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(1)MR.BEAN’S MATERIALS KỲ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA – NĂM HOC 2016-2017 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài : 90 phút Họ tên thí sinh: S ố báo danh: PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm) 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 naked B wicked C cooked D contracted Question 2: A compulsory B confide C conical D contractual Choose the word (A, B, C, D) whose primary stress is on a different position from that of the others in each group below Question 3: A terrific B Pacific C Arabic D mechanic Question 4: A benevolent B profitable C essential D equivalent Question 5: A evaporate B consulate C contemplate D coordinate 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 6: We can use either verbal or non – verbal forms of communication A using gesture B using speech C using verbs D facial expressions Question 7: We are a very close- knit family A need each other B are close to each other C have very close relationship with each other D are polite to each other Question 8: In England, English, Maths and Science are core subjects, which are compulsory in the national examinations A obligatory B optional C difficult D energetic Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the questions Question 9: The villagers had to work very hard on the fields all day, but there was not enough food for them A deficient B few C little D tiny Question 10: Although Mary was eager to play in the snow, Jack was reluctant because he was so cold A ready B excited C willing D careful Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 11: It was suggested that Pedro studies the material more thoroughly before attempting to pass the exam A studies B attempting C pass D more Question 12: There was a very interesting news on the radio this morning about the earthquake in Italy A a B on C There was D about Question 13: She asked why did Mathew look so embarrassed when he saw Carole A embarrassed B did Mathew look C saw D asked why Question 14: The professor together with his three students have been called to court A to B The C have D together Question 15: Many deaths associated with fires are not actual caused by the flames, but are rather the result of asphyxiation resulting from the decreased oxygen supply in burning buildings A burning buildings B actual C Many D are (2) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 16: - Mary: “Don’t forget to drop me a line when you settle down.” - Linda: “Trust me ” A I drop you a line when I settle down B I don’t I’ll keep you in touch C I will I’ll keep you in touch D I won’t I’ll keep you posted Question 17: It is a very day The weather is so nice and cool A pleasing B pleased C pleasant D pleasurable Question 18: Although one of his ships succeeded in sailing all the way back to Spain through the Cape of Good Hope, Magellan never completed the first circumnavigation of the world, and _ A most of his crew didn’t too B neither most of his crew did C most of his crew didn’t also D neither did most of his crew Question 19: The families were told to evacuate their houses immediately A at the time when the water began to go up B when the water began to rise C when up was going the water D in the time when the water raised Question 20: _, the less polluted the environment will be A The more polluted landfills will be B The more landfills are there C The less landfills are polluted D The fewer landfills we have Question 21: Ann, remember to apply this sun cream _ two hours A every B some C each D several Question 22: She _ on that manuscript for two years now A will be working B is working C had been working D has been working Question 23: The police have begun an _ into the accident which happened this afternoon A investigating B investigatory C investigate D investigation Question 24: Parts of the mountain road have been washed _ after the floods A through B off C out D away Question 25: The teacher said that I would be able to speak English fluently _ six months A since B by C in D till Question 26: - Bill: “Have you been able to reach Peter?” - Mike: “ .” A There’s no approval B It’s much too high C Yes I’ve known him for years D No The line is busy Question 27 If you are at a _ end, you could help me in the garden A lose B open C free D loose Question 28 The total production of bushels of corn in the United States is _ all other cereal crops combined A more as B more than that of C more than D more than those of Question 29: - Bob: “Have you decided on a present yet?” - Andy: “Almost I need to choose one of _.” A new two exciting spy novels B two spy exciting new novels C two exciting new spy novels D exciting new two spy novels Question 30 _ in 1756, Nassau Hall is the oldest building now standing on the campus of Princeton University A When it completed B Completing C Completed D Which was completed Question 31 Seldom _ games been of practical use in playing real games A theories of mathematics B have theorized as mathematics C has the mathematical theory of D the mathematical theory has Question 32: She passed the university entrance exam made her parents proud A what B when C who D which Question 33: In the first _ year of the English Literature program, the core subjects were the development of the novel and Contemporary poetry A academic B compulsory C study D optional Question 34 - Ann: “Has an announcement been made about the eight o’clock flight to Paris?” (3) - Bob: “ _.” A Sorry, I know B Yes, it was C I don’t think that D Not yet Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Long ago prehistoric man began to domesticate a number of wild plants and animals for his own use This not only provided more abundant food but also allowed more people to live on a smaller plot of ground We tend to forget that all of our present-day pets, livestock, and food plants were taken from the wild and developed into the forms we know today As centuries passed and human cultures evolved and blossomed, humans began to organize their knowledge of nature into the broad field of natural history One aspect of early natural history concerned the use of plants for drugs and medicine The early herbalists sometimes overworked their imaginations in this respect For example, it was widely believed that a plant or part of a plant that resembles an internal organ would cure ailments of that organ Thus, an extract made from a heartshaped leaf might be prescribed for a person suffering from heart problems Nevertheless, the overall contributions of these early observers provided the rudiments of our present knowledge of drugs and their uses Question 35: What does this passage mainly discuss? A Cures from plants B The beginning of natural history C Prehistoric man D Early plants and animals Question 36: Domestication of plants and animals probably occurred because of _ A need for more readily available food B lack of wild animals and plants C early man’s power as a hunter D the desire of prehistoric man to be nomadic Question 37: The word “this” refers to _ A providing food for man B man’s domestication of plants and animals C man’s ability to live on a small plot of land D the earliest condition of prehistoric man Question 38: The word “blossomed” is closest in meaning to _ A produced flowers B changed C learned D flourished Question 39: An herbalist is which of the following? A A dreamer B An early historian C Someone who uses plants in medicine D A farmer Question 40: The phrase “in this respect” refers to _ A the development of human culture C the use of plants for drugs and medicine B the development of the field of natural history D the origin of knowledge of nature Question 41: The word “extract” is closest in meaning to _ A design B substance C flavour D ailment Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A The shape of a plant is indicative of its ability to cure ailments of a similarly shaped organ B Early herbalists were unimaginative C The work of early herbalists has nothing to with present day medicine D There is little relation between a cure for illness and the physical shape of a plant Question 43: The word “rudiments” is closest in meaning to _ A beginnings B history C requirements D proofs Question 44: The passage would most likely lead to a more specific discussion in the field of A zoology B biology C anatomy D astrology Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the following blanks In recent years there have been many (45) on air pollution in newspapers and magazines Scientists all over the world have warned that our atmosphere is (46) more and more contaminated, and that Man, through his carelessness, may run (47) of pure air to breathe (4) Automobiles and industries mainly (48) for air pollution in most cities They pure into the air such gases as carbon monoxide, sulphur and nitrogen oxides, which are very (49) to humans Worse still, these gases after a series of chemical changes, turn (50) toxic acids They fall down in ‘acid rain’, raising the acidity in the air, soil and water to dangerous (51) and affecting not only trees but also fish and other wildlife Many industrial countries in Europe and North America have (52) bad affects from those ‘rains’ (53) , man faces no more urgent problem than that of saving his own survival Scientists, social organization and governments should sit down together to solve the air (54) problem Question 45: A programs Question 46: A changing Question 47: A up Question 48: A bring Question 49: A harmful Question 50: A in Question 51: A amounts Question 52: A suffered Question 53: A Naturally Question 54: A pollute B events B becoming B over B get B powerful B into B ranks B influenced B Safely B polluted C articles C making C away C account C awful C out C points C offered C Surely C polluting D columns D taking D out D count D painful D over D levels D bothered D Practically D pollution Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Perhaps it was his own lack of adequate schooling that inspired Horace Mann to work so hard for the important reforms in education that he accomplished While he was still a boy, his father and older brother died, and he became responsible for supporting his family Like most of the children in his town, he attended school only two or three months a year Later, with the help of several teachers, he was able to study law and became a member of the Massachusetts bar, but he never forgot those early struggles While serving in Massachusetts legislature, he signed a historic education bill that set up a state board of education Without regret, he gave up his successful legal practice and political career to become the first secretary of the board There he exercised an enormous influence during the critical period of reconstruction that brought into existence the American graded elementary school as substitute for the older distinct school system Under his leadership, the curriculum was restructured, the school year was increased to a minimum of six months, and mandatory schooling was extended to age sixteen Other important reforms included the establishment of state normal schools for teacher training, institutes for in-service teacher education, and lyceums for adult education He was also instrument in improving salaries for teachers and creating school libraries Mann’s ideas about school reform were developed and distributed in twelve annual reports to the state of Massachusetts that he wrote during his tenure as secretary of education Considered quite radical at the time, the Massachusetts reforms later served as a model for the nation Mann was recognized as the father of public education Question 55: Which of the following titles would best express the main topic of the passage? A The Father of American Public Education B Philosophy of Education C The Massachusetts State Board of Education D Politics of Educational Institutions Question 56: Which of the following describes Horace Mann’s early life? A He attended school six months a year B He had to study alone, without help C He supported his family after his father died D He was an only child Question 57: The word “struggles” in the 1st paragraph could best be replaced by A valuable experiences B happy situations C influential people D difficult times Question 58: The word “regret” in the 2nd paragraph could best be replaced by A consideration B feeling sorry C limitation D acceptance (5) Question 59: What did Horace Mann advocate? A The state board school system B The district school system C The substitute school system D The graded school system Question 60: The word “mandatory” in the 2nd paragraph is closest in meaning to A required B equal C excellent D basic Question 61: How were Mann’s educational reforms distributed? A In twelve annual reports to the state of Massachusetts B In reports that he wrote for national distribution C In speeches that he made throughout the country D In books that could be found in school libraries Question 62: The reforms that Horace Mann achieved were A not radical for the time B used only by the state of Massachusetts C adopted by the nation as a model D enforced by the Massachusetts bar Question 63: Among Mann’s school reforms, which of the following is NOT mentioned? A Restructuring curriculum B Schools for teacher training C Lyceums for adult education D Creating museums Question 64: Which of the following statements best represents Mann’s philosophy? A Think in new way B Help others C Study very hard D Work hard PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 điểm) I Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those printed before them Question 1: We weren’t surprised by his success → It came as no surprise to us (to hear) (that) he was/had been successful Question 2: “That’s a lovely new dress, Jean” said her mother → Jean’s mother complimented Jean on her lovely new dress Question 3: We couldn’t relax until all the guests had gone home → Only after/when all the guests had gone home/could we relax/were we able to relax Question 4: We couldn’t find George anywhere → George was nowhere to be found Question 5: Customs officials are stopping more travelers than usual this week → An increased number of travelers is/are being stopped by customs officials this week II Paragraph writing: With around 140 words, write a paragraph about the need for students to prepare homework properly The following tips may help you to have better arguments: - The more students practice, the more they understand their lessons - Homework makes students readier for their coming study - Homework helps parents keep their children under better control SAMPLE WRITING Generally, people believe that practice will lead to better comprehension, or we can say the more students practice, the better they understand what they have learned To begin with the academic drills, if students revise the lessons and fully prepare for the coming school days, they will be ready to accept new discoveries and challenges Students are unlikely to be reluctant or unwilling to work or brainstorm when they are privately prepared To continue with the physical and mental preparation, students will be pleasingly or even enjoyably acquainted with the lessons as they also want to express their own understanding and ability Furthermore, parents will be happy to see their children work on their assignments instead of watching non-sense T.V programs or wasting time surfing internet, etc All in all, students who are busy with fulfilling their homework missions spare less time for other meaningless things (146 words) -THE END (6)