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(Đề gồm 05 trang) KÌ THI KSCL CHUYÊN ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA KHỐI 12 LẦN NĂM HỌC 2018-2019 Môn: Tiếng Anh
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Họ tên thí sinh:………SBD……… 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
AFTERNOON TEA
In far too many places in England today, the agreeable habit of taking afternoon tea has vanished 'Such a shocking waste of time,' says one 'Quite unnecessary, if one has had lunch or (1) _ to eat in the evening,' says another
All very true, no doubt but what a lot of innocent pleasure these strong-minded people are missing! The very ritual of tea-making, warming the pot, (2) _ sure that the water is just boiling, inhaling the fragrant steam, arranging the tea- cozy to fit snugly around the container, all the preliminaries lead up to the exquisite pleasure of sipping the brew from thin porcelain, and helping oneself to hot buttered scones and strawberry jam, a slice of feather-light sponge cake or home-made shortbread
Taking tea is a highly civilized pastime, and fortunately is still (3) _ favor in Thrush Green, (4) _ the inhabitants have got it down to a fine art It is common practice in that pleasant village (5) _ friends to tea rather than lunch or dinner
Question A. designs B. views C. proposes D. minds Question A. giving B. going C. making D. doing Question A. from B. of C. in D. at Question A. where B. which C. when D. who Question A. invites B. inviting C. invited D. to invite
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
Question A. fund B. hummock C scuba D. punishment Question A. looked B. experienced C. laughed D decided
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question She's not breathing She _
A. should have been dead B. must not dead C. must be dead D. must have dead Question The boss _ him because his mother had just passed away
A. make use of B. make fun of C. make allowance for D. make up
Question 10 Wildlife Conservation Society uses science to discover and understand _ natural world
A. Ø B. the C. a D. an
Question 11 _ he is old, he wants to travel around the world
A. Although B. In spite of C. Despite D. Because
Question 12 John asked me _ in English
A. what does this word mean B. what that word meant C. what that word means D. what did this word mean
Question 13 Last week, our class went to Ha Long Bay for a picnic, _ made us very happy then
(2)A. which B. what C. it D. that Question 14 She gave me a _ box
A. small square metal jewelry B. small square jewelry metal C jewelry metal small square D. jewelry small metal square
Question 15 After a nature disaster, there is always an _ need for food and water
A. urgently B. urgency C. urge D. urgent
Question 16 Had I studied harder, I _ better in the last exam
A. would have done B. wouldn't have done C. had done D. would
Question 17 Qualifications and _ are two most important factors that help you get a good job A. impression B. experience C. attention D. politeness
Question 18 "Different species _ by 2050", scientists claim
A. have evolved B. will evolve C. will be evolved D. will have evolved Question 19 His response was as sharp as a _
A. scissors B. sword C. needle D. knife
Question 20 The 19th Asian Physics Olympiad, an annual contest in physics for high school students, _ on Sunday at the Hanoi-based University of Science and Technology
A. kicked off B. picked up C. held up D. made out
Question 21 It is imperative _what to when there is a fire
A. he must know about B. that he knew C. that everyone know D. we knew
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges
Question 22 Paul and Daisy are discussing school work
Paul: "Your parents must be proud of your result at school." Daisy: " _."
A. Of course B. Thanks It's certainly encouraging
C. I'm glad you like it D. I am sorry to hear that Question 23 Customer: "Can I try this jumper on?"
Salesgirl: " _."
A. Sorry, only cash is accepted here B. No, the shop is closed in half an hour C. Sure, the changing rooms are over there D. Yes, it costs one hundred and fifty dollars
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 24. People say that Cameron was the best director of his time
A. Cameron was said to have been the best director of his time B. Cameron is said to have been the best director of his time C. Cameron is said to be the best director of his time
D. It was said that Cameron was the best director of his time Question 25 As I get older, I want to travel less
A. The more I get old, the less I want to travel B. I don't want to travel because of my old age
C. I'm getting older and older, so I don't want to travel more D. The older I get, the less I want to travel
Question 26. When she received the exam results, she immediately phoned her mom
(3)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 27 His girlfriend's behavior at the party was unacceptable, which made everyone there shocked
A. out of practice B. out of sight C. out of the habit D. out of line
Question 28 You should put yourself on the back for having achieved such a high score in the graduation exam
A. praise yourself B. criticize yourself C. wear a backpack D. check up your back
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
The Rise of Robots
As kids, our grandparents frequently scared us by talking about how difficult life was when they were growing up They mentioned walking miles to school in the snow, or doing hours of manual labor for little pay Life has changed greatly since then, and it seems to get easier year by year In fact, with the help of robots we soon might have to much at all But is this a good thing?
By 2030, it's estimated that robotics will be a $10 billion business worldwide Companies are already starting to integrate them into the workforce The electronics manufacturer Foxconn is drawing up plans to launch a factory within the next 10 years that's completely staffed by robot workers Meanwhile, an American company Briggo has invented a robot that serves gourmet-quality coffee to customers With the push of a button it will crush coffee beans, measure exact quantities of water, and even wave a steam wand to ensure customers get the perfect cream on top Unlike human baristas, it can serve multiple drinks at once and work all day and night without a break
Robots are also invading our homes The Rooma is a mini-robot that vacuums rooms automatically according to a schedule The Robomow is a device that will cut the grass for you while you sit in the shade Then there's the Nanda clocky, an alarm clock that makes sure that even the deepest sleepers get up on time The clock is attached to a pair of wheels, and it will randomly move around the room Once you finally catch it, you're probably too awake to hit the snooze button Although these early home robots are somewhat basic, they will likely become more capable as times goes on
Although robots certainly help us to eliminate tedious tasks, many people are concerned about a future filled with robots Some fear that humanity will start to decline if machines everything for us Others have even warned about the robot rebellion, in which robots become so smart that they may decide to turn on their masters These ideas may seem a bit far-fetched, but there are certainly lots of questions that need to be answered before everyone opens up to the idea of a robotic future
Question 29 How is Briggo's invention superior to human workers?
A. It never has to stop B. It is better at conversation
C. It can operate machinery D. It is more knowledgeable about coffee-making Question 30. The word "tedious" in the last paragraph mostly means
A. intelligent B. boring C. expensive D. difficult
Question 31. What would happen if you pressed the snooze button?
A. You would have to wake up immediately B. The alarm clock would turn off forever C. Nothing would happen at all D. The alarm would stop, but go off again soon Question 32. Which of the following is NOT true about the concerns over roboties?
A. Robots may some harm to humans B. It takes some time for people to accept robots C. Robots may be dominant at the workplace D. The idea of robotics may seem far-fetched Question 33. What is the last paragraph mainly about?
(4)B. How people in local communities are supporting robots C. Some reasons why people don't accept robots yet
D. A few of the latest robots on the market today
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 34 The United Nations have helped bring peace to some countries that were at war
A. were B. to C. at war D. have helped
Question 35 Tom's jokes are inappropriate but we have to put up with it just because he's the boss
A. it B. because C. inappropriate D. the
Question 36 Rainforests are being cut and burning at such a speed that they will disappear from the earth in the near future
A. such a speed B. are being cut C. from D. burning
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 37. In Paris, Hemingway met many of his old friends They encouraged him in his writing career
A. In Paris, Hemingway was encouraged by many of his old friends in his writing career B. In Paris, Hemingway encouraged his writing career to meet many of his old friends C. In Paris, Hemingway met his writing career which many of his old friends encouraged D. In Paris, Hemingway encouraged many of his old friends who met him in his writing career Question 38 He held the rope with one hand He stretched it out
A. Stretching the rope out, he holds it with one hand B. He stretched the rope with one hand and held it C. Holding the rope with one hand, he stretched it out D. The rope is held with one hand then he stretched it out
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 39 A. office B. express C. effort D. worship Question 40 A. convenience B. mechanic C preference D. official
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
Pollution emitted in industrial areas represents a threat to human health and the surrounding natural resources We have a tendency to believe that the production processes are the only source of environmental damage, and often forget about the possible long-term effects of harmful production practices We may think that the closure of these huge industrial areas would improve the quality of the environment Unfortunately, this ignores the threat of the remaining waste, which is abandoned and poorly stored It represents an even bigger danger because it stands neglected as it degrades and leaks into the earth without any control at all
(5)Contaminated groundwater can badly affect animals, plants and humans if it is removed from the ground by manmade or natural processes Depending on the study of rocks of the area, groundwater may rise to the surface through springs or seeps, flow sideways into nearby rivers, streams, or ponds, or sink deeper into the earth In many parts of fhe world, groundwater is pumped out of the ground to be used for drinking, bathing, other household uses, agriculture, and industry
Contaminants in the soil can harm plants when they take up the contamination through their roots Eating, breathing in, or touching contaminated soil, as well as eating plants or animals that have piled up soil contaminants can badly affect the health of humans and animals
Air pollution can cause breathing-related problems and other bad health effects as contaminants are absorbed from the lungs into other parts of the body Certain air contaminants can also harm animals and humans when they contact the skin Plants rely on breathing for their growth and can also be affected by exposure to contaminants moved in the air
(Source: Adapted from http://www.grid.unep.ch/waste/download/waste1213.pdf)
Question 41. According to the passage, which of the followings supports healthy ecosystems?
A. Animals B. Water-based organisms
C. Wetlands D. Lower food chain organism
Question 42. The word "it" in the first paragraph refers to _
A. the threat of the remaining waste B. the environment
C. a danger D. the remaining waste
Question 43. Which of the followings is the flow of water from the ground to the surface?
A. Springs B. Rivers C. Ponds D. Streams
Question 44. Which of the followings has the closest meaning to the word "absorbed" in the last paragraph?
A. swallowed B. consumed C. piled up D. take in
Question 45. Which of the followings is NOT badly affected by contaminated groundwater?
A. Plants B. Rocks C. Human D. Animals
Question 46. According to the passage, the industry is likely to be thought as _
A. a danger to the environment B. a threat to human health C. the utmost harmful activity D. the only source of pollution Question 47. Which of the followings affect an ecosystem as the whole?
A. Surface water contamination B. Air contamination
C. Soil contamination D. Groundwater contamination Question 48. What is the topic of the passage?
A. The pollution from the city B. Sources of environmental damage C. The quality of the environment D. Bad effects of industrial waste
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 49 Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially A. Privileged B. Wealthy C. Impoverished D. Well-off
Question 50 Smart robots have replaced humans in stressful and hazardous jobs and in assembly lines
A. perilous B. dangerous C. safe D. risky