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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 11 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 underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 1: She has done her efforts to win a place in that company A has done B that C a place D efforts to win Question 2: Do you used to living in such a hot country? A such a B Do you C hot country D living Question 3: Only few tourists come to our town in the festival season A in B the festival season C Only few D come to 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 4: He swore he'd pay her back for all she'd done to him A be grateful to B avenge C retaliate D return money to Question 5: We left the party in a sombre mood A angry B sad C happy D cheerful 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 UNIQUE UNDERWATER CREATURES A Seahorses are beautiful and unusual fish that have captured the imagination of writers and artists for millennia, and which feature in the ancient mythology, legends and folklore of many countries Seahorses seem so magical that, to this very day, many people still believe they only exist in children’s stories But the fact is, these delicate and shy little creatures are very real! B Scientists believe seahorses evolved at least 40 million years ago, and have survived from ancient times with only very small changes in their body structure and function Seahorses have a peculiar appearance They have a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, and a long, curved tail like a monkey Their little bodies are covered in bony plates, not scales, and their tiny eyes resemble a chameleon's Because of their confusing anatomy, for many years, people didn't know whether seahorses were a fish, an insect or a shellfish! Today, scientists know without a doubt that seahorses are fish because they have gills, a swim bladder and fins C Seahorses live mostly in shallow, warm waters They are not strong swimmers, using only a back fin and a pair of tiny fins behind their eyes to push them through the water Seahorses spend a lot of time attached to seaweed or sea grass.They are able to hang on to sea grass and seaweed by wrapping their tails around the stems, which helps them to avoid being swept away by strong currents While they hang from sea grass, their long, tube-like mouth, which has no teeth, acts like a hoover for food, sucking up plankton Strangely, seahorses have no stomach so they can’t store their food This means they have to eat fairly continuously throughout the day D Another unique characteristic of seahorses is that they (along with their cousins, the pipefish) are the only creatures in the animal kingdom where the male, not the female, becomes pregnant and gives birth to babies! The female produces eggs and places them in a pouch inside the male, where they are fertilised The male gives birth to between and 200 young Amazingly, just a few hours after the male gives birth, the female will once again place eggs in the male’s pouch What’s more, it will be the same female because seahorses mate for life! E Sadly, seahorses are in danger all over the world Their habitats are being destroyed by human activities People catch seahorses for pets and for souvenirs In Asia, people believe seahorses have magical powers so they are used in traditional Chinese medicine The most endangered seahorse in the world is the Knysna seahorse, which is only found in South Africa The reason it is in grave danger is that it has an exceptionally limited distribution range - it is only found in three estuaries in the whole of South Africa Unless these estuaries are conserved, South Africa will lose its only seahorse species for good Question 6: Scientists believe modern-day seahorses A have poor eyesight B may be related to the chameleon C took very similar to prehistoric seahorses D are able to change their body structure Question 7: Eating for seahorses A is difficult as they don't have teeth B requires them to chow continuously C involves storing plankton in their bodies D takes up a lot of their time Question 8: Seahorses attach themselves to seaweed and sea grass A to stay sale In rough waters B when they want to travel long distances C using their mouths and tails D in order to eat it Question 9: Which word below is closest in meaning to “grave”? A so deep B so great C seriously bad D so heavy Question 10: The Knysna seahorse A is found throughout South Africa B is used as medicine in some cultures C is tho rarest of South Africa's three seashores species D is in more danger than any other seahorse species Question 11: When it comes to reproduction, seahorses A are the only fish where the males give birth B like to mate with as many different seahorses as possible C are pregnant more or less continuously D give birth to very small numbers of young Question 12: The phrase “fertilised” is closest in meaning to A made to produce more young ones B caused to develop into young ones C made to abound with young ones D added manure to enrich new eggs Question 13: Some people are convinced that seahorses A are imaginary creatures B should fea:ure in more children's stories C are too small and timid to survive D have the ability to perform magic 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 14:A continue B residue C avenue D barbecue Question 15:A nutrient B consistent C continent D sentiment 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 16: You're trying to soften me up so I'll drive you to Jodie's house, aren't you? A persuade B hack off C reproach D cajole Question 17: She just needed someone who would lend a sympathetic ear to her once in a while A lend her some earrings B hear something for C interpret something for D turn a deaf ear to 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 18: ~ Girl: “Can I try this on?” ~ Woman: “ .” A Of course It’s cheaper than the red one B Yes The changing room is next to the stairs C O.K Your efforts will be appreciated D Certainly It’s the last one in our stock Question 19: ~ Sam: “ .” ~ Bill: “He must have been very shocked.” A No one turned up at the performance B His finacée ran away with another boy C Most of his old friend saw him off at the airport D He applied for the post as a janitor 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 FEROCIOUS FLORA Normally, plants get all the nutrients they need to grow from the soil But in waterlogged habitats like wetlands and swamps, the water has washed away most of the nutrients from the ground making it difficult for many plants to survive there But some plants very well in the harsh conditions of wetlands They are carnivorous plants Unlike all other plants on Earth, carnivorous plants don't have to get the nutrients they need to grow from the ground They get them by eating animal flesh instead Carnivorous plants use the sneakiest of tricks to trap their animal dinners First, they attract animals to them Some this by secreting a sweet, sugary liquid Others produce beautiful bright flowers or an irresistible smell Next, they trap the animal Here's where things get really clever Some carnivorous plants snap their leaves tightly siut around animals to create a plant prison Others produce a sticky glue substance that makes it impossible for animals to escape Some even use their leaves to create a deep tube filled with rain water to drown their prey What happens next? Once an animal is captured, it's time for the leaves to change from trap to stomach Just like our stomach, the leaves of carnivorous plants emit acidic digestive juices These juices dissolve the animal and the plant absorbs the nutrients When dinner is over the leaves open again, the remains of the animal are thrown oul and the plant is ready to catch another victim! The Wadderwort plant is a pretty little plant that grows in swamps Don't be fooled by the innocent look of its small purple flowers though Bladderworts are the fastest-known killers in the plant kingdom They have the ability to suck small fish and insects into their leaves in 1/50 of a second! And then there’s the pitcher plant - a plant so big it can catch rats The ptcher uses its leaves to create a deep container Animals fall into the container and can't crawl out use the leaves are slippery and sticky Meatating plants prove that real life sometimes really stranger than fiction! Question 20: Carnivorous plants A are the only plants able to survive in wetlands B get most nutrients from the soil C receive nutrients from other species D don't as well as other plants in wetlands Question 21: When an animal is trapped in a carnivorous plant A the leaves produce a liquid that breaks meat down B the leaves open immediately C the animal is used as bait for the next victim D the anim al receives nutritious juices Question 22: How can carnivorous plants live in habitats low in essential nutrients? A They use tricks and traps B They get nutrients by eating animal flesh C They live on wetlands D They attract animals Question 23: The bladderwort plant A hasn't got flowers B eats big animals C is a very rapid killer D has got sticky leaves Question 24: Which word below is the closest in meaning to “secreting”? A producing B keeing secret C covering D hiding Question 25: The leaves of all carnivorous plants can change A shape B function C position D size 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 THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER There can be no doubt that teachers play a vital role in shaping students' lives Today's educators are not only responsible for their students' academic achievements, but also for their well-being outside the school environment This could involve offering students valuable (26) of advice to help them handle personal problems, as young people today (27) many difficulties in their daily lives which may (28) from something minor, such as an argument with a friend, to something serious such as bullying and abuse Whatever the problem may be, teachers need to be there for their students Teachers also take on the role of motivator That's why they often (29) in special seminars where they are trained to encourage student motivation in the classroom By putting this theory into (30) they can inspire students to view learning as an enjoyable process Therefore, good teachers not simply focus on testing or examinations, but make use of all available resources, in the hope of maintaining student interest and ultimately preparing them for their future All in all, the way a teacher treats a student have a huge (31) on their character and future achievements Encouraging students to set goals and stick to them is extremely important and it is such encouragement that ultimately builds a solid relationship between teacher and student which will help them get on well with each other Question 26:A pieces B tips C portions D parts Question 27:A encounter B deal C receive D see Question 28:A extend B range C stray D wander Question 29:A enrol B attend C apply D enter Question 30:A work B practice C object D exercise Question 31:A impact B result C issue D impress Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 32: "Do we have to hand in the assignment by Friday?" ~ "I’m afraid we've got choice." A no other B not any other C no any ether D not another Question 33: I'm determined to travel to Vietnam much it costs A considering how B whatever C more over D no matter how Question 34: We’re all working overtime as our department has a very .deadline A tense B stiff C tight D close Question 35: It's totally .to chew gum in class A useless B harmful C unacceptable D unimpressive Question 36: Fortunately, I find the USB stick I’d misplaced the other day A managed in B was able to C succeeded to D could Question 37: "I'm so disorganised!" ~ "How about changing the order you things?" A within that B which C in which D where Question 38: Do we have to .tickets for the concert in advance? A conserve B engage C retain D reserve Question 39: of his suitcases was large enough to fit all his clothes A Neither B All C Every D Both Question 40: Kathy tried desperately to Bill, but he was driving too fast for her A take up with B join in with C catch up with D live up to Question 41: Please take a seat in the waiting room and I'll be with you A quickly B generally C shortly D recently Question 42: How did the thieves gain into the museum? A access B entry C entrance D admission Question 43: My brothers are good at Maths A equality B equally C unequal D equal 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 44:A question B quotient C ancient D patient Question 45:A forbade B cellmate C consolidate D lemonade 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: Dad’s not going to move to HCM City A Dad won't be moving to HCM City B Dad has no intention of moving to HCM City C Moving to HCM City has not been Dad’s wish D Dad'd rather live here than in HCM City Question 47: John does not want to go out today A Going out is not to John's fancy B John often prefers staying in to going out everyday C John does not feel like going out today D John enjoys not going out today Question 48: I was really surprised when I saw Betty at the school dance A I hadn't expected to see Betty at the school dance B Betty gave me a surprise when seeing her at the school dance C It was really surprised to see Betty at the school dance D To see Betty at the school dance was really unexpecting to me 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: Compact discs appeared on the market in the early 1980s They produce sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records A Compact discs produce sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records which appeared on the market in the early 1980s B Compact discs, appearing on the market in the early 1980s, produced sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records C Compact discs appeared on the market in the early 1980s and produced sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records D Compact discs, which appeared on the market in the early 1980s, produce sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records Question 50: My uncle didn’t give up smoking His doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued A Even though my uncle didn’t give up smoking, his doctor told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued B Not until his doctor told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued smoking did my uncle give it up C My uncle didn’t give up smoking even after his doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued D Because my uncle didn’t give up smoking, his doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued 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 sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 1: ~ Sam: “ .” ~ Bill: “He must have been very shocked.” A Most of his old friend saw him off at the airport B No one turned up at the performance C He applied for the post as a janitor D His finacée ran away with another boy Question 2: ~ Girl: “Can I try this on?” ~ Woman: “ .” A Certainly It’s the last one in our stock B O.K Your efforts will be appreciated C Yes The changing room is next to the stairs D Of course It’s cheaper than the red one 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 consistent B continent C nutrient D sentiment Question 4:A barbecue B avenue C continue D residue Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: "I'm so disorganised!" ~ "How about changing the order you things?" A where B within that C which D in which Question 6: "Do we have to hand in the assignment by Friday?" ~ "I’m afraid we've got choice." A no other B no any ether C not any other D not another Question 7: of his suitcases was large enough to fit all his clothes A Both B Neither C All D Every Question 8: I'm determined to travel to Vietnam much it costs A considering how B whatever C more over D no matter how Question 9: Kathy tried desperately to Bill, but he was driving too fast for her A live up to B take up with C catch up with D join in with Question 10: Fortunately, I find the USB stick I’d misplaced the other day A was able to B could C managed in D succeeded to Question 11: Do we have to .tickets for the concert in advance? A engage B reserve C retain D conserve Question 12: We’re all working overtime as our department has a very .deadline A stiff B tight C tense D close Question 13: How did the thieves gain into the museum? A entry B admission C entrance D access Question 14: My brothers are good at Maths A equally B unequal C equality D equal Question 15: It's totally .to chew gum in class A unimpressive B harmful C useless D unacceptable Question 16: Please take a seat in the waiting room and I'll be with you A quickly B generally C shortly D recently 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 17: She has done her efforts to win a place in that company A that B efforts to win C a place D has done Question 18: Do you used to living in such a hot country? A living B hot country C such a D Do you Question 19: Only few tourists come to our town in the festival season A the festival season B in C Only few D come to 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 20: He swore he'd pay her back for all she'd done to him A be grateful to B retaliate C return money to D avenge Question 21: We left the party in a sombre mood A sad B happy C angry D cheerful 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 FEROCIOUS FLORA Normally, plants get all the nutrients they need to grow from the soil But in waterlogged habitats like wetlands and swamps, the water has washed away most of the nutrients from the ground making it difficult for many plants to survive there But some plants very well in the harsh conditions of wetlands They are carnivorous plants Unlike all other plants on Earth, carnivorous plants don't have to get the nutrients they need to grow from the ground They get them by eating animal flesh instead Carnivorous plants use the sneakiest of tricks to trap their animal dinners First, they attract animals to them Some this by secreting a sweet, sugary liquid Others produce beautiful bright flowers or an irresistible smell Next, they trap the animal Here's where things get really clever Some carnivorous plants snap their leaves tightly siut around animals to create a plant prison Others produce a sticky glue substance that makes it impossible for animals to escape Some even use their leaves to create a deep tube filled with rain water to drown their prey What happens next? Once an animal is captured, it's time for the leaves to change from trap to stomach Just like our stomach, the leaves of carnivorous plants emit acidic digestive juices These juices dissolve the animal and the plant absorbs the nutrients When dinner is over the leaves open again, the remains of the animal are thrown oul and the plant is ready to catch another victim! The Wadderwort plant is a pretty little plant that grows in swamps Don't be fooled by the innocent look of its small purple flowers though Bladderworts are the fastest-known killers in the plant kingdom They have the ability to suck small fish and insects into their leaves in 1/50 of a second! And then there’s the pitcher plant - a plant so big it can catch rats The ptcher uses its leaves to create a deep container Animals fall into the container and can't crawl out use the leaves are slippery and sticky Meatating plants prove that real life sometimes really stranger than fiction! Question 22: Carnivorous plants A receive nutrients from other species B get most nutrients from the soil C don't as well as other plants in wetlands D are the only plants able to survive in wetlands Question 23: How can carnivorous plants live in habitats low in essential nutrients? A They attract animals B They use tricks and traps C They live on wetlands D They get nutrients by eating animal flesh Question 24: The bladderwort plant A has got sticky leaves B is a very rapid killer C hasn't got flowers D eats big animals Question 25: The leaves of all carnivorous plants can change A position B function C shape D size Question 26: Which word below is the closest in meaning to “secreting”? A covering B keeing secret C hiding D producing Question 27: When an animal is trapped in a carnivorous plant A the animal is used as bait for the next victim B the leaves open immediately C the leaves produce a liquid that breaks meat down D the anim al receives nutritious juices 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 THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER There can be no doubt that teachers play a vital role in shaping students' lives Today's educators are not only responsible for their students' academic achievements, but also for their well-being outside the school environment This could involve offering students valuable (28) of advice to help them handle personal problems, as young people today (29) many difficulties in their daily lives which may (30) from something minor, such as an argument with a friend, to something serious such as bullying and abuse Whatever the problem may be, teachers need to be there for their students Teachers also take on the role of motivator That's why they often (31) in special seminars where they are trained to encourage student motivation in the classroom By putting this theory into (32) they can inspire students to view learning as an enjoyable process Therefore, good teachers not simply focus on testing or examinations, but make use of all available resources, in the hope of maintaining student interest and ultimately preparing them for their future All in all, the way a teacher treats a student have a huge (33) on their character and future achievements Encouraging students to set goals and stick to them is extremely important and it is such encouragement that ultimately builds a solid relationship between teacher and student which will help them get on well with each other Question 28:A pieces B portions C parts D tips Question 29:A encounter B receive C deal D see Question 30:A range B stray C wander D extend Question 31:A attend B apply C enter D enrol Question 32:A exercise B work C practice D object Question 33:A impress B impact C result D issue 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 UNIQUE UNDERWATER CREATURES A Seahorses are beautiful and unusual fish that have captured the imagination of writers and artists for millennia, and which feature in the ancient mythology, legends and folklore of many countries Seahorses seem so magical that, to this very day, many people still believe they only exist in children’s stories But the fact is, these delicate and shy little creatures are very real! B Scientists believe seahorses evolved at least 40 million years ago, and have survived from ancient times with only very small changes in their body structure and function Seahorses have a peculiar appearance They have a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, and a long, curved tail like a monkey Their little bodies are covered in bony plates, not scales, and their tiny eyes resemble a chameleon's Because of their confusing anatomy, for many years, people didn't know whether seahorses were a fish, an insect or a shellfish! Today, scientists know without a doubt that seahorses are fish because they have gills, a swim bladder and fins C Seahorses live mostly in shallow, warm waters They are not strong swimmers, using only a back fin and a pair of tiny fins behind their eyes to push them through the water Seahorses spend a lot of time attached to seaweed or sea grass.They are able to hang on to sea grass and seaweed by wrapping their tails around the stems, which helps them to avoid being swept away by strong currents While they hang from sea grass, their long, tube-like mouth, which has no teeth, acts like a hoover for food, sucking up plankton Strangely, seahorses have no stomach so they can’t store their food This means they have to eat fairly continuously throughout the day D Another unique characteristic of seahorses is that they (along with their cousins, the pipefish) are the only creatures in the animal kingdom where the male, not the female, becomes pregnant and gives birth to babies! The female produces eggs and places them in a pouch inside the male, where they are fertilised The male gives birth to between and 200 young Amazingly, just a few hours after the male gives birth, the female will once again place eggs in the male’s pouch What’s more, it will be the same female because seahorses mate for life! E Sadly, seahorses are in danger all over the world Their habitats are being destroyed by human activities People catch seahorses for pets and for souvenirs In Asia, people believe seahorses have magical powers so they are used in traditional Chinese medicine The most endangered seahorse in the world is the Knysna seahorse, which is only found in South Africa The reason it is in grave danger is that it has an exceptionally limited distribution range - it is only found in three estuaries in the whole of South Africa Unless these estuaries are conserved, South Africa will lose its only seahorse species for good Question 34: The Knysna seahorse A is used as medicine in some cultures B is tho rarest of South Africa's three seashores species C is found throughout South Africa D is in more danger than any other seahorse species Question 35: Which word below is closest in meaning to “grave”? A so great B so heavy C so deep D seriously bad Question 36: Some people are convinced that seahorses A should fea:ure in more children's stories B are too small and timid to survive C are imaginary creatures D have the ability to perform magic Question 37: When it comes to reproduction, seahorses A give birth to very small numbers of young B like to mate with as many different seahorses as possible C are the only fish where the males give birth D are pregnant more or less continuously Question 38: Seahorses attach themselves to seaweed and sea grass A to stay sale In rough waters B when they want to travel long distances C using their mouths and tails D in order to eat it Question 39: Eating for seahorses A involves storing plankton in their bodies B is difficult as they don't have teeth C takes up a lot of their time D requires them to chow continuously Question 40: Scientists believe modern-day seahorses A may be related to the chameleon B have poor eyesight C are able to change their body structure D took very similar to prehistoric seahorses Question 41: The phrase “fertilised” is closest in meaning to A made to produce more young ones B added manure to enrich new eggs C made to abound with young ones D caused to develop into young ones 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 42:A question B quotient C ancient D patient Question 43:A lemonade B consolidate C cellmate D forbade 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 44: She just needed someone who would lend a sympathetic ear to her once in a while A interpret something for B turn a deaf ear to C lend her some earrings D hear something for Question 45: You're trying to soften me up so I'll drive you to Jodie's house, aren't you? A reproach B hack off C persuade D cajole 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: Dad’s not going to move to HCM City A Dad has no intention of moving to HCM City B Dad won't be moving to HCM City C Moving to HCM City has not been Dad’s wish D Dad'd rather live here than in HCM City Question 47: I was really surprised when I saw Betty at the school dance A Betty gave me a surprise when seeing her at the school dance B To see Betty at the school dance was really unexpecting to me C It was really surprised to see Betty at the school dance D I hadn't expected to see Betty at the school dance Question 48: John does not want to go out today A John often prefers staying in to going out everyday B John does not feel like going out today C John enjoys not going out today D Going out is not to John's fancy 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: My uncle didn’t give up smoking His doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued A Even though my uncle didn’t give up smoking, his doctor told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued B Not until his doctor told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued smoking did my uncle give it up C My uncle didn’t give up smoking even after his doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued D Because my uncle didn’t give up smoking, his doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued Question 50: Compact discs appeared on the market in the early 1980s They produce sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records A Compact discs, appearing on the market in the early 1980s, produced sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records B Compact discs appeared on the market in the early 1980s and produced sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records C Compact discs, which appeared on the market in the early 1980s, produce sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records D Compact discs produce sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records which appeared on the market in the early 1980s 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 consolidate B cellmate C forbade D lemonade Question 2:A ancient B patient C quotient D question 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 3: ~ Girl: “Can I try this on?” ~ Woman: “ .” A Yes The changing room is next to the stairs B O.K Your efforts will be appreciated C Of course It’s cheaper than the red one D Certainly It’s the last one in our stock Question 4: ~ Sam: “ .” ~ Bill: “He must have been very shocked.” A No one turned up at the performance B Most of his old friend saw him off at the airport C He applied for the post as a janitor D His finacée ran away with another boy 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: My uncle didn’t give up smoking His doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued A Even though my uncle didn’t give up smoking, his doctor told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued B Not until his doctor told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued smoking did my uncle give it up C Because my uncle didn’t give up smoking, his doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued D My uncle didn’t give up smoking even after his doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued Question 6: Compact discs appeared on the market in the early 1980s They produce sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records A Compact discs, which appeared on the market in the early 1980s, produce sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records B Compact discs, appearing on the market in the early 1980s, produced sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records C Compact discs produce sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records which appeared on the market in the early 1980s D Compact discs appeared on the market in the early 1980s and produced sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records 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 7: We left the party in a sombre mood A cheerful B happy C sad D angry Question 8: He swore he'd pay her back for all she'd done to him A avenge B return money to C be grateful to D retaliate 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: John does not want to go out today A John often prefers staying in to going out everyday B John enjoys not going out today C Going out is not to John's fancy D John does not feel like going out today Question 10: I was really surprised when I saw Betty at the school dance A I hadn't expected to see Betty at the school dance B Betty gave me a surprise when seeing her at the school dance C To see Betty at the school dance was really unexpecting to me D It was really surprised to see Betty at the school dance Question 11: Dad’s not going to move to HCM City A Dad has no intention of moving to HCM City B Moving to HCM City has not been Dad’s wish C Dad'd rather live here than in HCM City D Dad won't be moving to HCM City 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 FEROCIOUS FLORA Normally, plants get all the nutrients they need to grow from the soil But in waterlogged habitats like wetlands and swamps, the water has washed away most of the nutrients from the ground making it difficult for many plants to survive there But some plants very well in the harsh conditions of wetlands They are carnivorous plants Unlike all other plants on Earth, carnivorous plants don't have to get the nutrients they need to grow from the ground They get them by eating animal flesh instead Carnivorous plants use the sneakiest of tricks to trap their animal dinners First, they attract animals to them Some this by secreting a sweet, sugary liquid Others produce beautiful bright flowers or an irresistible smell Next, they trap the animal Here's where things get really clever Some carnivorous plants snap their leaves tightly siut around animals to create a plant prison Others produce a sticky glue substance that makes it impossible for animals to escape Some even use their leaves to create a deep tube filled with rain water to drown their prey What happens next? Once an animal is captured, it's time for the leaves to change from trap to stomach Just like our stomach, the leaves of carnivorous plants emit acidic digestive juices These juices dissolve the animal and the plant absorbs the nutrients When dinner is over the leaves open again, the remains of the animal are thrown oul and the plant is ready to catch another victim! The Wadderwort plant is a pretty little plant that grows in swamps Don't be fooled by the innocent look of its small purple flowers though Bladderworts are the fastest-known killers in the plant kingdom They have the ability to suck small fish and insects into their leaves in 1/50 of a second! And then there’s the pitcher plant - a plant so big it can catch rats The ptcher uses its leaves to create a deep container Animals fall into the container and can't crawl out use the leaves are slippery and sticky Meatating plants prove that real life sometimes really stranger than fiction! Question 12: Carnivorous plants A don't as well as other plants in wetlands B receive nutrients from other species C get most nutrients from the soil D are the only plants able to survive in wetlands Question 13: The bladderwort plant A has got sticky leaves B is a very rapid killer C hasn't got flowers D eats big animals Question 14: The leaves of all carnivorous plants can change A shape B size C function D position Question 15: Which word below is the closest in meaning to “secreting”? A hiding B producing C keeing secret D covering Question 16: When an animal is trapped in a carnivorous plant A the animal is used as bait for the next victim B the leaves open immediately C the leaves produce a liquid that breaks meat down D the anim al receives nutritious juices Question 17: How can carnivorous plants live in habitats low in essential nutrients? A They use tricks and traps B They attract animals C They get nutrients by eating animal flesh D They live on wetlands 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 THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER There can be no doubt that teachers play a vital role in shaping students' lives Today's educators are not only responsible for their students' academic achievements, but also for their well-being outside the school environment This could involve offering students valuable (18) of advice to help them handle personal problems, as young people today (19) many difficulties in their daily lives which may (20) from something minor, such as an argument with a friend, to something serious such as bullying and abuse Whatever the problem may be, teachers need to be there for their students Teachers also take on the role of motivator That's why they often (21) in special seminars where they are trained to encourage student motivation in the classroom By putting this theory into (22) they can inspire students to view learning as an enjoyable process Therefore, good teachers not simply focus on testing or examinations, but make use of all available resources, in the hope of maintaining student interest and ultimately preparing them for their future All in all, the way a teacher treats a student have a huge (23) on their character and future achievements Encouraging students to set goals and stick to them is extremely important and it is such encouragement that ultimately builds a solid relationship between teacher and student which will help them get on well with each other Question 18:A parts B tips C pieces D portions Question 19:A see B deal C receive D encounter Question 20:A range B extend C stray D wander Question 21:A apply B enter C enrol D attend Question 22:A practice B object C exercise D work Question 23:A result B impact C issue D impress 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 24:A residue B avenue C continue D barbecue Question 25:A continent B sentiment C nutrient D consistent Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 26: of his suitcases was large enough to fit all his clothes A Both B All C Neither D Every Question 27: Kathy tried desperately to Bill, but he was driving too fast for her A catch up with B take up with C live up to D join in with Question 28: It's totally .to chew gum in class A useless B unimpressive C harmful D unacceptable Question 29: Please take a seat in the waiting room and I'll be with you A recently B shortly C generally D quickly Question 30: My brothers are good at Maths A equal B equally C equality D unequal Question 31: Do we have to .tickets for the concert in advance? A engage B reserve C conserve D retain Question 32: "Do we have to hand in the assignment by Friday?" ~ "I’m afraid we've got choice." A no any ether B not another C not any other D no other Question 33: I'm determined to travel to Vietnam much it costs A more over B considering how C whatever D no matter how Question 34: How did the thieves gain into the museum? A admission B entrance C entry D access Question 35: We’re all working overtime as our department has a very .deadline A tense B tight C stiff D close Question 36: "I'm so disorganised!" ~ "How about changing the order you things?" A where B which C in which D within that Question 37: Fortunately, I find the USB stick I’d misplaced the other day A was able to B managed in C succeeded to D could 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 38: Only few tourists come to our town in the festival season A the festival season B come to C Only few D in Question 39: She has done her efforts to win a place in that company A has done B that C a place D efforts to win Question 40: Do you used to living in such a hot country? A hot country B living C Do you D such a 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: She just needed someone who would lend a sympathetic ear to her once in a while A hear something for B lend her some earrings C turn a deaf ear to D interpret something for Question 42: You're trying to soften me up so I'll drive you to Jodie's house, aren't you? A hack off B reproach C cajole D persuade 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 UNIQUE UNDERWATER CREATURES A Seahorses are beautiful and unusual fish that have captured the imagination of writers and artists for millennia, and which feature in the ancient mythology, legends and folklore of many countries Seahorses seem so magical that, to this very day, many people still believe they only exist in children’s stories But the fact is, these delicate and shy little creatures are very real! B Scientists believe seahorses evolved at least 40 million years ago, and have survived from ancient times with only very small changes in their body structure and function Seahorses have a peculiar appearance They have a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, and a long, curved tail like a monkey Their little bodies are covered in bony plates, not scales, and their tiny eyes resemble a chameleon's Because of their confusing anatomy, for many years, people didn't know whether seahorses were a fish, an insect or a shellfish! Today, scientists know without a doubt that seahorses are fish because they have gills, a swim bladder and fins C Seahorses live mostly in shallow, warm waters They are not strong swimmers, using only a back fin and a pair of tiny fins behind their eyes to push them through the water Seahorses spend a lot of time attached to seaweed or sea grass.They are able to hang on to sea grass and seaweed by wrapping their tails around the stems, which helps them to avoid being swept away by strong currents While they hang from sea grass, their long, tube-like mouth, which has no teeth, acts like a hoover for food, sucking up plankton Strangely, seahorses have no stomach so they can’t store their food This means they have to eat fairly continuously throughout the day D Another unique characteristic of seahorses is that they (along with their cousins, the pipefish) are the only creatures in the animal kingdom where the male, not the female, becomes pregnant and gives birth to babies! The female produces eggs and places them in a pouch inside the male, where they are fertilised The male gives birth to between and 200 young Amazingly, just a few hours after the male gives birth, the female will once again place eggs in the male’s pouch What’s more, it will be the same female because seahorses mate for life! E Sadly, seahorses are in danger all over the world Their habitats are being destroyed by human activities People catch seahorses for pets and for souvenirs In Asia, people believe seahorses have magical powers so they are used in traditional Chinese medicine The most endangered seahorse in the world is the Knysna seahorse, which is only found in South Africa The reason it is in grave danger is that it has an exceptionally limited distribution range - it is only found in three estuaries in the whole of South Africa Unless these estuaries are conserved, South Africa will lose its only seahorse species for good Question 43: Scientists believe modern-day seahorses A are able to change their body structure B may be related to the chameleon C took very similar to prehistoric seahorses D have poor eyesight Question 44: Seahorses attach themselves to seaweed and sea grass A in order to eat it B to stay sale In rough waters C using their mouths and tails D when they want to travel long distances Question 45: Which word below is closest in meaning to “grave”? A so great B seriously bad C so deep D so heavy Question 46: The Knysna seahorse A is used as medicine in some cultures B is found throughout South Africa C is tho rarest of South Africa's three seashores species D is in more danger than any other seahorse species Question 47: Eating for seahorses A takes up a lot of their time B is difficult as they don't have teeth C requires them to chow continuously D involves storing plankton in their bodies Question 48: Some people are convinced that seahorses A have the ability to perform magic B are too small and timid to survive C should fea:ure in more children's stories D are imaginary creatures Question 49: When it comes to reproduction, seahorses A like to mate with as many different seahorses as possible B are pregnant more or less continuously C are the only fish where the males give birth D give birth to very small numbers of young Question 50: The phrase “fertilised” is closest in meaning to A added manure to enrich new eggs B made to abound with young ones C made to produce more young ones D caused to develop into young ones 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 consolidate B forbade C cellmate D lemonade Question 2:A ancient B question C patient D quotient 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 FEROCIOUS FLORA Normally, plants get all the nutrients they need to grow from the soil But in waterlogged habitats like wetlands and swamps, the water has washed away most of the nutrients from the ground making it difficult for many plants to survive there But some plants very well in the harsh conditions of wetlands They are carnivorous plants Unlike all other plants on Earth, carnivorous plants don't have to get the nutrients they need to grow from the ground They get them by eating animal flesh instead Carnivorous plants use the sneakiest of tricks to trap their animal dinners First, they attract animals to them Some this by secreting a sweet, sugary liquid Others produce beautiful bright flowers or an irresistible smell Next, they trap the animal Here's where things get really clever Some carnivorous plants snap their leaves tightly siut around animals to create a plant prison Others produce a sticky glue substance that makes it impossible for animals to escape Some even use their leaves to create a deep tube filled with rain water to drown their prey What happens next? Once an animal is captured, it's time for the leaves to change from trap to stomach Just like our stomach, the leaves of carnivorous plants emit acidic digestive juices These juices dissolve the animal and the plant absorbs the nutrients When dinner is over the leaves open again, the remains of the animal are thrown oul and the plant is ready to catch another victim! The Wadderwort plant is a pretty little plant that grows in swamps Don't be fooled by the innocent look of its small purple flowers though Bladderworts are the fastest-known killers in the plant kingdom They have the ability to suck small fish and insects into their leaves in 1/50 of a second! And then there’s the pitcher plant - a plant so big it can catch rats The ptcher uses its leaves to create a deep container Animals fall into the container and can't crawl out use the leaves are slippery and sticky Meatating plants prove that real life sometimes really stranger than fiction! Question 3: Carnivorous plants A get most nutrients from the soil B are the only plants able to survive in wetlands C receive nutrients from other species D don't as well as other plants in wetlands Question 4: The leaves of all carnivorous plants can change A function B shape C position D size Question 5: When an animal is trapped in a carnivorous plant A the anim al receives nutritious juices B the leaves produce a liquid that breaks meat down C the leaves open immediately D the animal is used as bait for the next victim Question 6: The bladderwort plant A eats big animals B hasn't got flowers C has got sticky leaves D is a very rapid killer Question 7: How can carnivorous plants live in habitats low in essential nutrients? A They get nutrients by eating animal flesh B They use tricks and traps C They attract animals D They live on wetlands Question 8: Which word below is the closest in meaning to “secreting”? A hiding B producing C covering D keeing secret Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 9: I'm determined to travel to Vietnam much it costs A no matter how B considering how C more over D whatever Question 10: "Do we have to hand in the assignment by Friday?" ~ "I’m afraid we've got choice." A not another B no other C no any ether D not any other Question 11: Do we have to .tickets for the concert in advance? A reserve B retain C conserve D engage Question 12: of his suitcases was large enough to fit all his clothes A Every B All C Neither D Both Question 13: Fortunately, I find the USB stick I’d misplaced the other day A was able to B succeeded to C could D managed in Question 14: How did the thieves gain into the museum? A entrance B admission C access D entry Question 15: We’re all working overtime as our department has a very .deadline A tight B close C tense D stiff Question 16: Kathy tried desperately to Bill, but he was driving too fast for her A catch up with B live up to C take up with D join in with Question 17: My brothers are good at Maths A unequal B equally C equality D equal Question 18: Please take a seat in the waiting room and I'll be with you A generally B recently C quickly D shortly Question 19: It's totally .to chew gum in class A harmful B unimpressive C unacceptable D useless Question 20: "I'm so disorganised!" ~ "How about changing the order you things?" A within that B in which C which D where 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 UNIQUE UNDERWATER CREATURES A Seahorses are beautiful and unusual fish that have captured the imagination of writers and artists for millennia, and which feature in the ancient mythology, legends and folklore of many countries Seahorses seem so magical that, to this very day, many people still believe they only exist in children’s stories But the fact is, these delicate and shy little creatures are very real! B Scientists believe seahorses evolved at least 40 million years ago, and have survived from ancient times with only very small changes in their body structure and function Seahorses have a peculiar appearance They have a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, and a long, curved tail like a monkey Their little bodies are covered in bony plates, not scales, and their tiny eyes resemble a chameleon's Because of their confusing anatomy, for many years, people didn't know whether seahorses were a fish, an insect or a shellfish! Today, scientists know without a doubt that seahorses are fish because they have gills, a swim bladder and fins C Seahorses live mostly in shallow, warm waters They are not strong swimmers, using only a back fin and a pair of tiny fins behind their eyes to push them through the water Seahorses spend a lot of time attached to seaweed or sea grass.They are able to hang on to sea grass and seaweed by wrapping their tails around the stems, which helps them to avoid being swept away by strong currents While they hang from sea grass, their long, tube-like mouth, which has no teeth, acts like a hoover for food, sucking up plankton Strangely, seahorses have no stomach so they can’t store their food This means they have to eat fairly continuously throughout the day D Another unique characteristic of seahorses is that they (along with their cousins, the pipefish) are the only creatures in the animal kingdom where the male, not the female, becomes pregnant and gives birth to babies! The female produces eggs and places them in a pouch inside the male, where they are fertilised The male gives birth to between and 200 young Amazingly, just a few hours after the male gives birth, the female will once again place eggs in the male’s pouch What’s more, it will be the same female because seahorses mate for life! E Sadly, seahorses are in danger all over the world Their habitats are being destroyed by human activities People catch seahorses for pets and for souvenirs In Asia, people believe seahorses have magical powers so they are used in traditional Chinese medicine The most endangered seahorse in the world is the Knysna seahorse, which is only found in South Africa The reason it is in grave danger is that it has an exceptionally limited distribution range - it is only found in three estuaries in the whole of South Africa Unless these estuaries are conserved, South Africa will lose its only seahorse species for good Question 21: The phrase “fertilised” is closest in meaning to A added manure to enrich new eggs B made to produce more young ones C made to abound with young ones D caused to develop into young ones Question 22: Some people are convinced that seahorses A should fea:ure in more children's stories B have the ability to perform magic C are imaginary creatures D are too small and timid to survive Question 23: Seahorses attach themselves to seaweed and sea grass A using their mouths and tails B in order to eat it C to stay sale In rough waters D when they want to travel long distances Question 24: Eating for seahorses A is difficult as they don't have teeth B takes up a lot of their time C requires them to chow continuously D involves storing plankton in their bodies Question 25: Scientists believe modern-day seahorses A may be related to the chameleon B are able to change their body structure C have poor eyesight D took very similar to prehistoric seahorses Question 26: When it comes to reproduction, seahorses A give birth to very small numbers of young B are the only fish where the males give birth C like to mate with as many different seahorses as possible D are pregnant more or less continuously Question 27: Which word below is closest in meaning to “grave”? A so deep B seriously bad C so heavy D so great Question 28: The Knysna seahorse A is found throughout South Africa B is tho rarest of South Africa's three seashores species C is in more danger than any other seahorse species D is used as medicine in some cultures 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 29: Only few tourists come to our town in the festival season A in B come to C Only few D the festival season Question 30: Do you used to living in such a hot country? A Do you B hot country C living D such a Question 31: She has done her efforts to win a place in that company A that B a place C has done D efforts to win 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 32: He swore he'd pay her back for all she'd done to him A retaliate B return money to C be grateful to D avenge Question 33: We left the party in a sombre mood A sad B cheerful C angry D happy 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 34: You're trying to soften me up so I'll drive you to Jodie's house, aren't you? A cajole B reproach C hack off D persuade Question 35: She just needed someone who would lend a sympathetic ear to her once in a while A hear something for B lend her some earrings C turn a deaf ear to D interpret something for 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 36:A continent B sentiment C consistent D nutrient Question 37:A barbecue B residue C avenue D continue 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 38: ~ Sam: “ .” ~ Bill: “He must have been very shocked.” A No one turned up at the performance B Most of his old friend saw him off at the airport C His finacée ran away with another boy D He applied for the post as a janitor Question 39: ~ Girl: “Can I try this on?” ~ Woman: “ .” A Of course It’s cheaper than the red one B Yes The changing room is next to the stairs C O.K Your efforts will be appreciated D Certainly It’s the last one in our stock 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 THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER There can be no doubt that teachers play a vital role in shaping students' lives Today's educators are not only responsible for their students' academic achievements, but also for their well-being outside the school environment This could involve offering students valuable (40) of advice to help them handle personal problems, as young people today (41) many difficulties in their daily lives which may (42) from something minor, such as an argument with a friend, to something serious such as bullying and abuse Whatever the problem may be, teachers need to be there for their students Teachers also take on the role of motivator That's why they often (43) in special seminars where they are trained to encourage student motivation in the classroom By putting this theory into (44) they can inspire students to view learning as an enjoyable process Therefore, good teachers not simply focus on testing or examinations, but make use of all available resources, in the hope of maintaining student interest and ultimately preparing them for their future All in all, the way a teacher treats a student have a huge (45) on their character and future achievements Encouraging students to set goals and stick to them is extremely important and it is such encouragement that ultimately builds a solid relationship between teacher and student which will help them get on well with each other Question 40:A tips B portions C pieces D parts Question 41:A see B encounter C receive D deal Question 42:A extend B wander C range D stray Question 43:A enter B enrol C apply D attend Question 44:A object B practice C work D exercise Question 45:A impress B issue C result D impact 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: I was really surprised when I saw Betty at the school dance A To see Betty at the school dance was really unexpecting to me B I hadn't expected to see Betty at the school dance C Betty gave me a surprise when seeing her at the school dance D It was really surprised to see Betty at the school dance Question 47: John does not want to go out today A John often prefers staying in to going out everyday B John enjoys not going out today C Going out is not to John's fancy D John does not feel like going out today Question 48: Dad’s not going to move to HCM City A Dad has no intention of moving to HCM City B Moving to HCM City has not been Dad’s wish C Dad'd rather live here than in HCM City D Dad won't be moving to HCM City 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: Compact discs appeared on the market in the early 1980s They produce sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records A Compact discs, appearing on the market in the early 1980s, produced sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records B Compact discs appeared on the market in the early 1980s and produced sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records C Compact discs produce sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records which appeared on the market in the early 1980s D Compact discs, which appeared on the market in the early 1980s, produce sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records Question 50: My uncle didn’t give up smoking His doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued A My uncle didn’t give up smoking even after his doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued B Not until his doctor told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued smoking did my uncle give it up C Because my uncle didn’t give up smoking, his doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued D Even though my uncle didn’t give up smoking, his doctor told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued 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 quotient B patient C question D ancient Question 2:A lemonade B consolidate C cellmate D forbade 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 UNIQUE UNDERWATER CREATURES A Seahorses are beautiful and unusual fish that have captured the imagination of writers and artists for millennia, and which feature in the ancient mythology, legends and folklore of many countries Seahorses seem so magical that, to this very day, many people still believe they only exist in children’s stories But the fact is, these delicate and shy little creatures are very real! B Scientists believe seahorses evolved at least 40 million years ago, and have survived from ancient times with only very small changes in their body structure and function Seahorses have a peculiar appearance They have a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, and a long, curved tail like a monkey Their little bodies are covered in bony plates, not scales, and their tiny eyes resemble a chameleon's Because of their confusing anatomy, for many years, people didn't know whether seahorses were a fish, an insect or a shellfish! Today, scientists know without a doubt that seahorses are fish because they have gills, a swim bladder and fins C Seahorses live mostly in shallow, warm waters They are not strong swimmers, using only a back fin and a pair of tiny fins behind their eyes to push them through the water Seahorses spend a lot of time attached to seaweed or sea grass.They are able to hang on to sea grass and seaweed by wrapping their tails around the stems, which helps them to avoid being swept away by strong currents While they hang from sea grass, their long, tube-like mouth, which has no teeth, acts like a hoover for food, sucking up plankton Strangely, seahorses have no stomach so they can’t store their food This means they have to eat fairly continuously throughout the day D Another unique characteristic of seahorses is that they (along with their cousins, the pipefish) are the only creatures in the animal kingdom where the male, not the female, becomes pregnant and gives birth to babies! The female produces eggs and places them in a pouch inside the male, where they are fertilised The male gives birth to between and 200 young Amazingly, just a few hours after the male gives birth, the female will once again place eggs in the male’s pouch What’s more, it will be the same female because seahorses mate for life! E Sadly, seahorses are in danger all over the world Their habitats are being destroyed by human activities People catch seahorses for pets and for souvenirs In Asia, people believe seahorses have magical powers so they are used in traditional Chinese medicine The most endangered seahorse in the world is the Knysna seahorse, which is only found in South Africa The reason it is in grave danger is that it has an exceptionally limited distribution range - it is only found in three estuaries in the whole of South Africa Unless these estuaries are conserved, South Africa will lose its only seahorse species for good Question 3: Some people are convinced that seahorses A have the ability to perform magic B are imaginary creatures C are too small and timid to survive D should fea:ure in more children's stories Question 4: The Knysna seahorse A is in more danger than any other seahorse species B is tho rarest of South Africa's three seashores species C is used as medicine in some cultures D is found throughout South Africa Question 5: When it comes to reproduction, seahorses A give birth to very small numbers of young B like to mate with as many different seahorses as possible C are pregnant more or less continuously D are the only fish where the males give birth Question 6: Seahorses attach themselves to seaweed and sea grass A when they want to travel long distances B using their mouths and tails C to stay sale In rough waters D in order to eat it Question 7: Scientists believe modern-day seahorses A may be related to the chameleon B are able to change their body structure C took very similar to prehistoric seahorses D have poor eyesight Question 8: Eating for seahorses A takes up a lot of their time B involves storing plankton in their bodies C is difficult as they don't have teeth D requires them to chow continuously Question 9: Which word below is closest in meaning to “grave”? A so heavy B so great C seriously bad D so deep Question 10: The phrase “fertilised” is closest in meaning to A added manure to enrich new eggs B made to abound with young ones C caused to develop into young ones D made to produce more young ones 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 11: She has done her efforts to win a place in that company A efforts to win B a place C that D has done Question 12: Only few tourists come to our town in the festival season A in B Only few C the festival season D come to Question 13: Do you used to living in such a hot country? A Do you B such a C living D hot country Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 14: It's totally .to chew gum in class A unimpressive B harmful C useless D unacceptable Question 15: Fortunately, I find the USB stick I’d misplaced the other day A was able to B succeeded to C could D managed in Question 16: of his suitcases was large enough to fit all his clothes A All B Both C Every D Neither Question 17: "Do we have to hand in the assignment by Friday?" ~ "I’m afraid we've got choice." A no other B not any other C no any ether D not another Question 18: My brothers are good at Maths A unequal B equally C equal D equality Question 19: How did the thieves gain into the museum? A entrance B admission C access D entry Question 20: I'm determined to travel to Vietnam much it costs A whatever B considering how C no matter how D more over Question 21: Please take a seat in the waiting room and I'll be with you A recently B quickly C shortly D generally Question 22: "I'm so disorganised!" ~ "How about changing the order you things?" A within that B in which C which D where Question 23: We’re all working overtime as our department has a very .deadline A tense B close C stiff D tight Question 24: Do we have to .tickets for the concert in advance? A engage B conserve C retain D reserve Question 25: Kathy tried desperately to Bill, but he was driving too fast for her A join in with B catch up with C take up with D live up to 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 26: She just needed someone who would lend a sympathetic ear to her once in a while A hear something for B interpret something for C turn a deaf ear to D lend her some earrings Question 27: You're trying to soften me up so I'll drive you to Jodie's house, aren't you? A cajole B hack off C persuade D reproach 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 FEROCIOUS FLORA Normally, plants get all the nutrients they need to grow from the soil But in waterlogged habitats like wetlands and swamps, the water has washed away most of the nutrients from the ground making it difficult for many plants to survive there But some plants very well in the harsh conditions of wetlands They are carnivorous plants Unlike all other plants on Earth, carnivorous plants don't have to get the nutrients they need to grow from the ground They get them by eating animal flesh instead Carnivorous plants use the sneakiest of tricks to trap their animal dinners First, they attract animals to them Some this by secreting a sweet, sugary liquid Others produce beautiful bright flowers or an irresistible smell Next, they trap the animal Here's where things get really clever Some carnivorous plants snap their leaves tightly siut around animals to create a plant prison Others produce a sticky glue substance that makes it impossible for animals to escape Some even use their leaves to create a deep tube filled with rain water to drown their prey What happens next? Once an animal is captured, it's time for the leaves to change from trap to stomach Just like our stomach, the leaves of carnivorous plants emit acidic digestive juices These juices dissolve the animal and the plant absorbs the nutrients When dinner is over the leaves open again, the remains of the animal are thrown oul and the plant is ready to catch another victim! The Wadderwort plant is a pretty little plant that grows in swamps Don't be fooled by the innocent look of its small purple flowers though Bladderworts are the fastest-known killers in the plant kingdom They have the ability to suck small fish and insects into their leaves in 1/50 of a second! And then there’s the pitcher plant - a plant so big it can catch rats The ptcher uses its leaves to create a deep container Animals fall into the container and can't crawl out use the leaves are slippery and sticky Meatating plants prove that real life sometimes really stranger than fiction! Question 28: Carnivorous plants A receive nutrients from other species B are the only plants able to survive in wetlands C don't as well as other plants in wetlands D get most nutrients from the soil Question 29: The bladderwort plant A hasn't got flowers B has got sticky leaves C is a very rapid killer D eats big animals Question 30: When an animal is trapped in a carnivorous plant A the anim al receives nutritious juices B the animal is used as bait for the next victim C the leaves open immediately D the leaves produce a liquid that breaks meat down Question 31: How can carnivorous plants live in habitats low in essential nutrients? A They attract animals B They use tricks and traps C They get nutrients by eating animal flesh D They live on wetlands Question 32: The leaves of all carnivorous plants can change A function B size C shape D position Question 33: Which word below is the closest in meaning to “secreting”? A producing B hiding C keeing secret D covering 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 THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER There can be no doubt that teachers play a vital role in shaping students' lives Today's educators are not only responsible for their students' academic achievements, but also for their well-being outside the school environment This could involve offering students valuable (34) of advice to help them handle personal problems, as young people today (35) many difficulties in their daily lives which may (36) from something minor, such as an argument with a friend, to something serious such as bullying and abuse Whatever the problem may be, teachers need to be there for their students Teachers also take on the role of motivator That's why they often (37) in special seminars where they are trained to encourage student motivation in the classroom By putting this theory into (38) they can inspire students to view learning as an enjoyable process Therefore, good teachers not simply focus on testing or examinations, but make use of all available resources, in the hope of maintaining student interest and ultimately preparing them for their future All in all, the way a teacher treats a student have a huge (39) on their character and future achievements Encouraging students to set goals and stick to them is extremely important and it is such encouragement that ultimately builds a solid relationship between teacher and student which will help them get on well with each other Question 34:A tips B portions C pieces D parts Question 35:A receive B encounter C deal D see Question 36:A extend B wander C stray D range Question 37:A enrol B apply C enter D attend Question 38:A practice B work C object D exercise Question 39:A impact B issue C impress D result 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 40: John does not want to go out today A John does not feel like going out today B John often prefers staying in to going out everyday C Going out is not to John's fancy D John enjoys not going out today Question 41: I was really surprised when I saw Betty at the school dance A It was really surprised to see Betty at the school dance B I hadn't expected to see Betty at the school dance C Betty gave me a surprise when seeing her at the school dance D To see Betty at the school dance was really unexpecting to me Question 42: Dad’s not going to move to HCM City A Moving to HCM City has not been Dad’s wish B Dad'd rather live here than in HCM City C Dad won't be moving to HCM City D Dad has no intention of moving to HCM City 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 43: He swore he'd pay her back for all she'd done to him A avenge B be grateful to C retaliate D return money to Question 44: We left the party in a sombre mood A cheerful B sad C angry D happy 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 45:A avenue B residue C barbecue D continue Question 46:A sentiment B consistent C continent D nutrient 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: ~ Girl: “Can I try this on?” ~ Woman: “ .” A Certainly It’s the last one in our stock B O.K Your efforts will be appreciated C Yes The changing room is next to the stairs D Of course It’s cheaper than the red one Question 48: ~ Sam: “ .” ~ Bill: “He must have been very shocked.” A No one turned up at the performance B His finacée ran away with another boy C Most of his old friend saw him off at the airport D He applied for the post as a janitor 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: Compact discs appeared on the market in the early 1980s They produce sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records A Compact discs, which appeared on the market in the early 1980s, produce sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records B Compact discs, appearing on the market in the early 1980s, produced sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records C Compact discs produce sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records which appeared on the market in the early 1980s D Compact discs appeared on the market in the early 1980s and produced sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records Question 50: My uncle didn’t give up smoking His doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued A Because my uncle didn’t give up smoking, his doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued B Not until his doctor told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued smoking did my uncle give it up C My uncle didn’t give up smoking even after his doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued D Even though my uncle didn’t give up smoking, his doctor told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued The End ... 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