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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO TP.HCM CỤM CHUYÊN MÔN ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 04 trang) Họ tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: KỲ LUYỆN TẬP 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 401 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 In the history of technology, computers and calculators were innovative developments They are essentially different from all other machines because they have a memory This memory stores instructions and information In a calculator, the instructions are the various functions of arithmetic, which are permanently remembered by the machine and cannot be altered or added to The information consists of the numbers keyed in An electronic pocket calculator can perform almost instant arithmetic A calculator requires an input unit to feed in numbers, a processing unit to make the calculation, a memory unit, and an output unit to display the result The calculator is powered by a small battery or by a panel of solar cells Inside is a microchip that contains the memory and processing units and also controls the input unit, which is the keyboard, and the output unit, which is the display The input unit has keys for numbers and operations Beneath the keys is a printed circuit board containing a set of contacts for each key Pressing a key closes the contacts and sends a signal along a pair of lines in the circuit board to the processing unit, in which the binary code for that key is stored in the memory The processing unit also sends the code to the display Each key is connected by a different pair of lines to the processing unit, which repeatedly checks the lines to find out when a pair is linked by a key The memory unit stores the arithmetic instructions for the processing unit and holds the temporary results that occur during calculation Storage cells in the memory unit hold the binary codes for the keys that have been pressed The number codes, together with the operation code for the plus key, are held in temporary cells until the processing unit requires them When the equals key is pressed, it sends a signal to the processing unit This takes the operation code – for example, addition – and the two numbers being held in the memory unit and performs the operation on the two numbers A full adder does the addition, and the result goes to the decoder in the calculator’s microchip This code is then sent to the liquid crystal display unit, which shows the result, or output, of the calculation Question 1: What is the main purpose of the passage? A To summarize the history of technology B To explain how a calculator works C To discuss innovative developments in technology D To compare computers and calculators with other machines Question 2: The word “innovative” in paragraph could best replaced by _ A important B recent C revolutionary D complicated Question 3: What can be inferred about machines that are not calculators or computers? A They are older than computers B They have simple memory and processing units C They are less expensive than computers D They can not store information in a memory Question 4: In what part of the calculator are the processing and memory units? A The battery B The microchip C The solar cells D The output unit Question 5: The word “contacts” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A locations B connections C codes D commands Question 6: According to the passage, one function of the memory unit is _ A to control the keyboard B to send codes to the display unit C to alter basic arithmetic instructions D to store temporary results during calculation Question 7: The word “This” in paragraph refers to _ A the plus key B the equals key C the processing unit D the memory unit Question 8: Which of the following could NOT be said about calculators? A Calculators require a lot of instructions to operate quickly B Calculators and computers are similar C Pressing a key activates a calculator D The calculator’s “thinking” takes place in the processing and memory units Trang 1/4 - Mã đề thi 401 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 9: - John : “I’m afraid I can’t help you ” - Diana: “ .” A Don’t be frightened B Are you sure? C That’s OK I’ll ask Mary D I’m so glad you can Question 10: - Susan: “ I’m sorry, but would you mind turning off your cell phone?” - Jenifer: “ .” A It’s nonsense B Sure Do you want to make a call? C Yes, I would D Oh, sorry about that Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 11: The gorilla, the largest of the apes, is now able to be bred in confinement A captivity B haste C safety D intervals Question 12: Most high school students look up to the star player on the football team A pursue B respect C trust D envy 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 13: The initial step is often the most difficult A longest B first C quickest D last Question 14: On the spur of the moment, she decided to enter the race that she had come to watch A Without previous thought B For only a short time C After careful thought D At the earliest possible moment 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 The trend for children to multitask by juggling all sorts of electronic gadgets at the same time is seriously damaging their levels of concentration, scientists have warned Rocketing use of the Internet, iPods, mobile phones and DVDs (15) behind that finding Scientists have confirmed the belief of many parents that it is impossible to concentrate on more than one thing at the same time They found that children tackling homework while sending messages via the Internet can end up spending 50% longer than if they had done each task (16) David Meyer, Professor of Cognitive Psychology at the University of Michigan, said that true multitasking is (17) possible for simple activities such as ironing and listening to the radio He ran experiments demonstrating that young adults who had to switch from one maths problem to another wasted significant amounts of time Meyer said: ‘For situations (18) more complex tasks, especially those requiring language, the total time taken to get all the tasks done will increase greatly Over long periods, this kind of multitasking can stress you out and (19) _ to mental and physical exhaustion Question 15: A sits B stands C lies D rests Question 16: A aside B apart C distinctly D separately Question 17: A only B merely C purely D simply Question 18: A involving B consisting C meaning D containing Question 19: A lead B result C bring D proceed 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 20: If the Test of Written English had been required by my university, I would have taken it along with the TOEFL A I took the Test of Written English with the TOEFL although my university did not require it B I took both the Test of Written English and the TOEFL because my university required them C I did not take the Test of Written English with the TOEFL because my university did not require it D I took the Test of Written English but not the TOEFL when it was required at my university Question 21: The students did not take to their new lecturer A The new lecturer was unpopular with his students B The students didn’t follow the new lecturer Trang 2/4 - Mã đề thi 401 C The students didn’t understand what the new lecturer said D The new lecturer didn’t care his students Question 22: “No, it’s not true I didn’t steal the car!” Peter said A Peter denied stealing the car B Peter admitted stealing the car C Peter refused to steal the car D Peter did not intend to steal the car Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 23: Water polo is a game in which is played in the water by two teams, each with seven players A B C D Question 24: Because there were so few women in the early Western states, the freedom and rights of Western A B women were more extensive than Eastern ladies C D Question 25: Although research has been ongoing since 1930, the existence of ESP – perception and A B communication without the use of sight, hear, taste, touch, or smell – is still disputed C D 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 26: The tornado struck with great force It lifted automobiles off the ground A The tornado struck with such great force that it lifted automobiles off the ground B The tornado struck so great force that it lifted automobiles off the ground C The force was so great that it lifted automobiles off the ground D Automobiles were lifted off by a very great force Question 27: I tried to persuade her I didn't succeed, however A Although I tried to persuade her, I didn't succeed B Although I tried to persuade her, but I didn't succeed C However I tried I didn't succeed persuading her D I didn't succeed despite of trying to persuade her 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 28: A hoped B saved C watched D finished Question 29: A pressure B extension C assist D expansion 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 People who suffer from excessive drowsiness during the daytime may be victims of a condition known as "narcolepsy." While most people may feel sleepy while watching TV or after eating a meal, narcoleptics may fall asleep at unusual or embarrassing times They may doze while eating, talking, taking a shower, or even driving a car Victims can be affected in one of two ways Most narcoleptics have several sleeping spells during each day with alert periods in between A minority of others feel drowsy almost all the time and are alert for only brief intervals There are no reliable data showing how many people have narcolepsy Some estimates put the number as high as 300,000 in the United States alone The cause of this illness has not been identified, although recent research suggests that the problem may stem from an immune system reacting abnormally to the brain's chemical processes There is currently no cure for narcolepsy, so sufferers of this condition can only have their symptoms treated through a combination of counseling and drugs Question 30: According to the passage, it can be said that _ A the number of narcoleptics is unknown B narcoleptics are drug addicts C most people are narcoleptics sometimes D narcolepsy is a very rare condition Question 31: Narcolepsy is a condition in which people _ A only sleep in the day B doze after eating a meal C doze at unusual times D have unusual brain chemistry Question 32: The passage implies that narcolepsy Trang 3/4 - Mã đề thi 401 A is easily cured B is really laziness C is an imaginary problem D can be a serious disorder Question 33: The cause of narcolepsy may be related to A watching television B brain chemistry C drugs D sleeping Question 34: Which of the following statements about narcolepsy is NOT TRUE? A Narcolepsy affects people in two basic ways B Doctors treat symptoms rather than causes C Researchers know how many people suffer from this problem D The causes of narcolepsy have not been found yet Question 35: A person is most likely to be narcoleptic if he or she falls asleep while A taking a long car trip B eating at a restaurant C watching a movie D lying on the beach Question 36: The main topic of this passage is A development of narcolepsy B aspects of narcolepsy C treatment of narcolepsy D causes of narcolepsy Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 37: I the whole of War and Peace by the time I was seven years old A had been read B had read C have been reading D was reading Question 38: The old woman is said all her money to an old people's home when she died A to leaving B to leave C to have left D have left Question 39: I’ve never seen anyone so to their job as Philip is A interested B eager C keen D dedicated Question 40: You that film last week - it was only released yesterday A didn't need to see B mustn't have seen C couldn’t see D can't have seen Question 41: Most parents not allow their children _ out late A stay B stayed C staying D to stay Question 42: The Federation’s mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people who are victims of disasters, poverty and health emergencies A naturally B natural C nature D naturalize Question 43: For many years people have wondered _ exists elsewhere in the universe A whether life B life as it C that life D life which Question 44: They are _ danger of losing their spectator status A at B by C in D on Question 45: If the examiner can't _ sense of your writing, you'll get a low mark A make B understand C take D bring Question 46: Not only among the largest animals that ever lived, but they are also among the most intelligent A some whales B they are whales C whales D are whales Question 47: He waved to the attention of the waitress A ask B attract C pull D pay Question 48: is more interested in rhythm than in melody is apparent from his compositions A Philip Glass, who B Because Philip Glass C Philip Glass D That Philip Glass 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 49: A employment B optimist C obstacle D habitat Question 50: A remote B gazelle C challenge D secure THE END Trang 4/4 - Mã đề thi 401 ... lecturer was unpopular with his students B The students didn’t follow the new lecturer Trang 2/4 - Mã đề thi 401 C The students didn’t understand what the new lecturer said D The new lecturer didn’t... have unusual brain chemistry Question 32: The passage implies that narcolepsy Trang 3/4 - Mã đề thi 401 A is easily cured B is really laziness C is an imaginary problem D can be a serious disorder... remote B gazelle C challenge D secure THE END Trang 4/4 - Mã đề thi 401