said 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 03 to 10!. S[r]
(1)SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 04 trang) ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã Để 222 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: No one knows exactly how many species of animals lives on earth A lives B of animals C species D knows Question 2: There is no truth in the rumour that Barbara had lost her job A no truth B had lost C job D rumour Question 3: The best way to eleiminate a pest is by controlling the food accessible to it A by controlling B it C food acessible D best 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 4:A destination B presidential C economic D preference Question 5:A represent B permanent C monument D government 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 6: The army met with minimal opposition A soft B numerous C heavy D fierce Question 7: Despite the time the solution has a number of positive effects A adverse B sufficient C minus D opposite 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 8: A ancient B question C patient D action Question 9: A paid B said C laid D pail 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 10 to 15 CAN YOU PROVE WHO YOU ARE? Today, we frequently read newspaper stories of unqualified people who are convicted of posing as surgeons, dentists, airline pilots or financial experts These people are sometimes portrayed as amiable crooks, but in reality, they are not amiable; they are fraudsters who prey on people's good nature Fraudsters can more than just trick you or steal your cash; they can steal your identity, too Some years ago, Derek Bond, a seventy two-year-old retired civil servant, found out for himself how dreadful modern fraud can be As he stepped offaplane at Cape Town airport, he was arrested and put in prison It was worrying enough that he could have been mistaken for a 'most wanted' criminal, but what made matters worse was that, despite having an impeccable reputation in his hometown, it took three weeks for Mr Bond's family to convince the authorities that they had made a mistake Away from people who knew him, Mr Bond's reputation was based solely on the contents of a police file If that file said that Mr Derek Bond, a man of medium height and build, was actually Derek Lloyd Sykes, a conman responsible for a multi-million dollar fraud in Texas, then who could prove that it wasn't true? Mr Bond was the victim of identity theft, where a thief assumes another person's identity and uses it to steal directly from that person or to commit crimes using that person's name In the world of organized crime, for those involved illegal immigration or benefit fraud, a in drug-trafficking, money laundering fake ID is a licence to print money Even more worrying is the fact that there is now a ready market for stolen identities among the world's terrorists More and more people are shopping and banking online or by phone these days, so the opportunities for the fraudulent use of credit cards or other personal information are increasing rapidly In fact, it is true to say that identity theft is booming, and for those affected by it, the consequences are often catastrophic Under existing financial regulations, banks and credit organizations are required to 'know their customers' before they are allowed to open an account This means that they have to request specific proofs of identity before they allow them to start spending: usually proof of name and address and a photo ID such as a passport or a driver's licence This sounds satisfactory, but in reality it is far from foolproof The problem is that stealing someone's identity is not rocket science In theory, all an unscrupulous thief needs to start using a person's name is a few snippets of information, such as a discarded phone bill or a credit card receipt It has been claimed that 'bin diving' is a common way for thieves to get information In an extensive survey, a credit checking agency examined the contents of 400 rubbish bins They found that one in five of these contained enough sensitive information to commit identity fraud Every time people buy or sell goods, individuals are providing information about themselves on paper Receipts, invoices and bills all contain personal information that is useful to a fraudster But identity thieves don't even need to get their hands dirty How often people hand over their credit or debit cards in shops? How many people buy something over the phone or shop online? All it takes is one dishonest employee and people can say goodbye to their hard-earned cash Today, sophisticated criminals also use computer software packages to hack into the systems of banks and other organizations to steal lists of their customers' identities, lists which can sometimes run to millions of individuals [Sourse: First Masterclass 2015 Student’s Book] (2) Question 10: The writer says that real-life fraudsters A are criminals who cheat other people B are not as bad as they seem C live a glamorous lifestyle D are not qualified to ordinary jobs Question 11: Describing something as 'not rocket science' in lines 22-23 means that it is A incomprehensible B complicated C straightforward D very difficult Question 12: In Cape Town, it was difficult for Derek Bond to establish his innocence because A nobody knew him personally there B he had a bad reputation there C there was proof that he was a criminal D his correct details were in a police file Question 13: Criminals commonly collect information about individuals by A reading their telephone bills B going through things people have thrown away C stealing their credit cards D contacting a credit checking agency Question 14: The main purpose of this article is to A advise readers how to avoid having their identity stolen B describe the dangers of identity theft C explain how to steal someone's identity D tell the story of Derek Bond Question 15: People should be particularly careful about using credit or debit cards because… A online systems may not be secure B criminals may listen to people giving their details on the phone C corrupt staff may pass on their details to criminals D criminals may find a way of stealing them Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 16: Researching my symptoms has occupied a lot of my time recently A taken up B taken over C taken in D taken after Question 17: To calm myself down before the interview, I decided to wait a while in a nearby park and read the newspaper A To stop my uneasiness B To stop my fear C To fight my hunger D To stop feeling excited Question 18: Ask Mum for permission to go out now She looks like she’s in a good mood A fashionable B unconcerned C healthful D happy 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 19: Sue and Brian met Shortly after that, he announced they were getting married A Scarcely had Sue and Brian met when he announced they were getting married B Until Sue and Brian met, they had announced they were getting married C Right at the time Brian met Sue, he announced they were getting married D As soon as Sue and Brian met, they announced they were getting married Question 20: We were walking towards our car A police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us A Walking towards our car, a police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us B As soon as we were walking towards our car, a police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us C Whenever we were walking towards our car, a police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us D Just as we were walking towards our car, a police car drove up and stopped right in front of us Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 21 to 32 Question 21: We can always find out what books the author consulted by refering to the …… A contents B bibliography C key D index Question 22: Cars, instead of petrol, will… on anything from electricity to methane gas A run B move C drive D operate Question 23: That pop star, …….name is on everyone’s lips, is organising an international charity A of whom B his C whose D whom Question 24: If you turn a … ear , you know people might be doing something wrong, but you ignore it A solid B dumb C blind D hollow Question 25: Grandma broke… in tears when we told her about dad and Mum’s divorce A forth B down C up D off Question 26: Tom was… the page, looking for his name in print A scanning B noticing C examining D viewing Question 27: Linda was shocked when I disagrred with her She’s so used to getting her own…… A mind B opinion C way D views Question 28: Boys in my class admire Lien’s figure She’s so lovely and…… A slim B skinny C boney D lanky Question 29: Pessimists say the whole will experience a period of economic…… A depression B suppressing C impression D repression Question 30: We left at six in the morning and didn’t get back till midnight I was…… A exhaust B exhausted C exhausting D exhaustion (3) Question 31: The shock of……out of a sound sleep and the fright of that instant thought are enough to give your parents a heart attack A getting B waking C moving D stepping Question 32: It wasn't serious After the doctor took my temperature and listened to my cough, A I was rushed to hospital B I'd had to fight my way out through the fire C I was diagnosed with the flu D I would need an operation 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 Question 33: D: “I’m thinking of doing some shopping today Can you recommend anywhere?” S: “…… ” A That’s OK In that case, how about going to the Roman ruins down by the lake? B Well, you could try Oxford Street There are lots of big department stores there C Well, you could try the local museum That’s quite close to here D To be honest, I’m not really a big fan of department stores Question 34: A: “Anyway, as I bent down to pick it up, my trousers split!” ~ B: “………” A You must have been mortified B Congratulations! C How dare you! D You should have bought this 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 35 to 42 Selling a new product is a complex business, especially when the product could be (35) as a luxury, and many people are involved in the process of introducing it to the market Once the work of designing and manufacturing the product has been completed, it's (36) the salespeople to sell it and, hopefully, (37) the company a fortune! Two words are mentioned in a marketing (38) buzz and hype Each of these has an important part to play Buzz is what salespeople want to create through (39) of mouth - potential customers talking about the new product, creating a demand for it, building a sense of excitement about the (40) and generating a positive market acknowledgement Hype, advertising created by the company itself, is the sales (41) the company puts out to promote its wares Which is more effective? People are inclined to distrust the hard sell and recommendation from loyal customers is likely to carry greater (42) among consumers Question 35: A graded B grouped C clarified D classed Question 36: A down by B in for C up to D back through Question 37: A make B keep C create D turn Question 38: A campaign B project C movement D drive Question 39: A expression B saying C word D phrase Question 40: A start B initiation C opening D launch Question 41: A fact B information C argument D pitch Question 42: A acceptance B weight C appreciation D value 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 43 to 47 JAMES’ PROBLEM Presenter: In this evening's programme, we're starting with a subject which has got many of you worried We'll be discussing young people and digital technology It's something that worries not only parents but young people themselves On our studio panel, we have Evan Matthews, a child psychologist, Joanne Carter, a secondary school head teacher, and Liz Winslett, who has three teenage children and is a student counsellor Our first caller this morning is James Benson What is your question, James? James: Thank you I'd like to ask you what you think about my parents' recent behaviour They're getting more and more obsessed about the amount of time I spend with what they call my 'virtual friends' Evan: Hi , James Can you tell me who these friends are? James: They're mainly people I've met on social networking sites Evan: And how much contact you have with them? James: Well, on a normal day, I'll update my status as soon as I wake up Then I'll check to see if anyone's sent me any messages on my mobile Evan: And how long does that usually take? James: About five minutes if I have to reply to any messages Joanne: What about later in the day? James: Well, if I don't have to go to college, I'll spend a couple of hours chatting to friends in the morning and maybe another two in the evening Joanne: Hmm, that does seem rather excessive James: I suppose so, but it's what I'm used to But actually, what Mum and Dad really object to is seeing me texting my friends - especially at mealtimes They say it's rude and antisocial Joanne: And what you think? James: I just think it's completely normal for people of my age Joanne: How many texts you send a day? James: About fifty or sixty Joanne: OK - and you understand why your parents are getting so annoyed? (4) James: Not really It's just a bit of fun I think adults take these things too seriously Liz: Can I ask you, James:, you have any other interests outside your virtual world? James: No, not now I used to play tennis with my dad most weekends But he always seems too busy these days Presenter: OK, James, I think we get the idea of what your life is like I'd now like to ask our panel to comment on what they've heard Can I start with you Evan? Evan: OK, James I have to say I have great sympathy with your parents and completely understand their point of view They feel they're losing you to your virtual friends My advice to you would be to spend less time on your phone and try to spend at least a couple of hours a day when you're not at college doing things with real people Presenter: Thank you Joanne? Joanne: Here's what I suggest, James First, I think you should accept that you have an addiction then I suggest you try to cut back your contact with digital friends by a few minutes every day, so that by this time next year your life is in more balance Try to get back to playing tennis with your dad like you used to And try to spend more time with real people - you'll soon get used to it You won't lose any genuine friends and you won 't have your parents nagging you all the time Presenter: Thanks And lastly, Liz Winslett Liz: Right, James I imagine your addiction is probably a very temporary one I would guess that in a month or two you'll get bored with your virtual life and just slip back into your old life - that's if my own son's experience is anything to go by In other words, I think you're going through a phase Presenter: Thank you all very much - and thank you, James, for your intriguing question James: Thanks Question 43: What are James' parents worried about? A that their son sends too many messages on his mobile B that their son spends too much time with Internet friends C that their son goes out with his friends too often D that their son does not have many friends Question 44: What does Joanne Carter, the head teacher, suggest James should do? A take up new sports and other activities B spend less time with real people C get professional treatment for his addiction D gradually reduce the time he spends on virtual friends Question 45: On what does Liz Winslett base her advice to James? A what happened in the case of one of her children B her interests outside virtual world C her professional experience D her observations of other teenagers she knows Question 46: What does Evan, the child psychologist, think about James' problem? A He supports James' parents' views B He sympathizes with James C He understands both points of view D He gives James advice Question 47: What is James' own opinion of his behaviour? A He doesn 't think it is unusual B He thinks his addiction is very temporary one C He knows his behaviour will have to change D He realizes that it is antisocial 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 48: He admitted his failure and praised his opponent’s performance A He both failed and praised his opponent’s performance B Admitting his failure, he praised his opponent’s performance C Not only did he fail but he also praised his opponent’s performance D He neither admitted his failure nor praised his opponent’s performance Question 49: She has always got on well with the children A She has always been on good terms with the children B She has always had personal relationship with the children C She has always looked up to the children D She is trying a good relationship with the children Question 50: Under no circumstances should you leave her alone A Her loneliness is a circumstance you should take notice of B In certain circumstance, leaving her alone is a must C Leave her alone if necessary D Whatever happens, not leave her alone The End (5) SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 04 trang) ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã Để 122 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 1: A question B action C ancient D patient Question 2: A laid B paid C pail D said 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 3: The army met with minimal opposition A numerous B heavy C soft D fierce Question 4: Despite the time the solution has a number of positive effects A adverse B opposite C sufficient D minus 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 05 to 12 Selling a new product is a complex business, especially when the product could be (5) as a luxury, and many people are involved in the process of introducing it to the market Once the work of designing and manufacturing the product has been completed, it's (6) the salespeople to sell it and, hopefully, (7) the company a fortune! Two words are mentioned in a marketing (8) buzz and hype Each of these has an important part to play Buzz is what salespeople want to create through (9) of mouth - potential customers talking about the new product, creating a demand for it, building a sense of excitement about the (10) and generating a positive market acknowledgement Hype, advertising created by the company itself, is the sales (11) the company puts out to promote its wares Which is more effective? People are inclined to distrust the hard sell and recommendation from loyal customers is likely to carry greater (12) among consumers Question 5: A classed B graded C grouped D clarified Question 6: A back through B up to C down by D in for Question 7: A make B keep C turn D create Question 8: A movement B drive C campaign D project Question 9: A phrase B word C saying D expression Question 10: A initiation B start C launch D opening Question 11: A pitch B information C fact D argument Question 12: A weight B acceptance C appreciation D value Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 13 to 24 Question 13: We left at six in the morning and didn’t get back till midnight I was…… A exhaust B exhausting C exhausted D exhaustion Question 14: Linda was shocked when I disagrred with her She’s so used to getting her own…… A mind B views C opinion D way Question 15: That pop star, …….name is on everyone’s lips, is organising an international charity A of whom B his C whom D whose Question 16: Tom was… the page, looking for his name in print A examining B viewing C scanning D noticing Question 17: The shock of……out of a sound sleep and the fright of that instant thought are enough to give your parents a heart attack A getting B stepping C moving D waking Question 18: Boys in my class admire Lien’s figure She’s so lovely and…… A slim B boney C lanky D skinny Question 19: Pessimists say the whole will experience a period of economic…… A suppressing B repression C impression D depression Question 20: It wasn't serious After the doctor took my temperature and listened to my cough, A I'd had to fight my way out through the fire B I was rushed to hospital C I was diagnosed with the flu D I would need an operation Question 21: Cars, instead of petrol, will… on anything from electricity to methane gas A drive B run C move D operate Question 22: We can always find out what books the author consulted by refering to the …… A contents B bibliography C index D key Question 23: If you turn a … ear , you know people might be doing something wrong, but you ignore it A solid B blind C hollow D dumb Question 24: Grandma broke… in tears when we told her about dad and Mum’s divorce A down B forth C up D off (6) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 25: Researching my symptoms has occupied a lot of my time recently A taken in B taken over C taken up D taken after Question 26: To calm myself down before the interview, I decided to wait a while in a nearby park and read the newspaper A To stop feeling excited B To stop my fear C To stop my uneasiness D To fight my hunger Question 27: Ask Mum for permission to go out now She looks like she’s in a good mood A happy B fashionable C healthful D unconcerned 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 Question 28: D: “I’m thinking of doing some shopping today Can you recommend anywhere?” S: “…… ” A Well, you could try Oxford Street There are lots of big department stores there B To be honest, I’m not really a big fan of department stores C Well, you could try the local museum That’s quite close to here D That’s OK In that case, how about going to the Roman ruins down by the lake? Question 29: A: “Anyway, as I bent down to pick it up, my trousers split!” ~ B: “………” A You must have been mortified B You should have bought this C Congratulations! D How dare you! 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 30: There is no truth in the rumour that Barbara had lost her job A job B rumour C had lost D no truth Question 31: No one knows exactly how many species of animals lives on earth A species B knows C of animals D lives Question 32: The best way to eleiminate a pest is by controlling the food accessible to it A best B it C food acessible D by controlling 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 33: Sue and Brian met Shortly after that, he announced they were getting married A As soon as Sue and Brian met, they announced they were getting married B Until Sue and Brian met, they had announced they were getting married C Scarcely had Sue and Brian met when he announced they were getting married D Right at the time Brian met Sue, he announced they were getting married Question 34: We were walking towards our car A police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us A As soon as we were walking towards our car, a police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us B Whenever we were walking towards our car, a police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us C Just as we were walking towards our car, a police car drove up and stopped right in front of us D Walking towards our car, a police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us 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 35: She has always got on well with the children A She has always had personal relationship with the children B She has always looked up to the children C She has always been on good terms with the children D She is trying a good relationship with the children Question 36: He admitted his failure and praised his opponent’s performance A He neither admitted his failure nor praised his opponent’s performance B Admitting his failure, he praised his opponent’s performance C Not only did he fail but he also praised his opponent’s performance D He both failed and praised his opponent’s performance Question 37: Under no circumstances should you leave her alone A Leave her alone if necessary B In certain circumstance, leaving her alone is a must C Her loneliness is a circumstance you should take notice of D Whatever happens, not leave her alone 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 38: A preference B presidential C destination D economic Question 39: A permanent B represent C government D monument (7) 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 40 to 44 JAMES’ PROBLEM Presenter: In this evening's programme, we're starting with a subject which has got many of you worried We'll be discussing young people and digital technology It's something that worries not only parents but young people themselves On our studio panel, we have Evan Matthews, a child psychologist, Joanne Carter, a secondary school head teacher, and Liz Winslett, who has three teenage children and is a student counsellor Our first caller this morning is James Benson What is your question, James? James: Thank you I'd like to ask you what you think about my parents' recent behaviour They're getting more and more obsessed about the amount of time I spend with what they call my 'virtual friends' Evan: Hi , James Can you tell me who these friends are? James: They're mainly people I've met on social networking sites Evan: And how much contact you have with them? James: Well, on a normal day, I'll update my status as soon as I wake up Then I'll check to see if anyone's sent me any messages on my mobile Evan: And how long does that usually take? James: About five minutes if I have to reply to any messages Joanne: What about later in the day? James: Well, if I don't have to go to college, I'll spend a couple of hours chatting to friends in the morning and maybe another two in the evening Joanne: Hmm, that does seem rather excessive James: I suppose so, but it's what I'm used to But actually, what Mum and Dad really object to is seeing me texting my friends - especially at mealtimes They say it's rude and antisocial Joanne: And what you think? James: I just think it's completely normal for people of my age Joanne: How many texts you send a day? James: About fifty or sixty Joanne: OK - and you understand why your parents are getting so annoyed? James: Not really It's just a bit of fun I think adults take these things too seriously Liz: Can I ask you, James:, you have any other interests outside your virtual world? James: No, not now I used to play tennis with my dad most weekends But he always seems too busy these days Presenter: OK, James, I think we get the idea of what your life is like I'd now like to ask our panel to comment on what they've heard Can I start with you Evan? Evan: OK, James I have to say I have great sympathy with your parents and completely understand their point of view They feel they're losing you to your virtual friends My advice to you would be to spend less time on your phone and try to spend at least a couple of hours a day when you're not at college doing things with real people Presenter: Thank you Joanne? Joanne: Here's what I suggest, James First, I think you should accept that you have an addiction then I suggest you try to cut back your contact with digital friends by a few minutes every day, so that by this time next year your life is in more balance Try to get back to playing tennis with your dad like you used to And try to spend more time with real people - you'll soon get used to it You won't lose any genuine friends and you won 't have your parents nagging you all the time Presenter: Thanks And lastly, Liz Winslett Liz: Right, James I imagine your addiction is probably a very temporary one I would guess that in a month or two you'll get bored with your virtual life and just slip back into your old life - that's if my own son's experience is anything to go by In other words, I think you're going through a phase Presenter: Thank you all very much - and thank you, James, for your intriguing question James: Thanks Question 40: What are James' parents worried about? A that their son does not have many friends B that their son goes out with his friends too often C that their son sends too many messages on his mobile D that their son spends too much time with Internet friends Question 41: What does Evan, the child psychologist, think about James' problem? A He understands both points of view B He sympathizes with James C He gives James advice D He supports James' parents' views Question 42: What does Joanne Carter, the head teacher, suggest James should do? A take up new sports and other activities B gradually reduce the time he spends on virtual friends C spend less time with real people D get professional treatment for his addiction Question 43: What is James' own opinion of his behaviour? A He doesn 't think it is unusual B He realizes that it is antisocial C He knows his behaviour will have to change D He thinks his addiction is very temporary one (8) Question 44: On what does Liz Winslett base her advice to James? A her observations of other teenagers she knows B her professional experience C what happened in the case of one of her children D her interests outside virtual world 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 45 to 50 CAN YOU PROVE WHO YOU ARE? Today, we frequently read newspaper stories of unqualified people who are convicted of posing as surgeons, dentists, airline pilots or financial experts These people are sometimes portrayed as amiable crooks, but in reality, they are not amiable; they are fraudsters who prey on people's good nature Fraudsters can more than just trick you or steal your cash; they can steal your identity, too Some years ago, Derek Bond, a seventy two-year-old retired civil servant, found out for himself how dreadful modern fraud can be As he stepped offaplane at Cape Town airport, he was arrested and put in prison It was worrying enough that he could have been mistaken for a 'most wanted' criminal, but what made matters worse was that, despite having an impeccable reputation in his hometown, it took three weeks for Mr Bond's family to convince the authorities that they had made a mistake Away from people who knew him, Mr Bond's reputation was based solely on the contents of a police file If that file said that Mr Derek Bond, a man of medium height and build, was actually Derek Lloyd Sykes, a conman responsible for a multi-million dollar fraud in Texas, then who could prove that it wasn't true? Mr Bond was the victim of identity theft, where a thief assumes another person's identity and uses it to steal directly from that person or to commit crimes using that person's name In the world of organized crime, for those involved illegal immigration or benefit fraud, a in drug-trafficking, money laundering fake ID is a licence to print money Even more worrying is the fact that there is now a ready market for stolen identities among the world's terrorists More and more people are shopping and banking online or by phone these days, so the opportunities for the fraudulent use of credit cards or other personal information are increasing rapidly In fact, it is true to say that identity theft is booming, and for those affected by it, the consequences are often catastrophic Under existing financial regulations, banks and credit organizations are required to 'know their customers' before they are allowed to open an account This means that they have to request specific proofs of identity before they allow them to start spending: usually proof of name and address and a photo ID such as a passport or a driver's licence This sounds satisfactory, but in reality it is far from foolproof The problem is that stealing someone's identity is not rocket science In theory, all an unscrupulous thief needs to start using a person's name is a few snippets of information, such as a discarded phone bill or a credit card receipt It has been claimed that 'bin diving' is a common way for thieves to get information In an extensive survey, a credit checking agency examined the contents of 400 rubbish bins They found that one in five of these contained enough sensitive information to commit identity fraud Every time people buy or sell goods, individuals are providing information about themselves on paper Receipts, invoices and bills all contain personal information that is useful to a fraudster But identity thieves don't even need to get their hands dirty How often people hand over their credit or debit cards in shops? How many people buy something over the phone or shop online? All it takes is one dishonest employee and people can say goodbye to their hard-earned cash Today, sophisticated criminals also use computer software packages to hack into the systems of banks and other organizations to steal lists of their customers' identities, lists which can sometimes run to millions of individuals [Sourse: First Masterclass 2015 Student’s Book] Question 45: Describing something as 'not rocket science' in lines 22-23 means that it is A straightforward B very difficult C complicated D incomprehensible Question 46: In Cape Town, it was difficult for Derek Bond to establish his innocence because A he had a bad reputation there B nobody knew him personally there C there was proof that he was a criminal D his correct details were in a police file Question 47: The writer says that real-life fraudsters A are not as bad as they seem B are criminals who cheat other people C live a glamorous lifestyle D are not qualified to ordinary jobs Question 48: People should be particularly careful about using credit or debit cards because… A corrupt staff may pass on their details to criminals B online systems may not be secure C criminals may listen to people giving their details on the phone D criminals may find a way of stealing them Question 49: Criminals commonly collect information about individuals by A contacting a credit checking agency B going through things people have thrown away C reading their telephone bills D stealing their credit cards Question 50: The main purpose of this article is to A explain how to steal someone's identity B describe the dangers of identity theft C advise readers how to avoid having their identity stolen D tell the story of Derek Bond The End (9) SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 04 trang) ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã Để 389 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 1: A action B question C ancient D patient Question 2: A paid B laid C said D pail Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 3: Ask Mum for permission to go out now She looks like she’s in a good mood A healthful B unconcerned C happy D fashionable Question 4: Researching my symptoms has occupied a lot of my time recently A taken up B taken in C taken over D taken after Question 5: To calm myself down before the interview, I decided to wait a while in a nearby park and read the newspaper A To stop my fear B To stop feeling excited C To fight my hunger D To stop my uneasiness 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 06 to 13 Selling a new product is a complex business, especially when the product could be (6) as a luxury, and many people are involved in the process of introducing it to the market Once the work of designing and manufacturing the product has been completed, it's (7) the salespeople to sell it and, hopefully, (8) the company a fortune! Two words are mentioned in a marketing (9) buzz and hype Each of these has an important part to play Buzz is what salespeople want to create through (10) of mouth - potential customers talking about the new product, creating a demand for it, building a sense of excitement about the (11) and generating a positive market acknowledgement Hype, advertising created by the company itself, is the sales (12) the company puts out to promote its wares Which is more effective? People are inclined to distrust the hard sell and recommendation from loyal customers is likely to carry greater (13) among consumers Question 6: A clarified B graded C grouped D classed Question 7: A down by B up to C in for D back through Question 8: A make B create C turn D keep Question 9: A drive B project C campaign D movement Question 10: A expression B word C saying D phrase Question 11: A initiation B opening C start D launch Question 12: A fact B pitch C argument D information Question 13: A appreciation B value C weight D acceptance 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 14 to 18 JAMES’ PROBLEM Presenter: In this evening's programme, we're starting with a subject which has got many of you worried We'll be discussing young people and digital technology It's something that worries not only parents but young people themselves On our studio panel, we have Evan Matthews, a child psychologist, Joanne Carter, a secondary school head teacher, and Liz Winslett, who has three teenage children and is a student counsellor Our first caller this morning is James Benson What is your question, James? James: Thank you I'd like to ask you what you think about my parents' recent behaviour They're getting more and more obsessed about the amount of time I spend with what they call my 'virtual friends' Evan: Hi , James Can you tell me who these friends are? James: They're mainly people I've met on social networking sites Evan: And how much contact you have with them? James: Well, on a normal day, I'll update my status as soon as I wake up Then I'll check to see if anyone's sent me any messages on my mobile Evan: And how long does that usually take? James: About five minutes if I have to reply to any messages Joanne: What about later in the day? James: Well, if I don't have to go to college, I'll spend a couple of hours chatting to friends in the morning and maybe another two in the evening Joanne: Hmm, that does seem rather excessive James: I suppose so, but it's what I'm used to But actually, what Mum and Dad really object to is seeing me texting my friends - especially at mealtimes They say it's rude and antisocial Joanne: And what you think? James: I just think it's completely normal for people of my age Joanne: How many texts you send a day? (10) James: About fifty or sixty Joanne: OK - and you understand why your parents are getting so annoyed? James: Not really It's just a bit of fun I think adults take these things too seriously Liz: Can I ask you, James:, you have any other interests outside your virtual world? James: No, not now I used to play tennis with my dad most weekends But he always seems too busy these days Presenter: OK, James, I think we get the idea of what your life is like I'd now like to ask our panel to comment on what they've heard Can I start with you Evan? Evan: OK, James I have to say I have great sympathy with your parents and completely understand their point of view They feel they're losing you to your virtual friends My advice to you would be to spend less time on your phone and try to spend at least a couple of hours a day when you're not at college doing things with real people Presenter: Thank you Joanne? Joanne: Here's what I suggest, James First, I think you should accept that you have an addiction then I suggest you try to cut back your contact with digital friends by a few minutes every day, so that by this time next year your life is in more balance Try to get back to playing tennis with your dad like you used to And try to spend more time with real people - you'll soon get used to it You won't lose any genuine friends and you won 't have your parents nagging you all the time Presenter: Thanks And lastly, Liz Winslett Liz: Right, James I imagine your addiction is probably a very temporary one I would guess that in a month or two you'll get bored with your virtual life and just slip back into your old life - that's if my own son's experience is anything to go by In other words, I think you're going through a phase Presenter: Thank you all very much - and thank you, James, for your intriguing question James: Thanks Question 14: What is James' own opinion of his behaviour? A He doesn 't think it is unusual B He knows his behaviour will have to change C He thinks his addiction is very temporary one D He realizes that it is antisocial Question 15: What are James' parents worried about? A that their son goes out with his friends too often B that their son sends too many messages on his mobile C that their son does not have many friends D that their son spends too much time with Internet friends Question 16: What does Evan, the child psychologist, think about James' problem? A He sympathizes with James B He supports James' parents' views C He understands both points of view D He gives James advice Question 17: What does Joanne Carter, the head teacher, suggest James should do? A spend less time with real people B take up new sports and other activities C gradually reduce the time he spends on virtual friends D get professional treatment for his addiction Question 18: On what does Liz Winslett base her advice to James? A her observations of other teenagers she knows B what happened in the case of one of her children C her professional experience D her interests outside virtual world 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 Question 19: D: “I’m thinking of doing some shopping today Can you recommend anywhere?” S: “…… ” A Well, you could try the local museum That’s quite close to here B Well, you could try Oxford Street There are lots of big department stores there C That’s OK In that case, how about going to the Roman ruins down by the lake? D To be honest, I’m not really a big fan of department stores Question 20: A: “Anyway, as I bent down to pick it up, my trousers split!” ~ B: “………” A You should have bought this B You must have been mortified C Congratulations! D How dare you! 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 21: A represent B government C monument D permanent Question 22: A destination B presidential C preference D economic 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 23: The army met with minimal opposition A fierce B soft C numerous D heavy Question 24: Despite the time the solution has a number of positive effects A minus B sufficient C adverse D opposite (11) 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 25: The best way to eleiminate a pest is by controlling the food accessible to it A food acessible B it C best D by controlling Question 26: There is no truth in the rumour that Barbara had lost her job A no truth B rumour C job D had lost Question 27: No one knows exactly how many species of animals lives on earth A species B lives C knows D of animals 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 28: He admitted his failure and praised his opponent’s performance A Not only did he fail but he also praised his opponent’s performance B He both failed and praised his opponent’s performance C Admitting his failure, he praised his opponent’s performance D He neither admitted his failure nor praised his opponent’s performance Question 29: She has always got on well with the children A She has always been on good terms with the children B She has always had personal relationship with the children C She has always looked up to the children D She is trying a good relationship with the children Question 30: Under no circumstances should you leave her alone A In certain circumstance, leaving her alone is a must B Whatever happens, not leave her alone C Her loneliness is a circumstance you should take notice of D Leave her alone if necessary Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 42 Question 31: The shock of……out of a sound sleep and the fright of that instant thought are enough to give your parents a heart attack A stepping B moving C waking D getting Question 32: Linda was shocked when I disagrred with her She’s so used to getting her own…… A opinion B views C way D mind Question 33: It wasn't serious After the doctor took my temperature and listened to my cough, A I was rushed to hospital B I would need an operation C I'd had to fight my way out through the fire D I was diagnosed with the flu Question 34: Tom was… the page, looking for his name in print A noticing B scanning C examining D viewing Question 35: If you turn a … ear , you know people might be doing something wrong, but you ignore it A hollow B dumb C solid D blind Question 36: Pessimists say the whole will experience a period of economic…… A suppressing B repression C depression D impression Question 37: We left at six in the morning and didn’t get back till midnight I was…… A exhausted B exhausting C exhaustion D exhaust Question 38: That pop star, …….name is on everyone’s lips, is organising an international charity A of whom B whom C whose D his Question 39: Cars, instead of petrol, will… on anything from electricity to methane gas A run B operate C move D drive Question 40: Boys in my class admire Lien’s figure She’s so lovely and…… A boney B skinny C lanky D slim Question 41: We can always find out what books the author consulted by refering to the …… A key B bibliography C index D contents Question 42: Grandma broke… in tears when we told her about dad and Mum’s divorce A off B up C down D forth 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 48 CAN YOU PROVE WHO YOU ARE? Today, we frequently read newspaper stories of unqualified people who are convicted of posing as surgeons, dentists, airline pilots or financial experts These people are sometimes portrayed as amiable crooks, but in reality, they are not amiable; they are fraudsters who prey on people's good nature Fraudsters can more than just trick you or steal your cash; they can steal your identity, too Some years ago, Derek Bond, a seventy two-year-old retired civil servant, found out for himself how dreadful modern fraud can be As he stepped offaplane at Cape Town airport, he was arrested and put in prison It was worrying enough that he could have been mistaken for a 'most wanted' criminal, but what made matters worse was that, despite having an impeccable (12) reputation in his hometown, it took three weeks for Mr Bond's family to convince the authorities that they had made a mistake Away from people who knew him, Mr Bond's reputation was based solely on the contents of a police file If that file said that Mr Derek Bond, a man of medium height and build, was actually Derek Lloyd Sykes, a conman responsible for a multi-million dollar fraud in Texas, then who could prove that it wasn't true? Mr Bond was the victim of identity theft, where a thief assumes another person's identity and uses it to steal directly from that person or to commit crimes using that person's name In the world of organized crime, for those involved illegal immigration or benefit fraud, a in drug-trafficking, money laundering fake ID is a licence to print money Even more worrying is the fact that there is now a ready market for stolen identities among the world's terrorists More and more people are shopping and banking online or by phone these days, so the opportunities for the fraudulent use of credit cards or other personal information are increasing rapidly In fact, it is true to say that identity theft is booming, and for those affected by it, the consequences are often catastrophic Under existing financial regulations, banks and credit organizations are required to 'know their customers' before they are allowed to open an account This means that they have to request specific proofs of identity before they allow them to start spending: usually proof of name and address and a photo ID such as a passport or a driver's licence This sounds satisfactory, but in reality it is far from foolproof The problem is that stealing someone's identity is not rocket science In theory, all an unscrupulous thief needs to start using a person's name is a few snippets of information, such as a discarded phone bill or a credit card receipt It has been claimed that 'bin diving' is a common way for thieves to get information In an extensive survey, a credit checking agency examined the contents of 400 rubbish bins They found that one in five of these contained enough sensitive information to commit identity fraud Every time people buy or sell goods, individuals are providing information about themselves on paper Receipts, invoices and bills all contain personal information that is useful to a fraudster But identity thieves don't even need to get their hands dirty How often people hand over their credit or debit cards in shops? How many people buy something over the phone or shop online? All it takes is one dishonest employee and people can say goodbye to their hard-earned cash Today, sophisticated criminals also use computer software packages to hack into the systems of banks and other organizations to steal lists of their customers' identities, lists which can sometimes run to millions of individuals [Sourse: First Masterclass 2015 Student’s Book] Question 43: The writer says that real-life fraudsters A live a glamorous lifestyle B are not as bad as they seem C are criminals who cheat other people D are not qualified to ordinary jobs Question 44: People should be particularly careful about using credit or debit cards because… A criminals may listen to people giving their details on the phone B criminals may find a way of stealing them C corrupt staff may pass on their details to criminals D online systems may not be secure Question 45: Describing something as 'not rocket science' in lines 22-23 means that it is A very difficult B straightforward C incomprehensible D complicated Question 46: In Cape Town, it was difficult for Derek Bond to establish his innocence because A he had a bad reputation there B there was proof that he was a criminal C nobody knew him personally there D his correct details were in a police file Question 47: Criminals commonly collect information about individuals by A stealing their credit cards B contacting a credit checking agency C going through things people have thrown away D reading their telephone bills Question 48: The main purpose of this article is to A tell the story of Derek Bond B explain how to steal someone's identity C advise readers how to avoid having their identity stolen D describe the dangers of identity theft 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: We were walking towards our car A police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us A As soon as we were walking towards our car, a police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us B Just as we were walking towards our car, a police car drove up and stopped right in front of us C Whenever we were walking towards our car, a police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us D Walking towards our car, a police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us Question 50: Sue and Brian met Shortly after that, he announced they were getting married A Scarcely had Sue and Brian met when he announced they were getting married B Right at the time Brian met Sue, he announced they were getting married C As soon as Sue and Brian met, they announced they were getting married D Until Sue and Brian met, they had announced they were getting married The End (13) SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 04 trang) ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã Để 584 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 01 to 08 Selling a new product is a complex business, especially when the product could be (1) as a luxury, and many people are involved in the process of introducing it to the market Once the work of designing and manufacturing the product has been completed, it's (2) the salespeople to sell it and, hopefully, (3) the company a fortune! Two words are mentioned in a marketing (4) buzz and hype Each of these has an important part to play Buzz is what salespeople want to create through (5) of mouth - potential customers talking about the new product, creating a demand for it, building a sense of excitement about the (6) and generating a positive market acknowledgement Hype, advertising created by the company itself, is the sales (7) the company puts out to promote its wares Which is more effective? People are inclined to distrust the hard sell and recommendation from loyal customers is likely to carry greater (8) among consumers Question 1: A classed B clarified C grouped D graded Question 2: A in for B down by C back through D up to Question 3: A create B make C keep D turn Question 4: A campaign B project C drive D movement Question 5: A saying B phrase C expression D word Question 6: A opening B start C initiation D launch Question 7: A argument B fact C pitch D information Question 8: A weight B appreciation C acceptance D value 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 9: A economic B presidential C preference D destination Question 10: A monument B permanent C represent D government 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 11: Despite the time the solution has a number of positive effects A opposite B sufficient C minus D adverse Question 12: The army met with minimal opposition A heavy B soft C fierce D numerous 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 13 to 17 JAMES’ PROBLEM Presenter: In this evening's programme, we're starting with a subject which has got many of you worried We'll be discussing young people and digital technology It's something that worries not only parents but young people themselves On our studio panel, we have Evan Matthews, a child psychologist, Joanne Carter, a secondary school head teacher, and Liz Winslett, who has three teenage children and is a student counsellor Our first caller this morning is James Benson What is your question, James? James: Thank you I'd like to ask you what you think about my parents' recent behaviour They're getting more and more obsessed about the amount of time I spend with what they call my 'virtual friends' Evan: Hi , James Can you tell me who these friends are? James: They're mainly people I've met on social networking sites Evan: And how much contact you have with them? James: Well, on a normal day, I'll update my status as soon as I wake up Then I'll check to see if anyone's sent me any messages on my mobile Evan: And how long does that usually take? James: About five minutes if I have to reply to any messages Joanne: What about later in the day? James: Well, if I don't have to go to college, I'll spend a couple of hours chatting to friends in the morning and maybe another two in the evening Joanne: Hmm, that does seem rather excessive James: I suppose so, but it's what I'm used to But actually, what Mum and Dad really object to is seeing me texting my friends - especially at mealtimes They say it's rude and antisocial Joanne: And what you think? James: I just think it's completely normal for people of my age Joanne: How many texts you send a day? James: About fifty or sixty Joanne: OK - and you understand why your parents are getting so annoyed? James: Not really It's just a bit of fun I think adults take these things too seriously Liz: Can I ask you, James:, you have any other interests outside your virtual world? (14) James: No, not now I used to play tennis with my dad most weekends But he always seems too busy these days Presenter: OK, James, I think we get the idea of what your life is like I'd now like to ask our panel to comment on what they've heard Can I start with you Evan? Evan: OK, James I have to say I have great sympathy with your parents and completely understand their point of view They feel they're losing you to your virtual friends My advice to you would be to spend less time on your phone and try to spend at least a couple of hours a day when you're not at college doing things with real people Presenter: Thank you Joanne? Joanne: Here's what I suggest, James First, I think you should accept that you have an addiction then I suggest you try to cut back your contact with digital friends by a few minutes every day, so that by this time next year your life is in more balance Try to get back to playing tennis with your dad like you used to And try to spend more time with real people - you'll soon get used to it You won't lose any genuine friends and you won 't have your parents nagging you all the time Presenter: Thanks And lastly, Liz Winslett Liz: Right, James I imagine your addiction is probably a very temporary one I would guess that in a month or two you'll get bored with your virtual life and just slip back into your old life - that's if my own son's experience is anything to go by In other words, I think you're going through a phase Presenter: Thank you all very much - and thank you, James, for your intriguing question James: Thanks Question 13: On what does Liz Winslett base her advice to James? A her professional experience B what happened in the case of one of her children C her observations of other teenagers she knows D her interests outside virtual world Question 14: What does Joanne Carter, the head teacher, suggest James should do? A spend less time with real people B gradually reduce the time he spends on virtual friends C take up new sports and other activities D get professional treatment for his addiction Question 15: What does Evan, the child psychologist, think about James' problem? A He sympathizes with James B He understands both points of view C He gives James advice.D He supports James' parents' views Question 16: What is James' own opinion of his behaviour? A He doesn 't think it is unusual B He realizes that it is antisocial C He thinks his addiction is very temporary one D He knows his behaviour will have to change Question 17: What are James' parents worried about? A that their son spends too much time with Internet friends B that their son sends too many messages on his mobile C that their son goes out with his friends too often D that their son does not have many friends 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 18: A ancient B patient C question D action Question 19: A pail B said C laid D paid Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 20: To calm myself down before the interview, I decided to wait a while in a nearby park and read the newspaper A To stop feeling excited B To stop my uneasiness C To stop my fear D To fight my hunger Question 21: Ask Mum for permission to go out now She looks like she’s in a good mood A fashionable B unconcerned C happy D healthful Question 22: Researching my symptoms has occupied a lot of my time recently A taken in B taken after C taken over D taken up 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 Question 23: D: “I’m thinking of doing some shopping today Can you recommend anywhere?” S: “…… ” A To be honest, I’m not really a big fan of department stores B Well, you could try Oxford Street There are lots of big department stores there C That’s OK In that case, how about going to the Roman ruins down by the lake? D Well, you could try the local museum That’s quite close to here Question 24: A: “Anyway, as I bent down to pick it up, my trousers split!” ~ B: “………” A You must have been mortified B You should have bought this C Congratulations! D How dare you! 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 25: We were walking towards our car A police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us (15) A Just as we were walking towards our car, a police car drove up and stopped right in front of us B As soon as we were walking towards our car, a police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us C Whenever we were walking towards our car, a police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us D Walking towards our car, a police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us Question 26: Sue and Brian met Shortly after that, he announced they were getting married A As soon as Sue and Brian met, they announced they were getting married B Scarcely had Sue and Brian met when he announced they were getting married C Until Sue and Brian met, they had announced they were getting married D Right at the time Brian met Sue, he announced they were getting married Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 27 to 38 Question 27: Linda was shocked when I disagrred with her She’s so used to getting her own…… A opinion B mind C views D way Question 28: Cars, instead of petrol, will… on anything from electricity to methane gas A run B operate C move D drive Question 29: Boys in my class admire Lien’s figure She’s so lovely and…… A boney B lanky C skinny D slim Question 30: Tom was… the page, looking for his name in print A examining B noticing C scanning D viewing Question 31: That pop star, …….name is on everyone’s lips, is organising an international charity A whose B his C whom D of whom Question 32: If you turn a … ear , you know people might be doing something wrong, but you ignore it A blind B solid C hollow D dumb Question 33: We left at six in the morning and didn’t get back till midnight I was…… A exhausting B exhaust C exhausted D exhaustion Question 34: It wasn't serious After the doctor took my temperature and listened to my cough, A I was rushed to hospital B I'd had to fight my way out through the fire C I would need an operation D I was diagnosed with the flu Question 35: Pessimists say the whole will experience a period of economic…… A repression B impression C depression D suppressing Question 36: The shock of……out of a sound sleep and the fright of that instant thought are enough to give your parents a heart attack A waking B getting C moving D stepping Question 37: Grandma broke… in tears when we told her about dad and Mum’s divorce A forth B up C off D down Question 38: We can always find out what books the author consulted by refering to the …… A index B key C contents D bibliography 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 39 to 44 CAN YOU PROVE WHO YOU ARE? Today, we frequently read newspaper stories of unqualified people who are convicted of posing as surgeons, dentists, airline pilots or financial experts These people are sometimes portrayed as amiable crooks, but in reality, they are not amiable; they are fraudsters who prey on people's good nature Fraudsters can more than just trick you or steal your cash; they can steal your identity, too Some years ago, Derek Bond, a seventy two-year-old retired civil servant, found out for himself how dreadful modern fraud can be As he stepped offaplane at Cape Town airport, he was arrested and put in prison It was worrying enough that he could have been mistaken for a 'most wanted' criminal, but what made matters worse was that, despite having an impeccable reputation in his hometown, it took three weeks for Mr Bond's family to convince the authorities that they had made a mistake Away from people who knew him, Mr Bond's reputation was based solely on the contents of a police file If that file said that Mr Derek Bond, a man of medium height and build, was actually Derek Lloyd Sykes, a conman responsible for a multi-million dollar fraud in Texas, then who could prove that it wasn't true? Mr Bond was the victim of identity theft, where a thief assumes another person's identity and uses it to steal directly from that person or to commit crimes using that person's name In the world of organized crime, for those involved illegal immigration or benefit fraud, a in drug-trafficking, money laundering fake ID is a licence to print money Even more worrying is the fact that there is now a ready market for stolen identities among the world's terrorists More and more people are shopping and banking online or by phone these days, so the opportunities for the fraudulent use of credit cards or other personal information are increasing rapidly In fact, it is true to say that identity theft is booming, and for those affected by it, the consequences are often catastrophic Under existing financial regulations, banks and credit organizations are required to 'know their customers' before they are allowed to open an account This means that they have to request specific proofs of identity before they allow them to start spending: usually proof of name and address and a photo ID such as a passport or a driver's licence (16) This sounds satisfactory, but in reality it is far from foolproof The problem is that stealing someone's identity is not rocket science In theory, all an unscrupulous thief needs to start using a person's name is a few snippets of information, such as a discarded phone bill or a credit card receipt It has been claimed that 'bin diving' is a common way for thieves to get information In an extensive survey, a credit checking agency examined the contents of 400 rubbish bins They found that one in five of these contained enough sensitive information to commit identity fraud Every time people buy or sell goods, individuals are providing information about themselves on paper Receipts, invoices and bills all contain personal information that is useful to a fraudster But identity thieves don't even need to get their hands dirty How often people hand over their credit or debit cards in shops? How many people buy something over the phone or shop online? All it takes is one dishonest employee and people can say goodbye to their hard-earned cash Today, sophisticated criminals also use computer software packages to hack into the systems of banks and other organizations to steal lists of their customers' identities, lists which can sometimes run to millions of individuals [Sourse: First Masterclass 2015 Student’s Book] Question 39: Criminals commonly collect information about individuals by A going through things people have thrown away B stealing their credit cards C contacting a credit checking agency D reading their telephone bills Question 40: In Cape Town, it was difficult for Derek Bond to establish his innocence because A nobody knew him personally there B his correct details were in a police file C there was proof that he was a criminal D he had a bad reputation there Question 41: People should be particularly careful about using credit or debit cards because… A online systems may not be secure B corrupt staff may pass on their details to criminals C criminals may listen to people giving their details on the phone D criminals may find a way of stealing them Question 42: The writer says that real-life fraudsters A are not as bad as they seem B are criminals who cheat other people C live a glamorous lifestyle D are not qualified to ordinary jobs Question 43: Describing something as 'not rocket science' in lines 22-23 means that it is A complicated B very difficult C straightforward D incomprehensible Question 44: The main purpose of this article is to A tell the story of Derek Bond B describe the dangers of identity theft C explain how to steal someone's identity D advise readers how to avoid having their identity stolen 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 45: The best way to eleiminate a pest is by controlling the food accessible to it A it B best C by controlling D food acessible Question 46: There is no truth in the rumour that Barbara had lost her job A job B no truth C had lost D rumour Question 47: No one knows exactly how many species of animals lives on earth A knows B lives C of animals D species 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 48: She has always got on well with the children A She is trying a good relationship with the children B She has always had personal relationship with the children C She has always looked up to the children D She has always been on good terms with the children Question 49: Under no circumstances should you leave her alone A Whatever happens, not leave her alone B Her loneliness is a circumstance you should take notice of C In certain circumstance, leaving her alone is a must D Leave her alone if necessary Question 50: He admitted his failure and praised his opponent’s performance A He both failed and praised his opponent’s performance B Admitting his failure, he praised his opponent’s performance C He neither admitted his failure nor praised his opponent’s performance D Not only did he fail but he also praised his opponent’s performance The End (17) SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 04 trang) ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã Để 462 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 1: A pail B paid C laid D said Question 2: A action B patient C question D ancient 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 03 to 07 JAMES’ PROBLEM Presenter: In this evening's programme, we're starting with a subject which has got many of you worried We'll be discussing young people and digital technology It's something that worries not only parents but young people themselves On our studio panel, we have Evan Matthews, a child psychologist, Joanne Carter, a secondary school head teacher, and Liz Winslett, who has three teenage children and is a student counsellor Our first caller this morning is James Benson What is your question, James? James: Thank you I'd like to ask you what you think about my parents' recent behaviour They're getting more and more obsessed about the amount of time I spend with what they call my 'virtual friends' Evan: Hi , James Can you tell me who these friends are? James: They're mainly people I've met on social networking sites Evan: And how much contact you have with them? James: Well, on a normal day, I'll update my status as soon as I wake up Then I'll check to see if anyone's sent me any messages on my mobile Evan: And how long does that usually take? James: About five minutes if I have to reply to any messages Joanne: What about later in the day? James: Well, if I don't have to go to college, I'll spend a couple of hours chatting to friends in the morning and maybe another two in the evening Joanne: Hmm, that does seem rather excessive James: I suppose so, but it's what I'm used to But actually, what Mum and Dad really object to is seeing me texting my friends - especially at mealtimes They say it's rude and antisocial Joanne: And what you think? James: I just think it's completely normal for people of my age Joanne: How many texts you send a day? James: About fifty or sixty Joanne: OK - and you understand why your parents are getting so annoyed? James: Not really It's just a bit of fun I think adults take these things too seriously Liz: Can I ask you, James:, you have any other interests outside your virtual world? James: No, not now I used to play tennis with my dad most weekends But he always seems too busy these days Presenter: OK, James, I think we get the idea of what your life is like I'd now like to ask our panel to comment on what they've heard Can I start with you Evan? Evan: OK, James I have to say I have great sympathy with your parents and completely understand their point of view They feel they're losing you to your virtual friends My advice to you would be to spend less time on your phone and try to spend at least a couple of hours a day when you're not at college doing things with real people Presenter: Thank you Joanne? Joanne: Here's what I suggest, James First, I think you should accept that you have an addiction then I suggest you try to cut back your contact with digital friends by a few minutes every day, so that by this time next year your life is in more balance Try to get back to playing tennis with your dad like you used to And try to spend more time with real people - you'll soon get used to it You won't lose any genuine friends and you won 't have your parents nagging you all the time Presenter: Thanks And lastly, Liz Winslett Liz: Right, James I imagine your addiction is probably a very temporary one I would guess that in a month or two you'll get bored with your virtual life and just slip back into your old life - that's if my own son's experience is anything to go by In other words, I think you're going through a phase Presenter: Thank you all very much - and thank you, James, for your intriguing question James: Thanks Question 3: What are James' parents worried about? A that their son sends too many messages on his mobile B that their son spends too much time with Internet friends C that their son does not have many friends D that their son goes out with his friends too often Question 4: What is James' own opinion of his behaviour? A He realizes that it is antisocial B He thinks his addiction is very temporary one (18) C He knows his behaviour will have to change D He doesn 't think it is unusual Question 5: What does Evan, the child psychologist, think about James' problem? A He gives James advice B He supports James' parents' views C He understands both points of view D He sympathizes with James Question 6: On what does Liz Winslett base her advice to James? A her observations of other teenagers she knows B her interests outside virtual world C what happened in the case of one of her children D her professional experience Question 7: What does Joanne Carter, the head teacher, suggest James should do? A spend less time with real people B get professional treatment for his addiction C gradually reduce the time he spends on virtual friends D take up new sports and other activities 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 8: We were walking towards our car A police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us A Just as we were walking towards our car, a police car drove up and stopped right in front of us B Whenever we were walking towards our car, a police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us C Walking towards our car, a police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us D As soon as we were walking towards our car, a police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us Question 9: Sue and Brian met Shortly after that, he announced they were getting married A Right at the time Brian met Sue, he announced they were getting married B Scarcely had Sue and Brian met when he announced they were getting married C Until Sue and Brian met, they had announced they were getting married D As soon as Sue and Brian met, they announced they were getting married 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 10: There is no truth in the rumour that Barbara had lost her job A no truth B had lost C job D rumour Question 11: The best way to eleiminate a pest is by controlling the food accessible to it A food acessible B best C by controlling D it Question 12: No one knows exactly how many species of animals lives on earth A species B lives C of animals D knows 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 13 to 18 CAN YOU PROVE WHO YOU ARE? Today, we frequently read newspaper stories of unqualified people who are convicted of posing as surgeons, dentists, airline pilots or financial experts These people are sometimes portrayed as amiable crooks, but in reality, they are not amiable; they are fraudsters who prey on people's good nature Fraudsters can more than just trick you or steal your cash; they can steal your identity, too Some years ago, Derek Bond, a seventy two-year-old retired civil servant, found out for himself how dreadful modern fraud can be As he stepped offaplane at Cape Town airport, he was arrested and put in prison It was worrying enough that he could have been mistaken for a 'most wanted' criminal, but what made matters worse was that, despite having an impeccable reputation in his hometown, it took three weeks for Mr Bond's family to convince the authorities that they had made a mistake Away from people who knew him, Mr Bond's reputation was based solely on the contents of a police file If that file said that Mr Derek Bond, a man of medium height and build, was actually Derek Lloyd Sykes, a conman responsible for a multi-million dollar fraud in Texas, then who could prove that it wasn't true? Mr Bond was the victim of identity theft, where a thief assumes another person's identity and uses it to steal directly from that person or to commit crimes using that person's name In the world of organized crime, for those involved illegal immigration or benefit fraud, a in drug-trafficking, money laundering fake ID is a licence to print money Even more worrying is the fact that there is now a ready market for stolen identities among the world's terrorists More and more people are shopping and banking online or by phone these days, so the opportunities for the fraudulent use of credit cards or other personal information are increasing rapidly In fact, it is true to say that identity theft is booming, and for those affected by it, the consequences are often catastrophic Under existing financial regulations, banks and credit organizations are required to 'know their customers' before they are allowed to open an account This means that they have to request specific proofs of identity before they allow them to start spending: usually proof of name and address and a photo ID such as a passport or a driver's licence This sounds satisfactory, but in reality it is far from foolproof The problem is that stealing someone's identity is not rocket science In theory, all an unscrupulous thief needs to start using a person's name is a few snippets of information, such as a discarded phone bill or a credit card receipt It has been claimed that 'bin diving' is a common way for thieves to get information In an extensive survey, a credit checking agency examined the contents of 400 rubbish bins They found that one in five of these contained enough sensitive information to commit identity fraud Every time people buy or sell goods, individuals are providing information about themselves on paper Receipts, invoices and bills all contain personal information that is useful to a fraudster But identity (19) thieves don't even need to get their hands dirty How often people hand over their credit or debit cards in shops? How many people buy something over the phone or shop online? All it takes is one dishonest employee and people can say goodbye to their hard-earned cash Today, sophisticated criminals also use computer software packages to hack into the systems of banks and other organizations to steal lists of their customers' identities, lists which can sometimes run to millions of individuals [Sourse: First Masterclass 2015 Student’s Book] Question 13: Criminals commonly collect information about individuals by A going through things people have thrown away B reading their telephone bills C stealing their credit cards D contacting a credit checking agency Question 14: In Cape Town, it was difficult for Derek Bond to establish his innocence because A his correct details were in a police file B there was proof that he was a criminal C nobody knew him personally there D he had a bad reputation there Question 15: The main purpose of this article is to A explain how to steal someone's identity B describe the dangers of identity theft C tell the story of Derek Bond D advise readers how to avoid having their identity stolen Question 16: The writer says that real-life fraudsters A are not as bad as they seem B are criminals who cheat other people C are not qualified to ordinary jobs D live a glamorous lifestyle Question 17: People should be particularly careful about using credit or debit cards because… A online systems may not be secure B criminals may listen to people giving their details on the phone C criminals may find a way of stealing them D corrupt staff may pass on their details to criminals Question 18: Describing something as 'not rocket science' in lines 22-23 means that it is A very difficult B incomprehensible C complicated D straightforward Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 19: To calm myself down before the interview, I decided to wait a while in a nearby park and read the newspaper A To stop feeling excited B To fight my hunger C To stop my uneasiness D To stop my fear Question 20: Ask Mum for permission to go out now She looks like she’s in a good mood A healthful B happy C fashionable D unconcerned Question 21: Researching my symptoms has occupied a lot of my time recently A take over B take in C take up D take after 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 22: The army met with minimal opposition A soft B heavy C fierce D numerous Question 23: Despite the time the solution has a number of positive effects A minus B sufficient C opposite D adverse Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 25 to 35 Question 24: The shock of……out of a sound sleep and the fright of that instant thought are enough to give your parents a heart attack A getting B waking C stepping D moving Question 25: Pessimists say the whole will experience a period of economic…… A depression B suppressing C repression D impression Question 26: We left at six in the morning and didn’t get back till midnight I was…… A exhausted B exhaustion C exhausting D exhaust Question 27: We can always find out what books the author consulted by refering to the …… A index B key C bibliography D contents Question 28: If you turn a … ear , you know people might be doing something wrong, but you ignore it A solid B blind C hollow D dumb Question 29: Cars, instead of petrol, will… on anything from electricity to methane gas A move B operate C drive D run Question 30: Tom was… the page, looking for his name in print A examining B scanning C noticing D viewing Question 31: That pop star, …….name is on everyone’s lips, is organising an international charity A his B of whom C whose D whom Question 32: Grandma broke… in tears when we told her about dad and Mum’s divorce A forth B down C up D off Question 33: It wasn't serious After the doctor took my temperature and listened to my cough, A I would need an operation B I was rushed to hospital C I'd had to fight my way out through the fire D I was diagnosed with the flu (20) Question 34: Linda was shocked when I disagrred with her She’s so used to getting her own…… A mind B way C views D opinion Question 35: Boys in my class admire Lien’s figure She’s so lovely and…… A boney B slim C skinny D lanky 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 Question 36: D: “I’m thinking of doing some shopping today Can you recommend anywhere?” S: “…… ” A Well, you could try Oxford Street There are lots of big department stores there B To be honest, I’m not really a big fan of department stores C That’s OK In that case, how about going to the Roman ruins down by the lake? D Well, you could try the local museum That’s quite close to here Question 37: A: “Anyway, as I bent down to pick it up, my trousers split!” ~ B: “………” A You must have been mortified B Congratulations! C You should have bought this D How dare you! 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 38 to 45 Selling a new product is a complex business, especially when the product could be (38) as a luxury, and many people are involved in the process of introducing it to the market Once the work of designing and manufacturing the product has been completed, it's (39) the salespeople to sell it and, hopefully, (40) the company a fortune! Two words are mentioned in a marketing (41) buzz and hype Each of these has an important part to play Buzz is what salespeople want to create through (42) of mouth - potential customers talking about the new product, creating a demand for it, building a sense of excitement about the (43) and generating a positive market acknowledgement Hype, advertising created by the company itself, is the sales (44) the company puts out to promote its wares Which is more effective? People are inclined to distrust the hard sell and recommendation from loyal customers is likely to carry greater (45) among consumers Question 38: A classed B clarified C graded D grouped Question 39: A back through B down by C up to D in for Question 40: A turn B keep C create D make Question 41: A drive B project C movement D campaign Question 42: A phrase B word C expression D saying Question 43: A start B launch C opening D initiation Question 44: A fact B information C argument D pitch Question 45: A acceptance B value C appreciation D weight 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 46: A preference B presidential C economic D destination Question 47: A monument B represent C government D permanent 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 48: Under no circumstances should you leave her alone A In certain circumstance, leaving her alone is a must B Whatever happens, not leave her alone C Leave her alone if necessary D Her loneliness is a circumstance you should take notice of Question 49: He admitted his failure and praised his opponent’s performance A He neither admitted his failure nor praised his opponent’s performance B He both failed and praised his opponent’s performance C Admitting his failure, he praised his opponent’s performance D Not only did he fail but he also praised his opponent’s performance Question 50: She has always got on well with the children A She has always been on good terms with the children B She is trying a good relationship with the children C She has always had personal relationship with the children D She has always looked up to the children The End (21) SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 04 trang) ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã Để 566 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 01 to 05 JAMES’ PROBLEM Presenter: In this evening's programme, we're starting with a subject which has got many of you worried We'll be discussing young people and digital technology It's something that worries not only parents but young people themselves On our studio panel, we have Evan Matthews, a child psychologist, Joanne Carter, a secondary school head teacher, and Liz Winslett, who has three teenage children and is a student counsellor Our first caller this morning is James Benson What is your question, James? James: Thank you I'd like to ask you what you think about my parents' recent behaviour They're getting more and more obsessed about the amount of time I spend with what they call my 'virtual friends' Evan: Hi , James Can you tell me who these friends are? James: They're mainly people I've met on social networking sites Evan: And how much contact you have with them? James: Well, on a normal day, I'll update my status as soon as I wake up Then I'll check to see if anyone's sent me any messages on my mobile Evan: And how long does that usually take? James: About five minutes if I have to reply to any messages Joanne: What about later in the day? James: Well, if I don't have to go to college, I'll spend a couple of hours chatting to friends in the morning and maybe another two in the evening Joanne: Hmm, that does seem rather excessive James: I suppose so, but it's what I'm used to But actually, what Mum and Dad really object to is seeing me texting my friends - especially at mealtimes They say it's rude and antisocial Joanne: And what you think? James: I just think it's completely normal for people of my age Joanne: How many texts you send a day? James: About fifty or sixty Joanne: OK - and you understand why your parents are getting so annoyed? James: Not really It's just a bit of fun I think adults take these things too seriously Liz: Can I ask you, James:, you have any other interests outside your virtual world? James: No, not now I used to play tennis with my dad most weekends But he always seems too busy these days Presenter: OK, James, I think we get the idea of what your life is like I'd now like to ask our panel to comment on what they've heard Can I start with you Evan? Evan: OK, James I have to say I have great sympathy with your parents and completely understand their point of view They feel they're losing you to your virtual friends My advice to you would be to spend less time on your phone and try to spend at least a couple of hours a day when you're not at college doing things with real people Presenter: Thank you Joanne? Joanne: Here's what I suggest, James First, I think you should accept that you have an addiction then I suggest you try to cut back your contact with digital friends by a few minutes every day, so that by this time next year your life is in more balance Try to get back to playing tennis with your dad like you used to And try to spend more time with real people - you'll soon get used to it You won't lose any genuine friends and you won 't have your parents nagging you all the time Presenter: Thanks And lastly, Liz Winslett Liz: Right, James I imagine your addiction is probably a very temporary one I would guess that in a month or two you'll get bored with your virtual life and just slip back into your old life - that's if my own son's experience is anything to go by In other words, I think you're going through a phase Presenter: Thank you all very much - and thank you, James, for your intriguing question James: Thanks Question 1: What is James' own opinion of his behaviour? A He doesn 't think it is unusual B He realizes that it is antisocial C He knows his behaviour will have to change D He thinks his addiction is very temporary one Question 2: On what does Liz Winslett base her advice to James? A her interests outside virtual world B what happened in the case of one of her children C her observations of other teenagers she knows D her professional experience Question 3: What are James' parents worried about? A that their son goes out with his friends too often B that their son does not have many friends C that their son sends too many messages on his mobile D that their son spends too much time with Internet friends (22) Question 4: What does Evan, the child psychologist, think about James' problem? A He gives James advice.B He understands both points of view C He sympathizes with James D He supports James' parents' views Question 5: What does Joanne Carter, the head teacher, suggest James should do? A spend less time with real people B take up new sports and other activities C get professional treatment for his addiction D gradually reduce the time he spends on virtual friends 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 6: A represent B permanent C government D monument Question 7: A destination B presidential C preference D economic 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 08 to 13 CAN YOU PROVE WHO YOU ARE? Today, we frequently read newspaper stories of unqualified people who are convicted of posing as surgeons, dentists, airline pilots or financial experts These people are sometimes portrayed as amiable crooks, but in reality, they are not amiable; they are fraudsters who prey on people's good nature Fraudsters can more than just trick you or steal your cash; they can steal your identity, too Some years ago, Derek Bond, a seventy two-year-old retired civil servant, found out for himself how dreadful modern fraud can be As he stepped offaplane at Cape Town airport, he was arrested and put in prison It was worrying enough that he could have been mistaken for a 'most wanted' criminal, but what made matters worse was that, despite having an impeccable reputation in his hometown, it took three weeks for Mr Bond's family to convince the authorities that they had made a mistake Away from people who knew him, Mr Bond's reputation was based solely on the contents of a police file If that file said that Mr Derek Bond, a man of medium height and build, was actually Derek Lloyd Sykes, a conman responsible for a multi-million dollar fraud in Texas, then who could prove that it wasn't true? Mr Bond was the victim of identity theft, where a thief assumes another person's identity and uses it to steal directly from that person or to commit crimes using that person's name In the world of organized crime, for those involved illegal immigration or benefit fraud, a in drug-trafficking, money laundering fake ID is a licence to print money Even more worrying is the fact that there is now a ready market for stolen identities among the world's terrorists More and more people are shopping and banking online or by phone these days, so the opportunities for the fraudulent use of credit cards or other personal information are increasing rapidly In fact, it is true to say that identity theft is booming, and for those affected by it, the consequences are often catastrophic Under existing financial regulations, banks and credit organizations are required to 'know their customers' before they are allowed to open an account This means that they have to request specific proofs of identity before they allow them to start spending: usually proof of name and address and a photo ID such as a passport or a driver's licence This sounds satisfactory, but in reality it is far from foolproof The problem is that stealing someone's identity is not rocket science In theory, all an unscrupulous thief needs to start using a person's name is a few snippets of information, such as a discarded phone bill or a credit card receipt It has been claimed that 'bin diving' is a common way for thieves to get information In an extensive survey, a credit checking agency examined the contents of 400 rubbish bins They found that one in five of these contained enough sensitive information to commit identity fraud Every time people buy or sell goods, individuals are providing information about themselves on paper Receipts, invoices and bills all contain personal information that is useful to a fraudster But identity thieves don't even need to get their hands dirty How often people hand over their credit or debit cards in shops? How many people buy something over the phone or shop online? All it takes is one dishonest employee and people can say goodbye to their hard-earned cash Today, sophisticated criminals also use computer software packages to hack into the systems of banks and other organizations to steal lists of their customers' identities, lists which can sometimes run to millions of individuals [Sourse: First Masterclass 2015 Student’s Book] Question 8: In Cape Town, it was difficult for Derek Bond to establish his innocence because A nobody knew him personally there B there was proof that he was a criminal C his correct details were in a police file D he had a bad reputation there Question 9: Describing something as 'not rocket science' in lines 22-23 means that it is A straightforward B incomprehensible C complicated D very difficult Question 10: The writer says that real-life fraudsters A live a glamorous lifestyle B are not qualified to ordinary jobs C are criminals who cheat other people D are not as bad as they seem Question 11: Criminals commonly collect information about individuals by A going through things people have thrown away B stealing their credit cards C contacting a credit checking agency D reading their telephone bills Question 12: People should be particularly careful about using credit or debit cards because… A corrupt staff may pass on their details to criminals B online systems may not be secure C criminals may listen to people giving their details on the phone (23) D criminals may find a way of stealing them Question 13: The main purpose of this article is to A tell the story of Derek Bond B advise readers how to avoid having their identity stolen C explain how to steal someone's identity D describe the dangers of identity theft 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 14: No one knows exactly how many species of animals lives on earth A lives B of animals C knows D species Question 15: The best way to eleiminate a pest is by controlling the food accessible to it A food acessible B best C by controlling D it Question 16: There is no truth in the rumour that Barbara had lost her job A job B had lost C rumour D no truth 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 Question 17: A: “Anyway, as I bent down to pick it up, my trousers split!” ~ B: “………” A You should have bought this B How dare you! C You must have been mortified D Congratulations! Question 18: D: “I’m thinking of doing some shopping today Can you recommend anywhere?” S: “…… ” A To be honest, I’m not really a big fan of department stores B That’s OK In that case, how about going to the Roman ruins down by the lake? C Well, you could try the local museum That’s quite close to here D Well, you could try Oxford Street There are lots of big department stores there 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 19: The army met with minimal opposition A fierce B soft C numerous D heavy Question 20: Despite the time the solution has a number of positive effects A adverse B sufficient C minus D opposite 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 21 to 28 Selling a new product is a complex business, especially when the product could be (21) as a luxury, and many people are involved in the process of introducing it to the market Once the work of designing and manufacturing the product has been completed, it's (22) the salespeople to sell it and, hopefully, (23) the company a fortune! Two words are mentioned in a marketing (24) buzz and hype Each of these has an important part to play Buzz is what salespeople want to create through (25) of mouth - potential customers talking about the new product, creating a demand for it, building a sense of excitement about the (26) and generating a positive market acknowledgement Hype, advertising created by the company itself, is the sales (27) the company puts out to promote its wares Which is more effective? People are inclined to distrust the hard sell and recommendation from loyal customers is likely to carry greater (28) among consumers Question 21: A grouped B graded C classed D clarified Question 22: A in for B back through C down by D up to Question 23: A keep B create C make D turn Question 24: A movement B campaign C project D drive Question 25: A phrase B expression C saying D word Question 26: A launch B initiation C opening D start Question 27: A information B argument C pitch D fact Question 28: A acceptance B appreciation C value D weight Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 29: Researching my symptoms has occupied a lot of my time recently A taken after B taken over C taken in D taken up Question 30: To calm myself down before the interview, I decided to wait a while in a nearby park and read the newspaper A To stop my fear B To stop my uneasiness C To fight my hunger D To stop feeling excited Question 31: Ask Mum for permission to go out now She looks like she’s in a good mood A unconcerned B fashionable C happy D healthful Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 32 to 43 Question 32: That pop star, …….name is on everyone’s lips, is organising an international charity A his B whose C of whom D whom Question 33: Grandma broke… in tears when we told her about dad and Mum’s divorce A off B up C forth D down Question 34: We left at six in the morning and didn’t get back till midnight I was…… (24) A exhaustion B exhaust C exhausting D exhausted Question 35: We can always find out what books the author consulted by refering to the …… A contents B key C bibliography D index Question 36: If you turn a … ear , you know people might be doing something wrong, but you ignore it A dumb B blind C hollow D solid Question 37: Linda was shocked when I disagrred with her She’s so used to getting her own…… A mind B opinion C views D way Question 38: Cars, instead of petrol, will… on anything from electricity to methane gas A drive B move C run D operate Question 39: It wasn't serious After the doctor took my temperature and listened to my cough, A I'd had to fight my way out through the fire B I was rushed to hospital C I was diagnosed with the flu D I would need an operation Question 40: Pessimists say the whole will experience a period of economic…… A depression B suppressing C repression D impression Question 41: Tom was… the page, looking for his name in print A scanning B noticing C examining D viewing Question 42: Boys in my class admire Lien’s figure She’s so lovely and…… A boney B slim C lanky D skinny Question 43: The shock of……out of a sound sleep and the fright of that instant thought are enough to give your parents a heart attack A stepping B moving C getting D waking 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 44: Sue and Brian met Shortly after that, he announced they were getting married A As soon as Sue and Brian met, they announced they were getting married B Scarcely had Sue and Brian met when he announced they were getting married C Until Sue and Brian met, they had announced they were getting married D Right at the time Brian met Sue, he announced they were getting married Question 45: We were walking towards our car A police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us A Just as we were walking towards our car, a police car drove up and stopped right in front of us B Whenever we were walking towards our car, a police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us C As soon as we were walking towards our car, a police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us D Walking towards our car, a police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us 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 46: A said B pail C laid D paid Question 47: A ancient B action C question D patient 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 48: Under no circumstances should you leave her alone A In certain circumstance, leaving her alone is a must B Whatever happens, not leave her alone C Leave her alone if necessary D Her loneliness is a circumstance you should take notice of Question 49: He admitted his failure and praised his opponent’s performance A He both failed and praised his opponent’s performance B Not only did he fail but he also praised his opponent’s performance C He neither admitted his failure nor praised his opponent’s performance D Admitting his failure, he praised his opponent’s performance Question 50: She has always got on well with the children A She has always been on good terms with the children B She is trying a good relationship with the children C She has always had personal relationship with the children D She has always looked up to the children The End (25) SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 04 trang) ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã Để 635 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 1: A action B patient C ancient D question Question 2: A laid B pail C paid D said 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 03 to 10 Selling a new product is a complex business, especially when the product could be (3) as a luxury, and many people are involved in the process of introducing it to the market Once the work of designing and manufacturing the product has been completed, it's (4) the salespeople to sell it and, hopefully, (5) the company a fortune! Two words are mentioned in a marketing (6) buzz and hype Each of these has an important part to play Buzz is what salespeople want to create through (7) of mouth - potential customers talking about the new product, creating a demand for it, building a sense of excitement about the (8) and generating a positive market acknowledgement Hype, advertising created by the company itself, is the sales (9) the company puts out to promote its wares Which is more effective? People are inclined to distrust the hard sell and recommendation from loyal customers is likely to carry greater (10) among consumers Question 3:A clarified B classed C graded D grouped Question 4:A back through B down by C up to D in for Question 5:A create B make C keep D turn Question 6:A project B movement C drive D campaign Question 7:A saying B expression C word D phrase Question 8:A start B opening C launch D initiation Question 9:A information B fact C argument D pitch Question 10:A value B acceptance C weight D appreciation 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 11:A destination B presidential C preference D economic Question 12:A monument B government C permanent D represent 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 13: The best way to eleiminate a pest is by controlling the food accessible to it A food acessible B best C it D by controlling Question 14: There is no truth in the rumour that Barbara had lost her job A rumour B job C no truth D had lost Question 15: No one knows exactly how many species of animals lives on earth A lives B of animals C knows D species 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 16 to 20 JAMES’ PROBLEM Presenter: In this evening's programme, we're starting with a subject which has got many of you worried We'll be discussing young people and digital technology It's something that worries not only parents but young people themselves On our studio panel, we have Evan Matthews, a child psychologist, Joanne Carter, a secondary school head teacher, and Liz Winslett, who has three teenage children and is a student counsellor Our first caller this morning is James Benson What is your question, James? James: Thank you I'd like to ask you what you think about my parents' recent behaviour They're getting more and more obsessed about the amount of time I spend with what they call my 'virtual friends' Evan: Hi , James Can you tell me who these friends are? James: They're mainly people I've met on social networking sites Evan: And how much contact you have with them? James: Well, on a normal day, I'll update my status as soon as I wake up Then I'll check to see if anyone's sent me any messages on my mobile Evan: And how long does that usually take? James: About five minutes if I have to reply to any messages Joanne: What about later in the day? James: Well, if I don't have to go to college, I'll spend a couple of hours chatting to friends in the morning and maybe another two in the evening Joanne: Hmm, that does seem rather excessive James: I suppose so, but it's what I'm used to But actually, what Mum and Dad really object to is seeing me texting my friends - especially at mealtimes They say it's rude and antisocial Joanne: And what you think? (26) James: I just think it's completely normal for people of my age Joanne: How many texts you send a day? James: About fifty or sixty Joanne: OK - and you understand why your parents are getting so annoyed? James: Not really It's just a bit of fun I think adults take these things too seriously Liz: Can I ask you, James:, you have any other interests outside your virtual world? James: No, not now I used to play tennis with my dad most weekends But he always seems too busy these days Presenter: OK, James, I think we get the idea of what your life is like I'd now like to ask our panel to comment on what they've heard Can I start with you Evan? Evan: OK, James I have to say I have great sympathy with your parents and completely understand their point of view They feel they're losing you to your virtual friends My advice to you would be to spend less time on your phone and try to spend at least a couple of hours a day when you're not at college doing things with real people Presenter: Thank you Joanne? Joanne: Here's what I suggest, James First, I think you should accept that you have an addiction then I suggest you try to cut back your contact with digital friends by a few minutes every day, so that by this time next year your life is in more balance Try to get back to playing tennis with your dad like you used to And try to spend more time with real people - you'll soon get used to it You won't lose any genuine friends and you won 't have your parents nagging you all the time Presenter: Thanks And lastly, Liz Winslett Liz: Right, James I imagine your addiction is probably a very temporary one I would guess that in a month or two you'll get bored with your virtual life and just slip back into your old life - that's if my own son's experience is anything to go by In other words, I think you're going through a phase Presenter: Thank you all very much - and thank you, James, for your intriguing question James: Thanks Question 16: On what does Liz Winslett base her advice to James? A her observations of other teenagers she knows B her interests outside virtual world C her professional experience D what happened in the case of one of her children Question 17: What does Joanne Carter, the head teacher, suggest James should do? A gradually reduce the time he spends on virtual friends B spend less time with real people C take up new sports and other activities D get professional treatment for his addiction Question 18: What are James' parents worried about? A that their son sends too many messages on his mobile B that their son goes out with his friends too often C that their son spends too much time with Internet friends D that their son does not have many friends Question 19: What does Evan, the child psychologist, think about James' problem? A He understands both points of view B He supports James' parents' views C He sympathizes with James D He gives James advice Question 20: What is James' own opinion of his behaviour? A He thinks his addiction is very temporary one B He realizes that it is antisocial C He knows his behaviour will have to change D He doesn 't think it is unusual 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 21: Despite the time the solution has a number of positive effects A adverse B sufficient C opposite D minus Question 22: The army met with minimal opposition A soft B numerous C heavy D fierce Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 23: Researching my symptoms has occupied a lot of my time recently A taken in B taken over C taken up D taken after Question 24: Ask Mum for permission to go out now She looks like she’s in a good mood A happy B unconcerned C fashionable D healthful Question 25: To calm myself down before the interview, I decided to wait a while in a nearby park and read the newspaper A To stop my uneasiness B To stop my fear C To stop feeling excited D To fight my hunger 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 Question 26: D: “I’m thinking of doing some shopping today Can you recommend anywhere?” S: “…… ” A To be honest, I’m not really a big fan of department stores B Well, you could try the local museum That’s quite close to here (27) C That’s OK In that case, how about going to the Roman ruins down by the lake? D Well, you could try Oxford Street There are lots of big department stores there Question 27: A: “Anyway, as I bent down to pick it up, my trousers split!” ~ B: “………” A How dare you! B You must have been mortified C You should have bought this D Congratulations! 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 28: We were walking towards our car A police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us A As soon as we were walking towards our car, a police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us B Just as we were walking towards our car, a police car drove up and stopped right in front of us C Walking towards our car, a police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us D Whenever we were walking towards our car, a police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us Question 29: Sue and Brian met Shortly after that, he announced they were getting married A As soon as Sue and Brian met, they announced they were getting married B Right at the time Brian met Sue, he announced they were getting married C Scarcely had Sue and Brian met when he announced they were getting married D Until Sue and Brian met, they had announced they were getting married 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 30 to 35 CAN YOU PROVE WHO YOU ARE? Today, we frequently read newspaper stories of unqualified people who are convicted of posing as surgeons, dentists, airline pilots or financial experts These people are sometimes portrayed as amiable crooks, but in reality, they are not amiable; they are fraudsters who prey on people's good nature Fraudsters can more than just trick you or steal your cash; they can steal your identity, too Some years ago, Derek Bond, a seventy two-year-old retired civil servant, found out for himself how dreadful modern fraud can be As he stepped offaplane at Cape Town airport, he was arrested and put in prison It was worrying enough that he could have been mistaken for a 'most wanted' criminal, but what made matters worse was that, despite having an impeccable reputation in his hometown, it took three weeks for Mr Bond's family to convince the authorities that they had made a mistake Away from people who knew him, Mr Bond's reputation was based solely on the contents of a police file If that file said that Mr Derek Bond, a man of medium height and build, was actually Derek Lloyd Sykes, a conman responsible for a multi-million dollar fraud in Texas, then who could prove that it wasn't true? Mr Bond was the victim of identity theft, where a thief assumes another person's identity and uses it to steal directly from that person or to commit crimes using that person's name In the world of organized crime, for those involved illegal immigration or benefit fraud, a in drug-trafficking, money laundering fake ID is a licence to print money Even more worrying is the fact that there is now a ready market for stolen identities among the world's terrorists More and more people are shopping and banking online or by phone these days, so the opportunities for the fraudulent use of credit cards or other personal information are increasing rapidly In fact, it is true to say that identity theft is booming, and for those affected by it, the consequences are often catastrophic Under existing financial regulations, banks and credit organizations are required to 'know their customers' before they are allowed to open an account This means that they have to request specific proofs of identity before they allow them to start spending: usually proof of name and address and a photo ID such as a passport or a driver's licence This sounds satisfactory, but in reality it is far from foolproof The problem is that stealing someone's identity is not rocket science In theory, all an unscrupulous thief needs to start using a person's name is a few snippets of information, such as a discarded phone bill or a credit card receipt It has been claimed that 'bin diving' is a common way for thieves to get information In an extensive survey, a credit checking agency examined the contents of 400 rubbish bins They found that one in five of these contained enough sensitive information to commit identity fraud Every time people buy or sell goods, individuals are providing information about themselves on paper Receipts, invoices and bills all contain personal information that is useful to a fraudster But identity thieves don't even need to get their hands dirty How often people hand over their credit or debit cards in shops? How many people buy something over the phone or shop online? All it takes is one dishonest employee and people can say goodbye to their hard-earned cash Today, sophisticated criminals also use computer software packages to hack into the systems of banks and other organizations to steal lists of their customers' identities, lists which can sometimes run to millions of individuals [Sourse: First Masterclass 2015 Student’s Book] Question 30: In Cape Town, it was difficult for Derek Bond to establish his innocence because A there was proof that he was a criminal B he had a bad reputation there C nobody knew him personally there D his correct details were in a police file Question 31: Describing something as 'not rocket science' in lines 22-23 means that it is A complicated B incomprehensible C very difficult D straightforward Question 32: Criminals commonly collect information about individuals by A reading their telephone bills B stealing their credit cards C contacting a credit checking agency D going through things people have thrown away (28) Question 33: People should be particularly careful about using credit or debit cards because… A corrupt staff may pass on their details to criminals B criminals may find a way of stealing them C criminals may listen to people giving their details on the phone D online systems may not be secure Question 34: The writer says that real-life fraudsters A are not qualified to ordinary jobs B live a glamorous lifestyle C are criminals who cheat other people D are not as bad as they seem Question 35: The main purpose of this article is to A tell the story of Derek Bond B explain how to steal someone's identity C advise readers how to avoid having their identity stolen D describe the dangers of identity theft 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 36: He admitted his failure and praised his opponent’s performance A Admitting his failure, he praised his opponent’s performance B He both failed and praised his opponent’s performance C Not only did he fail but he also praised his opponent’s performance D He neither admitted his failure nor praised his opponent’s performance Question 37: Under no circumstances should you leave her alone A Leave her alone if necessary B Her loneliness is a circumstance you should take notice of C Whatever happens, not leave her alone D In certain circumstance, leaving her alone is a must Question 38: She has always got on well with the children A She is trying a good relationship with the children B She has always looked up to the children C She has always been on good terms with the children D She has always had personal relationship with the children Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 39 to 50 Question 39: Linda was shocked when I disagrred with her She’s so used to getting her own…… A mind B way C views D opinion Question 40: Tom was… the page, looking for his name in print A scanning B noticing C examining D viewing Question 41: Grandma broke… in tears when we told her about dad and Mum’s divorce A off B down C forth D up Question 42: Boys in my class admire Lien’s figure She’s so lovely and…… A slim B boney C skinny D lanky Question 43: If you turn a … ear , you know people might be doing something wrong, but you ignore it A solid B blind C dumb D hollow Question 44: Pessimists say the whole will experience a period of economic…… A depression B repression C suppressing D impression Question 45: We can always find out what books the author consulted by refering to the …… A bibliography B key C contents D index Question 46: That pop star, …….name is on everyone’s lips, is organising an international charity A whose B of whom C his D whom Question 47: Cars, instead of petrol, will… on anything from electricity to methane gas A move B run C operate D drive Question 48: We left at six in the morning and didn’t get back till midnight I was…… A exhaust B exhausting C exhausted D exhaustion Question 49: It wasn't serious After the doctor took my temperature and listened to my cough, A I would need an operation B I was diagnosed with the flu C I was rushed to hospital D I'd had to fight my way out through the fire Question 50: The shock of……out of a sound sleep and the fright of that instant thought are enough to give your parents a heart attack A getting B stepping C waking D moving The End (29) SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 04 trang) ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã Để 984 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 1: A said B laid C paid D pail Question 2: A patient B question C ancient D action 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 3: A destination B economic C preference D presidential Question 4: A permanent B monument C government D represent 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 05 to 12 Selling a new product is a complex business, especially when the product could be (5) as a luxury, and many people are involved in the process of introducing it to the market Once the work of designing and manufacturing the product has been completed, it's (6) the salespeople to sell it and, hopefully, (7) the company a fortune! Two words are mentioned in a marketing (8) buzz and hype Each of these has an important part to play Buzz is what salespeople want to create through (9) of mouth - potential customers talking about the new product, creating a demand for it, building a sense of excitement about the (10) and generating a positive market acknowledgement Hype, advertising created by the company itself, is the sales (11) the company puts out to promote its wares Which is more effective? People are inclined to distrust the hard sell and recommendation from loyal customers is likely to carry greater (12) among consumers Question 5: A grouped B graded C clarified D classed Question 6: A in for B down by C back through D up to Question 7: A turn B make C keep D create Question 8: A project B campaign C drive D movement Question 9: A word B expression C phrase D saying Question 10: A launch B start C opening D initiation Question 11: A argument B pitch C information D fact Question 12: A appreciation B value C weight D acceptance 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 13: No one knows exactly how many species of animals lives on earth A of animals B lives C knows D species Question 14: There is no truth in the rumour that Barbara had lost her job A job B rumour C no truth D had lost Question 15: The best way to eleiminate a pest is by controlling the food accessible to it A food acessible B it C by controlling D best Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 16: Ask Mum for permission to go out now She looks like she’s in a good mood A fashionable B healthful C unconcerned D happy Question 17: Researching my symptoms has occupied a lot of my time recently A taken in B taken up C taken over D taken after Question 18: To calm myself down before the interview, I decided to wait a while in a nearby park and read the newspaper A To stop feeling excited B To stop my uneasiness C To stop my fear D To fight my hunger Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 19 to 30 Question 19: The shock of……out of a sound sleep and the fright of that instant thought are enough to give your parents a heart attack A getting B waking C stepping D moving Question 20: Tom was… the page, looking for his name in print A examining B scanning C noticing D viewing Question 21: That pop star, …….name is on everyone’s lips, is organising an international charity A whose B his C of whom D whom Question 22: It wasn't serious After the doctor took my temperature and listened to my cough, A I was diagnosed with the flu B I would need an operation C I'd had to fight my way out through the fire D I was rushed to hospital Question 23: Boys in my class admire Lien’s figure She’s so lovely and…… A slim B boney C skinny D lanky Question 24: If you turn a … ear , you know people might be doing something wrong, but you ignore it (30) A dumb B blind C hollow D solid Question 25: We can always find out what books the author consulted by refering to the …… A index B bibliography C contents D key Question 26: Pessimists say the whole will experience a period of economic…… A repression B suppressing C depression D impression Question 27: We left at six in the morning and didn’t get back till midnight I was…… A exhaustion B exhausting C exhausted D exhaust Question 28: Linda was shocked when I disagrred with her She’s so used to getting her own…… A views B mind C way D opinion Question 29: Cars, instead of petrol, will… on anything from electricity to methane gas A operate B move C drive D run Question 30: Grandma broke… in tears when we told her about dad and Mum’s divorce A off B up C forth D down 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 31 to 36 CAN YOU PROVE WHO YOU ARE? Today, we frequently read newspaper stories of unqualified people who are convicted of posing as surgeons, dentists, airline pilots or financial experts These people are sometimes portrayed as amiable crooks, but in reality, they are not amiable; they are fraudsters who prey on people's good nature Fraudsters can more than just trick you or steal your cash; they can steal your identity, too Some years ago, Derek Bond, a seventy two-year-old retired civil servant, found out for himself how dreadful modern fraud can be As he stepped offaplane at Cape Town airport, he was arrested and put in prison It was worrying enough that he could have been mistaken for a 'most wanted' criminal, but what made matters worse was that, despite having an impeccable reputation in his hometown, it took three weeks for Mr Bond's family to convince the authorities that they had made a mistake Away from people who knew him, Mr Bond's reputation was based solely on the contents of a police file If that file said that Mr Derek Bond, a man of medium height and build, was actually Derek Lloyd Sykes, a conman responsible for a multi-million dollar fraud in Texas, then who could prove that it wasn't true? Mr Bond was the victim of identity theft, where a thief assumes another person's identity and uses it to steal directly from that person or to commit crimes using that person's name In the world of organized crime, for those involved illegal immigration or benefit fraud, a in drug-trafficking, money laundering fake ID is a licence to print money Even more worrying is the fact that there is now a ready market for stolen identities among the world's terrorists More and more people are shopping and banking online or by phone these days, so the opportunities for the fraudulent use of credit cards or other personal information are increasing rapidly In fact, it is true to say that identity theft is booming, and for those affected by it, the consequences are often catastrophic Under existing financial regulations, banks and credit organizations are required to 'know their customers' before they are allowed to open an account This means that they have to request specific proofs of identity before they allow them to start spending: usually proof of name and address and a photo ID such as a passport or a driver's licence This sounds satisfactory, but in reality it is far from foolproof The problem is that stealing someone's identity is not rocket science In theory, all an unscrupulous thief needs to start using a person's name is a few snippets of information, such as a discarded phone bill or a credit card receipt It has been claimed that 'bin diving' is a common way for thieves to get information In an extensive survey, a credit checking agency examined the contents of 400 rubbish bins They found that one in five of these contained enough sensitive information to commit identity fraud Every time people buy or sell goods, individuals are providing information about themselves on paper Receipts, invoices and bills all contain personal information that is useful to a fraudster But identity thieves don't even need to get their hands dirty How often people hand over their credit or debit cards in shops? How many people buy something over the phone or shop online? All it takes is one dishonest employee and people can say goodbye to their hard-earned cash Today, sophisticated criminals also use computer software packages to hack into the systems of banks and other organizations to steal lists of their customers' identities, lists which can sometimes run to millions of individuals [Sourse: First Masterclass 2015 Student’s Book] Question 31: People should be particularly careful about using credit or debit cards because… A corrupt staff may pass on their details to criminals B online systems may not be secure C criminals may find a way of stealing them D criminals may listen to people giving their details on the phone Question 32: The main purpose of this article is to A tell the story of Derek Bond B advise readers how to avoid having their identity stolen C explain how to steal someone's identity D describe the dangers of identity theft Question 33: Criminals commonly collect information about individuals by A contacting a credit checking agency B stealing their credit cards C reading their telephone bills D going through things people have thrown away Question 34: In Cape Town, it was difficult for Derek Bond to establish his innocence because A he had a bad reputation there B nobody knew him personally there C his correct details were in a police file D there was proof that he was a criminal (31) Question 35: Describing something as 'not rocket science' in lines 22-23 means that it is A straightforward B very difficult C incomprehensible D complicated Question 36: The writer says that real-life fraudsters A are criminals who cheat other people B live a glamorous lifestyle C are not qualified to ordinary jobs D are not as bad as they seem 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 37: Despite the time the solution has a number of positive effects A minus B sufficient C opposite D adverse Question 38: The army met with minimal opposition A soft B fierce C heavy D numerous 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 39: Under no circumstances should you leave her alone A Her loneliness is a circumstance you should take notice of B Whatever happens, not leave her alone C Leave her alone if necessary D In certain circumstance, leaving her alone is a must Question 40: She has always got on well with the children A She is trying a good relationship with the children B She has always had personal relationship with the children C She has always looked up to the children D She has always been on good terms with the children Question 41: He admitted his failure and praised his opponent’s performance A He both failed and praised his opponent’s performance B He neither admitted his failure nor praised his opponent’s performance C Not only did he fail but he also praised his opponent’s performance D Admitting his failure, he praised his opponent’s performance 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 42: Sue and Brian met Shortly after that, he announced they were getting married A Scarcely had Sue and Brian met when he announced they were getting married B As soon as Sue and Brian met, they announced they were getting married C Until Sue and Brian met, they had announced they were getting married D Right at the time Brian met Sue, he announced they were getting married Question 43: We were walking towards our car A police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us A As soon as we were walking towards our car, a police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us B Just as we were walking towards our car, a police car drove up and stopped right in front of us C Walking towards our car, a police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us D Whenever we were walking towards our car, a police car suddenly drove up and stopped right in front of us 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 44 to 48 JAMES’ PROBLEM Presenter: In this evening's programme, we're starting with a subject which has got many of you worried We'll be discussing young people and digital technology It's something that worries not only parents but young people themselves On our studio panel, we have Evan Matthews, a child psychologist, Joanne Carter, a secondary school head teacher, and Liz Winslett, who has three teenage children and is a student counsellor Our first caller this morning is James Benson What is your question, James? James: Thank you I'd like to ask you what you think about my parents' recent behaviour They're getting more and more obsessed about the amount of time I spend with what they call my 'virtual friends' Evan: Hi , James Can you tell me who these friends are? James: They're mainly people I've met on social networking sites Evan: And how much contact you have with them? James: Well, on a normal day, I'll update my status as soon as I wake up Then I'll check to see if anyone's sent me any messages on my mobile Evan: And how long does that usually take? James: About five minutes if I have to reply to any messages Joanne: What about later in the day? James: Well, if I don't have to go to college, I'll spend a couple of hours chatting to friends in the morning and maybe another two in the evening Joanne: Hmm, that does seem rather excessive James: I suppose so, but it's what I'm used to But actually, what Mum and Dad really object to is seeing me texting my friends - especially at mealtimes They say it's rude and antisocial (32) Joanne: And what you think? James: I just think it's completely normal for people of my age Joanne: How many texts you send a day? James: About fifty or sixty Joanne: OK - and you understand why your parents are getting so annoyed? James: Not really It's just a bit of fun I think adults take these things too seriously Liz: Can I ask you, James:, you have any other interests outside your virtual world? James: No, not now I used to play tennis with my dad most weekends But he always seems too busy these days Presenter: OK, James, I think we get the idea of what your life is like I'd now like to ask our panel to comment on what they've heard Can I start with you Evan? Evan: OK, James I have to say I have great sympathy with your parents and completely understand their point of view They feel they're losing you to your virtual friends My advice to you would be to spend less time on your phone and try to spend at least a couple of hours a day when you're not at college doing things with real people Presenter: Thank you Joanne? Joanne: Here's what I suggest, James First, I think you should accept that you have an addiction then I suggest you try to cut back your contact with digital friends by a few minutes every day, so that by this time next year your life is in more balance Try to get back to playing tennis with your dad like you used to And try to spend more time with real people - you'll soon get used to it You won't lose any genuine friends and you won 't have your parents nagging you all the time Presenter: Thanks And lastly, Liz Winslett Liz: Right, James I imagine your addiction is probably a very temporary one I would guess that in a month or two you'll get bored with your virtual life and just slip back into your old life - that's if my own son's experience is anything to go by In other words, I think you're going through a phase Presenter: Thank you all very much - and thank you, James, for your intriguing question James: Thanks Question 44: What is James' own opinion of his behaviour? A He knows his behaviour will have to change B He doesn 't think it is unusual C He thinks his addiction is very temporary one D He realizes that it is antisocial Question 45: What are James' parents worried about? A that their son does not have many friends B that their son sends too many messages on his mobile C that their son spends too much time with Internet friends D that their son goes out with his friends too often Question 46: What does Evan, the child psychologist, think about James' problem? A He understands both points of view B He supports James' parents' views C He sympathizes with James D He gives James advice Question 47: What does Joanne Carter, the head teacher, suggest James should do? A gradually reduce the time he spends on virtual friends B take up new sports and other activities C spend less time with real people D get professional treatment for his addiction Question 48: On what does Liz Winslett base her advice to James? A her interests outside virtual world B her observations of other teenagers she knows C what happened in the case of one of her children D her professional experience 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 Question 49: A: “Anyway, as I bent down to pick it up, my trousers split!” ~ B: “………” A You should have bought this B Congratulations! C You must have been mortified D How dare you! Question 50: D: “I’m thinking of doing some shopping today Can you recommend anywhere?” S: “…… ” A To be honest, I’m not really a big fan of department stores B That’s OK In that case, how about going to the Roman ruins down by the lake? C Well, you could try the local museum That’s quite close to here D Well, you could try Oxford Street There are lots of big department stores there The End (33)