D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the words CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words in each of the following questions.. Question 11: Few businesses are[r]
(1)SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HÀ NỘI TRƯỜNG THPT HỒNG HÀ ***** ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT LẦN Năm học 2016-2017 - Môn : Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Đề số : 01 / HH Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question : A laughed B sacrificed C cooked D explained Question : A airports B ways C questions D pictures 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 verbal B signal C common D attract Question 4: A historian B certificate C academic D curriculum 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 Because the highway system was built 40 years ago , most of the roads now need A B C to repair D Question Pointing in someone is usually considered impolite but it is acceptable when a A B C teacher wants to get someone’s attention in class D Question If a student takes a course on Computer Science, it will take him four years doing the A B C D course Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 8: Many applicants find a job interview if they are not well-prepared for it A impressive B stressful C threatening D time-consuming Question 9: He managed to win the race _ hurting his foot before the race A in spite of B despite of C although D because of Question 10: Hardly _ when the argument began A when he arrived B he had arrived C than he arrived D had he arrived Question 11: Housework is less tiring and boring thanks to the invention of _ devices A environment-friendly B time-consuming C labor-saving D pollution-free Question 12: By the end of the 21st century, scientists _ a cure for the common cold A will find B will have found C will be finding D will have been finding Question 13: Last Sunday was that we took a drive in the country A so beautiful day B such a beautiful day C so a beautiful day D such beautiful day Question 14: Widespread forest destruction in this particular area A must have seen B ought to see C could have seen D can be seen (2) Question 15: The greater the demand, the price A the highest B the high C higher D the higher Question 16: After twenty years collecting stamps, Mike interested in them A is not longer B no longer C no longer is D is no longer Question 17: He still hasn’t really the death of his mother A recovered B got over C cured D treated Question 18: He asked me A since when I’m waiting B how long I have been waiting C how long I had been waiting D since when I waited Question 19: ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat A Had you arrived B If you arrived C Were you arrived D If you hadn’t arrived 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 20: - Charles : “ Do you fancy going to a movie this evening ? ” - Lisa: “ ” A I’m sorry I don’t know that B Not at all Go ahead C Not so bad And you ? D That would be nice Question 21: - John : “ What kind of job would you like ? - Tim : “ “ A All of them are B I heard it was very good C Anything to with computers D Anytime after next week Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: He sounded panic-stricken on the phone A terrified B troubled C happy D disappointed Question 23: Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate A taking off B setting up C growing well D closing down 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 24: Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we A interested B dissatisfied C excited D shocked Question 25: I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly A gently B cleverly C reasonably D brutally 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 26: It is possible that the fire in the ship was started by a bomb A They say that a bomb started the fire in the ship B The fire in the ship might have been started by a bomb C It shall be said the fire in the ship had been started by a bomb D The fire in the ship is known to have been started by a bomb Question 27: Neil always forgets his wife’s birthday A At no time Neil remembers his wife’s birthday B Neil never remembers his wife’s birthday C Neil sometimes remembers his wife’s birthday D Neil remembers his wife’s birthday all the time Question 28: If you practise harder you will have better results A The harder you practise, the best results you will have B The more hardly you practise, the better results you will have C The hardest you practise, the most results you will have (3) D The harder you practise, the better results you will have 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 29: A waitress served us She was very impolite and impatient A A waitress, who served us , was very impolite and impatient B A waitress which served us., was very impolite and impatient C A waitress who served us was very impolite and impatient D A waitress whom served us , was very impolite and impatient Question 30: She wasn’t wearing a seat-belt She was injured A If she hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured B If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured C If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t be injured D If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35 Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday to Friday The (31) _ class size is twelve and the average is ten We use modern methods (32) _ teaching and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders You will only be successful in improving your English; however, if you work hard and practise speaking English as much as you can You will take a short (33) _ in English as soon as you arrive In this way, we can put you in a (34) _ at the most suitable level The emphasis is on oral communication practice in a wide (35) _ of situations at the advanced knowledge You will learn how to use language correctly and appropriately when you talk to native speakers In addition, you will develop such study skills as reading efficiently, writing articles and reports, and note-taking from books and lectures Question 31: Question 32: Question 33: Question 34: Question 35: A maximum A in A test A form A variety B minimum B of B exam B class B amount C small C on C course C grade C number D large D for D lesson D course D lot Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42 Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion off 1066 Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not expanded even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland However, during the course of the next two century, English began too spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work Thus, small enclaves of English, speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English Two thirds of the world's science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airport, and air traffic controllers Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are non-native speakers, constituting the largest number of non-native users than any other language in the world (4) Question 36 What is the main topic of the passage? A The number of non-native users of English B The French influence on the English language C The expansion of English as an international language D The use of English for science and technology Question 37 In the first paragraph, the word "emerged" is closest in meaning to A appeared B hailed C frequented D engaged Question 38 In the first paragraph, the word "elements" is closest in meaning to A declaration B features C curiosities D customs Question 39 Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England? A In 1066 B around 1350 C before 1600D after 1600 Question 40 According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world A the slave trade B the Norman invasion C missionaries D colonization Question 41 In the second paragraph, the word "stored" is closest in meaning to A bought B saved C spent D valued Question 42 According to the passage, approximately how many non-native users of English are there in the world today ? A a quarter million B half a million C 350 million D 700 million Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50 Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology at college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her nontechnical readers In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed However, her work was proved by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 43 The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work A as a researcher B at college C at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service D as a writer Question 44 According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University? A oceanography B zoology C literature D history Question 45 When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of A 26 B 29 C 34 D 45 Question 46 It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind A was outdated B became more popular than her other books C was praised by critics D sold many copies Question 47 Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The Sea Around Us? (5) A printed matter B talks with experts C a research expedition D letters from scientists Question 48 The word “reckless” in line 11 is closest in meaning to A unnecessary B limited C continuous D irresponsible Question 49 The word “flawed” in line 14 is closest in meaning to A faulty B deceptive C logical D offensive Question 50 Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee (lines 14-15) ? A To provide an example of government propaganda B To support Carson’s ideas C To indicate a growing government concern with the environment D To validate the chemical industry’s claims THE END (6) SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HÀ NỘI TRƯỜNG THPT HỒNG HÀ ***** Đề số : 01 / HH ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT LẦN Năm học 2016-2017 - Môn : Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề KEY Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question : A laughed B sacrificed C cooked D explained Question : A airports B ways C questions D pictures 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 verbal B signal C common D attract Question 4: A historian B certificate C academic D curriculum 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 Because the highway system was built 40 years ago , most of the roads now need A B C to repair D Question Pointing in someone is usually considered impolite but it is acceptable when a A B C teacher wants to get someone’s attention in class D Question If a student takes a course on Computer Science, it will take him four years doing the A B C D course Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 8: Many applicants find a job interview if they are not well-prepared for it A impressive B stressful C threatening D time-consuming Question 9: He managed to win the race _ hurting his foot before the race A in spite of B despite of C although D because of Question 10: Hardly _ when the argument began A when he arrived B he had arrived C than he arrived D had he arrived Question 11: Housework is less tiring and boring thanks to the invention of _ devices A environment-friendly B time-consuming C labor-saving D pollution-free Question 12: By the end of the 21st century, scientists _ a cure for the common cold A will find B will have found C will be finding D will have been finding (7) Question 13: Last Sunday was that we took a drive in the country A so beautiful day B such a beautiful day C so a beautiful day D such beautiful day Question 14: Widespread forest destruction in this particular area A must have seen B ought to see C could have seen D can be seen Question 15: The greater the demand, the price A the highest B the high C higher D the higher Question 16: After twenty years collecting stamps, Mike interested in them A is not longer B no longer C no longer is D is no longer Question 17: He still hasn’t really the death of his mother A recovered B got over C cured D treated Question 18: He asked me A since when I’m waiting B how long I have been waiting C how long I had been waiting D since when I waited Question 19: ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat A Had you arrived B If you arrived C Were you arrived D If you hadn’t arrived 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 20: - Charles : “ Do you fancy going to a movie this evening ? ” - Lisa: “ ” A I’m sorry I don’t know that B Not at all Go ahead C Not so bad And you ? D That would be nice Question 21: - John : “ What kind of job would you like ? - Tim : “ “ A All of them are B I heard it was very good C Anything to with computers D Anytime after next week Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: He sounded panic-stricken on the phone A terrified B troubled C happy D disappointed Question 23: Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate A taking off B setting up C growing well D closing down 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 24: Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we A interested B dissatisfied C excited D shocked Question 25: I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly A gently B cleverly C reasonably D brutally 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 26: It is possible that the fire in the ship was started by a bomb A They say that a bomb started the fire in the ship B The fire in the ship might have been started by a bomb C It shall be said the fire in the ship had been started by a bomb D The fire in the ship is known to have been started by a bomb Question 27: Neil always forgets his wife’s birthday A At no time Neil remembers his wife’s birthday B Neil never remembers his wife’s birthday C Neil sometimes remembers his wife’s birthday (8) D Neil remembers his wife’s birthday all the time Question 28: If you practise harder you will have better results A The harder you practise, the best results you will have B The more hardly you practise, the better results you will have C The hardest you practise, the most results you will have D The harder you practise, the better results you will have 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 29: A waitress served us She was very impolite and impatient A A waitress, who served us , was very impolite and impatient B A waitress which served us., was very impolite and impatient C A waitress who served us was very impolite and impatient D A waitress whom served us , was very impolite and impatient Question 30: She wasn’t wearing a seat-belt She was injured A If she hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured B If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured C If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t be injured D If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35 Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday to Friday The (31) _ class size is twelve and the average is ten We use modern methods (32) _ teaching and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders You will only be successful in improving your English; however, if you work hard and practise speaking English as much as you can You will take a short (33) _ in English as soon as you arrive In this way, we can put you in a (34) _ at the most suitable level The emphasis is on oral communication practice in a wide (35) _ of situations at the advanced knowledge You will learn how to use language correctly and appropriately when you talk to native speakers In addition, you will develop such study skills as reading efficiently, writing articles and reports, and note-taking from books and lectures Question 31: Question 32: Question 33: Question 34: Question 35: A maximum A in A test A form A variety B minimum B of B exam B class B amount C small C on C course C grade C number D large D for D lesson D course D lot Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42 Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion off 1066 Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not expanded even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland However, during the course of the next two century, English began too spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work Thus, small enclaves of English, speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in (9) English Two thirds of the world's science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airport, and air traffic controllers Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are non-native speakers, constituting the largest number of non-native users than any other language in the world Question 36 What is the main topic of the passage? A The number of non-native users of English B The French influence on the English language C The expansion of English as an international language D The use of English for science and technology Question 37 In the first paragraph, the word "emerged" is closest in meaning to A appeared B hailed C frequented D engaged Question 38 In the first paragraph, the word "elements" is closest in meaning to A declaration B features C curiosities D customs Question 39 Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England? A In 1066 B around 1350 C before 1600D after 1600 Question 40 According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world A the slave trade B the Norman invasion C missionaries D colonization Question 41 In the second paragraph, the word "stored" is closest in meaning to A bought B saved C spent D valued Question 42 According to the passage, approximately how many non-native users of English are there in the world today ? A a quarter million B half a million C 350 million D 700 million Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50 Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology at college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her nontechnical readers In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed However, her work was proved by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 43 The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work A as a researcher B at college C at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service D as a writer Question 44 According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University? A oceanography B zoology C literature D history Question 45 When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of A 26 B 29 C 34 D 45 Question 46 It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind (10) A was outdated B became more popular than her other books C was praised by critics D sold many copies Question 47 Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The Sea Around Us? A printed matter B talks with experts C a research expedition D letters from scientists Question 48 The word “reckless” in line 11 is closest in meaning to A unnecessary B limited C continuous D irresponsible Question 49 The word “flawed” in line 14 is closest in meaning to A faulty B deceptive C logical D offensive Question 50 Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee (lines 14-15) ? A To provide an example of government propaganda B To support Carson’s ideas C To indicate a growing government concern with the environment D To validate the chemical industry’s claims THE END (11) SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HÀ NỘI TRƯỜNG THPT HỒNG HÀ ***** ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT LẦN Năm học 2016-2017 - Môn : Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Đề số : 02 / HH 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 1: - Charles : “ Do you fancy going to a movie this evening ? ” - Lisa: “ ” A I’m sorry I don’t know that B That would be nice C Not so bad And you ? D Not at all Go ahead Question 2: - John : “ What kind of job would you like ? - Tim : “ “ A Anything to with computers B I heard it was very good C All of them are D Anytime after next week 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 to Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday to Friday The (3) _ class size is twelve and the average is ten We use modern methods (4) _ teaching and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders You will only be successful in improving your English; however, if you work hard and practise speaking English as much as you can You will take a short (5) _ in English as soon as you arrive In this way, we can put you in a (6) _ at the most suitable level The emphasis is on oral communication practice in a wide (7) _ of situations at the advanced knowledge You will learn how to use language correctly and appropriately when you talk to native speakers In addition, you will develop such study skills as reading efficiently, writing articles and reports, and note-taking from books and lectures Question Question Question Question Question 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: A small A of A exam A form A lot B minimum B in B test B course B amount C maximum C on C course C grade C number D large D for D lesson D class D variety 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 If a student takes a course on Computer Science, it will take him four years doing the A B C D course Question Because the highway system was built 40 years ago , most of the roads now need A B C (12) to repair D Question 10 Pointing in someone is usually considered impolite but it is acceptable when a A B C teacher wants to get someone’s attention in class D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 11: Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate A taking off B setting up C closing down D growing well Question 12: He sounded panic-stricken on the phone A happy B troubled C terrified D disappointed 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 13 : A explained B sacrificed C cooked D laughed Question 14 : A ways B airports C questions D pictures 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 15 to 22 Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology at college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her nontechnical readers In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed However, her work was proved by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 15 The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work A as a researcher B as a writer C at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service D at college Question 16 According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University? A oceanography B history C literature D zoology Question 17 When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of A 34 B 26 C 29 D 45 Question 18 It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind A was outdated B became more popular than her other books C sold many copies D was praised by critics Question 19 Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The Sea Around Us? A printed matter B a research expedition (13) C talks with experts D letters from scientists Question 20 The word “reckless” in line 11 is closest in meaning to A unnecessary B irresponsible C continuous D limited Question 21 The word “flawed” in line 14 is closest in meaning to A logical B deceptive C faulty D offensive Question 22 Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee (lines 14-15) ? A To provide an example of government propaganda B To validate the chemical industry’s claims C To indicate a growing government concern with the environment D To support Carson’s ideas 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 23: A waitress served us She was very impolite and impatient A A waitress, who served us , was very impolite and impatient B A waitress who served us was very impolite and impatient C A waitress which served us , was very impolite and impatient D A waitress whom served us , was very impolite and impatient Question 24: She wasn’t wearing a seat-belt She was injured A If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured B If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured C If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t be injured D If she hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured 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 25: A attract B signal C common D verbal Question 26: A historian B certificate C curriculum D academic 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 27: Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we A interested B excited C dissatisfied D shocked Question 28: I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly A cleverly B gently C reasonably D brutally Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 29: He still hasn’t really the death of his mother A recovered B treated C cured D got over Question 30: He asked me A since when I’m waiting B how long I had been waiting C how long I have been waiting D since when I waited Question 31: ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat A Were you arrived B If you arrived C Had you arrived D If you hadn’t arrived Question 32: Many applicants find a job interview if they are not well-prepared for it A stressful B impressive C threatening D time-consuming Question 33: He managed to win the race _ hurting his foot before the race A because of B despite of C although D in spite of Question 34: Hardly _ when the argument began A when he arrived B had he arrived (14) C than he arrived D he had arrived Question 35: Widespread forest destruction in this particular area A must have seen B can be seen C could have seen D ought to see Question 36: The greater the demand, the price A the higher B the high C higher D the highest Question 37: After twenty years collecting stamps, Mike interested in them A is not longer B is no longer C no longer is D no longer Question 38: Last Sunday was that we took a drive in the country A so beautiful day B so a beautiful day C such a beautiful day D such beautiful day Question 39: Housework is less tiring and boring thanks to the invention of _ devices A environment-friendly B time-consuming C pollution-free D labor-saving Question 40: By the end of the 21st century, scientists _ a cure for the common cold A will find B will be finding C will have found D will have been finding 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 41 to 47 Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion off 1066 Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not expanded even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland However, during the course of the next two century, English began too spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work Thus, small enclaves of English, speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English Two thirds of the world's science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airport, and air traffic controllers Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are non-native speakers, constituting the largest number of non-native users than any other language in the world Question 41 What is the main topic of the passage? A The expansion of English as an international language B The French influence on the English language C The number of non-native users of English D The use of English for science and technology Question 42 In the first paragraph, the word "emerged" is closest in meaning to A hailed B appeared C frequented D engaged Question 43 In the first paragraph, the word "elements" is closest in meaning to A declaration B customs C curiosities D features Question 44 Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England? A after 1600 B around 1350 C before 1600 D In 1066 Question 45 According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world A the slave trade B missionaries C the Norman invasion D colonization Question 46 In the second paragraph, the word "stored" is closest in meaning to A saved B bought C spent D valued Question 47 According to the passage, approximately how many non-native users of English are there (15) in the world today ? A a quarter million B half a million C 700 million D 350 million 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: If you practise harder you will have better results A The hardest you practise, the most results you will have B The more hardly you practise, the better results you will have C The harder you practise, the best results you will have D The harder you practise, the better results you will have Question 49: Neil always forgets his wife’s birthday A Neil never remembers his wife’s birthday B At no time Neil remembers his wife’s birthday C Neil sometimes remembers his wife’s birthday D Neil remembers his wife’s birthday all the time Question 50: It is possible that the fire in the ship was started by a bomb A They say that a bomb started the fire in the ship B The fire in the ship is known to have been started by a bomb C It shall be said the fire in the ship had been started by a bomb D The fire in the ship might have been started by a bomb THE END (16) SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HÀ NỘI TRƯỜNG THPT HỒNG HÀ ***** ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT LẦN Năm học 2016-2017 - Môn : Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Đề số : 02 / HH KEY 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 1: - Charles : “ Do you fancy going to a movie this evening ? ” - Lisa: “ ” A I’m sorry I don’t know that B That would be nice C Not so bad And you ? D Not at all Go ahead Question 2: - John : “ What kind of job would you like ? - Tim : “ “ A Anything to with computers B I heard it was very good C All of them are D Anytime after next week 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 to Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday to Friday The (3) _ class size is twelve and the average is ten We use modern methods (4) _ teaching and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders You will only be successful in improving your English; however, if you work hard and practise speaking English as much as you can You will take a short (5) _ in English as soon as you arrive In this way, we can put you in a (6) _ at the most suitable level The emphasis is on oral communication practice in a wide (7) _ of situations at the advanced knowledge You will learn how to use language correctly and appropriately when you talk to native speakers In addition, you will develop such study skills as reading efficiently, writing articles and reports, and note-taking from books and lectures Question Question Question Question Question 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: A small A of A exam A form A lot B minimum C maximum D large B in C on D for B test C course D lesson B course C grade D class B amount C number D variety 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 course If a student takes a course on Computer Science, it will take him four years doing the A B C D (17) Question Because the highway system was built 40 years ago , most of the roads now need A B C to repair D Question 10 Pointing in someone is usually considered impolite but it is acceptable when a A B C teacher wants to get someone’s attention in class D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 11: Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate A taking off B setting up C closing down D growing well Question 12: He sounded panic-stricken on the phone A happy B troubled C terrified D disappointed 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 13 : A explained B sacrificed C cooked D laughed Question 14 : A ways B airports C questions D pictures 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 15 to 22 Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology at college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her nontechnical readers In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed However, her work was proved by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 15 The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work A as a researcher B as a writer C at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service D at college Question 16 According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University? A oceanography B history C literature D zoology Question 17 When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of A 34 B 26 C 29 D 45 Question 18 It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind A was outdated B became more popular than her other books C sold many copies D was praised by critics (18) Question 19 Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The Sea Around Us? A printed matter B a research expedition C talks with experts D letters from scientists Question 20 The word “reckless” in line 11 is closest in meaning to A unnecessary B irresponsible C continuous D limited Question 21 The word “flawed” in line 14 is closest in meaning to A logical B deceptive C faulty D offensive Question 22 Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee (lines 14-15) ? A To provide an example of government propaganda B To validate the chemical industry’s claims C To indicate a growing government concern with the environment D To support Carson’s ideas 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 23: A waitress served us She was very impolite and impatient A A waitress, who served us , was very impolite and impatient B A waitress who served us was very impolite and impatient C A waitress which served us., was very impolite and impatient D A waitress whom served us , was very impolite and impatient Question 24: She wasn’t wearing a seat-belt She was injured A If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured B If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured C If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t be injured D If she hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured 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 25: A attract B signal C common D verbal Question 26: A historian B certificate C curriculum D academic 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 27: Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we A interested B excited C dissatisfied D shocked Question 28: I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly A cleverly B gently C reasonably D brutally Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 29: He still hasn’t really the death of his mother A recovered B treated C cured D got over Question 30: He asked me A since when I’m waiting B how long I had been waiting C how long I have been waiting D since when I waited Question 31: ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat A Were you arrived B If you arrived C Had you arrived D If you hadn’t arrived Question 32: Many applicants find a job interview if they are not well-prepared for it A stressful B impressive C threatening D time-consuming Question 33: He managed to win the race _ hurting his foot before the race (19) A because of B despite of C although D in spite of Question 34: Hardly _ when the argument began A when he arrived B had he arrived C than he arrived D he had arrived Question 35: Widespread forest destruction in this particular area A must have seen B can be seen C could have seen D ought to see Question 36: The greater the demand, the price A the higher B the high C higher D the highest Question 37: After twenty years collecting stamps, Mike interested in them A is not longer B is no longer C no longer is D no longer Question 38: Last Sunday was that we took a drive in the country A so beautiful day B so a beautiful day C such a beautiful day D such beautiful day Question 39: Housework is less tiring and boring thanks to the invention of _ devices A environment-friendly B time-consuming C pollution-free D labor-saving Question 40: By the end of the 21st century, scientists _ a cure for the common cold A will find B will be finding C will have found D will have been finding 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 41 to 47 Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion off 1066 Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not expanded even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland However, during the course of the next two century, English began too spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work Thus, small enclaves of English, speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English Two thirds of the world's science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airport, and air traffic controllers Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are non-native speakers, constituting the largest number of non-native users than any other language in the world Question 41 What is the main topic of the passage? A The expansion of English as an international language B The French influence on the English language C The number of non-native users of English D The use of English for science and technology Question 42 In the first paragraph, the word "emerged" is closest in meaning to A hailed B appeared C frequented D engaged Question 43 In the first paragraph, the word "elements" is closest in meaning to A declaration B customs C curiosities D features Question 44 Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England? A after 1600 B around 1350 C before 1600 D In 1066 Question 45 According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world A the slave trade B missionaries C the Norman invasion D colonization (20) Question 46 In the second paragraph, the word "stored" is closest in meaning to A saved B bought C spent D valued Question 47 According to the passage, approximately how many non-native users of English are there in the world today ? A a quarter million B half a million C 700 million D 350 million 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: If you practise harder you will have better results A The hardest you practise, the most results you will have B The more hardly you practise, the better results you will have C The harder you practise, the best results you will have D The harder you practise, the better results you will have Question 49: Neil always forgets his wife’s birthday A Neil never remembers his wife’s birthday B At no time Neil remembers his wife’s birthday C Neil sometimes remembers his wife’s birthday D Neil remembers his wife’s birthday all the time Question 50: It is possible that the fire in the ship was started by a bomb A They say that a bomb started the fire in the ship B The fire in the ship is known to have been started by a bomb C It shall be said the fire in the ship had been started by a bomb D The fire in the ship might have been started by a bomb THE END (21) SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HÀ NỘI TRƯỜNG THPT HỒNG HÀ ***** ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT LẦN Năm học 2016-2017 - Môn : Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Đề số : 03 / HH Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 1: Widespread forest destruction in this particular area A must have seen B ought to see C could have seen D can be seen Question 2: The greater the demand, the price A the highest B the high C higher D the higher Question 3: After twenty years collecting stamps, Mike interested in them A is not longer B no longer C no longer is D is no longer Question 4: Hardly _ when the argument began A when he arrived B he had arrived C than he arrived D had he arrived Question 5: Housework is less tiring and boring thanks to the invention of _ devices A environment-friendly B time-consuming C labor-saving D pollution-free Question 6: By the end of the 21st century, scientists _ a cure for the common cold A will find B will have found C will be finding D will have been finding Question 7: He still hasn’t really the death of his mother A recovered B got over C cured D treated Question 8: He asked me A since when I’m waiting B how long I have been waiting C how long I had been waiting D since when I waited Question 9: ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat A Had you arrived B If you arrived C Were you arrived D If you hadn’t arrived Question 10: Many applicants find a job interview if they are not well-prepared for it A impressive B stressful C threatening D time-consuming Question 11: He managed to win the race _ hurting his foot before the race A in spite of B despite of C although D because of Question 12: Last Sunday was that we took a drive in the country A so beautiful day B such a beautiful day C so a beautiful day D such beautiful day (22) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 13: He sounded panic-stricken on the phone A terrified B troubled C happy D disappointed Question 14: Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate A taking off B setting up C growing well D closing down 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 15 Because the highway system was built 40 years ago , most of the roads now A B C need to repair D Question 16 Pointing in someone is usually considered impolite but it is acceptable when a A B C teacher wants to get someone’s attention in class D Question 17 If a student takes a course on Computer Science, it will take him four years doing the A B C D course 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 laughed B sacrificed C cooked D explained Question 19 : A airports B ways C questions D pictures 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 20: - Charles : “ Do you fancy going to a movie this evening ? ” - Lisa: “ ” A I’m sorry I don’t know that B Not at all Go ahead C Not so bad And you ? D That would be nice Question 21: - John : “ What kind of job would you like ? - Tim : “ “ A All of them are B I heard it was very good C Anything to with computers D Anytime after next week 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 22: A verbal B signal C common D attract Question 23: A historian B certificate C academic D curriculum 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 24: Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we A interested B dissatisfied C excited D shocked Question 25: I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly A gently B cleverly C reasonably D brutally 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 26 to 30 (23) Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday to Friday The (26) _ class size is twelve and the average is ten We use modern methods (27) _ teaching and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders You will only be successful in improving your English; however, if you work hard and practise speaking English as much as you can You will take a short (28) _ in English as soon as you arrive In this way, we can put you in a (29) _ at the most suitable level The emphasis is on oral communication practice in a wide (30) _ of situations at the advanced knowledge You will learn how to use language correctly and appropriately when you talk to native speakers In addition, you will develop such study skills as reading efficiently, writing articles and reports, and note-taking from books and lectures Question 26: Question 27: Question 28: Question 29: Question 30: A maximum A in A test A form A variety B minimum B of B exam B class B amount C small C on C course C grade C number D large D for D lesson D course D lot 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 31: It is possible that the fire in the ship was started by a bomb A They say that a bomb started the fire in the ship B The fire in the ship might have been started by a bomb C It shall be said the fire in the ship had been started by a bomb D The fire in the ship is known to have been started by a bomb Question 32: Neil always forgets his wife’s birthday A At no time Neil remembers his wife’s birthday B Neil never remembers his wife’s birthday C Neil sometimes remembers his wife’s birthday D Neil remembers his wife’s birthday all the time Question 33: If you practise harder you will have better results A The harder you practise, the best results you will have B The more hardly you practise, the better results you will have C The hardest you practise, the most results you will have D The harder you practise, the better results you will have 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 34 to 41 Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology at college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her nontechnical readers In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed However, her work was proved by a 1963 report of the (24) President’s Science Advisory Committee (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 34 The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work A as a researcher B at college C at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service D as a writer Question 35 According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University? A oceanography B zoology C literature D history Question 36 When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of A 26 B 29 C 34 D 45 Question 37 It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind A was outdated B became more popular than her other books C was praised by critics D sold many copies Question 38 Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The Sea Around Us? A printed matter B talks with experts C a research expedition D letters from scientists Question 39 The word “reckless” in line 11 is closest in meaning to A unnecessary B limited C continuous D irresponsible Question 40 The word “flawed” in line 14 is closest in meaning to A faulty B deceptive C logical D offensive Question 41 Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee (lines 14-15) ? A To provide an example of government propaganda B To support Carson’s ideas C To indicate a growing government concern with the environment D To validate the chemical industry’s claims 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: A waitress served us She was very impolite and impatient A A waitress, who served us , was very impolite and impatient B A waitress which served us., was very impolite and impatient C A waitress who served us was very impolite and impatient D A waitress whom served us , was very impolite and impatient Question 43: She wasn’t wearing a seat-belt She was injured A If she hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured B If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured C If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t be injured D If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured 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 44 to 50 Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion off 1066 Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not expanded even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland However, during the course of the next two century, English began too spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work Thus, small enclaves of English, speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language (25) of international business, banking, and diplomacy Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English Two thirds of the world's science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airport, and air traffic controllers Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are non-native speakers, constituting the largest number of non-native users than any other language in the world Question 44 What is the main topic of the passage? A The number of non-native users of English B The French influence on the English language C The expansion of English as an international language D The use of English for science and technology Question 45 In the first paragraph, the word "emerged" is closest in meaning to A appeared B hailed C frequented D engaged Question 46 In the first paragraph, the word "elements" is closest in meaning to A declaration B features C curiosities D customs Question 47 Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England? A In 1066 B around 1350 C before 1600D after 1600 Question 48 According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world A the slave trade B the Norman invasion C missionaries D colonization Question 49 In the second paragraph, the word "stored" is closest in meaning to A bought B saved C spent D valued Question 50 According to the passage, approximately how many non-native users of English are there in the world today ? A a quarter million B half a million C 350 million D 700 million THE END (26) SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HÀ NỘI TRƯỜNG THPT HỒNG HÀ ***** ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT LẦN Năm học 2016-2017 - Môn : Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Đề số : 04 / HH 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 to Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion off 1066 Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not expanded even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland However, during the course of the next two century, English began too spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work Thus, small enclaves of English, speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English Two thirds of the world's science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airport, and air traffic controllers Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are non-native speakers, constituting the largest number of non-native users than any other language in the world Question What is the main topic of the passage? A The expansion of English as an international language B The French influence on the English language C The number of non-native users of English D The use of English for science and technology Question In the first paragraph, the word "emerged" is closest in meaning to A hailed B appeared C frequented D engaged Question In the first paragraph, the word "elements" is closest in meaning to A declaration B customs C curiosities D features Question Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England? (27) A after 1600 B around 1350 C before 1600 D In 1066 Question According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world A the slave trade B missionaries C the Norman invasion D colonization Question In the second paragraph, the word "stored" is closest in meaning to A saved B bought C spent D valued Question According to the passage, approximately how many non-native users of English are there in the world today ? A a quarter million B half a million C 700 million D 350 million 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 8: - Charles : “ Do you fancy going to a movie this evening ? ” - Lisa: “ ” A I’m sorry I don’t know that B That would be nice C Not so bad And you ? D Not at all Go ahead Question 9: - John : “ What kind of job would you like ? - Tim : “ “ A Anything to with computers B I heard it was very good C All of them are D Anytime after next week 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 10 : A explained B sacrificed C cooked D laughed Question 11 : A ways B airports C questions D pictures 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 12: A waitress served us She was very impolite and impatient A A waitress, who served us , was very impolite and impatient B A waitress who served us was very impolite and impatient C A waitress which served us , was very impolite and impatient D A waitress whom served us , was very impolite and impatient Question 13: She wasn’t wearing a seat-belt She was injured A If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured B If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured C If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t be injured D If she hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured 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 Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday to Friday The (14) _ class size is twelve and the average is ten We use modern methods (15) _ teaching and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders You will only be successful in improving your English; however, if you work hard and practise speaking English as much as you can You will take a short (16) _ in English as soon as you arrive In this way, we can put you in a (17) _ at the most suitable level The emphasis is on oral communication practice in a wide (18) _ of situations at the advanced knowledge You will learn how to use language correctly and appropriately when you talk to native speakers In addition, you will develop such study skills as reading efficiently, writing articles and reports, and note-taking from books and lectures (28) Question Question Question Question Question 14: 15: 16: 17: 18: A small A of A exam A form A lot B minimum B in B test B course B amount C maximum C on C course C grade C number D large D for D lesson D class D variety 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 19 If a student takes a course on Computer Science, it will take him four years doing the A B C D course Question 20 Because the highway system was built 40 years ago , most of the roads now need A B C to repair D Question 21 Pointing in someone is usually considered impolite but it is acceptable when a A B C teacher wants to get someone’s attention in class D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate A taking off B setting up C closing down D growing well Question 23: He sounded panic-stricken on the phone A happy B troubled C terrified D disappointed 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 24: A attract B signal C common D verbal Question 25: A historian B certificate C curriculum D academic 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 26 to 33 Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology at college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her nontechnical readers In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed However, her work was proved by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee (Source: TOEFL Reading) (29) Question 26 The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work A as a researcher B as a writer C at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service D at college Question 27 According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University? A oceanography B history C literature D zoology Question 28 When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of A 34 B 26 C 29 D 45 Question 29 It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind A was outdated B became more popular than her other books C sold many copies D was praised by critics Question 30 Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The Sea Around Us? A printed matter B a research expedition C talks with experts D letters from scientists Question 31 The word “reckless” in line 11 is closest in meaning to A unnecessary B irresponsible C continuous D limited Question 32 The word “flawed” in line 14 is closest in meaning to A logical B deceptive C faulty D offensive Question 33 Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee (lines 14-15) ? A To provide an example of government propaganda B To validate the chemical industry’s claims C To indicate a growing government concern with the environment D To support Carson’s ideas 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 34: If you practise harder you will have better results A The hardest you practise, the most results you will have B The more hardly you practise, the better results you will have C The harder you practise, the best results you will have D The harder you practise, the better results you will have Question 35: Neil always forgets his wife’s birthday A Neil never remembers his wife’s birthday B At no time Neil remembers his wife’s birthday C Neil sometimes remembers his wife’s birthday D Neil remembers his wife’s birthday all the time Question 36: It is possible that the fire in the ship was started by a bomb A They say that a bomb started the fire in the ship B The fire in the ship is known to have been started by a bomb C It shall be said the fire in the ship had been started by a bomb D The fire in the ship might have been started by a bomb 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: Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we A interested B excited C dissatisfied D shocked Question 38: I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly A cleverly B gently C reasonably D brutally Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions (30) Question 39: He still hasn’t really the death of his mother A recovered B treated C cured D got over Question 40: He asked me A since when I’m waiting B how long I had been waiting C how long I have been waiting D since when I waited Question 41: ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat A Were you arrived B If you arrived C Had you arrived D If you hadn’t arrived Question 42: Many applicants find a job interview if they are not well-prepared for it A stressful B impressive C threatening D time-consuming Question 43: He managed to win the race _ hurting his foot before the race A because of B despite of C although D in spite of Question 44: Hardly _ when the argument began A when he arrived B had he arrived C than he arrived D he had arrived Question 45: Widespread forest destruction in this particular area A must have seen B can be seen C could have seen D ought to see Question 46: The greater the demand, the price A the higher B the high C higher D the highest Question 47: After twenty years collecting stamps, Mike interested in them A is not longer B is no longer C no longer is D no longer Question 48: Last Sunday was that we took a drive in the country A so beautiful day B so a beautiful day C such a beautiful day D such beautiful day Question 49: Housework is less tiring and boring thanks to the invention of _ devices A environment-friendly B time-consuming C pollution-free D labor-saving Question 50: By the end of the 21st century, scientists _ a cure for the common cold A will find B will be finding C will have found D will have been finding THE END (31) (32)