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ĐỀ THI THỬ KÌ THI THPT QG NĂM 2016-2017 MƠN THI: TIẾNG ANH - ĐỀ Thời gian: 90 phút Mark the letter a, b, c, or d on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 01 The criminal was sentenced to death because of of his crime A the severity B the complexity C a punishment D the importance 02 The discovery was a major for research workers A breakthrough B breakdown C break-in D breakout 03 “Would you like me to get a taxi?” - “ .” A That would be delightful Thanks B Well, let’s see C Yes, please, if it’s no bother D Yes, I see 04 You have a good feeling about yourself and when you volunteer A others B other C the other D the others 05 If it their encouragement, he could have given it up A had been for B hadn’t been C hadn’t been for D wouldn’t have been for 06 By the end of this month I for this company for two years A have been working B will have been working C will be working D will work 07 Flooding in April is an unusual in this area A occur B occurrence C occurring D occurred 08 Lorie is very thin, her young sister, who is quite heavy A dissimilar to B unlikely C unlike D dislike 09 It is a fact that form of energy A electricity being the most useful B electricity the most useful C the most useful in electricity D electricity is the most useful 10 Please and see us some time You‘re always welcome A come to B come about C come around D come away 11 Only in the Civil War killed or wounded A soldiers in America B so many American soldiers were C many in America D were so many American soldiers 12 Prices of flats from a few thousand to millions of dollars A vary B change C differ D fluctuate 13 John knowledge from many of his life experiences in his work A approved B applied C appreciated D accomplished 14 As it was getting late, the boys decided to the campfire and crept into their sleeping bags A put up B put off C put out D put on 15 The general public a large number of computers now, because prices are beginning to decrease A must buy B must be buying C must have bought D must bought 16 I have to assure myself that I the best possible decision A have leapt B have made C have done D have reached 17 “Sorry, I’m late, Mike.” - “ .” A Well, it’s worth a try B Not on my account C No, I wouldn’t mind at all D That’s all right 18 Tony often watches TV after his parents to bed A had gone B have gone C go D went 19 Mike: “Tell me what your dog’s like?” - Alice: “ .” A Very quickly B Biscuit and bones C Very well, thank you D Big, black and hairy Mark the letter a, b, c, or d on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined sound that is pronounced differently from the rest or the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress: 20 A reindeer B engineer C pioneer D referee 21 A dangerous B marvelous C conspicuous D numerous 22 A establish B illustrate C intimidate D inheritance 23 A expansion B conversion C precision D explosion 24 A eradicate B character C malaria D spectacular 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 REALITY TELEVISION Reality television is genre of television programming which, it is claimed, presents unscripted dramatic or humorous situation, documents actual events, and features ordinary rather than professional actors It could be described as a form of artificial or “heightened” documentary Although the genre has existed in some form or another since the early years of television, the current explosion of popularity dates from around 2000 Reality television covers a wide range of television programming formats, from game or quiz shows which resemble the frantic, often demeaning program produced in Japan in the 1980s and 1990s (a modern example is Gaki no tsukai), to surveillance - or voyeurism - focused productions such as Big Brother Critics say that the term “reality television” is somewhat of a misnomer and that such shows frequently portray a modifies and highly influenced form of reality, with participants put in exotic location or abnormal situations, sometimes coached to act in certain ways by off-screen handlers, and with events on screen manipulated through editing and other post-production techniques Part of reality television’s appeal is due to its ability to place ordinary people in extraordinary situations For example, on the ABC show, The Bachelor, an eligible male dates a dozen women simultaneously, traveling on extraordinary dates to scenic locales Reality television also has the potential to turn its participants into national celebrities, outwardly in talent and performance programs such as Pop Idol, though frequently Survivor and Big Brother participants also reach some degree of celebrity Some commentators have said that the name “reality television” is an inaccurate description for several styles of program included in the genre In competition- based programs such as Big Brother and Survivor, and other special- livingenvironment shows like The Real World, the producers design the format of the show and control the day-to-day activities and the environment, creating a completely fabricated world in which the competition plays out Producers specifically select the participants, and use carefully designed scenarios, challenges, events, and settings to encourage particular behaviors and conflicts Mark Burnett, creator of Survivor and other reality shows, has agreed with this assessment, and avoids the word “reality” to describe his shows; he has said, “I tell good stories It really is not reality TV It really is unscripted drama.” 25 In the first line, the writer says “it is claimed” because A they are agree with the statement B everyone agrees with the statement C no one agrees with the statement D they want to distance themselves from the statement 26 Reality television has A always been this popular B been popular since before 2000 C only been popular since 2000 D been popular since approximately 2000 27 Japan A is the only one place to produce demeaning TV shows B has produced demeaning TV shows copied elsewhere C produced Big Brother D invented surveillance focused productions 28 People have criticized reality television because A it is demeaning B it uses exotic locations C the name is inaccurate D it shows reality 29 Reality TV appeals to some because A it shows eligible males dating women B it uses exotic locations C it shows average people in exceptional circumstances D it can turn ordinary people into celebrities 30 Pop Idol A turns all its participants into celebrities B is more likely to turn its participants into celebrities than Big Brother C is less likely to turn its participants into celebrities than Big Brother D is a dating show 31 The term “reality television” is inaccurate A for all programs B just for Big Brother and Survivor C for talent and performance programs D for talent and performances programs 32 Producers choose the participants A on the ground of talent B only for special-living- environment shows C to create conflict among other things D to make a fabricated world 33 Paul Burnett A was a-participant on Survivor B is a critic of reality TV C thinks the term “reality television” is inaccurate D writes the script for Survivor 34 Shows like Survivor A are definitely reality TV B are scripted C have good narratives D are theatre Read the following passage and mark the letter a, b, c, or d on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks All life is sound We are constantly surrounded by sounds and noises (46)_produced_ by nature and everything in it For thousands of years man has been speaking and singing, and (47)_thanks to_ his wonderfully constructed ear, perceiving sounds and noises, although they are but a small part of the inconceivable wealth of sounds filling the universe Children everywhere and without (48)_exception_ are born with musical abilities with voices, and with hearing The difference lies (49)_merely_ in what they with these gifts That (50)_varies_ according to temperament upbringing nationality, and time Nature itself is full of sound, full of music Musical sounds existed millions of years before there was a human ear to hear (51)_them_ the soft bubbling of the water, the roll of thunder, the whistling and rustling of leaves in the wind and (52)_who_ knows how many other audible manifestations of nature Man was born (53)_into_ a world of sound Thunder filled him with fear and became a symbol of supernatural (54) powers In the roar of the wind he heard the voices of demons Dwellers at the seashore (55)_judges_ the temper of the gods by the sound of the waves Religious rites and music were inseparable at the dawn of humanity 35 A found B heard C produced D existing 36 A thanks to B based on C in spite of D without 37 A exception B doubt C consideration D preparation 38 A absolutely B merely C especially D suddenly 39 A depends B forms C varies D differentiates 40 A them B it C all D from 41 A he B someone C who D everyone 42 A with B from C in D into 43 A disasters B powers C symbols D existence 44 A terrified B touched C judged D heard Mark the letter a, b, c, or d on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction 45 It announced today that an enquiry would be held into the collapse of a high-rise apartment block in Kuala Lumpur last week A B C D 46 Neither of the men arresting as terrorists would reveal information about his group A B C D 47 I strongly object the idea of students in the final year working part-time jobs A B C D 48 If they took their language lesson seriously, they would be able to communicate with the locals now A B C D 49 Everyone ought to know the basic steps that follow in case of an emergency A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is closest meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 50 The famous racehorse Secretariat had to be destroyed because of a painful, incurable hoof disease A disabling B vexatious C dangerous D irreparable 51 In most countries, compulsory military service does not apply to women A superior B Mandatory C Benificial D Constructive 52 Scientists warn of the impending extinction of many species of plants and animals A irrefuttable B Imminent C Formidable D Absolute 53 The aircraft carrier is indispensable in naval operation against sea or shore based enemies A unique B Novel C Exotic D Vital 54 The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years A absolutely B Relavently C Almost D comparatively 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 TALKING TO ELTON JOHN Q - Do you miss doing the ordinary things in life? A- I like plodding round the kitchen doing the things everybody else does I love going to the supermarket to the shopping I come back with far more stuff than I need When I am on holiday in St Tropez, I love to get up at six in the morning to get the fresh bread So people often see me wheeling my trolley round the supermarkets in town Q - Do you mind being recognized? A - I’ve tried going out in disguise, but in the end most people recognize me, Ninety- nine percent are very pleasant, very polite But it’s frustrating if you get out of bed on the wrong side- and you some days- and someone asks you for an autograph and they haven’t got a pen or a piece of paper But I enjoy my popularity; I don’t see the point in being a recluse Q - You once said that you’re a bit of a loner A- Yeah, I always have been By that I don’t mean that I’m alone It’s just that I like to be my own boss all the time Don’t confuse that with being lonely because I’m not I have lots of great friends around me Being successful has given me the confidence to things I wouldn’t have had the courage to otherwise But I still retain that shyness when I first meet people I’m never going to get rid of that Q - You like your food, don’t you? A- I’m one of those people who only has to look at a doughnut and I immediately put on pounds without even eating it I’ve always had a problem with my weight it doesn’t bother me too much, although I get depressed when I’m very overweight I dieted once and I became so obsessed that I neatly made myself ill But I’m happy with the way I am at the moment If you exercise at least three or four times a week and play tennis, then it’s no problem, but you have to keep at it ( …) Q - Do you think you will still be touring and making records in another ten year’s time? A - I can’t keep touring and making records for the rest of my life- I’ve got to try something different now and then One thing I am interested in doing is writing a musical Q - So you think we see you on stage in your town musical one day? A - I doubt it I’m not interested in going into a theatre and performing every night You may find that strange but if you’re on tour, you’re changing cities I played at the Hammersmith Odeon once for 14 nights and by the end of it I was going crazy It was like going to the office People who actually appear in plays and musical for two or three years have my greatest sympathy and admiration I never consider what I as work 55 When Elton goes out, he A is recognized by 99% of the population B wears a disguise C gets annoyed if he is recognized D accepts he will probably be recognized 56 The phrase ‘ a recluse’ is closest in meaning to A an ordinary person B a celebrity C a person who avoids other people D a person who gets frustrated with his popularity 57 How has frame changed Elton John? A He has become very bossy B He doesn’t like to be on his own C He feels more confident D He has become shy 58 The phrase ‘a loner’ is closest in meaning to A a person who likes being alone B a bossy person C a person who is unhappy without other people around D an only child in the family 59 What does Elton John say about his weight? A He is obsessed with his weight B He gets depressed when he diets C He has learnt to control his weight D He wishes he were thin 60 The word it in the last paragraph refers to A his playing at the theatre for 14 nights B his going crazy after the performance C his going to the office D the Hammersmith Odeon 61 What does the last paragraph tell us about his attitude to work? A He loves doing the same thing day after day B He hates any sort of job which means following a routine and doing the same thing day after day C He loves playing at the theatre D He admires people who work hard 62 Which of the following is not true about Elton John? A He loves doing the shopping in supermarkets B He prefers going out in disguise to avoid people C He has a lot of friends D Although he’s always had a problem with his weight, he doesn’t care much about it 63 All of the following suggest that Elton John is basically happy with himself and his lifestyle EXCEPT A He enjoys his popularity B He is happy with the way he is at the moment C He never considers what he does as work D He’s always been a loner 64 What is his future ambition? A to appear in a play or musical B to break with his present routine C to a word tour D to play at the Hammersmith Odeon WRITING Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it 65 Peter was given the first prize He felt so happy @ Having _ 66 He will not come here if his mother doesn’t allow him @ Unless _ 67 Because he was so sick, he didn’t go to work @ If 68 “Would you like to have a drink with me?” @ He invited me _ 69 He tried to escape but the police stopped him @ The police prevented _ Part 2: In about 120 words, write a paragraph about your hobby -The end - ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ Question 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Đáp án A A C A C B B C D C D A B C C B Question 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Đáp án D B D A C B A C D D B C C B D C Question 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 Đáp án C C C A A B C A C D B C A A A A Question 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 WRITING: Part I Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one 65 Having been given the first prize, he felt so happy 66 Unless his mother allows him, he won’t come here 67 If he hadn’t been so sick, he would have gone out 68 He invited me to have a drink with him 69 The police prevented him from escaping Đáp án B D B B D D D C C A C A B B D B ĐỀ THI THỬ KÌ THI THPT QG NĂM 2016-2017 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH - ĐỀ Thời gian: 90 phút Read the following passage and choose the correct word for each of the blanks Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (1) _ as much on what they seem to be telling us, as on the actual words they say Facial (2) _ _ and tone of voice are obvious ways of showing our (3) _ _ to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously express views that we are trying to hide The art of being ( 4) _ lies in picking up these signals, realizing what the other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way For example, we may understand that they are in fact (5) to answer our question, and so we stop pressing them Body movements in general may also indicate feelings, and interviewers often pay particular attention to the way a candidate for a job walks into the room and sits down However it is not difficult to present the right kind of appearance while what many employers want to know relates to the candidate’s character traits, and (6) stability This raises the awkward question of whether job candidates should be asked to complete psychological tests, and the further problem of whether such tests actually produce (7) results For many people, being asked to take part in such a test would be an objectionable (8) _ into their private lives After all, a prospective employer would hardly ask a candidate to run a hundred meters, or expect his or her family doctor to provide (9) _ _ medical information Quite apart from this problem, can such tests predict whether a person is likely to be a (10) employee or a values colleague? Question 1: A rely B estimate C reckon D trust Question 2: A looks B image C manner D expression Question 3: A feeling B view C notion D reaction Question 4: A good at B tactful C successful D humble Question 5: A reluctant B used C hesitant D tending Question 6: A psychological B relevant C physical D similar Question 7: A faithful B regular C reliable D predictable Question 8: A infringement B invasion C interference D intrusion Question 9: A reticent B classified C confidential D secretive Question 10: A conscientious B particular C laborious D thorough Choose the answer that best fits the blank in each sentence or substitutes for the underlined words or phrases Question 11 The concert didn't come _ our expectations A up with B up against C up to D round Question 12 Professor Alan insisted that every student _ their report by Friday A finish B finishes C finished D had finished Question 13 - "Would you like to have noodles, spaghetti, or something different?" - " _" A I'm afraid not B Yes, please C Never mind D Anything will Question 14 On September 9, 1950, California was admitted to the Union A being thirty-first state B as the thirty-first state C for the thirty-first state D the thirty-first state Question 15 James should have stayed out of the sun as his skin is so A sensible B insensible C sensitive D senseless Question 16 _ that the company has shown rapid growth in the last two years A It is reported B They are reported C The report was D It was reported Question 17 Having been served lunch, _ A the problem was discussed by the members of the committee B the committee members discussed the problem C it was discussed by the committee members the problem D a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee Question 18 “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” – “ ” A Sorry, the seat is taken B Yes, I am so glad C No, thanks D Yes, yes You can sit here Question 19 - "Do you mind if I use your phone?" - ". ." A Yes, certainly B Sorry I have no idea C Not at all Help yourself D You can say that again Question 20 Doing exercises may _ you to pass the exam A make it easier for B make easier for C be easy for D make easy that Question 21 _ Nam Cao is a realistic writer, but he still used a lot of romance in his stories A On the contrary B On my part C On the whole D On the other hand th Question 22 In the early 16 century, the geography of the globe still _ a mystery A maintained B continued C was D remained Question 23 Although he hadn't spoken French for many years, he picked it _ again after a few weeks A over B on C through D up Question 24 The police carried out a _ search for the missing diplomat A through B thorough C throughout D thoughtful Question 25 More people speak English than any other language, but non-native speakers now native speakers by three to one A outnumber B overtake C pass D dominate Question 26 The government should take _ to reduce the current high unemployment rate A steps B measures C changes D solutions Question 27 The chairman requested that _ A the members study the problem carefully B with more carefulness the problem could be studied C the problem was more carefully studied D the members studied more carefully the problem Question 28 - "What you think of football?" - " _" A Of course, football players are excellent B It's none of my business C Well, it's beyond my expectation D I am crazy about it Question 29 His change of job has him with a new challenge in life A led B initiated C presented D introduced Choose one word whose main stress pattern is different from the others' Question 30: A collective B climatic C abundant Question 31: A emergency B concentration C humanity Question 32: A continent B government C reference D regional D phenomenon D museum Mark the letter a, b, c, or d on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined sound that is pronounced differently from the rest Question 33 A helicopter B hospital C hour D husband Question 34 A money B notice C glance D thank Read the following passage and choose the correct answer for each of the questions Experiments have shown that in selecting personnel for a job, interviewing is at best a hindrance, and may even cause harm These studies have disclosed that the judgments of interviewers differ markedly and bear little or no relationship to the adequacy of the job applicants Of the many reasons why this should be the case, three in particular stand out The first reason is related to an error of judgment known as the halo effect If a person has one noticeable good trait, their other characteristics will be judged as better than they really are Thus, an individual who dresses smartly and shows self-confidence is likely to be judged capable of doing a job well regardless of his or her real ability Interviewers are also prejudiced by an effect called the primacy effect This error occurs when interpretation of later information is distorted by earlier connected information Hence, in an interview situation, the interviewer spends most of the interview trying to confirm the impression given by the candidate in the first few moments Studies have repeatedly demonstrated that such an impression is unrelated to the aptitude of the applicant The phenomenon known as the contrast effect also skews the judgment of interviewers A suitable candidate may be underestimated because he or she contrasts with a previous one who appears exceptionally intelligent Likewise, an average candidate who is preceded by one who gives a weak showing may be judged as more suitable than he or she really is Since interviews as a form of personnel selection have been shown to be inadequate, other selection procedures have been devised which more accurately predict candidate suitability Of the various tests devised, the predictor which appears to this most successfully is cognitive ability as measured by a variety of verbal and spatial tests Question 35 The word “they” in line refers to _ A applicants B judgments C interviewers D characteristics Question 36 The word “ this” in line 20 refers to _ A measure cognitive ability B devise personnel selection C predict candidate suitability D devise accurate tests Question 37 This passage mainly discusses the _ A Judgments of interviewers concerning job applicants B Inadequacy of interviewing job applicants C Effects of interviewing on job applicants D Techniques that interviewers use for judging job applicants Question 38 According to the passage, the hallo effect _ A exemplifies how one good characteristic color perceptions B takes effect only when a candidate is well -dressed C stands out as the worst judgmental error D helps the interviewer’s capability to judge real ability Question 39 The word “hindrance” in line is closest in meaning to _ A assistance B encouragement C procedure D interference Question 40 According to the passage the first impression _ A can easily be altered B is unrelated to the interviewer’s prejudices C is the one that stays with the interviewer D has been repeatedly demonstrated to the applicant Question 41 The word “skews” in line 14 is closest in meaning to _ A improves B opposes C biases D distinguishes Question 42 The author mentions all of the following reasons why interviewing is not an accurate way to predict candidate suitability EXCEPT the _ A primacy effect B halo effect C contrast effect D cognitive effect Question 43 The word “confirm” in line 11 is closest in meaning to _ A verify B misrepresent C recollect D conclude Question 44 The paragraphs following the passage most likely discuss which of the following? A More information on the kinds of judgmental effects B Other reasons for misjudgments of applicants C Other selection procedures included in interviewing D More information on cognitive ability tests Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 45 The Green Garden Restaurant uses fresh produce on their dishes, much of which the owners grow in their own garden A B C D Question 46 There are many different ways of comparing the economy of one nation with those of another A B C D Question 47 Going from air condition room to a natural environment can cause respiratory illness A B C D Question 48 A basic knowledge of social studies, such as history and geography, are considered a basic A B C part of the education of every child D Question 49 So extensive the lakes are that they are viewed as the largest bodies of fresh water in the world A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is closest meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 50 Most of the school-leavers are sanguine about the idea of going to work and earning money A fearsome B expected C excited D optimistic Question 51 The situation seems to be changing minute by minute A from time to time B time after time D very rapidly C again and again Question 52: It was great to see monkeys in their natural habitat A sky B land C forest D home Question 53 Setting off on an expedition without thorough preparation and with inadequate equipment is tempting fate A Taking a risk B losing heart C having panic D going round in circles Question 54 Peter didn’t mean to be disrespectful to his teacher He just couldn’t control his temper A Showing lack of trust C showing impolite behavior B Showing nervousness D showing lack of attention Read the following passage and choose the correct answer for each of the questions Every drop of water in the ocean, even in the deepest parts, responds to the forces that create the tides No other force that affects the sea is so strong Compared with the tides, the waves created by the wind are surface movements felt no more than a hundred fathoms below the surface The currents also seldom involve more than the upper several hundred fathoms despite their impressive sweep The tides are a response of the waters of the ocean to the pull of the Moon and the more distant Sun In theory, there is a gravitational attraction between the water and even the outermost star of the universe In reality, however, the pull of remote stars is so slight as to be obliterated by the control of the Moon and, to a lesser extent, the Sun Just as the Moon rises later each day by fifty minutes, on the average, so, in most places, the time of high tide is correspondingly later each day And as the Moon waxes and wanes in its monthly cycle, so the height of the tide varies The tidal movements are strongest when the Moon is a sliver in the sky, and when it is full These are the highest flood tides and the lowest ebb tides of the lunar month and are called the spring tides At these times, the Sun, Moon, and Earth are nearly in line and the pull of the two heavenly bodies is added together to bring the water high on the beaches, to send its surf upward against the sea cliffs, and to draw a high tide into the harbors Twice each month, at the quarters of the Moon, when the Sun, Moon, and Earth lie at the apexes of a triangular configuration and the pull of the Sun and Moon are opposed, the moderate tidal movements called neap tides occur Then the difference between high and low water is less than at any other time during the month Question 55: Neap tides occur when A the Moon is full B waves created by the wind combine with the Moon’s gravitational attraction C the Sun counteracts the Moon’s gravitational attraction D the Moon is farthest from the Sun Question 56: The word felt in line is closest in meaning to A detected B dropped C explored D based Question 57: It can be inferred from the passage that the most important factor in determining how much gravitational effect one object in space has on the tides is A temperature B density C size D distance Question 58: What is the cause of the spring tides? A The Earth’s movement around the Sun B The triangular arrangement of the Earth, Sun, and Moon C Seasonal changes in the weather D The gravitational pull of the Sun and the Moon when nearly in line with the Earth Question 59: The word correspondingly in line is closest in meaning to A similarly B interestingly C unusually D unpredictably Question 60: What is the main point of the first paragraph? A Despite the strength of the wind, it only moves surface water B The tides are the most powerful force to affect the movement of ocean water C Deep ocean water is seldom affected by forces that move water D The waves created by ocean currents are very large Question 61: The words In reality in line are closest in meaning to A characteristically B similarly C surprisingly D actually Question 62: Where in the passage does the author mention movements of ocean water other than those caused by tides? A Lines – B Lines - C Lines 11 - 14 D Lines - 11 Question 63: The word configuration in line 14 is closest in meaning to A surface B unit C arrangement D center Question 64: According to the passage, all of the following statements about tides are true EXCEPT A Neap tides are more moderate than spring tides B Tides have a greater effect on the sea than waves C The strongest tides occur at the quarters of the Moon D The time of high tide is later each day WRITING Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it 65 She was made to type these letters before going home The boss made Carnegie Hall owes its existence to Andrew Carnegie, the wealthy owner of a steel company in the late 1800s The hall was finished in 1891 and quickly gained a reputation as an excellent performing arts hall Line 10 where accomplished musicians gained fame Despite its reputation, however, the concert hall suffered from several detrimental renovations over the years During the Great Depression, when fewer people could afford to attend performances, the directors sold part of the building to commercial businesses As a result, a coffee shop was opened Line 15 in one corner of the building, for which the builders replaced the brick and terra cotta walls with windowpanes A renovation in 1946 seriously damaged the acoustical quality of the hall when the makers of the film Carnegie Hall cut a gaping hole in the dome of the ceiling to allow for lights and air vents The hole was later Line 20 covered with short curtains and a fake ceiling, but the hall never sounded the same afterwards In 1960, the violinist Isaac Stern became involved in restoring the hall after a group of real estate developers unveiled plans to demolish Line 25 Carnegie Hall and build a high-rise office building on the site This threat spurred Stern to rally public support for Carnegie Hall and encourage the City of New York to buy the property The movement was successful, and the concert hall is now owned by the city In the current restoration, builders tested each new material for it Line 30 sound qualities, and they replaced the hole in the ceiling with a dome The builders also restored the outer walls to their original appearance and closed the coffee shop Carnegie has never sounded better, and its prospects for the future have never looked more promising Question 45: This passage is mainly about ……………… A changes to Carnegie Hall B the appearance of Carnegie Hall C Carnegie Hall's history during the Great Depression D damage to the ceiling in Carnegie Hall Question 46: In line 11, what is the meaning of the word "detrimental"? A dangerous B significant C extreme D harmful Question 47: What major change happened to the hall in 1946? A The acoustic dome was damaged B Space in the building was sold to commercial businesses C The walls were damaged in an earthquake D The stage was renovated Question 48: Who was Andrew Carnegie? A a violinist B an architect C a steel mill owner D mayor of New York City Question 49: Which of the following words could best replace the word "gaping" in line 18? A small B round C vital D wide Question 50: What was Isaac Stern's relationship to Carnegie Hall? A He made the movie "Carnegie Hall" in 1946 B He performed on opening night in 1891 C He tried to save the hall, beginning in 1960 D He opened a coffee shop in Carnegie Hall during the Depression Question 51: What was probably the most important aspect of the recent renovation? A restoring the outer wall B expanding the lobby C restoring the plaster trim D repairing the ceiling Question 52: Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "unveiled" in line 24? A announced B restricted C overshadowed D located Question 53: How does the author seem to feel about the future of Carnegie Hall? A ambiguous B guarded C optimistic D negative Question 54: Which of the following would most likely be the topic of the next paragraph? A a scientific explanation of acoustics and the nature of sound B a description of people's reactions to the newly renovated hall C a discussion of the coffee shop that once was located in the building D further discussion about the activities of Isaac Stern in 1960 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 question s from 55 to 64 About 200 million years ago, as the Triassic Period came to a close, many species of animals disappeared from the face of the Earth Scientists previously believed that the series of extinctions happened over a period of 15 to 20 million years Recent discoveries in Nova Scotia Line suggest, however, that the extinctions may have happened over a much shorter period of time, perhaps less than 850,000 years Evidence for a rapid extinction of species at the end of the Triassic Period is found in the McCoy Brook Formation along the Bay of Fundy Line 10 in Nova Scotia Fossils found in this formation indicate a rapid disappearance of species rather than a slow and gradual change over time One explanation for a relatively sudden extinction at the end of the Triassic may be that a large meteorite struck the earth at the time and is responsible for a 70- kilometer hole nearby If geologists Line 15 and other researchers can find evidence, such as shocked quartz in the rock formations, that a meteorite did strike the earth, it would give more credence to the theory of rapid Triassic extinctions It is possible, however, that even if a rapid extinction happened in and around Nova Scotia, it did not necessarily occur in the rest Line 20 of the world Question 55: What is the main topic of this passage? A the disappearance of animal species at the end of the Triassic Period B evidence of a relatively sudden extinction of species C the possibility of an extinction happening simultaneously throughout the world D a meteorite hole in the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia Question 56: The author uses the phrase "the face of the Earth" in line in order to ……………… A emphasize the disappearance B focus on one part of the Earth C focus on one period of time D point out the reference to land, not water Question 57: All of the following were mentioned in the passage EXCEPT ……………… A the extinction of late Triassic animals B the duration of time for the extinction C a large meteorite hitting the Earth 10 million years ago D the use of types of rock in scientific research Question 58: Where in the passage does the author give evidence for the argument? A Lines 1-4 B Lines 8-12 C Lines 12-17 D Lines 17-20 Question 59: According to the passage, what would give evidence that a meteorite struck the earth? A a gradual change in species over time B a change in the quartz C gold deposits in the veins of rocks D a change in the waters of the Bay of Fundy Question 60: Which of the following could best replace the word "struck" as used in line 13? A affected B discovered C devastated D hit Question 61: Which of the following is most probably the meaning of "shocked quartz" in line 15? A narrow chasms B tiny lines C hardened ores D cracked minerals Question 62: In line 16, "it" refers to ……………… A evidence B an extinction C the Earth D a meteorite Question 63: Which of the following could best replace the word "credence" in line 17? A demonstration B elevation C suitability D credibility Question 64: Which of the following best describes the author's tone? A aggressive B explanatory C apologetic D cynical WRITING Part I Finish each of the following sentences in s uch a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Question 65: Just after solving one problem, I was faced with another ó Scarcely ……………………………………………………………… Question 66: Without his help, we would all have been in worse trouble ó Had it …………………………………………………………… Question 67: No students in my class can speak English as fluently as she does ó She speaks ……………………………………………………… Question 68: My father started to read that book two weeks ago He’s still reading it ó My father has ………………………………………………… Question 69: “I don’t want to be criticized by non-professionals”, said the film star ó The film star objected ………………………………………… Part II In about 140 words, write a paragraph about a leisure activity that you like to after school A student’s sample writing: My favourite leisure activity is reading I like reading because it is a hobby that is useful and interesting It is useful because you can find a lot of knowledge of all areas that you need; and it is interesting because books can give you the joy and help you relax after a day of toil etc Especially, when you join the forum, you can meet a lot of people who have interests similar to yours, comment on the books or novels that interest you Not only I love books but I also love reading books At the age of twelve, I was awarded " How to Win Friends and Influence People" of Dale Breckenridge Carnegie by my grandfather It is the first book that I have had Until now I not really know how many times I have read it Up to now, I still love it and occasionally read it again Consequently, my love for books begins I usually spend most of my free time choosing the books I love, participating in discussion on the forum and reading Every weekend and all holidays when I have no work to do, I often read books and ruminate on it I also help some friends can select the genres of books that they like I always hope that I will have my own library in my future I love books very much and perhaps, I couldn't live without them ĐÁP ÁN 1D 2B 3A 4B 5C 6D 7A 8D 9A 10B 11C 12D 13D 14C 15B 16A 17C 18B 19A 20D 21D 22C 23B 24A 25C 26B 27A 28D 29C 30A 31C 32D 33A 34C 35A 36B 37C 38A 39B 40B 41B 42D 43B 44A 45A 46D 47A 48C 49D 50C 51D 52A 53C 54B 55B 56A 57C 58B 59B 60D 61D 62A 62D 64B WRITING Part I Finish each of the following sentences in s uch a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Question 65: Just after solving one problem, I was faced with another ó Scarcely had I solved one problem when I was faced with another Question 66: Without his help, we would all have been in worse trouble ó Had it not been for his help, we would all have been in worse trouble Question 67: No students in my class can speak English as fluently as she does ó She speaks English the most fluently of all students in my class Question 68: My father started to read that book two weeks ago He’s still reading it ó My father has been reading that book for two weeks Question 69: “I don’t want to be criticized by non-professionals”, said the film star ó The film star objected to being criticized by non-professionals ĐỀ THI THỬ KÌ THI THPT QG NĂM 2016-2017 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH - ĐỀ 15 Thời gian: 90 phút PART 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE (0.125 x 64 = 8.0p) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions Question 1: A aged B naked C crooked D booked Question 2: A thunder B thank C asthma D thin 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 the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A represent B intensive C domestic D employment Question 4: A promote B labor C women D country Question 5: A regional B establish C educate D operate Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 6: Larry drove all night to get here for his sister's wedding He _ exhausted by the time he arrived A ought to be B must have been C could be D will have been Question 7: _ in London, we will have sat on the bus for 10 hours A As we are going to arrive B By the time we arrive C When we will arrive D By the time we will arrive Question 8: Peter _ for thirty minutes before Mary arrived A had been waiting B would be waiting C was waiting D has been waiting Question 9: My mother often our mistakes, whereas my father is very strict and punishes us for even the slightest one A overlooks B neglects C passes D avoids Question 10: _ on the stairs than the phone rang A No sooner had I stepped B Had no sooner I stepped C No sooner I had stepped D Had I stepped no sooner Question 11: My grandfather is quite deaf so you will have to _ up when you are telling him something A take B catch C keep D speak Question 12: Women in employment earn around 75% of that earned by men A doubted B reserved C paid D economic Question 13: UNESCO was established to encourage _ among nations in the areas of education, science, culture, and communication A workforce B collaboration C employment D independence Question 14: - “ .” -"Never mind, better luck next time." A I didn't get the vacant position B I couldn't keep my mind on work C I have a lot on my mind D I've broken your precious vase Question 15: our pre-paid order, they failed to send us the items in time A Regardless of B Without any notice of C With respect to D On behalf of Question 16: It is so hot Let's go swimming to _ off A give B make C stay D cool Question 17: _with being so busy both at work and at home, she became increasingly tired and badtempered A Where B Which C How D What Question 18: I don’t suppose there is anyone there, ? A is there B don't I C isn't there D I Question 19: She has just bought A a French interesting old painting B an interesting French old painting C an old interesting French painting D an interesting old French painting Question 20: Mary had a serious fever, missed school and fell _ A off B behind C after D up Question 21: What time shall we leave? - A The soonest the best B Sooner better C Soonest and best D The sooner the better Question 22: - “Remember, they want someone who works well with people You've got to show them how easy-going and personable you are!” - “ .” A You see what I am like Don't worry B Wait and see Thanks C Thanks I hope so D Thanks I will keep that in mind Question 23: We spent nearly hours waiting outside the station, then out _ A came the star B the star came C did the star come D be the star coming Question 24: Getting good education and making money themselves have given women more _ A freedom B freed C free D freely Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 25: In synchronized swimming, the players perform beautiful maneuvers to music and diving A swimming suits B tools for swimming C scuba sets D movements that need skill and care Question 26: Books are a primary means for dissemination of knowledge and information A invention B attempt C variety D distribution Question 27: Sports and festivals form an integral part of every human society A invented B essential C informative D exciting Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 28: He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May A politeness B rudeness C measurement D encouragement Question 29: About 95 percent of all animals are invertebrates which can live anywhere, but most, like the starfish and crabs, live in the ocean A with backbones B with ribs C without backbones D without ribs 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 following questions A recent study shows that an unequal share of household chores is still the norm in many households, dispite the fact that many more women now have jobs In a survey of 1,256 people ages between 18 and 65, men said they contributed an average of 37% of the total housework, while the women estinated their share to be nearly double that, at 70% This ratio was not affected by whether the woman was working or not When they were asked what they thought was a fair division of labor, women with jobs felt that housework should be shared equally between male and female partners Women who did not work outside the home wrer satisfied to perform 80% - the majority of the household work – if their husbands did remaider Reseach has shown that, if levels increase beyond these percentages, women become unhappy and anxious, and feel they are unimportant After marriage, a woman is reported to increase her household workload by 14 hours per week, but for men the amount is just 90 minutes So the division of labor becomes unbalanced, as a man’s share increases much less than the woman’s It is the inequality and loss of repect, not the actual number of hours, which leads to axiety and depression The reseach describes housework as thankless and unfulfilling Activities included in the study were cooking, cleaning, shopping, doing laundry, washing up and childcare Women who have jobs report that they feel overworked by these chores in addition to their professional duties In contrast, full-time homemakers frequently anticipate going back to work when the children grow up Distress for this group is cuased by losing the teamwork in the marriage In cases where men perform most of the housework, results were similar The men also became depressed by the imbalance of labor The research showed that the least distressed people are those who have equal share, implying that men could perform significantly more chores and even benefit from this The research concludes “ Everybody benefits from sharing the housework Even for women keeping house, a share division of labor is important If you decide to stay at home to raise the children, you don’t want to become the servant of the house” (Adapted from LouisHarrision & Caroline Cushen, 2013) Question 30: The word remaider.in paragraph is closest in meaning to A what is done B what is fulfilled C what is left D what is share Question 31: Athough women think men should share the housework, those who don’t have paid job agree to share of the chores A 14% B 37% C 70% D 80% Question 32: After getting married, A women kave a bigger house B men more housework C men less housework D women twice as much housework Question 33: Working women A want their partners to an equal share B are anxious and depressed C 80% of the household D would prefer not to have a job Question 34: Women who not have a job become depressed A if they have to more than half of the housework B because they have no respect C when their husbands not hepl them D if their husbands 29% of the chores Question 35: The word norm in paragraph is closest in meaning to A changing thing B strange thing C usual thing D unequal thing Question 36: According to the passage, a good relationship is the one in which A men more housework than women B women and men divide the housework equally C women 80% of the housework D women 14 hours of housework Question 37: Objects of the survey were A people of a wide range of ages B married people C working people D unemploy people Question 38: The word estinated in paragraph is closest in meaning to A wanted B divided C hoped D guessed Question 39: What is the most suitable heading for the passage? A Difficulties of working women B Unequal housework division C Reason for women to be distress D How to be happy couples 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 following questions Most forms of property are concrete and tangible, such as houses, cars, furniture or anything else that is included in one’s possessions Other forms of property can be intangible, and copyright deals with intangible forms of property Copyright is a legal protection extended to authors of creative works, for example, books, magazine articles, maps, films, plays, television shows, software, paintings, photographs, music, choreography in dance and all other forms of intellectual or artistic property Although the purpose of artistic property is usually public use and enjoyment, copyright establishes the ownership of the creator When a person buys a copyrighted magazine, it belongs to this individual as a tangible object However, the authors of the magazine articles own the research and the writing that went into creating the articles The right to make and sell or give away copies of books or articles belongs to the authors, publishers, or other individuals or organizations that hold the copyright To copy an entire book or a part of it, permission must be received from the copyright owner, who will most likely expect to be paid Copyright law distinguishes between different types of intellectual property Music may be played by anyone after it is published However, if it is performed for profit, the performers need to pay a fee, called a royalty A similar principle applies to performances of songs and plays On the other hand, names, ideas, and book titles are excepted Ideas not become copyrighted property until they are published in a book, a painting or a musical work Almost all artistic work created before the 20 th century is not copyrighted because it was created before the copyright law was passed The two common ways of infringing upon the copyright are plagiarism and piracy Plagiarizing the work of another person means passing it off as one’s own The word plagiarism is derived from the Latin plagiarus, which means “abductor” Piracy may be an act of one person, but, in many cases, it is a joint effort of several people who reproduce copyrighted material and sell it for profit without paying royalties to the creator Technological innovations have made piracy easy and anyone can duplicate a motion picture on videotape, a computer program, or a book Video cassette recorders can be used by practically anyone to copy movies and television programs, and copying software has become almost as easy as copying a book Large companies zealously monitor their copyrights for slogans, advertisements, and brand names, protected by a trademark Question 40: What does the passage mainly discuss? A Legal ownership of creative work B Examples of copyright piracy C Legal rights of property owners D Copying creating work for profit Question 41: The word “extended” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A guaranteed B explicated C exposed D granted Question 42: It can be inferred from the passage that copyright law is intended to protect A computer software and videos from being copied B paintings and photographs from theft C the user’s ability to enjoy an artistic work D the creator’s ability to profit from the work Question 43: The word “principle” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A cardinal role B formidable force C crucial point D fundamental rule Question 44: Which of the following properties is NOT mentioned as protected by copyright? A paintings and maps B printed medium C scientific discoveries D music and plays Question 45: It can be inferred from the passage that it is legal if _ A two drawings, created by two different artists, have the same images B two books, written by two different authors, have the same titles C two songs, written by two different composers, have the same melody D two plays, created by two different playwrights, have the same plot and characters Question 46: With which of the following statements is the author most likely to agree? A Plays written in the 16th century cannot be performed in theaters without permission B Singers can publicly sing only the songs for which they wrote the music and the lyrics C Teachers are not allowed to make copies of published materials for use by their students D It is illegal to make photographs when sightseeing or traveling Question 47: The phrase “infringing upon” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A abhorring B impinging upon C inducting for D violating Question 48: The purpose of copyright law is most comparable with the purpose of which of the following? A A law against smoking B A law against theft C A household rule D A school policy Question 49: According to the passage, copyright law is _ A routinely ignored B zealously enforced C meticulously observed D frequently debated 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 Stories about how people somehow know when they are being watched have been going around for years However, few (50) have been made to investigate the phenomenon scientifically Now, with the completion of the largest ever study of the so-called staring effect, there is impressive evidence that this is a recognizable and (51) sixth sense The study involved hundreds of children For the experiments, they sat with their eyes covered and with their backs to other children, who were told to either stare at them or look away The results consistently showed that the children who could not see were able to (52) when they were being stared at In a total of 18,000 trials (53) worldwide, the children (54) sensed when they were being watched almost 70% of the time The experiment was repeated with the (55) precaution of putting the children who were being watched outside the room, (56) from the starers by the windows This was done just in case there was some (57) going on, with the children telling each other whether they were looking or not This prevented the possibility of sounds being (58) between the children The results, though less impressive, were more or less the same Dr Sheldrake, the biologist who designed the study, believes that the results are (59) enough to find out through further experiments precisely how the staring effect might actually come about Question 50: A attempts B tests C tries D aims Question 51: A received B genuine C accepted D sure Question 52: A tell B reveal C notice D find Question 53: A worked over B carried out C worked through D carried on Question 54: A perfectly B exactly C correctly D thoroughly Question 55: A added B attached C connected D increased Question 56: A split B divided C parted D separated Question 57: A lying B pretending C cheating D deceiving Question 58: A transmitted B transported C delivered D distributed Question 59: A concluding B satisfying C persuading D convincing Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 60: The first important (A) requirements for you to become (B) a mountain climber are (C) your strong passion and you have good health.(D) Question 61: During our tour of the refinery,(A) it was (B) seen that both propane and (C) gasoline were produced in large volumes (D) Question 62: Hardly did he enter (A) he room when (B) all the lights (C) went (D) out Question 63:Publishing in the UK, (A) the book has won (B) a number of awards in (C) recent regional book fairs (D) Question 64: A professor of economy (A) and history at our university developed (B) a new theory of the relationship between (C) historical events and financial crises (D) PART 2: WRITING TASK (2.0p) You should spend about 30 minutes writing a paragraph Part A Finish each of the following sentences in s uch a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university - After She doesn’t get on well with her neighbor any more - She has These bookshelves are my own work - I made Tom does a very good immitation of the English teacher - Tom takes It was necesary for you to go so much trouble on my behalf - You needn’t Part B Write a paragraph about a job you like doing best after graduating upper secondary school You should write at least 100 words ĐÁP ÁN 1D 2C 3A 4A 5B 6B 7B 8A 9A 10A 11D 12C 13B 14A 15A 16D 17D 18A 19D 20B 21D 22D 23A 24A 25D 26D 27B 28A 29A 30C 31D 32B 33A 34C 35C 36B 37A 38D 39B 40A 41D 42D 43D 44C 45B 46C 47D 48B 49A 50A 51B 52A 53B 54C 55A 56D 57C 58A 59D 60D 61B 62A 63A 64A PART 2: WRITING TASK (2.0p) You should spend about 30 minutes writing a paragraph Part A Finish each of the following sentences in s uch a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university - After ( spending seven years at secondary school I went to university ) She doesn’t get on well with her neighbor any more - She has (fallen out with her neighbor.) 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