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TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC VINH TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN (Đề thi gồm trang) ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 – LẦN Bài thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề (50 câu hỏi trắc nghiệm) Mã đề thi 126 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 mi neral B mi niature C mi nimum D mi nor Question 2: A instant B resistance C informant D essential Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A equal B campus C mountain D perform Question 4: A atmosphere B exhausted C variety D computer Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: _ the water clear but also prevent the river from overflowing A Keep not only the hippo’s eating habits B Not only keep the hippo’s eating habits C The hippo’s eating habits not only keep D Not only the hippo’s eating habits keep Question 6: Drivers must go to garages periodically to _ A get their cars to serviced B get their cars serviced C service their cars D their cars be serviced Question 7: Rebecca _ on our conversation to tell us that James had just been rushed to hospital A faced up B broke up C cut in D got ahead Question 8: Only three of the students in my class are girls; _ are all boys A other student B others C the others D the other Question 9: The philosopher _ theories I am writing went insane before he died A for whom B with whom C about whose D in which Question 10: The guests having checked in our hotel have the _ pleasant manner I have seen A lessen B little C least D less Question 11: I can’t believe that you _ all the three exercises! You just started five minutes ago A finished B have finished C are finishing D have been finishing Question 12: I saw him taking out something pointed in a _ box A plastic small yellow B yellow small plastic C small plastic yellow D small yellow plastic Question 13: The change in the upcoming high school curriculum requires a great deal of _ and budget A preparing B prepared C preparation D prepare Question 14: When you use the Internet, you have so much information at your _ A fingertips B thumbs C hands D fingers Question 15: Had you _ up before the journey, we wouldn’t have lost half an hour looking for a petrol station in an unknown city A remembered fill B remembered to fill C remembered filling D remember filling Question 16: Is it a compulsion that the scheme _ next Friday? A be carried out B carry out C carried out D will carry out Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 17: His physical condition was not an impediment to his career as a violinist He has won a lot of prizes A advantage B obstacle C barrier D disadvantage Question 18: We have to husband our resources to make sure we make it through these hard times A spend B manage C use up D marry Mark the letter A, B , C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 19: Little have people done to alleviate the sea pollution caused by the factories in central Vietnam, A B C haven’t they? D Trang 1/4 - Mã đề thi 126 Question 20: The economy of Maine is based to a great extent in its forests, which cover 80 percent of its surface area A B C D Question 21: Sometimes it takes me about three hours finishing my round A B C D 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 Shyness may not seem to be a serious complaint, but for some who suffer from it, it can become unbearable Even talking to a small group of people you know can seem like an ordeal – it can feel as if you’ve been asked to give a speech on a topic you know very little about to a number of experts You start to feel hot and shaky, your heart beats faster, your knees feel weak, you begin to stutter and the whole experience seems to last forever The fact of the matter is that shyness is something we often recognize in others: blushing is one of the more visible sighs, for example Yet we not judge someone harshly because of this But shyness does mean you are harder to approach, so you become more isolated As one shy person put it, “It’s like being in a prison, and it’s very hard to break out.” Experts on the subject have come up with various possible solutions, and one has been singled out as being the key to success, namely, finding an interest in common with other people Spending a lot of time on the sidelines watching other people and envying them because they are much more outgoing doesn’t help; remembering that some of the people you envy most are probably shy themselves The secret is how you deal with it And experts have come up with four things you can today to help Firstly, you can start by listening to other people You will find yourself getting interested in what they’re talking about and asking questions, and before you know it, you’ll be having a conversation Secondly, you could try asking neighbors if you can walk their dog Like children, pets can be excellent icebreakers for conversations with passers-by Thirdly, try joining a class to learn something like tapdancing or flamenco, where people are likely to laugh a lot You’ll feel relaxed, and also you’ll be much too busy concentrating on what you are doing to feel shy Lastly, try telling yourself that it doesn’t matter if you say or something silly Most people make a fool of themselves every so often, and it’s not the end of the world if you Question 22: One of the symptoms of shyness in a stressful situation is _ A sweating a lot B an increased heart rate C pain in the knees D excessive talkativeness Question 23: Why shy people become more reserved? A Their social unease makes them more difficult to talk to B They see that others are shy too C Other people lack the patience to talk to them D They dread being judged by others Question 24: The word "blushing" in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A going green B going red C smiling D sweating Question 25: What experts believe is the most essential measure to be taken? A Studying others’ behavior in social situations B Discovering shared interests with others C Comparing yourself to other people D Finding out what makes other people shy Question 26: How can listening to others prove helpful in combating shyness? A You develop useful psychological skills B It’s the first step to getting into conversation C People will see you care about their interests D It’s a visible sign of becoming less shy Question 27: It’s suggested in the text that a shy person should _ A learn to laugh more B learn to relax C take up a social hobby D help other people in the community Question 28: Shy people should realize that everybody _ A says stupid things sometimes B makes jokes sometimes C is foolish D is self-conscious Question 29: The major aim of the author of the text is to _ A give important advice on how to deal with shy people B raise the readers’ interest in shyness as a social problem C present recent findings about the nature of shyness D offer useful hints on how shy people can help themselves Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 30: The company director decided to raise the workers’ wages He did not want them to leave A The company director decided to raise the workers’ wages in order not to want them to leave B The company director decided to raise the workers’ wages though he wanted them to leave C The company director decided to raise the workers’ wages so that he did not want them to leave D The company director decided to raise the workers’ wages because he did not want them to leave Trang 2/4 - Mã đề thi 126 Question 31: Tuition fees were increased There were many objections from students and parents A There were many objections from students and parents, so tuition fees were increased B Tuition fees were increased because there were many objections from students and parents C Tuition fees were increased despite the fact that there were many objections from students and parents D There were many objections from students and parents while tuition fees were increased 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 Picture a society where learning can happen at any time, in any place and can be completed without ever going to class This could be the new wave of education and the Internet technology now exists to support such a system The virtual classroom is here If you are interested in English, or Civil Engineering, then head to the university and click yourself a degree Well, maybe it’s not that easy, but you would be on the right track The flexibility of studying at your own pace, and the money you save with online courses are two of the main attractions The Web is a powerful educational tool Yet some feel that virtual classrooms will isolate students from each other, which will result in problems developing interpersonal relationships and that these skills are much more important than computer skills Should teachers teach kids how to behave in society, how to respect others and how to cooperate or should kids have already learned this from their parents? No one is saying that social skills aren’t important; however, virtual classrooms are far about more than just computer skills Some strongly believe that education can be taught via the Web and social skills can be gained from joining sports teams, summer camps, or just hanging out! Others argue that this virtual classroom may place pressure on students: to become computer literate or be left behind in life Is this undue pressure or reality? Maybe being left behind in life is a little dramatic, but the reality is that the computer age is here Whether you want to pay for your new jeans with your debit card, or check to see if the library has the book you want, you’re going to need some computer skills The development of flexible, inquiring minds has rarely been the main concern in the design of educational systems After all, if you have over thirty inquiring minds and only one teacher, flexibility could be a problem It seems that developing students’ proper social behavior has always exceeded the concern to develop students’ creativity Computer technology can make individualized attention a real possibility At the Institute for the Learning Sciences, systems are being developed to allow people to try out things in simulated worlds This technology will allow for the individual creative growth in students The Web will provide amazing opportunities for the education of our society Anyone with a phone line and a computer has access to unlimited amounts of knowledge and programs designed to help them learn and understand The teachers and parents involved with these programs will be given the job of making sure that students lead well- balanced lives that combine Web-based education and positive social interaction with their friends and neighbors Imagine your recreation room has now become your classroom, and your parents seem to be doing as much homework as you are! So, be prepared as the virtual classroom may find its way to a computer screen near you! Question 32: What is the author’s overall attitude towards a virtual classroom? A He is skeptical B He is enthusiastic C He is indifferent D He is disapproving Question 33: Why are people attracted to online education? A Because it is cheap and flexible B Because it is fashionable and new C Because it is powerful and easy D Because it is unlimited and fast Question 34: What the opponents of online education maintain? A The virtual classroom will result in dramatic changes B The virtual classroom will place a burden on students C Students’ academic performance will suffer D Students cannot ignore the reality of the computer age Question 35: The word “computer literate " in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A unable to use computer B able to use computer C computerized D computer based Question 36: What the advocates of online education maintain? A It increases students’ social skills B It develops computer skills C It complements education at home D It will boost students’ creativity Question 37: Why does the author mention “over thirty inquiring minds and only one teacher” in paragraph 3? A To prove that inquiring minds have been the main concern of the educational system B To prove that teachers overestimate the value of students’ social behavior C To prove that teachers feel no special concern for developing students’ flexibility D To prove that individualized attention is hardly possible in a traditional classroom Question 38: What role are parents supposed to play in the web-based education of society? A They will have to home assignments together with their kids B They will have to balance social activities and learning of their kids, C They will have to control the virtual and real-life activities of their kids D They will have to help their kids get access to the virtual classroom Trang 3/4 - Mã đề thi 126 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 39: Lucy is going to some shopping, Ann offers to help her Ann: “Would you like me to get you a taxi?” Lucy: “ ” A That would be delightful Thanks B Well, let’s see C Yes, I see D Yes, please, if it’s no bother Question 40: Jeanne and Mike are talking about Bonnie Jeanne: “ _” Mike: “Really? What did he say?” A Can you call Bonnie tomorrow? B Is Bonnie the one who won the lottery? C I ran into Bonnie on the way to work D Bonnie just went to California for a holiday Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks A book has just been published to help parents to deal with their children’s naughty behavior at home The author, Dr James Bruno, says that the first positive discipline technique is for parents to remain (41) _ because nervous parents don’t get good results Parents who often (42) _ their temper find that their children stop taking any notice of them When parents yell at their children to make them (43) an order, children often act as if they did not hear them The second challenge is to know how to correct bad behavior in an effective way (44) _ children by preventing them from watching their favorite TV programme is not at an ideal solution Nor is telling them off when their friends are present Dr Bruno believes parents should (45) _ clear rules for children to follow If children refuse to follow these, they know they will be disciplined Question 41: A still B quiet C calm D silent Question 42: A forget B lose C break D leave Question 43: A hear B obey C comply D accept Question 44: A Harming B Hurting C Damaging D Punishing Question 45: A establish B draw C install D design Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46: We had better leave him a note because it is possible they will arrive late A We had better leave him a note in case they may arrive late B We had better leave him a note in case they will arrive late C We had better leave him a note in case they are likely to arrive late D We had better leave him a note in case they arrive late Question 47:“It would be a good idea that we should try to get local support for the new motorway”, said Joe A Joe suggested that they try to get local support for the new motorway B Joe claimed we should try to get local support for the new motorway C Joe suggested they should try getting local support for the new motorway D Joe wanted to know why they shouldn’t try getting local support for the new motorway Question 48: The rate of inflation has fallen steadily during recent months A There has been a steady decline of the rate of inflation during recent months B There is a steady decline of the rate of inflation during recent months C There is a steady decline in the rate of inflation during recent months D There has been a steady decline in the rate of inflation during recent months Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following questions Question 49: The new cowboy film catches the fancy of the children A satisfies B amuses C attracts D surprises Question 50: TV commercials that sell household products have often been accused of reinforcing stereotypes of societal roles A strengthening B modifying C contrasting D exposing - - THE END Trang 4/4 - Mã đề thi 126 ... matter is that shyness is something we often recognize in others: blushing is one of the more visible sighs, for example Yet we not judge someone harshly because of this But shyness does mean you... children, pets can be excellent icebreakers for conversations with passers-by Thirdly, try joining a class to learn something like tapdancing or flamenco, where people are likely to laugh a lot You’ll... or just hanging out! 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