ON THI TNPT 2017 82 09 ma de

SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) TNPT 82 ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 000 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề MASTER COPY ~ WITH KEY 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 Commuting is the practice of travelling a long disteince to a town or city to work each day, and then travelling home again in the evening The word commuting comes from commutation ticket, a US rail ticket for repeated journeys, called a season ticket in Britain Regular travellers are called commuters The US has many commuters A few, mostly on the East Coast, commute by train or subway, but most depend on the car Some leave home very early to avoid the traffic jams, and sleep in their cars until their office opens Many people accept a long trip to work so that they can live in quiet bedroom communities away from the city, but another reason is ‘white flight’ In the 1960s most cities began to desegregate their schools, so that there were no longer separate schools for white and black children Many white families did not want to send their children to desegregated schools, so they moved to the suburbs, which have their own schools, and where, for various reasons, few black people five Millions of people in Britain commute by car or train Some spend two or three hours a day travelling, so that they and their families can live in suburbia or in the countryside Cities are surrounded by commuter belts Part of the commuter belt around London is called the stockbroker belt because it contains houses where rich business people live Some places are becoming dormitory towns, because people sleep there but take little part in local activities Most commuters travel to and from work at the same time, causing the morning and evening rush hours, when buses and trains are crowded and there are traffic jams on the roads Commuters on trains rarely talk to each other and spend their journey reading, sleeping or using their mobile phones, though this is not popular with other passengers Increasing numbers of people now work at home some days of the week, linked to their offices by computer, a practice called telecommuting Cities in both Britain and the US are trying to reduce the number of cars coming into town each day Some companies encourage car-pooling (called car sharing in Britain), an arrangement for people who live and work near each other to travel together Some US cities have a public service that helps such people to contact each other, and traffic lanes are reserved for car-pool vehicles But cars and petrol/gas are cheap in the US, and many people prefer to drive alone because it gives them more freedom In Britain many cities have park-and-ride schemes, car parks on the edge of the city from which buses take drivers into the centre Question 1: Which of the following is true according to the passage? A Commuting helps people in the US and Britain save a lot of time B The US has considerably more commuters than Britain, C Both the US and Britain have a great number of commuters D Britain has considerably more commuters than the US Question 2: The word "it" in the last paragraph refers to A travelling together B driving alone C petrol / gas D car pool Question 3: Which of the following definitions of commuting would the author of this passage most probably agree with? A Travelling for hours from a town or city to work in the countryside every day B Using a commutation ticket for special journeys in all seasons of the year C Regularly travelling a long distance between one’s place of work and one’s home D Travelling to work and then home again in a day within a rural district Question 4: It can be inferred from the passage that dormitory towns in Britain are places where people A stay for the night B are employed locally C take part in local activities D contribute to the local community Question 5: The phrase "linked to" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A related to B connected to C shared with D satisfied with Question 6: All of the following are measures to reduce the number of cars coming into town each day in the US and/or Britain EXCEPT A traffic lanes for car pooling B free car parks in the city centre C park-and-ride schemes D car pooling/sharing Question 7: The word "repeated" in paragraph most probably means A buying a season ticket again B doing something once again C saying something again D happening again and again Mark the letter A , B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 8: The police issued a warning on the radio A dangerous man had escaped from the prison A The police issued a warning on the radio, namely a dangerous man had escaped from the prison B The police issued a warning on the radio so that a dangerous man escaped from the prison C A dangerous man had escaped from the prison so the police issued a warning on the radio D Escaping from the prison, the dangerous man made the police issue a warning on the radio Question 9: I think I should have cooked more food There’s nothing left now A I regret cooking too much food now B I did not cook much food and I think it is ok now C I should not have cooked so much food D I did not cook much food and I think it was a mistake Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 10:A delete B demonstrate C degrade D devalue Question 11:A account B tough C outdated D count Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 12: She is attending the seminar with a view to .more qualifications A acquiring B having acquired C have acquired D acquire Question 13: Not only .among the largest animal that ever lived, but they are also among the more intelligent A they are whales B are whales C whales D some whales Question 14: "Is it far to Stanford?" "Not at all It’s only a .firom here." A short cut B stone's throw C step in the right direction D bird's eye view Question 15: The students were not satisfied A as the teacher’s not informing them about the coming test B because of the teacher's not informing them of the coming test C because the teacher not inform them of the coming test D since the teacher's no information about the coming test Question 16: Bill Gates is probably the best known and most successful in computer softwares A volunteer B navigator C pioneer D generator Question 17: ~ "Can you see anybody in that classroom?" ~ "Yes There a teacher and fifty students there A are B has been C is D have been Question 18: Economic reforms began in the Soviet Union in June 1985 by the Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to .the Soviet economy A repair B reply C restructure D reproduce Question 19: It is the imperativeness that anyone of us .how to behave properly in different cultures - "When in Rome as Romans do", goes an English saying A learns B learn C must learn D will learn Question 20: I don't know how you .up with Carl's complaining all the time A get B C put D make Question 21: We need .information before we can decide A farther B further C far D furthest Question 22: Many people like the .of life in the countryside A step B space C speed D pace Question 23: The strike was .owing to a last-minute agreement with the management A put down B called off C set back D broken up Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 24: With the development of information technology, we can now hold long-distance meetings which the participants can see each other on a screen A which B information technology C long-distance D can see Question 25: Why are you standing in the doors? Come in and make oneself at home A oneself B in C are you standing D make Question 26: The first special park creating was at Ranthambhore where the government had to move nearly 1000 people so the land could be handed back to the nature A handed B creating C where D at Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the two following questions Question 27: Designers could move away firom conservative styles and promote the swimsuits that revealed a body’s physical attributes A disrupted B hid C distorted D blocked Question 28: It is quite incredible that he is unaware of such basic facts A imaginable B unbelievable C difficult D disappointed Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following sentences Question 29: We want him to represent us in talks with our Japanese clients A We represent him to deal with our Japanese clients B He talks to us on the behalf of our Japanese customers C Our Japanese clients send him to talk to us D We want him to talk to our Japanese clients on our behalf Question 30: "John, why don’t you go on a picnic with me next weekend?" said Janet A Janet suggested John to go on a picnic with her next weekend B Janet suggested John went on a picnic with her the next weekend C Janet suggested John should go on a picnic with her next weekend D Janet suggested John go on a picnic with her the next weekend Question 31: My impression of him was that he was a very capable person A It struck me as an impression that he was a very capable person B He struck me when I was impressed by his capability C I struck him with the impression that he was very capable D He struck me as being a very capable person Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete the following exchanges Question 32: ~ Jim "Could you tell me how to get to the post office?" ~ Theo: " " A It's at the end of this street, opposite the church B Yes, I could C Excuse me Is it easy to get there? D Sorry, it’s not very far Question 33: ~ Bill: "Let's stop for a drmk." ~ Bruce: " " A You’re welcome B Long time no see C Nice to meet you D Sorry, we've got little time Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 34:A engineering B comprehension C maturity D architectural Question 35:A curriculum B grammatical C repetitious D historical 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 If your reservations are booked far enough (36) of time, the airline may offer to mail your tickets to you However, if you don’t receive the tickets and the airline’s records show that they mailed them, you may have to go through lost-ticket procedures It is safer to check the telephone (37) for a conveniently located travel agency You cein also call an airline ticket office and buy your tickets there As soon as you receive your ticket, make sure all the information on it is correct, especially the airports (if any of the cities have more than one) and the flight dates You should have any necessary corrections (38) immediately It’s a good idea to reconfirm your reservations before you start your trip; flight schedules sometimes change On intemational trips, most airlines require that you reconfirm your onward or return reservations at (39) 72 hours before each flight If you don’t, your reservations may be canceled Check your tickets as you board each flight to ensure that only the correct coupon has been removed (40) the airline agent Question 36:A ahead B in advance C because D in front Question 37:A company B shop C directory D box Question 38:A writing B made C booked D save Question 39:A booking B no C least D last Question 40:A from B By C for D to Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the two following questions Question 41: I see John boasting again I’ve heard him telling everyone he's the best tennis player in the country A blowing his own trumpet B speaking too much C pulling my leg D holding his tongue Question 42: The venom of coral snakes is especially potent and the mortality rate among humans who have been bitten is high A powerful B abundant C impure D contagious 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 Real estate sales agents work on behalf of property owners and earn a commission, or percentage of the sale or rental of property Agents are employed by real estate agencies that sell or rent property as well as manage, appraise, or develop real estate Some agencies combine their real estate business with an insurance agency or law practice Most real estate agents sell private homes Some specialize in commercial property such as factories, apartment buildmgs, stores and office buildings Others specialize in undeveloped land sites for commercial or residential use or go into agricultural real estate Real estate agents work from a file of listings of property that is for sale or rent A listing is an agreement, usually in the form of a contract, between the owners of the property and the agent The owners agree to pay the agent a percentage of the selling price Real estate agents obtain new listings for their agency by locating property owners interested in selling For example, they may call home owners who are trying to sell their houses privately through newspaper want ads Real estate agents visit newly listed properties so that they can familiarize themselves with the features of the property before bringing prospective buyers to see it In any sale, the agents have to negotiate with both the seller and the buyer Many sellers begin by asking more for their property but buyers are not willmg to pay for it Agents must be able to convince sellers to set a realistic price Most of the agents’ efforts focus on the buyer, however Agents try to learn what will motivate the buyers to make a purchase Agents must be able to convince them that the property suits their needs and is a good buy Buyers generally offer less for a property than the seller asks Agents help to negotiate the final price They usually help buyers arrange bank loans and are generally present at closings, when final contracts of sale are signed Question 43: The word "prospective" is paragragh is closest in meaning to A progressive B wealthy C potential D former Question 44: The word "them” in paragragh refers to A agents B owners C sellers D buyers Question 45: It can be inferred that negotiating the final price of a property involves A motivating the buyer visit the property B calling an insurance agency C finding a similar property that has a realistic price D having the seller and the buyer agree on what is realistic Question 46: Where in the passage does the author discuss different types of real estate? A Paragraph B Paragraph C Paragraph D Paragraph Question 47: The phrase "specialize in" in paragragh is closest in meaning to A write about B approve of C refer to D concentrate on Question 48: According to the passage, real estate agents A own a lot commercial property B have a college education C are usually present when final sales contracts are signed D begin by asking more for a property than buyers are willing to pay Question 49: A listing is a contract between property owner, and real estate agents in which the owners A try to sell their houses privately B agree to pay the agent a percentage of the selling price C obtain new listings for their property D arrange to meet with the agent at a convenient time Question 50: In paragraph 3, the author implies that A agents must understand the desires and needs of the buyer B agents spend more tunes with sellers than with buyers C buyers usually pay the price asked by the seller D agents are sometimes immoral in their practices 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 548 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 correct answer to each of the following questions Question 1: She is attending the seminar with a view to .more qualifications A having acquired B have acquired C acquire D acquiring Question 2: Bill Gates is probably the best known and most successful in computer softwares A navigator B pioneer C volunteer D generator Question 3: ~ "Can you see anybody in that classroom?" ~ "Yes There a teacher and fifty students there A is B has been C are D have been Question 4: Not only .among the largest animal that ever lived, but they are also among the more intelligent A whales B they are whales C are whales D some whales Question 5: Economic reforms began in the Soviet Union in June 1985 by the Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to .the Soviet economy A reproduce B repair C reply D restructure Question 6: "Is it far to Stanford?" "Not at all It’s only a .firom here." A stone's throw B step in the right direction C bird's eye view D short cut Question 7: The students were not satisfied A since the teacher's no information about the coming test B because of the teacher's not informing them of the coming test C as the teacher’s not informing them about the coming test D because the teacher not inform them of the coming test Question 8: Many people like the .of life in the countryside A speed B space C pace D step Question 9: The strike was .owing to a last-minute agreement with the management A set back B called off C put down D broken up Question 10: It is the imperativeness that anyone of us .how to behave properly in different cultures - "When in Rome as Romans do", goes an English saying A learn B learns C will learn D must learn Question 11: I don't know how you .up with Carl's complaining all the time A B make C get D put Question 12: We need .information before we can decide A further B farther C far D furthest Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the two following questions Question 13: It is quite incredible that he is unaware of such basic facts A difficult B disappointed C unbelievable D imaginable Question 14: Designers could move away firom conservative styles and promote the swimsuits that revealed a body’s physical attributes A distorted B blocked C disrupted D hid Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete the following exchanges Question 15: ~ Bill: "Let's stop for a drmk." ~ Bruce: " " A Sorry, we've got little time B You’re welcome C Nice to meet you D Long time no see Question 16: ~ Jim "Could you tell me how to get to the post office?" ~ Theo: " " A Yes, I could B It's at the end of this street, opposite the church C Sorry, it’s not very far D Excuse me Is it easy to get there? Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 17:A engineering B comprehension C maturity D architectural Question 18:A historical B repetitious C grammatical D curriculum Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 19: The first special park creating was at Ranthambhore where the government had to move nearly 1000 people so the land could be handed back to the nature A handed B creating C where D at Question 20: Why are you standing in the doors? Come in and make oneself at home A are you standing B make C oneself D in Question 21: With the development of information technology, we can now hold long-distance meetings which the participants can see each other on a screen A information technology B which C can seeD long-distance Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 22:A devalue B demonstrate C degrade D delete Question 23:A account B tough C outdated D count 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 Commuting is the practice of travelling a long disteince to a town or city to work each day, and then travelling home again in the evening The word commuting comes from commutation ticket, a US rail ticket for repeated journeys, called a season ticket in Britain Regular travellers are called commuters The US has many commuters A few, mostly on the East Coast, commute by train or subway, but most depend on the car Some leave home very early to avoid the traffic jams, and sleep in their cars until their office opens Many people accept a long trip to work so that they can live in quiet bedroom communities away from the city, but another reason is ‘white flight’ In the 1960s most cities began to desegregate their schools, so that there were no longer separate schools for white and black children Many white families did not want to send their children to desegregated schools, so they moved to the suburbs, which have their own schools, and where, for various reasons, few black people five Millions of people in Britain commute by car or train Some spend two or three hours a day travelling, so that they and their families can live in suburbia or in the countryside Cities are surrounded by commuter belts Part of the commuter belt around London is called the stockbroker belt because it contains houses where rich business people live Some places are becoming dormitory towns, because people sleep there but take little part in local activities Most commuters travel to and from work at the same time, causing the morning and evening rush hours, when buses and trains are crowded and there are traffic jams on the roads Commuters on trains rarely talk to each other and spend their journey reading, sleeping or using their mobile phones, though this is not popular with other passengers Increasing numbers of people now work at home some days of the week, linked to their offices by computer, a practice called telecommuting Cities in both Britain and the US are trying to reduce the number of cars coming into town each day Some companies encourage car-pooling (called car sharing in Britain), an arrangement for people who live and work near each other to travel together Some US cities have a public service that helps such people to contact each other, and traffic lanes are reserved for car-pool vehicles But cars and petrol/gas are cheap in the US, and many people prefer to drive alone because it gives them more freedom In Britain many cities have park-and-ride schemes, car parks on the edge of the city from which buses take drivers into the centre Question 24: Which of the following definitions of commuting would the author of this passage most probably agree with? A Travelling for hours from a town or city to work in the countryside every day B Regularly travelling a long distance between one’s place of work and one’s home C Travelling to work and then home again in a day within a rural district D Using a commutation ticket for special journeys in all seasons of the year Question 25: The phrase "linked to" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A satisfied with B related to C shared with D connected to Question 26: It can be inferred from the passage that dormitory towns in Britain are places where people A stay for the night B take part in local activities C are employed locally D contribute to the local community Question 27: All of the following are measures to reduce the number of cars coming into town each day in the US and/or Britain EXCEPT A free car parks in the city centre B traffic lanes for car pooling C park-and-ride schemes D car pooling/sharing Question 28: Which of the following is true according to the passage? A The US has considerably more commuters than Britain, B Both the US and Britain have a great number of commuters C Commuting helps people in the US and Britain save a lot of time D Britain has considerably more commuters than the US Question 29: The word "repeated" in paragraph most probably means A doing something once again B buying a season ticket again C saying something again D happening again and again Question 30: The word "it" in the last paragraph refers to A petrol / gas B travelling together C driving alone D car pool 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 sentences Question 31: We want him to represent us in talks with our Japanese clients A We represent him to deal with our Japanese clients B We want him to talk to our Japanese clients on our behalf C He talks to us on the behalf of our Japanese customers D Our Japanese clients send him to talk to us Question 32: My impression of him was that he was a very capable person A It struck me as an impression that he was a very capable person B He struck me when I was impressed by his capability C I struck him with the impression that he was very capable D He struck me as being a very capable person Question 33: "John, why don’t you go on a picnic with me next weekend?" said Janet A Janet suggested John should go on a picnic with her next weekend B Janet suggested John go on a picnic with her the next weekend C Janet suggested John to go on a picnic with her next weekend D Janet suggested John went on a picnic with her the next weekend 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: The police issued a warning on the radio A dangerous man had escaped from the prison A Escaping from the prison, the dangerous man made the police issue a warning on the radio B A dangerous man had escaped from the prison so the police issued a warning on the radio C The police issued a warning on the radio so that a dangerous man escaped from the prison D The police issued a warning on the radio, namely a dangerous man had escaped from the prison Question 35: I think I should have cooked more food There’s nothing left now A I did not cook much food and I think it was a mistake B I regret cooking too much food now C I should not have cooked so much food D I did not cook much food and I think it is ok now 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 If your reservations are booked far enough (36) of time, the airline may offer to mail your tickets to you However, if you don’t receive the tickets and the airline’s records show that they mailed them, you may have to go through lost-ticket procedures It is safer to check the telephone (37) for a conveniently located travel agency You cein also call an airline ticket office and buy your tickets there As soon as you receive your ticket, make sure all the information on it is correct, especially the airports (if any of the cities have more than one) and the flight dates You should have any necessary corrections (38) immediately It’s a good idea to reconfirm your reservations before you start your trip; flight schedules sometimes change On intemational trips, most airlines require that you reconfirm your onward or return reservations at (39) 72 hours before each flight If you don’t, your reservations may be canceled Check your tickets as you board each flight to ensure that only the correct coupon has been removed (40) the airline agent Question 36:A in advance B because C in front D ahead Question 37:A directory B company C box D shop Question 38:A save B made C writing D booked Question 39:A least B booking C no D last Question 40:A from B to C for D By Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the two following questions Question 41: The venom of coral snakes is especially potent and the mortality rate among humans who have been bitten is high A contagious B powerful C abundant D impure Question 42: I see John boasting again I’ve heard him telling everyone he's the best tennis player in the country A holding his tongue B speaking too much C pulling my leg D blowing his own trumpet 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 Real estate sales agents work on behalf of property owners and earn a commission, or percentage of the sale or rental of property Agents are employed by real estate agencies that sell or rent property as well as manage, appraise, or develop real estate Some agencies combine their real estate business with an insurance agency or law practice Most real estate agents sell private homes Some specialize in commercial property such as factories, apartment buildmgs, stores and office buildings Others specialize in undeveloped land sites for commercial or residential use or go into agricultural real estate Real estate agents work from a file of listings of property that is for sale or rent A listing is an agreement, usually in the form of a contract, between the owners of the property and the agent The owners agree to pay the agent a percentage of the selling price Real estate agents obtain new listings for their agency by locating property owners interested in selling For example, they may call home owners who are trying to sell their houses privately through newspaper want ads Real estate agents visit newly listed properties so that they can familiarize themselves with the features of the property before bringing prospective buyers to see it In any sale, the agents have to negotiate with both the seller and the buyer Many sellers begin by asking more for their property but buyers are not willmg to pay for it Agents must be able to convince sellers to set a realistic price Most of the agents’ efforts focus on the buyer, however Agents try to learn what will motivate the buyers to make a purchase Agents must be able to convince them that the property suits their needs and is a good buy Buyers generally offer less for a property than the seller asks Agents help to negotiate the final price They usually help buyers arrange bank loans and are generally present at closings, when final contracts of sale are signed Question 43: The word "prospective" is paragragh is closest in meaning to A former B potential C wealthy D progressive Question 44: A listing is a contract between property owner, and real estate agents in which the owners A arrange to meet with the agent at a convenient time B try to sell their houses privately C obtain new listings for their property D agree to pay the agent a percentage of the selling price Question 45: In paragraph 3, the author implies that A buyers usually pay the price asked by the seller B agents are sometimes immoral in their practices C agents spend more tunes with sellers than with buyers D agents must understand the desires and needs of the buyer Question 46: According to the passage, real estate agents A begin by asking more for a property than buyers are willing to pay B have a college education C are usually present when final sales contracts are signed D own a lot commercial property Question 47: The word "them” in paragragh refers to A buyers B agents C owners D sellers Question 48: The phrase "specialize in" in paragragh is closest in meaning to A approve of B refer to C concentrate on D write about Question 49: It can be inferred that negotiating the final price of a property involves A calling an insurance agency B finding a similar property that has a realistic price C motivating the buyer visit the property D having the seller and the buyer agree on what is realistic Question 50: Where in the passage does the author discuss different types of real estate? A Paragraph B Paragraph C Paragraph D Paragraph 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 727 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……… Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1:A delete B degrade C devalue D demonstrate Question 2:A tough B account C count D outdated 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 Real estate sales agents work on behalf of property owners and earn a commission, or percentage of the sale or rental of property Agents are employed by real estate agencies that sell or rent property as well as manage, appraise, or develop real estate Some agencies combine their real estate business with an insurance agency or law practice Most real estate agents sell private homes Some specialize in commercial property such as factories, apartment buildmgs, stores and office buildings Others specialize in undeveloped land sites for commercial or residential use or go into agricultural real estate Real estate agents work from a file of listings of property that is for sale or rent A listing is an agreement, usually in the form of a contract, between the owners of the property and the agent The owners agree to pay the agent a percentage of the selling price Real estate agents obtain new listings for their agency by locating property owners interested in selling For example, they may call home owners who are trying to sell their houses privately through newspaper want ads Real estate agents visit newly listed properties so that they can familiarize themselves with the features of the property before bringing prospective buyers to see it In any sale, the agents have to negotiate with both the seller and the buyer Many sellers begin by asking more for their property but buyers are not willmg to pay for it Agents must be able to convince sellers to set a realistic price Most of the agents’ efforts focus on the buyer, however Agents try to learn what will motivate the buyers to make a purchase Agents must be able to convince them that the property suits their needs and is a good buy Buyers generally offer less for a property than the seller asks Agents help to negotiate the final price They usually help buyers arrange bank loans and are generally present at closings, when final contracts of sale are signed Question 3: It can be inferred that negotiating the final price of a property involves A having the seller and the buyer agree on what is realistic B finding a similar property that has a realistic price C calling an insurance agency D motivating the buyer visit the property Question 4: The word "them” in paragragh refers to A agents B buyers C sellers D owners Question 5: In paragraph 3, the author implies that A buyers usually pay the price asked by the seller B agents must understand the desires and needs of the buyer C agents spend more tunes with sellers than with buyers D agents are sometimes immoral in their practices Question 6: The word "prospective" is paragragh is closest in meaning to A potential B former C progressive D wealthy Question 7: According to the passage, real estate agents A are usually present when final sales contracts are signed B begin by asking more for a property than buyers are willing to pay C have a college education D own a lot commercial property Question 8: The phrase "specialize in" in paragragh is closest in meaning to A write about B refer to C concentrate on D approve of Question 9: A listing is a contract between property owner, and real estate agents in which the owners A obtain new listings for their property B arrange to meet with the agent at a convenient time C try to sell their houses privately D agree to pay the agent a percentage of the selling price Question 10: Where in the passage does the author discuss different types of real estate? A Paragraph B Paragraph C Paragraph D Paragraph Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the two following questions Question 11: I see John boasting again I’ve heard him telling everyone he's the best tennis player in the country A holding his tongue B pulling my leg C speaking too much D blowing his own trumpet Question 12: The venom of coral snakes is especially potent and the mortality rate among humans who have been bitten is high A contagious B powerful C impure D abundant 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 If your reservations are booked far enough (13) of time, the airline may offer to mail your tickets to you However, if you don’t receive the tickets and the airline’s records show that they mailed them, you may have to go through lost-ticket procedures It is safer to check the telephone (14) for a conveniently located travel agency You cein also call an airline ticket office and buy your tickets there As soon as you receive your ticket, make sure all the information on it is correct, especially the airports (if any of the cities have more than one) and the flight dates You should have any necessary corrections (15) immediately It’s a good idea to reconfirm your reservations before you start your trip; flight schedules sometimes change On intemational trips, most airlines require that you reconfirm your onward or return reservations at (16) 72 hours before each flight If you don’t, your reservations may be canceled Check your tickets as you board each flight to ensure that only the correct coupon has been removed (17) the airline agent Question 13:A ahead B in front C because D in advance Question 14:A company B shop C box D directory Question 15:A save B made C writing D booked Question 16:A least B no C booking D last Question 17:A for B from C By D to Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 18: With the development of information technology, we can now hold long-distance meetings which the participants can see each other on a screen A information technology B long-distance C can seeD which Question 19: The first special park creating was at Ranthambhore where the government had to move nearly 1000 people so the land could be handed back to the nature A creating B handed C at D where Question 20: Why are you standing in the doors? Come in and make oneself at home A make B in C are you standing D oneself Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 21: Bill Gates is probably the best known and most successful in computer softwares A generator B pioneer C volunteer D navigator Question 22: She is attending the seminar with a view to .more qualifications A acquiring B have acquired C having acquired D acquire Question 23: I don't know how you .up with Carl's complaining all the time A B put C make D get Question 24: Many people like the .of life in the countryside A step B space C speed D pace Question 25: "Is it far to Stanford?" "Not at all It’s only a .firom here." A short cut B stone's throw C bird's eye view D step in the right direction Question 26: We need .information before we can decide A farther B far C furthest D further Question 27: Not only .among the largest animal that ever lived, but they are also among the more intelligent A they are whales B whales C some whales D are whales Question 28: ~ "Can you see anybody in that classroom?" ~ "Yes There a teacher and fifty students there A has been B is C are D have been Question 29: Economic reforms began in the Soviet Union in June 1985 by the Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to .the Soviet economy A repair B reproduce C reply D restructure Question 30: It is the imperativeness that anyone of us .how to behave properly in different cultures - "When in Rome as Romans do", goes an English saying A must learn B learns C will learn D learn Question 31: The students were not satisfied A as the teacher’s not informing them about the coming test B because of the teacher's not informing them of the coming test C because the teacher not inform them of the coming test D since the teacher's no information about the coming test Question 32: The strike was .owing to a last-minute agreement with the management A broken up B set back C put down D called off Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete the following exchanges Question 33: ~ Bill: "Let's stop for a drmk." ~ Bruce: " " A Nice to meet you B Sorry, we've got little time C You’re welcome D Long time no see Question 21: ~ "Can you see anybody in that classroom?" ~ "Yes There a teacher and fifty students there A has been B have been C is D are Question 22: Many people like the .of life in the countryside A speed B pace C space D step Question 23: The strike was .owing to a last-minute agreement with the management A set back B broken up C put down D called off Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete the following exchanges Question 24: ~ Bill: "Let's stop for a drmk." ~ Bruce: " " A You’re welcome B Nice to meet you C Sorry, we've got little time D Long time no see Question 25: ~ Jim "Could you tell me how to get to the post office?" ~ Theo: " " A Yes, I could B Excuse me Is it easy to get there? C It's at the end of this street, opposite the church D Sorry, it’s not very far 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 sentences Question 26: "John, why don’t you go on a picnic with me next weekend?" said Janet A Janet suggested John go on a picnic with her the next weekend B Janet suggested John to go on a picnic with her next weekend C Janet suggested John went on a picnic with her the next weekend D Janet suggested John should go on a picnic with her next weekend Question 27: My impression of him was that he was a very capable person A I struck him with the impression that he was very capable B He struck me when I was impressed by his capability C It struck me as an impression that he was a very capable person D He struck me as being a very capable person Question 28: We want him to represent us in talks with our Japanese clients A We want him to talk to our Japanese clients on our behalf B He talks to us on the behalf of our Japanese customers C Our Japanese clients send him to talk to us D We represent him to deal with our Japanese clients 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 29: The police issued a warning on the radio A dangerous man had escaped from the prison A The police issued a warning on the radio, namely a dangerous man had escaped from the prison B The police issued a warning on the radio so that a dangerous man escaped from the prison C A dangerous man had escaped from the prison so the police issued a warning on the radio D Escaping from the prison, the dangerous man made the police issue a warning on the radio Question 30: I think I should have cooked more food There’s nothing left now A I should not have cooked so much food B I did not cook much food and I think it was a mistake C I did not cook much food and I think it is ok now D I regret cooking too much food now 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 Commuting is the practice of travelling a long disteince to a town or city to work each day, and then travelling home again in the evening The word commuting comes from commutation ticket, a US rail ticket for repeated journeys, called a season ticket in Britain Regular travellers are called commuters The US has many commuters A few, mostly on the East Coast, commute by train or subway, but most depend on the car Some leave home very early to avoid the traffic jams, and sleep in their cars until their office opens Many people accept a long trip to work so that they can live in quiet bedroom communities away from the city, but another reason is ‘white flight’ In the 1960s most cities began to desegregate their schools, so that there were no longer separate schools for white and black children Many white families did not want to send their children to desegregated schools, so they moved to the suburbs, which have their own schools, and where, for various reasons, few black people five Millions of people in Britain commute by car or train Some spend two or three hours a day travelling, so that they and their families can live in suburbia or in the countryside Cities are surrounded by commuter belts Part of the commuter belt around London is called the stockbroker belt because it contains houses where rich business people live Some places are becoming dormitory towns, because people sleep there but take little part in local activities Most commuters travel to and from work at the same time, causing the morning and evening rush hours, when buses and trains are crowded and there are traffic jams on the roads Commuters on trains rarely talk to each other and spend their journey reading, sleeping or using their mobile phones, though this is not popular with other passengers Increasing numbers of people now work at home some days of the week, linked to their offices by computer, a practice called telecommuting Cities in both Britain and the US are trying to reduce the number of cars coming into town each day Some companies encourage car-pooling (called car sharing in Britain), an arrangement for people who live and work near each other to travel together Some US cities have a public service that helps such people to contact each other, and traffic lanes are reserved for car-pool vehicles But cars and petrol/gas are cheap in the US, and many people prefer to drive alone because it gives them more freedom In Britain many cities have park-and-ride schemes, car parks on the edge of the city from which buses take drivers into the centre Question 31: Which of the following definitions of commuting would the author of this passage most probably agree with? A Regularly travelling a long distance between one’s place of work and one’s home B Using a commutation ticket for special journeys in all seasons of the year C Travelling to work and then home again in a day within a rural district D Travelling for hours from a town or city to work in the countryside every day Question 32: The word "it" in the last paragraph refers to A car pool B driving alone C petrol / gas D travelling together Question 33: The phrase "linked to" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A connected to B related to C satisfied with D shared with Question 34: It can be inferred from the passage that dormitory towns in Britain are places where people A contribute to the local community B take part in local activities C stay for the night D are employed locally Question 35: All of the following are measures to reduce the number of cars coming into town each day in the US and/or Britain EXCEPT A car pooling/sharing B traffic lanes for car pooling C park-and-ride schemes D free car parks in the city centre Question 36: The word "repeated" in paragraph most probably means A happening again and again B saying something again C buying a season ticket again D doing something once again Question 37: Which of the following is true according to the passage? A The US has considerably more commuters than Britain, B Both the US and Britain have a great number of commuters C Commuting helps people in the US and Britain save a lot of time D Britain has considerably more commuters than the US 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 If your reservations are booked far enough (38) of time, the airline may offer to mail your tickets to you However, if you don’t receive the tickets and the airline’s records show that they mailed them, you may have to go through lost-ticket procedures It is safer to check the telephone (39) for a conveniently located travel agency You cein also call an airline ticket office and buy your tickets there As soon as you receive your ticket, make sure all the information on it is correct, especially the airports (if any of the cities have more than one) and the flight dates You should have any necessary corrections (40) immediately It’s a good idea to reconfirm your reservations before you start your trip; flight schedules sometimes change On intemational trips, most airlines require that you reconfirm your onward or return reservations at (41) 72 hours before each flight If you don’t, your reservations may be canceled Check your tickets as you board each flight to ensure that only the correct coupon has been removed (42) the airline agent Question 38:A because B in front C in advance D ahead Question 39:A company B box C directory D shop Question 40:A save B writing C booked D made Question 41:A no B last C booking D least Question 42:A to B from C for D By 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 Real estate sales agents work on behalf of property owners and earn a commission, or percentage of the sale or rental of property Agents are employed by real estate agencies that sell or rent property as well as manage, appraise, or develop real estate Some agencies combine their real estate business with an insurance agency or law practice Most real estate agents sell private homes Some specialize in commercial property such as factories, apartment buildmgs, stores and office buildings Others specialize in undeveloped land sites for commercial or residential use or go into agricultural real estate Real estate agents work from a file of listings of property that is for sale or rent A listing is an agreement, usually in the form of a contract, between the owners of the property and the agent The owners agree to pay the agent a percentage of the selling price Real estate agents obtain new listings for their agency by locating property owners interested in selling For example, they may call home owners who are trying to sell their houses privately through newspaper want ads Real estate agents visit newly listed properties so that they can familiarize themselves with the features of the property before bringing prospective buyers to see it In any sale, the agents have to negotiate with both the seller and the buyer Many sellers begin by asking more for their property but buyers are not willmg to pay for it Agents must be able to convince sellers to set a realistic price Most of the agents’ efforts focus on the buyer, however Agents try to learn what will motivate the buyers to make a purchase Agents must be able to convince them that the property suits their needs and is a good buy Buyers generally offer less for a property than the seller asks Agents help to negotiate the final price They usually help buyers arrange bank loans and are generally present at closings, when final contracts of sale are signed Question 43: The phrase "specialize in" in paragragh is closest in meaning to A refer to B approve of C concentrate on D write about Question 44: Where in the passage does the author discuss different types of real estate? A Paragraph B Paragraph C Paragraph D Paragraph Question 45: According to the passage, real estate agents A begin by asking more for a property than buyers are willing to pay B own a lot commercial property C have a college education D are usually present when final sales contracts are signed Question 46: A listing is a contract between property owner, and real estate agents in which the owners A arrange to meet with the agent at a convenient time B agree to pay the agent a percentage of the selling price C obtain new listings for their property D try to sell their houses privately Question 47: The word "them” in paragragh refers to A buyers B agents C sellers D owners Question 48: It can be inferred that negotiating the final price of a property involves A having the seller and the buyer agree on what is realistic B finding a similar property that has a realistic price C motivating the buyer visit the property D calling an insurance agency Question 49: In paragraph 3, the author implies that A agents are sometimes immoral in their practices B agents must understand the desires and needs of the buyer C agents spend more tunes with sellers than with buyers D buyers usually pay the price asked by the seller Question 50: The word "prospective" is paragragh is closest in meaning to A potential B wealthy C former D progressive 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 589 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……… Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1:A count B account C tough D outdated Question 2:A demonstrate B devalue C degrade D delete Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the two following questions Question 3: Designers could move away firom conservative styles and promote the swimsuits that revealed a body’s physical attributes A blocked B distorted C hid D disrupted Question 4: It is quite incredible that he is unaware of such basic facts A difficult B imaginable C unbelievable D disappointed Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete the following exchanges Question 5: ~ Jim "Could you tell me how to get to the post office?" ~ Theo: " " A It's at the end of this street, opposite the church B Yes, I could C Sorry, it’s not very far D Excuse me Is it easy to get there? Question 6: ~ Bill: "Let's stop for a drmk." ~ Bruce: " " A Nice to meet you B Sorry, we've got little time C You’re welcome D Long time no see 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 7: I think I should have cooked more food There’s nothing left now A I regret cooking too much food now B I did not cook much food and I think it was a mistake C I should not have cooked so much food D I did not cook much food and I think it is ok now Question 8: The police issued a warning on the radio A dangerous man had escaped from the prison A The police issued a warning on the radio so that a dangerous man escaped from the prison B A dangerous man had escaped from the prison so the police issued a warning on the radio C The police issued a warning on the radio, namely a dangerous man had escaped from the prison D Escaping from the prison, the dangerous man made the police issue a warning on the radio 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 If your reservations are booked far enough (9) of time, the airline may offer to mail your tickets to you However, if you don’t receive the tickets and the airline’s records show that they mailed them, you may have to go through lost-ticket procedures It is safer to check the telephone (10) for a conveniently located travel agency You cein also call an airline ticket office and buy your tickets there As soon as you receive your ticket, make sure all the information on it is correct, especially the airports (if any of the cities have more than one) and the flight dates You should have any necessary corrections (11) immediately It’s a good idea to reconfirm your reservations before you start your trip; flight schedules sometimes change On intemational trips, most airlines require that you reconfirm your onward or return reservations at (12) 72 hours before each flight If you don’t, your reservations may be canceled Check your tickets as you board each flight to ensure that only the correct coupon has been removed (13) the airline agent Question 9:A in advance B because C ahead D in front Question 10:A box B directory C company D shop Question 11:A save B made C writing D booked Question 12:A booking B last C no D least Question 13:A for B to C By D from Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 14: Bill Gates is probably the best known and most successful in computer softwares A volunteer B generator C navigator D pioneer Question 15: We need .information before we can decide A further B far C farther D furthest Question 16: ~ "Can you see anybody in that classroom?" ~ "Yes There a teacher and fifty students there A have been B are C has been D is Question 17: Not only .among the largest animal that ever lived, but they are also among the more intelligent A some whales B they are whales C are whales D whales Question 18: The students were not satisfied A because the teacher not inform them of the coming test B since the teacher's no information about the coming test C as the teacher’s not informing them about the coming test D because of the teacher's not informing them of the coming test Question 19: "Is it far to Stanford?" "Not at all It’s only a .firom here." A short cut B bird's eye view C stone's throw D step in the right direction Question 20: I don't know how you .up with Carl's complaining all the time A put B get C make D Question 21: It is the imperativeness that anyone of us .how to behave properly in different cultures - "When in Rome as Romans do", goes an English saying A must learn B learn C will learn D learns Question 22: Many people like the .of life in the countryside A space B speed C step D pace Question 23: She is attending the seminar with a view to .more qualifications A having acquired B acquire C have acquired D acquiring Question 24: Economic reforms began in the Soviet Union in June 1985 by the Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to .the Soviet economy A restructure B repair C reply D reproduce Question 25: The strike was .owing to a last-minute agreement with the management A broken up B set back C put down D called off 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 Commuting is the practice of travelling a long disteince to a town or city to work each day, and then travelling home again in the evening The word commuting comes from commutation ticket, a US rail ticket for repeated journeys, called a season ticket in Britain Regular travellers are called commuters The US has many commuters A few, mostly on the East Coast, commute by train or subway, but most depend on the car Some leave home very early to avoid the traffic jams, and sleep in their cars until their office opens Many people accept a long trip to work so that they can live in quiet bedroom communities away from the city, but another reason is ‘white flight’ In the 1960s most cities began to desegregate their schools, so that there were no longer separate schools for white and black children Many white families did not want to send their children to desegregated schools, so they moved to the suburbs, which have their own schools, and where, for various reasons, few black people five Millions of people in Britain commute by car or train Some spend two or three hours a day travelling, so that they and their families can live in suburbia or in the countryside Cities are surrounded by commuter belts Part of the commuter belt around London is called the stockbroker belt because it contains houses where rich business people live Some places are becoming dormitory towns, because people sleep there but take little part in local activities Most commuters travel to and from work at the same time, causing the morning and evening rush hours, when buses and trains are crowded and there are traffic jams on the roads Commuters on trains rarely talk to each other and spend their journey reading, sleeping or using their mobile phones, though this is not popular with other passengers Increasing numbers of people now work at home some days of the week, linked to their offices by computer, a practice called telecommuting Cities in both Britain and the US are trying to reduce the number of cars coming into town each day Some companies encourage car-pooling (called car sharing in Britain), an arrangement for people who live and work near each other to travel together Some US cities have a public service that helps such people to contact each other, and traffic lanes are reserved for car-pool vehicles But cars and petrol/gas are cheap in the US, and many people prefer to drive alone because it gives them more freedom In Britain many cities have park-and-ride schemes, car parks on the edge of the city from which buses take drivers into the centre Question 26: Which of the following definitions of commuting would the author of this passage most probably agree with? A Travelling for hours from a town or city to work in the countryside every day B Regularly travelling a long distance between one’s place of work and one’s home C Using a commutation ticket for special journeys in all seasons of the year D Travelling to work and then home again in a day within a rural district Question 27: The word "repeated" in paragraph most probably means A buying a season ticket again B saying something again C happening again and again D doing something once again Question 28: Which of the following is true according to the passage? A Both the US and Britain have a great number of commuters B The US has considerably more commuters than Britain, C Commuting helps people in the US and Britain save a lot of time D Britain has considerably more commuters than the US Question 29: It can be inferred from the passage that dormitory towns in Britain are places where people A are employed locally B take part in local activities C contribute to the local community D stay for the night Question 30: All of the following are measures to reduce the number of cars coming into town each day in the US and/or Britain EXCEPT A park-and-ride schemes B free car parks in the city centre C car pooling/sharing D traffic lanes for car pooling Question 31: The word "it" in the last paragraph refers to A travelling together B driving alone C petrol / gas D car pool Question 32: The phrase "linked to" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A related to B connected to C shared with D satisfied with 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 sentences Question 33: "John, why don’t you go on a picnic with me next weekend?" said Janet A Janet suggested John to go on a picnic with her next weekend B Janet suggested John go on a picnic with her the next weekend C Janet suggested John should go on a picnic with her next weekend D Janet suggested John went on a picnic with her the next weekend Question 34: My impression of him was that he was a very capable person A He struck me when I was impressed by his capability B I struck him with the impression that he was very capable C He struck me as being a very capable person D It struck me as an impression that he was a very capable person Question 35: We want him to represent us in talks with our Japanese clients A He talks to us on the behalf of our Japanese customers B Our Japanese clients send him to talk to us C We represent him to deal with our Japanese clients D We want him to talk to our Japanese clients on our behalf Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 36:A curriculum B repetitious C grammatical D historical Question 37:A comprehension B maturity C architectural D engineering Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 38: The first special park creating was at Ranthambhore where the government had to move nearly 1000 people so the land could be handed back to the nature A creating B where C handed D at Question 39: Why are you standing in the doors? Come in and make oneself at home A are you standing B oneself C in D make Question 40: With the development of information technology, we can now hold long-distance meetings which the participants can see each other on a screen A can see B which C long-distance D information technology Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the two following questions Question 41: I see John boasting again I’ve heard him telling everyone he's the best tennis player in the country A holding his tongue B speaking too much C pulling my leg D blowing his own trumpet Question 42: The venom of coral snakes is especially potent and the mortality rate among humans who have been bitten is high A impure B abundant C contagious D powerful 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 Real estate sales agents work on behalf of property owners and earn a commission, or percentage of the sale or rental of property Agents are employed by real estate agencies that sell or rent property as well as manage, appraise, or develop real estate Some agencies combine their real estate business with an insurance agency or law practice Most real estate agents sell private homes Some specialize in commercial property such as factories, apartment buildmgs, stores and office buildings Others specialize in undeveloped land sites for commercial or residential use or go into agricultural real estate Real estate agents work from a file of listings of property that is for sale or rent A listing is an agreement, usually in the form of a contract, between the owners of the property and the agent The owners agree to pay the agent a percentage of the selling price Real estate agents obtain new listings for their agency by locating property owners interested in selling For example, they may call home owners who are trying to sell their houses privately through newspaper want ads Real estate agents visit newly listed properties so that they can familiarize themselves with the features of the property before bringing prospective buyers to see it In any sale, the agents have to negotiate with both the seller and the buyer Many sellers begin by asking more for their property but buyers are not willmg to pay for it Agents must be able to convince sellers to set a realistic price Most of the agents’ efforts focus on the buyer, however Agents try to learn what will motivate the buyers to make a purchase Agents must be able to convince them that the property suits their needs and is a good buy Buyers generally offer less for a property than the seller asks Agents help to negotiate the final price They usually help buyers arrange bank loans and are generally present at closings, when final contracts of sale are signed Question 43: The phrase "specialize in" in paragragh is closest in meaning to A approve of B write about C refer to D concentrate on Question 44: According to the passage, real estate agents A begin by asking more for a property than buyers are willing to pay B own a lot commercial property C are usually present when final sales contracts are signed D have a college education Question 45: In paragraph 3, the author implies that A agents are sometimes immoral in their practices B agents must understand the desires and needs of the buyer C buyers usually pay the price asked by the seller D agents spend more tunes with sellers than with buyers Question 46: It can be inferred that negotiating the final price of a property involves A motivating the buyer visit the property B finding a similar property that has a realistic price C having the seller and the buyer agree on what is realistic D calling an insurance agency Question 47: A listing is a contract between property owner, and real estate agents in which the owners A obtain new listings for their property B try to sell their houses privately C agree to pay the agent a percentage of the selling price D arrange to meet with the agent at a convenient time Question 48: The word "them” in paragragh refers to A agents B buyers C sellers D owners Question 49: The word "prospective" is paragragh is closest in meaning to A wealthy B former C potential D progressive Question 50: Where in the passage does the author discuss different types of real estate? A Paragraph B Paragraph C Paragraph D Paragraph 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 854 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……… Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1:A demonstrate B delete C degrade D devalue Question 2:A account B tough C count D outdated 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 Real estate sales agents work on behalf of property owners and earn a commission, or percentage of the sale or rental of property Agents are employed by real estate agencies that sell or rent property as well as manage, appraise, or develop real estate Some agencies combine their real estate business with an insurance agency or law practice Most real estate agents sell private homes Some specialize in commercial property such as factories, apartment buildmgs, stores and office buildings Others specialize in undeveloped land sites for commercial or residential use or go into agricultural real estate Real estate agents work from a file of listings of property that is for sale or rent A listing is an agreement, usually in the form of a contract, between the owners of the property and the agent The owners agree to pay the agent a percentage of the selling price Real estate agents obtain new listings for their agency by locating property owners interested in selling For example, they may call home owners who are trying to sell their houses privately through newspaper want ads Real estate agents visit newly listed properties so that they can familiarize themselves with the features of the property before bringing prospective buyers to see it In any sale, the agents have to negotiate with both the seller and the buyer Many sellers begin by asking more for their property but buyers are not willmg to pay for it Agents must be able to convince sellers to set a realistic price Most of the agents’ efforts focus on the buyer, however Agents try to learn what will motivate the buyers to make a purchase Agents must be able to convince them that the property suits their needs and is a good buy Buyers generally offer less for a property than the seller asks Agents help to negotiate the final price They usually help buyers arrange bank loans and are generally present at closings, when final contracts of sale are signed Question 3: In paragraph 3, the author implies that A buyers usually pay the price asked by the seller B agents must understand the desires and needs of the buyer C agents spend more tunes with sellers than with buyers D agents are sometimes immoral in their practices Question 4: A listing is a contract between property owner, and real estate agents in which the owners A obtain new listings for their property B arrange to meet with the agent at a convenient time C agree to pay the agent a percentage of the selling price D try to sell their houses privately Question 5: The word "them” in paragragh refers to A owners B buyers C sellers D agents Question 6: The word "prospective" is paragragh is closest in meaning to A potential B wealthy C former D progressive Question 7: It can be inferred that negotiating the final price of a property involves A motivating the buyer visit the property B calling an insurance agency C having the seller and the buyer agree on what is realistic D finding a similar property that has a realistic price Question 8: Where in the passage does the author discuss different types of real estate? A Paragraph B Paragraph C Paragraph D Paragraph Question 9: According to the passage, real estate agents A have a college education B own a lot commercial property C begin by asking more for a property than buyers are willing to pay D are usually present when final sales contracts are signed Question 10: The phrase "specialize in" in paragragh is closest in meaning to A concentrate on B approve of C write about D refer to 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 If your reservations are booked far enough (11) of time, the airline may offer to mail your tickets to you However, if you don’t receive the tickets and the airline’s records show that they mailed them, you may have to go through lost-ticket procedures It is safer to check the telephone (12) for a conveniently located travel agency You cein also call an airline ticket office and buy your tickets there As soon as you receive your ticket, make sure all the information on it is correct, especially the airports (if any of the cities have more than one) and the flight dates You should have any necessary corrections (13) immediately It’s a good idea to reconfirm your reservations before you start your trip; flight schedules sometimes change On intemational trips, most airlines require that you reconfirm your onward or return reservations at (14) 72 hours before each flight If you don’t, your reservations may be canceled Check your tickets as you board each flight to ensure that only the correct coupon has been removed (15) the airline agent Question 11:A in front B in advance C because D ahead Question 12:A directory B shop C box D company Question 13:A save B writing C booked D made Question 14:A last B booking C least D no Question 15:A for B By C from D to Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the two following questions Question 16: I see John boasting again I’ve heard him telling everyone he's the best tennis player in the country A pulling my leg B blowing his own trumpet C holding his tongue D speaking too much Question 17: The venom of coral snakes is especially potent and the mortality rate among humans who have been bitten is high A contagious B abundant C powerful D impure Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete the following exchanges Question 18: ~ Jim "Could you tell me how to get to the post office?" ~ Theo: " " A Yes, I could B Sorry, it’s not very far C It's at the end of this street, opposite the church D Excuse me Is it easy to get there? Question 19: ~ Bill: "Let's stop for a drmk." ~ Bruce: " " A You’re welcome B Long time no see C Nice to meet you D Sorry, we've got little time Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 20: Bill Gates is probably the best known and most successful in computer softwares A navigator B volunteer C generator D pioneer Question 21: She is attending the seminar with a view to .more qualifications A acquire B have acquired C having acquired D acquiring Question 22: Economic reforms began in the Soviet Union in June 1985 by the Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to .the Soviet economy A repair B reproduce C restructure D reply Question 23: Many people like the .of life in the countryside A space B speed C pace D step Question 24: The students were not satisfied A as the teacher’s not informing them about the coming test B because the teacher not inform them of the coming test C since the teacher's no information about the coming test D because of the teacher's not informing them of the coming test Question 25: We need .information before we can decide A farther B furthest C far D further Question 26: Not only .among the largest animal that ever lived, but they are also among the more intelligent A they are whales B are whales C some whales D whales Question 27: I don't know how you .up with Carl's complaining all the time A B get C make D put Question 28: It is the imperativeness that anyone of us .how to behave properly in different cultures - "When in Rome as Romans do", goes an English saying A must learn B learns C will learn D learn Question 29: "Is it far to Stanford?" "Not at all It’s only a .firom here." A short cut B step in the right direction C bird's eye view D stone's throw Question 30: ~ "Can you see anybody in that classroom?" ~ "Yes There a teacher and fifty students there A are B is C has been D have been Question 31: The strike was .owing to a last-minute agreement with the management A put down B called off C set back D broken up Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 32: With the development of information technology, we can now hold long-distance meetings which the participants can see each other on a screen A which B long-distance C can see D information technology Question 33: The first special park creating was at Ranthambhore where the government had to move nearly 1000 people so the land could be handed back to the nature A at B creating C where D handed Question 34: Why are you standing in the doors? Come in and make oneself at home A oneself B make C are you standing D in 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 sentences Question 35: "John, why don’t you go on a picnic with me next weekend?" said Janet A Janet suggested John go on a picnic with her the next weekend B Janet suggested John went on a picnic with her the next weekend C Janet suggested John should go on a picnic with her next weekend D Janet suggested John to go on a picnic with her next weekend Question 36: My impression of him was that he was a very capable person A He struck me as being a very capable person B He struck me when I was impressed by his capability C It struck me as an impression that he was a very capable person D I struck him with the impression that he was very capable Question 37: We want him to represent us in talks with our Japanese clients A We represent him to deal with our Japanese clients B We want him to talk to our Japanese clients on our behalf C He talks to us on the behalf of our Japanese customers D Our Japanese clients send him to talk to us 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 38: I think I should have cooked more food There’s nothing left now A I should not have cooked so much food B I did not cook much food and I think it was a mistake C I regret cooking too much food now D I did not cook much food and I think it is ok now Question 39: The police issued a warning on the radio A dangerous man had escaped from the prison A A dangerous man had escaped from the prison so the police issued a warning on the radio B The police issued a warning on the radio, namely a dangerous man had escaped from the prison C The police issued a warning on the radio so that a dangerous man escaped from the prison D Escaping from the prison, the dangerous man made the police issue a warning on the radio Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the two following questions Question 40: It is quite incredible that he is unaware of such basic facts A difficult B imaginable C unbelievable D disappointed Question 41: Designers could move away firom conservative styles and promote the swimsuits that revealed a body’s physical attributes A blocked B hid C disrupted D distorted Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 42:A historical B curriculum C grammatical D repetitious Question 43:A comprehension B architectural C engineering D maturity 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 Commuting is the practice of travelling a long disteince to a town or city to work each day, and then travelling home again in the evening The word commuting comes from commutation ticket, a US rail ticket for repeated journeys, called a season ticket in Britain Regular travellers are called commuters The US has many commuters A few, mostly on the East Coast, commute by train or subway, but most depend on the car Some leave home very early to avoid the traffic jams, and sleep in their cars until their office opens Many people accept a long trip to work so that they can live in quiet bedroom communities away from the city, but another reason is ‘white flight’ In the 1960s most cities began to desegregate their schools, so that there were no longer separate schools for white and black children Many white families did not want to send their children to desegregated schools, so they moved to the suburbs, which have their own schools, and where, for various reasons, few black people five Millions of people in Britain commute by car or train Some spend two or three hours a day travelling, so that they and their families can live in suburbia or in the countryside Cities are surrounded by commuter belts Part of the commuter belt around London is called the stockbroker belt because it contains houses where rich business people live Some places are becoming dormitory towns, because people sleep there but take little part in local activities Most commuters travel to and from work at the same time, causing the morning and evening rush hours, when buses and trains are crowded and there are traffic jams on the roads Commuters on trains rarely talk to each other and spend their journey reading, sleeping or using their mobile phones, though this is not popular with other passengers Increasing numbers of people now work at home some days of the week, linked to their offices by computer, a practice called telecommuting Cities in both Britain and the US are trying to reduce the number of cars coming into town each day Some companies encourage car-pooling (called car sharing in Britain), an arrangement for people who live and work near each other to travel together Some US cities have a public service that helps such people to contact each other, and traffic lanes are reserved for car-pool vehicles But cars and petrol/gas are cheap in the US, and many people prefer to drive alone because it gives them more freedom In Britain many cities have park-and-ride schemes, car parks on the edge of the city from which buses take drivers into the centre Question 44: It can be inferred from the passage that dormitory towns in Britain are places where people A are employed locally B stay for the night C contribute to the local community D take part in local activities Question 45: Which of the following is true according to the passage? A The US has considerably more commuters than Britain, B Commuting helps people in the US and Britain save a lot of time C Both the US and Britain have a great number of commuters D Britain has considerably more commuters than the US Question 46: The word "repeated" in paragraph most probably means A buying a season ticket again B saying something again C doing something once again D happening again and again Question 47: The phrase "linked to" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A shared with B connected to C satisfied with D related to Question 48: All of the following are measures to reduce the number of cars coming into town each day in the US and/or Britain EXCEPT A park-and-ride schemes B free car parks in the city centre C car pooling/sharing D traffic lanes for car pooling Question 49: Which of the following definitions of commuting would the author of this passage most probably agree with? A Travelling to work and then home again in a day within a rural district B Regularly travelling a long distance between one’s place of work and one’s home C Using a commutation ticket for special journeys in all seasons of the year D Travelling for hours from a town or city to work in the countryside every day Question 50: The word "it" in the last paragraph refers to A car pool B driving alone C travelling together D petrol / gas 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 263 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……… Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete the following exchanges Question 1: ~ Jim "Could you tell me how to get to the post office?" ~ Theo: " " A Sorry, it’s not very far B Yes, I could C It's at the end of this street, opposite the church D Excuse me Is it easy to get there? Question 2: ~ Bill: "Let's stop for a drmk." ~ Bruce: " " A You’re welcome B Nice to meet you C Sorry, we've got little time D Long time no see Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 3: Bill Gates is probably the best known and most successful in computer softwares A pioneer B generator C navigator D volunteer Question 4: ~ "Can you see anybody in that classroom?" ~ "Yes There a teacher and fifty students there A is B are C has been D have been Question 5: "Is it far to Stanford?" "Not at all It’s only a .firom here." A short cut B stone's throw C bird's eye view D step in the right direction Question 6: She is attending the seminar with a view to .more qualifications A acquiring B acquire C have acquired D having acquired Question 7: It is the imperativeness that anyone of us .how to behave properly in different cultures - " When in Rome as Romans do", goes an English saying A will learn B learn C learns D must learn Question 8: Many people like the .of life in the countryside A speed B pace C step D space Question 9: I don't know how you .up with Carl's complaining all the time A put B C make D get Question 10: We need .information before we can decide A furthest B further C far D farther Question 11: Economic reforms began in the Soviet Union in June 1985 by the Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to .the Soviet economy A restructure B reproduce C repair D reply Question 12: Not only .among the largest animal that ever lived, but they are also among the more intelligent A they are whales B some whales C are whales D whales Question 13: The students were not satisfied A as the teacher’s not informing them about the coming test B because the teacher not inform them of the coming test C because of the teacher's not informing them of the coming test D since the teacher's no information about the coming test Question 14: The strike was .owing to a last-minute agreement with the management A called off B put down C set back D broken up Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 15:A delete B demonstrate C degrade D devalue Question 16:A account B tough C count D outdated Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the two following questions Question 17: Designers could move away firom conservative styles and promote the swimsuits that revealed a body’s physical attributes A disrupted B blocked C hid D distorted Question 18: It is quite incredible that he is unaware of such basic facts A unbelievable B imaginable C difficult D disappointed Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 19: With the development of information technology, we can now hold long-distance meetings which the participants can see each other on a screen A which B information technology C long-distance D can see Question 20: Why are you standing in the doors? Come in and make oneself at home A oneself B in C make D are you standing Question 21: The first special park creating was at Ranthambhore where the government had to move nearly 1000 people so the land could be handed back to the nature A handed B at C creating D where Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 22:A grammatical B curriculum C historical D repetitious Question 23:A engineering B comprehension C architectural D maturity Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the two following questions Question 24: The venom of coral snakes is especially potent and the mortality rate among humans who have been bitten is high A contagious B abundant C impure D powerful Question 25: I see John boasting again I’ve heard him telling everyone he's the best tennis player in the country A pulling my leg B blowing his own trumpet C holding his tongue D speaking too much 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 Real estate sales agents work on behalf of property owners and earn a commission, or percentage of the sale or rental of property Agents are employed by real estate agencies that sell or rent property as well as manage, appraise, or develop real estate Some agencies combine their real estate business with an insurance agency or law practice Most real estate agents sell private homes Some specialize in commercial property such as factories, apartment buildmgs, stores and office buildings Others specialize in undeveloped land sites for commercial or residential use or go into agricultural real estate Real estate agents work from a file of listings of property that is for sale or rent A listing is an agreement, usually in the form of a contract, between the owners of the property and the agent The owners agree to pay the agent a percentage of the selling price Real estate agents obtain new listings for their agency by locating property owners interested in selling For example, they may call home owners who are trying to sell their houses privately through newspaper want ads Real estate agents visit newly listed properties so that they can familiarize themselves with the features of the property before bringing prospective buyers to see it In any sale, the agents have to negotiate with both the seller and the buyer Many sellers begin by asking more for their property but buyers are not willmg to pay for it Agents must be able to convince sellers to set a realistic price Most of the agents’ efforts focus on the buyer, however Agents try to learn what will motivate the buyers to make a purchase Agents must be able to convince them that the property suits their needs and is a good buy Buyers generally offer less for a property than the seller asks Agents help to negotiate the final price They usually help buyers arrange bank loans and are generally present at closings, when final contracts of sale are signed Question 26: According to the passage, real estate agents A have a college education B begin by asking more for a property than buyers are willing to pay C own a lot commercial property D are usually present when final sales contracts are signed Question 27: A listing is a contract between property owner, and real estate agents in which the owners A agree to pay the agent a percentage of the selling price B obtain new listings for their property C arrange to meet with the agent at a convenient time D try to sell their houses privately Question 28: It can be inferred that negotiating the final price of a property involves A having the seller and the buyer agree on what is realistic B calling an insurance agency C motivating the buyer visit the property D finding a similar property that has a realistic price Question 29: The word "them” in paragragh refers to A agents B owners C buyers D sellers Question 30: The word "prospective" is paragragh is closest in meaning to A former B wealthy C progressive D potential Question 31: In paragraph 3, the author implies that A agents must understand the desires and needs of the buyer B agents spend more tunes with sellers than with buyers C buyers usually pay the price asked by the seller D agents are sometimes immoral in their practices Question 32: Where in the passage does the author discuss different types of real estate? A Paragraph B Paragraph C Paragraph D Paragraph Question 33: The phrase "specialize in" in paragragh is closest in meaning to A approve of B refer to C concentrate on D write about 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: I think I should have cooked more food There’s nothing left now A I should not have cooked so much food B I did not cook much food and I think it is ok now C I regret cooking too much food now D I did not cook much food and I think it was a mistake Question 35: The police issued a warning on the radio A dangerous man had escaped from the prison A A dangerous man had escaped from the prison so the police issued a warning on the radio B The police issued a warning on the radio, namely a dangerous man had escaped from the prison C Escaping from the prison, the dangerous man made the police issue a warning on the radio D The police issued a warning on the radio so that a dangerous man escaped from the prison 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 sentences Question 36: My impression of him was that he was a very capable person A He struck me when I was impressed by his capability B I struck him with the impression that he was very capable C He struck me as being a very capable person D It struck me as an impression that he was a very capable person Question 37: We want him to represent us in talks with our Japanese clients A Our Japanese clients send him to talk to us B He talks to us on the behalf of our Japanese customers C We represent him to deal with our Japanese clients D We want him to talk to our Japanese clients on our behalf Question 38: "John, why don’t you go on a picnic with me next weekend?" said Janet A Janet suggested John should go on a picnic with her next weekend B Janet suggested John go on a picnic with her the next weekend C Janet suggested John to go on a picnic with her next weekend D Janet suggested John went on a picnic with her the next weekend 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 Commuting is the practice of travelling a long disteince to a town or city to work each day, and then travelling home again in the evening The word commuting comes from commutation ticket, a US rail ticket for repeated journeys, called a season ticket in Britain Regular travellers are called commuters The US has many commuters A few, mostly on the East Coast, commute by train or subway, but most depend on the car Some leave home very early to avoid the traffic jams, and sleep in their cars until their office opens Many people accept a long trip to work so that they can live in quiet bedroom communities away from the city, but another reason is ‘white flight’ In the 1960s most cities began to desegregate their schools, so that there were no longer separate schools for white and black children Many white families did not want to send their children to desegregated schools, so they moved to the suburbs, which have their own schools, and where, for various reasons, few black people five Millions of people in Britain commute by car or train Some spend two or three hours a day travelling, so that they and their families can live in suburbia or in the countryside Cities are surrounded by commuter belts Part of the commuter belt around London is called the stockbroker belt because it contains houses where rich business people live Some places are becoming dormitory towns, because people sleep there but take little part in local activities Most commuters travel to and from work at the same time, causing the morning and evening rush hours, when buses and trains are crowded and there are traffic jams on the roads Commuters on trains rarely talk to each other and spend their journey reading, sleeping or using their mobile phones, though this is not popular with other passengers Increasing numbers of people now work at home some days of the week, linked to their offices by computer, a practice called telecommuting Cities in both Britain and the US are trying to reduce the number of cars coming into town each day Some companies encourage car-pooling (called car sharing in Britain), an arrangement for people who live and work near each other to travel together Some US cities have a public service that helps such people to contact each other, and traffic lanes are reserved for car-pool vehicles But cars and petrol/gas are cheap in the US, and many people prefer to drive alone because it gives them more freedom In Britain many cities have park-and-ride schemes, car parks on the edge of the city from which buses take drivers into the centre Question 39: Which of the following is true according to the passage? A Britain has considerably more commuters than the US B Commuting helps people in the US and Britain save a lot of time C Both the US and Britain have a great number of commuters D The US has considerably more commuters than Britain, Question 40: It can be inferred from the passage that dormitory towns in Britain are places where people A are employed locally B take part in local activities C contribute to the local community D stay for the night Question 41: Which of the following definitions of commuting would the author of this passage most probably agree with? A Regularly travelling a long distance between one’s place of work and one’s home B Travelling for hours from a town or city to work in the countryside every day C Travelling to work and then home again in a day within a rural district D Using a commutation ticket for special journeys in all seasons of the year Question 42: All of the following are measures to reduce the number of cars coming into town each day in the US and/or Britain EXCEPT A traffic lanes for car pooling B park-and-ride schemes C car pooling/sharing D free car parks in the city centre Question 43: The phrase "linked to" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A satisfied with B shared with C related to D connected to Question 44: The word "it" in the last paragraph refers to A travelling together B petrol / gas C car pool D driving alone Question 45: The word "repeated" in paragraph most probably means A saying something again B happening again and again C doing something once again D buying a season ticket again 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 If your reservations are booked far enough (46) of time, the airline may offer to mail your tickets to you However, if you don’t receive the tickets and the airline’s records show that they mailed them, you may have to go through lost-ticket procedures It is safer to check the telephone (47) for a conveniently located travel agency You cein also call an airline ticket office and buy your tickets there As soon as you receive your ticket, make sure all the information on it is correct, especially the airports (if any of the cities have more than one) and the flight dates You should have any necessary corrections (48) immediately It’s a good idea to reconfirm your reservations before you start your trip; flight schedules sometimes change On intemational trips, most airlines require that you reconfirm your onward or return reservations at (49) 72 hours before each flight If you don’t, your reservations may be canceled Check your tickets as you board each flight to ensure that only the correct coupon has been removed (50) the airline agent Question 46:A in front B in advance C ahead D because Question 47:A company B box C shop D directory Question 48:A made B booked C save D writing Question 49:A least B booking C last D no Question 50:A for B to C By D from ... the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 22:A devalue B demonstrate C degrade D delete Question 23:A account B... indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1:A delete B degrade C devalue D demonstrate Question 2:A tough B account... underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1:A count B account C tough D outdated Question 2:A demonstrate B devalue C degrade D delete