ĐỀ THI THỬ TIẾNG ANH bài số 2

ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP MÔN TIẾNG ANH 2017 (Đề số 2) * Tác giả biên soạn: Ths Tạ Thanh Hiền (giảng viên Hanu), Ths Bùi Thúy Hồng (giảng viên Đh Giao Thông Vận Tải) * Điểm nên đạt cho đề này: Các bạn học Khá: Các bạn học Trung bình khá: Các bạn học trung bình - trung bình: > 8,6 > > 7,2 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question A broad B load C road D boat Question A exercise B exempt C execute D exclamation Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question A diverse B current C justice D series Question A contrary B interview C document D attendance Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions Question You never really know where are you with her as she just blows hot and cold A keeps talking B keeps talking things C keeps changing her mood D keeps testing Question Variations in the colour of the seawater from blue to green seen to be caused by high and low concentrations of salt A Changes B Description C Measures D Clarity 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 The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the suffering of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war A happiness B worry and sadness C pain and sorrow D loss Question Nowadays, young children often appreciate picture stories A devalue B estimate C value D enjoy 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 Unlike other architects of the early modern movement, Alva Alto stressed informality, A B C personal expression, romantic, and regionality in his work D Question 10 It announced today that an enquiry would be held into the collapse of a high-rise A B C apartment block in Kuala Lumpur last week D Question 11 It is important that you turned off the heater every morning before you leave for class A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 12 I'm sorry! I didn't break that vase on _ A my mind B time C purpose D intention Question 13 The success of the party was mainly due to the presence of several _ A celebrations B celebrities C celebrates D celebrated Question 14 Hieroglyphics _ on the walls of caves provide scientists with important details on prehistoric man A painted B were painted C have been painted D that they painted Question 15 _ to school by bus as they are not old enough to ride motorbikes A Many the students B many a students goes C many of the students goes D much students go Question 16 He has been given work as a window cleaner even though he is no _ for height A head B skill C ability D balance Question 17 Her new novel is _ out next month A bringing B going C coming D taking Question 18 Make sure you book a ticket in _ A ahead B advance C forward D before Question 19 I'm in two _ about whether to go to the wedding or not A brains B minds C thoughts D heads Question 20 I can't help _ that Charlotte would look better if she lost some weight A to thinking B to think C thinking D think Question 21 I hope I can _ you to be there if I need any help A let down B make out C get through D count on Question 22 The explanation _ for the problems didn't satisfy anybody A giving B which gave C given D having given Question 23 It's about time you _ yourself a job A got B get C will get D had not Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to 28 The expression on your face can actually dramatically alter your feelings and perceptions, and it has been proved that delibrately smiling or frowning can create corresponding emotional responses The idea was first (24) _ by a French physiologist, Israel Waynbaum, in 1906 He believed that different facial (25) affected the flow of blood to the brain, and that this could create positive or negative feelings A happy smile or irrepressible laughter increased the blood flow and contributed to joyful feelings However, sad, angry expressions decreased the flow of oxygen-carrying blood, and created a vicious (26) _ of gloom and depression by effectively starving the brain of essential fuel Psychologist Robert Zajonc rediscovered this early research, and suggests that the temperature of the brain could affect the production and synthesis of neurotransmitters - which definitely influence our moods and energy levels He argues that an impaired blood flow could not only deprive the brain of oxygen, but create further chemical imbalance (27) inhibiting these vital hormonal messages Zajonc goes on to propose that our brains remember that smiling is associated with being happy, and that by deliberately smiling through your tears you can (28) _ your brain to release uplifting neurotransmitters — replacing a depressed condition with a happier one People suffering from psychosomatic ailment, depression and anxiety states could benefit from simply exercising their zygomatic muscles which pull the corners of the mouth up and back to form a smile — several times an hour Question 24 A put off B put down C put by D put forward Question 25 A aspects B looks C expressions D appearances Question 26 A cycle B spiral C circle D ring Question 27 A by B without C when D from Question 28 A make B persuade C let D decide 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 29 to 35 The concept of obtaining fresh water from iceberg that are towed to populated areas and arid regions of the world was once treated as a joke more appropriate to cartoons than real life But now it is being considered quite seriously by many nations, especially since scientists have warned that the human race will outgrow its fresh water supply faster than it runs out of food Glaciers are a possible source of fresh water that have been overlooked until recently Three-quarters of the Earth's fresh water supply is still tied up in glacial ice, a reservoir of untapped fresh water so immense that it could sustain all the rivers of the world for 1,000 years Floating on the oceans every year are 7,659 trillion metric tons of ice encased in 10,000 icebergsthat break away from the polar ice caps, more than ninety percent of them from Antarctica Huge glaciers that stretch over the shallow continental shelf give birth to icebergs throughout the year Icebergs are not like sea ice, which is formed when the sea itself freezes ; rather, they are formed entirely on land, breaking off when glaciers spread over the sea As they drift away from the polar region, icebergs sometimes move mysteriously in a direction opposite to the wind, pulled by subsurface currents Because they melt more slowly than smaller pieces of ice, icebergs have been known to drift as far north as 35 degrees south of the equator in the Atlantic Ocean The corral them and steer them to parts of the world where they are needed would not be too difficult The difficulty arises in other technical matters, such as the prevention of rapid melting in warmer climates and the funneling of fresh water to shore in great volume But even if the icebergs lost half of their volume in towing, the water they could provide would be far cheaper than that produced by desalination, or removing salt from water Question 29 What is the main topic of the passage? A The movement of glaciers B Icebergs as a source of fresh water C Future water shortages D The future of the world's rivers Question 30 The word “appropriate” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A proper B enjoyable C suitable D decent Question 31 According to the author, most of the world's fresh water is to be found in _ A oceans B rivers C glaciers D reservoirs Question 32 The word “currents” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A pulls B waves C weather D, flows of water Question 33 How are icebergs formed? A They break off from glaciers C Rivers freeze B Seawater freezes D Small pieces of floating ice converge Question 34 With which of the following ideas would the author be likely to agree? A Towing icebergs to dry areas is economically possible B Desalination of water is the best way to obtain drinking water C Using water from icebergs is a very short-term solution to water shortages D Icebergs could not be towed very far before they would melt Question 35 The word "that" in the last line refers to _ A the volume B the water C the iceberg D the towing 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 41 to 50 In my experience, freshmen today are different from those I knew when I started as a counselor and professor 25 years ago College has always been demanding both academically and socially But students now are less mature and often not ready for the responsibility of being in college It is really too easy to point the finger at parents who protect their children from life’s obstacle Parents, who handle every difficulty and every other responsibility for their children writing admission essays to picking college courses, certainly may contribute to their children’s lack of coping strategies But we can look even more broadly to the social trends of today How many people you know who are on medication to prevent anxiety or depression? The number of students who arrive at college already medicated for unwanted emotions has increased dramatically in the past 10 years We, as a society, don’t want to “feel” anything unpleasant and we certainly don’t want our children to “suffer” The resulting problem is that by not experiencing negative emotions, one does not learn the necessary skills to tolerate and negotiate adversity As a psychologist, I am well aware of the fact that some individuals suffer from depression and anxiety and can benefit from treatment, but I question the growing number of medicated adolescents today Our world is more stressful in general because of the current economic and political realities, but I don’t believe that the college experience itself is more intense today that that of the past 10 years What I think is that many students are often not prepared to be young “adults” with all the responsibilities of life What does this mean for college faculty and staff? We are required to assist in the basic parenting of these students – the student who complains that the professor didn’t remind her of the due date for an assignment that was clearly listed on the syllabus and the student who cheats on an assignment in spite of careful instructions about plagiarism As college professors, we have to explain what it means to be an independent college student before we can even begin to teach As parents and teachers we should expect young people to meet challenges To encourage them in this direction, we have to step back and let them fail and pick themselves up and move forward This approach needs to begin at an early age so that college can actually be a passage to independent adulthood Question 36 According to the writer, students today are different from those she knew in that they are _ A not so academic B responsible for their work C too ready for college D not as mature Question 37 The word “handle” in paragraph mostly means _ A point at B deal with C lend a hand to D gain benefits from Question 38 According to the writer, students’ difficulties to cope with college life are partly due to A the lack of financial support B the over – parenting from parents C the absence of parents’ protection D the lack of parental support Question 39 The phrase “on medication” in paragraph is similar in meaning to A receiving medical treatment B suffering anxiety or depression C doing medical research D studying medicine at college Question 40 Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A The college experience itself is more intense today than that of the past 10 years B Our world is more stressful because of the current economic and political situation C College faculty and staff are required to help in the parenting of problematic students D Our society certainly doesn’t want our children to experience unpleasant things Question 41 The word “them” in the last paragraph refers to _ D college professors A young people B teachers C parents Question 42 According to the writer, failure in life and less support from parents will A defeat students from the very beginning B help students to learn to stand on their own feet C discourage students and let them down forever D allow students to learn the first lesson in their lives Question 43 What is probably the writer’s attitude in the passage? A Indifferent B Praising C Critical D Humorous 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 44 Thanks a lot for a lovely dinner Bye! - “ _” A You will be welcome! B Never mind! C Safe and sound! D You must come again! Question 45 Do you find it interesting to go to the cinema on your own? - “ _” A No, not at all B What a pity! C Never mind D You’re welcome Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46 As long as you stay calm, you have nothing to fear from the interview A You have remained calm for a long time in spite of your fear of the interview B Interviews are only intimidating for people who are not extremely calm C Provided you not get nervous, the interview won't go badly for you D Even if you are afraid of the interview, it is important not to let it show Question 47 “I will let you know the answer by the end of the week.” Tim said to Jane A Tim suggested giving Jane the answer by the end of the week B Tim promised to give Jane the answer by the end of the week C Tim insisted on letting Jane know the answer by the end of the week D Tim offered to give Jane the answer by the end of the week Question 48 The friends promised to stand by each other through thick and thin A The friends promised to stand together all their life B The friends promised to work together in spite of all difficulties C The friends promised to stand by each other whatever happened D The friends promised to hold on together if possible Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49 He was suspected to have stolen credit cards The police have investigated him for days A He has been investigated for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards B Suspecting to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days C Having suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days D Suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days Question 50 She buys a lot of new dresses every month She always dresses shabbily A However a lot of new dresses she buys every month, she always dresses shabbily B Many as new dresses she buys every month, she always dresses shabbily C She always dresses shabbily although she buys a lot of new dresses every month D However many new dresses she buys every month, she always dresses shabbily ĐÁP ÁN * Sách gốc Hiền có lời giải chi tiết, tôn trọng sách cô, anh để đáp án chay Các bạn mua sách để có phần chi tiết A 11 B 21 D 31 C 41 B B 12 C 22 C 32 D 42 B A 13 B 23 A 33 A 43 C D 14 A 24 D 34 A 44 C C 15 B 25 C 35 B 45 A A 16 A 26 C 36 D 46 C A 17 C 27 A 37 B 47 B A 18 B 28 C 38 B 48 C D 19 B 29 B 39 A 49 D 10 A 20 C 30 C 40 A 50, D * Các cấu trúc cần lưu ý: blow hots and cold: hay thay đổi tâm trạng, thái độ romantic => romance 10 It announced => It was announced 11 turned off => turn off 13 celebrities = người tiếng (thường lĩnh vực giải trí hay thể thao) 15 MANY + A/AN + N-số + V-chia theo số = MANY + N-số nhiều + V-chia theo số nhiều => NHIỀU Many a student goes = Many students go 16 have no head for heights: sợ độ cao >< have a head for heights: không sợ độ cao 17 come out: (sách) xuất bản, phát hành 19 be in two MINDS about sth: lưỡng lự 21 count on sb to do: tin tưởng làm 24 put forward an idea: đề ý tưởng 25 facial expressions: nét mặt, biểu cảm khuôn mặt 26 cycle of sth: vòng luẩn quẩn 44 safe and sound: Chúc bình an vơ (dùng tạm biệt ai) 48 through thích and thin = dù chuyện xảy = whatever happened (trong câu) ... sách cô, anh để đáp án chay Các bạn mua sách để có phần chi tiết A 11 B 21 D 31 C 41 B B 12 C 22 C 32 D 42 B A 13 B 23 A 33 A 43 C D 14 A 24 D 34 A 44 C C 15 B 25 C 35 B 45 A A 16 A 26 C 36 D... off => turn off 13 celebrities = người tiếng (thường lĩnh vực giải trí hay thể thao) 15 MANY + A/AN + N -số + V-chia theo số = MANY + N -số nhiều + V-chia theo số nhiều => NHIỀU Many a student... minds C thoughts D heads Question 20 I can't help _ that Charlotte would look better if she lost some weight A to thinking B to think C thinking D think Question 21 I hope I can _ you to be