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SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO BÀI THI THỬ KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THƠNG ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018 (Đề gồm có 04 trang) MƠN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 001 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề 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 1:A phonetics B semantics C statistics D politics Question 2:A complain B remain C maintain D fountain 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 A DANCER'S LOT All across London, they emerge from underground stations and buses; bags slung over their shoulders and taut stomachs beneath thick winter overcoats Nobody recognises them, as they head for freezing upstairs rooms in tatty gymnasiums or slink into backstage theatre doors, even though they appear regularly in sold-out musicals and favourite television shows They earn precious little, even those who perform live with famous singers, and have no real prospects, doing what they're doing, despite having hustled and sweated themselves to the heights of one of Britain’s most demanding professions But still they go, every morning, to their grim upstairs rooms in gyms and their backstreet, backstage doors, to dance Most have left behind worried parents in faraway towns and villages; made repeated promises to look after themselves and taken trains, in their late teenage years, for London There's much to despise about the city, where talent and a reptilian grade of resilience, although prerequisites, provide no guarantee of success Even auditions are becoming rare Conscious of deadlines and financial constraints, choreographers call in talent from the blessed pool of their own chosen If you aren’t the right height, don’t have the right face, hair or sartorial style, then don’t expect a look in Although choreographers occasionally seek out the beautiful, they’re mostly instructed to hunt the bland: those least likely to outshine the stars And, as many dancers will tell you, it's getting to the point where mediocrity is acceptable; there'll be someone over there out of sync, someone over there who can't hold her arm still And if they get a part, increasingly dancers are turning up for jobs where the choreographer just stands there and works them endlessly, fingers clicking: 'Again, again, again' As one dancer Melanie Grace says, 'You dance for the love and the canteen - and the pay's lousy But you have to ignore it, keep your head down You're in London now You’re one of many; one of nothing The sooner you accept that, the better you'll get on Of the fleets of talented dancers who try, only a quarter make it, the rest simply can't process the ruthlessness - to dance in London is hard on the soul Yet most of the dancers have agents, who you might think would negotiate a better fee or conditions for their dancers, but no You’ll never meet a dancer who thinks their agent deserves their twenty percent cut of the fee Mostly you’ll just get a text or email notifying you of an audition and a single agent might have as many as two hundred dancers on their books As Melanie says,‘It's catch-22, because you won't hear about the auditions without one.’ Here’s the job, take it or leave it, and if you leave it, they’ll just hire someone straight out of college and pay them even less Oh, the annual churn of the colleges The dancers hear it constantly, the sound of the machine in the distance, its ceaselessly grinding gears that, with every coming year; push out hundreds of new dancers, each one younger and hungrier and less jaded than you And with every release of fresh limbs into the stew of the city, things get harder The worst thing the kids can is accept a job for no pay They it all the time One website has become notorious for television and pop-video production companies scrounging for trained people to work for nothing but‘exposure’ And if the youngsters are fresh out of dance school, despairing of their blank CV and craving the love of those ranks of sparkle-eyed strangers, they'll leap at the chance It's the reason things are getting harder How to describe the London dance scene today? The word Melanie chooses is ‘savage’ [From”EXPERT PROFICENCY’, Student’s Book, Pearson, 2015] Question 3: What we learn about auditions in the second paragraph? A Increasingly higher standards are expected of dancers B The best dancers not necessarily get the jobs on offer C Dancers with family connections in the businessget invited to more D It's difficult for dancers to find the time to attendvery many Question 4: In the first paragraph, the writer paints a picture of dancers who are A careful not to be recognised by fans in the street B hoping to find work on stage alongside established stars C deserving of the fame they have achieved D unlikely to be making further advances in their careers Question 5: What is implied about choreographers in the third paragraph? A They dislike it when dancers criticise each other B They are sensitive to the pressures that dancers are under C They are intolerant of dancers who make mistakes D They expect dancers to as they are told Question 6: The writer uses the image of a machine in line to underline A the constant supply of new talent B the exploitation of young people C the dubious activities of a website D the attitude of training institutions Question 7: In the text as a whole, the writer is suggesting that dancers in London A should be rewarded for dedication and perseverance B have to regard the experience as useful for the future C have to accept the realities of a competitive industry D should demand much better pay and working conditions Question 8: The word ‘scrounging’ is closest in meaning to A seeking B demanding C begging D training Question 9: What point is made about agents in the fourth paragraph? A Dancers are largely satisfied with their service B They tend to represent only the less experienced dancers C They make every effort to get the best deal for dancers D Most dancers recognise that they are essential Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 10: 'Did you remember to lock the door this time?' ~ 'Oh yes, I did.' A once B at once C only once D for once Question 11: I'm really sleepy today I wish I .Bob to the airport late I night A didn't take B hadn't had to take C didn't have to take D weren't taking Question 12: The death in the weekend's traffic exodus has risen to sixteen A mark B rate C toll D score Question 13: all his work and family problems, he'll have a nervous breakdown one of these days A What for B What as C What if D What with Question 14: 'Do they still take John to school in their car?' ~ 'No, he's now to ride his own bike to school.' A too old B enough old C very old D quite old enough Question 15: I feel washed out I any more work A don't think I B don't think I'll C think I won't D think I wouldn't Question 16: I've had bad news of Joseph's by the company A sacking B having sacked C given the sack D having been given the sack Question 17: The idea of killing animals for food is abhorrent .me.' A in B for C to D at Question 18: We want everyone to begin the test A simultaneously B continuously C indefinitely D unexpectedly Question 19: 'What else did he say?' 'Other .that he'd be away for a month, nothing.' A for B than C except D from Question 20: I think that the tourist industry will lose most of its workers the oil industry.' A from B in C by D to Question 21: I'm so tired I think I'll probably .off in the cinema A doze B fall C nod D sleep Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: The opposition was in full cry over the changes to the education bill A demanded strongly B discussed eagerly C shouted head-off D criticized noisily Question 23: I tried to hail her from across the room A greeted B called to attract attention C pursued D ignored 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 TECH MUSIC SCHOOL London's Tech Music School has an unrivalled track record Since its foundation in 1983, it has (24) out some of Europe's best-known musicians, including Marina Diamandis of Marina and the Diamonds, Frank Colucci and Radiohead's Phil Selway, to (25) but a few The school offers the next generation of performers training from industry professionals, and (26) strong connections with the music industry Recent guest tutors have included musicians who have worked with the likes of Stevie Wonder and Robbie Williams In addition to courses in performance skills, the school offers a Diploma in Commercial Music Production This course provides students with hands-on training in areas such as song-writing and the composing of music for film and TV Meanwhile, the Diploma in Music Business gives students the chance to (27) a thorough grounding in business principles whilst working alongside artists, record labels and the music press With such courses on offer, the school is (28) a microcosm of the music industry, where it is possible to be at the cutting (29) of the latest techniques and developments Question 24:A turned B checked C passed D carved Question 25:A call B say C name D refer Question 26:A boasts B flaunts C brags D touts Question 27:A gain B win C grasp D capture Question 28:A exceptionally B especially C eventually D effectively Question 29:A edge B verge C margin D fringe 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 AT HOME WITH BOOKS In an age when literature is increasingly going digital, books hold a curious role in some people's homes There are few purchases which, once used, are placed on proud display and carted round as families move from place to place And yet that's precisely what sometimes happens with books, despite the existence of a digital equivalent After all, both the music industry and other aspects of the print media have felt the heat of virtual competition - why not books? Part of the explanation for this may lie in the fact that, when it comes to the crunch, nosing around someone's bookshelves is interesting 'You can tell a lot about someone by their collection of books,' says Doug Jeffers, owner of a London bookstore It's not just the quantity of titles on display, however, that speaks volumes; generation, occupation, political leanings, leisure pursuits (even where they go on holiday) - clues to all of these abound, if you care to analyse the contents of someone's bookshelves, and even casual visitors aren't slow to form judgements Evidence of this manifested itself when the President of the USA made an informal call on the English Prime minister at home recently, and for some reason the pair posed for photos in the kitchen One of the snapshots was subsequently released to the press, and widely published There then ensued much speculation as to how the complete works of Shakespeare had ended up on the shelf in the background rather than a cookery book Household stylist Abigail Hall agrees, 'I often style houses for sale and you'd be amazed how important the contents of the bookcase can be.' Apparently, people use such clues to form judgements about the type of person who lives in a property that's up for sale, and this may affect how they feel about going ahead with the purchase Perhaps we all seek out others whose tastes in such matters match our own, and we can imagine living happily In a space that like-minded people have made homely And even if we're not thinking of putting our home on the market, instinct tells us that however much they were enjoyed, paperbacks read on the beach might be better put away in a cupboard, whilst the unopened classics are destined for display For the interior designer, however, the art of reputationmanagement-via-bookshelf is not the only issue Books can also become an interactive display tool 'They can almost be sculptural in that they offer a physical presence,' explains Abigail Hall 'It's not just about stacking them on a bookcase, it's how you stack them I've seen books arranged by colour, stacked on top of each other Once I saw a load of coffee-table books piled up to become a coffee table in themselves Books define a space, if you have some books and a comfy chair, you've immediately created an area.' It's a trick of which countless hotels, cafes and waiting rooms for fee-paying clients are only too aware Placing a few carefully-chosen books atop coffee tables is about creating an ambiance No one actually engages with the content And this principle can be transferred to the home 'I've not actually read any of them I just love the bindings.' So said the actress, Davinia Taylor, earlier this year when she decided to put her house on the market - complete with its carefullysourced collection of classic books Rarely removed from their perch on a bookcase in the living room, their primary purpose was to disguise Taylor's walkin fridge And so, with the fridge no longer destined to be a feature in her life, the books were deemed redundant Perhaps, then, the future of books lies in this With more and more being bought in the undeniably handler digital format, the first casualties of the tangible variety are likely to be the beach-read paperbacks - the ones that, if you invite Abigail Hall around, would be relegated to the garage anyway But given the uses to which we put our other tomes - whether they're deployed to show off, look pretty, or create an atmosphere - the odds of them hanging around look good The kudos of great work is still there, and there's nothing like being, and being seen to be, in possession of the real thing Question 30: Davinia Taylor no longer wants her books because A she accepts that they don't reflect her taste in reading B she feels they are an integral part of the house she'sselling C she realises she selected the titles for the wrong reasons D she has no use for them beyond their current purpose Question 31: The idiom “when it comes to the crunch” is closest in meaning to A when we have nothing to eat B when we care about books C when the occasion appears D when we have to make a decision Question 32: What is implied about interior designers in the fourth paragraph? A They sometimes show a lack of respect for the true function of books B They are likely to underestimate the impact of the content of books C They regard books as little more than additional pieces of furniture D They understand the effect of books on the users of spaces they create Question 33: In the final paragraph, the writer expresses A a personal preference for books in digital format B regret that the content of all books is not more valued C a hope that attitudes towards books will be different in the future D optimism regarding the future of non-digital books Question 34: In the first paragraph, the writer is A drawing our attention to an ongoing process B questioning our assumptions about people's behaviour C outlining the reasons for changing priorities D seeking to account for a seemingly illogical attitude Question 35: What does the mention of political figures in the second paragraph serve to illustrate? A the importance of background detail in photography B the public's curiosity about celebrity lifestyles C the false impression that can be gained from books on display D the extent to which books tend to attract people's attention Question 36: Abigail Hall’s experience suggests that the books on show in a house for sale A may not be as representative of the owners' taste as people assume B can create an affinity between sellers and prospective buyers C could mislead people into buying an unsuitable property D might help buyers to assess how keen the owners are to sell Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 37: ~ Susan: “Oh, good! You’re here.” ~ Betty: “ ” A Never mind I’m ready to help B Anything new? I was so busy C Sorry I’m late D I was just about to call you Question 38: ~ Alice: “ .” ~ Tom: “Sorry I’m broke, dear.” A Look, Tom What happned to my laptop? B Could you give me a lift to the shopping centre, Tom? C On the way home, remember to cash this cheque for me, Tom D Could you buy me some ice-cream, Tom? 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 39:A prune B rune C tune D brunette Question 40:A sow B brow C glow D show 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 41: I'm sure she tells Ruth everything we say - they're as thick as thieves, those two A in secret B close-knit C on good terms D at logger-heads Question 42: The lorry was lodged in a very precarious way, with its front wheels hanging over the cliff A firm B relentless C careful D secure 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 43: Did you agree to your father on which flight you should travel? A should B to your C on D which flight Question 44: He likes both living abroad as well as living at home A likes B at home C living D as well as Question 45: I noticed that the new couple next door not to be at home last week A not to be at home B next door C last D noticed 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: It doesn't matter to them which film they go to A Which film they go to matters more than the cost B They haven't a good taste for films C No matter what film are shown, they never go D They don't mind which film they go to Question 47: If Dad could have repaired the roof, he wouldn't have called in a builder A The roof was so bad that it couldn‘t be repaired B Dad didn‘t ask a builder to repair the roof C The roof was repaired by a builder D Dad could repair the roof himself and did so Question 48: Never has anyone spoken to me like that! A Everyone speaks to me that way B I never speak that way C No one speaks to me that way D Some people always speak to me that way 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: Dad prepared some food on a plate His pet cat was waiting A Dad prepared somecfood on a plate for his pet cat waiting B While Dad prepared some food on a plate, his pet cat was waiting C Dad prepared somecfood on a plate, whereas his pet cat was waiting D Dad prepared some food on a plate because his pet cat was waiting Question 50: He found a job in an IT company He got married two years later A He got married two years after he he found a job in an IT company B He found a job in an IT company then he got married two years later C First he found a job in an IT company, then he got married two years later D After he found a job in an IT company, he got married two years later The End SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) BÀI THI THỬ KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 002 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 1: The death in the weekend's traffic exodus has risen to sixteen A score B mark C toll D rate Question 2: The idea of killing animals for food is abhorrent .me.' A at B for C in D to Question 3: I think that the tourist industry will lose most of its workers the oil industry.' A to B from C by D in Question 4: I've had bad news of Joseph's by the company A given the sack B having been given the sack C sacking D having sacked Question 5: 'What else did he say?' 'Other .that he'd be away for a month, nothing.' A except B from C for D than Question 6: all his work and family problems, he'll have a nervous breakdown one of these days A What for B What with C What as D What if Question 7: 'Did you remember to lock the door this time?' ~ 'Oh yes, I did.' A for once B at once C once D only once Question 8: We want everyone to begin the test A indefinitely B simultaneously C unexpectedly D continuously Question 9: 'Do they still take John to school in their car?' ~ 'No, he's now to ride his own bike to school.' A enough old B very old C quite old enough D too old Question 10: I'm really sleepy today I wish I .Bob to the airport late I night A weren't taking B didn't have to take C hadn't had to take D didn't take Question 11: I feel washed out I any more work A don't think I B think I wouldn't C don't think I'll D think I won't Question 12: I'm so tired I think I'll probably .off in the cinema A fall B doze C nod D sleep 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 13: I tried to hail her from across the room A ignored B greeted C pursued D called to attract attention Question 14: The opposition was in full cry over the changes to the education bill A criticized noisily B discussed eagerly C demanded strongly D shouted head-off 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 A DANCER'S LOT All across London, they emerge from underground stations and buses; bags slung over their shoulders and taut stomachs beneath thick winter overcoats Nobody recognises them, as they head for freezing upstairs rooms in tatty gymnasiums or slink into backstage theatre doors, even though they appear regularly in sold-out musicals and favourite television shows They earn precious little, even those who perform live with famous singers, and have no real prospects, doing what they're doing, despite having hustled and sweated themselves to the heights of one of Britain’s most demanding professions But still they go, every morning, to their grim upstairs rooms in gyms and their backstreet, backstage doors, to dance Most have left behind worried parents in faraway towns and villages; made repeated promises to look after themselves and taken trains, in their late teenage years, for London There's much to despise about the city, where talent and a reptilian grade of resilience, although prerequisites, provide no guarantee of success Even auditions are becoming rare Conscious of deadlines and financial constraints, choreographers call in talent from the blessed pool of their own chosen If you aren’t the right height, don’t have the right face, hair or sartorial style, then don’t expect a look in Although choreographers occasionally seek out the beautiful, they’re mostly instructed to hunt the bland: those least likely to outshine the stars And, as many dancers will tell you, it's getting to the point where mediocrity is acceptable; there'll be someone over there out of sync, someone over there who can't hold her arm still And if they get a part, increasingly dancers are turning up for jobs where the choreographer just stands there and works them endlessly, fingers clicking: 'Again, again, again' As one dancer Melanie Grace says, 'You dance for the love and the canteen - and the pay's lousy But you have to ignore it, keep your head down You're in London now You’re one of many; one of nothing The sooner you accept that, the better you'll get on Of the fleets of talented dancers who try, only a quarter make it, the rest simply can't process the ruthlessness - to dance in London is hard on the soul Yet most of the dancers have agents, who you might think would negotiate a better fee or conditions for their dancers, but no You’ll never meet a dancer who thinks their agent deserves their twenty percent cut of the fee Mostly you’ll just get a text or email notifying you of an audition and a single agent might have as many as two hundred dancers on their books As Melanie says,‘It's catch-22, because you won't hear about the auditions without one.’ Here’s the job, take it or leave it, and if you leave it, they’ll just hire someone straight out of college and pay them even less 5 Oh, the annual churn of the colleges The dancers hear it constantly, the sound of the machine in the distance, its ceaselessly grinding gears that, with every coming year; push out hundreds of new dancers, each one younger and hungrier and less jaded than you And with every release of fresh limbs into the stew of the city, things get harder The worst thing the kids can is accept a job for no pay They it all the time One website has become notorious for television and pop-video production companies scrounging for trained people to work for nothing but‘exposure’ And if the youngsters are fresh out of dance school, despairing of their blank CV and craving the love of those ranks of sparkle-eyed strangers, they'll leap at the chance It's the reason things are getting harder How to describe the London dance scene today? The word Melanie chooses is ‘savage’ [From”EXPERT PROFICENCY’, Student’s Book, Pearson, 2015] Question 15: In the first paragraph, the writer paints a picture of dancers who are A deserving of the fame they have achieved B unlikely to be making further advances in their careers C hoping to find work on stage alongside established stars D careful not to be recognised by fans in the street Question 16: The writer uses the image of a machine in line to underline A the exploitation of young people B the attitude of training institutions C the dubious activities of a website D the constant supply of new talent Question 17: The word ‘scrounging’ is closest in meaning to A begging B seeking C demanding D training Question 18: What is implied about choreographers in the third paragraph? A They are sensitive to the pressures that dancers are under B They expect dancers to as they are told C They dislike it when dancers criticise each other D They are intolerant of dancers who make mistakes Question 19: What point is made about agents in the fourth paragraph? A Most dancers recognise that they are essential B They make every effort to get the best deal for dancers C Dancers are largely satisfied with their service D They tend to represent only the less experienced dancers Question 20: In the text as a whole, the writer is suggesting that dancers in London A should be rewarded for dedication and perseverance B have to accept the realities of a competitive industry C should demand much better pay and working conditions D have to regard the experience as useful for the future Question 21: What we learn about auditions in the second paragraph? A Increasingly higher standards are expected of dancers B It's difficult for dancers to find the time to attendvery many C Dancers with family connections in the businessget invited to more D The best dancers not necessarily get the jobs on offer 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 22:A show B sow C glow D brow Question 23:A tune B prune C brunette D rune 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: I'm sure she tells Ruth everything we say - they're as thick as thieves, those two A at logger-heads B in secret C on good terms D close-knit Question 25: The lorry was lodged in a very precarious way, with its front wheels hanging over the cliff A secure B careful C firm D relentless Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 26: ~ Susan: “Oh, good! You’re here.” ~ Betty: “ ” A Never mind I’m ready to help B Sorry I’m late C Anything new? I was so busy D I was just about to call you Question 27: ~ Alice: “ .” ~ Tom: “Sorry I’m broke, dear.” A Could you give me a lift to the shopping centre, Tom? B On the way home, remember to cash this cheque for me, Tom C Could you buy me some ice-cream, Tom? D Look, Tom What happned to my laptop? 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 AT HOME WITH BOOKS In an age when literature is increasingly going digital, books hold a curious role in some people's homes There are few purchases which, once used, are placed on proud display and carted round as families move from place to place And yet that's precisely what sometimes happens with books, despite the existence of a digital equivalent After all, both the music industry and other aspects of the print media have felt the heat of virtual competition - why not books? Part of the explanation for this may lie in the fact that, when it comes to the crunch, nosing around someone's bookshelves is interesting 'You can tell a lot about someone by their collection of books,' says Doug Jeffers, owner of a London bookstore It's not just the quantity of titles on display, however, that speaks volumes; generation, occupation, political leanings, leisure pursuits (even where they go on holiday) - clues to all of these abound, if you care to analyse the contents of someone's bookshelves, and even casual visitors aren't slow to form judgements Evidence of this manifested itself when the President of the USA made an informal call on the English Prime minister at home recently, and for some reason the pair posed for photos in the kitchen One of the snapshots was subsequently released to the press, and widely published There then ensued much speculation as to how the complete works of Shakespeare had ended up on the shelf in the background rather than a cookery book Household stylist Abigail Hall agrees, 'I often style houses for sale and you'd be amazed how important the contents of the bookcase can be.' Apparently, people use such clues to form judgements about the type of person who lives in a property that's up for sale, and this may affect how they feel about going ahead with the purchase Perhaps we all seek out others whose tastes in such matters match our own, and we can imagine living happily In a space that like-minded people have made homely And even if we're not thinking of putting our home on the market, instinct tells us that however much they were enjoyed, paperbacks read on the beach might be better put away in a cupboard, whilst the unopened classics are destined for display For the interior designer, however, the art of reputationmanagement-via-bookshelf is not the only issue Books can also become an interactive display tool 'They can almost be sculptural in that they offer a physical presence,' explains Abigail Hall 'It's not just about stacking them on a bookcase, it's how you stack them I've seen books arranged by colour, stacked on top of each other Once I saw a load of coffee-table books piled up to become a coffee table in themselves Books define a space, if you have some books and a comfy chair, you've immediately created an area.' It's a trick of which countless hotels, cafes and waiting rooms for fee-paying clients are only too aware Placing a few carefully-chosen books atop coffee tables is about creating an ambiance No one actually engages with the content And this principle can be transferred to the home 'I've not actually read any of them I just love the bindings.' So said the actress, Davinia Taylor, earlier this year when she decided to put her house on the market - complete with its carefullysourced collection of classic books Rarely removed from their perch on a bookcase in the living room, their primary purpose was to disguise Taylor's walkin fridge And so, with the fridge no longer destined to be a feature in her life, the books were deemed redundant Perhaps, then, the future of books lies in this With more and more being bought in the undeniably handler digital format, the first casualties of the tangible variety are likely to be the beach-read paperbacks - the ones that, if you invite Abigail Hall around, would be relegated to the garage anyway But given the uses to which we put our other tomes - whether they're deployed to show off, look pretty, or create an atmosphere - the odds of them hanging around look good The kudos of great work is still there, and there's nothing like being, and being seen to be, in possession of the real thing Question 28: Davinia Taylor no longer wants her books because A she realises she selected the titles for the wrong reasons B she feels they are an integral part of the house she'sselling C she accepts that they don't reflect her taste in reading D she has no use for them beyond their current purpose Question 29: In the first paragraph, the writer is A drawing our attention to an ongoing process B questioning our assumptions about people's behaviour C outlining the reasons for changing priorities D seeking to account for a seemingly illogical attitude Question 30: In the final paragraph, the writer expresses A a hope that attitudes towards books will be different in the future B a personal preference for books in digital format C optimism regarding the future of non-digital books D regret that the content of all books is not more valued Question 31: What is implied about interior designers in the fourth paragraph? A They regard books as little more than additional pieces of furniture B They sometimes show a lack of respect for the true function of books C They are likely to underestimate the impact of the content of books D They understand the effect of books on the users of spaces they create Question 32: What does the mention of political figures in the second paragraph serve to illustrate? A the public's curiosity about celebrity lifestyles B the importance of background detail in photography C the extent to which books tend to attract people's attention D the false impression that can be gained from books on display Question 33: Abigail Hall’s experience suggests that the books on show in a house for sale A may not be as representative of the owners' taste as people assume B might help buyers to assess how keen the owners are to sell C could mislead people into buying an unsuitable property D can create an affinity between sellers and prospective buyers Question 34: The idiom “when it comes to the crunch” is closest in meaning to A when the occasion appears B when we have to make a decision C when we care about books D when we have nothing to eat 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 35:A maintain B complain C remain D fountain Question 36:A semantics B politics C statistics D phonetics 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 TECH MUSIC SCHOOL London's Tech Music School has an unrivalled track record Since its foundation in 1983, it has (37) out some of Europe's best-known musicians, including Marina Diamandis of Marina and the Diamonds, Frank Colucci and Radiohead's Phil Selway, to (38) but a few The school offers the next generation of performers training from industry professionals, and (39) strong connections with the music industry Recent guest tutors have included musicians who have worked with the likes of Stevie Wonder and Robbie Williams In addition to courses in performance skills, the school offers a Diploma in Commercial Music Production This course provides students with hands-on training in areas such as song-writing and the composing of music for film and TV Meanwhile, the Diploma in Music Business gives students the chance to (40) a thorough grounding in business principles whilst working alongside artists, record labels and the music press With such courses on offer, the school is (41) a microcosm of the music industry, where it is possible to be at the cutting (42) of the latest techniques and developments Question 37:A checked B turned C carved D passed Question 38:A name B refer C say D call Question 39:A flaunts B brags C touts D boasts Question 40:A grasp B capture C win D gain Question 41:A exceptionally B effectively C especially D eventually Question 42:A margin B verge C edge D fringe 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 43: I noticed that the new couple next door not to be at home last week A noticed B last C not to be at home D next door Question 44: Did you agree to your father on which flight you should travel? A should B which flight C on D to your Question 45: He likes both living abroad as well as living at home A as well as B at home C living D likes 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: It doesn't matter to them which film they go to A Which film they go to matters more than the cost B They don't mind which film they go to C No matter what film are shown, they never go D They haven't a good taste for films Question 47: Never has anyone spoken to me like that! A I never speak that way B Everyone speaks to me that way C Some people always speak to me that way D No one speaks to me that way Question 48: If Dad could have repaired the roof, he wouldn't have called in a builder A Dad could repair the roof himself and did so B Dad didn‘t ask a builder to repair the roof C The roof was repaired by a builder D The roof was so bad that it couldn‘t be repaired 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: Dad prepared some food on a plate His pet cat was waiting A Dad prepared some food on a plate because his pet cat was waiting B Dad prepared somecfood on a plate for his pet cat waiting C While Dad prepared some food on a plate, his pet cat was waiting D Dad prepared somecfood on a plate, whereas his pet cat was waiting Question 50: He found a job in an IT company He got married two years later A First he found a job in an IT company, then he got married two years later B After he found a job in an IT company, he got married two years later C He found a job in an IT company then he got married two years later D He got married two years after he he found a job in an IT company The End SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) BÀI THI THỬ KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 003 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề 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 1:A complain B maintain C fountain D remain Question 2:A phonetics B statistics C politics D semantics 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 3: I'm sure she tells Ruth everything we say - they're as thick as thieves, those two A in secret B close-knit C at logger-heads D on good terms Question 4: The lorry was lodged in a very precarious way, with its front wheels hanging over the cliff A secure B firm C relentless D careful 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 5: Never has anyone spoken to me like that! A Some people always speak to me that way B No one speaks to me that way C I never speak that way D Everyone speaks to me that way Question 6: It doesn't matter to them which film they go to A No matter what film are shown, they never go B They don't mind which film they go to C Which film they go to matters more than the cost D They haven't a good taste for films Question 7: If Dad could have repaired the roof, he wouldn't have called in a builder A The roof was so bad that it couldn‘t be repaired B Dad could repair the roof himself and did so C Dad didn‘t ask a builder to repair the roof D The roof was repaired by a builder 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 AT HOME WITH BOOKS In an age when literature is increasingly going digital, books hold a curious role in some people's homes There are few purchases which, once used, are placed on proud display and carted round as families move from place to place And yet that's precisely what sometimes happens with books, despite the existence of a digital equivalent After all, both the music industry and other aspects of the print media have felt the heat of virtual competition - why not books? Part of the explanation for this may lie in the fact that, when it comes to the crunch, nosing around someone's bookshelves is interesting 'You can tell a lot about someone by their collection of books,' says Doug Jeffers, owner of a London bookstore It's not just the quantity of titles on display, however, that speaks volumes; generation, occupation, political leanings, leisure pursuits (even where they go on holiday) - clues to all of these abound, if you care to analyse the contents of someone's bookshelves, and even casual visitors aren't slow to form judgements Evidence of this manifested itself when the President of the USA made an informal call on the English Prime minister at home recently, and for some reason the pair posed for photos in the kitchen One of the snapshots was subsequently released to the press, and widely published There then ensued much speculation as to how the complete works of Shakespeare had ended up on the shelf in the background rather than a cookery book Household stylist Abigail Hall agrees, 'I often style houses for sale and you'd be amazed how important the contents of the bookcase can be.' Apparently, people use such clues to form judgements about the type of person who lives in a property that's up for sale, and this may affect how they feel about going ahead with the purchase Perhaps we all seek out others whose tastes in such matters match our own, and we can imagine living happily In a space that like-minded people have made homely And even if we're not thinking of putting our home on the market, instinct tells us that however much they were enjoyed, paperbacks read on the beach might be better put away in a cupboard, whilst the unopened classics are destined for display For the interior designer, however, the art of reputationmanagement-via-bookshelf is not the only issue Books can also become an interactive display tool 'They can almost be sculptural in that they offer a physical presence,' explains Abigail Hall 'It's not just about stacking them on a bookcase, it's how you stack them I've seen books arranged by colour, stacked on top of each other Once I saw a load of coffee-table books piled up to become a coffee table in themselves Books define a space, if you have some books and a comfy chair, you've immediately created an area.' It's a trick of which countless hotels, cafes and waiting rooms for fee-paying clients are only too aware Placing a few carefully-chosen books atop coffee tables is about creating an ambiance No one actually engages with the content And this principle can be transferred to the home 'I've not actually read any of them I just love the bindings.' So said the actress, Davinia Taylor, earlier this year when she decided to put her house on the market - complete with its carefullysourced collection of classic books Rarely removed from their perch on a bookcase in the living room, their primary purpose was to disguise Taylor's walkin fridge And so, with the fridge no longer destined to be a feature in her life, the books were deemed redundant Perhaps, then, the future of books lies in this With more and more being bought in the undeniably handler digital format, the first casualties of the tangible variety are likely to be the beach-read paperbacks - the ones that, if you invite Abigail Hall around, would be relegated to the garage anyway But given the uses to which we put our other tomes - whether they're deployed to show off, look pretty, or create an atmosphere - the odds of them hanging around look good The kudos of great work is still there, and there's nothing like being, and being seen to be, in possession of the real thing Question 8: In the first paragraph, the writer is A seeking to account for a seemingly illogical attitude B drawing our attention to an ongoing process C outlining the reasons for changing priorities D questioning our assumptions about people's behaviour Question 9: Abigail Hall’s experience suggests that the books on show in a house for sale A may not be as representative of the owners' taste as people assume B can create an affinity between sellers and prospective buyers C could mislead people into buying an unsuitable property D might help buyers to assess how keen the owners are to sell Question 10: In the final paragraph, the writer expresses A optimism regarding the future of non-digital books B a hope that attitudes towards books will be different in the future C a personal preference for books in digital format D regret that the content of all books is not more valued Question 11: What is implied about interior designers in the fourth paragraph? A They understand the effect of books on the users of spaces they create B They sometimes show a lack of respect for the true function of books C They regard books as little more than additional pieces of furniture D They are likely to underestimate the impact of the content of books Question 12: Davinia Taylor no longer wants her books because A she accepts that they don't reflect her taste in reading B she feels they are an integral part of the house she'sselling C she realises she selected the titles for the wrong reasons D she has no use for them beyond their current purpose Question 13: The idiom “when it comes to the crunch” is closest in meaning to A when the occasion appears B when we care about books C when we have nothing to eat D when we have to make a decision Question 14: What does the mention of political figures in the second paragraph serve to illustrate? A the importance of background detail in photography B the public's curiosity about celebrity lifestyles C the false impression that can be gained from books on display D the extent to which books tend to attract people's attention 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 15:A brow B glow C sow D show Question 16:A rune B brunette C prune D tune Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 17: ~ Susan: “Oh, good! You’re here.” ~ Betty: “ ” A Never mind I’m ready to help B I was just about to call you C Anything new? I was so busy D Sorry I’m late Question 18: ~ Alice: “ .” ~ Tom: “Sorry I’m broke, dear.” A Could you give me a lift to the shopping centre, Tom? B Could you buy me some ice-cream, Tom? C Look, Tom What happned to my laptop? D On the way home, remember to cash this cheque for me, Tom 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 TECH MUSIC SCHOOL London's Tech Music School has an unrivalled track record Since its foundation in 1983, it has (19) out some of Europe's best-known musicians, including Marina Diamandis of Marina and the Diamonds, Frank Colucci and Radiohead's Phil Selway, to (20) but a few The school offers the next generation of performers training from industry professionals, and (21) strong connections with the music industry Recent guest tutors have included musicians who have worked with the likes of Stevie Wonder and Robbie Williams In addition to courses in performance skills, the school offers a Diploma in Commercial Music Production This course provides students with hands-on training in areas such as song-writing and the composing of music for film and TV Meanwhile, the Diploma in Music Business gives students the chance to (22) a thorough grounding in business principles whilst working alongside artists, record labels and the music press With such courses on offer, the school is (23) a microcosm of the music industry, where it is possible to be at the cutting (24) of the latest techniques and developments Question 19:A carved B turned C passed D checked Question 20:A call B name C refer D say Question 21:A boasts B touts C brags D flaunts Question 22:A win B capture C gain D grasp Question 23:A exceptionally B especially C eventually D effectively Question 24:A verge B margin C fringe D edge Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 25: 'Did you remember to lock the door this time?' ~ 'Oh yes, I did.' A at once B for once C only once D once Question 26: We want everyone to begin the test A simultaneously B continuously C indefinitely D unexpectedly Question 27: I've had bad news of Joseph's by the company A having sacked B having been given the sack C sacking D given the sack Question 28: I'm so tired I think I'll probably .off in the cinema A sleep B doze C fall D nod Question 29: 'Do they still take John to school in their car?' ~ 'No, he's now to ride his own bike to school.' A too old B quite old enough C very old D enough old Question 30: all his work and family problems, he'll have a nervous breakdown one of these days A What as B What with C What for D What if Question 31: I think that the tourist industry will lose most of its workers the oil industry.' A in B from C to D by Question 32: 'What else did he say?' 'Other .that he'd be away for a month, nothing.' A from B for C than D except Question 33: I'm really sleepy today I wish I .Bob to the airport late I night A weren't taking B didn't take C hadn't had to take D didn't have to take Question 34: The idea of killing animals for food is abhorrent .me.' A to B for C in D at Question 35: I feel washed out I any more work A don't think I B don't think I'll C think I wouldn't D think I won't Question 36: The death in the weekend's traffic exodus has risen to sixteen A rate B toll C mark D score 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 37: The opposition was in full cry over the changes to the education bill A discussed eagerly B shouted head-off C demanded strongly D criticized noisily Question 38: I tried to hail her from across the room A greeted B ignored C pursued D called to attract attention 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 39: He likes both living abroad as well as living at home A at home B likes C living D as well as Question 40: I noticed that the new couple next door not to be at home last week A not to be at home B next door C noticed D last Question 41: Did you agree to your father on which flight you should travel? A to your B which flight C on D should 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 A DANCER'S LOT All across London, they emerge from underground stations and buses; bags slung over their shoulders and taut stomachs beneath thick winter overcoats Nobody recognises them, as they head for freezing upstairs rooms in tatty gymnasiums or slink into backstage theatre doors, even though they appear regularly in sold-out musicals and favourite television shows They earn precious little, even those who perform live with famous singers, and have no real prospects, doing what they're doing, despite having hustled and sweated themselves to the heights of one of Britain’s most demanding professions But still they go, every morning, to their grim upstairs rooms in gyms and their backstreet, backstage doors, to dance Most have left behind worried parents in faraway towns and villages; made repeated promises to look after themselves and taken trains, in their late teenage years, for London There's much to despise about the city, where talent and a reptilian grade of resilience, although prerequisites, provide no guarantee of success Even auditions are becoming rare Conscious of deadlines and financial constraints, choreographers call in talent from the blessed pool of their own chosen If you aren’t the right height, don’t have the right face, hair or sartorial style, then don’t expect a look in Although choreographers occasionally seek out the beautiful, they’re mostly instructed to hunt the bland: those least likely to outshine the stars And, as many dancers will tell you, it's getting to the point where mediocrity is acceptable; there'll be someone over there out of sync, someone over there who can't hold her arm still 3 And if they get a part, increasingly dancers are turning up for jobs where the choreographer just stands there and works them endlessly, fingers clicking: 'Again, again, again' As one dancer Melanie Grace says, 'You dance for the love and the canteen - and the pay's lousy But you have to ignore it, keep your head down You're in London now You’re one of many; one of nothing The sooner you accept that, the better you'll get on Of the fleets of talented dancers who try, only a quarter make it, the rest simply can't process the ruthlessness - to dance in London is hard on the soul Yet most of the dancers have agents, who you might think would negotiate a better fee or conditions for their dancers, but no You’ll never meet a dancer who thinks their agent deserves their twenty percent cut of the fee Mostly you’ll just get a text or email notifying you of an audition and a single agent might have as many as two hundred dancers on their books As Melanie says,‘It's catch-22, because you won't hear about the auditions without one.’ Here’s the job, take it or leave it, and if you leave it, they’ll just hire someone straight out of college and pay them even less Oh, the annual churn of the colleges The dancers hear it constantly, the sound of the machine in the distance, its ceaselessly grinding gears that, with every coming year; push out hundreds of new dancers, each one younger and hungrier and less jaded than you And with every release of fresh limbs into the stew of the city, things get harder The worst thing the kids can is accept a job for no pay They it all the time One website has become notorious for television and pop-video production companies scrounging for trained people to work for nothing but‘exposure’ And if the youngsters are fresh out of dance school, despairing of their blank CV and craving the love of those ranks of sparkle-eyed strangers, they'll leap at the chance It's the reason things are getting harder How to describe the London dance scene today? The word Melanie chooses is ‘savage’ [From”EXPERT PROFICENCY’, Student’s Book, Pearson, 2015] Question 42: In the first paragraph, the writer paints a picture of dancers who are A careful not to be recognised by fans in the street B hoping to find work on stage alongside established stars C deserving of the fame they have achieved D unlikely to be making further advances in their careers Question 43: What we learn about auditions in the second paragraph? A It's difficult for dancers to find the time to attendvery many B Increasingly higher standards are expected of dancers C Dancers with family connections in the businessget invited to more D The best dancers not necessarily get the jobs on offer Question 44: What point is made about agents in the fourth paragraph? A Most dancers recognise that they are essential B They tend to represent only the less experienced dancers C They make every effort to get the best deal for dancers D Dancers are largely satisfied with their service Question 45: What is implied about choreographers in the third paragraph? A They dislike it when dancers criticise each other B They are intolerant of dancers who make mistakes C They expect dancers to as they are told D They are sensitive to the pressures that dancers are under Question 46: The writer uses the image of a machine in line to underline A the attitude of training institutions B the exploitation of young people C the constant supply of new talent D the dubious activities of a website Question 47: The word ‘scrounging’ is closest in meaning to A training B begging C demanding D seeking Question 48: In the text as a whole, the writer is suggesting that dancers in London A have to accept the realities of a competitive industry B should be rewarded for dedication and perseverance C have to regard the experience as useful for the future D should demand much better pay and working conditions 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: Dad prepared some food on a plate His pet cat was waiting A Dad prepared somecfood on a plate for his pet cat waiting B Dad prepared somecfood on a plate, whereas his pet cat was waiting C Dad prepared some food on a plate because his pet cat was waiting D While Dad prepared some food on a plate, his pet cat was waiting Question 50: He found a job in an IT company He got married two years later A First he found a job in an IT company, then he got married two years later B He got married two years after he he found a job in an IT company C After he found a job in an IT company, he got married two years later D He found a job in an IT company then he got married two years later The End SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) BÀI THI THỬ KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 004 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề 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 1:A maintain B complain C fountain D remain Question 2:A semantics B statistics C phonetics D politics 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 3:A brow B show C sow D glow Question 4:A prune B tune C brunette D rune 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 5: Never has anyone spoken to me like that! A Everyone speaks to me that way B No one speaks to me that way C I never speak that way D Some people always speak to me that way Question 6: If Dad could have repaired the roof, he wouldn't have called in a builder A Dad could repair the roof himself and did so B The roof was repaired by a builder C The roof was so bad that it couldn‘t be repaired D Dad didn‘t ask a builder to repair the roof Question 7: It doesn't matter to them which film they go to A Which film they go to matters more than the cost B They haven't a good taste for films C They don't mind which film they go to D No matter what film are shown, they never go 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 8: I noticed that the new couple next door not to be at home last week A not to be at home B next door C noticed D last Question 9: He likes both living abroad as well as living at home A as well as B living C at home D likes Question 10: Did you agree to your father on which flight you should travel? A on B to your C which flight D should 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 11: The lorry was lodged in a very precarious way, with its front wheels hanging over the cliff A secure B firm C relentless D careful Question 12: I'm sure she tells Ruth everything we say - they're as thick as thieves, those two A on good terms B at logger-heads C close-knit D in secret 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 TECH MUSIC SCHOOL London's Tech Music School has an unrivalled track record Since its foundation in 1983, it has (13) out some of Europe's best-known musicians, including Marina Diamandis of Marina and the Diamonds, Frank Colucci and Radiohead's Phil Selway, to (14) but a few The school offers the next generation of performers training from industry professionals, and (15) strong connections with the music industry Recent guest tutors have included musicians who have worked with the likes of Stevie Wonder and Robbie Williams In addition to courses in performance skills, the school offers a Diploma in Commercial Music Production This course provides students with hands-on training in areas such as song-writing and the composing of music for film and TV Meanwhile, the Diploma in Music Business gives students the chance to (16) a thorough grounding in business principles whilst working alongside artists, record labels and the music press With such courses on offer, the school is (17) a microcosm of the music industry, where it is possible to be at the cutting (18) of the latest techniques and developments Question 13:A turned B passed C carved D checked Question 14:A refer B name C say D call Question 15:A brags B touts C boasts D flaunts Question 16:A grasp B gain C capture D win Question 17:A exceptionally B especially C effectively D eventually Question 18:A fringe B margin C edge D verge Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 19: ~ Susan: “Oh, good! You’re here.” ~ Betty: “ ” A Anything new? I was so busy B Never mind I’m ready to help C I was just about to call you D Sorry I’m late Question 20: ~ Alice: “ .” ~ Tom: “Sorry I’m broke, dear.” A Could you give me a lift to the shopping centre, Tom? B Could you buy me some ice-cream, Tom? C On the way home, remember to cash this cheque for me, Tom D Look, Tom What happned to my laptop? 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 A DANCER'S LOT All across London, they emerge from underground stations and buses; bags slung over their shoulders and taut stomachs beneath thick winter overcoats Nobody recognises them, as they head for freezing upstairs rooms in tatty gymnasiums or slink into backstage theatre doors, even though they appear regularly in sold-out musicals and favourite television shows They earn precious little, even those who perform live with famous singers, and have no real prospects, doing what they're doing, despite having hustled and sweated themselves to the heights of one of Britain’s most demanding professions But still they go, every morning, to their grim upstairs rooms in gyms and their backstreet, backstage doors, to dance Most have left behind worried parents in faraway towns and villages; made repeated promises to look after themselves and taken trains, in their late teenage years, for London There's much to despise about the city, where talent and a reptilian grade of resilience, although prerequisites, provide no guarantee of success Even auditions are becoming rare Conscious of deadlines and financial constraints, choreographers call in talent from the blessed pool of their own chosen If you aren’t the right height, don’t have the right face, hair or sartorial style, then don’t expect a look in Although choreographers occasionally seek out the beautiful, they’re mostly instructed to hunt the bland: those least likely to outshine the stars And, as many dancers will tell you, it's getting to the point where mediocrity is acceptable; there'll be someone over there out of sync, someone over there who can't hold her arm still And if they get a part, increasingly dancers are turning up for jobs where the choreographer just stands there and works them endlessly, fingers clicking: 'Again, again, again' As one dancer Melanie Grace says, 'You dance for the love and the canteen - and the pay's lousy But you have to ignore it, keep your head down You're in London now You’re one of many; one of nothing The sooner you accept that, the better you'll get on Of the fleets of talented dancers who try, only a quarter make it, the rest simply can't process the ruthlessness - to dance in London is hard on the soul Yet most of the dancers have agents, who you might think would negotiate a better fee or conditions for their dancers, but no You’ll never meet a dancer who thinks their agent deserves their twenty percent cut of the fee Mostly you’ll just get a text or email notifying you of an audition and a single agent might have as many as two hundred dancers on their books As Melanie says,‘It's catch-22, because you won't hear about the auditions without one.’ Here’s the job, take it or leave it, and if you leave it, they’ll just hire someone straight out of college and pay them even less Oh, the annual churn of the colleges The dancers hear it constantly, the sound of the machine in the distance, its ceaselessly grinding gears that, with every coming year; push out hundreds of new dancers, each one younger and hungrier and less jaded than you And with every release of fresh limbs into the stew of the city, things get harder The worst thing the kids can is accept a job for no pay They it all the time One website has become notorious for television and pop-video production companies scrounging for trained people to work for nothing but‘exposure’ And if the youngsters are fresh out of dance school, despairing of their blank CV and craving the love of those ranks of sparkle-eyed strangers, they'll leap at the chance It's the reason things are getting harder How to describe the London dance scene today? The word Melanie chooses is ‘savage’ [From”EXPERT PROFICENCY’, Student’s Book, Pearson, 2015] Question 21: In the first paragraph, the writer paints a picture of dancers who are A unlikely to be making further advances in their careers B careful not to be recognised by fans in the street C deserving of the fame they have achieved D hoping to find work on stage alongside established stars Question 22: The word ‘scrounging’ is closest in meaning to A seeking B demanding C begging Question 23: In the text as a whole, the writer is suggesting that dancers in London A have to accept the realities of a competitive industry B should demand much better pay and working conditions C should be rewarded for dedication and perseverance D have to regard the experience as useful for the future Question 24: What we learn about auditions in the second paragraph? A Dancers with family connections in the businessget invited to more B Increasingly higher standards are expected of dancers C It's difficult for dancers to find the time to attendvery many D The best dancers not necessarily get the jobs on offer Question 25: What point is made about agents in the fourth paragraph? A Dancers are largely satisfied with their service B Most dancers recognise that they are essential C They make every effort to get the best deal for dancers D They tend to represent only the less experienced dancers D training Question 26: The writer uses the image of a machine in line to underline A the dubious activities of a website B the attitude of training institutions C the constant supply of new talent D the exploitation of young people Question 27: What is implied about choreographers in the third paragraph? A They dislike it when dancers criticise each other B They are intolerant of dancers who make mistakes C They expect dancers to as they are told D They are sensitive to the pressures that dancers are under Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 28: 'Did you remember to lock the door this time?' ~ 'Oh yes, I did.' A for once B at once C once D only once Question 29: all his work and family problems, he'll have a nervous breakdown one of these days A What for B What as C What with D What if Question 30: I'm really sleepy today I wish I .Bob to the airport late I night A didn't take B didn't have to take C hadn't had to take D weren't taking Question 31: I feel washed out I any more work A don't think I B think I wouldn't C don't think I'll D think I won't Question 32: 'Do they still take John to school in their car?' ~ 'No, he's now to ride his own bike to school.' A quite old enough B too old C very old D enough old Question 33: I'm so tired I think I'll probably .off in the cinema A fall B nod C doze D sleep Question 34: 'What else did he say?' 'Other .that he'd be away for a month, nothing.' A from B except C than D for Question 35: We want everyone to begin the test A continuously B unexpectedly C indefinitely D simultaneously Question 36: The death in the weekend's traffic exodus has risen to sixteen A rate B toll C score D mark Question 37: I think that the tourist industry will lose most of its workers the oil industry.' A in B by C to D from Question 38: I've had bad news of Joseph's by the company A having sacked B having been given the sack C sacking D given the sack Question 39: The idea of killing animals for food is abhorrent .me.' A to B in C for D at 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 40: The opposition was in full cry over the changes to the education bill A criticized noisily B demanded strongly C shouted head-off D discussed eagerly Question 41: I tried to hail her from across the room A ignored B greeted C called to attract attention D pursued 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 AT HOME WITH BOOKS In an age when literature is increasingly going digital, books hold a curious role in some people's homes There are few purchases which, once used, are placed on proud display and carted round as families move from place to place And yet that's precisely what sometimes happens with books, despite the existence of a digital equivalent After all, both the music industry and other aspects of the print media have felt the heat of virtual competition - why not books? Part of the explanation for this may lie in the fact that, when it comes to the crunch, nosing around someone's bookshelves is interesting 'You can tell a lot about someone by their collection of books,' says Doug Jeffers, owner of a London bookstore It's not just the quantity of titles on display, however, that speaks volumes; generation, occupation, political leanings, leisure pursuits (even where they go on holiday) - clues to all of these abound, if you care to analyse the contents of someone's bookshelves, and even casual visitors aren't slow to form judgements Evidence of this manifested itself when the President of the USA made an informal call on the English Prime minister at home recently, and for some reason the pair posed for photos in the kitchen One of the snapshots was subsequently released to the press, and widely published There then ensued much speculation as to how the complete works of Shakespeare had ended up on the shelf in the background rather than a cookery book Household stylist Abigail Hall agrees, 'I often style houses for sale and you'd be amazed how important the contents of the bookcase can be.' Apparently, people use such clues to form judgements about the type of person who lives in a property that's up for sale, and this may affect how they feel about going ahead with the purchase Perhaps we all seek out others whose tastes in such matters match our own, and we can imagine living happily In a space that like-minded people have made homely And even if we're not thinking of putting our home on the market, instinct tells us that however much they were enjoyed, paperbacks read on the beach might be better put away in a cupboard, whilst the unopened classics are destined for display For the interior designer, however, the art of reputationmanagement-via-bookshelf is not the only issue Books can also become an interactive display tool 'They can almost be sculptural in that they offer a physical presence,' explains Abigail Hall 'It's not just about stacking them on a bookcase, it's how you stack them I've seen books arranged by colour, stacked on top of each other Once I saw a load of coffee-table books piled up to become a coffee table in themselves Books define a space, if you have some books and a comfy chair, you've immediately created an area.' It's a trick of which countless hotels, cafes and waiting rooms for fee-paying clients are only too aware Placing a few carefully-chosen books atop coffee tables is about creating an ambiance No one actually engages with the content And this principle can be transferred to the home 'I've not actually read any of them I just love the bindings.' So said the actress, Davinia Taylor, earlier this year when she decided to put her house on the market - complete with its carefullysourced collection of classic books Rarely removed from their perch on a bookcase in the living room, their primary purpose was to disguise Taylor's walkin fridge And so, with the fridge no longer destined to be a feature in her life, the books were deemed redundant Perhaps, then, the future of books lies in this With more and more being bought in the undeniably handler digital format, the first casualties of the tangible variety are likely to be the beach-read paperbacks - the ones that, if you invite Abigail Hall around, would be relegated to the garage anyway But given the uses to which we put our other tomes - whether they're deployed to show off, look pretty, or create an atmosphere - the odds of them hanging around look good The kudos of great work is still there, and there's nothing like being, and being seen to be, in possession of the real thing Question 42: Davinia Taylor no longer wants her books because A she feels they are an integral part of the house she'sselling B she realises she selected the titles for the wrong reasons C she has no use for them beyond their current purpose D she accepts that they don't reflect her taste in reading Question 43: What is implied about interior designers in the fourth paragraph? A They regard books as little more than additional pieces of furniture B They understand the effect of books on the users of spaces they create C They sometimes show a lack of respect for the true function of books D They are likely to underestimate the impact of the content of books Question 44: What does the mention of political figures in the second paragraph serve to illustrate? A the importance of background detail in photography B the public's curiosity about celebrity lifestyles C the false impression that can be gained from books on display D the extent to which books tend to attract people's attention Question 45: Abigail Hall’s experience suggests that the books on show in a house for sale A could mislead people into buying an unsuitable property B might help buyers to assess how keen the owners are to sell C may not be as representative of the owners' taste as people assume D can create an affinity between sellers and prospective buyers Question 46: In the final paragraph, the writer expresses A a hope that attitudes towards books will be different in the future B optimism regarding the future of non-digital books C regret that the content of all books is not more valued D a personal preference for books in digital format Question 47: In the first paragraph, the writer is A seeking to account for a seemingly illogical attitude B questioning our assumptions about people's behaviour C outlining the reasons for changing priorities D drawing our attention to an ongoing process Question 48: The idiom “when it comes to the crunch” is closest in meaning to A when we have nothing to eat B when the occasion appears C when we care about books D when we have to make a decision 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 found a job in an IT company He got married two years later A He found a job in an IT company then he got married two years later B After he found a job in an IT company, he got married two years later C He got married two years after he he found a job in an IT company D First he found a job in an IT company, then he got married two years later Question 50: Dad prepared some food on a plate His pet cat was waiting A Dad prepared some food on a plate because his pet cat was waiting B Dad prepared somecfood on a plate, whereas his pet cat was waiting C Dad prepared somecfood on a plate for his pet cat waiting D While Dad prepared some food on a plate, his pet cat was waiting The End SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) BÀI THI THỬ KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 005 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề 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 1:A complain B maintain C fountain D remain Question 2:A phonetics B statistics C semantics D politics 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: If Dad could have repaired the roof, he wouldn't have called in a builder A The roof was so bad that it couldn‘t be repaired B Dad didn‘t ask a builder to repair the roof C The roof was repaired by a builder D Dad could repair the roof himself and did so Question 4: It doesn't matter to them which film they go to A Which film they go to matters more than the cost B They don't mind which film they go to C No matter what film are shown, they never go D They haven't a good taste for films Question 5: Never has anyone spoken to me like that! A Everyone speaks to me that way B No one speaks to me that way C I never speak that way D Some people always speak to me that way Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 6: The death in the weekend's traffic exodus has risen to sixteen A score B toll C mark D rate Question 7: all his work and family problems, he'll have a nervous breakdown one of these days A What as B What if C What for D What with Question 8: I'm really sleepy today I wish I .Bob to the airport late I night A didn't have to take B didn't take C weren't taking D hadn't had to take Question 9: We want everyone to begin the test A simultaneously B indefinitely C continuously D unexpectedly Question 10: I feel washed out I any more work A don't think I B think I won't C don't think I'll D think I wouldn't Question 11: I think that the tourist industry will lose most of its workers the oil industry.' A to B from C in D by Question 12: 'Did you remember to lock the door this time?' ~ 'Oh yes, I did.' A once B for once C at once D only once Question 13: The idea of killing animals for food is abhorrent .me.' A at B for C to D in Question 14: 'Do they still take John to school in their car?' ~ 'No, he's now to ride his own bike to school.' A very old B too old C enough old D quite old enough Question 15: I've had bad news of Joseph's by the company A given the sack B having been given the sack C sacking D having sacked Question 16: 'What else did he say?' 'Other .that he'd be away for a month, nothing.' A except B from C than D for Question 17: I'm so tired I think I'll probably .off in the cinema A doze B sleep C nod D fall 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: The opposition was in full cry over the changes to the education bill A discussed eagerly B shouted head-off C demanded strongly D criticized noisily Question 19: I tried to hail her from across the room A ignored B greeted C pursued D called to attract attention 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: I'm sure she tells Ruth everything we say - they're as thick as thieves, those two A on good terms B in secret C close-knit D at logger-heads Question 21: The lorry was lodged in a very precarious way, with its front wheels hanging over the cliff A secure B relentless C firm D careful 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 AT HOME WITH BOOKS In an age when literature is increasingly going digital, books hold a curious role in some people's homes There are few purchases which, once used, are placed on proud display and carted round as families move from place to place And yet that's precisely what sometimes happens with books, despite the existence of a digital equivalent After all, both the music industry and other aspects of the print media have felt the heat of virtual competition - why not books? Part of the explanation for this may lie in the fact that, when it comes to the crunch, nosing around someone's bookshelves is interesting 'You can tell a lot about someone by their collection of books,' says Doug Jeffers, owner of a London bookstore It's not just the quantity of titles on display, however, that speaks volumes; generation, occupation, political leanings, leisure pursuits (even where they go on holiday) - clues to all of these abound, if you care to analyse the contents of someone's bookshelves, and even casual visitors aren't slow to form judgements Evidence of this manifested itself when the President of the USA made an informal call on the English Prime minister at home recently, and for some reason the pair posed for photos in the kitchen One of the snapshots was subsequently released to the press, and widely published There then ensued much speculation as to how the complete works of Shakespeare had ended up on the shelf in the background rather than a cookery book Household stylist Abigail Hall agrees, 'I often style houses for sale and you'd be amazed how important the contents of the bookcase can be.' Apparently, people use such clues to form judgements about the type of person who lives in a property that's up for sale, and this may affect how they feel about going ahead with the purchase Perhaps we all seek out others whose tastes in such matters match our own, and we can imagine living happily In a space that like-minded people have made homely And even if we're not thinking of putting our home on the market, instinct tells us that however much they were enjoyed, paperbacks read on the beach might be better put away in a cupboard, whilst the unopened classics are destined for display For the interior designer, however, the art of reputationmanagement-via-bookshelf is not the only issue Books can also become an interactive display tool 'They can almost be sculptural in that they offer a physical presence,' explains Abigail Hall 'It's not just about stacking them on a bookcase, it's how you stack them I've seen books arranged by colour, stacked on top of each other Once I saw a load of coffee-table books piled up to become a coffee table in themselves Books define a space, if you have some books and a comfy chair, you've immediately created an area.' It's a trick of which countless hotels, cafes and waiting rooms for fee-paying clients are only too aware Placing a few carefully-chosen books atop coffee tables is about creating an ambiance No one actually engages with the content And this principle can be transferred to the home 'I've not actually read any of them I just love the bindings.' So said the actress, Davinia Taylor, earlier this year when she decided to put her house on the market - complete with its carefullysourced collection of classic books Rarely removed from their perch on a bookcase in the living room, their primary purpose was to disguise Taylor's walkin fridge And so, with the fridge no longer destined to be a feature in her life, the books were deemed redundant Perhaps, then, the future of books lies in this With more and more being bought in the undeniably handler digital format, the first casualties of the tangible variety are likely to be the beach-read paperbacks - the ones that, if you invite Abigail Hall around, would be relegated to the garage anyway But given the uses to which we put our other tomes - whether they're deployed to show off, look pretty, or create an atmosphere - the odds of them hanging around look good The kudos of great work is still there, and there's nothing like being, and being seen to be, in possession of the real thing Question 22: Abigail Hall’s experience suggests that the books on show in a house for sale A can create an affinity between sellers and prospective buyers B could mislead people into buying an unsuitable property C might help buyers to assess how keen the owners are to sell D may not be as representative of the owners' taste as people assume Question 23: What is implied about interior designers in the fourth paragraph? A They sometimes show a lack of respect for the true function of books B They regard books as little more than additional pieces of furniture C They are likely to underestimate the impact of the content of books D They understand the effect of books on the users of spaces they create Question 24: In the first paragraph, the writer is A seeking to account for a seemingly illogical attitude B questioning our assumptions about people's behaviour C drawing our attention to an ongoing process D outlining the reasons for changing priorities Question 25: What does the mention of political figures in the second paragraph serve to illustrate? A the public's curiosity about celebrity lifestyles B the extent to which books tend to attract people's attention C the importance of background detail in photography D the false impression that can be gained from books on display Question 26: In the final paragraph, the writer expresses A a hope that attitudes towards books will be different in the future B optimism regarding the future of non-digital books C regret that the content of all books is not more valued D a personal preference for books in digital format Question 27: Davinia Taylor no longer wants her books because A she accepts that they don't reflect her taste in reading B she realises she selected the titles for the wrong reasons C she has no use for them beyond their current purpose D she feels they are an integral part of the house she'sselling Question 28: The idiom “when it comes to the crunch” is closest in meaning to A when we care about books B when we have nothing to eat C when the occasion appears D when we have to make a decision 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 TECH MUSIC SCHOOL London's Tech Music School has an unrivalled track record Since its foundation in 1983, it has (29) out some of Europe's best-known musicians, including Marina Diamandis of Marina and the Diamonds, Frank Colucci and Radiohead's Phil Selway, to (30) but a few The school offers the next generation of performers training from industry professionals, and (31) strong connections with the music industry Recent guest tutors have included musicians who have worked with the likes of Stevie Wonder and Robbie Williams In addition to courses in performance skills, the school offers a Diploma in Commercial Music Production This course provides students with hands-on training in areas such as song-writing and the composing of music for film and TV Meanwhile, the Diploma in Music Business gives students the chance to (32) a thorough grounding in business principles whilst working alongside artists, record labels and the music press With such courses on offer, the school is (33) a microcosm of the music industry, where it is possible to be at the cutting (34) of the latest techniques and developments Question 29:A checked B passed C carved D turned Question 30:A say B call C name D refer Question 31:A brags B flaunts C touts D boasts Question 32:A gain B capture C grasp D win Question 33:A eventually B exceptionally C especially D effectively Question 34:A verge B margin C edge D fringe 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 A DANCER'S LOT All across London, they emerge from underground stations and buses; bags slung over their shoulders and taut stomachs beneath thick winter overcoats Nobody recognises them, as they head for freezing upstairs rooms in tatty gymnasiums or slink into backstage theatre doors, even though they appear regularly in sold-out musicals and favourite television shows They earn precious little, even those who perform live with famous singers, and have no real prospects, doing what they're doing, despite having hustled and sweated themselves to the heights of one of Britain’s most demanding professions But still they go, every morning, to their grim upstairs rooms in gyms and their backstreet, backstage doors, to dance Most have left behind worried parents in faraway towns and villages; made repeated promises to look after themselves and taken trains, in their late teenage years, for London There's much to despise about the city, where talent and a reptilian grade of resilience, although prerequisites, provide no guarantee of success Even auditions are becoming rare Conscious of deadlines and financial constraints, choreographers call in talent from the blessed pool of their own chosen If you aren’t the right height, don’t have the right face, hair or sartorial style, then don’t expect a look in Although choreographers occasionally seek out the beautiful, they’re mostly instructed to hunt the bland: those least likely to outshine the stars And, as many dancers will tell you, it's getting to the point where mediocrity is acceptable; there'll be someone over there out of sync, someone over there who can't hold her arm still And if they get a part, increasingly dancers are turning up for jobs where the choreographer just stands there and works them endlessly, fingers clicking: 'Again, again, again' As one dancer Melanie Grace says, 'You dance for the love and the canteen - and the pay's lousy But you have to ignore it, keep your head down You're in London now You’re one of many; one of nothing The sooner you accept that, the better you'll get on Of the fleets of talented dancers who try, only a quarter make it, the rest simply can't process the ruthlessness - to dance in London is hard on the soul Yet most of the dancers have agents, who you might think would negotiate a better fee or conditions for their dancers, but no You’ll never meet a dancer who thinks their agent deserves their twenty percent cut of the fee Mostly you’ll just get a text or email notifying you of an audition and a single agent might have as many as two hundred dancers on their books As Melanie says,‘It's catch-22, because you won't hear about the auditions without one.’ Here’s the job, take it or leave it, and if you leave it, they’ll just hire someone straight out of college and pay them even less Oh, the annual churn of the colleges The dancers hear it constantly, the sound of the machine in the distance, its ceaselessly grinding gears that, with every coming year; push out hundreds of new dancers, each one younger and hungrier and less jaded than you And with every release of fresh limbs into the stew of the city, things get harder The worst thing the kids can is accept a job for no pay They it all the time One website has become notorious for television and pop-video production companies scrounging for trained people to work for nothing but‘exposure’ And if the youngsters are fresh out of dance school, despairing of their blank CV and craving the love of those ranks of sparkle-eyed strangers, they'll leap at the chance It's the reason things are getting harder How to describe the London dance scene today? The word Melanie chooses is ‘savage’ [From”EXPERT PROFICENCY’, Student’s Book, Pearson, 2015] Question 35: What is implied about choreographers in the third paragraph? A They expect dancers to as they are told B They dislike it when dancers criticise each other C They are sensitive to the pressures that dancers are under D They are intolerant of dancers who make mistakes Question 36: In the text as a whole, the writer is suggesting that dancers in London A have to accept the realities of a competitive industry B have to regard the experience as useful for the future C should demand much better pay and working conditions D should be rewarded for dedication and perseverance Question 37: In the first paragraph, the writer paints a picture of dancers who are A careful not to be recognised by fans in the street B unlikely to be making further advances in their careers C deserving of the fame they have achieved D hoping to find work on stage alongside established stars Question 38: What we learn about auditions in the second paragraph? A Increasingly higher standards are expected of dancers B It's difficult for dancers to find the time to attendvery many C The best dancers not necessarily get the jobs on offer D Dancers with family connections in the businessget invited to more Question 39: The writer uses the image of a machine in line to underline A the attitude of training institutions B the constant supply of new talent C the dubious activities of a website D the exploitation of young people Question 40: What point is made about agents in the fourth paragraph? A They make every effort to get the best deal for dancers B Most dancers recognise that they are essential C Dancers are largely satisfied with their service D They tend to represent only the less experienced dancers Question 41: The word ‘scrounging’ is closest in meaning to A training B seeking C begging D demanding 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 42:A tune B prune C brunette D rune Question 43:A brow B show C glow D sow Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 44: ~ Susan: “Oh, good! You’re here.” ~ Betty: “ ” A Never mind I’m ready to help B Sorry I’m late C I was just about to call you D Anything new? I was so busy Question 45: ~ Alice: “ .” ~ Tom: “Sorry I’m broke, dear.” A Could you buy me some ice-cream, Tom? B Could you give me a lift to the shopping centre, Tom? C Look, Tom What happned to my laptop? D On the way home, remember to cash this cheque for me, Tom 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 46: I noticed that the new couple next door not to be at home last week A noticed B not to be at home C next door D last Question 47: He likes both living abroad as well as living at home A as well as B likes C living D at home Question 48: Did you agree to your father on which flight you should travel? A to your B which flight C on D should 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: Dad prepared some food on a plate His pet cat was waiting A Dad prepared somecfood on a plate, whereas his pet cat was waiting B While Dad prepared some food on a plate, his pet cat was waiting C Dad prepared somecfood on a plate for his pet cat waiting D Dad prepared some food on a plate because his pet cat was waiting Question 50: He found a job in an IT company He got married two years later A First he found a job in an IT company, then he got married two years later B After he found a job in an IT company, he got married two years later C He got married two years after he he found a job in an IT company D He found a job in an IT company then he got married two years later The End ... Question 11: I feel washed out I any more work A don't think I B think I wouldn't C don't think I'll D think I won't Question 12: I'm so tired I think I'll probably .off in the cinema A fall B doze... unexpectedly Question 10: I feel washed out I any more work A don't think I B think I won't C don't think I'll D think I wouldn't Question 11: I think that the tourist industry will lose most of its workers... B for C in D at Question 35: I feel washed out I any more work A don't think I B don't think I'll C think I wouldn't D think I won't Question 36: The death in the weekend's traffic exodus has