Bộ đề thi thử THPT Quốc gia năm 2017 môn Tiếng Anh CÓ ĐÁP ÁN Số 18

VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO YÊN BÁI TRƯỜNGTHPT NGUYỄN LƯƠNG BẰNG KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể phát đề ĐỀ 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 processed B infested C balanced D reached Question 2: A advocate B manage C rival D canal Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3.A summary B different C physical D decision Question A attractiveness B traditional C generation D American Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 5: In this organization, all members are equal No members will use force against together A B C D Question 6: The local people propose that national parks should be made and enlarged, hunting are A B C strictly controlled, and fund be raised more to finance environmental activities D Question 7: Working for this organization will give a chance to help improve international healthy care A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question Chaplin was a comedian was best known for his work in silent movies A who B which C whose D what Question The pop star when the lights A was singing/ went out B sang/ was going out C was singing/ were going out D sang/ went out Question 10 To our surprise, the so-called cheap shop was was expected A as twice as expensive B expensive as twice as C twice as expensive as D as expensive as twice Question 11 Mary has bought some A old lovely German glasses B German old lovely glasses C German lovely old glasses D lovely old German glasses Question 12 If I spoke French , I a year studying in Paris A will spend B would have spent C would spend D spend Question 13 My younger sister takes for cleaning the rooms at weekend A effort B duty C resposibility D work VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Question 14 Nam painted his room black It looks dark and dreary He chosen another colour A must B should C could D might Question 15 The number of homless people drammactically since 2000 A are increasing B have increased C increase D has increased Question 16 is the existence of a large number of differrent kinds of animals and plants which make a balance environment A Extinction B Biodiversity C Habitat D Conservation Question 17 I usually buy my clothes It’s cheaper than going to the dresser maker A on the house B off the peg C in public D on the shelf Question 18.Overpopulation tends to create conditions which may result in of food in developing countries A shortage B surplus C failtures D supplies Question 19 Mr Brown has kindly agreed You should ask him A to helping B to help C help D helping Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 20 The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer A speed B expect more C better D treat better Question 21 I received housing benefit when I was unemployed A out of work B out of fashion C out of order D out of practise Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22 Although it’s a long day for us ,we feel we are contented with what we A interested B disatisfied C excited D shocked Question 23 I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly A gently B cleverly C reasonably D brutally Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 24 A: “ Congratulations on your new home! It’s wonderful” B: “ .” A It’s Ok B Thank you C Really D You’re welcome Question 25 A : “ John was badly injured in the automatic accident last night.” B: “ ” A What? B Poor John ! C Thank you D It’s a great idea Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 26 “ Sorry I couldn’t come to your wedding day last week, John.” Peter said A Peter accused John not coiming to his wedding day the week before B Peter apologised to John for not coming to his wedding day the week before C Peter promised to come to John’ s wedding day last week D Peter hope coming to John’s wedding day last week Question 27 “ If I were you, I would accept that job, Mary” Tom said A Tom advised Mary to accept that job B Tom suggested that Mary should accept that job C Tom told Mary not to accept that job D A& B VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Question 28 I can’t help you because I am very busy A If I was not busy, I would help you B If I had not been busy, I would have helped you C If I were not busy, I would help you D If I am not busy, I will help you 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:It was raining so heavily but we tried to get the boder of my country before too late A Despite it was raining so heavily, we tried to get the boder of my country before too late B Inspite of it was raining so heavily , we tried to get the boder of my country before too late C Although it was raining so heavily , we tried to get the boder of my country before too late D We we tried to get the boder of my country before too late because it was raining Question 30: Tom didn’t pass his final exam last month.This made his parents very disappointed A Tom didn’t pass his final exam last month, which made his parents very disappointed B Tom didn’t pass his final exam last month who made his parents very disappointed C Tom didn’t pass his fianl exam last month whose made his parents very disappointed D Tom blamed his parents for not passing his exam last month Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35 The UK Government ensures that all schools in the UK (31) _ certain standards, and this includes independent schools as well as those that are run by the Government All qualifications are awarded by national agencies accredited by the Qualification and Curriculum Authority (QCA), (32) _ the quality of the qualifications you will gain is guaranteed At many independent schools in England, you will be encouraged to take part (33) _ extracurricular activities to develop your hobbies and learn new skills, and you may be encouraged to take graded music exams (34) _ by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music The exam grades gained from these are widely accepted toward university entry (35) _ Independent schools not usually offer vocationally focused qualifications but if you are interested in these qualifications, you can find out more in the 'career-based and pre-university qualifications' section Question 31: A notice B meet C see D look Question 32: A so B if C because D although Question 33: A in B on C into D for Question 34: A offer B offered C to offer D offering Question 35: A questions B requirements C troubles D problems Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from question 36 to question 44 Napoleon Bonaparte’s ambition to control all area around the Meditererranean Sea led him and his French soldiers to Egypt After losing a naval battle, they were forced to to remain there for three years In 1799, while constructing a fort, a soldier discovered a piece of stele ( stone pillar bearing an inscription ) known as the Rosetta stone This famous stone, which would enventually lead to deciphering of ancient Egyptian VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí hieroglyphics dating to 3100 B.C, was written in there languages : hieroglyphics (picture writing ) demotic ( a shorthand version of heiroglyphics ) and Greek Scientists discovered that the characters, unlike those in English, could be written from right to left and in other directions as well Twenty-three years after discovery of the Rosetta stone, Jean Francois Champollion, a French philologist, fluent in several languages, was able to decipher the first word-Ptolemy- name of an Egyptian ruler This name was written inside an oval called a ‘’ cartouch’’ Further investigation revealed that cartouches contained names of important people of that period Champollion painstakingly continued his search and was able to increas his growing list of known phonetic signs.He and an English man, Thomas Young , worked independently of each other to unravel the deeply hidden mysterious of this strange language Young believed that sound values could be assigned to the synbols while champollion insisted that the pictures represented words Question 36 Which of the followings was not written on the Rosetta stone ? A.French B.demotic C.Greek D.hieroglyphics Question 37 Which of the following statements is not true ? A.Cartouches contained names of prominent people of the period B.Champollion and Young worked together in an attempt to decipher the hieroglyphics C.One of Napoleon’s soldiers discovered the Rosetta stone D.Thomas Young believed that sound valus could be assigned to the synbols Question 38 The word '' deciphering'' in line is closest in meaning to A.decoding B.downfall C.discovery D.probing Question 39.When was the first word from the Rosetta stone deciphered ? A.3100 B.C B.1766 C.1799 D.1822 Question 40 What was the first word that was deciphered from the Rosetta stone ? A.cartouche B.Ptolemy C.demotic D.champollion Question 41 Why were Napoleon’s soldier in Egypt in 1799 ? A.They were celebrating a naval victory B.They were looking for the Rosetta stone C.They were waiting to continue their campaign D.They were trying to decipher the hieroglyphics Question 42 .Who was responsible for deciphering the first word ? A.Champollion B.Young C.Ptolemy D.Napoleon Question 43 Why was the piece of newly discovered stele called the Rosetta stone ? A It was shaped like a rosette B It was to honor Napoleon's friend Rosetta C.The town near the fort was called Rosetta D.The fort was called Rosetta Question 44.What is the best title for the passage ? A.Napoleon's Great Discovery B Deciphering the hieroglyphics of the Rosetts Stone C.Thomas Young's Great Contribution D.The Importance of Cartouches Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from question 45 to question 50 In the past, both men and women were expected to be married at quite young ages Marriages were generally arranged by parents and family, with their children having little chance to say no in the matter In the past it was not surprising to find that a bride and groom had only just me t on the day of their engagement or marriage In modern Vietnam, this has changed completely as people choose their own marriage-partners based on love, and in consideration primarily to their own needs and wants Moreover early marriage is quite illegal The traditional Vietnamese wedding is one of the most important of traditional Vietnamese occasions Regardless of westernization, many of the age-old customs practiced in a traditional Vietnamese wedding continue to be celebrated by both Vietnamese in Vietnam and overseas, often combining both western and VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí eastern elements Besides the wedding ceremony, there is also an engagement ceremony which takes place usually half a year or so before the wedding Due to the spiritual nature of the occasion, the date and time of the marriage ceremony are decided in advance by a fortune teller The traditional Vietnamese wedding consists of an extensive array of ceremonies: the first is the ceremony to ask permission to receive the bride, the second is the procession to receive the bride (along with the ancestor ceremony at her house), the third is to bring the bride to the groom's house for another ancestor ceremony and to welcome her into the family, then the last is a wedding banquet The number of guests in attendance at these banquets is huge, usually in the hundreds Several special dishes are served Guests are expected to bring gifts, often money, which the groom and bride at one point in the banquet will go from table to table collecting Question 45.In the past, _ A Vietnamese couples were free to make a decision on the marriage B Vietnamese marriage was decided by parents and family C getting married at an early age was not allowed D parents had no right to interfere their children's marriage Question 46 In former days, the fact that a bride and groom had only first met just on the day of their engagement or marriage was _ A surprising B popular C uncommon D strange Question 47 Which sentence is referred Vietnamese modern marriage? A Most young people not have their marriage based on love B All marriages are arranged by parents and family C Marriage is quite westernization D Couples not get married at quite young ages Question 48 According to the passage, A Oversea Vietnamese people not like to organize a traditional wedding B There is an engagement ceremony which takes place usually half a year or so before the wedding C Many of the age-old customs practiced in a traditional Vietnamese wedding not exist nowadays D Vietnamese people never ask a fortune teller the date and time of the marriage ceremony Question 49.Which does not exist in a Vietnamese wedding party? A firecrackers B guests C dishes D gifts Question 50 Which are expexted to bring by guests to the wedding? A food B money C.gifts D.B &C THE END VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí ĐÁP ÁN 1B 11D 21A 31B 41C 2C 12C 22B 32A 42A 3D 13C 23A 33A 43C 4C 14B 24B 34B 44B 5D 15D 25B 35B 45B 6C 16B 26B 36A 46B 7D 17B 27D 37B 47D 8A 18A 28C 38A 48B 9A 19B 29C 39C 49A 10C 20C 30A 40C 50D VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi gồm có 05 trang, 50 câu) KÌ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi 01 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: MULTIPLE CHOICE Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined partdiffersfromtheother threeinpronunciationineachofthefollowingquestions Question 1: A brush B rush C push D crush Question 2: A approached B sacrificed C unwrapped D obliged MarktheletterA,B,C,orDonyouranswersheettoindicatethewordthatdiffersfrom theotherthreein the position ofprimarystressineachofthefollowingquestions Question 3: A struggle B survive C enlarge D occur Question 4: A volunteer B competition C photograph D capability Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needscorrectionineachof thefollowingquestions Question 5: Americans have begin leaning toward the idea that marriage is more of an option, rather than a milestone on the path to adulthood A is B toward C have begin D on the path Question 6: Once you realize that there are ways to move on from awkward situations with grace and confidence, you’ll be on your way to embrace social interactions instead of dreading them A embrace B Once C are D grace Question 7: Our brains are incredibly agile machines, and it’s hard to think of anything they more efficient than recognize faces A recognize B anything C efficient D are MarktheletterA,B,C,orDonyouranswersheettoindicatethecorrectanswertoeach of the following questions Question 8: He spent the entire night thinking and in the end a brilliant idea A came up to B put up with C put through to D came up with Question 9: Some people prefer to watch a film first, and then read the in the paper A review B revue C criticism D critic Question 10: We want everyone to begin the test A continuously B simultaneously C indefinitely D particularly Question 11: I shouldn’t have drunk so much coffee last night I was awake till four in the morning A well B full C deep D wide Question 12: I had a headache after the film because I was sitting too close to the A window B view C screen D windshield Question 13: 1,000 species of fish have been identified in this sea A As many as B So much as C As much as D So many as Question 14: Sue found it difficult to the busy street at rush hour A cross B surpass C overtake D pass Question 15: A huge crowd in the pouring rain to welcome Boney M singers A held up B saw off C dropped in D turned out Question 16: I sometimes despair ever seeing him again A over B of C at D about Question 17: Jack made me him next week A to promise calling B to promise to call C promise to call D promise calling Question 18: I felt as if I a confidence Page of VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí A am betraying B have betrayed C had betrayed D would betray Question 19: Oh, it’s you! You really me, jumping out of the shadows like that A amazed B struck C impressed D startled Mark theletter A, B,C, or D on your answer sheet to indicatethe most suitable response tocompleteeachofthe followingexchanges Question 20: Monica and Mathew are on the way home Monica: “I think we should recycle these bags It will help protect the environment.” Mathew: “ ” A I can't agree with you more B It's rubbish We shouldn't use it C Never mind D You can say that again Question 21: Two friends Stephanie and Scott are preparing for their first lesson at school Stephanie: “Oh, no! I left my book at home Can I share yours?” Scott: “ ” A Yes, I too B No, thanks C No, not at all! D Yes, sure Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is CLOSEST in meaningtotheunderlined partineachofthefollowingquestions Question 22: In rural Midwestern towns of the USA, the decisions that affect most residents are made at general assemblies in schools and churches A concerts B public libraries C gatherings D prayer services Question 23: The aircraft carrier is indispensable in naval operations against sea or shore based enemies A vital B useful C unique D exotic MarktheletterA,B,C,orDonyouranswersheettoindicatethewordthatisOPPOSITE inmeaningtothe underlinedpartineachofthefollowing questions Question 24: During the five-decade history, the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects A holding at B holding back C holding by D holding to Question 25: Perhaps more than anything else, it was onerous taxes that led to 'the Peasants' Revolt in England in 1381 A burdensome B heavy C easy D ligh Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest inmeaningtoeachofthe followingquestions Question 26: Slightly more than twenty-five percent of the students in the class come from Spanish speaking countries A The percentage of the students speaking Spanish fell by twenty-five percent B Seventy-five percent of the students in the class speak Spanish C A considerable proportion of the students in the class are Spanish D A small minority of the students of in the class are Hispanic Question 27: “Send this urgent document immediately!” the officer told the soldier A The officer ordered the soldier to deliver the urgent document instantly B The officer advised the soldier to send the urgent document right away C The officer requested that the soldier rush out due to the document’s urgency D The officer recommended the soldier leave right away because of the urgent document Question 28: Had he known more about the internet, he’d have invested in some computer companies A Knowing about the internet helped him invest in some computer companies B He didn’t know much about the internet so he didn’t invest in any computer companies C Knowing about the internet, he would have invested in some computer companies D He would have invested in some computer companies without his knowledge of the internet Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combineseachpairofsentencesin thefollowingquestions Question 29: She tried very hard to pass the driving test She could hardly pass it A Although she didn‘t try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it Page of VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí B Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn‘t pass it C No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test D She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily Question 30: Sue and Brian met Shortly after that, he announced they were getting married A Scarcely had Sue and Brian met when he announced they were getting married B As soon as Sue and Brian met, they announced they were getting married C Until Sue and Brian met, they had announced they were getting married D Right at the time Brian met Sue, he announced they were getting married Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicatethecorrectword or phrasethatbestfitseachofthenumbered blanks Many people today would like the traditional two-parent family back, that is to say, they want a man and a woman to (31) for life; they also think the man should support the family and the woman should stay home with the children However, few families now (32)………………into this category In fact, if more women decide to have children on their own, the single-parent household may become more typical than the traditional family in many countries Also, unmarried couples may decide to have more children – or they might take in foster children or (33)……… And because people are staying single and living longer (often as widows), there may be more one-person households (34)………… the other hand, some people believe similar events happen again and again in history: if this is true, people may go back to the traditional (35)……………… or nuclear family of the past Others think the only certainty in history is change: in other words, the structure of the future family could begin to change faster and faster and in more and more ways Question 31: A marry B wed C engage D gather Question 32: A belong B crowd C group D fall Question 33: A bring up B feel C adapt D adopt Question 34: A In B At C On D For Question 35: A extended B extensive C enlarged D big Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B,C, or D on your answer sheet to indicatethecorrect answerto each of thequestions from 36to42 In today's competitive world, what responsible parent would not want to give their children the best possible start in life? For this reason, many parents want their children, often as young as ten months old, to become familiar with computers They seem to think that if their children grow up with computers, they will be better equipped to face the challenges of the future No one has proved that computers make children more creative or more intelligent The truth may even be the opposite Educational psychologists claim that too much exposure to computers, especially for the very young, may negatively affect normal brain development Children gain valuable experience of the world from their interaction with physical objects Ten month-old babies may benefit more from bumping their heads or putting various objects in their mouths than they will from staring at eye- catching cartoons A four-year-old child can improve hand-eye coordination and understand cause and effect better by experimenting with a crayon than by moving a cursor around a computer screen So, as educational psychologists suggest, instead of government funding going to more and more computer classes, it might be better to devote resources to music and art programs It is ludicrous to think that children will fall behind if they are not exposed to computers from an early age Time is too precious to spend with a "mouse" Now is the time when they should be out there learning to ride a bike There will be time later on for them to start banging away at keyboards Question 36: Children who spend a lot of time on their computers A not necessarily make more progress than those who don't B tend to like music and art more than those who don't C will suffer from brain damage D tend to have more accidents than those who don't Question 37: What would be an appropriate title for this passage? A More computers mean brighter future B Computers in schools C Never too early to start D Let kids be kids Page of VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Question 38: What is true according to the passage? A There is no evidence that children who use computers are more clever than those who not B Computers seriously harm children's eyesight C It is better for children to take computer lessons than art lessons D Parents should not put off buying a computer for their children Question 39: The word “coordination” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A collaboration B disorganization C unskillfulness D classification Question 40: The author implies that children learn better A after they have developed hand-eye coordination B when they hold and feel things around them C as they get older D when they use a computer Question 41: The word “ludicrous” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to A sensible B humorous C ridiculous D ironic Question 42: Why parents want their children to learn how to use a computer from an early age? A Because they are afraid their children will become competitive B Because they want their children to be well prepared for their future C Because this is what all the other parents seem to D Because they believe their children will have difficulty learning to use one if they don't start early Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B,C, or D on your answer sheet to indicatethecorrect answer to eachofthequestions from 43to50 Since water is the basis of life, composing the greater part of the tissues of all living things, the crucial problem of desert animals is to survive in a world where sources of flowing water are rare And since man’s inexorable necessity is to absorb large quantities of water at frequent intervals, he can scarcely comprehend that many creatures of the desert pass their entire lives without a single dr Uncompromising as it is, the desert has not eliminated life but only those forms unable to withstand its desiccating effects No moist-skinned, water-loving animals can exist there Few large animals are found The giants of the North American desert are the deer, the coyote, and the bobcat Since desert country is open, it holds more swift-footed running and leaping creatures than the tangled forest Its population is largely nocturnal, silent, filled with reticence, and ruled by stealth Yet they are not emaciated Having adapted to their austere environment, they are as healthy as animals anywhere else in the word The secret of their adjustment lies in the combination of behavior and physiology None could survive if, like mad dogs and Englishmen, they went out in the midday sun; many would die in a matter of minutes So most of them pass the burning hours asleep in cool, humid burrows underneath the ground, emerging to hunt only by night The surface of the sun-baked desert averages around 150 degrees, but 18 inches down the temperature is only 60 degrees Question 43: The title for this passage could be A “Desert Plants” B “Life Underground” C “Animal Life in a Desert Environment” D “Man’s Life in a Desert Environment” Question 44: Man can hardly understand why many animals live their whole life in the desert, as A sources of flowing water are rare in a desert B water is an essential part of his existence C water composes the greater part of the tissues of living things D very few large animals are found in the desert Question 45: The phrase “those forms” in the passage refers to all of the following EXCEPT A water-loving animals B the coyote and the bobcat C moist-skinned animals D many large animals Question 46: According to the passage, creatures in the desert Page of VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí A No sooner a turtle does C A turtle does no sooner B No sooner does a turtle D Does no sooner a turtle Question 17: Being well-dress and punctual can help you create a good _ on your interviewer A impression B pressure C effectiveness D concentration Question 18: Remember to _ your shoes when you are in a Japanese house A take care B take on C take over D take off Question 19: If you want to be healthy, you should your bad habits in your lifestyles A give up B call off C break down D get over 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 20: Susan and Jane are talking about their performances at school - Susan: “Your parents must be proud of your result at school” - Jane: “ ” A Sorry to hear that C Of course B Thanks It’s certainly encouraging D I am glad you like it Question 21: Tom and Peter are in the living room - Tom: “What would you like to drink?” - Peter: “ ” A Yes, please B Thank you C No, I don’t D Tea, please Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlinedword(s)ineachofthefollowingquestions Question 21: Question 20: The news should be put in the most noticeable place so that all the students can be well-informed A suspicious B popular C easily seen D beautiful Question 22: Parents regard facial and vocal expressions as indicators of how a baby is feeling A read B translate C display D consider Question 23: I told her I understood what she was feeling as we were both after all in the same boat A in a similar place B in a similar find C in a similar situation D in a similar case 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 24: I tried hard I couldn’t open the door A No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t open the door B Try as hard as I might, I couldn’t open the door C It is difficult for me to open the door D I could open the door with difficulty Question 25: I lost my key I had to wait in the dark for hours A Having to wait in the dark for hours because I had lost my key B If I hadn’t lost my key, I wouldn’t have had to wait in the dark for hours C If I hadn’t lost my key, I wouldn’t have to wait in the dark for hours D If I didn’t lose my key, I wouldn’t have to wait in the dark for hours Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 26: I‘m sure Luisa was very disappointed when she failed the exam A Luisa must be very disappointed when she failed the exam B Luisa must have been very disappointed when she failed the exam C Luisa may be very disappointed when she failed the exam VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí D Luisa could have been very disappointed when she failed the exam Question 27: “You had better see a doctor if the sore throat does not clear up”, she said to me A She reminded me of seeing a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up B She ordered me to see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up C She insisted that I see a doctor unless the sore throat did not clear up D She suggested that I see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up Question 28: Without her teacher’s advice, she couldn’t have written such a good essay A Her teacher advised him and she didn‘t write a good essay B Her teacher didn’t advise her and she didn‘t write a good essay C She wrote a good essay as her teacher gave her some advice D If her teacher hadn’t advised her, she couldn’t have written such a good essay 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: She tried very hard to pass the driving test She could hardly pass it A Although she didn‘t try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it B Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn‘t pass it C No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test D She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily Question 30: We didn’t want to spend a lot of money We stayed in a cheap hotel A Rather than spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel B In spite of spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel C We stayed in a cheap hotel, but we had to spend a lot of money D We didn’t stay in a cheap hotel as we had a lot of money to spend Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35 The human brain, (31) an average weight of 1,4 kilograms, is the control center of the body It receives informationfrom the senses, processes the information, rapidly sends out responses; it also stores the information (32) is the source of human thoughts and feelings Each of the three main parts of the brain- cerebellum, the cerebellum, and the brain stem has its own role in carrying out the functions The cerebrum is by (33) _the largest of the three parts, taking up 85 percent of the brain by weight The cerebellum, located below the cerebrum in the back part of the skull, is made of masses of bunched up nerve cells It is the cerebellum (34) _controls human balance, coordination, and posture The brain stem, (35) _connects the cerebrum and the spinal cord, controls various body processes such as breathing and heartbeat It is the major motor and sensory pathway connecting the body and the cerebrum Question 31: A on B of C for D with Question 32: A who B of which C that D whose Question 33: A now B then C from D far Question 34: A who B which C that D whose Question 35: A who B that C whose D which Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 43 The White House, the official home of the United States president, was not built in time for George Washington to live in it It was begun in 1792 and was ready for its first inhabitants President and Mrs John Adams, who moved in on November 1st, 1800.When the Adamses moved in, the White VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí House was not yet completed, and the Adamses suffered from many inconveniences; for example, the main staircase was incompleted, which hindered movement from floor to floor, and the future laundry yard was merely a pool of mud, so wet laundry was in the unfinished East Room to dry Thomas Jefferson, the third president, improved the comfort of the White House in many respects and added new architectural features such as the terraces on the east and west ends When the British forces burned the White House on August 24th, 1814, President Madison was forced to leave All the remained after the fire was the exterior walls, the interior was completely destroyed It was not until December of 1817 that the following president, James Monroe, was able to move into a rebuilt residence Since then, the White House has continued to be modified but has been continuously occupied by each succeeding U.S president Question 36: Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for this text? A George Washington’s life in the White House B The Early History of the White House C The burning of the White House D Presidential Policies of Early U.S Presidents Question 37: Why did George Washington not love in the White House? A.Because it had been burned by the British B Because he did not like the architectural features C Because he did not want to suffer the inconveniences that the Adamses had suffered D Because Construction had not yet been completed Question 38: The word “inhabitant” in line is closest meaning to: A modifications B moves C celebrations D residents Question 39: It can be inferred from the passage that John Adams was: A The first president of the United States B The second president of the United States C The third president of the United States D The fourth president of the United States Question 40: The author most likely discusses the “staircase” in line in order to: A show the elegance of the new White House B explain the architectural features added by Jefferson C provide an example of an inconvenience in the White House D demonstrate what had to be rebuilt after the fire Question 41: The word “forces” in line 10 could best be replaced by: A military B effort C power D energy Question 42: According to the passage, which of the following best describes Thomas Jefferson’s tenure in the White House? A He worked to improve the appearance and convenience of the White House B He had to flee the White House because of the war with the British C He removed the terraces that had been added by Adams D He was accepting of the many inconveniences Question 43: The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses: A the details of the destruction of the White House by the British B James Monroe’s policies as presidents C modifications by presidents who followed D other presidents who were unable to occupy the White House Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50 The hippopotamus is the third largest land animal, smaller only than the elephant and the rhinoceros Its name comes from two Greek words which mean “river horse” The long name of this animal is often shortened to the easier to handle term “hippo.” VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí The hippo has a natural affinity for the water It does not float on top of the water; instead, it can easily walk along the bottom of a body of water The hippo commonly remains underwater for three to five minutes and has been known to stay under for up to half an hour before coming up for air In spite of its name, the hippo has relatively little in common with the horse and instead has a number of interesting similarities in common with the whale When a hippo comes up after a stay at the bottom of a lake or river, it releases air through a blowhole, just like a whale In addition, the hippo resembles the whale in that they both have thick layers of blubber for protection and they are almost completely hairless Question 44: The topic of this passage is _ A the largest land animal B the derivations of animal names C the characteristics of the hippo D the relation between the hippo and the whale Question 45: It can be inferred from the passage that the rhinoceros is _ A smaller than the hippo B equal in size to the elephant C a hybrid of the hippo and the elephant D one of the two largest types of land of animals Question 46: The possessive “Its” in line refers to A hippotamus B elephant C rhinoceros D horse Question 47: It can be inferred from the passage that the hippopotamus is commonly called a hippo because the word “hippo” is _ A simpler to pronounce accurately B the original name C scientifically more accurate D.easier for the animal to recognize Question 48: According to the passage, what is the maximum time that hippos have been known to stay underwater _ A.three minutes B five minutes C thirty minutes D ninety minutes Question 49: The expression “has relatively little in common” in line could be best replaced by A.has few interactions B is not normally found C has minimal experience D shares few similarities Question 50: The word “blubber” in line 12 is closest in meaning to A fat B metal C water D skin ………… HẾT ……… VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề 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 trained B performed C proved D walked Question 2: A cap B enact C install D panda Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other threein theposition of primary stress in each of thefollowing questions Question 3: A involve B honor C final D nation Question 4: A destruction B movement C important D appearance Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 5: Her father told her take the dog for a walk after breakfast A B C D Question 6: When it was first establish in 1973, it consisted of only two hectares of land A B C D Question 7: Da Lat, where is located on High Land, is famous for mild climate A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 8: We didn't use to get up late when we _ in the countryside A live B lived C are living D were living Question 9: This morning I bought a newspaper and a magazine _ newspaper is in my bag but I don't know where _ magazine is A A/a B A/ the C The/ the D The/ a Question 10: the time passes, _I feel! The deadline of my thesis is coming, but I have just finished half of it VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí A The faster / the nervous B The more fast / the nervous C The fast / the more nervous D The faster / the more nervous Question 11: I wondered _ the right thing A if I am doing B was I doing C am I doing D whether I was doing Question 12: George another trip to Greece A is said to be planned B said to be planned C said to be planning D is said to be planning Question 13: I always try to help _ household chores when I have free time A in B with C at D of Question 14: It is almost _ for young people leaving school today to get a job A possible B impossible C possibly D impossibly Question 15: _ is the existence of a wide variety of plant and animal species living in their natural environment A Biodiversity B Conservation C Globe D Individual Question 16: _ lay its eggs in the sand on the beach than it goes back to the sea A No sooner a turtle does C A turtle does no sooner B No sooner does a turtle D Does no sooner a turtle Question 17: Being well-dress and punctual can help you create a good _ on your interviewer A impression B pressure C effectiveness D concentration Question 18: Remember to _ your shoes when you are in a Japanese house A take care B take on C take over D take off Question 19: If you want to be healthy, you should your bad habits in your lifestyles A give up B call off C break down D get over 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 20: Susan and Jane are talking about their performances at school - Susan: “Your parents must be proud of your result at school” - Jane: “ ” A Sorry to hear that C Of course B Thanks It’s certainly encouraging D I am glad you like it Question 21: Tom and Peter are in the living room - Tom: “What would you like to drink?” - Peter: “ ” A Yes, please B Thank you C No, I don’t D Tea, please Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlinedword(s)ineachofthefollowingquestions Question 21: Question 20: The news should be put in the most noticeable place so that all the students can be well-informed A suspicious B popular C easily seen D beautiful Question 22: Parents regard facial and vocal expressions as indicators of how a baby is feeling A read B translate C display D consider Question 23: I told her I understood what she was feeling as we were both after all in the same boat A in a similar place B in a similar find C in a similar situation D in a similar case 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 24: I tried hard I couldn’t open the door VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí A No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t open the door B Try as hard as I might, I couldn’t open the door C It is difficult for me to open the door D I could open the door with difficulty Question 25: I lost my key I had to wait in the dark for hours A Having to wait in the dark for hours because I had lost my key B If I hadn’t lost my key, I wouldn’t have had to wait in the dark for hours C If I hadn’t lost my key, I wouldn’t have to wait in the dark for hours D If I didn’t lose my key, I wouldn’t have to wait in the dark for hours Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 26: I‘m sure Luisa was very disappointed when she failed the exam A.Luisa must be very disappointed when she failed the exam B.Luisa must have been very disappointed when she failed the exam C.Luisa may be very disappointed when she failed the exam DLuisa could have been very disappointed when she failed the exam Question 27: “You had better see a doctor if the sore throat does not clear up”, she said to me A.She reminded me of seeing a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up B.She ordered me to see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up C.She insisted that I see a doctor unless the sore throat did not clear up D.She suggested that I see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up Question 28: Without her teacher’s advice, she couldn’t have written such a good essay A.Her teacher advised him and she didn‘t write a good essay B.Her teacher didn‘t advise her and she didn‘t write a good essay C.She wrote a good essay as her teacher gave her some advice D.If her teacher hadn’t advised her, she couldn‘t have written such a good essay 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: She tried very hard to pass the driving test She could hardly pass it A.Although she didn‘t try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it B.Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn‘t pass it C.No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test D.She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily Question 30: We didn‘t want to spend a lot of money We stayed in a cheap hotel A.Rather than spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel B.In spite of spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel C.We stayed in a cheap hotel, but we had to spend a lot of money D We didn‘t stay in a cheap hotel as we had a lot of money to spend Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35 The human brain, (31) an average weight of 1, kilograms, is the control center of the body It receives informationfrom the senses, processes the information, rapidly sends out responses; it also stores the information (32) is the source of human thoughts and feelings Each of the three main parts of the brain- cerebellum, the cerebellum, and the brain stem has its own role in carrying out the functions The cerebrum is by (33) _the largest of the three parts, taking up 85 percent of the VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí brain by weight The cerebellum, located below the cerebrum in the back part of the skull, is made of masses of bunched up nerve cells It is the cerebellum (34) _controls human balance, coordination, and posture The brain stem, (35) _connects the cerebrum and the spinal cord, controls various body processes such as breathing and heartbeat It is the major motor and sensory pathway connecting the body and the cerebrum Question 31: A on B of C for D with Question 32: A who B of which C that D whose Question 33: A now B then C from D far Question 34: A who B which C that D whose Question 35: A who B that C whose D which Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42 The White House, the official home of the United States president, was not built in time for George Washington to live in it It was begun in 1792 and was ready for its first inhabitants President and Mrs John Adams, who moved in on November 1, 1800.When the Adamses moved in, the White House was not yet completed, and the Adamses suffered many inconveniences; for example, the main staircase was incompleted, which hindered movement from floor to floor, and the future laundry yard was merely a pool of mud, so wet laundry was in the unfinished East Room to dry Thomas Jefferson, the third president, improved the comfort of the White House in many respects and added new architectural features such as the terraces on the east and west ends When the British forces burned the White House on August 24, 1814, President Madison was forced to leave All the remained after the fire was the exterior walls, the interior was completely destroyed It was not until December of 1817 that the following president, James Monroe, was able to move into a rebuilt residence Since then, the White House has continued to be modified but has been continuously occupied by each succeeding U.S president Question 36: Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for this text? A George Washington’s life in the White House B The Early History of the White House C The burning of the White House D Presidential Policies of Early U.S Presidents Question 37: Why did George Washington not love in the White House? A.Because it had been burned by the British B Because he did not like the architectural features C Because he did not want to suffer the inconveniences that the Adamses had suffered D Because Construction had not yet been completed Question 38: The word “inhabitant” in line is closest meaning to: A modifications B moves C celebrations D residents Question 39: It can be inferred from the passage that John Adams was: A The first president of the United States B The second president of the United States C The third president of the United States D The fourth president of the United States Question 40: The author most likely discusses the “staircase” in line in order to: A show the elegance of the new White House B explain the architectural features added by Jefferson C provide an example of an inconvenience in the White House D demonstrate what had to be rebuilt after the fire Question 41: The word “forces” in line 10 could best be replaced by: VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí A military B effort C power D energy Question 42: According to the passage, which of the following best describes Thomas Jefferson’s tenure in the White House? A He worked to improve the appearance and convenience of the White House B He had to flee the White House because of the war with the British C He removed the terraces that had been added by Adams D He was accepting of the many inconveniences Question 43: The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses: A the details of the destruction of the White House by the British B James Monroe’s policies as presidents C modifications by presidents who followed D other presidents who were unable to occupy the White House Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50 The hippopotamus is the third largest land animal, smaller only than the elephant and the rhinoceros Its name comes from two Greek words which mean “river horse” The long name of this animal is often shortened to the easier to handle term “hippo.” The hippo has a natural affinity for the water It does not float on top of the water; instead, it can easily walk along the bottom of a body of water The hippo commonly remains underwater for three to five minutes and has been known to stay under for up to half an hour before coming up for air In spite of its name, the hippo has relatively little in common with the horse and instead has a number of interesting similarities in common with the whale When a hippo comes up after a stay at the bottom of a lake or river, it releases air through a blowhole, just like a whale In addition, the hippo resembles the whale in that they both have thick layers of blubber for protection and they are almost completely hairless Question 44: The topic of this passage is A the largest land animal B the derivations of animal names C the characteristics of the hippo D the relation between the hippo and the whale Question 45: It can be inferred from the passage that the rhinoceros is A smaller than the hippo B equal in size to the elephant C a hybrid of the hippo and the elephant D one of the two largest types of land of animals Question 46: The possessive “Its” in line refers to A hippotamus B elephant C rhinoceros D horse Question 47: It can be inferred from the passage that the hippopotamus is commonly called a hippo because the word “hippo” is _ A simpler to pronounce accurately B the original name C scientifically more accurate D.easier for the animal to recognize Question 48: According to the passage, what is the maximum time that hippos have been known to stay underwater _ A.three minutes B five minutes C thirty minutes D ninety minutes Question 49: The expression “has relatively little in common” in line could be best replaced by A.has few interactions B is not normally found C has minimal experience D shares few similarities 10 VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Question 50: The word “blubber” in line 12 is closest in meaning to _ A fat B metal C water ………… HẾT ……… 11 D skin VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO Môn: TIẾNG ANH ( Đề thi gồm có 04 trang) KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề 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 liked B wrapped C travelled D worked Question 2: A species B benefit C essential D generation Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A economic B language C education D preservation Question 4: A habitat B possession C property D recognize Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 5: By the time babies will be seven months old, they can sit up without support A B C D Question 6: You are always driving your car such fast that you often cause accidents A B C D Question 7: The computer is said to be one of the wonder of human beings in modern life A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 8: _ you study for these exams, _ you will A The harder / the better B The more / the much C The hardest / the best D The hard / the good Question 9: This is the school I studied _ I was a boy A where – when B which – when C which – that D where – that Question 10: The …………year in Vietnam runs from September to June and is divided into terms A academically B academicals C academical D academic Question 11: Take the clothes and hang it up before it gets wrinkled A off B on C in D up Question 12: When are you going to get the roof _ ? It leaks quite badly A repair B to repair C repairing D repaired Question 13: The child will die _ nobody sends him for a doctor A if B unless C when D so Question 14: The Vietnamese Women's Football team _ defended the SEA Games title A successfully B successful C success D succeed Question 15: This morning while I for the bus, the rain stopped A waited B have waitedC had waited D was waiting Question 16: Just a minute too late, he _ on the train when the girl came A leaves B had left C leaving D left Question 17: She wants to look _ in her wedding reception A natural B naturally C nature D.natured Question 18 Were you aware _ the regulations against smoking in this area ? A on B in C of D out Question 19: Nam used to visit his grandmother , _? A used he B didn’t he C doesn’t he D did he VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí 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 20 Would you like a piece of cake ? - _ A Yes I would B Yes, I like C Yes, please D Yes, of course Question 21 Question 21: - I’m sorry about that! - _! A That’s right B Of course C You’re welcome D It’s OK Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: The tiny irrigation channels were everywhere and along some of them the water was running A flushing out with water B supplying water C cleaning with water D washing out with water Question 23: I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time A correct B right C suitable D exact Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 24: We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being A revealed B frequented C accessible D lively Question25: They protested about the inhumane treatment of the prisoners A vicious B warmhearted C callous D coldblooded Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 26: No one in the class is taller than Lan A Lan is the tallest student in the class B Lan is the tall student in the class C Lan is the tallest student in class D Lan is tallest student in the class Question 27: “ Why hasn’t Minh phoned? ” she wondered A She wondered why Minh hasn’t phoned B She wondered why Minh didn’t phone C She wondered why Minh hadn’t phoned D She wondered why hadn’t Minh phoned Question 28: I’ll only help you if you promise to try harder A Unless you promise to try harder, I’ll help you B I won’t help you unless you promise to try harder C I’ll help you even when you promise to try harder D I won’t help you even when you promise to try harder 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: Although traffic was bad, Mr David managed to get to his office on time A Despite of the bad traffic, Mr David managed to get to his office on time B In spite of the traffic was bad, Mr David managed to get to his office on time C Although the traffic was bad, but Mr David managed to get to his office on time D In spite of the bad traffic, Mr David managed to get to his office on time Question 30: Ban cannot get married because he is under sixteen A Ban is young enough to get married VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí B Ban is too young to get married C Ban is old enough to get married D Ban is too old to get married Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 40 English is spoken in every corner of the (31) About more than one thousand million people speak English in the world It is the first language of 400 million people, and the second or (32) language of about 600 million people Four fifths of the world’s computers, which are the most useful (33) in almost every aspect of life in the modern world, use programs (34) in English Three quarters of all international (35) is in English It is the language used in (36) , aviation, sports, sciences and (37) field you can (38) But, does English have the most speakers? No, it doesn’t surprisingly (39) as many people speak Chinese as their first language, but English is spoken internationally This (40) why more people are learning English all over the world Question 31 A circle B globe C sphere D round Question 32 A foreign B third C overseas D alien Question 33 A tools B gadgets C devices D machines Question 34 A spoken B written C talked D translated Question 35 A posting B letters C letter D correspondence Question 36 A sightseeing B tourism C traveling D excursions Question 37 A whenever B wherever C however D whatever Question 38 A talk B take notice C pay attention D mention Question 39 A Second B Twice C Two D Doubled Question 40 A explains B accounts C points D expresses Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best answer to the questions by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D In Britain, the availability of higher education has increased greatly in the second half of the twentieth century Nevertheless, finding a place in a university in Britain is not easy University only takes the better students Because of this, and also because of the relatively high degree of personal supervision of students, nearly all university students are not supposed to take a job during term time Unless their parents are rich, students receive a state grant of money that can cover most of their living expenses The Open University in Britain, which was started in 1969, allow people who not have the opportunity to study for a degree Its courses are taught through television, radio, and especially written course books Students work with their tutors, who discuss their written work, either at the meeting or through correspondence In the summer, they have to attend short residental courses of about a week Question 41: Students don't find it easy to be offered a place in a university in Britain because of A an entrance requirement for good students B the availability of higher education C a high degree of personal of supervision of students D a lack of school for higher education Question 42: Most Britain university students can't take the job during term time because A they get a grant of money from the state B they are good students C they are closely supervised by the university D their parents are rich Question 42: Open University students in Britain are required VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí A to attend short courses during the summer B to study at home through television, radio or with tutors at meeting or through correspondence C to attend courses once a week D to study at home during the course Question 44: What does the underlined phrase residental course mean? A It's an optional course B It's a course for local students C It's a compulsory course D It's a course that students are required to live in university Question 45: What is not true about the passage ? A Tutors in the Open University help students with their written work B The state grants money to poor university students C University in Britain is open to all students D Students can't work part-time while taking their course at universities Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 46 to 50 Women in Britain are without doubt better off today than they used to be At the beginning of the 19th century, women seemed to have almost no rights at all They could not vote , or even sign a contract Their marriages were arranged by their parents They were once kept at home and if they were allowed to work, they were never given responsible jobs It is strange to think that, as far as we know, most women were happy with that situation Today the position is quite different Women now can vote and choose their own husbands In 1970, a law was passed to give them an equal share of property in the case of divorce, and in the same year the Equal Pay Act gave them the right to get equal payment with them for work of equal value Yet , despite these changes, there is no doubt that there are still great differences in status between men and women Many employers-may be even in the majority-seem to ignore the Equal Pay Act It is also more difficult for a woman to get a promotion than a man does There is sex discrimination in England although it has not been so serious as it was More and more women got out to work, earn more money, get high positions in the society, and live independently However there are two great problems to solve The first problem is men’s attitude They always think that women are inferior and are the weaker sex We not know exactly how long it will take them to change their mind And the other problem whish is much more difficult is women’s attitude They should be ready to struggle to change their fate Question 46 At the beginning of the 19th century, ………… A British women were better off than today B Women seemed to have almost no rights at all C British women had the right to vote D British women had the right to choose their husbands Question 47 The Equal Pay Act was passed in ……… A 1960 B 1962 C 1970 D 1971 Question 48 Which of these following sentences is not true? A All the employers in Britain obey the Equal Pay Act B In 1970, a law was passed to give British women the right to share property equally in the case of divorce C The Equal Pay Act gave British women the right to get equal payment with men for work of equal value D Women cannot get promotion as easily as men Question 49 What is men’s attitude? A They consider women to be equal to them VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí B They always look up women C They consider women the stronger sex D They consider women the weaker sex Question 50 What should women to eliminate sex discrimination? A They should struggle to change their fate B They should suffer with pleasure C They should earn more money D They should read a book …………The end………… Đáp án Câu 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Đáp án C A B B A B C A A D A D A A D B A C B C D B C A B Câu 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Đáp án A C B D B B A D B B B D D B A A C B D C B C A D A