them to suffer greatly At first, the body of the individual is not harmed by coming into contact with the substance After a varying interval of time, usually longer than a few weeks, the body becomes sensitive to it, and an allergy has begun to develop Sometimes it's hard to figure out if you have a food allergy, since it can show up so many different ways Your symptoms could be caused by many other problems You may have rashes, hives, joint pains mimicking arthritis, headaches, irritability, or depression The most common food allergies are to milk, eggs, seafood, wheat, nuts, seeds, chocolate, oranges, and tomatoes Many of these allergies will not develop if these foods are not fed to an infant until her or his intestines mature at around seven months Breast milk also tends to be protective Migraines can be set off by foods containing tyramine, phenathylamine, monosodium glutamate, or sodium nitrate Common foods which contain these are chocolate, aged cheeses, sour cream, red wine, pickled herring, chicken livers, avocados, ripe bananas, cured meats, many Oriental and prepared foods (read the labels!) Some people have been successful in treating their migraines with supplements of B vitamins, particularly B6 and niacin Children who are hyperactive may benefit from eliminating food additives, especially colorings, and foods high in salicylates from their diets A few of these are almonds, green peppers, peaches, tea, grapes This is the diet made popular by Benjamin Feingold, who has written the book "Why your Child is Hyperactive" Other researchers have had mixed results when testing whether the diet is effective Question 29: The word "symptoms" is closest in meaning to A prescriptions B diagnosis C indications D diet Question 30: According to the passage, the difficulty in diagnosing allergies to foods is due to A the similarity of symptoms of the allergy to other problems B lack of a proper treatment plan C the vast number of different foods we eat D the use of prepared formula to feed babies Question 31: The topic of this passage is A a good diet B infants and allergies C reactions to foods D food and nutrition Question 32: What can be inferred about babies from this passage? A They may become hyperactive if fed solid food too early B They should have a carefully restricted diet as infants C They can eat almost anything D They gain little benefit from being breast fed Question 33: Which of the following was a suggested treatment for migraines in the passage? A Using Vitamin B in addition to a good diet B Getting plenty of sodium nitrate C Eating more ripe bananas D Avoiding all Oriental foods Question 34: The word "these" refers to A food additives B foods high in salicylates C innutritious foods D food colorings Question 35: According to the article the Feingold diet is NOT A beneficial for hyperactive children B designed to eliminate foods containing certain food additives C available in book form D verified by researchers as being consistently effective Question 36: The author states that the reason that infants need to avoid certain foods related to allergies has to with the infant's A lack of teeth B inability to swallow solid foods C underdeveloped intestinal tract D poor metabolism Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part different from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 37:A compete B medal C intend D defend Question 38:A question B potential C shrine D sure 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: Bob has a bad lung cancer and his doctor advised him to smoking A turn up B take up C put up D give up Question 40: During the week of the national tourism festival, we had visitors .from all over the country A coming B to have come C come D came Question 41: We .for this opportunity for more than three years A are waiting B have been waiting C were waiting D waited Question 42: I’m sorry, but I’ve got .much work to to come to the beach today A too B such C so D enough Question 43: I have lived near the airport for so long now that I’ve grown to the noise of the airplanes A aware B unconscious C accustomed D familiar Question 44: They .have seen the play last night as they went to a football match instead A could B might C must D can’t Question 45: It is time every student harder for the coming exam A worked B work C should work D works Question 46: We will leave for the airport he is ready A until B as soon as C during D while Question 47: Going on this diet has really me good I’ve lost weight and I feel fantastic! A had B made C done B taken Question 48: I think there’s a picture of the hotel .the first page A at B in C on D to Question 49: All applicants must their university transcript and two reference letters to be considered for this job A admit B submit C omit D permit Question 50: ~ Lan: "Your kitchen is fantastic! Did you it all by yourself?" ~ Linda: "No, I by a professional." A designed it B had designed it C have it to be designed D had it designed SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) Mark(s) ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 593 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……… Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the preposition of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 1:A hurricane B photograph C recommend D separate Question 2:A purpose B involve C control D tonight Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 3: My first impression of her was her impassive face A fractious B solid C emotional D respectful Question 4: We left New York when I was six, so my recollections of it are rather faint A clear B ambiguous C explicable D unintelligible 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 5: It is certain that the new cuts will worry the staff A The new cuts will be certainly worry the staff B The new cuts are bound to worry the staff C The new cuts certainly worry the staff D The new cuts will be bound to worry the staff Question 6: Much to my astonishment, I found his lecture on wildlife conservation extremely interesting A Contrary to my expectations, his lecture on wildlife conservation was the most fascinating of all B I was fascinated by what he said in his lecture on wildlife conservation though I hadn’t expected to be C I hadn’t expected him to lecture on wildlife conservation, but he spoke well D It was at his lecture on wildlife conservation that I realized I needed to study it Question 7: Although he was able to the job, he wasn’t given the position A The position wasn’t given to him in spite of his ability to the job B He was given neither the job nor the position C Because he couldn’t the job, he wasn’t given the position D He got the position despite being unable to the job 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 8: The kidnapper gave himself up to the authorities A confided himself B surrendered C went up D accommodated himself Question 9: I knew he was only flattering me because he wanted to borrow some money A threatening B elevating C praising D teasing 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 Smart cards and mobile phones are becoming an increasingly popular way to make all sorts of payments Even now, in Japan thousands of transactions, from paying rail tickets to picking up the groceries, take place every day with customers passing their handsets across a small flat.screen device And predictions in the world of finance reckon that payments using mobile phones will have risen to more than $50 billion in the very near future What's the appeal of e-cash? Compared to cheques or credit cards, it offers the speed of cash, but more so It takes just one tenth of a second to complete most transactions and as no change is required, errors in counting are eliminated Fraud and theft are also reduced and for the retailer, it reduces the cost of handling money Sony’s vision of having a chip embedded in computers TVs and games consoles means that films, music and games can be paid for easily and without having to input credit-card details And what about the future of the banks? Within their grip on the market, banks and credit-card firms want to be in a position to collect most of the fees from the users of mobile and contactless.payment systems But the new system could prove to be a "disruptive technology" as far as the banks are concerned If payments for a few coffees, a train ticket and a newspaper are made every day by a commuter with a mobile, this will not appear on their monthly credit-card statements but on their mobile phone statements And having spent fortunes on branding, credit-card companies and banks not want to see other payment systems gaining popularity It's too early to say whether banks will miss out and if so, by how much However, quite a few American bankers are optimistic They feel there is reason to he suspicious of those who predict that high-street banks may be a thing of the past They point out that Internet banking did not result in the closure of their high-street branches as was predicted On the contrary, more Americans than ever are using local branches So, whether we'll become a totally cash-free society remains open to contention Question 10: The author mentions the case of commuters in the third paragraph to illustrate A a possible drawback of the system B the modem technology of the e-cash system C the transferability of the system D the banks' cooperation with credit-card companies Question 11: What is the main idea of the first paragraph? A The absence of traditional payment methods B Predictions of future payment methods C Japan's advanced forms of payment D The increasing popularity of new payment methods Question 12: How does the writer seem to feel about the future of banks? A uncertain B pessimistic C neutral D optimistic Question 13: What does the author think may happen in the future? A Americans will no longer go to their local bank branches B Daily expenses on drinks and tickets will appear on phone statements C Banks will collect their fees through credit-card companies D Credit.card companies and banks will want to promote cash Question 14: Why does the author mention "a small flat.screen device" in the first paragraph? A to praise the e-cash system B to criticize the e-cash system C to exemplify the e-cash system D to inform the e-cash system Question 15: Which of the following is NOT true about the strong point of e-cash? A no fraud B reduced cost C faster speed D fewer mistakes Question 16: The word "embedded" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A manufactured B integrated C generated D isolated Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 17: He did not work hard He failed the exam A However hard he worked, he failed the exam B If he had worked hard, he would have passed the exam C Even though he failed the exam, he didn’t work hard D Unless he had worked hard, he would have failed the exam Question 18: The demand was so great They had to reprint the book immediately A They demanded that the book be reprinted immediately B The book would be reprinted immediately since the demand was great C So great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately D They demanded to reprint the book immediately Read the following passage and mark the letters A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Scientists not yet thoroughly understand just how the body of an individual becomes sensitive to a substance that is harmless or even wholesome for the average person Milk, wheat, and egg, for example, rank among the most healthful and widely used foods Yet these foods can cause persons sensitive to them to suffer greatly At first, the body of the individual is not harmed by coming into contact with the substance After a varying interval of time, usually longer than a few weeks, the body becomes sensitive to it, and an allergy has begun to develop Sometimes it's hard to figure out if you have a food allergy, since it can show up so many different ways Your symptoms could be caused by many other problems You may have rashes, hives, joint pains mimicking arthritis, headaches, irritability, or depression The most common food allergies are to milk, eggs, seafood, wheat, nuts, seeds, chocolate, oranges, and tomatoes Many of these allergies will not develop if these foods are not fed to an infant until her or his intestines mature at around seven months Breast milk also tends to be protective Migraines can be set off by foods containing tyramine, phenathylamine, monosodium glutamate, or sodium nitrate Common foods which contain these are chocolate, aged cheeses, sour cream, red wine, pickled herring, chicken livers, avocados, ripe bananas, cured meats, many Oriental and prepared foods (read the labels!) Some people have been successful in treating their migraines with supplements of B vitamins, particularly B6 and niacin Children who are hyperactive may benefit from eliminating food additives, especially colorings, and foods high in salicylates from their diets A few of these are almonds, green peppers, peaches, tea, grapes This is the diet made popular by Benjamin Feingold, who has written the book "Why your Child is Hyperactive" Other researchers have had mixed results when testing whether the diet is effective Question 19: The word "symptoms" is closest in meaning to A diagnosis B prescriptions C diet D indications Question 20: The topic of this passage is A infants and allergies B reactions to foods C food and nutrition D a good diet Question 21: According to the passage, the difficulty in diagnosing allergies to foods is due to A the similarity of symptoms of the allergy to other problems B the use of prepared formula to feed babies C the vast number of different foods we eat D lack of a proper treatment plan Question 22: Which of the following was a suggested treatment for migraines in the passage? A Avoiding all Oriental foods B Eating more ripe bananas C Using Vitamin B in addition to a good diet D Getting plenty of sodium nitrate Question 23: According to the article the Feingold diet is NOT What's the appeal of e-cash? Compared to cheques or credit cards, it offers the speed of cash, but more so It takes just one tenth of a second to complete most transactions and as no change is required, errors in counting are eliminated Fraud and theft are also reduced and for the retailer, it reduces the cost of handling money Sony’s vision of having a chip embedded in computers TVs and games consoles means that films, music and games can be paid for easily and without having to input credit-card details And what about the future of the banks? Within their grip on the market, banks and credit-card firms want to be in a position to collect most of the fees from the users of mobile and contactless.payment systems But the new system could prove to be a "disruptive technology" as far as the banks are concerned If payments for a few coffees, a train ticket and a newspaper are made every day by a commuter with a mobile, this will not appear on their monthly credit-card statements but on their mobile phone statements And having spent fortunes on branding, credit-card companies and banks not want to see other payment systems gaining popularity It's too early to say whether banks will miss out and if so, by how much However, quite a few American bankers are optimistic They feel there is reason to he suspicious of those who predict that high-street banks may be a thing of the past They point out that Internet banking did not result in the closure of their high-street branches as was predicted On the contrary, more Americans than ever are using local branches So, whether we'll become a totally cash-free society remains open to contention Question 15: How does the writer seem to feel about the future of banks? A neutral B pessimistic C uncertain D optimistic Question 16: What is the main idea of the first paragraph? A Predictions of future payment methods B The increasing popularity of new payment methods C Japan's advanced forms of payment D The absence of traditional payment methods Question 17: The word "embedded" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A manufactured B isolated C integrated D generated Question 18: What does the author think may happen in the future? A Banks will collect their fees through credit-card companies B Americans will no longer go to their local bank branches C Daily expenses on drinks and tickets will appear on phone statements D Credit.card companies and banks will want to promote cash Question 19: The author mentions the case of commuters in the third paragraph to illustrate A the modem technology of the e-cash system B a possible drawback of the system C the banks' cooperation with credit-card companies D the transferability of the system Question 20: Why does the author mention "a small flat-screen device" in the first paragraph? A to exemplify the e-cash system B to praise the e-cash system C to inform the e-cash system D to criticize the e-cash system Question 21: Which of the following is NOT true about the strong point of e-cash? A fewer mistakes B faster speed C no fraud D reduced cost 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: I knew he was only flattering me because he wanted to borrow some money A teasing B praising C threatening D elevating Question 23: The kidnapper gave himself up to the authorities A confided himself B went up C accommodated himself D surrendered Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the preposition of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 24:A tonight B involve C control D purpose Question 25:A photograph B hurricane C recommend D separate Read the following passage and mark the letters A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Scientists not yet thoroughly understand just how the body of an individual becomes sensitive to a substance that is harmless or even wholesome for the average person Milk, wheat, and egg, for example, rank among the most healthful and widely used foods Yet these foods can cause persons sensitive to them to suffer greatly At first, the body of the individual is not harmed by coming into contact with the substance After a varying interval of time, usually longer than a few weeks, the body becomes sensitive to it, and an allergy has begun to develop Sometimes it's hard to figure out if you have a food allergy, since it can show up so many different ways Your symptoms could be caused by many other problems You may have rashes, hives, joint pains mimicking arthritis, headaches, irritability, or depression The most common food allergies are to milk, eggs, seafood, wheat, nuts, seeds, chocolate, oranges, and tomatoes Many of these allergies will not develop if these foods are not fed to an infant until her or his intestines mature at around seven months Breast milk also tends to be protective Migraines can be set off by foods containing tyramine, phenathylamine, monosodium glutamate, or sodium nitrate Common foods which contain these are chocolate, aged cheeses, sour cream, red wine, pickled herring, chicken livers, avocados, ripe bananas, cured meats, many Oriental and prepared foods (read the labels!) Some people have been successful in treating their migraines with supplements of B vitamins, particularly B6 and niacin Children who are hyperactive may benefit from eliminating food additives, especially colorings, and foods high in salicylates from their diets A few of these are almonds, green peppers, peaches, tea, grapes This is the diet made popular by Benjamin Feingold, who has written the book "Why your Child is Hyperactive" Other researchers have had mixed results when testing whether the diet is effective Question 26: According to the passage, the difficulty in diagnosing allergies to foods is due to A the vast number of different foods we eat B the similarity of symptoms of the allergy to other problems C lack of a proper treatment plan D the use of prepared formula to feed babies Question 27: Which of the following was a suggested treatment for migraines in the passage? A Getting plenty of sodium nitrate B Using Vitamin B in addition to a good diet C Avoiding all Oriental foods D Eating more ripe bananas Question 28: The author states that the reason that infants need to avoid certain foods related to allergies has to with the infant's A underdeveloped intestinal tract B poor metabolism C inability to swallow solid foods D lack of teeth Question 29: The word "these" refers to A food additives B innutritious foods C food colorings D foods high in salicylates Question 30: The topic of this passage is A reactions to foods B food and nutrition C infants and allergies D a good diet Question 31: What can be inferred about babies from this passage? A They should have a carefully restricted diet as infants B They gain little benefit from being breast fed C They may become hyperactive if fed solid food too early D They can eat almost anything Question 32: The word "symptoms" is closest in meaning to A diagnosis B prescriptions C diet D indications Question 33: According to the article the Feingold diet is NOT A available in book form B verified by researchers as being consistently effective C beneficial for hyperactive children D designed to eliminate foods containing certain food additives  Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 34: He did not work hard He failed the exam A However hard he worked, he failed the exam B Unless he had worked hard, he would have failed the exam C If he had worked hard, he would have passed the exam D Even though he failed the exam, he didn’t work hard Question 35: The demand was so great They had to reprint the book immediately A They demanded to reprint the book immediately B The book would be reprinted immediately since the demand was great C They demanded that the book be reprinted immediately D So great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately 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 36: Although he was able to the job, he wasn’t given the position A He was given neither the job nor the position B Because he couldn’t the job, he wasn’t given the position C He got the position despite being unable to the job D The position wasn’t given to him in spite of his ability to the job Question 37: Much to my astonishment, I found his lecture on wildlife conservation extremely interesting A I hadn’t expected him to lecture on wildlife conservation, but he spoke well B It was at his lecture on wildlife conservation that I realized I needed to study it C Contrary to my expectations, his lecture on wildlife conservation was the most fascinating of all D I was fascinated by what he said in his lecture on wildlife conservation though I hadn’t expected to be Question 38: It is certain that the new cuts will worry the staff A The new cuts certainly worry the staff B The new cuts will be bound to worry the staff C The new cuts will be certainly worry the staff D The new cuts are bound to worry the staff 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: Bob has a bad lung cancer and his doctor advised him to smoking A turn up B give up C put up D take up Question 40: All applicants must their university transcript and two reference letters to be considered for this job A permit B admit C submit D omit Question 41: During the week of the national tourism festival, we had visitors .from all over the country A coming B come C came D to have come Question 42: Going on this diet has really me good I’ve lost weight and I feel fantastic! A made B done B taken C had Question 43: ~ Lan: "Your kitchen is fantastic! Did you it all by yourself?" ~ Linda: "No, I by a professional." A had designed it B have it to be designed C designed it D had it designed Question 44: I’m sorry, but I’ve got .much work to to come to the beach today A so B enough C such D too Question 45: I have lived near the airport for so long now that I’ve grown to the noise of the airplanes A unconscious B aware C accustomed D familiar Question 46: We will leave for the airport he is ready A during B until C while D as soon as Question 47: I think there’s a picture of the hotel .the first page A to B at C in D on Question 48: They .have seen the play last night as they went to a football match instead A could B must C might D can’t Question 49: We .for this opportunity for more than three years A waited B have been waiting C were waiting D are waiting Question 50: It is time every student harder for the coming exam A should work B worked C works D work SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) Mark(s) ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 966 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……… 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 A trend that has emerged recently is the sharing of childcare (1) between husband and wife Young couples will try to arrange their work schedules so that they work opposite hours or shifts in order that one parent is always home with the children Since childcare is expensive, this saves money for the young couple trying to establish themselves and provide a secure environment for the family Husband and wife may also share household chores Some fathers are just as capable as mothers at cooking dinner, changing and bathing the baby, and doing the laundry In some cases, the woman’s salary is for family (2) and the father becomes the "househusband." These cases are still fairly rare One positive trend, however, is that fathers seem to be spending more time with their children In a recent survey, 41% of the children sampled said they spend equal time with their mothers and fathers "This is one of our most significant cultural changes," says Dr Leon Hoffman, who co.directs the Parent Child Center at the New York Psychoanalytic Society In practice, for over 30 years, Hoffman has found "a very dramatic difference in the involvement of the father in everything from care.taking to general decision (3) around kids' lives." Another factor has recently been added to the childcare formula The number of people who work from home nearly full.time rose 23% from the last decade The (4) of technology computers, faxes, teleconferencing has made it easier for athome workers to be constantly in touch Will this new flexibility in the workforce bring a positive change for the (5) of children? Only time will tell Question 1:A possibilities B abilities C techniques D responsibilities Question 2:A payment B fees C fares D expenses Question 3:A holding B making C giving D creating Question 4:A accessibility B accessible C accessibly D access Question 5:A comfort B security C well-being D interests 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 6: My first impression of her was her impassive face A respectful B emotional C fractious D solid Question 7: We left New York when I was six, so my recollections of it are rather faint A explicable B unintelligible C clear D ambiguous 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: It is certain that the new cuts will worry the staff A The new cuts will be bound to worry the staff B The new cuts will be certainly worry the staff C The new cuts certainly worry the staff D The new cuts are bound to worry the staff Question 9: Much to my astonishment, I found his lecture on wildlife conservation extremely interesting A It was at his lecture on wildlife conservation that I realized I needed to study it B Contrary to my expectations, his lecture on wildlife conservation was the most fascinating of all C I hadn’t expected him to lecture on wildlife conservation, but he spoke well D I was fascinated by what he said in his lecture on wildlife conservation though I hadn’t expected to be Question 10: Although he was able to the job, he wasn’t given the position A He got the position despite being unable to the job B The position wasn’t given to him in spite of his ability to the job C He was given neither the job nor the position D Because he couldn’t the job, he wasn’t given the position Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 11: Bob has a bad lung cancer and his doctor advised him to smoking A turn up B give up C put up D take up Question 12: I’m sorry, but I’ve got .much work to to come to the beach today A too B such C enough D so Question 13: Going on this diet has really me good I’ve lost weight and I feel fantastic! A done B taken B had C made Question 14: During the week of the national tourism festival, we had visitors .from all over the country A come B coming C came D to have come Question 15: ~ Lan: "Your kitchen is fantastic! Did you it all by yourself?" ~ Linda: "No, I by a professional." A had it designed B had designed it C designed it D have it to be designed Question 16: We will leave for the airport he is ready A as soon as B while C until D during Question 17: It is time every student harder for the coming exam A should work B work C worked D works Question 18: All applicants must their university transcript and two reference letters to be considered for this job A omit B permit C admit D submit Question 19: I have lived near the airport for so long now that I’ve grown to the noise of the airplanes A familiar B unconscious C accustomed D aware Question 20: They .have seen the play last night as they went to a football match instead A might B could C can’t D must Question 21: We .for this opportunity for more than three years A have been waiting B waited C are waiting D were waiting Question 22: I think there’s a picture of the hotel .the first page A at B on C in D to Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 23: On the floor of the Pacific Ocean is hundreds of flat-topped mountains more than a mile beneath sea level A is B On C more D hundreds of Question 24: Digital clocks, however precise, they cannot be perfectly accurate because the earth’s rotation changes slightly over years A they B slightly C perfectly D because Question 25: My sister told me that she had met my teacher at the supermarket yesterday A she had met B yesterday C My sister told D at the supermarket 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 26: The kidnapper gave himself up to the authorities A surrendered B confided himself C accommodated himself D went up Question 27: I knew he was only flattering me because he wanted to borrow some money A teasing B elevating C praising D threatening Read the following passage and mark the letters A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Scientists not yet thoroughly understand just how the body of an individual becomes sensitive to a substance that is harmless or even wholesome for the average person Milk, wheat, and egg, for example, rank among the most healthful and widely used foods Yet these foods can cause persons sensitive to them to suffer greatly At first, the body of the individual is not harmed by coming into contact with the substance After a varying interval of time, usually longer than a few weeks, the body becomes sensitive to it, and an allergy has begun to develop Sometimes it's hard to figure out if you have a food allergy, since it can show up so many different ways Your symptoms could be caused by many other problems You may have rashes, hives, joint pains mimicking arthritis, headaches, irritability, or depression The most common food allergies are to milk, eggs, seafood, wheat, nuts, seeds, chocolate, oranges, and tomatoes Many of these allergies will not develop if these foods are not fed to an infant until her or his intestines mature at around seven months Breast milk also tends to be protective Migraines can be set off by foods containing tyramine, phenathylamine, monosodium glutamate, or sodium nitrate Common foods which contain these are chocolate, aged cheeses, sour cream, red wine, pickled herring, chicken livers, avocados, ripe bananas, cured meats, many Oriental and prepared foods (read the labels!) Some people have been successful in treating their migraines with supplements of B vitamins, particularly B6 and niacin Children who are hyperactive may benefit from eliminating food additives, especially colorings, and foods high in salicylates from their diets A few of these are almonds, green peppers, peaches, tea, grapes This is the diet made popular by Benjamin Feingold, who has written the book "Why your Child is Hyperactive" Other researchers have had mixed results when testing whether the diet is effective Question 28: The author states that the reason that infants need to avoid certain foods related to allergies has to with the infant's A inability to swallow solid foods B lack of teeth C poor metabolism D underdeveloped intestinal tract Question 29: What can be inferred about babies from this passage? A They can eat almost anything B They may become hyperactive if fed solid food too early C They gain little benefit from being breast fed D They should have a carefully restricted diet as infants Question 30: The topic of this passage is A infants and allergies B a good diet C reactions to foods D food and nutrition Question 31: Which of the following was a suggested treatment for migraines in the passage? A Using Vitamin B in addition to a good diet B Getting plenty of sodium nitrate C Avoiding all Oriental foods D Eating more ripe bananas Question 32: According to the article the Feingold diet is NOT A verified by researchers as being consistently effective B designed to eliminate foods containing certain food additives C beneficial for hyperactive children D available in book form Question 33: The word "symptoms" is closest in meaning to A prescriptions B diagnosis C indications D diet Question 34: According to the passage, the difficulty in diagnosing allergies to foods is due to A the use of prepared formula to feed babies B the similarity of symptoms of the allergy to other problems C lack of a proper treatment plan D the vast number of different foods we eat Question 35: The word "these" refers to A innutritious foods B foods high in salicylates C food additives D food colorings 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 36: The demand was so great They had to reprint the book immediately A So great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately B The book would be reprinted immediately since the demand was great C They demanded to reprint the book immediately D They demanded that the book be reprinted immediately Question 37: He did not work hard He failed the exam A Even though he failed the exam, he didn’t work hard B However hard he worked, he failed the exam C If he had worked hard, he would have passed the exam D Unless he had worked hard, he would have failed the exam Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part different from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 38:A potential B shrine C sure D question Question 39:A medal B intend C compete D defend 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 40: ~ Quat: "Can I use your computer?" ~ Keo: " " A Of course B Well done C No, thanks D Yes, I can Question 41: ~ Miu Le: "I’m sorry I’m late." ~ Tam Vy: " ." A Never mind Go ahead B No worries Come in, please C Good to hear that D Don’t say so again 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 Smart cards and mobile phones are becoming an increasingly popular way to make all sorts of payments Even now, in Japan thousands of transactions, from paying rail tickets to picking up the groceries, take place every day with customers passing their handsets across a small flat.screen device And predictions in the world of finance reckon that payments using mobile phones will have risen to more than $50 billion in the very near future What's the appeal of e-cash? Compared to cheques or credit cards, it offers the speed of cash, but more so It takes just one tenth of a second to complete most transactions and as no change is required, errors in counting are eliminated Fraud and theft are also reduced and for the retailer, it reduces the cost of handling money Sony’s vision of having a chip embedded in computers TVs and games consoles means that films, music and games can be paid for easily and without having to input credit-card details And what about the future of the banks? Within their grip on the market, banks and credit-card firms want to be in a position to collect most of the fees from the users of mobile and contactless.payment systems But the new system could prove to be a "disruptive technology" as far as the banks are concerned If payments for a few coffees, a train ticket and a newspaper are made every day by a commuter with a mobile, this will not appear on their monthly credit-card statements but on their mobile phone statements And having spent fortunes on branding, credit-card companies and banks not want to see other payment systems gaining popularity It's too early to say whether banks will miss out and if so, by how much However, quite a few American bankers are optimistic They feel there is reason to he suspicious of those who predict that high-street banks may be a thing of the past They point out that Internet banking did not result in the closure of their high-street branches as was predicted On the contrary, more Americans than ever are using local branches So, whether we'll become a totally cash-free society remains open to contention Question 42: Which of the following is NOT true about the strong point of e-cash? A reduced cost B faster speed C no fraud D fewer mistakes Question 43: Why does the author mention "a small flat-screen device" in the first paragraph? A to exemplify the e-cash system B to praise the e-cash system C to criticize the e-cash system D to inform the e-cash system Question 44: What does the author think may happen in the future? A Daily expenses on drinks and tickets will appear on phone statements B Americans will no longer go to their local bank branches C Credit.card companies and banks will want to promote cash D Banks will collect their fees through credit-card companies Question 45: The word "embedded" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A integrated B isolated C generated D manufactured Question 46: What is the main idea of the first paragraph? A Predictions of future payment methods B Japan's advanced forms of payment C The absence of traditional payment methods D The increasing popularity of new payment methods Question 47: The author mentions the case of commuters in the third paragraph to illustrate A the modem technology of the e-cash system B the transferability of the system C a possible drawback of the system D the banks' cooperation with credit-card companies Question 48: How does the writer seem to feel about the future of banks? A neutral B uncertain C optimistic D pessimistic Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the preposition of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 49:A hurricane B separate C photograph D recommend Question 50:A control B involve C purpose D tonight SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) Mark(s) ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 155 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề 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 Smart cards and mobile phones are becoming an increasingly popular way to make all sorts of payments Even now, in Japan thousands of transactions, from paying rail tickets to picking up the groceries, take place every day with customers passing their handsets across a small flat.screen device And predictions in the world of finance reckon that payments using mobile phones will have risen to more than $50 billion in the very near future What's the appeal of e-cash? Compared to cheques or credit cards, it offers the speed of cash, but more so It takes just one tenth of a second to complete most transactions and as no change is required, errors in counting are eliminated Fraud and theft are also reduced and for the retailer, it reduces the cost of handling money Sony’s vision of having a chip embedded in computers TVs and games consoles means that films, music and games can be paid for easily and without having to input credit-card details And what about the future of the banks? Within their grip on the market, banks and credit-card firms want to be in a position to collect most of the fees from the users of mobile and contactless.payment systems But the new system could prove to be a "disruptive technology" as far as the banks are concerned If payments for a few coffees, a train ticket and a newspaper are made every day by a commuter with a mobile, this will not appear on their monthly credit-card statements but on their mobile phone statements And having spent fortunes on branding, credit-card companies and banks not want to see other payment systems gaining popularity It's too early to say whether banks will miss out and if so, by how much However, quite a few American bankers are optimistic They feel there is reason to he suspicious of those who predict that high-street banks may be a thing of the past They point out that Internet banking did not result in the closure of their high-street branches as was predicted On the contrary, more Americans than ever are using local branches So, whether we'll become a totally cash-free society remains open to contention Question 1: Which of the following is NOT true about the strong point of e-cash? A fewer mistakes B faster speed C no fraud D reduced cost Question 2: Why does the author mention "a small flat-screen device" in the first paragraph? A to exemplify the e-cash system B to praise the e-cash system C to criticize the e-cash system D to inform the e-cash system Question 3: The word "embedded" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A generated B isolated C manufactured D integrated Question 4: How does the writer seem to feel about the future of banks? A uncertain B neutral C optimistic D pessimistic Question 5: The author mentions the case of commuters in the third paragraph to illustrate A the banks' cooperation with credit-card companies B the modem technology of the e-cash system C the transferability of the system D a possible drawback of the system Question 6: What is the main idea of the first paragraph? A The increasing popularity of new payment methods B The absence of traditional payment methods C Predictions of future payment methods D Japan's advanced forms of payment Question 7: What does the author think may happen in the future? A Daily expenses on drinks and tickets will appear on phone statements B Americans will no longer go to their local bank branches C Credit.card companies and banks will want to promote cash D Banks will collect their fees through credit-card companies Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 8: We left New York when I was six, so my recollections of it are rather faint A unintelligible B ambiguous C clear D explicable Question 9: My first impression of her was her impassive face A solid B respectful C emotional D fractious Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 10: Although he was able to the job, he wasn’t given the position A He was given neither the job nor the position B He got the position despite being unable to the job C The position wasn’t given to him in spite of his ability to the job D Because he couldn’t the job, he wasn’t given the position Question 11: Much to my astonishment, I found his lecture on wildlife conservation extremely interesting A I hadn’t expected him to lecture on wildlife conservation, but he spoke well B It was at his lecture on wildlife conservation that I realized I needed to study it C Contrary to my expectations, his lecture on wildlife conservation was the most fascinating of all D I was fascinated by what he said in his lecture on wildlife conservation though I hadn’t expected to be Question 12: It is certain that the new cuts will worry the staff A The new cuts will be bound to worry the staff B The new cuts will be certainly worry the staff C The new cuts certainly worry the staff D The new cuts are bound to worry the staff  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 A trend that has emerged recently is the sharing of childcare (13) between husband and wife Young couples will try to arrange their work schedules so that they work opposite hours or shifts in order that one parent is always home with the children Since childcare is expensive, this saves money for the young couple trying to establish themselves and provide a secure environment for the family Husband and wife may also share household chores Some fathers are just as capable as mothers at cooking dinner, changing and bathing the baby, and doing the laundry In some cases, the woman’s salary is for family (14) and the father becomes the "househusband." These cases are still fairly rare One positive trend, however, is that fathers seem to be spending more time with their children In a recent survey, 41% of the children sampled said they spend equal time with their mothers and fathers "This is one of our most significant cultural changes," says Dr Leon Hoffman, who co.directs the Parent Child Center at the New York Psychoanalytic Society In practice, for over 30 years, Hoffman has found "a very dramatic difference in the involvement of the father in everything from care.taking to general decision (15) around kids' lives." Another factor has recently been added to the childcare formula The number of people who work from home nearly full.time rose 23% from the last decade The (16) of technology computers, faxes, teleconferencing has made it easier for athome workers to be constantly in touch Will this new flexibility in the workforce bring a positive change for the (17) of children? Only time will tell Question 13:A abilities B possibilities C techniques D responsibilities Question 14:A expenses B payment C fares D fees Question 15:A creating B holding C making D giving Question 16:A accessible B access C accessibly D accessibility Question 17:A security B comfort C well-being D interests Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 18: On the floor of the Pacific Ocean is hundreds of flat-topped mountains more than a mile beneath sea level A On B is C more D hundreds of Question 19: Digital clocks, however precise, they cannot be perfectly accurate because the earth’s rotation changes slightly over years A they B perfectly C slightly D because Question 20: My sister told me that she had met my teacher at the supermarket yesterday A My sister told B at the supermarket C yesterday D she had met Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part different from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 21:A question B potential C sure D shrine Question 22:A intend B compete C medal D defend 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 23: ~ Quat: "Can I use your computer?" ~ Keo: " " A No, thanks B Yes, I can C Well done D Of course Question 24: ~ Miu Le: "I’m sorry I’m late." ~ Tam Vy: " ." A No worries Come in, please B Good to hear that C Don’t say so again D Never mind Go ahead Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 25: Bob has a bad lung cancer and his doctor advised him to smoking A put up B give up C turn up D take up Question 26: It is time every student harder for the coming exam A works B work C should work D worked Question 27: All applicants must their university transcript and two reference letters to be considered for this job A permit B omit C admit D submit Question 28: We will leave for the airport he is ready A while B during C until D as soon as Question 29: ~ Lan: "Your kitchen is fantastic! Did you it all by yourself?" ~ Linda: "No, I by a professional." A designed it B had designed it C had it designed D have it to be designed Question 30: I think there’s a picture of the hotel .the first page A on B at C in D to Question 31: We .for this opportunity for more than three years A waited B have been waiting C are waiting D were waiting Question 32: I’m sorry, but I’ve got .much work to to come to the beach today A too B enough C such D so Question 33: I have lived near the airport for so long now that I’ve grown to the noise of the airplanes A aware B unconscious C familiar D accustomed Question 34: They .have seen the play last night as they went to a football match instead A must B could C can’t D might Question 35: During the week of the national tourism festival, we had visitors .from all over the country A come B to have come C coming D came Question 36: Going on this diet has really me good I’ve lost weight and I feel fantastic! A done B taken B had C made Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the preposition of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 37:A purpose B control C tonight D involve Question 38:A recommend B hurricane C photograph D separate 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 39: I knew he was only flattering me because he wanted to borrow some money A teasing B praising C elevating D threatening Question 40: The kidnapper gave himself up to the authorities A went up B surrendered C accommodated himself D confided himself 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 41: He did not work hard He failed the exam A Even though he failed the exam, he didn’t work hard B However hard he worked, he failed the exam C If he had worked hard, he would have passed the exam D Unless he had worked hard, he would have failed the exam Question 42: The demand was so great They had to reprint the book immediately A So great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately B They demanded that the book be reprinted immediately C The book would be reprinted immediately since the demand was great D They demanded to reprint the book immediately Read the following passage and mark the letters A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Scientists not yet thoroughly understand just how the body of an individual becomes sensitive to a substance that is harmless or even wholesome for the average person Milk, wheat, and egg, for example, rank among the most healthful and widely used foods Yet these foods can cause persons sensitive to them to suffer greatly At first, the body of the individual is not harmed by coming into contact with the substance After a varying interval of time, usually longer than a few weeks, the body becomes sensitive to it, and an allergy has begun to develop Sometimes it's hard to figure out if you have a food allergy, since it can show up so many different ways Your symptoms could be caused by many other problems You may have rashes, hives, joint pains mimicking arthritis, headaches, irritability, or depression The most common food allergies are to milk, eggs, seafood, wheat, nuts, seeds, chocolate, oranges, and tomatoes Many of these allergies will not develop if these foods are not fed to an infant until her or his intestines mature at around seven months Breast milk also tends to be protective Migraines can be set off by foods containing tyramine, phenathylamine, monosodium glutamate, or sodium nitrate Common foods which contain these are chocolate, aged cheeses, sour cream, red wine, pickled herring, chicken livers, avocados, ripe bananas, cured meats, many Oriental and prepared foods (read the labels!) Some people have been successful in treating their migraines with supplements of B vitamins, particularly B6 and niacin Children who are hyperactive may benefit from eliminating food additives, especially colorings, and foods high in salicylates from their diets A few of these are almonds, green peppers, peaches, tea, grapes This is the diet made popular by Benjamin Feingold, who has written the book "Why your Child is Hyperactive" Other researchers have had mixed results when testing whether the diet is effective Question 43: The topic of this passage is A a good diet B reactions to foods C infants and allergies D food and nutrition Question 44: The word "these" refers to A foods high in salicylates B food additives C food colorings D innutritious foods Question 45: What can be inferred about babies from this passage? A They can eat almost anything B They gain little benefit from being breast fed C They should have a carefully restricted diet as infants D They may become hyperactive if fed solid food too early Question 46: The author states that the reason that infants need to avoid certain foods related to allergies has to with the infant's A lack of teeth B inability to swallow solid foods C poor metabolism D underdeveloped intestinal tract Question 47: The word "symptoms" is closest in meaning to A diagnosis B prescriptions C diet D indications Question 48: Which of the following was a suggested treatment for migraines in the passage? A Using Vitamin B in addition to a good diet B Eating more ripe bananas C Avoiding all Oriental foods D Getting plenty of sodium nitrate Question 49: According to the passage, the difficulty in diagnosing allergies to foods is due to A the similarity of symptoms of the allergy to other problems B the vast number of different foods we eat C lack of a proper treatment plan D the use of prepared formula to feed babies Question 50: According to the article the Feingold diet is NOT A designed to eliminate foods containing certain food additives B verified by researchers as being consistently effective C beneficial for hyperactive children D available in book form SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 00 trang) Mark(s) ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 243 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……… 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 A trend that has emerged recently is the sharing of childcare (1) between husband and wife Young couples will try to arrange their work schedules so that they work opposite hours or shifts in order that one parent is always home with the children Since childcare is expensive, this saves money for the young couple trying to establish themselves and provide a secure environment for the family Husband and wife may also share household chores Some fathers are just as capable as mothers at cooking dinner, changing and bathing the baby, and doing the laundry In some cases, the woman’s salary is for family (2) and the father becomes the "househusband." These cases are still fairly rare One positive trend, however, is that fathers seem to be spending more time with their children In a recent survey, 41% of the children sampled said they spend equal time with their mothers and fathers "This is one of our most significant cultural changes," says Dr Leon Hoffman, who co.directs the Parent Child Center at the New York Psychoanalytic Society In practice, for over 30 years, Hoffman has found "a very dramatic difference in the involvement of the father in everything from care.taking to general decision (3) around kids' lives." Another factor has recently been added to the childcare formula The number of people who work from home nearly full.time rose 23% from the last decade The (4) of technology computers, faxes, teleconferencing has made it easier for athome workers to be constantly in touch Will this new flexibility in the workforce bring a positive change for the (5) of children? Only time will tell Question 1:A techniques B possibilities C responsibilities D abilities Question 2:A expenses B fares C payment D fees Question 3:A holding B making C giving D creating Question 4:A accessibility B access C accessible D accessibly Question 5:A comfort B well-being C security D interests 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 6: My first impression of her was her impassive face A solid B emotional C respectful D fractious Question 7: We left New York when I was six, so my recollections of it are rather faint A explicable B unintelligible C ambiguous D clear Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part different from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 8:A intend B defend C compete D medal Question 9:A sure B shrine C potential D question Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the preposition of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 10:A control B tonight C purpose D involve Question 11:A hurricane B photograph C recommend D separate Read the following passage and mark the letters A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Scientists not yet thoroughly understand just how the body of an individual becomes sensitive to a substance that is harmless or even wholesome for the average person Milk, wheat, and egg, for example, rank among the most healthful and widely used foods Yet these foods can cause persons sensitive to them to suffer greatly At first, the body of the individual is not harmed by coming into contact with the substance After a varying interval of time, usually longer than a few weeks, the body becomes sensitive to it, and an allergy has begun to develop Sometimes it's hard to figure out if you have a food allergy, since it can show up so many different ways Your symptoms could be caused by many other problems You may have rashes, hives, joint pains mimicking arthritis, headaches, irritability, or depression The most common food allergies are to milk, eggs, seafood, wheat, nuts, seeds, chocolate, oranges, and tomatoes Many of these allergies will not develop if these foods are not fed to an infant until her or his intestines mature at around seven months Breast milk also tends to be protective Migraines can be set off by foods containing tyramine, phenathylamine, monosodium glutamate, or sodium nitrate Common foods which contain these are chocolate, aged cheeses, sour cream, red wine, pickled herring, chicken livers, avocados, ripe bananas, cured meats, many Oriental and prepared foods (read the labels!) Some people have been successful in treating their migraines with supplements of B vitamins, particularly B6 and niacin Children who are hyperactive may benefit from eliminating food additives, especially colorings, and foods high in salicylates from their diets A few of these are almonds, green peppers, peaches, tea, grapes This is the diet made popular by Benjamin Feingold, who has written the book "Why your Child is Hyperactive" Other researchers have had mixed results when testing whether the diet is effective Question 12: What can be inferred about babies from this passage? A They gain little benefit from being breast fed B They should have a carefully restricted diet as infants C They can eat almost anything D They may become hyperactive if fed solid food too early Question 13: Which of the following was a suggested treatment for migraines in the passage? A Using Vitamin B in addition to a good diet B Avoiding all Oriental foods C Getting plenty of sodium nitrate D Eating more ripe bananas Question 14: The word "these" refers to A foods high in salicylates B food additives C innutritious foods D food colorings Question 15: The author states that the reason that infants need to avoid certain foods related to allergies has to with the infant's A inability to swallow solid foods B poor metabolism C lack of teeth D underdeveloped intestinal tract Question 16: According to the passage, the difficulty in diagnosing allergies to foods is due to A the similarity of symptoms of the allergy to other problems B lack of a proper treatment plan C the use of prepared formula to feed babies D the vast number of different foods we eat Question 17: The word "symptoms" is closest in meaning to A diagnosis B indications C diet D prescriptions Question 18: The topic of this passage is A infants and allergies B a good diet C reactions to foods D food and nutrition Question 19: According to the article the Feingold diet is NOT A available in book form B designed to eliminate foods containing certain food additives C verified by researchers as being consistently effective D beneficial for hyperactive children 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 20: He did not work hard He failed the exam A Even though he failed the exam, he didn’t work hard B Unless he had worked hard, he would have failed the exam C However hard he worked, he failed the exam D If he had worked hard, he would have passed the exam Question 21: The demand was so great They had to reprint the book immediately A The book would be reprinted immediately since the demand was great B They demanded that the book be reprinted immediately C So great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately D They demanded to reprint the book immediately 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: The kidnapper gave himself up to the authorities A surrendered B confided himself C accommodated himself D went up Question 23: I knew he was only flattering me because he wanted to borrow some money A praising B elevating C teasing D threatening Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 24: Digital clocks, however precise, they cannot be perfectly accurate because the earth’s rotation changes slightly over years A they B slightly C perfectly D because Question 25: On the floor of the Pacific Ocean is hundreds of flat-topped mountains more than a mile beneath sea level A On B hundreds of C more D is Question 26: My sister told me that she had met my teacher at the supermarket yesterday A yesterday B she had met C at the supermarket D My sister told 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 Smart cards and mobile phones are becoming an increasingly popular way to make all sorts of payments Even now, in Japan thousands of transactions, from paying rail tickets to picking up the groceries, take place every day with customers passing their handsets across a small flat.screen device And predictions in the world of finance reckon that payments using mobile phones will have risen to more than $50 billion in the very near future What's the appeal of e-cash? Compared to cheques or credit cards, it offers the speed of cash, but more so It takes just one tenth of a second to complete most transactions and as no change is required, errors in counting are eliminated Fraud and theft are also reduced and for the retailer, it reduces the cost of handling money Sony’s vision of having a chip embedded in computers TVs and games consoles means that films, music and games can be paid for easily and without having to input credit-card details And what about the future of the banks? Within their grip on the market, banks and credit-card firms want to be in a position to collect most of the fees from the users of mobile and contactless.payment systems But the new system could prove to be a "disruptive technology" as far as the banks are concerned If payments for a few coffees, a train ticket and a newspaper are made every day by a commuter with a mobile, this will not appear on their monthly credit-card statements but on their mobile phone statements And having spent fortunes on branding, credit-card companies and banks not want to see other payment systems gaining popularity It's too early to say whether banks will miss out and if so, by how much However, quite a few American bankers are optimistic They feel there is reason to he suspicious of those who predict that high-street banks may be a thing of the past They point out that Internet banking did not result in the closure of their high-street branches as was predicted On the contrary, more Americans than ever are using local branches So, whether we'll become a totally cash-free society remains open to contention Question 27: Which of the following is NOT true about the strong point of e-cash? A faster speed B fewer mistakes C reduced cost D no fraud Question 28: The word "embedded" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A generated B integrated C manufactured D isolated Question 29: The author mentions the case of commuters in the third paragraph to illustrate A a possible drawback of the system B the banks' cooperation with credit-card companies C the modem technology of the e-cash system D the transferability of the system Question 30: Why does the author mention "a small flat-screen device" in the first paragraph? A to praise the e-cash system B to criticize the e-cash system C to exemplify the e-cash system D to inform the e-cash system Question 31: What is the main idea of the first paragraph? A Japan's advanced forms of payment B Predictions of future payment methods C The absence of traditional payment methods D The increasing popularity of new payment methods Question 32: What does the author think may happen in the future? A Banks will collect their fees through credit-card companies B Daily expenses on drinks and tickets will appear on phone statements C Americans will no longer go to their local bank branches D Credit.card companies and banks will want to promote cash Question 33: How does the writer seem to feel about the future of banks? A optimistic B uncertain C neutral D pessimistic 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 34: ~ Quat: "Can I use your computer?" ~ Keo: " " A No, thanks B Yes, I can C Well done D Of course Question 35: ~ Miu Le: "I’m sorry I’m late." ~ Tam Vy: " ." A Never mind Go ahead B Good to hear that C Don’t say so again D No worries Come in, please Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 36: Bob has a bad lung cancer and his doctor advised him to smoking A give up B take up C turn up D put up Question 37: All applicants must their university transcript and two reference letters to be considered for this job A omit B submit C admit D permit Question 38: I’m sorry, but I’ve got .much work to to come to the beach today A such B enough C too D so Question 39: We will leave for the airport he is ready A during B while C until D as soon as Question 40: It is time every student harder for the coming exam A worked B should work C works D work Question 41: They .have seen the play last night as they went to a football match instead A must B might C could D can’t Question 42: During the week of the national tourism festival, we had visitors .from all over the country A to have come B coming C came D come Question 43: I have lived near the airport for so long now that I’ve grown to the noise of the airplanes A familiar B aware C accustomed D unconscious Question 44: I think there’s a picture of the hotel .the first page A on B in C at D to Question 45: We .for this opportunity for more than three years A were waiting B have been waiting C are waiting D waited Question 46: ~ Lan: "Your kitchen is fantastic! Did you it all by yourself?" ~ Linda: "No, I by a professional." A have it to be designed B had designed it C designed it D had it designed Question 47: Going on this diet has really me good I’ve lost weight and I feel fantastic! A done B taken B had C made Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 48: It is certain that the new cuts will worry the staff A The new cuts certainly worry the staff B The new cuts will be bound to worry the staff C The new cuts will be certainly worry the staff D The new cuts are bound to worry the staff Question 49: Much to my astonishment, I found his lecture on wildlife conservation extremely interesting A Contrary to my expectations, his lecture on wildlife conservation was the most fascinating of all B It was at his lecture on wildlife conservation that I realized I needed to study it C I was fascinated by what he said in his lecture on wildlife conservation though I hadn’t expected to be D I hadn’t expected him to lecture on wildlife conservation, but he spoke well Question 50: Although he was able to the job, he wasn’t given the position A The position wasn’t given to him in spite of his ability to the job B Because he couldn’t the job, he wasn’t given the position C He got the position despite being unable to the job D He was given neither the job nor the position C ấn C n T ường hí r h ... lecture on wildlife conservation, but he spoke well B It was at his lecture on wildlife conservation that I realized I needed to study it C Contrary to my expectations, his lecture on wildlife conservation... lecture on wildlife conservation, but he spoke well B It was at his lecture on wildlife conservation that I realized I needed to study it C Contrary to my expectations, his lecture on wildlife conservation... the staff Question 6: Much to my astonishment, I found his lecture on wildlife conservation extremely interesting A Contrary to my expectations, his lecture on wildlife conservation was the most