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TRƯỜNG THPT QUỲ HỢP I KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 - 2018 ĐỀ THI THỬ HÈ Môn: TIẾNG ANH MÃ ĐỀ 101 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest Question 1: A opens Question 2: A Pacific B stops B admirable C cooks C balance D wants D Atlantic Mark the letter A, B, C, o r 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 preference B mechanic C convenience D official Question 4: A emit B private C belong D indeed 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: An increasing number of companies has changed dress codes, allowing employees to wear casual clothing in the work place A increasing B has changed C to wear D in the work place Question 6: Among the earliest telescopes were Galilean telescopes, modeled after the simple instruments built by Galileo, the first person having used telescopes to study the stars and planets A telescopes B were C modeled D having used Question 7: Mr Lam insisted that we show our best knowledge, our enthusiasm, our keen on work and our sense of responsibility when working in a team A show B keen on C sense of D when working 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 8: Because the jury had reached deadlock, the judge called for a retrial A reduction B disagreement C impasse D verdict Question 9: His tenacious personality made him top salesperson in the company A explosive B charming C tenable D persistent 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 10: Not only was John very obedient, but he rarely spoke out his own thoughts as well A understanding B fresh C indiscreet D insubordinate Question 11: That was electrifying news to all of the company’s staff A comforting B shocking C astounding D boring Read the passage and choose the best option to complete each blank Singapore has a highly developed market-based economy (12) _ historically revolves around extended trade Along with Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan Singapore is one (13) _ the Four Asian Tigers The economy depends heavily on export, refining, imported goods, especially in manufacturing Manufacturing constituted twenty six (14) of Singapore’s GDP in 2005 The manufacturing industry is well –diversified into electronic petroleum refining chemicals, (15) _ engineering and biomedical sciences manufacturing In 2006, Singapore produced about 10 percent of the world foundry water output Singapore’s the busiest port in the world in terms of tonnage shipped Singapore is The world’s fourth largest foreign exchange trading centre after London, New York City (16) _ Tokyo Question 12: A who B whom C why D which Question 13: A of B in C for D at Question 14: A percentage B persuasion C perception D percent Question 15: A mechanical B mechanically C methane D Mechanic Question 16: A and B but C or D so 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 17 to 23 Langston Hughes was one of the greatest American writers of the twentieth century He was born in Joplin, Missouri, and moved to Cleveland at the age of fourteen Several years later he spent one year in Mexico before attending Columbia University in New York For a few years after that he roamed the world as a seaman, visiting ports around the world and writing some poetry He returned to the United States and attended Lincoln University, where he won the Witter Bynner Prize for undergraduate poetry After graduating in 1928, he traveled to Spain and to Russia with the help of a Guggenheim fellowship His novels include Not Without Laughter (1930) and The Big Sea (1940) He wrote an autobiography in 1956 and also published several collections of poetry The collections include The Weary Blues (1926), The Dream Keeper (1932), Shakespeare in Harlem (1942), Fields of Wonder (1947), One Way Ticket (1947), and Selected Poems (1959) A man of many talents, Hughes was also a lyricist, librettist, and a journalist As an older man in the 1960s he spent much of his time collecting poems from Africa and from African-Americans to popularize black writers Hughes is one of the most accomplished writers in American literary history, and he is seen as one of the artistic leaders of the Harlem Renaissance, the period when a neighborhood that was predominantly black produced a flood of great literature, music, and other art forms depicting daily city life for African-Americans (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 17: What is the main topic of this passage? A the life of Langston Hughes B the Harlem Renaissance C African-American writers D American twentieth-century writers Question 18: Where was Langston Hughes born? A Spain B New York C Missouri D North Carolina Question 19: The word “roamed” as used in line is closest in meaning to which of the following? A Traveled B Soared C Floated D Walked Question 20: To which of the following movements might “Shakespeare in Harlem” refer to? A the Civil War B the Harlem Riots C the Harlem Renaissance D the Civil Rights Movement Question 21: What provided Hughes with assistance for his travel to Spain and Russia? A his job as a reporter B his career as a soldier C a literary fellowship D a college study program Question 22: According to the author, what did Hughes during the later years of his life? A write short stories B popularize African-American writers C advocate racial equality D write about life in Harlem Question 23: According to the passage, Langston Hughes was all of the following EXCEPT A a novelist B a poet C an historian D a journalist Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C ,or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions Aging is the process of growing old It occurs eventually in every living thing provided, of course, that an illness or accident does not kill it prematurely The most familiar outward signs of aging may be seen in old people, such as the graying of the hair and the wrinkling of the skin Signs of aging in a pet dog or cat include loss of playfulness and energy, a decline in hearing and eyesight, or even a slight graying of the coat Plants age too, but the signs are much harder to detect Most body plants grow bigger and stronger, and function more efficiently during childhood They reach their peak at the time of maturity, or early adulthood After that they begin to decline Bones, for example, gradually become lighter and more brittle In the aged, the joints between the bones also become rigid and more inflexible This can make moving very painful All the major organs of the body show signs aging The brain, for example, works less efficiently, and even gets smaller in size Thinking processes of all sorts are slowed down Old people often have trouble in remembering recent events One of the most serious changes of old age occurs in the arteries , the blood vessels that lead from the heart They become thickened and constricted, allowing less blood to flow to the rest of body This condition accounts, directly or indirectly, for many of the diseases of the aged It may, for example, result in heart attack Aging is not a uniform process Different parts of the body wear out at different rates There are great differences among people in their rate of aging Even the cells of the body differ in the way they age The majority of cells are capable of reproducing themselves many times during the course of a lifetime Nerve cells and muscle fibers can never be replaced once they wear out Gerontologists - scientists who study the process of aging - believe the wearing out of the body is controlled by a built - in biological time - clock They are trying to discover how this clock works so that they can slow down the process This could give man a longer life and a great number of productive years Question 24 What is the main idea in the first paragraph? A Signs of aging are easier to detect in animals than in plants B The outward signs of aging may be seen in old people C Aging occurs in every living thing after it has reached maturity D Not all signs of aging are visible Question 25 The human body begins to lose vigor and the ability to function efficiently A soon after reaching adulthood C before reaching adulthood B during childhood D in old age Question 26 In old age, the bones _ A become more flexible B become heavier C cause much pain D break easily Question 27 According to the passage, what condition is responsible for many of the diseases of the old? A.Their trouble in remembering recent events B.The blood vessels that have become thickened and constricted C.The rigid and inflexible joints between the bones D The worn - out nerve cells and muscle- fibers Question 28 Many of the diseases of old people are the results of A lack of blood B poor blood circulation C the thickening of the blood vessels D low blood pressure Question 29.The statement Aging is not a uniform process in the passage means that A old people not have the same outward signs of aging B nerve cells and muscle fibers not age simultaneously C not all people age at the same age D the process of aging is slow Question 30 The word arteries in the passage refers to A vessels that are thickened and constricted B the paths along which blood flows to all parts of the body C the tubes carrying blood back to the heart D such heart diseases as suffered by old people Question 31 When the brain begins to age, _ A eyesight will begin too B it becomes lighter C memorization declines D the thinking processes stop Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines the pair of sentences given in each of the following questions Question 32: John is studying hard He doesn't want to fail the next exam A John is studying hard in order that he not fail the next exam B John is studying hard in order not to fail the next exam C John is studying hard in order to not to fail the next exam D John is studying hard so as to fail the next exam Question 33: He was suspected of having stolen credit cards The police have investigated him for days A Suspected of having stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days B Suspecting of having stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days C He has been investigated for days, suspecting of having stolen credit cards D Having suspected of having stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days 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 34: I have never tasted this kind of food before A I have tasted this kind of food B I tasted this kind of food long time ago C It is the first time I tasted this kind of food D It is the first time I have ever tasted this kind of food Question 35: She wasn’t wearing a seat-belt She was injured A If she hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured B If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured C If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t be injured D If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured Question 36: “ Don’t forget to hand in the report, Pete !” said Kate A Kate reminded Pete of handing in the report B Kate said that Pete Had forgotten to hand in the report C Kate forgot to hand in the report to Pete D Kate reminded Pete to hand in the report 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 37: Tim and Tom are making a plan for their summer holiday - Tim : “ Let’s go to Fuji for our summer holiday ! “ - Tom : “ _ “ A How about you ? B What’s the matter C Not at all D OK It sounds good Question 38: Jane is phoning to the computer company She wants to meet the manager - Lora : “ Sorry, the manager is not here “ - Jane : “ _ ? “ A Can I take a message then B Can I speak to the manager, please C Would you like to leave a message D Can I leave a message then Mark the letter A , B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 39:In the kitchen there is a …… table A round large wooden beautiful B large beautiful wooden round C wooden round large beautiful D beautiful large round wooden Question 40:He always for a walk in the evening A go B is going C goes D going Question 41: Many people have objected to the use of animals in _ experiments A science B scientist C scientific D Scientifically Question 42: …the time passes, ….I feel ! The deadline of my thesis is coming, but I have just finished half of it A.The faster / the nervous B.The fastest / the most nervous C The fast / the more nervous D The faster / the more nervous Question 43: My daughter is learning to play violin at her school A a B an C x D the Question 44: The woman lives next my door is doctor A who B whom C which D whose Question 45: There’s no danger in using this machine as long as you ……………to the safety regulations A.comply B adhere C observe D abide Question 46: His response was as sharp as a A sword B knife C scissors D needle Question 47: 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 Question 48:You ……buy any sugar There’s plenty A should B mustn’t C needn’t D couldn’t Question 49:The boss ………… him because his mother had just passed away A made up B made use of C made fun of D made allowance for Question 50 We are supposed to attend on “Brain Electronics” tomorrow A a lecture B a discussion C a meeting D a conference TRƯỜNG THPT QUỲ HỢP I KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 - 2018 ĐỀ THI THỬ HÈ Môn: TIẾNG ANH MÃ ĐỀ 102 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C ,or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions Aging is the process of growing old It occurs eventually in every living thing provided, of course, that an illness or accident does not kill it prematurely The most familiar outward signs of aging may be seen in old people, such as the graying of the hair and the wrinkling of the skin Signs of aging in a pet dog or cat include loss of playfulness and energy, a decline in hearing and eyesight, or even a slight graying of the coat Plants age too, but the signs are much harder to detect Most body plants grow bigger and stronger, and function more efficiently during childhood They reach their peak at the time of maturity, or early adulthood After that they begin to decline Bones, for example, gradually become lighter and more brittle In the aged, the joints between the bones also become rigid and more inflexible This can make moving very painful All the major organs of the body show signs aging The brain, for example, works less efficiently, and even gets smaller in size Thinking processes of all sorts are slowed down Old people often have trouble in remembering recent events One of the most serious changes of old age occurs in the arteries , the blood vessels that lead from the heart They become thickened and constricted, allowing less blood to flow to the rest of body This condition accounts, directly or indirectly, for many of the diseases of the aged It may, for example, result in heart attack Aging is not a uniform process Different parts of the body wear out at different rates There are great differences among people in their rate of aging Even the cells of the body differ in the way they age The majority of cells are capable of reproducing themselves many times during the course of a lifetime Nerve cells and muscle fibers can never be replaced once they wear out Gerontologists - scientists who study the process of aging - believe the wearing out of the body is controlled by a built - in biological time - clock They are trying to discover how this clock works so that they can slow down the process This could give man a longer life and a great number of productive years Question What is the main idea in the first paragraph? A Signs of aging are easier to detect in animals than in plants B The outward signs of aging may be seen in old people C Aging occurs in every living thing after it has reached maturity D Not all signs of aging are visible Question The human body begins to lose vigor and the ability to function efficiently A soon after reaching adulthood C before reaching adulthood B during childhood D in old age Question In old age, the bones _ A become more flexible B become heavier C cause much pain D break easily Question According to the passage, what condition is responsible for many of the diseases of the old? A.Their trouble in remembering recent events B.The blood vessels that have become thickened and constricted C.The rigid and inflexible joints between the bones D The worn - out nerve cells and muscle- fibers Question Many of the diseases of old people are the results of A lack of blood B poor blood circulation C the thickening of the blood vessels D low blood pressure Question 6.The statement Aging is not a uniform process in the passage means that A old people not have the same outward signs of aging B nerve cells and muscle fibers not age simultaneously C not all people age at the same age D the process of aging is slow Question The word arteries in the passage refers to A vessels that are thickened and constricted B the paths along which blood flows to all parts of the body C the tubes carrying blood back to the heart D such heart diseases as suffered by old people Question When the brain begins to age, _ A eyesight will begin too B it becomes lighter C memorization declines D the thinking processes stop 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: Tim and Tom are making a plan for their summer holiday - Tim : “ Let’s go to Fuji for our summer holiday ! “ - Tom : “ _ “ A How about you ? B What’s the matter C Not at all D OK It sounds good Question 10: Jane is phoning to the computer company She wants to meet the manager - Lora : “ Sorry, the manager is not here “ - Jane : “ _ ? “ A Can I take a message then B Can I speak to the manager, please C Would you like to leave a message D Can I leave a message then Mark the letter A , B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 11:In the kitchen there is a …… table A round large wooden beautiful B large beautiful wooden round C wooden round large beautiful D beautiful large round wooden Question 12:He always for a walk in the evening A go B is going C goes D going Question 13: Many people have objected to the use of animals in _ experiments A science B scientist C scientific D Scientifically Question 14: …the time passes, ….I feel ! The deadline of my thesis is coming, but I have just finished half of it A.The faster / the nervous B.The fastest / the most nervous C The fast / the more nervous D The faster / the more nervous Question 15: My daughter is learning to play violin at her school A a B an C x D the Question 16: The woman lives next my door is doctor A who B whom C which D whose Question 17: There’s no danger in using this machine as long as you ……………to the safety regulations A.comply B adhere C observe D abide Question 18: His response was as sharp as a A sword B knife C scissors D needle 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 Question 20:You ……buy any sugar There’s plenty A should B mustn’t C needn’t D couldn’t Question 21:The boss ………… him because his mother had just passed away A made up B made use of C made fun of D made allowance for Question 22 We are supposed to attend on “Brain Electronics” tomorrow A a lecture B a discussion C a meeting D a conference Read the passage and choose the best option to complete each blank Singapore has a highly developed market-based economy (23) _ historically revolves around extended trade Along with Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan Singapore is one (24) _ the Four Asian Tigers The economy depends heavily on export, refining, imported goods, especially in manufacturing Manufacturing constituted twenty six (25) of Singapore’s GDP in 2005 The manufacturing industry is well –diversified into electronic petroleum refining chemicals, (26) _ engineering and biomedical sciences manufacturing In 2006, Singapore produced about 10 percent of the world foundry water output Singapore’s the busiest port in the world in terms of tonnage shipped Singapore is The world’s fourth largest foreign exchange trading centre after London, New York City (27) _ Tokyo Question 23: A who B whom C why D which Question 24: A of B in C for D at Question 25: A percentage B persuasion C perception D percent Question 26: A mechanical B mechanically C methane D Mechanic Question 27: A and B but C or D so Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines the pair of sentences given in each of the following questions Question 28: John is studying hard He doesn't want to fail the next exam A John is studying hard in order that he not fail the next exam B John is studying hard in order not to fail the next exam C John is studying hard in order to not to fail the next exam D John is studying hard so as to fail the next exam Question 29: He was suspected of having stolen credit cards The police have investigated him for days A Suspected of having stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days B Suspecting of having stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days C He has been investigated for days, suspecting of having stolen credit cards D Having suspected of having stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days 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 30: I have never tasted this kind of food before A I have tasted this kind of food B I tasted this kind of food long time ago C It is the first time I tasted this kind of food D It is the first time I have ever tasted this kind of food Question 31: She wasn’t wearing a seat-belt She was injured A If she hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured B If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured C If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t be injured D If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured Question 33: “ Don’t forget to hand in the report, Pete !” said Kate A Kate reminded Pete of handing in the report B Kate said that Pete Had forgotten to hand in the report C Kate forgot to hand in the report to Pete D Kate reminded Pete to hand in the report 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 33 to 39 Langston Hughes was one of the greatest American writers of the twentieth century He was born in Joplin, Missouri, and moved to Cleveland at the age of fourteen Several years later he spent one year in Mexico before attending Columbia University in New York For a few years after that he roamed the world as a seaman, visiting ports around the world and writing some poetry He returned to the United States and attended Lincoln University, where he won the Witter Bynner Prize for undergraduate poetry After graduating in 1928, he traveled to Spain and to Russia with the help of a Guggenheim fellowship His novels include Not Without Laughter (1930) and The Big Sea (1940) He wrote an autobiography in 1956 and also published several collections of poetry The collections include The Weary Blues (1926), The Dream Keeper (1932), Shakespeare in Harlem (1942), Fields of Wonder (1947), One Way Ticket (1947), and Selected Poems (1959) A man of many talents, Hughes was also a lyricist, librettist, and a journalist As an older man in the 1960s he spent much of his time collecting poems from Africa and from African-Americans to popularize black writers Hughes is one of the most accomplished writers in American literary history, and he is seen as one of the artistic leaders of the Harlem Renaissance, the period when a neighborhood that was predominantly black produced a flood of great literature, music, and other art forms depicting daily city life for African-Americans (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 33: What is the main topic of this passage? A the life of Langston Hughes B the Harlem Renaissance C African-American writers D American twentieth-century writers Question 34: Where was Langston Hughes born? A Spain B New York C Missouri D North Carolina Question 35: The word “roamed” as used in line is closest in meaning to which of the following? A Traveled B Soared C Floated D Walked Question 36: To which of the following movements might “Shakespeare in Harlem” refer to? A the Civil War B the Harlem Riots C the Harlem Renaissance D the Civil Rights Movement Question 37: What provided Hughes with assistance for his travel to Spain and Russia? A his job as a reporter B his career as a soldier C a literary fellowship D a college study program Question 38: According to the author, what did Hughes during the later years of his life? A write short stories B popularize African-American writers C advocate racial equality D write about life in Harlem Question 39: According to the passage, Langston Hughes was all of the following EXCEPT A a novelist B a poet C an historian D a journalist Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest Question 40: A opens Question 41: A Pacific B stops B admirable C cooks C balance D wants D Atlantic Mark the letter A, B, C, o r 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 42: A preference B mechanic C convenience D official Question 43: A emit B private C belong D indeed 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 44: An increasing number of companies has changed dress codes, allowing employees to wear casual clothing in the work place A increasing B has changed C to wear D in the work place Question 45: Among the earliest telescopes were Galilean telescopes, modeled after the simple instruments built by Galileo, the first person having used telescopes to study the stars and planets A telescopes B were C modeled D having used Question 46: Mr Lam insisted that we show our best knowledge, our enthusiasm, our keen on work and our sense of responsibility when working in a team A show B keen on C sense of D when working 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 47: Because the jury had reached deadlock, the judge called for a retrial A reduction B disagreement C impasse D verdict Question 48: His tenacious personality made him top salesperson in the company A explosive B charming C tenable D persistent 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 49: Not only was John very obedient, but he rarely spoke out his own thoughts as well A understanding B fresh C indiscreet D insubordinate Question 50: That was electrifying news to all of the company’s staff A comforting B shocking C astounding D boring TRƯỜNG THPT QUỲ HỢP I KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 - 2018 ĐỀ THI THỬ HÈ Môn: TIẾNG ANH MÃ ĐỀ 103 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 1: Tim and Tom are making a plan for their summer holiday - Tim : “ Let’s go to Fuji for our summer holiday ! “ - Tom : “ _ “ A How about you ? B What’s the matter C Not at all D OK It sounds good Question 2: Jane is phoning to the computer company She wants to meet the manager - Lora : “ Sorry, the manager is not here “ - Jane : “ _ ? “ A Can I take a message then B Can I speak to the manager, please C Would you like to leave a message D Can I leave a message then Mark the letter A , B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 3:In the kitchen there is a …… table A round large wooden beautiful B large beautiful wooden round C wooden round large beautiful D beautiful large round wooden Question 4:He always for a walk in the evening A go B is going C goes D going Question 5: Many people have objected to the use of animals in _ experiments A science B scientist C scientific D Scientifically Question 6: …the time passes, ….I feel ! The deadline of my thesis is coming, but I have just finished half of it A.The faster / the nervous B.The fastest / the most nervous C The fast / the more nervous D The faster / the more nervous Question 7: My daughter is learning to play violin at her school A a B an C x D the Question 8: The woman lives next my door is doctor A who B whom C which D whose Question 9: There’s no danger in using this machine as long as you ……………to the safety regulations A.comply B adhere C observe D abide Question 10: His response was as sharp as a A sword B knife C scissors D needle Question 11: 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 Question 12:You ……buy any sugar There’s plenty A should B mustn’t C needn’t D couldn’t Question 13:The boss ………… him because his mother had just passed away A made up B made use of C made fun of D made allowance for Question 14 We are supposed to attend on “Brain Electronics” tomorrow A a lecture B a discussion C a meeting D a conference Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest Question 15: A opens Question 16: A Pacific B stops B admirable C cooks C balance D wants D Atlantic Mark the letter A, B, C, o r 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 17: A preference B mechanic C convenience D official Question 18: A emit B private C belong D indeed 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 19: An increasing number of companies has changed dress codes, allowing employees to wear casual clothing in the work place A increasing B has changed C to wear D in the work place Question 20: Among the earliest telescopes were Galilean telescopes, modeled after the simple instruments built by Galileo, the first person having used telescopes to study the stars and planets A telescopes B were C modeled D having used Question 21: Mr Lam insisted that we show our best knowledge, our enthusiasm, our keen on work and our sense of responsibility when working in a team A show B keen on C sense of D when working 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: Because the jury had reached deadlock, the judge called for a retrial A reduction B disagreement C impasse D verdict Question 23: His tenacious personality made him top salesperson in the company A explosive B charming C tenable D persistent 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: Not only was John very obedient, but he rarely spoke out his own thoughts as well A understanding B fresh C indiscreet D insubordinate Question 25: That was electrifying news to all of the company’s staff A comforting B shocking C astounding D boring Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines the pair of sentences given in each of the following questions Question 26: John is studying hard He doesn't want to fail the next exam A John is studying hard in order that he not fail the next exam B John is studying hard in order not to fail the next exam C John is studying hard in order to not to fail the next exam D John is studying hard so as to fail the next exam Question 27: He was suspected of having stolen credit cards The police have investigated him for days A Suspected of having stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days B Suspecting of having stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days C He has been investigated for days, suspecting of having stolen credit cards D Having suspected of having stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days 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 28: I have never tasted this kind of food before A I have tasted this kind of food B I tasted this kind of food long time ago C It is the first time I tasted this kind of food D It is the first time I have ever tasted this kind of food Question 29: She wasn’t wearing a seat-belt She was injured A If she hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured B If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured C If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t be injured D If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured Question 30: “ Don’t forget to hand in the report, Pete !” said Kate A Kate reminded Pete of handing in the report B Kate said that Pete Had forgotten to hand in the report C Kate forgot to hand in the report to Pete D Kate reminded Pete to hand in the report Read the passage and choose the best option to complete each blank Singapore has a highly developed market-based economy (31) _ historically revolves around extended trade Along with Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan Singapore is one (32) _ the Four Asian Tigers The economy depends heavily on export, refining, imported goods, especially in manufacturing Manufacturing constituted twenty six (33) of Singapore’s GDP in 2005 The manufacturing industry is well –diversified into electronic petroleum refining chemicals, (34) _ engineering and biomedical sciences manufacturing In 2006, Singapore produced about 10 percent of the world foundry water output Singapore’s the busiest port in the world in terms of 10 visiting ports around the world and writing some poetry He returned to the United States and attended Lincoln University, where he won the Witter Bynner Prize for undergraduate poetry After graduating in 1928, he traveled to Spain and to Russia with the help of a Guggenheim fellowship His novels include Not Without Laughter (1930) and The Big Sea (1940) He wrote an autobiography in 1956 and also published several collections of poetry The collections include The Weary Blues (1926), The Dream Keeper (1932), Shakespeare in Harlem (1942), Fields of Wonder (1947), One Way Ticket (1947), and Selected Poems (1959) A man of many talents, Hughes was also a lyricist, librettist, and a journalist As an older man in the 1960s he spent much of his time collecting poems from Africa and from African-Americans to popularize black writers Hughes is one of the most accomplished writers in American literary history, and he is seen as one of the artistic leaders of the Harlem Renaissance, the period when a neighborhood that was predominantly black produced a flood of great literature, music, and other art forms depicting daily city life for African-Americans (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 17: What is the main topic of this passage? A the life of Langston Hughes B the Harlem Renaissance C African-American writers D American twentieth-century writers Question 18: Where was Langston Hughes born? A Spain B New York C Missouri D North Carolina Question 19: The word “roamed” as used in line is closest in meaning to which of the following? A Traveled B Soared C Floated D Walked Question 20: To which of the following movements might “Shakespeare in Harlem” refer to? A the Civil War B the Harlem Riots C the Harlem Renaissance D the Civil Rights Movement Question 21: What provided Hughes with assistance for his travel to Spain and Russia? A his job as a reporter B his career as a soldier C a literary fellowship D a college study program Question 22: According to the author, what did Hughes during the later years of his life? A write short stories B popularize African-American writers C advocate racial equality D write about life in Harlem Question 23: According to the passage, Langston Hughes was all of the following EXCEPT A a novelist B a poet C an historian D a journalist Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C ,or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions Aging is the process of growing old It occurs eventually in every living thing provided, of course, that an illness or accident does not kill it prematurely The most familiar outward signs of aging may be seen in old people, such as the graying of the hair and the wrinkling of the skin Signs of aging in a pet dog or cat include loss of playfulness and energy, a decline in hearing and eyesight, or even a slight graying of the coat Plants age too, but the signs are much harder to detect Most body plants grow bigger and stronger, and function more efficiently during childhood They reach their peak at the time of maturity, or early adulthood After that they begin to decline Bones, for example, gradually become lighter and more brittle In the aged, the joints between the bones also become rigid and more inflexible This can make moving very painful All the major organs of the body show signs aging The brain, for example, works less efficiently, and even gets smaller in size Thinking processes of all sorts are slowed down Old people often have trouble in remembering recent events One of the most serious changes of old age occurs in the arteries , the blood vessels that lead from the heart They become thickened and constricted, allowing less blood to flow to the rest of body This condition accounts, directly or indirectly, for many of the diseases of the aged It may, for example, result in heart attack Aging is not a uniform process Different parts of the body wear out at different rates There are great differences among people in their rate of aging Even the cells of the body differ in the way they age The majority of cells are capable of reproducing themselves many times during the course of a lifetime Nerve cells and muscle fibers can never be replaced once they wear out 18 Gerontologists - scientists who study the process of aging - believe the wearing out of the body is controlled by a built - in biological time - clock They are trying to discover how this clock works so that they can slow down the process This could give man a longer life and a great number of productive years Question 24 What is the main idea in the first paragraph? A Signs of aging are easier to detect in animals than in plants B The outward signs of aging may be seen in old people C Aging occurs in every living thing after it has reached maturity D Not all signs of aging are visible Question 25 The human body begins to lose vigor and the ability to function efficiently A soon after reaching adulthood C before reaching adulthood B during childhood D in old age Question 26 In old age, the bones _ A become more flexible B become heavier C cause much pain D break easily Question 27 According to the passage, what condition is responsible for many of the diseases of the old? A.Their trouble in remembering recent events B.The blood vessels that have become thickened and constricted C.The rigid and inflexible joints between the bones D The worn - out nerve cells and muscle- fibers Question 28 Many of the diseases of old people are the results of A lack of blood B poor blood circulation C the thickening of the blood vessels D low blood pressure Question 29.The statement Aging is not a uniform process in the passage means that A old people not have the same outward signs of aging B nerve cells and muscle fibers not age simultaneously C not all people age at the same age D the process of aging is slow Question 30 The word arteries in the passage refers to A vessels that are thickened and constricted B the paths along which blood flows to all parts of the body C the tubes carrying blood back to the heart D such heart diseases as suffered by old people Question 31 When the brain begins to age, _ A eyesight will begin too B it becomes lighter C memorization declines D the thinking processes stop Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines the pair of sentences given in each of the following questions Question 32: John is studying hard He doesn't want to fail the next exam A John is studying hard in order that he not fail the next exam B John is studying hard in order not to fail the next exam C John is studying hard in order to not to fail the next exam D John is studying hard so as to fail the next exam Question 33: He was suspected of having stolen credit cards The police have investigated him for days A Suspected of having stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days B Suspecting of having stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days C He has been investigated for days, suspecting of having stolen credit cards D Having suspected of having stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days 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 34: I have never tasted this kind of food before A I have tasted this kind of food B I tasted this kind of food long time ago C It is the first time I tasted this kind of food D It is the first time I have ever tasted this kind of food Question 35: She wasn’t wearing a seat-belt She was injured A If she hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured B If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured C If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t be injured D If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured Question 36: “ Don’t forget to hand in the report, Pete !” said Kate A Kate reminded Pete of handing in the report B Kate said that Pete Had forgotten to hand in the report 19 C Kate forgot to hand in the report to Pete D Kate reminded Pete to hand in the report 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 37: Tim and Tom are making a plan for their summer holiday - Tim : “ Let’s go to Fuji for our summer holiday ! “ - Tom : “ _ “ A How about you ? B What’s the matter C Not at all D OK It sounds good Question 38: Jane is phoning to the computer company She wants to meet the manager - Lora : “ Sorry, the manager is not here “ - Jane : “ _ ? “ A Can I take a message then B Can I speak to the manager, please C Would you like to leave a message D Can I leave a message then Mark the letter A , B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 39:In the kitchen there is a …… table A round large wooden beautiful B large beautiful wooden round C wooden round large beautiful D beautiful large round wooden Question 40:He always for a walk in the evening A go B is going C goes D going Question 41: Many people have objected to the use of animals in _ experiments A science B scientist C scientific D Scientifically Question 42: …the time passes, ….I feel ! The deadline of my thesis is coming, but I have just finished half of it A.The faster / the nervous B.The fastest / the most nervous C The fast / the more nervous D The faster / the more nervous Question 43: My daughter is learning to play violin at her school A a B an C x D the Question 44: The woman lives next my door is doctor A who B whom C which D whose Question 45: There’s no danger in using this machine as long as you ……………to the safety regulations A.comply B adhere C observe D abide Question 46: His response was as sharp as a A sword B knife C scissors D needle Question 47: 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 Question 48:You ……buy any sugar There’s plenty A should B mustn’t C needn’t D couldn’t Question 49:The boss ………… him because his mother had just passed away A made up B made use of C made fun of D made allowance for Question 50 We are supposed to attend on “Brain Electronics” tomorrow A a lecture B a discussion C a meeting D a conference 20 TRƯỜNG THPT QUỲ HỢP I KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 - 2018 ĐỀ THI THỬ HÈ Môn: TIẾNG ANH MÃ ĐỀ 102 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C ,or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions Aging is the process of growing old It occurs eventually in every living thing provided, of course, that an illness or accident does not kill it prematurely The most familiar outward signs of aging may be seen in old people, such as the graying of the hair and the wrinkling of the skin Signs of aging in a pet dog or cat include loss of playfulness and energy, a decline in hearing and eyesight, or even a slight graying of the coat Plants age too, but the signs are much harder to detect Most body plants grow bigger and stronger, and function more efficiently during childhood They reach their peak at the time of maturity, or early adulthood After that they begin to decline Bones, for example, gradually become lighter and more brittle In the aged, the joints between the bones also become rigid and more inflexible This can make moving very painful All the major organs of the body show signs aging The brain, for example, works less efficiently, and even gets smaller in size Thinking processes of all sorts are slowed down Old people often have trouble in remembering recent events One of the most serious changes of old age occurs in the arteries , the blood vessels that lead from the heart They become thickened and constricted, allowing less blood to flow to the rest of body This condition accounts, directly or indirectly, for many of the diseases of the aged It may, for example, result in heart attack Aging is not a uniform process Different parts of the body wear out at different rates There are great differences among people in their rate of aging Even the cells of the body differ in the way they age The majority of cells are capable of reproducing themselves many times during the course of a lifetime Nerve cells and muscle fibers can never be replaced once they wear out Gerontologists - scientists who study the process of aging - believe the wearing out of the body is controlled by a built - in biological time - clock They are trying to discover how this clock works so that they can slow down the process This could give man a longer life and a great number of productive years Question What is the main idea in the first paragraph? A Signs of aging are easier to detect in animals than in plants B The outward signs of aging may be seen in old people C Aging occurs in every living thing after it has reached maturity D Not all signs of aging are visible Question The human body begins to lose vigor and the ability to function efficiently A soon after reaching adulthood C before reaching adulthood B during childhood D in old age Question In old age, the bones _ A become more flexible B become heavier C cause much pain D break easily Question According to the passage, what condition is responsible for many of the diseases of the old? A.Their trouble in remembering recent events B.The blood vessels that have become thickened and constricted C.The rigid and inflexible joints between the bones D The worn - out nerve cells and muscle- fibers Question Many of the diseases of old people are the results of A lack of blood B poor blood circulation C the thickening of the blood vessels D low blood pressure Question 6.The statement Aging is not a uniform process in the passage means that A old people not have the same outward signs of aging B nerve cells and muscle fibers not age simultaneously C not all people age at the same age D the process of aging is slow Question The word arteries in the passage refers to A vessels that are thickened and constricted B the paths along which blood flows to all parts of the body C the tubes carrying blood back to the heart D such heart diseases as suffered by old people Question When the brain begins to age, _ A eyesight will begin too B it becomes lighter C memorization declines D the thinking processes stop 21 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: Tim and Tom are making a plan for their summer holiday - Tim : “ Let’s go to Fuji for our summer holiday ! “ - Tom : “ _ “ A How about you ? B What’s the matter C Not at all D OK It sounds good Question 10: Jane is phoning to the computer company She wants to meet the manager - Lora : “ Sorry, the manager is not here “ - Jane : “ _ ? “ A Can I take a message then B Can I speak to the manager, please C Would you like to leave a message D Can I leave a message then Mark the letter A , B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 11:In the kitchen there is a …… table A round large wooden beautiful B large beautiful wooden round C wooden round large beautiful D beautiful large round wooden Question 12:He always for a walk in the evening A go B is going C goes D going Question 13: Many people have objected to the use of animals in _ experiments A science B scientist C scientific D Scientifically Question 14: …the time passes, ….I feel ! The deadline of my thesis is coming, but I have just finished half of it A.The faster / the nervous B.The fastest / the most nervous C The fast / the more nervous D The faster / the more nervous Question 15: My daughter is learning to play violin at her school A a B an C x D the Question 16: The woman lives next my door is doctor A who B whom C which D whose Question 17: There’s no danger in using this machine as long as you ……………to the safety regulations A.comply B adhere C observe D abide Question 18: His response was as sharp as a A sword B knife C scissors D needle 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 Question 20:You ……buy any sugar There’s plenty A should B mustn’t C needn’t D couldn’t Question 21:The boss ………… him because his mother had just passed away A made up B made use of C made fun of D made allowance for Question 22 We are supposed to attend on “Brain Electronics” tomorrow A a lecture B a discussion C a meeting D a conference Read the passage and choose the best option to complete each blank Singapore has a highly developed market-based economy (23) _ historically revolves around extended trade Along with Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan Singapore is one (24) _ the Four Asian Tigers The economy depends heavily on export, refining, imported goods, especially in manufacturing Manufacturing constituted twenty six (25) of Singapore’s GDP in 2005 The manufacturing industry is well –diversified into electronic petroleum refining chemicals, (26) _ engineering and biomedical sciences manufacturing In 2006, Singapore produced about 10 percent of the world foundry water output Singapore’s the busiest port in the world in terms of tonnage shipped Singapore is The world’s fourth largest foreign exchange trading centre after London, New York City (27) _ Tokyo Question 23: A who B whom C why D which Question 24: A of B in C for D at Question 25: A percentage B persuasion C perception D percent Question 26: A mechanical B mechanically C methane D Mechanic Question 27: A and B but C or D so 22 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines the pair of sentences given in each of the following questions Question 28: John is studying hard He doesn't want to fail the next exam A John is studying hard in order that he not fail the next exam B John is studying hard in order not to fail the next exam C John is studying hard in order to not to fail the next exam D John is studying hard so as to fail the next exam Question 29: He was suspected of having stolen credit cards The police have investigated him for days A Suspected of having stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days B Suspecting of having stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days C He has been investigated for days, suspecting of having stolen credit cards D Having suspected of having stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days 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 30: I have never tasted this kind of food before A I have tasted this kind of food B I tasted this kind of food long time ago C It is the first time I tasted this kind of food D It is the first time I have ever tasted this kind of food Question 31: She wasn’t wearing a seat-belt She was injured A If she hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured B If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured C If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t be injured D If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured Question 33: “ Don’t forget to hand in the report, Pete !” said Kate A Kate reminded Pete of handing in the report B Kate said that Pete Had forgotten to hand in the report C Kate forgot to hand in the report to Pete D Kate reminded Pete to hand in the report 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 33 to 39 Langston Hughes was one of the greatest American writers of the twentieth century He was born in Joplin, Missouri, and moved to Cleveland at the age of fourteen Several years later he spent one year in Mexico before attending Columbia University in New York For a few years after that he roamed the world as a seaman, visiting ports around the world and writing some poetry He returned to the United States and attended Lincoln University, where he won the Witter Bynner Prize for undergraduate poetry After graduating in 1928, he traveled to Spain and to Russia with the help of a Guggenheim fellowship His novels include Not Without Laughter (1930) and The Big Sea (1940) He wrote an autobiography in 1956 and also published several collections of poetry The collections include The Weary Blues (1926), The Dream Keeper (1932), Shakespeare in Harlem (1942), Fields of Wonder (1947), One Way Ticket (1947), and Selected Poems (1959) A man of many talents, Hughes was also a lyricist, librettist, and a journalist As an older man in the 1960s he spent much of his time collecting poems from Africa and from African-Americans to popularize black writers Hughes is one of the most accomplished writers in American literary history, and he is seen as one of the artistic leaders of the Harlem Renaissance, the period when a neighborhood that was predominantly black produced a flood of great literature, music, and other art forms depicting daily city life for African-Americans (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 33: What is the main topic of this passage? A the life of Langston Hughes B the Harlem Renaissance C African-American writers D American twentieth-century writers Question 34: Where was Langston Hughes born? A Spain B New York C Missouri D North Carolina Question 35: The word “roamed” as used in line is closest in meaning to which of the following? A Traveled B Soared C Floated D Walked Question 36: To which of the following movements might “Shakespeare in Harlem” refer to? 23 A the Civil War B the Harlem Riots C the Harlem Renaissance D the Civil Rights Movement Question 37: What provided Hughes with assistance for his travel to Spain and Russia? A his job as a reporter B his career as a soldier C a literary fellowship D a college study program Question 38: According to the author, what did Hughes during the later years of his life? A write short stories B popularize African-American writers C advocate racial equality D write about life in Harlem Question 39: According to the passage, Langston Hughes was all of the following EXCEPT A a novelist B a poet C an historian D a journalist Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest Question 40: A opens Question 41: A Pacific B stops B admirable C cooks C balance D wants D Atlantic Mark the letter A, B, C, o r 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 42: A preference B mechanic C convenience D official Question 43: A emit B private C belong D indeed 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 44: An increasing number of companies has changed dress codes, allowing employees to wear casual clothing in the work place A increasing B has changed C to wear D in the work place Question 45: Among the earliest telescopes were Galilean telescopes, modeled after the simple instruments built by Galileo, the first person having used telescopes to study the stars and planets A telescopes B were C modeled D having used Question 46: Mr Lam insisted that we show our best knowledge, our enthusiasm, our keen on work and our sense of responsibility when working in a team A show B keen on C sense of D when working 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 47: Because the jury had reached deadlock, the judge called for a retrial A reduction B disagreement C impasse D verdict Question 48: His tenacious personality made him top salesperson in the company A explosive B charming C tenable D persistent 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 49: Not only was John very obedient, but he rarely spoke out his own thoughts as well A understanding B fresh C indiscreet D insubordinate Question 50: That was electrifying news to all of the company’s staff A comforting B shocking C astounding D boring 24 TRƯỜNG THPT QUỲ HỢP I KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 - 2018 ĐỀ THI THỬ HÈ Môn: TIẾNG ANH MÃ ĐỀ 103 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 1: Tim and Tom are making a plan for their summer holiday - Tim : “ Let’s go to Fuji for our summer holiday ! “ - Tom : “ _ “ A How about you ? B What’s the matter C Not at all D OK It sounds good Question 2: Jane is phoning to the computer company She wants to meet the manager - Lora : “ Sorry, the manager is not here “ - Jane : “ _ ? “ A Can I take a message then B Can I speak to the manager, please C Would you like to leave a message D Can I leave a message then Mark the letter A , B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 3:In the kitchen there is a …… table A round large wooden beautiful B large beautiful wooden round C wooden round large beautiful D beautiful large round wooden Question 4:He always for a walk in the evening A go B is going C goes D going Question 5: Many people have objected to the use of animals in _ experiments A science B scientist C scientific D Scientifically Question 6: …the time passes, ….I feel ! The deadline of my thesis is coming, but I have just finished half of it A.The faster / the nervous B.The fastest / the most nervous C The fast / the more nervous D The faster / the more nervous Question 7: My daughter is learning to play violin at her school A a B an C x D the Question 8: The woman lives next my door is doctor A who B whom C which D whose Question 9: There’s no danger in using this machine as long as you ……………to the safety regulations A.comply B adhere C observe D abide Question 10: His response was as sharp as a A sword B knife C scissors D needle Question 11: 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 Question 12:You ……buy any sugar There’s plenty A should B mustn’t C needn’t D couldn’t Question 13:The boss ………… him because his mother had just passed away A made up B made use of C made fun of D made allowance for Question 14 We are supposed to attend on “Brain Electronics” tomorrow A a lecture B a discussion C a meeting D a conference Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest Question 15: A opens Question 16: A Pacific B stops B admirable C cooks C balance D wants D Atlantic Mark the letter A, B, C, o r 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 17: A preference B mechanic C convenience D official Question 18: A emit B private C belong D indeed 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 19: An increasing number of companies has changed dress codes, allowing employees to wear casual clothing in the work place 25 A increasing B has changed C to wear D in the work place Question 20: Among the earliest telescopes were Galilean telescopes, modeled after the simple instruments built by Galileo, the first person having used telescopes to study the stars and planets A telescopes B were C modeled D having used Question 21: Mr Lam insisted that we show our best knowledge, our enthusiasm, our keen on work and our sense of responsibility when working in a team A show B keen on C sense of D when working 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: Because the jury had reached deadlock, the judge called for a retrial A reduction B disagreement C impasse D verdict Question 23: His tenacious personality made him top salesperson in the company A explosive B charming C tenable D persistent 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: Not only was John very obedient, but he rarely spoke out his own thoughts as well A understanding B fresh C indiscreet D insubordinate Question 25: That was electrifying news to all of the company’s staff A comforting B shocking C astounding D boring Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines the pair of sentences given in each of the following questions Question 26: John is studying hard He doesn't want to fail the next exam A John is studying hard in order that he not fail the next exam B John is studying hard in order not to fail the next exam C John is studying hard in order to not to fail the next exam D John is studying hard so as to fail the next exam Question 27: He was suspected of having stolen credit cards The police have investigated him for days A Suspected of having stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days B Suspecting of having stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days C He has been investigated for days, suspecting of having stolen credit cards D Having suspected of having stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days 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 28: I have never tasted this kind of food before A I have tasted this kind of food B I tasted this kind of food long time ago C It is the first time I tasted this kind of food D It is the first time I have ever tasted this kind of food Question 29: She wasn’t wearing a seat-belt She was injured A If she hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured B If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured C If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t be injured D If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured Question 30: “ Don’t forget to hand in the report, Pete !” said Kate A Kate reminded Pete of handing in the report B Kate said that Pete Had forgotten to hand in the report C Kate forgot to hand in the report to Pete D Kate reminded Pete to hand in the report Read the passage and choose the best option to complete each blank Singapore has a highly developed market-based economy (31) _ historically revolves around extended trade Along with Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan Singapore is one (32) _ the Four Asian Tigers The economy depends heavily on export, refining, imported goods, especially in manufacturing Manufacturing constituted twenty six (33) of Singapore’s GDP in 2005 The manufacturing industry is well –diversified into electronic petroleum refining chemicals, (34) _ engineering and biomedical sciences manufacturing In 2006, Singapore produced about 10 percent of the world foundry water output Singapore’s the busiest port in the world in terms of 26 tonnage shipped Singapore is The world’s fourth largest foreign exchange trading centre after London, New York City (35) _ Tokyo Question 31: A who B whom C why D which Question 32: A of B in C for D at Question 33: A percentage B persuasion C perception D percent Question 34: A mechanical B mechanically C methane D Mechanic Question 35: A and B but C or D so 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 Langston Hughes was one of the greatest American writers of the twentieth century He was born in Joplin, Missouri, and moved to Cleveland at the age of fourteen Several years later he spent one year in Mexico before attending Columbia University in New York For a few years after that he roamed the world as a seaman, visiting ports around the world and writing some poetry He returned to the United States and attended Lincoln University, where he won the Witter Bynner Prize for undergraduate poetry After graduating in 1928, he traveled to Spain and to Russia with the help of a Guggenheim fellowship His novels include Not Without Laughter (1930) and The Big Sea (1940) He wrote an autobiography in 1956 and also published several collections of poetry The collections include The Weary Blues (1926), The Dream Keeper (1932), Shakespeare in Harlem (1942), Fields of Wonder (1947), One Way Ticket (1947), and Selected Poems (1959) A man of many talents, Hughes was also a lyricist, librettist, and a journalist As an older man in the 1960s he spent much of his time collecting poems from Africa and from African-Americans to popularize black writers Hughes is one of the most accomplished writers in American literary history, and he is seen as one of the artistic leaders of the Harlem Renaissance, the period when a neighborhood that was predominantly black produced a flood of great literature, music, and other art forms depicting daily city life for African-Americans (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 36: What is the main topic of this passage? A the life of Langston Hughes B the Harlem Renaissance C African-American writers D American twentieth-century writers Question 37: Where was Langston Hughes born? A Spain B New York C Missouri D North Carolina Question 38: The word “roamed” as used in line is closest in meaning to which of the following? A Traveled B Soared C Floated D Walked Question 39: To which of the following movements might “Shakespeare in Harlem” refer to? A the Civil War B the Harlem Riots C the Harlem Renaissance D the Civil Rights Movement Question 40: What provided Hughes with assistance for his travel to Spain and Russia? A his job as a reporter B his career as a soldier C a literary fellowship D a college study program Question 41: According to the author, what did Hughes during the later years of his life? A write short stories B popularize African-American writers C advocate racial equality D write about life in Harlem Question 42: According to the passage, Langston Hughes was all of the following EXCEPT A a novelist B a poet C an historian D a journalist Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C ,or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions Aging is the process of growing old It occurs eventually in every living thing provided, of course, that an illness or accident does not kill it prematurely The most familiar outward signs of aging may be seen in old people, such as the graying of the hair and the wrinkling of the skin Signs of aging in a pet dog or cat include loss of playfulness and energy, a decline in hearing and eyesight, or even a slight graying of the coat Plants age too, but the signs are much harder to detect Most body plants grow bigger and stronger, and function more efficiently during childhood They reach their peak at the time of maturity, or early adulthood After that they begin to decline Bones, for example, gradually 27 become lighter and more brittle In the aged, the joints between the bones also become rigid and more inflexible This can make moving very painful All the major organs of the body show signs aging The brain, for example, works less efficiently, and even gets smaller in size Thinking processes of all sorts are slowed down Old people often have trouble in remembering recent events One of the most serious changes of old age occurs in the arteries , the blood vessels that lead from the heart They become thickened and constricted, allowing less blood to flow to the rest of body This condition accounts, directly or indirectly, for many of the diseases of the aged It may, for example, result in heart attack Aging is not a uniform process Different parts of the body wear out at different rates There are great differences among people in their rate of aging Even the cells of the body differ in the way they age The majority of cells are capable of reproducing themselves many times during the course of a lifetime Nerve cells and muscle fibers can never be replaced once they wear out Gerontologists - scientists who study the process of aging - believe the wearing out of the body is controlled by a built - in biological time - clock They are trying to discover how this clock works so that they can slow down the process This could give man a longer life and a great number of productive years Question 43 What is the main idea in the first paragraph? A Signs of aging are easier to detect in animals than in plants B The outward signs of aging may be seen in old people C Aging occurs in every living thing after it has reached maturity D Not all signs of aging are visible Question 44 The human body begins to lose vigor and the ability to function efficiently A soon after reaching adulthood C before reaching adulthood B during childhood D in old age Question 45 In old age, the bones _ A become more flexible B become heavier C cause much pain D break easily Question 46 According to the passage, what condition is responsible for many of the diseases of the old? A.Their trouble in remembering recent events B.The blood vessels that have become thickened and constricted C.The rigid and inflexible joints between the bones D The worn - out nerve cells and muscle- fibers Question 47 Many of the diseases of old people are the results of A lack of blood B poor blood circulation C the thickening of the blood vessels D low blood pressure Question 48.The statement Aging is not a uniform process in the passage means that A old people not have the same outward signs of aging B nerve cells and muscle fibers not age simultaneously C not all people age at the same age D the process of aging is slow Question 49 The word arteries in the passage refers to A vessels that are thickened and constricted B the paths along which blood flows to all parts of the body C the tubes carrying blood back to the heart D such heart diseases as suffered by old people Question 50 When the brain begins to age, _ A eyesight will begin too B it becomes lighter C memorization declines D the thinking processes stop TRƯỜNG THPT QUỲ HỢP I KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 - 2018 28 ĐỀ THI THỬ HÈ Môn: TIẾNG ANH MÃ ĐỀ 104 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines the pair of sentences given in each of the following questions Question 1: John is studying hard He doesn't want to fail the next exam A John is studying hard in order that he not fail the next exam B John is studying hard in order not to fail the next exam C John is studying hard in order to not to fail the next exam D John is studying hard so as to fail the next exam Question 2: He was suspected of having stolen credit cards The police have investigated him for days A Suspected of having stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days B Suspecting of having stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days C He has been investigated for days, suspecting of having stolen credit cards D Having suspected of having stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days 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 3: I have never tasted this kind of food before A I have tasted this kind of food B I tasted this kind of food long time ago C It is the first time I tasted this kind of food D It is the first time I have ever tasted this kind of food Question 4: She wasn’t wearing a seat-belt She was injured A If she hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured B If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured C If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t be injured D If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured Question 5: “ Don’t forget to hand in the report, Pete !” said Kate A Kate reminded Pete of handing in the report B Kate said that Pete Had forgotten to hand in the report C Kate forgot to hand in the report to Pete D Kate reminded Pete to hand in the report Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest Question 6: A opens Question 7: A Pacific B stops B admirable C cooks C balance D wants D Atlantic Mark the letter A, B, C, o r 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 8: A preference B mechanic C convenience D official Question 9: A emit B private C belong D indeed Read the passage and choose the best option to complete each blank Singapore has a highly developed market-based economy (10) _ historically revolves around extended trade Along with Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan Singapore is one (11) _ the Four Asian Tigers The economy depends heavily on export, refining, imported goods, especially in manufacturing Manufacturing constituted twenty six (12) of Singapore’s GDP in 2005 The manufacturing industry is well –diversified into electronic petroleum refining chemicals, (13) _ engineering and biomedical sciences manufacturing In 2006, Singapore produced about 10 percent of the world foundry water output Singapore’s the busiest port in the world in terms of tonnage shipped Singapore is The world’s fourth largest foreign exchange trading centre after London, New York City (14) _ Tokyo Question 10: A who B whom C why D which Question 11: A of B in C for D at Question 12: A percentage B persuasion C perception D percent Question 13: A mechanical B mechanically C methane D Mechanic Question 14: A and B but C or D so 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 29 Question 15: An increasing number of companies has changed dress codes, allowing employees to wear casual clothing in the work place A increasing B has changed C to wear D in the work place Question 16: Among the earliest telescopes were Galilean telescopes, modeled after the simple instruments built by Galileo, the first person having used telescopes to study the stars and planets A telescopes B were C modeled D having used Question 17: Mr Lam insisted that we show our best knowledge, our enthusiasm, our keen on work and our sense of responsibility when working in a team A show B keen on C sense of D when working 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 18: Because the jury had reached deadlock, the judge called for a retrial A reduction B disagreement C impasse D verdict Question 19: His tenacious personality made him top salesperson in the company A explosive B charming C tenable D persistent 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 20: Not only was John very obedient, but he rarely spoke out his own thoughts as well A understanding B fresh C indiscreet D insubordinate Question 21: That was electrifying news to all of the company’s staff A comforting B shocking C astounding D boring 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 22 to 28 Langston Hughes was one of the greatest American writers of the twentieth century He was born in Joplin, Missouri, and moved to Cleveland at the age of fourteen Several years later he spent one year in Mexico before attending Columbia University in New York For a few years after that he roamed the world as a seaman, visiting ports around the world and writing some poetry He returned to the United States and attended Lincoln University, where he won the Witter Bynner Prize for undergraduate poetry After graduating in 1928, he traveled to Spain and to Russia with the help of a Guggenheim fellowship His novels include Not Without Laughter (1930) and The Big Sea (1940) He wrote an autobiography in 1956 and also published several collections of poetry The collections include The Weary Blues (1926), The Dream Keeper (1932), Shakespeare in Harlem (1942), Fields of Wonder (1947), One Way Ticket (1947), and Selected Poems (1959) A man of many talents, Hughes was also a lyricist, librettist, and a journalist As an older man in the 1960s he spent much of his time collecting poems from Africa and from African-Americans to popularize black writers Hughes is one of the most accomplished writers in American literary history, and he is seen as one of the artistic leaders of the Harlem Renaissance, the period when a neighborhood that was predominantly black produced a flood of great literature, music, and other art forms depicting daily city life for African-Americans (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 22: What is the main topic of this passage? A the life of Langston Hughes B the Harlem Renaissance C African-American writers D American twentieth-century writers Question 23:Where was Langston Hughes born? A Spain B New York C Missouri D North Carolina Question 24: The word “roamed” as used in line is closest in meaning to which of the following? A Traveled B Soared C Floated D Walked Question 25: To which of the following movements might “Shakespeare in Harlem” refer to? A the Civil War B the Harlem Riots C the Harlem Renaissance D the Civil Rights Movement Question 26: What provided Hughes with assistance for his travel to Spain and Russia? A his job as a reporter B his career as a soldier C a literary fellowship D a college study program 30 Question 27: According to the author, what did Hughes during the later years of his life? A write short stories B popularize African-American writers C advocate racial equality D write about life in Harlem Question 28: According to the passage, Langston Hughes was all of the following EXCEPT A a novelist B a poet C an historian D a journalist Mark the letter A , B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 29:In the kitchen there is a …… table A round large wooden beautiful B large beautiful wooden round C wooden round large beautiful D beautiful large round wooden Question 30:He always for a walk in the evening A go B is going C goes D going Question 31: Many people have objected to the use of animals in _ experiments A science B scientist C scientific D Scientifically Question 32: …the time passes, ….I feel ! The deadline of my thesis is coming, but I have just finished half of it A.The faster / the nervous B.The fastest / the most nervous C The fast / the more nervous D The faster / the more nervous Question 33: My daughter is learning to play violin at her school A a B an C x D the Question 34: The woman lives next my door is doctor A who B whom C which D whose Question 35: There’s no danger in using this machine as long as you ……………to the safety regulations A.comply B adhere C observe D abide Question 36: His response was as sharp as a A sword B knife C scissors D needle Question 37: 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 Question 38:You ……buy any sugar There’s plenty A should B mustn’t C needn’t D couldn’t Question 39:The boss ………… him because his mother had just passed away A made up B made use of C made fun of D made allowance for Question 40 We are supposed to attend on “Brain Electronics” tomorrow A a lecture B a discussion C a meeting D a conference Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C ,or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions Aging is the process of growing old It occurs eventually in every living thing provided, of course, that an illness or accident does not kill it prematurely The most familiar outward signs of aging may be seen in old people, such as the graying of the hair and the wrinkling of the skin Signs of aging in a pet dog or cat include loss of playfulness and energy, a decline in hearing and eyesight, or even a slight graying of the coat Plants age too, but the signs are much harder to detect Most body plants grow bigger and stronger, and function more efficiently during childhood They reach their peak at the time of maturity, or early adulthood After that they begin to decline Bones, for example, gradually become lighter and more brittle In the aged, the joints between the bones also become rigid and more inflexible This can make moving very painful All the major organs of the body show signs aging The brain, for example, works less efficiently, and even gets smaller in size Thinking processes of all sorts are slowed down Old people often have trouble in remembering recent events One of the most serious changes of old age occurs in the arteries , the blood vessels that lead from the heart They become thickened and constricted, allowing less blood to flow to the rest of body This condition accounts, directly or indirectly, for many of the diseases of the aged It may, for example, result in heart attack Aging is not a uniform process Different parts of the body wear out at different rates There are great 31 differences among people in their rate of aging Even the cells of the body differ in the way they age The majority of cells are capable of reproducing themselves many times during the course of a lifetime Nerve cells and muscle fibers can never be replaced once they wear out Gerontologists - scientists who study the process of aging - believe the wearing out of the body is controlled by a built - in biological time - clock They are trying to discover how this clock works so that they can slow down the process This could give man a longer life and a great number of productive years Question 41 What is the main idea in the first paragraph? A Signs of aging are easier to detect in animals than in plants B The outward signs of aging may be seen in old people C Aging occurs in every living thing after it has reached maturity D Not all signs of aging are visible Question 42 The human body begins to lose vigor and the ability to function efficiently A soon after reaching adulthood C before reaching adulthood B during childhood D in old age Question 43 In old age, the bones _ A become more flexible B become heavier C cause much pain D break easily Question 44 According to the passage, what condition is responsible for many of the diseases of the old? A.Their trouble in remembering recent events B.The blood vessels that have become thickened and constricted C.The rigid and inflexible joints between the bones D The worn - out nerve cells and muscle- fibers Question 45 Many of the diseases of old people are the results of A lack of blood B poor blood circulation C the thickening of the blood vessels D low blood pressure Question 46.The statement Aging is not a uniform process in the passage means that A old people not have the same outward signs of aging B nerve cells and muscle fibers not age simultaneously C not all people age at the same age D the process of aging is slow Question 47 The word arteries in the passage refers to A vessels that are thickened and constricted B the paths along which blood flows to all parts of the body C the tubes carrying blood back to the heart D such heart diseases as suffered by old people Question 48 When the brain begins to age, _ A eyesight will begin too B it becomes lighter C memorization declines D the thinking processes st 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 49: Tim and Tom are making a plan for their summer holiday - Tim : “ Let’s go to Fuji for our summer holiday ! “ - Tom : “ _ “ A How about you ? B What’s the matter C Not at all D OK It sounds good Question 50: Jane is phoning to the computer company She wants to meet the manager - Lora : “ Sorry, the manager is not here “ - Jane : “ _ ? “ A Can I take a message then B Can I speak to the manager, please C Would you like to leave a message D Can I leave a message then 32 ... Question 6: …the time passes, ….I feel ! The deadline of my thesis is coming, but I have just finished half of it A.The faster / the nervous B.The fastest / the most nervous C The fast / the more... Question 6: …the time passes, ….I feel ! The deadline of my thesis is coming, but I have just finished half of it A.The faster / the nervous B.The fastest / the most nervous C The fast / the more... Question 42: …the time passes, ….I feel ! The deadline of my thesis is coming, but I have just finished half of it A.The faster / the nervous B.The fastest / the most nervous C The fast / the more nervous