SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC KỲ KHẢO SÁT KIẾN THỨC THPT LẦN NĂM HỌC 2017-2018 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 Câu 1: A household B honest C exhausted D rhinoceros Câu 2: A established B diversified C synchronized D struggled 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 Câu 3: A disaster B conference C dedicate D national Câu 4: A believe B control C deny D argue 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 Câu 5: The United Nations, founded in 1945, has their headquarters in New York A.The B has C their D founded Câu 6: People often visit other family members or friends, exchange New Year’s wishes and taking part in various forms of entertainment at Tet A New Year’s wishes B taking part in C other D at Tet Câu 7: A wide variety of possible measures have taken to protect endangered species from becoming extinct A A wide variety of B have taken C endangered D becoming extinct Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Câu 8: We need to concentrate on our target audience, _ women aged between 20 and 30 A namely B such C respectively D for example Câu 9: The modest girl _ her excellent academic results _ a series of good luck A caught/ up with B put/ down to C got/ across to D made/ up for Câu 10: Volunteering to help disadvantaged children in remote and mountainous areas _ of great concern to the students at our school A has been B have been C are D being Câu 11: Until now, paid employment has undoubtedly brought _ and social gains to many women A economy B economically C economic D economist Câu 12: Since Margaret moved to this lower secondary school, she has had difficulty _ new friends A to making B make C to make D making Câu 13: Vietnamese U23 footballers, _ performance has made a strong impression on sports enthusiasts, were warmly welcomed the moment they appeared at Noi Bai Airport A who B their C whose D whom Câu 14: Out to the light _ A came the secret B did the secret come C the secret came D was the secret come Câu 15: The top leaders of ASEAN have been considering the recommendation that East Timor _ to the bloc A be admitted B is admitted C admit D admitted Câu 16: I think you will go straight to university after secondary school, _? A won't you B don't I C I D will you Câu 17: Ancient Egyptians _ the Great Pyramid of Giza around the year 2560 BC A built B were building C had built D have built Câu 18: Nowadays, getting a good job is becoming _ for young people in such a competitive world A as difficult as B more difficult than C most difficult things D more and more difficult Câu 19: As I was walking along the street, I saw _ $10 note on _ pavement A the/ a B the/ the C a/ the D a/ a Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Câu 20: A man is talking to Alex when he is on holiday in Paris - The man: "You haven't lived here long, have you?" - Alex: " _" A Yes, just a few days B Yes, I have just moved here C No, I live here for a long time D No, only three months Câu 21: Tom and Mary are meeting at the canteen - Tom: “Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night.” - Mary: “ _” A I have nothing to tell you! B I don't know why you were so absent-minded C Never mind! D Oh Poor me! 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 Câu 22: Talks on climate change were resumed in the German city of Bonn on July 16 to combat global warming A look into B sum up C fight against D concentrate on Câu 23: At first, no one believed she was a pilot, but her documents lent color to her statements A borrowed color from B gave no proof of C got information from D provided evidence for 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 Câu 24: When I mentioned the party, he was all ears A listened neglectfully B used both ears C listened attentively D was partially deaf Câu 25: The settlers found an ideal location with plenty of arable land for farming and a mountain stream for fresh water A difficult to be irrigated B good for growing rice C nearly inaccessible D unable to produce crop 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 Câu 26: I regret not applying to that university A If I had applied to that university, I wouldn’t have regretted now B If I were you, I would apply to that university C I wish I had applied to that university D I wish I applied to that university Câu 27: “You shouldn’t have leaked our confidential report to the press, Frank!” said Jane A Jane criticized Frank for having disclosed their confidential report to the press B Jane suspected that Frank had leaked their confidential report to the press C Jane accused Frank of having cheated the press with their confidential report D Jane blamed Frank for having flattered the press with their confidential report Câu 28: My sister wanted to win a place at university, so she worked very hard A My sister worked very hard with a view to win a place at university B In order for my sister to win a place at university, she worked very hard C My sister worked very hard, hoping winning a place at university D My sister worked very hard with the aim of winning a place at university 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 Câu 29: I tried hard However, I couldn't succeed A In spite of my hardly trying, I couldn't succeed B Despite of my trying hard, I couldn't succeed C Although I tried hard, but I couldn't succeed D Try as I might, I couldn't succeed Câu 30: Most of his classmates couldn't come He invited them to the birthday party A Most of his classmates whom he invited them to the birthday party couldn't come B Most of his classmates invited to the birthday party couldn't come C Most of his classmates inviting to the birthday party couldn't come D Most of his classmates he invited them to the birthday party couldn't come Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35 An important point to (31) _ into account if you like spending time out in the open air is that the human head doesn’t work very well outdoors if it becomes too hot, cold or wet That’s why a hat is a good investment, whenever you are planning to go (32) _ Surprisingly, a single waterproof hat with a brim will the job adequately in most conditions In cold climates, the problem is that the head is sending out heat all the time As much as fifty to sixty per cent of your body’s heat is lost through the head and neck, depending on which scientist you believe Clearly this heat loss needs to be prevented, (33) _ it’s important to remember that hats don’t actually keep you warm, they simply stop heat escaping Just as important is the need to protect your neck from the effects of bright sunlight, and the brim of your hat will this If you prefer a baseball cap, consider (34) _ one that has a drop down ‘tail’ at the back to stop your neck getting sunburnt And in wet weather (35) _, hats are often more practical than pooling up the hood of your waterproof coat because when you turn your head, the hat goes with you, whereas the hood usually does not Câu 31: A put B take C give D make Câu 32: A out B off C over D on Câu 33: A however Câu 34: A buy Câu 35: A occasions B moreover B to buy B cases C but D thus C to buying C positions D buying D conditions Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42 If you were going to choose a job that involves travel, what would be your first choice? There are many jobs available today that give people opportunities to travel Although many traveling careers sound fantastic, they also have disadvantages Being an au pair is an excellent way not only to go to different countries, but to live in different places around the world and really get a feel for the culture Au pairs live with the families they are placed with and take care of children Many parents include au pairs in family events and vacations, so they experience many aspects of the new culture while on the job However, many of the activities are centered around the children, so they may not get to experience many things that interest adults For people who want a bit more freedom working abroad, being an English teacher may be a good choice There are English teaching jobs in almost all countries in the world People teaching English in other countries often have a chance to travel on the weekends around the country One drawback is that many teachers often wind up hanging out with other English teachers, and they don’t have time to learn the country’s language The nickname “roadie” implies that this job involves life on the road Roadies are people who work and travel with bands and provide technical support Roadies can be lighting and stage crew who set up the stage and break it down before and after events They can also be technicians helping band members with their instruments International tours take a band’s crew to cities around the world, often requiring air travel However, the crew doesn’t get much time off, so they may travel to several countries without seeing much besides concert venues and hotels Similarly, flight attendants often travel to cities around the world, but they don’t see much besides the inside of airplanes and hotels However, when they have time off, they can often fly at no cost, and their family members can sometimes fly free as well It is widely thought that a flight attendant job is glamorous, but flight attendants must deal with travel hassles, as well as security issues All jobs gave advantages and disadvantages whether or not you travel for work, so if you have the travel bug, keep these jobs in mind for the future Câu 36: What does the passage mainly discuss? A Disadvantages of traveling jobs B Jobs with opportunities to travel C Jobs involving traveling by planes D Traveling to and from work Câu 37: The word “glamorous” in paragraph is closet in meaning to _ A skilled B challenging C attractive D permanent Câu 38: The word “They” in paragraph refers to _ A events B roadies C instruments D bands Câu 39: Which of the following is a disadvantage of the job as an au pair? A They can experience many aspects of the new culture B Most of their activities are centered around children C They may live in different places around the world D They will experience many interesting things Câu 40: How is a flight attendant’s job similar to a roadie’s? A They provide technical support B A lot of time is spent indoors C Family members may not have to pay for flights D They must deal with travel hassles Câu 41: Which of the following is something a roadie might do? A Clean hotel rooms after the band and crew have left B Set up the lights for a performance C Play the guitar in front of a large audience D Work on the road Câu 42: It can be inferred from the passage that _ A traveling careers have more disadvantages than many other B English teachers abroad don’t know the language of the country where they work C it’s essential that the job you choose have more benefits than drawbacks D people who want to travel are more likely to get a job Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50 A folk culture is small, isolated, cohesive, conservative, nearly self-sufficient group that is homogeneous in custom and race, with a strong family or community structure and highly developed rituals Order is maintained through approvals based in the religion or family, and interpersonal relationships are strong Tradition is paramount, and change comes infrequently and slowly There is relatively little division of labor into specialized duties Rather, each person is expected to perform a large number of tasks, though they may differ between the sexes Most goods are handmade, and a subsistence economy prevails Individualism is weakly developed in folk cultures, as are social classes Unaltered folk cultures no longer exist in industrialized countries such as the United States and Canada Perhaps the nearest modern equivalent in Anglo-America is the Amish, a German American farming community that largely rejects the products and labor saving devices of the industrial age In Amish areas, horse-drawn buggies still serve as a local transportation device, and the faithful are not permitted to own automobiles The Amish’s central religious concept of modesty clearly reflects the weakness of individualism and social class so typical of folk cultures, and there is a corresponding strength of Amish group identity Rarely the Amish marry outside their community The religion, a variety of the Mennonite faith, provides the principal mechanism for maintaining order By contrast, a popular culture is a large heterogeneous group, often highly individualistic and constantly changing Relationships tend to be impersonal, and a obvious division of labor exists, leading to the establishment of many specialized professions Secular institutions of control such as the police and army take the place of religion and family in maintaining order, and a money-based economy prevails Because of these contrasts, “popular” may be viewed as clearly different from “folk” The popular is replacing the folk in industrialized countries and in many developing nations Folk-made objects give way to their popular equivalents, usually because the popular item is more quickly or cheaply produced, is easier or time-saving to use, or lends more prestige to the owner Câu 43: What does the passage mainly discuss? A The characteristics of “folk” and “popular” societies B The influence of industrial technology C Two decades in modern society D The specialization of labor in Canada and the United States Câu 44: The word “paramount” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A optional B interesting C important D questionable Câu 45: The word “prevails” in paragraph could be best replaced by _ A develops B provides C invests D dominates C individuals D tasks Câu 46: The word "they" in paragraph refers to _ A divisions of labour B persons Câu 47: Which of the following is typical of folk cultures? A Contact with other cultures is encouraged B Social change occurs slowly C There is a money-based economy D Each person develops one specialized skill Câu 48: Which of the following statements about Amish beliefs does the passage support? A Individualism and competition are important B A variety of religious practices are tolerated C Pre-modern technology is preferred D People are defined according to their class Câu 49: Which of following is NOT given as a reason why folk-made objects are replaced by mass-produced objects? A cost B convenience C quality Câu 50: What does the author imply about the United States and Canada? D prestige A They have popular cultures B They have no social classes C They not value individualism D They value folk cultures ĐÁP ÁN A 11 C 21 C 31 B 41 B A 12 D 22 C 32 A 42 B A 13 C 23 D 33 C 43 A D 14 A 24 A 34 D 44 C C 15 A 25 D 35 D 45 D B 16 A 26 C 36 B 46 D B 17 A 27 A 37 C 47 B A 18 D 28 D 38 B 48 C B 19 C 29 D 39 B 49 C Đáp án: Questions Answers Questions Answers A 26 C A 27 A 10 A 20 D 30 A 40 B 50 A A 28 D D 29 D C 30 A B 31 B B 32 A A 33 C B 34 D 10 A 35 D 11 C 36 B 12 D 37 C 13 C 38 B 14 A 39 B 15 A 40 B 16 A 41 B 17 A 42 B 18 D 43 A 19 C 44 C 20 D 45 D 21 C 46 D 22 C 47 B 23 D 48 C 24 A 49 C 25 D 50 A ... A 11 C 21 C 31 B 41 B A 12 D 22 C 32 A 42 B A 13 C 23 D 33 C 43 A D 14 A 24 A 34 D 44 C C 15 A 25 D 35 D 45 D B 16 A 26 C 36 B 46 D B 17 A 27 A 37 C 47 B A 18 D 28 D 38 B 48 C B 19 C 29 D 39... A 26 C A 27 A 10 A 20 D 30 A 40 B 50 A A 28 D D 29 D C 30 A B 31 B B 32 A A 33 C B 34 D 10 A 35 D 11 C 36 B 12 D 37 C 13 C 38 B 14 A 39 B 15 A 40 B 16 A 41 B 17 A 42 B 18 D 43 A 19 C 44 C 20 ... 38 B 14 A 39 B 15 A 40 B 16 A 41 B 17 A 42 B 18 D 43 A 19 C 44 C 20 D 45 D 21 C 46 D 22 C 47 B 23 D 48 C 24 A 49 C 25 D 50 A