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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(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 1: Your contract will set out the terms and conditions of your employment A give details B prepare C publish D send off Question 2: Showbiz personalities are always greedy for success A ready B hungry C eager D willing 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 THE DAY THE TSUNAMI STRUCK A Friday, 11th March, 2011 started as an ordinary day I was with my camera crew covering a story about the scallop fishermen of the Miyagi prefecture It was a cold afternoon with a dark sky and it looked like it might snow I was just finishing the interview when, suddenly, around 14:45 the ground started shaking beneath our feet Even before the siren started to sound over the town, we knew it must be an earthquake! It became impossible to stand In a moment, enormous cracks appeared in the road B Local people said a tsunami was approaching and urged us to get away as soon as possible We climbed to higher ground above the town and waited A short time later we saw the sea rise up in a colossal wave and completely destroy the breakwater that was protecting the coastline We watched helplessly as the water flooded into the town streets and washed away everything in its path It seemed the whole town was afloat Cars, trees, even rows of houses were swept along in the raging torrent C The rising sea soon engulfed the whole town It had taken only 30 minutes Up on the hill, we huddled together with the evacuated residents and tried to keep warm We were in a state of shock and couldn't believe how rapidly it had all happened One man told me he had escaped from a building just before it was washed away He saw many people washed away with it Two of them were his parents; he had been unable to reach them and thought they must have drowned D We spent two nights up there on the hill On Sunday morning, as the water started to recede, we guessed there would be no further tsunami warnings We were also extremely hungry, so we decided to venture back down to the town in the unlikely hope of finding some food We couldn't believe our eyes when we saw the scale of the devastation Whole streets of houses had been flattened and were now reduced to heaps of rubble Some very weird sights greeted us: a double-decker bus that had been carried along in the flood was now perched on top of a three-storey building, while somebody's former home stood upon the roof of a primary school E As we walked on, shocked and silent, I wondered if the town could ever return to normal A local woman was shaking her head as she wandered down the road “I don't know if it’s good or bad that I survived," she said as we passed by Hearing her words, another man left with nothing spoke out: "Those of us who are left have a duty to help each other in any way possible No one is allowed to give up!" Standing together among the ruins and debris, we knew he was right [From: ON SCREEN, B1 & B2, Student’s Book, Express Publishing, 2011] Question 3: When Iris Morgan returned to the town, A the streets were blocked with rubble B she was amazed at what she saw C no building was left standing D she met many homeless people Question 4: By Sunday morning, A a further tsunami warning was expected B the worst of the emergency was over C the water level was still rising D all food supplies had run out Question 5: In the last paragraph the local man feels A surprised B angry C determined D confused Question 6: The word that is closest in meaning to ‘recede’ is A move further away B come nearer C turn back D run down Question 7: The man who escaped from a building A was one of several who escaped B couldn't believe how lucky he was C managed to rescue two others D couldn’t anything to save his parents Question 8: It took 30 minutes for A Iris and the camera crew to climb the hill B the town to be evacuated C the sea to break the water barrier D the entire town to be flooded Question 9: The first sign of the earthquake was A the earthquake siren B the cold weather C a ground movement D cracks in the road 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 10:A anymore B furthermore C sophomore D underscore Question 11:A compliance B comsumer C commuter D competent 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 12: All data in computer are changed into electronic pulses by an input unit A into B by C in computer D unit Question 13: The scientific method consists of forming hypotheses, collect data, and testing results A results B collect C consists of D scientific Question 14: The basic law of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division are taught to all elementary school students A division B law C to D school 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 15: Mum gave away all her worn-out clothes to the poor A ready-made B fresh-made C brand-new D home-made Question 16: Many parents feel reluctant to talk openly with their children A willing B grateful C easy D pleased 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: ~ Carol: “ .” ~ Brian: “He’s run away with $1,000, 000.” A The police are searching for Jim Tell me why B He looks very happy beside his wife C He looks a succesful businessman, doesn’t he? D He was caught in the act Question 18: ~ Aliosa: “Why hasn’t Jim been seen lately?” ~ Jeremy: “ ” A He’s just left B He’s visiting his girl friend in Spain C Love is not always found indoors D He’s talking to his boss Wait for the next call 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 THE ULTRAMAN The Ultraman World Championship is an exciting annual three-day endurance triathlon race It is held on the amazingly beautiful Pacific Big Island Hawaii over Thanksgiving weeknd The Ultraman triathlon is not like any other ordinary race and even the thought of competing in it is daunting The race covers a total of 515 km and offers a variety of terrains, scenery and challenges It is divided into three parts that have to be completed in no more than 12 hours each Participants who fail to reach the finish line within the time limits are automatically disqualified The first stage consists of a 10-km ocean swim followed by a gruelling 145-km cross-country bike ride involving mountain road climbs up to 1,828 m For the second stage, on the following day, the participants are pushed to their limits when they have to cycle 276 km of hilly roads from the Volcanoes National Park in the south of the island to Kohala in the northeast The competitors who survive the first two stages of the race can look forward to a whopping double marathon consisting of running an unbelievable total distance of 84 km instead of the usual 42 km Preparation for such a race needs to be serious and potential competitors would usually have to a lot of training sessions over a long period building up to the triathlon Some prefer to train moderately while others more intense training including cycling up to 200 km in one session, doing 40 to 50 km runs, or swimming several kilometres in cold water as well as following a strict diet Only the truly determined athlete takes on such a task Perhaps that is why the challenging race is limited to only 35 invited athletes no younger than 20 who wish to explore the extremes of physical and mental abilities The rules also state that entrants need to have a support team of at least two people throughout the entire course of the race Since its beginnings in the late 1970s, the Ultraman Triathlon has attracted athletes from around the world and its popularity has helped establish the triathlon as an Olympic sport The prize? Well, unlike many races, there is no great sum of money to be won, but for the entrants, the real prize is the glory of winning and achieving something truly amazing [From: ON SCREEN B1+ & B2, Student’s Book, Express Publishing, 2011] Question 19: In preparation for the race, all competitors A choose their own training programme B must practise swimming in cold water C must follow a strict diet D must very tough training Question 20: The maximum age allowed A is fifty B is twenty C is thirty-five D is not stated in the text Question 21: According to the text, the cross country cycle is difficult because A participants can easily be disqualified B the course goes through a variety of terrain C a lot of the course involves ascents D of the time limit Question 22: According to the writer, the idea of doing the Ultraman is A amazing B exciting C extraordinary D frightening Question 23: According to the text, the race differs from most other races in that A the athletes don't really win anything B only a few athletes participate C the entrants need a support team D it is difficult Question 24: The athletes have twelve hours to complete A each stage of the race B the 10-km swim C the whole race D the 145-km cycle Question 25: The word ‘gruelling’ is closest in meaning to A surprising B fearful C strenuous D disheartening 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 BREAKFAST CEREAL AND THE BRAIN The ideal breakfast, say scientists, is a glass of orange juice, a cup of coffee and a bowl of cereal People who start the day with a drink of vitamin C, a dose of caffeine and a (26) of their favourite cereal are happier and perform better throughout the morning, Andy Smith, of the University of Bristol, said A (27) of 600 people who were asked to record their breakfast (28) found that those who regularly ate cereal first thing in the morning had a more positive mood compared with those who ate other foods or had no breakfast Earlier research had shown that people whose (29) performance was measured immediately after eating breakfast of any kind performed 10 per cent better on tests of remembering, speed of response and (30) to concentrate, compared with those given only a cup of decaffeinated coffee In further research, Professor Smith said that people who drank four cups of coffee a day performed more (31) all day than those who drank less He suggested that sensible employers should get out free coffee or tea Question 26:A quantity B piece C helping D amount Question 27:A search B check C research D study Question 28:A habits B uses C ways D traditions Question 29:A mental B psychological C sensible D intelligent Question 30:A power B strength C ability D skill Question 31:A well B better C profitably D efficiently 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 32:A siren B tire C fire D miracle Question 33:A entail B encourage C enjoy D entertain Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 34: My children have the age when they can care for themselves A arrived B achieved C reached D realised Question 35: She's fallen rather .with her schoolwork since she's been swimming competitively A below B back C behind D down Question 36: The sales assistant was very and I bought a new laptop, a scanner and a printer! A convincing B convincingly C convince D convinced Question 37: The new head teacher has a huge difference since she arrived A marked B made C done D taken Question 38: It's difficult to tell identical twins A on B out C over D apart Question 39: There was a blank on Hannah’s face so I had no way of knowing whether she was upset A impression B expression C attitude D image Question 40: Kylie's new song ought to well in the charts - it's got good lyrics and a nice tune A harmonious B catchy C strident D melodious Question 41: Sarah delivered a(n) appeal to the court and asked for mercy A affectionate B emotional C sensational D sentimental Question 42: It's high time Bill got a steady job and He's almost 30 A turned down B settled in C turned in D settled down Question 43: Stirling is a town not far from Edinburgh A medium large B medium-sized C middle-sized D medium Question 44: We’d better tidy up the kitchen Mum will get angry A although B instead C elsewhere D or else Question 45: Air was escaping from the punctured tyre with a .sound A puffing B blowing C bubbling D hissing 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: The estimated increase in population in the city will mean that there won't be enough housing for everyone A The city needs to set aside some housing in case a large number of people move into it in the near future B The city will be short of housing for all the people living there due to the anticipated rise in the number of its inhabitants C The housing shortage the city is suffering is the result of the recent rise in population D Since we‘ve had enough housing in the city so far, we won‘t be short of accommodation in the future Question 47: It won't be long before we meet again A There‘s likelihood that we won‘t meet again B We will meet again later than planned C We will be meeting quite soon D Possibly, we won‘t meet again as soon as we want Question 48: He can hardly understand this matter because he's too young A Hardly can he understand this matter because he‘s too young B The matter is difficult but he can understand it C He is young, but he can understand this matter D This matter is too hard for him to understand 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 has been learning English for many years He should have realized sooner that his pronunciation was bad A No sooner has he been learning English for many years than he should have realized that his pronunciation was bad B He has been learning English for many years that he should have realized sooner that his pronunciation was bad C He has been learning English for many years to have soon realized that his pronunciation was bad D Though he has been learning English for many years, he did not realize sooner that his pronunciation was bad Question 50: He committed a lot of mistakes in his essay This proves he's not good at written English A He committed a lot ofmistakes in his essay, so this proves he's not good at written English B He committed a lot ofmistakes in his essay, which proves he's not good at written English C He committed a lot of mistakes in his essay and proves he's not good at written English D He committed a lot ofmistakes in his essay; therefore, this proves he's not good at written English 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 word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 1:A furthermore B underscore C anymore D sophomore Question 2:A commuter B compliance C competent D comsumer 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: The estimated increase in population in the city will mean that there won't be enough housing for everyone A The city needs to set aside some housing in case a large number of people move into it in the near future B Since we‘ve had enough housing in the city so far, we won‘t be short of accommodation in the future C The city will be short of housing for all the people living there due to the anticipated rise in the number of its inhabitants D The housing shortage the city is suffering is the result of the recent rise in population Question 4: He can hardly understand this matter because he's too young A This matter is too hard for him to understand B The matter is difficult but he can understand it C Hardly can he understand this matter because he‘s too young D He is young, but he can understand this matter Question 5: It won't be long before we meet again A We will meet again later than planned B We will be meeting quite soon C Possibly, we won‘t meet again as soon as we want D There‘s likelihood that we won‘t meet again 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: My children have the age when they can care for themselves A realised B reached C arrived D achieved Question 7: We’d better tidy up the kitchen Mum will get angry A elsewhere B or else C although D instead Question 8: She's fallen rather .with her schoolwork since she's been swimming competitively A back B below C down D behind Question 9: It's difficult to tell identical twins A apart B over C on D out Question 10: There was a blank on Hannah’s face so I had no way of knowing whether she was upset A impression B expression C image D attitude Question 11: Sarah delivered a(n) appeal to the court and asked for mercy A affectionate B emotional C sensational D sentimental Question 12: Kylie's new song ought to well in the charts - it's got good lyrics and a nice tune A strident B catchy C harmonious D melodious Question 13: It's high time Bill got a steady job and He's almost 30 A turned in B settled down C turned down D settled in Question 14: Air was escaping from the punctured tyre with a .sound A blowing B bubbling C puffing D hissing Question 15: Stirling is a town not far from Edinburgh A medium large B medium C medium-sized D middle-sized Question 16: The new head teacher has a huge difference since she arrived A marked B done C made D taken Question 17: The sales assistant was very and I bought a new laptop, a scanner and a printer! A convincingly B convince C convincing D convinced 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: Showbiz personalities are always greedy for success A hungry B eager C ready D willing Question 19: Your contract will set out the terms and conditions of your employment A prepare B give details C publish D send off 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: Mum gave away all her worn-out clothes to the poor A fresh-made B ready-made C home-made D brand-new Question 21: Many parents feel reluctant to talk openly with their children A pleased B grateful C willing D easy 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 22: The scientific method consists of forming hypotheses, collect data, and testing results A consists of B results C scientific D collect Question 23: All data in computer are changed into electronic pulses by an input unit A into B unit C in computer D by Question 24: The basic law of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division are taught to all elementary school students A school B to C division D law 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 BREAKFAST CEREAL AND THE BRAIN The ideal breakfast, say scientists, is a glass of orange juice, a cup of coffee and a bowl of cereal People who start the day with a drink of vitamin C, a dose of caffeine and a (25) of their favourite cereal are happier and perform better throughout the morning, Andy Smith, of the University of Bristol, said A (26) of 600 people who were asked to record their breakfast (27) found that those who regularly ate cereal first thing in the morning had a more positive mood compared with those who ate other foods or had no breakfast Earlier research had shown that people whose (28) performance was measured immediately after eating breakfast of any kind performed 10 per cent better on tests of remembering, speed of response and (29) to concentrate, compared with those given only a cup of decaffeinated coffee In further research, Professor Smith said that people who drank four cups of coffee a day performed more (30) all day than those who drank less He suggested that sensible employers should get out free coffee or tea Question 25:A quantity B piece C amount D helping Question 26:A research B search C study D check Question 27:A ways B traditions C uses D habits Question 28:A sensible B intelligent C mental D psychological Question 29:A strength B ability C power D skill Question 30:A profitably B better C efficiently D well 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 THE DAY THE TSUNAMI STRUCK A Friday, 11th March, 2011 started as an ordinary day I was with my camera crew covering a story about the scallop fishermen of the Miyagi prefecture It was a cold afternoon with a dark sky and it looked like it might snow I was just finishing the interview when, suddenly, around 14:45 the ground started shaking beneath our feet Even before the siren started to sound over the town, we knew it must be an earthquake! It became impossible to stand In a moment, enormous cracks appeared in the road B Local people said a tsunami was approaching and urged us to get away as soon as possible We climbed to higher ground above the town and waited A short time later we saw the sea rise up in a colossal wave and completely destroy the breakwater that was protecting the coastline We watched helplessly as the water flooded into the town streets and washed away everything in its path It seemed the whole town was afloat Cars, trees, even rows of houses were swept along in the raging torrent C The rising sea soon engulfed the whole town It had taken only 30 minutes Up on the hill, we huddled together with the evacuated residents and tried to keep warm We were in a state of shock and couldn't believe how rapidly it had all happened One man told me he had escaped from a building just before it was washed away He saw many people washed away with it Two of them were his parents; he had been unable to reach them and thought they must have drowned D We spent two nights up there on the hill On Sunday morning, as the water started to recede, we guessed there would be no further tsunami warnings We were also extremely hungry, so we decided to venture back down to the town in the unlikely hope of finding some food We couldn't believe our eyes when we saw the scale of the devastation Whole streets of houses had been flattened and were now reduced to heaps of rubble Some very weird sights greeted us: a double-decker bus that had been carried along in the flood was now perched on top of a three-storey building, while somebody's former home stood upon the roof of a primary school E As we walked on, shocked and silent, I wondered if the town could ever return to normal A local woman was shaking her head as she wandered down the road “I don't know if it’s good or bad that I survived," she said as we passed by Hearing her words, another man left with nothing spoke out: "Those of us who are left have a duty to help each other in any way possible No one is allowed to give up!" Standing together among the ruins and debris, we knew he was right [From: ON SCREEN, B1 & B2, Student’s Book, Express Publishing, 2011] Question 31: The first sign of the earthquake was A the earthquake siren C the cold weather Question 32: It took 30 minutes for A the sea to break the water barrier C Iris and the camera crew to climb the hill Question 33: The man who escaped from a building A managed to rescue two others C was one of several who escaped Question 34: By Sunday morning, B a ground movement D cracks in the road B the entire town to be flooded D the town to be evacuated B couldn't believe how lucky he was D couldn’t anything to save his parents A all food supplies had run out B a further tsunami warning was expected C the water level was still rising D the worst of the emergency was over Question 35: In the last paragraph the local man feels A determined B angry C surprised D confused Question 36: The word that is closest in meaning to ‘recede’ is A come nearer B turn back C run down D move further away Question 37: When Iris Morgan returned to the town, A she met many homeless people B the streets were blocked with rubble C she was amazed at what she saw D no building was left standing 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 THE ULTRAMAN The Ultraman World Championship is an exciting annual three-day endurance triathlon race It is held on the amazingly beautiful Pacific Big Island Hawaii over Thanksgiving weeknd The Ultraman triathlon is not like any other ordinary race and even the thought of competing in it is daunting The race covers a total of 515 km and offers a variety of terrains, scenery and challenges It is divided into three parts that have to be completed in no more than 12 hours each Participants who fail to reach the finish line within the time limits are automatically disqualified The first stage consists of a 10-km ocean swim followed by a gruelling 145-km cross-country bike ride involving mountain road climbs up to 1,828 m For the second stage, on the following day, the participants are pushed to their limits when they have to cycle 276 km of hilly roads from the Volcanoes National Park in the south of the island to Kohala in the northeast The competitors who survive the first two stages of the race can look forward to a whopping double marathon consisting of running an unbelievable total distance of 84 km instead of the usual 42 km Preparation for such a race needs to be serious and potential competitors would usually have to a lot of training sessions over a long period building up to the triathlon Some prefer to train moderately while others more intense training including cycling up to 200 km in one session, doing 40 to 50 km runs, or swimming several kilometres in cold water as well as following a strict diet Only the truly determined athlete takes on such a task Perhaps that is why the challenging race is limited to only 35 invited athletes no younger than 20 who wish to explore the extremes of physical and mental abilities The rules also state that entrants need to have a support team of at least two people throughout the entire course of the race Since its beginnings in the late 1970s, the Ultraman Triathlon has attracted athletes from around the world and its popularity has helped establish the triathlon as an Olympic sport The prize? Well, unlike many races, there is no great sum of money to be won, but for the entrants, the real prize is the glory of winning and achieving something truly amazing [From: ON SCREEN B1+ & B2, Student’s Book, Express Publishing, 2011] Question 38: According to the text, the cross country cycle is difficult because A a lot of the course involves ascents B of the time limit C participants can easily be disqualified D the course goes through a variety of terrain Question 39: The athletes have twelve hours to complete A the 10-km swim B the whole race C the 145-km cycle D each stage of the race Question 40: In preparation for the race, all competitors A choose their own training programme B must very tough training C must follow a strict diet D must practise swimming in cold water Question 41: According to the text, the race differs from most other races in that A it is difficult B only a few athletes participate C the entrants need a support team D the athletes don't really win anything Question 42: The maximum age allowed A is not stated in the text B is thirty-five C is fifty D is twenty Question 43: According to the writer, the idea of doing the Ultraman is A amazing B frightening C extraordinary D exciting Question 44: The word ‘gruelling’ is closest in meaning to A disheartening B strenuous C fearful D surprising 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 45: ~ Aliosa: “Why hasn’t Jim been seen lately?” ~ Jeremy: “ ” A He’s just left B Love is not always found indoors C He’s visiting his girl friend in Spain D He’s talking to his boss Wait for the next call Question 46: ~ Carol: “ .” ~ Brian: “He’s run away with $1,000, 000.” A He looks a succesful businessman, doesn’t he? B The police are searching for Jim Tell me why C He looks very happy beside his wife D He was caught in the act 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 47:A fire B miracle C tire D siren Question 48:A enjoy B entail C entertain D encourage 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 has been learning English for many years He should have realized sooner that his pronunciation was bad A No sooner has he been learning English for many years than he should have realized that his pronunciation was bad B He has been learning English for many years to have soon realized that his pronunciation was bad C Though he has been learning English for many years, he did not realize sooner that his pronunciation was bad D He has been learning English for many years that he should have realized sooner that his pronunciation was bad Question 50: He committed a lot of mistakes in his essay This proves he's not good at written English A He committed a lot ofmistakes in his essay; therefore, this proves he's not good at written English B He committed a lot of mistakes in his essay and proves he's not good at written English C He committed a lot ofmistakes in his essay, so this proves he's not good at written English D He committed a lot ofmistakes in his essay, which proves he's not good at written English 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 - 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 compliance B comsumer C commuter D competent Question 2:A underscore B furthermore C sophomore D anymore Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 3: My children have the age when they can care for themselves A achieved B arrived C realised D reached Question 4: She's fallen rather .with her schoolwork since she's been swimming competitively A behind B below C down D back Question 5: The sales assistant was very and I bought a new laptop, a scanner and a printer! A convinced B convince C convincing D convincingly Question 6: Air was escaping from the punctured tyre with a .sound A hissing B puffing C bubbling D blowing Question 7: It's difficult to tell identical twins A over B out C on D apart Question 8: There was a blank on Hannah’s face so I had no way of knowing whether she was upset A image B impression C expression D attitude Question 9: Kylie's new song ought to well in the charts - it's got good lyrics and a nice tune A strident B catchy C melodious D harmonious Question 10: It's high time Bill got a steady job and He's almost 30 A turned down B settled in C settled down D turned in Question 11: The new head teacher has a huge difference since she arrived A marked B made C taken D done Question 12: We’d better tidy up the kitchen Mum will get angry A although B elsewhere C or else D instead Question 13: Sarah delivered a(n) appeal to the court and asked for mercy A affectionate B emotional C sensational D sentimental Question 14: Stirling is a town not far from Edinburgh A medium large B medium-sized C medium D middle-sized 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 15: Showbiz personalities are always greedy for success A hungry B eager C willing D ready Question 16: Your contract will set out the terms and conditions of your employment A give details B send off C publish D prepare 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 17: He can hardly understand this matter because he's too young A He is young, but he can understand this matter B This matter is too hard for him to understand C The matter is difficult but he can understand it D Hardly can he understand this matter because he‘s too young Question 18: It won't be long before we meet again A Possibly, we won‘t meet again as soon as we want B There‘s likelihood that we won‘t meet again C We will meet again later than planned D We will be meeting quite soon Question 19: The estimated increase in population in the city will mean that there won't be enough housing for everyone A The city needs to set aside some housing in case a large number of people move into it in the near future B Since we‘ve had enough housing in the city so far, we won‘t be short of accommodation in the future C The city will be short of housing for all the people living there due to the anticipated rise in the number of its inhabitants D The housing shortage the city is suffering is the result of the recent rise in population 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: Mum gave away all her worn-out clothes to the poor A ready-made B home-made C brand-new D fresh-made Question 21: Many parents feel reluctant to talk openly with their children A grateful B pleased C easy D willing 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 BREAKFAST CEREAL AND THE BRAIN The ideal breakfast, say scientists, is a glass of orange juice, a cup of coffee and a bowl of cereal People who start the day with a drink of vitamin C, a dose of caffeine and a (22) of their favourite cereal are happier and perform better throughout the morning, Andy Smith, of the University of Bristol, said A (23) of 600 people who were asked to record their breakfast (24) found that those who regularly ate cereal first thing in the morning had a more positive mood compared with those who ate other foods or had no breakfast Earlier research had shown that people whose (25) performance was measured immediately after eating breakfast of any kind performed 10 per cent better on tests of remembering, speed of response and (26) to concentrate, compared with those given only a cup of decaffeinated coffee In further research, Professor Smith said that people who drank four cups of coffee a day performed more (27) all day than those who drank less He suggested that sensible employers should get out free coffee or tea Question 22:A helping B amount C quantity D piece Question 23:A research B search C study D check Question 24:A ways B uses C habits D traditions Question 25:A sensible B mental C psychological D intelligent Question 26:A strength B ability C power D skill Question 27:A well B better C efficiently D profitably Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 28:A fire B tire C miracle D siren Question 29:A entertain B enjoy C encourage D entail 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 THE DAY THE TSUNAMI STRUCK A Friday, 11th March, 2011 started as an ordinary day I was with my camera crew covering a story about the scallop fishermen of the Miyagi prefecture It was a cold afternoon with a dark sky and it looked like it might snow I was just finishing the interview when, suddenly, around 14:45 the ground started shaking beneath our feet Even before the siren started to sound over the town, we knew it must be an earthquake! It became impossible to stand In a moment, enormous cracks appeared in the road B Local people said a tsunami was approaching and urged us to get away as soon as possible We climbed to higher ground above the town and waited A short time later we saw the sea rise up in a colossal wave and completely destroy the breakwater that was protecting the coastline We watched helplessly as the water flooded into the town streets and washed away everything in its path It seemed the whole town was afloat Cars, trees, even rows of houses were swept along in the raging torrent C The rising sea soon engulfed the whole town It had taken only 30 minutes Up on the hill, we huddled together with the evacuated residents and tried to keep warm We were in a state of shock and couldn't believe how rapidly it had all happened One man told me he had escaped from a building just before it was washed away He saw many people washed away with it Two of them were his parents; he had been unable to reach them and thought they must have drowned D We spent two nights up there on the hill On Sunday morning, as the water started to recede, we guessed there would be no further tsunami warnings We were also extremely hungry, so we decided to venture back down to the town in the unlikely hope of finding some food We couldn't believe our eyes when we saw the scale of the devastation Whole streets of houses had been flattened and were now reduced to heaps of rubble Some very weird sights greeted us: a double-decker bus that had been carried along in the flood was now perched on top of a three-storey building, while somebody's former home stood upon the roof of a primary school E As we walked on, shocked and silent, I wondered if the town could ever return to normal A local woman was shaking her head as she wandered down the road “I don't know if it’s good or bad that I survived," she said as we passed by Hearing her words, another man left with nothing spoke out: "Those of us who are left have a duty to help each other in any way possible No one is allowed to give up!" Standing together among the ruins and debris, we knew he was right [From: ON SCREEN, B1 & B2, Student’s Book, Express Publishing, 2011] Question 30: By Sunday morning, A the worst of the emergency was over B all food supplies had run out C a further tsunami warning was expected D the water level was still rising Question 31: The word that is closest in meaning to ‘recede’ is A turn back B come nearer C move further away D run down Question 32: It took 30 minutes for A the sea to break the water barrier B Iris and the camera crew to climb the hill C the town to be evacuated D the entire town to be flooded Question 33: In the last paragraph the local man feels A angry B determined C confused D surprised Question 34: When Iris Morgan returned to the town, A she met many homeless people B the streets were blocked with rubble C she was amazed at what she saw D no building was left standing Question 35: The first sign of the earthquake was A a ground movement B the earthquake siren C cracks in the road D the cold weather Question 36: The man who escaped from a building A couldn’t anything to save his parents B was one of several who escaped C managed to rescue two others D couldn't believe how lucky he was 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 THE ULTRAMAN The Ultraman World Championship is an exciting annual three-day endurance triathlon race It is held on the amazingly beautiful Pacific Big Island Hawaii over Thanksgiving weeknd The Ultraman triathlon is not like any other ordinary race and even the thought of competing in it is daunting The race covers a total of 515 km and offers a variety of terrains, scenery and challenges It is divided into three parts that have to be completed in no more than 12 hours each Participants who fail to reach the finish line within the time limits are automatically disqualified The first stage consists of a 10-km ocean swim followed by a gruelling 145-km cross-country bike ride involving mountain road climbs up to 1,828 m For the second stage, on the following day, the participants are pushed to their limits when they have to cycle 276 km of hilly roads from the Volcanoes National Park in the south of the island to Kohala in the northeast The competitors who survive the first two stages of the race can look forward to a whopping double marathon consisting of running an unbelievable total distance of 84 km instead of the usual 42 km Preparation for such a race needs to be serious and potential competitors would usually have to a lot of training sessions over a long period building up to the triathlon Some prefer to train moderately while others more intense training including cycling up to 200 km in one session, doing 40 to 50 km runs, or swimming several kilometres in cold water as well as following a strict diet Only the truly determined athlete takes on such a task Perhaps that is why the challenging race is limited to only 35 invited athletes no younger than 20 who wish to explore the extremes of physical and mental abilities The rules also state that entrants need to have a support team of at least two people throughout the entire course of the race Since its beginnings in the late 1970s, the Ultraman Triathlon has attracted athletes from around the world and its popularity has helped establish the triathlon as an Olympic sport The prize? Well, unlike many races, there is no great sum of money to be won, but for the entrants, the real prize is the glory of winning and achieving something truly amazing [From: ON SCREEN B1+ & B2, Student’s Book, Express Publishing, 2011] Question 37: According to the text, the cross country cycle is difficult because A of the time limit B the course goes through a variety of terrain C a lot of the course involves ascents D participants can easily be disqualified Question 38: According to the text, the race differs from most other races in that A the athletes don't really win anything B only a few athletes participate C the entrants need a support team D it is difficult Question 39: According to the writer, the idea of doing the Ultraman is A extraordinary B amazing C exciting D frightening Question 40: The maximum age allowed A is twenty B is fifty C is not stated in the text D is thirty-five Question 41: The athletes have twelve hours to complete A the whole race B the 10-km swim C the 145-km cycle D each stage of the race Question 42: The word ‘gruelling’ is closest in meaning to A disheartening B surprising C fearful D strenuous Question 43: In preparation for the race, all competitors A choose their own training programme B must very tough training C must follow a strict diet D must practise swimming in cold water Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 44: The basic law of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division are taught to all elementary school students A law B school C to D division Question 45: All data in computer are changed into electronic pulses by an input unit A by B in computer C into D unit Question 46: The scientific method consists of forming hypotheses, collect data, and testing results A results B collect C scientific D consists of 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 47: ~ Aliosa: “Why hasn’t Jim been seen lately?” ~ Jeremy: “ ” A He’s talking to his boss Wait for the next call B Love is not always found indoors C He’s visiting his girl friend in Spain D He’s just left Question 48: ~ Carol: “ .” ~ Brian: “He’s run away with $1,000, 000.” A He was caught in the act B He looks a succesful businessman, doesn’t he? C He looks very happy beside his wife D The police are searching for Jim Tell me why 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 has been learning English for many years He should have realized sooner that his pronunciation was bad A He has been learning English for many years to have soon realized that his pronunciation was bad B Though he has been learning English for many years, he did not realize sooner that his pronunciation was bad C He has been learning English for many years that he should have realized sooner that his pronunciation was bad D No sooner has he been learning English for many years than he should have realized that his pronunciation was bad Question 50: He committed a lot of mistakes in his essay This proves he's not good at written English A He committed a lot of mistakes in his essay and proves he's not good at written English B He committed a lot ofmistakes in his essay, which proves he's not good at written English C He committed a lot ofmistakes in his essay, so this proves he's not good at written English D He committed a lot ofmistakes in his essay; therefore, this proves he's not good at written English 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 anymore B furthermore C underscore D sophomore Question 2:A commuter B competent C comsumer D compliance 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 tire B miracle C fire D siren Question 4:A entertain B entail C enjoy D encourage 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 5: ~ Aliosa: “Why hasn’t Jim been seen lately?” ~ Jeremy: “ ” A He’s visiting his girl friend in Spain B He’s just left C Love is not always found indoors D He’s talking to his boss Wait for the next call Question 6: ~ Carol: “ .” ~ Brian: “He’s run away with $1,000, 000.” A He looks a succesful businessman, doesn’t he? B He looks very happy beside his wife C He was caught in the act D The police are searching for Jim Tell me why 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 7: Many parents feel reluctant to talk openly with their children A willing B pleased C easy D grateful Question 8: Mum gave away all her worn-out clothes to the poor A fresh-made B home-made C brand-new D ready-made 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 9: He can hardly understand this matter because he's too young A The matter is difficult but he can understand it B Hardly can he understand this matter because he‘s too young C He is young, but he can understand this matter D This matter is too hard for him to understand Question 10: The estimated increase in population in the city will mean that there won't be enough housing for everyone A The city will be short of housing for all the people living there due to the anticipated rise in the number of its inhabitants B The housing shortage the city is suffering is the result of the recent rise in population C Since we‘ve had enough housing in the city so far, we won‘t be short of accommodation in the future D The city needs to set aside some housing in case a large number of people move into it in the near future Question 11: It won't be long before we meet again A We will meet again later than planned B There‘s likelihood that we won‘t meet again C We will be meeting quite soon D Possibly, we won‘t meet again as soon as we want Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 12: The sales assistant was very and I bought a new laptop, a scanner and a printer! A convinced B convincing C convince D convincingly Question 13: There was a blank on Hannah’s face so I had no way of knowing whether she was upset A image B attitude C expression D impression Question 14: It's high time Bill got a steady job and He's almost 30 A settled down B settled in C turned in D turned down Question 15: Kylie's new song ought to well in the charts - it's got good lyrics and a nice tune A strident B melodious C harmonious D catchy Question 16: It's difficult to tell identical twins A out B over C on D apart Question 17: The new head teacher has a huge difference since she arrived A done B taken C made D marked Question 18: Sarah delivered a(n) appeal to the court and asked for mercy A affectionate B sensational C sentimental D emotional Question 19: Stirling is a town not far from Edinburgh A medium B middle-sized C medium-sized D medium large Question 20: We’d better tidy up the kitchen Mum will get angry A elsewhere B instead C or else D although Question 21: She's fallen rather .with her schoolwork since she's been swimming competitively A down B behind C below D back Question 22: Air was escaping from the punctured tyre with a .sound A blowing B puffing C hissing D bubbling Question 23: My children have the age when they can care for themselves A arrived B realised C reached D achieved 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 24: Your contract will set out the terms and conditions of your employment A give details B send off C publish D prepare Question 25: Showbiz personalities are always greedy for success A hungry B willing C eager D ready 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 THE DAY THE TSUNAMI STRUCK A Friday, 11th March, 2011 started as an ordinary day I was with my camera crew covering a story about the scallop fishermen of the Miyagi prefecture It was a cold afternoon with a dark sky and it looked like it might snow I was just finishing the interview when, suddenly, around 14:45 the ground started shaking beneath our feet Even before the siren started to sound over the town, we knew it must be an earthquake! It became impossible to stand In a moment, enormous cracks appeared in the road B Local people said a tsunami was approaching and urged us to get away as soon as possible We climbed to higher ground above the town and waited A short time later we saw the sea rise up in a colossal wave and completely destroy the breakwater that was protecting the coastline We watched helplessly as the water flooded into the town streets and washed away everything in its path It seemed the whole town was afloat Cars, trees, even rows of houses were swept along in the raging torrent C The rising sea soon engulfed the whole town It had taken only 30 minutes Up on the hill, we huddled together with the evacuated residents and tried to keep warm We were in a state of shock and couldn't believe how rapidly it had all happened One man told me he had escaped from a building just before it was washed away He saw many people washed away with it Two of them were his parents; he had been unable to reach them and thought they must have drowned D We spent two nights up there on the hill On Sunday morning, as the water started to recede, we guessed there would be no further tsunami warnings We were also extremely hungry, so we decided to venture back down to the town in the unlikely hope of finding some food We couldn't believe our eyes when we saw the scale of the devastation Whole streets of houses had been flattened and were now reduced to heaps of rubble Some very weird sights greeted us: a double-decker bus that had been carried along in the flood was now perched on top of a three-storey building, while somebody's former home stood upon the roof of a primary school E As we walked on, shocked and silent, I wondered if the town could ever return to normal A local woman was shaking her head as she wandered down the road “I don't know if it’s good or bad that I survived," she said as we passed by Hearing her words, another man left with nothing spoke out: "Those of us who are left have a duty to help each other in any way possible No one is allowed to give up!" Standing together among the ruins and debris, we knew he was right [From: ON SCREEN, B1 & B2, Student’s Book, Express Publishing, 2011] Question 26: The first sign of the earthquake was A the cold weather B a ground movement C the earthquake siren D cracks in the road Question 27: When Iris Morgan returned to the town, A she met many homeless people B no building was left standing C the streets were blocked with rubble D she was amazed at what she saw Question 28: It took 30 minutes for A the entire town to be flooded B the sea to break the water barrier C the town to be evacuated D Iris and the camera crew to climb the hill Question 29: The word that is closest in meaning to ‘recede’ is A run down B come nearer C move further away D turn back Question 30: By Sunday morning, A all food supplies had run out B the worst of the emergency was over C the water level was still rising D a further tsunami warning was expected Question 31: The man who escaped from a building A couldn't believe how lucky he was B couldn’t anything to save his parents C was one of several who escaped D managed to rescue two others Question 32: In the last paragraph the local man feels A confused B surprised C angry D determined 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 THE ULTRAMAN The Ultraman World Championship is an exciting annual three-day endurance triathlon race It is held on the amazingly beautiful Pacific Big Island Hawaii over Thanksgiving weeknd The Ultraman triathlon is not like any other ordinary race and even the thought of competing in it is daunting The race covers a total of 515 km and offers a variety of terrains, scenery and challenges It is divided into three parts that have to be completed in no more than 12 hours each Participants who fail to reach the finish line within the time limits are automatically disqualified The first stage consists of a 10-km ocean swim followed by a gruelling 145-km cross-country bike ride involving mountain road climbs up to 1,828 m For the second stage, on the following day, the participants are pushed to their limits when they have to cycle 276 km of hilly roads from the Volcanoes National Park in the south of the island to Kohala in the northeast The competitors who survive the first two stages of the race can look forward to a whopping double marathon consisting of running an unbelievable total distance of 84 km instead of the usual 42 km Preparation for such a race needs to be serious and potential competitors would usually have to a lot of training sessions over a long period building up to the triathlon Some prefer to train moderately while others more intense training including cycling up to 200 km in one session, doing 40 to 50 km runs, or swimming several kilometres in cold water as well as following a strict diet Only the truly determined athlete takes on such a task Perhaps that is why the challenging race is limited to only 35 invited athletes no younger than 20 who wish to explore the extremes of physical and mental abilities The rules also state that entrants need to have a support team of at least two people throughout the entire course of the race Since its beginnings in the late 1970s, the Ultraman Triathlon has attracted athletes from around the world and its popularity has helped establish the triathlon as an Olympic sport The prize? Well, unlike many races, there is no great sum of money to be won, but for the entrants, the real prize is the glory of winning and achieving something truly amazing [From: ON SCREEN B1+ & B2, Student’s Book, Express Publishing, 2011] Question 33: The maximum age allowed A is twenty B is not stated in the text C is fifty D is thirty-five Question 34: The athletes have twelve hours to complete A the 10-km swim B each stage of the race C the whole race D the 145-km cycle Question 35: According to the text, the cross country cycle is difficult because A the course goes through a variety of terrain B a lot of the course involves ascents C participants can easily be disqualified D of the time limit Question 36: In preparation for the race, all competitors A must follow a strict diet B must practise swimming in cold water C choose their own training programme D must very tough training Question 37: The word ‘gruelling’ is closest in meaning to A surprising B strenuous C disheartening D fearful Question 38: According to the writer, the idea of doing the Ultraman is A extraordinary B frightening C amazing D exciting Question 39: According to the text, the race differs from most other races in that A only a few athletes participate B it is difficult C the entrants need a support team D the athletes don't really win anything 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 BREAKFAST CEREAL AND THE BRAIN The ideal breakfast, say scientists, is a glass of orange juice, a cup of coffee and a bowl of cereal People who start the day with a drink of vitamin C, a dose of caffeine and a (40) of their favourite cereal are happier and perform better throughout the morning, Andy Smith, of the University of Bristol, said A (41) of 600 people who were asked to record their breakfast (42) found that those who regularly ate cereal first thing in the morning had a more positive mood compared with those who ate other foods or had no breakfast Earlier research had shown that people whose (43) performance was measured immediately after eating breakfast of any kind performed 10 per cent better on tests of remembering, speed of response and (44) to concentrate, compared with those given only a cup of decaffeinated coffee In further research, Professor Smith said that people who drank four cups of coffee a day performed more (45) all day than those who drank less He suggested that sensible employers should get out free coffee or tea Question 40:A piece B helping C amount D quantity Question 41:A research B study C check D search Question 42:A ways B habits C traditions D uses Question 43:A sensible B psychological C mental D intelligent Question 44:A skill B ability C strength D power Question 45:A profitably B well C better D efficiently 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: The basic law of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division are taught to all elementary school students A school B law C division D to Question 47: All data in computer are changed into electronic pulses by an input unit A by B in computer C into D unit Question 48: The scientific method consists of forming hypotheses, collect data, and testing results A results B collect C scientific D consists of 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 committed a lot of mistakes in his essay This proves he's not good at written English A He committed a lot of mistakes in his essay and proves he's not good at written English B He committed a lot ofmistakes in his essay, which proves he's not good at written English C He committed a lot ofmistakes in his essay; therefore, this proves he's not good at written English D He committed a lot ofmistakes in his essay, so this proves he's not good at written English Question 50: He has been learning English for many years He should have realized sooner that his pronunciation was bad A Though he has been learning English for many years, he did not realize sooner that his pronunciation was bad B No sooner has he been learning English for many years than he should have realized that his pronunciation was bad C He has been learning English for many years that he should have realized sooner that his pronunciation was bad D He has been learning English for many years to have soon realized that his pronunciation was bad 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 competent B compliance C commuter D comsumer Question 2:A sophomore B furthermore C underscore D anymore 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 siren B fire C tire D miracle Question 4:A entertain B entail C encourage D enjoy 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 5: He has been learning English for many years He should have realized sooner that his pronunciation was bad A He has been learning English for many years that he should have realized sooner that his pronunciation was bad B Though he has been learning English for many years, he did not realize sooner that his pronunciation was bad C He has been learning English for many years to have soon realized that his pronunciation was bad D No sooner has he been learning English for many years than he should have realized that his pronunciation was bad Question 6: He committed a lot of mistakes in his essay This proves he's not good at written English A He committed a lot ofmistakes in his essay, so this proves he's not good at written English B He committed a lot ofmistakes in his essay; therefore, this proves he's not good at written English C He committed a lot of mistakes in his essay and proves he's not good at written English D He committed a lot ofmistakes in his essay, which proves he's not good at written English 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 7: Many parents feel reluctant to talk openly with their children A willing B easy C pleased D grateful Question 8: Mum gave away all her worn-out clothes to the poor A brand-new B home-made C fresh-made D ready-made 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 9: Showbiz personalities are always greedy for success A willing B ready C eager D hungry Question 10: Your contract will set out the terms and conditions of your employment A publish B send off C give details D prepare 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 THE ULTRAMAN The Ultraman World Championship is an exciting annual three-day endurance triathlon race It is held on the amazingly beautiful Pacific Big Island Hawaii over Thanksgiving weeknd The Ultraman triathlon is not like any other ordinary race and even the thought of competing in it is daunting The race covers a total of 515 km and offers a variety of terrains, scenery and challenges It is divided into three parts that have to be completed in no more than 12 hours each Participants who fail to reach the finish line within the time limits are automatically disqualified The first stage consists of a 10-km ocean swim followed by a gruelling 145-km cross-country bike ride involving mountain road climbs up to 1,828 m For the second stage, on the following day, the participants are pushed to their limits when they have to cycle 276 km of hilly roads from the Volcanoes National Park in the south of the island to Kohala in the northeast The competitors who survive the first two stages of the race can look forward to a whopping double marathon consisting of running an unbelievable total distance of 84 km instead of the usual 42 km Preparation for such a race needs to be serious and potential competitors would usually have to a lot of training sessions over a long period building up to the triathlon Some prefer to train moderately while others more intense training including cycling up to 200 km in one session, doing 40 to 50 km runs, or swimming several kilometres in cold water as well as following a strict diet Only the truly determined athlete takes on such a task Perhaps that is why the challenging race is limited to only 35 invited athletes no younger than 20 who wish to explore the extremes of physical and mental abilities The rules also state that entrants need to have a support team of at least two people throughout the entire course of the race Since its beginnings in the late 1970s, the Ultraman Triathlon has attracted athletes from around the world and its popularity has helped establish the triathlon as an Olympic sport The prize? Well, unlike many races, there is no great sum of money to be won, but for the entrants, the real prize is the glory of winning and achieving something truly amazing [From: ON SCREEN B1+ & B2, Student’s Book, Express Publishing, 2011] Question 11: The maximum age allowed A is fifty B is twenty C is thirty-five D is not stated in the text Question 12: According to the text, the race differs from most other races in that A the entrants need a support team B it is difficult C only a few athletes participate D the athletes don't really win anything Question 13: The word ‘gruelling’ is closest in meaning to A disheartening B fearful C surprising D strenuous Question 14: The athletes have twelve hours to complete A each stage of the race B the 145-km cycle C the 10-km swim D the whole race Question 15: According to the text, the cross country cycle is difficult because A the course goes through a variety of terrain B participants can easily be disqualified C of the time limit D a lot of the course involves ascents Question 16: In preparation for the race, all competitors A must very tough training B must practise swimming in cold water C choose their own training programme D must follow a strict diet Question 17: According to the writer, the idea of doing the Ultraman is A exciting B extraordinary C frightening D amazing 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 BREAKFAST CEREAL AND THE BRAIN The ideal breakfast, say scientists, is a glass of orange juice, a cup of coffee and a bowl of cereal People who start the day with a drink of vitamin C, a dose of caffeine and a (18) of their favourite cereal are happier and perform better throughout the morning, Andy Smith, of the University of Bristol, said A (19) of 600 people who were asked to record their breakfast (20) found that those who regularly ate cereal first thing in the morning had a more positive mood compared with those who ate other foods or had no breakfast Earlier research had shown that people whose (21) performance was measured immediately after eating breakfast of any kind performed 10 per cent better on tests of remembering, speed of response and (22) to concentrate, compared with those given only a cup of decaffeinated coffee In further research, Professor Smith said that people who drank four cups of coffee a day performed more (23) all day than those who drank less He suggested that sensible employers should get out free coffee or tea Question 18:A piece B amount C quantity D helping Question 19:A check B research C search D study Question 20:A uses B traditions C ways D habits Question 21:A psychological B sensible C intelligent D mental Question 22:A ability B power C skill D strength Question 23:A well B profitably C efficiently D better 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 THE DAY THE TSUNAMI STRUCK A Friday, 11th March, 2011 started as an ordinary day I was with my camera crew covering a story about the scallop fishermen of the Miyagi prefecture It was a cold afternoon with a dark sky and it looked like it might snow I was just finishing the interview when, suddenly, around 14:45 the ground started shaking beneath our feet Even before the siren started to sound over the town, we knew it must be an earthquake! It became impossible to stand In a moment, enormous cracks appeared in the road B Local people said a tsunami was approaching and urged us to get away as soon as possible We climbed to higher ground above the town and waited A short time later we saw the sea rise up in a colossal wave and completely destroy the breakwater that was protecting the coastline We watched helplessly as the water flooded into the town streets and washed away everything in its path It seemed the whole town was afloat Cars, trees, even rows of houses were swept along in the raging torrent C The rising sea soon engulfed the whole town It had taken only 30 minutes Up on the hill, we huddled together with the evacuated residents and tried to keep warm We were in a state of shock and couldn't believe how rapidly it had all happened One man told me he had escaped from a building just before it was washed away He saw many people washed away with it Two of them were his parents; he had been unable to reach them and thought they must have drowned D We spent two nights up there on the hill On Sunday morning, as the water started to recede, we guessed there would be no further tsunami warnings We were also extremely hungry, so we decided to venture back down to the town in the unlikely hope of finding some food We couldn't believe our eyes when we saw the scale of the devastation Whole streets of houses had been flattened and were now reduced to heaps of rubble Some very weird sights greeted us: a double-decker bus that had been carried along in the flood was now perched on top of a three-storey building, while somebody's former home stood upon the roof of a primary school E As we walked on, shocked and silent, I wondered if the town could ever return to normal A local woman was shaking her head as she wandered down the road “I don't know if it’s good or bad that I survived," she said as we passed by Hearing her words, another man left with nothing spoke out: "Those of us who are left have a duty to help each other in any way possible No one is allowed to give up!" Standing together among the ruins and debris, we knew he was right [From: ON SCREEN, B1 & B2, Student’s Book, Express Publishing, 2011] Question 24: The first sign of the earthquake was A the earthquake siren C cracks in the road Question 25: It took 30 minutes for A Iris and the camera crew to climb the hill B a ground movement D the cold weather B the town to be evacuated C the sea to break the water barrier D the entire town to be flooded Question 26: In the last paragraph the local man feels A confused B angry C determined D surprised Question 27: When Iris Morgan returned to the town, A she was amazed at what she saw B she met many homeless people C the streets were blocked with rubble D no building was left standing Question 28: The man who escaped from a building A couldn't believe how lucky he was B was one of several who escaped C couldn’t anything to save his parents D managed to rescue two others Question 29: By Sunday morning, A the water level was still rising B all food supplies had run out C the worst of the emergency was over D a further tsunami warning was expected Question 30: The word that is closest in meaning to ‘recede’ is A turn back B move further away C run down D come nearer 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 31: ~ Aliosa: “Why hasn’t Jim been seen lately?” ~ Jeremy: “ ” A Love is not always found indoors B He’s just left C He’s talking to his boss Wait for the next call D He’s visiting his girl friend in Spain Question 32: ~ Carol: “ .” ~ Brian: “He’s run away with $1,000, 000.” A He looks very happy beside his wife B The police are searching for Jim Tell me why C He looks a succesful businessman, doesn’t he? D He was caught in the act Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 33: Air was escaping from the punctured tyre with a .sound A puffing B bubbling C blowing D hissing Question 34: It's difficult to tell identical twins A apart B out C over D on Question 35: It's high time Bill got a steady job and He's almost 30 A turned in B settled in C turned down D settled down Question 36: My children have the age when they can care for themselves A achieved B arrived C realised D reached Question 37: The new head teacher has a huge difference since she arrived A made B taken C marked D done Question 38: There was a blank on Hannah’s face so I had no way of knowing whether she was upset A impression B expression C image D attitude Question 39: Kylie's new song ought to well in the charts - it's got good lyrics and a nice tune A melodious B harmonious C catchy D strident Question 40: The sales assistant was very and I bought a new laptop, a scanner and a printer! A convince B convincing C convinced D convincingly Question 41: Stirling is a town not far from Edinburgh A medium large B middle-sized C medium D medium-sized Question 42: She's fallen rather .with her schoolwork since she's been swimming competitively A down B back C below D behind Question 43: We’d better tidy up the kitchen Mum will get angry A elsewhere B although C or else D instead Question 44: Sarah delivered a(n) appeal to the court and asked for mercy A sensational B sentimental C emotional D affectionate 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 45: He can hardly understand this matter because he's too young A The matter is difficult but he can understand it B He is young, but he can understand this matter C This matter is too hard for him to understand D Hardly can he understand this matter because he‘s too young Question 46: The estimated increase in population in the city will mean that there won't be enough housing for everyone A Since we‘ve had enough housing in the city so far, we won‘t be short of accommodation in the future B The housing shortage the city is suffering is the result of the recent rise in population C The city needs to set aside some housing in case a large number of people move into it in the near future D The city will be short of housing for all the people living there due to the anticipated rise in the number of its inhabitants Question 47: It won't be long before we meet again A There‘s likelihood that we won‘t meet again B We will be meeting quite soon C Possibly, we won‘t meet again as soon as we want D We will meet again later than planned 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 48: The basic law of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division are taught to all elementary school students A school B law C division D to Question 49: All data in computer are changed into electronic pulses by an input unit A by B unit C in computer D into Question 50: The scientific method consists of forming hypotheses, collect data, and testing results A collect B scientific C consists of D results The End ... therefore, this proves he's not good at written English 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... understand this matter because he's too young A Hardly can he understand this matter because he‘s too young B The matter is difficult but he can understand it C He is young, but he can understand this... hardly understand this matter because he's too young A This matter is too hard for him to understand B The matter is difficult but he can understand it C Hardly can he understand this matter because