ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ THPT QUỐC GIA 2017 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from to 10 If you want to prepare yourself for great achievement and have more to (1) _ to your education or your work, try reading more books (2) up some of the interestingly informative books and search for well-researched material that can help you grow We should (3) our children to read more books and (4) less time watching TV Some people have commented that this is inconsistent “Why is the written word a superior way to get information than television?”.That is (5) interesting point of view worth further (6) _ Reading is a skill that is in much greater demand than the demand for watching TV There are no jobs that (7) _ a person to be able to watch TV but reading is an integral part of many jobs The written word is an incredibly flexible and efficient way of communication You can write something down and, in no time, it can be (8) _ to many different people Not only that, we can (9 _ vast amounts of information through reading in a very short time A good reader can acquire more information in reading for two hours than someone watching TV can acquire in a full day You are able to gain a lot of information quickly because you are a fast reader with good (10) skills It will save you massive amounts of time and you will be able to assimilate vast quantities of information Question A gain B gather C collect D contribute Question A Make B Pick C Set D Take Question A discuss B define C suggest D encourage Question A apply B spend C train D waste Question A a B an C the D.∅ Question A exploration B explore C explorer D explorative Question A require B inquire C tell D ask Question A submitted B communicated C handed D sent Question A digest B inhale C breathe D eat Question 10 A apprehension B enjoyment C entertainment D comprehension Question 11. _ parents of Thomas claimed that he was at _ home at the time of robbery A.∅/∅/the B.The/∅/the C.The/the/the D.∅/∅/a Question 12.Nowadays children prefer history in more practical ways A.be taught B.teach C.to be taught D.to be teaching Question 13.The discovery was a major for research workers A.breakthrough B.break-in C.breakdown D.breakout Question 14.I accidentally Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday A.lost touch with B kept an eye on C.paid attention to D caught sight of Question 15.Jane: “It’s going to rain.” – Mary: “ .” A.I hope not so B.I hope not C.I don’t hope so D I don’t hope either Question 16. appear, they are really much larger than the Earth A.Small as the stars B.The stars as small C As the small stars D Despite of the small stars Question 17.Their house is near the Cathedral A.whereabouts B.anyplace C.somewhere D.anywhere Question 18.In the United States the states but Hawaii is an island A.all of B neither of C none of D no of Question 19.I know his name, but I can’t recall it at the moment It’s on the tip of A.brain B tongue C mind D memory Question 20.I’m not particular I’ll wear of your dresses that fits me A.someone B any one C which one D that one Question 21.Tom: “Which is more important? Luck or effort?” – Mary: “Luck is effort.” A.on the same importance C.the same importance as B.as the same importance as D.of the same importance as Question 22.His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else’s point of view He is very A.narrow-minded B.kind-hearted C.open-minded D.absent-minded Question 23.It’s a good idea to see your doctor regularly for A.a revision B.a check-up C an investigation D a control Question 24.Jordan: “ ” – Jim: “No, thanks.” A.Would you want another drink? C.Can you help me with this? B.Would you care for another drink? D Come in, please! Question 25.British and Australian people share the same language, but in other respects they are as different as A.cats and dogs B.salt and pepper C.chalk and cheese D here and there Ms Lan Nguyen - 0904920646 Question 26.(A)Usually(B)the climate in mountainous areas becomes (C)much windy(D)at higher altitudes Question 27.A.opponent B.habitat C.contribute D.eternal Question 28.A.museum B.position C.recommend D.commitment Question 29 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning The members of the orchestra has arrived an hour prior to the performance for a short rehearsal A.after B.while C.when D.before Question 30 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are home and dry A.have been successful B.have not got wet C have got no water D have got home dry Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 39 Millions of people are using cell phones today In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people They find that the phones are more than a means of communication – having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss He couldn’t remember even simple tasks He would often forget the name of his own son This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer’s doctor didn’t agree What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it’s best to use mobile phones less often Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time Use your mobile phone only when you really need it Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health So for now, it’s wise not to use your mobile phone too often Question 31.The most suitable title for the passage could be A “The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular” B.“Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time” C.“The Way Mobile Phones Work” D.“Technological Innovations and Their Price” Question 32.According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because A they make them look more stylish B they are indispensable in everyday communications C.they keep the users alert all the time D they cannot be replaced by regular phones Question 33.The changes possibly caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with A.the mobility of the mind and the body C.the arteries of the brain B.the resident memory D.the smallest units of the brain Question 34.According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is A.their radiant light B.their power of attraction C their raiding power D their invisible rays Question 35.According to the writer, people should A never use mobile phones in all cases B.only use mobile phones in medical emergencies C.keep off mobile phones regularly D.only use mobile phones in urgent cases Question 36.Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may A.damage their users’ emotions C change their users’ social behaviours B.cause some mental malfunction D change their users’ temperament Question 37.The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often, A.suffered serious loss of mental ability C abandoned his family B.had a problem with memory D could no longer think lucidly Question 38.The word “means” could be best replaced by A.method B expression C meanings D transmission Question 39 The word “potentially”is closet in meaning to A.obviously B.possibly C.certainly D.privately Question 40.The phrase “negative publicity” most likely means A information on the lethal effects of cell phones B.the negative public use of cell phones C.widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones D.poor ideas about the effects of cell phones Ms Lan Nguyen - 0904920646 KEY TEST 4 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 D B D B B A A B A D B C A D B A 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 C C B B D A B B C C B C D A D A 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 D D D B B A B C 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 contribute TO sth: cống hiến, góp phần pick up: lựa chọn encourage sb TO sth: khuyến khích làm gì; suggest sth (to sb): gợi ý cho spend time DOING sth: dành thời gian làm gì; waste time (in) DOING sth: lãng phí thời gian cho việc an đứng trước nguyên âm; giới thiệu điểm mới, chưa đề cập trước cần điền DANH TỪ vật, exploration (n) khám phá require sb to sth: yêu cầu làm communicate sth to sb: truyền tải, chia sẻ với → (bị động) sth is communicated to sb digest (v) tiêu hoá (thức ăn)/ suy nghĩ, suy ngẫm 10 comprehension skills: kĩ đọc hiểu 11 12 Ta cóprefer sb/sth TO sth, câu này, cần dùng bị động 13 breakthrough (n) bước đột phá; break-in (n) vụ đột nhập; breakdown (n) hỏng hóc, đổ vỡ, suy sụp; breakout (n) vượt ngục 14 catch sight of: bắt gặp, thống nhìn thấy; keep an eye on: để mắt đến 15 I hope not: Tôi hi vọng không 16 Cấu trúc cô cho key mock test 6, câu 12 17 Dịch: Nhà họ gần nhà thờ 18 Ta có None of/ No + N (số nhiều)/ N (số ít)/ N (khơng đếm được) nghĩa khơng có nào.Trong câu loại đáp án D khơng có of sau no.Loại đáp án B có nghĩa khơng có neither of thường dùng cho đối tượng none of dùng cho nhiều đối tượng 19 on the tip of tongue: nghĩ ra, nhớ 20 any one (one dress): 21 be important = be of the importance: quan trọng 22 narrow-minded (adj) bảo thủ; kind-hearted (adj) tốt bụng; open-minded (adj) cầu tiến, ham học hỏi; absentminded (adj) lơ đãng, hay quên 23 a check-up: kiểm tra sức khoẻ 24 care for = like 25 IDM: chalk and cheese: khác hoàn toàn; be raining cats and dogs: mưa xối xả; salt and pepper: muối tiêu (màu tóc); here and there: khắp nơi 26 → much more windy (so sánh có từ higher) 27 B trọng âm âm tiết thứ nhất; A, C, D âm tiết thứ Ms Lan Nguyen - 0904920646 28 C trọng âm âm tiết thứ 3; A, B, D âm tiết thứ 29 prior to = before: trước 30 home and dry = successful (adj) thành công 31 32 Tác giả đưa tiện lợi, hữu ích điện thoại di động, đồng thời nêu lên tác hại mà gây cho người 33 Đoạn 1: “In many countries, cell phones are very popularwith young people They find that the phones are more than a means ofcommunication – having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected” 34 Câu đầu đoạn 3: “On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones” 35 Câu đầu đoạn 4: “What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation” 36 Đoạn cuối: “Use your mobile phone only when you really need it Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies” 35+36 Đoạn 3: “In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss He couldn’t remember even simple tasks He would often forget the name of his own son This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer’s doctor didn’t agree” 37 means = method (n) phương tiện, cách thức 38 potentially = possibly (adv) có thể, có khả 39 negative publicity: việc làm cho công chúng biết đến mặt tiêu cực Ms Lan Nguyen - 0904920646 ... 09 049 20 646 KEY TEST 4 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 D B D B B A A B A D B C A D B A 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 C C B B D A B B C C B C D A D A 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 ... A B B C C B C D A D A 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 D D D B B A B C 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 contribute TO sth: cống hiến, góp phần pick up: lựa chọn encourage... (so sánh có từ higher) 27 B trọng âm âm tiết thứ nhất; A, C, D âm tiết thứ Ms Lan Nguyen - 09 049 20 646 28 C trọng âm âm tiết thứ 3; A, B, D âm tiết thứ 29 prior to = before: trước 30 home and dry