KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA ĐỀ THỰC HÀNH SỐ I Phần trắc nghiệm Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of others in each of the following questions Question 1: A succeed B accept C account D accident Question 2:A linked B needed C washed D stopped Question 3: A autumn B summer C public D struggle Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress is placed differently from that of others in each of the following questions Question 4: A optimistic B compulsory C independent D conservation Question 5: A commercial B polite C regretful D delicate Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet that completes each of the following questions Question 6: - Let’s have fish and chips - A Not tonight B Yummy, I like sweet things C Not at all D It was delicious Question 7: Many countries can attract many tourists in summer because their weather is warm, often hot A Dependably B Dependently C Independently D Dependence Question 8: - Hello, is that 21035? Please put me to the manager A Across B Up C Over D Through Question 9: - Colin isn’t here; he to football practice A Has gone B Goes C Has been D Went Question 10: You have bought food I have lots here A Didn’t B Mustn’t C Needn’t D Didn’t need to Question 11: My friends at my house at o’clock A Arrived B Had arrived C Were arriving D Has arrived Question 12: Karen doesn’t like what to A Be told B Being told C Telling D Tell Question 13: If Tim had money, he on holiday this year A Went B Will go C Would go D Was going to go Question 14: This is the hotel rooms have a view of the sea A Where B Which C Whose D From where Question 15: He asked me if I when the bank opened A Know B Had known C Knew D Would know Question 16: Barry has three years of working as a teacher A Experiences B Experience C Experienced D Experiencing Question 17: There is a vase on the table A Small, nice, china, blue B China, small, blue, nice C Nice, small, blue, china D Nice, blue, small, china Question 18: This is Karin and Tim car A /‟s B „s /‟s C / s‟ D „s / Question 19: - Which of these two dresses you like? + To be honest, I don’t like _ of them A Any B Both C One Question 20: This is just a(n) meeting;, you just need to dress casually A Formal B Formally C Informally D Either D Informal Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 21 Caffeine is a stimulant that was originally produced from plants but now can be made under laboratory conditions A) first B) appropriately C) often D) only Question 22 Defined most broadly, folklore includes all the customs, beliefs, and traditions that people have handed down from the generation to generation A) fancifully B) liberally C) quaintly D) dryly Question 23: The workforce is generally accepted to have the best conditions in Europe A Gang B Working class C Crew D Personnel Question 24: The band’s first album is due for release later this month A Late B Expected C Improper D Early Question 25: He wasn‟t able to manage with the stresses and strains of the job A Cope B Succeed C Administer D Acquire 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 26 to 35 Blue Moon “Blue Moon” is a term that is used to describe the phenomenon of a second full moon occurring in one month How could two full moons possibly occur in a single month? It is not nature’s fault; the natural phrases of the moon not perfectly match up with the Roman calendar Although still used today, this calendar was devised by Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar over 2000 years ago While the calendar works well, the method that they used does not match the lunar cycle exactly Thus, occasionally the moon will go through its “full” phrase twice before the month changes [1] A “blue moon” is an uncommon event [2] And it rare occurrence of a eventually led to the usage of the phrase “once in a blue moon” [3] This phrase was commonly used to indicate an event that could never happen Over time, the meaning of the phrase changed from something that seldom happens [4] Today, this phrase is used to indicate extremely rare events, the absurd, or things that never happen Question 26: What is the main purpose of this passage? A To explain the definition and the usage of “blue moon” B To inform readers of the difference between the Roman calendar and the lunar calendar C To support the importance of the lunar calendar D None of the above Question 27: According to the passage, to what does the term “blue moon” refer? A A moon with the color blue B Cold nights causing the moon to appear blue C The second full moon in one month D Events that could never happen Question 28: The word “phrase” in the passage is closet in meaning to A Shape B Position C Cycle D Influence Question 29: Why doesn’t our calendar match the lunar cycle exactly? A It has more days than it sound B The lunar cycle is wrong C Our calendar was not designed by humans D Our calendar was designed by humans Question 30: Why did people use the expression “blue moon” to mean something that would never happen? A Because the moon will never turn blue B Because we use the Roman calendar C Because it is rare for two full moons to be in the month D Because the lunar cycle does not match our calendar Question 31: The word “absurd” in the passage is closet in meaning to A Normal B Ridiculous C Interesting D Frequent Question 32: According to the passage, which of the following is not true? A The meaning of the “blue moon” changed over the years B The phrase “once in a blue moon” could refer to two people eating dinner together C The lunar calendar was invested by Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar D The Roman calendar is still in use today Question 33: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A The phrase “blue moon” refers to the frequency of events B The usage of “blue moon” has not changed C The Roman calendar matches the natural phrases of the moon D Two full moons often occur in one month Question 34: Which is the best place for the following sentence? “In fact, this phrase has taken on other meanings over the years as well.” A [1] B [2] C [3] D [4] Question 35: Complete the summary by choosing one sentence (A, B, C, or D) that is among the most important ideas in the passage in the blank A Because a blue moon is uncommon, “once in a blue moon” means “rarely” or “never” B The calendar devised by the Romans works well C The lunar calendar was invested by Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar D The Roman calendar is still in use today Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word to each of the blanks from 36 to 40 Spelbound – A gymnastics group Two years ago a group of young gymnasts (36) the small town of Ashford in Surrey travelled to London to take part in a competition that world change their lives forever The competition was (37) Britain‟s Got Talent, a show which encourages people from all over Britain to come and perform in front f a live audience if they think they have a talent people would like to see The show attracts thousands of entrants each year (38) of the few good performers get awarded with a place in the quarter finals, (39) are shown on live television To compete in the final, Spelbound, as this group of young gymnasts is known, had to get through the qualifying round and two live knockout rounds in front of a TV audience of several million people Even though they were just teenagers, Spelbound gave the performance of their lives and made it through Most people thought a single would win the final of Britain‟s Got talent but the public voted (40) Spelbound in their hundreds of thousands, and, much to the disbelief of its members, the group won And so started an amazing journey for these young teens who got top perform in front of the royal family at the Royal Show and on a live tour of Brain with some of their fellow contestants Question 36: A to B from C at Question 37: A call B called C calling Question 38: A all B most C few Question 39: A which B where C when Question 40: A for B from C at D on D to call D a little D that D in Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 41: As well as being successful in his many careers, Benjamin Franklin was well-known as a science A Being successful B Careers C Well-known D Science Question 42: Lewis and Clack had been gone for such long on their expedition that many thought they were dead A Been gone B Such C Many D They Question 43: Eleanor Roosevelt was one of the most activest and influential first ladies A Was B Most activest C Influential D First ladies Question 44: In the 1860s Louis Pasteur discovered that bacteria in air caused the perishable food to go bad A The 1860s B Bacteria C The perishable D Bad Question 45: Homes that have cable television get their programs from a local television station through a cable connected with the set A Get their programs B From a local television station C Through a cable D Connected with Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 46 to 50 Madonna Ever since she burnt onto the pop scene in the early eighties, Madonna has remained one of the most well-known celebrities in the world She has shown herself to be a talented singer, songwriter and actress To have achieved this she undoubtedly has a strong belief in herself and abilities It is possible she gained her strong personality through her touch childhood experiences She went to a strict catholic school, was one of many children, and her family was split up after her mother died from cancer Eventually, in search of fame, she left college and went to New York with only her suitcase and a few dollars Hugely successful, often through controversy, Madonna has always known what the public and media want She has gone from shocking clothes and pop songs to setting trends and family life She caused disagreement by playing feminist roles in films and featuring in pop videos with imagines of Jesus Christ Throughout all her years and different styles and phrases, she has always been able to give the general public entertainment Madonna has become one of the biggest stars on the planet, and has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making her one of the highest-earning entertainers of her generation Even now as she approaches fifty and is a mother, Madonna is likely to contribute to entertain us for many more years, but what nobody can be sure of is exactly what she will next! Question 46: What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this text? A To discuss Madonna’s acting career, and encourage other pop stars to go into acting B To show how well Madonna has achieved successes throughout the years C To remind people that money is not everything, and it comes and goes D To claim that fashion always changes, and no one can stay famous forever Question 47: As a child, Madonna was probably A Happiest during her school days B Lonely and without anyone to talk to C Unhappy in New York D Made stronger due to difficult events Question 48: What is true according to the text? A Madonna has always been careful not to offend the public B Madonna apologized to the Church after causing offence with a pop video C Madonna often upset people but achieved a great deal D Madonna disliked the controversy in her career Question 49: What does the writer say about Madonna’s success? A She is one of the richest performances of her time B She has earned more money than many international businesses C Her success is mainly due to the American market D Her consistent style has followed her to earn so much money Question 50: How would the writer probably describe Madonna’s future? A “After so much success, acting will become more important than singing” B Family life will be the main factor in Madonna’s everyday life, no more wild days!” C “She’ll keep on pleasing the public in a predictable way.” D “Madonna is sure to keep us guessing on her future plans.” Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word to each of the blanks from 51 to 60 New cycling schemes The County Council has decided to give a higher (51) to cycling and agreed a new strategy to guide the way ahead in East Sussex Cycling is a (52) , healthy and environmentally friendly form of transport It is (53) to make it safer, more convenient, and to increase the (54) of journeys made by bicycle Cycling is being encouraged both for utility purposes (such as journeys to work, school and the shops) and for (55) trips for exercise and enjoyment, including longer trips by tour Recent cycle schemes carried out in conjunction with District Councils and other bodies (56) the Brighton and Hove seafront route and the Cross Levels Way cycle route, in Eastbourne (57) people will be consulted as the strategy is implemented The County council will work with local cycling and other groups, and a countrywide Cycling Forum will be formed to (58) that all bodies concerned with cycling are in regular (59) The (60) of the Cycling strategy are given in a leaflet, and a copy of the full strategy document can be seen in County Council Public Libraries Question 51: A advantage Question 52: A shortcut Question 53: A intended Question 54: A size Question 55: A recreational Question 56: A consist Question 57: A abnormal Question 58: A improve Question 59: A contact Question 60: A cyclists B income B high-speed B convinced B proportion B useless B participate B proper B ensure B basic B rights C benefit C dangerous C written C provision C sufficient C include C country C assert C touch C vehicles D priority D low-cost D spoken D proposal D promotional D improve D local D maintain D account D objectives Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet that completes each of the following questions Question 61: “Are you coming to the party?” “ ” A: I like but I can B: I'm sorry C: I'm not sure D: I will Question 62: What made Peter _ his family and his job? Where did he go and why? A: walk away on B: walk off on C: walk out on D: walk out at Question 63: People who take on a second job inevitably themselves to greater stress A: subject B: place C: field D: offer Question 64: In most developed countries, up to 50% of population enters higher education at some time in their lives A: Ø / Ø B: the / Ø C: Ø / the D: the / a II Phần viết A Rewrite sentences Her success went beyond her expectation Never Tony is very charming, but I wouldn’t trust him Charming I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting Rather than If there is an emergency, ring this number In case The thief must have come in through the window The thief almost B In about 140 words, write a paragraph about life in the future ... the Royal Show and on a live tour of Brain with some of their fellow contestants Question 36: A to B from C at Question 37: A call B called C calling Question 38: A all B most C few Question 39:... London to take part in a competition that world change their lives forever The competition was ( 37) Britain‟s Got Talent, a show which encourages people from all over Britain to come and perform... lunar calendar C To support the importance of the lunar calendar D None of the above Question 27: According to the passage, to what does the term “blue moon” refer? A A moon with the color blue