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TRƯỜNG ĐHKHTN TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN KHTN KỲ THI KIỂM TRA CHẤT LƯỢNG LẦN Môn: Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút , không kể thời gian giao đề 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 first each of the numbered blank from to American folk music originated with (1) _ people at a time when the rural population was isolated and music was not (2) spread by radio, records, or music video It was (3) _by oral traditional and is noted for its energy ,humor, and emotional impact The major source of aerly American folk songs was music from the Bristish Isles , but songs from Africa as songs of the American Indians have significant part in its heritage Later settler from other countries also contributed songs In the nineteenth century, composer Steven Foster wrote some of the most enduringly popular of all American songs ,(4) soon became part of the folk tradition Beginning in the 1930s , Woody Guthrie gained great popularity by adapting melodies and lyrics and supplying new ones as well In the 1950s and 1960s , singer – composers such as Peter Seeger , Bob Dylan , Joan Baez continued this tradition by „urban’ folk music Many of these songs deal (5) _important social issue, such as racial intergration and the war in Vietnam Question 1: A typical B ordinary C common D popular Question 2: A yet B still C until D even Question 3: A transferred B transited C transmitted D transformed Question 4: A who B which C that D this Question 5: A with B in C by D at Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following question Question 6: In order to better understand English, the students incorporated gramar, vocabulary, and speaking in their stidies A Combined B granted C scrutinized D skipped Question 7: Some of the rude drivers, on the road today are the ones who will not allow other cars to merge into traffic A blend B concentrate C secede D desensitize 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 question Question 8: Slavery was abolished in the US in the 19th century A eradicated B instituded C eliminate D required Question 9: The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is important A odd B implicit C obscure D explicit Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closet in meaning to each of the following question Question 10: “I would like you not to play computer games any more, Amber” said her mother A Amber’s mother would rather she doesn’t play computer games any more B Amber’s mother would rather her not to play computer games any more C Amber’s mother would rather she didn’t play computer games any more D Amber’s mother would rather she wouldn’t play computer games any more Question 11: It is a pity that I can’t speak English as native speaker A I wish I could speak English as a native speaker B I wish I couldn’t speak English as a native speaker C I wish I can speak English as a native speaker D I wish I have spoken English as a native speaker Question 12: The music was so loud that we had to shout to each other A We didn’t say loud enough for us to hear each other B The music was too loud that we had to shout to each other C We didn’t say loud enough to hear each other D Because of loud music,we had to shout to each other 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 the pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 13: A appreciate B efficient C suspicious D apprentice Question 14: A assure B press C blessing D classic 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 15: A punishment B behavior C influence D regional Question 16: A acquaintance B symbolize C etiquette D socialize Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part needs correction in each of the following questions Question 17: Ceramic can be harder, light, and more resistant to heat than metals A B C D Question 18: It is now believed that some damage to tissues may result from exposing it to frequent X-ray A B C D Question 19: The museum contains sixth century sculptures, eighteenth century swords and A B the dress won by nineteenthcenturyroyal family C D Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of ther following questinons Question 20: The rhinoceros, whose numbers have dropped alarmingly recently, has been declared a/an species A danger B endanger C endangered D dangerous Question 21: A curriculum that ignores ethnic tensions, racial anlagonisms, cultural and religiousdifferences is not relevant A conlacts B barriers C diversity D levels Question 22: Elizabeth explained during the meeting that it was a _ of what should have priority A belief B fact C possibility D question Question 23: A recent survey has shown that supporters of equal partnership in marriage are in the _ A crowd B particular C obligation D majority Question 24: The effects of literacy often extend personal benefits A after B beneath C over D beyond Question 25: Instructors from the same ecological and vocational background as illiterates are more successful in literacy classes than school-teachers A carrying out B pulling out C acting out D calling out Question 26: For a public campaing to succeed, it is important to make of existing social organizations as well as other relations A fun B advantage C benefit D use Question 27: The British and the American share the same language, but in other aspects they are as different as A cats and dogs B chalk and cheese C salt and pepper D here and there Question 28: Had it not been for your support, we couldn’this plan A have completed B complete C be completed D have been completed Question 29: - I have gone to the doctor's to have a check up - You You just had your check-up last week! A didn't need to go B needn’t have gone C needn’t go D don’t need to go Question 30: In the kitchen there is a table A beautiful large round wooden B large beautiful wooden round C wooden round large beautiful D round large vvooden beautiful Question 31: Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have any solution A come up with B looked into C thought over D got round to 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 32: Two friends Diana and Anne are talking about Anne’s new hairstyle - Diana: “ That new hairstyle suits you perfectly, Anne.” - Anne “ ………… ” A Never mind B Don't mention it C Thank you D You re welcome Question 33: Mary is talking to a porter in the hotel lobby Porter: “Shall I help you with your suitcase?” Mary: “ _.” A Not a chance B That's very kind of you C I can’t agree more D What a pity! Read the following pasage 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 40 As computers have become powerful tools for rapid and economic of production of picture, computer graphics has emerged as one of the most rapidly growing fields in computers scienee It such used routinely in such diverse areas as business, industry, government, research, training, and madiecine One of of the initial uses of computer graphics and ultimately its greatest use, been as an aid to design, generally referred to as computer – aided degign (CAD) One of its greatest advantages is that designers can see how an object will lock after construction and make changes freely and much more quickly than with hands drafting For threedimensional rendering of machine parts, engineers rely heavily on CAD Automobile, spacecraft, aerospace, and ship designers use CAD terluaiques to design vehicles and test their pertomance Building designs are also created with computer graphics systems Architect can design a building layout create a three-dimersional model, and even go for simulated “walk” through the rooms or around the outside of the building Business graphics is another rapidly growing are of computer graphics, where it is to create graphs, charts, and cost models summarize financial, statistical, msthematieal, scientific, and economic data As an education aid, computer also has creative and commencial art applications, where it is used in advertissing, publishing and film productions, particulurly for computer animation, which is achieved by a sequential process Question 34: What does the passage mainly discuss? A Routine uses of computers B Computer graphic applications C The rapidly grown ag field of camrater science D Computers as the architects af the future Question 35: The word “it” in line refers to A computer graphics B computer science C field D computer Question 36: According to the passage, engineers use CAD for A A simulated “walk” through modal rooms B Rendering machine parts C Making cost models D Advertising products Question 37: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a use of computer graphic in business? A charts B cost models C graphs D hiring Question 38: The word"applications" in the third paragraph means A jobs B uses C creators D layers Question 39: It can be inferred from the last paragraph that……… relies heavily on computer graphics A making cartoons B growing crops C producing drugs D Playing sports Question 40: The author's tone in this passage is A sarcastic B neutral C pessimistic D doubtful Read the following pasage 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 48 Another critical factor that plays a part in susceptibility to colds is age A study done by the University of Michigan School of Public Health revealed particulars that seem to hold true for the general population Infants are the most cold-ridden group, averaging more than six colds in their first year Boys have more colds than girls up to age three After the age of three, girls are more susceptible than boy's , and teenege girls average three colds a year to boy’s two The general incidence of continues to decline into maturity Elderly people who are in good health have as few as one or two colds annually One exception is founds among people in the twentics, especially women, who show a rise in cold infections, because people in this age group are most likely to have young children Adults who delay having children until thirties forties experience the same sudden increase in cold infections The study also found that economics play an important role As income increases, the frequency at which are reported in the family decreases Families with the lowest income suffer about a third more colds than families at the lower end Lower income generally forces people to live in more cramped quarters than those typically occupied by wealthier by wealthier people, and crowding increses the opportunities for the cold virus totravel from person to person Low income may also adversely influence diet The degree to which poor nutrition affects susceptibility to colds is not yet clearly established, but an inadequate diet is suspected of lowering resistance generally Question 41: Which of the following is closet in meaning to the word “particulars” in line 22? A Minor errors B specific facts C small distinctions D individual people Question 42: What does the author claim about the study discussed in the passage? A It contains many inconsistencies B It specializes in children C It contradicts the results of earlier studies in the field D Its results apparently are relevant for the population as a whole Question 43: It maybe inferred from the passage that which of the following groups of people is most likely to catch colds? A infant boys B oung girls C teenage boys D elderly women Question 44: There is information in the second paragraph of the passage to support which of the following conclusions? A Men are more susceptible to cold than women B Children infect their parents with colds C People who live in a cold climate have more colds than those who live in a warm one D People who don’t have children are more susceptible to colds than those who Question 45: The phrase “in this age group” refers to A Infants B People in their twenties C People in their thirties and forties D Elderly people Question 46: The author’s main purpose in writing the last paragraph of the passage is to A Explain how cold viruses are transmitted B Prove that a poor diet cause colds C Discuss the relationship between income and frequency of colds D Discuss the distribution of income among the people in the study Question 47: The word “cramped” is closest in meaning to A Cheap B Crowded C depressing D simple Question 48: The author’s tone in this passage could best be described as A Neutral and objective B Humorous C Tentative but interested D Highly critical Mark the letter A,B,C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: She tried very hard to pass the driving test She could hardly pass it A Although she didn’t try hard to pass pass the driving test, she could pass it B Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn’t pass it C Hard as she tried, she could hardly hard pass the driving test D She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily Question 50: We didn’t want to spend a lot of money We stayed in a cheap hotel A In stead of spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel B In spite of spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel C We stayed in a cheap hotel, but we had to spend a lot of money D We didn’t want to spend a lot of money We stayed in the cheap hotel ĐẠI HỌC KHOA HỌC TỰ NHIÊN TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN KHTN KỲ THI THỰC HÀNH THPTQG 2017 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part needs correction in each of the following questions Question 1: Having (A) finished his tem paper (B) before the deadline, (C) it was delivered to professor (D) before the class Question 2: I’m (A) very glad that you’ve (B) done (C) lots of (D) progress this semester Question 3: You can (A) enjoy a sport (B) without joining (C) in a club or (D) belonging to a team Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each the following exchanges Question 4: John: “Do you fancy a drink?” -Catherine: “ ” A No, ever! B I’m not sure I Thank all the same C I don’t want D It is none of your business Question 5: “Excuse me, can you tell me where I can catch a bus to London, please?” - “ ” A Sure, go ahead B Sorry, I’m new here myself C OK Here’s your ticket D Yes, please 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 13 Quite different from storm surges are the giant sea waves called tsunamis, which derive their name from the Japanese expression for “high water in a harbor.” These waves are also referred to by the general public as tidal waves, although they have relatively little to with tides Scientists often referred to them as seismic sea waves, far more appropriate in that they result from undersea seismic activity Tsunamis are caused when the sea bottom suddenly moves, during an underwater earthquake or volcano for example, and the water above the moving earth is suddenly displaced This sudden shift of water sets off a series of waves These waves can travel great distances at speeds close to 700 kilometers per hour In the open ocean, tsunamis have little noticeable amplitude, often no more than one or two meters It is when they hit the shallow waters near the coast that they increase in height, possibly up to 40 meters Tsunamis often occur in the Pacific because the Pacific is an area of heavy seismic activity Two areas of the Pacific well accustomed to the threat of tsunamis are Japan and Hawaii Because the seismic activity that causes tsunamis in Japan often occurs on the ocean bottom quite close to the islands, the tsunamis that hit Japan often come with little warning and can, therefore, prove disastrous Most of the tsunamis that hit the Hawaiian Islands, however, originate thousands of miles away near the coast of Alaska, so these tsunamis have a much greater distance to travel and the inhabitants of Hawaii generally have time for warning of their imminent arrival Tsunamis are certainly not limited to Japan and Hawaii In 1755, Europe experienced a calamitous tsunami, when movement along the fault lines near the Azores caused a massive tsunami to sweep onto the Portuguese coast and flood the heavily populated area around Lisbon The greatest tsunami on record occurred on the other side of the world in 1883 when the Krakatoa volcano underwent a massive explosion, sending waves more than 30 meters high onto nearby Indonesian islands; the tsunami from this volcano actually traveled around the world and was witnessed as far away as the English Channel Question 6: The paragraph preceding this passage most probably discusses _ A tides B storm surges C tidal waves D underwater earthquakes Question 7: According to the passage, all of the following are true about tidal waves EXCEPT that _ A they are caused by sudden changes in high and low tides B this terminology is not used by the scientific community C they are the same as tsunamis D they refer to the same phenomenon as seismic sea waves Question 8: The word “displaced” in line is closest in meaning to _ A not pleased B located C moved D filtered Question 9: It can be inferred from the passage that tsunamis A are often identified by ships on the ocean B generally reach heights greater than 40 meters C are far more dangerous on the coast than in the open ocean D cause severe damage in the middle of the ocean Question 10: A main difference between tsunamis in Japan and in Hawaii is that tsunamis in Japan are more likely to _ A come from greater distances B originate in Alaska C arrive without warning D be less of a problem Question 11: A “calamitous” tsunami, in line 17, is one that is _ A disastrous B expected C extremely calm D at fault Question 12: From the expression “on record” in line 19, it can be inferred that the tsunami that accompanied the Krakatoa volcano _ A was filmed as it was happening B occurred before efficient records were kept C was not as strong as the tsunami in Lisbon D might not be the greatest tsunami ever Question 13: The passage suggests that the tsunami resulting from the Krakatoa volcano A was unobserved outside of the Indonesian islands B resulted in little damage C was far more destructive close to the source than far away D caused volcanic explosions in the English Channel Mark a 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 14: She was brought up in a well-off family She can’t understand the problem we are facing A wealthy B kind C broke D poor Question 15: Father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt A buy new belt B sell the belt C squander D economize Mark a 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 16: She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans A divorced B married C single D separated Question 17: Education is desperately need in many countries with a high percentage of population being unable to read and write A literate B latterly C wordy D learned Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the offer three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 18: A address B canal C about D cultural Question 19: A create B creature C peak D beach Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the offer three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 19: A zoology B permanent C movement D government Question 20: A reservation B C dictation D occasion communicate Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 22: Ben would have studied medicine if he _ to a medical school A was admitted B has been admitted C had admitted D would be able to enter Question 23: In 1973, when the tigers appeared to be facing _ the World Wide Fund for _ and the Indian Government agreed to set up “Operation Tiger” A extinct/ Nature B extinction/ Nature C extinction/ Natural D extinct/ Naturalists Question 24: There is _ public concern in Shelton following the discovery on Tuesday evening of a metal container filled with poisonous liquid A consider B consideration C considerable D considerably Question 25: This house is _ the others we’ve seen A father more expensive than B far more expensive than C far most expensive D further more expensive Question 26: The house owner _ coming near the dog as it could become very fierce unexpectedly A warned me against B advised me C stopped me D accused me of Question 27: I _ Melisa at my yoga class tonight and will ask her about the plan for this weekend A will be seeing B will have seen C will not see D will have been seeing Question 28: Jack and Laure _ married for 25 years by that time but they still decided to get divorced A have been B were C will be D had been Question 29: This orange juice _ awful: I bet you _ it, A is smelling/ like B smelling/ will not like C smells/ will not like D has smelled/ liked Question 30: The size and shape of a nail depends primarily on the function _ intended A which it is B for which it is C which it is for D for which is Question 31: The _ friendly products are designed not to harm the natural environment A environment B environmental C environmentally D environmentally Question 32: He asked me _ Robert and I did not know A that did I know/ who were Robert B that I knew/ who Robert were C if I knew/ who Robert was D whether I knew/ who was Robert Question 33: Her contract _ in two months, so she’s looking for another job A runs down B runs out C goes out D goes away Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phases that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38 People have always dreamt of living forever Although we all know this will never happen, we will want to live as long as possible (34) , there are advantages and disadvantages of a long life.In the first place, people who live longer can spend more time with their family and friends Secondly, (35) have busy working lives look forward to a long, relaxing life, when they can the things they‘ve never had time for. (36) , there are some serious disadvantages Firstly, many people become ill and consequently have to spend time in hospital or become burden (37) the children and friends Many of them find this dependence annoying or embarrassing In addition to this, (38) the fewer friends they seem to have because old friends die or become and it’s often difficult to make new friends To sum up, living to a very old age is worthwhile for those who stay healthy enough to remain independent and enjoy life Question 34: A Naturally B Really C Consequently D Surprisingly Question 35: A people who B people C people D everyone who Question 36: A In other words B For example C On the other hand D Contrary to Question 37: A of B for C to D with D the older people get Question 38: A when people get older B when the older people get C the old people get Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each of the following questions Question 39: Life on earth will be destroyed if people keep cutting trees for their own benefits A If we stop to cut the trees for our benefits, the life on earth will be better B If we don’t continue to cut trees for our benefits, life on earth will be destroyed C Life on earth will be destroyed unless people stop cutting trees for their own benefits D The more trees we cut for our benefits, the worst the earth becomes Question 40: WHO means World Health Organization A WHO is on behalf of Health Organization B WHO stand for Health Organization C WHO is translated from Health Organization D WHO is explained about Health Organization Question 41: The hurricane destroyed hundreds of buildings in the city A The hurricane resulted in destruction of hundreds of buildings in the city B The hurricane resulted from destruction of hundreds of buildings in the city C Despite the appearance of the hurricane, hundreds of buildings in the city haven’t been in damager of destruction D The hurricane appeared, however, hundreds of buildings in the city have been destroyed Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each questions from 42 to 48 A lot of advice is available for college leavers heading for their first job In this article we consider the move to a second job We are not concerned with those looking for a second temporary position while hunting for a permanent job Nor are we concerned with those leaving an unsatisfactory job within the first few weeks Instead, we will be dealing with those of you taking a real step on the career ladder, choosing a job to fit in with your ambitions now that you have learnt your way around, acquired some skills and have some idea of where you want to go What sort of job should you look for? Much depends on your long-term aim You need to ask yourself whether you want to specialize in a particular field, work your way up to higher levels of responsibility or out of your current employment into a broader field Whatever you decide, you should choose your second job very carefully You should be aiming to stay in it for two or three years This job will be studied very carefully when you send your letter of application for your next job It should show evidence of serious career planning Most important, it should extend you, develop you and give you increasing responsibility Incidentally, if you are interested in traveling, now is the time to pack up and go You can temporary work for a while when you return, pick up where you left off and get the second job then Future potential employers will be relieved to see that you have got it out of your system, and are not likely to go off again Juliette Davidson spend her first year after leaving St Aldate’s College working for three lawyers It was the perfect first job in that “ OK they were very supportive people I was gently introduced to the work, learnt my way around an office and improve my word processing skills However, there was no scope for advancement One day, I gave my notice, bought an air ticket and traveled for a year Juliette now works as a Personal Assistant to Brenda Cleverdon, the Chief Executive of business in the Community “In two and a half years I have become more able and my job has really grown, “ she says “ Right from the beginning my boss was very keen to develop me My job title is the same as it was when I started but the duties have changed From mainly typing and telephone work, I have progressed to doing most of the correspondence and budgets I also have to deal with a variety of queries, coming from chairmen of large companies to people wanting to know how to start their own business Brenda involves me in all her work but also gives me specific projects to and events to organize.” Question 42: Who is intended to benefit from the advice given in the article? A students who have just finished their studies B people who are unhappy with their current job C those who are interested in establishing a career D people who change jobs regularly Question 43: According to the writer, why is the choice of your second job important? A It will affect your future job prospects B It will last longer than your first job C It will be difficult to change if you don’t like it D It should give you the opportunity to study Question 44: “It” in the passage refers to _ A first job B second job C application D career Question 45: If you have a desire to travel, when does the writer suggest that you it? A straight after you have left college B when you are unable to find a permanent job C after you have done some temporary work D between the first and second job Question 46: What does the phrase “you have got it out of your system” in passage mean? A You have planned your career sensibly B You are an experienced traveler C You have satisfied your wish to travel D You have learned to look after yourself Question 47: How did Juliette Davidson benefit from the experience of her first job? A It was good introduction to working in an office B She met a variety of interesting people C It enabled her to earn enough money to travel D She learnt how to use a word processor Question 48: In what way is Juliette’s current job better her first job? A She has a more impressive job title B She now know how to start her own business C She has been able to extend her skills D She is more involve in the community Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair sentences in the following questions Question 49: The student works part-time at a bid restaurant He also paints pictures to earn for living A Apart from works part-time at a bid restaurant, the student also paints pictures to earn for living B In addition working part-time at a big restaurant, the student also paints pictures to earn for living C Besides working part-time at a big restaurant, the student also paints pictures to earn for living D The student works part-time at a big restaurant as well as he paints pictures to earn for living Question 50: The buses began to pull out Most of them were full passengers A The passengers, most of them were full of, began to pull out the buses B The passengers, most of whom were full of the buses, began to pull out C The buses, most of them were full of passengers, began to pull out D The buses, most of which were full of passengers, began to pull out TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG KHỐI 12 LÊ HỒNG PHONG NĂM HỌC 2016 – 2017 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 50 phút 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: - Laura: “ What shall we this evening?Annie: “ _” A I went out for dinner B Oh, that’s bad! C No problem D Let’s go out for dinner Question 2: Kathy: “Make yourself at home” – Jim: “ ” A Yes Can I help you? B Not at all Don’t mention it C That’s very kind Thank you D Thanks! Same to you 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 3: Computers and telecommunication are bound to have a huge influence on various aspects of our life A equivalent B like C diverse D penalty Question 4: Aquatic sports have long been acknowledged as excellent ways to take physical exercises A reduced B encouraged C recognized D practiced 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 5: According to present law, the authorities can give poachers a severe punishment A reward B enjoyment C sentence D similar Question 6: The investigation revealed some unexpected results A impressive B pessimistic C predictable D controversial 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 7: Regarding as one of the leading figures in the development of the short story, O Henry is the author of many well- known American novels A Regarding as B leading figures C the D novels Question 8: If you work hard, you would be successful in anything you A you work B would be C in D anything Question 9: Mrs Loan, along with her talented students, are going to be on the summer camp to USA A along with B talented C are going D summer Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions Question 10: A traveled B stared C landed D seemed Question 11: A effective B eradicate C enthusiastic D effort Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on you answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question 12: A technology B terrorist C compulsory D admission Question 13: A algebra B carefully C impress D politics Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 14: The local clubs are _ every effort to interest more young people A doing B making C taking D giving Question 15: It is high time Tom _ more active in class A was B must be C has been D were Question 16: He found a watch when he _ in the street A was walking B had been walking C had worked D walked Question 17: The player gave a hard shot _ straight into the opposing goal A beauty B beautiful C beautify D beautifully Question 18: Scientists warn that many of the world’s great cities are _ flooding A endangered B in danger C at risk of D being Question 19: I’m a great believer in the _ of reading books and taking up a sport, which offer you both knowledge and healthy A benefits B exercises C practices D points Question 20: Cameron, directed “ The Titanic”, is one of the leading faces in Hollywood A who B whose C whom D that Question 21: A is a tube through which a person swimming just under the surface of the sea can breathe A maneuver B volume C photograph D snorkel Question 22: For a short while, I managed to catch _ of President Trump entering the Whitehouse A vision B notice C view D sight Question 23: The world’s biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, which makes wildlife A prosperous B vulnerable C prefect D remained Question 24: “ Is swimming under water very difficult?” – “ No it’s just a matter _ able to control your breathing.” A of being B to be C that are you D being Question 25: The climate is not dry at all; in fact, they have of water A a redundancy B an abundance C a deficiency D a mixture Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best option for each of the blanks Any change in one part of an ecosystem can cause changes in other parts Droughts, storms and fires can change ecosystems Some changes harm ecosystems If there is too _26 rainfall, plants will not have enough water to live If a kind of plant dies off, the animals that feed on it may also die or move away Some changes are good for ecosystems Some pine forests need fire for the pine trees to reproduce The seeds are sealed inside pinecones Heat from a forest fire melts the seal and lets the seeds _27 _ Polluting the air, soil, and water can harm ecosystems Building _28 _ on rivers for electric power and irrigation can harm ecosystems around the rivers Bulldozing wetlands and cutting down _29 _ destroy ecosystems Ecologists are working with companies and governments to find better ways of catching fish, cutting down trees, and building dams They are looking for ways to get food, lumber, and other products for people _30 _ causing harm to ecosystems Question 26: A little B a little C few D a few Question 27: A out B in C go D fly Question 28: A moats B ditches C dams D bridges Question 29: A hills B forests C jungles D woods Question 30: A avoid B without C not D no 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 One of the most interesting authors of the twentieth century, J.R.R Tolkien, achieved fame through his highly inventive trilogy, The Lord of the Rings Born in 1892, Tolkien received his education from Oxford and then served in World War I After the war, he became a professor of Anglo-Saxon and English language and literature at Oxford University Although published in 1965, the three books that comprise The Lord of the Rings were written in intervals from 1936 to 1949 This was mainly due to Tolkien’s responsibilities as a professor and the outbreak of World War II By the late 1960s, this fascinating trilogy had become a sociological phenomenon as young people intently studied the mythology and legends created by Tolkien The trilogy is remarkable not only for its highly developed account of historical fiction but also its success as a modern heroic epic The main plot chronicles the struggle between good and evil kingdom as they try to acquire a magic ring that has the power to rule the world The novels, which are set Question 20: “Is it very hot in summer here?” A Yes, we have high rainfall C I’m sorry I missed the weather forecast Question 21: “Can I leave early, please?” A Yes, of course B No, certainly - “ ” B Well, it’s too late for the weather forecast D Well, it depends on rainfall - “ ” C Yes, let’s D That’s a good idea 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: It is imperative that they arrive on time for the lecture A necessary B suggested C hoped D intended Question 23: The government has passed laws to protect wildlife from commercial trade A enabled B enforced C enacted D ensured 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: I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly A cleverly B reasonably C gently D brutally Question 25: Name of people in the book were changed to preserve anonymity A reveal B conserve C cover D presume 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: If I didn’t have a car, I’d have to walk five blocks to work every day A My car needs some work on it B I drive to work in my car every day C After work every day, I walk five blocks D I have to walk five blocks to get to work Question 27: It was such a big meal that we couldn’t finish it A The meal was too very big for us to finish B The meal was too big for us to finish it C The meal was too big for us to finish D The meal was such big that we couldn’t finish it Question 28: I’m sure it wasn’t Mr Pike you saw because he is in London A It couldn’t be Mr Pike you saw because he is in London B It can’t have been Mr Pike you saw because he is in London C It mustn’t have been Mr Pike you saw because he is in London D It mightn’t be Mr Pike you saw because he is in London 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: Arsenal played well They didn’t win the match A Arsenal played very well and won the match B Arsenal didn’t win the match although they played well C Arsenal didn’t play well so they didn’t win the match D If Arsenal had played well, they could have won the match Question 30: He grew older He became more and more forgetful A The older he grew, the more forgetful he became B He grew older and more and more forgetful C He became more forgetful and older D He grew older when he became more forgetful 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 In Part Three of the Speaking Section you work together with a partner You have to a single task which usually lasts about minutes One possible task is “problem solving”, which means you have to look at some visual information and then (31) the problem with your partner You may be shown photos, drawings, diagrams, maps, plans, advertisements or computer graphics and it is (32) that you study them carefully If necessary, check you know exactly what to by politely asking the examiner to (33) the instruction or make them clearer While you are doing the task, the examiner will probably say very (34) and you should ask your partner questions and make suggestions if he or she is not saying much If either of you have any real difficulties, the examiner may decide to step in and help Normally, however, you will find plenty to say, which helps the assessor to give you a fair mark This mark depends on your success in doing the task by (35) with your partner, which includes taking turns in giving opinions and replying appropriately, although in the end it may be possible to “agree to disagree” Question 31: A argue B discuss C talk D have Question 32: A essential B needed C helpful D successful Question 33: A insist B copy C tell D repeat Question 34: A little B much C few D many Question 35: A competing B struggling C opposing D co-operating 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 As viewed from space, Earth’s distinguishing characteristics are its blue waters and white clouds Enveloped by an ocean of air consisting of 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen, the planet is the only one in our solar system known to harbor life Circling the Sun at an average distance of 149 million kilometers ( 93 million miles ), Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the fifth largest planet in the solar system Our planet’s rapid spin and molten nickel-iron core give rise to an extensive magnetic field which, coupled the atmosphere, shields us from nearly all of the harmful radiation coming from the Sun and other stars Earth’s atmosphere protects us from meteors as well, most of which burn up in the Earth’s atmosphere before they can strike the surface The planet active geological processes have left no evidence of the ancient pelting it almost certainly received soon after it formed about 4.6 billion years ago The Earth has a single natural satellite – the moon Question 36: Approximately how much of the Earth’s atmosphere is nitrogen? A One-fourth B One-half C Three-fourths D All of it Question 37: Which of the following helps to create the Earth’s magnetic fields? A Its blue waters B Its nitrogen atmosphere C Its molten metal core D The moon Question 38: What two factors help protect the Earth from radiation? A Magnetic field and atmosphere B Blue waters and white clouds C Rapid spin and molten nickel-iron core D The Sun and the Moon Question 39: The word consisting most nearly means A hardening B withholding C containing D shortening Question 40: The main idea of this passage is that A Earth is predominantly water B There are life-supporting characteristics on Eart C Earth is the only planet with a moon D Earth has no common characteristics with other planets Question 41: The word distinguishing as it is used in this selection means A elevating in nature B characteristics like all other planets C devastating in nature D characteristics that set it apart from other planets Question 42: It’s probable that the next paragraph would discuss A people on planets B the solar system as a whole C rings around Saturn D the Earth’s natural satellite – the moon Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions The White House, the official home of the United States president, was not built in time for George Washington to live in it It was begun in 1792 and was ready for its first inhabitants President and Mrs.John Adams, who moved in on November 1, 1800 When the Adamses moved in, the White House was not yet complete, and the Adamses suffered many inconveniences; for example, the main staircase was incomplete, which hindered movement from floor to floor, and the future laundry yard was merely a pool of mud, so wet laundry was in the unfinished East Room to dry Thomas Jefferson, the third president, improved the comfort of the White House in many respects and added new architectural features such as the terraces on the east and west ends When the British forces burned the White House on August 24, 1814, President Madison was forced to leave.All the remained after the fire was the exterior walls, the interior was completely destroyed It was not until December of 1817 that the following president, James Monroe, was able to move into a rebuilt residence Since then, the White House has continued to be modified but has been continuously occupied by each succeeding U.S president Question 43: Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for this text? A George Washington’s life in the White House B The Early History of the White House C The burning of the White House D Presidential Policies of Early U.S.Presidents Question 44: Why did George Washington not live in the White House? A It had been burned by the British B He did not like the architectural features C He did not want to suffer the inconveniences that the Adamses had suffered D Construction had not yet been completed Question 45: The word “inhabitants” in line is closest meaning to: A modifications B moves C celebrations D residents Question 46: It can be inferred from the passage that John Adams was: A the first president of the United States B the second president of the United States C the third president of the United States D the fourth president of the United States Question 47: What of the White House was not yet complete when the Adamses moved in? A main staircase B laundry yard C pool D A and B Question 48: The word “ forces” in line could best be replaced by: A military B effort C power D energy Question 49: According to the passage, when James Monroe came to the White House, it had been A repressed B reconstructed C relocated D reserved Question 50: The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses: A the details of the destruction of the White House by the British B James Monroe’s policies as presidents C modifications by presidents who followed D other presidents who were unable to occupy the White House SỞ GD & ĐT THANH HÓA TRƯỜNG THPT TRIỆU SƠN ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA LẦN NĂM HỌC 2016 – 2017 Môn: TIẾNG ANH – Chương trình chuẩn Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề 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 stamped B frightened C walked D watched Question 2: A ache B child C chair D choose Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest inthe position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A delay B father C suggest D repeat Question 4: A achievement B argument C confinement D involvement Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 5: I'd prefer to it on myself , because other people make me nervous A B C D Question 6: They asked me how long did it taketo get to Paris by train A B C D Question 7: Hardly he had got downstairs when the phone stopped ringing yesterday afternoon A B C D 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: It is interesting to take a new hobby such as collecting stamps or going fishing A in B over C up D on Question 9: We stopped for a rest after we for two hours A had been walking B walked C were walking D have walked Question 10: They congratulated me the exams with high marks A having passed B on passing C passed D to pass Question 11: I love that _ antique car that always parked at the end of the street A big really old green B really old big green C really big green old D really big old green Question 12: Lots of houses by the earthquake A are destroying B destroyed C were destroying D were destroyed Question 13: If I had noticed him, I _ hello A would have said B would say C had said D would said Question 14: I couldn't use the pay phone _I didn't have any coins with me A so B so that C because D although Question 15: In England, English, Math and Science are _subjects at school A more B store C score D core Question 16: You should concentrate on what the is saying and try to answer all the questions thoroughly A interview B interviewer C interviewee D interviewed Question 17: Last night’s concert did not our expectations A catch up with B stand in for C come up to D look up to Question 18: A college is a public institution higher education to young men and women A providing B which provide C to provide to D provided to Question 19: It is imperative towards a solution to global warming before the weather patterns of the world are disrupted irreparably A the world would work B that the world worked C that the world work D the world to work 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: Tom: “Your hairstyle is terrific!” Mary: “ _.” A I did it quite well! B Why not so terrific? C Thanks I’m glad you like it D You are doing well Question 21: Tom:" Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night." - Mary:" _" A I have nothing to tell you B Oh Poor me! C Never mind! D You was absent – minded 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: Humans depend on species diversity to provide food, clean air and water, and fertile soil for agriculture A variety B destruction C contamination D fertilizer Question 23: The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer A speed B expect more C better D treat better 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: He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week A fresh B disobedient C understanding D obedient Question 25: Polluted water and increased water temperatures have driven many species to the verge of extinction A enriched B Contaminated C purified D strengthened 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: You damaged my bicycle, John.” said Margaret A Margaret forbade John to damage her bicycle B Margaret persuaded John to damage her bicycle C John regretted damaging Margaret’s bicycle D Margaret accused John of damaging her bicycle Question 27: People think that John stole the money A It was not that John who stole the money B John is thought to have stolen the money C People think the money is stolen by John D John is thought to steal the money Question 28: “I must have my suit cleaned now,” he said A He said that he must have had his suit cleaned then B He said that he had to have his suit cleaned then C He said he must have his suit cleaned then D He asked that he had to have his suit cleaned then 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: She was the first woman in the Philippines She was elected as the president of the country A She was the first woman who is elected as the president of the Philippines B She was the first woman to be elected as the president of the Philippines C She was the first woman elected as the president of the Philippines D She was the first woman being elected as the president of the Philippines Question 30: When I heard the phone ring, I answered it immediately A On hear the phone rang, I answered it immediately B On hear the phone ring, I answered it immediately C On hearing the phone ring, I answered it immediately D On hearing rang, I answered the phone immediately 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 Education is more important today than ever before It gives them the specialized training they may need to (31) _ for a job or career For example, a person must meet certain educational requirements and obtain a license or certificate before he can practice law or medicine Many fields, like computer operation or police work, (32) _ satisfactory completion of special training courses Education is also important (33) _ it helps people get more out of life It increases their knowledge and understanding of the world It helps them acquire the skills that make life more interesting and enjoyable, such as the skills needed to participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical instrument Such education becomes (34) _ important as people gain more and more leisure time Education also helps people adjust to change This habit has become necessary because social changes today take place with increasing speed and affect the lives of more and more people Education can help a person understand these changes and provide him (35) the skills for adjusting to them Question 31: A B prepare C make D work Question 32: A requires B requiring C require D to require Question 33: A therefore B despite C although D because Question 34: A increased B increasing C increase D increasingly Question 35: A with B for C in D to 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 Scientists have discovered the bones of what may be the largest meat-eating dinosaur ever to walk the earth The discovery was made by a team of researchers from Argentina and North America in Patagonia, a desert on the eastern slopes of the Andes in South America Besides the interesting fact that the dinosaur was huge and horrifying, it is even more astounding that the bones of a number of the dinosaurs were found together This discovery challenges the prior theory that the biggest meat-eaters lived as loners and instead indicates that they may have lived and hunted in packs The Tyrannosaurus Rex lived in North America and was believed to hunt and live alone The newly discovered meat-eater appears to be related to the Giganotosaurus family, being as closely related to it as a fox would be to a dog It is actually not of the same family at all as the Tyrannosaurus Rex, being as different from it as a cat is from a dog The fossilized remains indicate that the animals lived about 100 million years ago With needle-shaped noses and razor sharp teeth, they were larger than the Tyrannosaurus Rex, although their legs were slightly shorter, and their jaws were designed to be better able to dissect their prey quickly and precisely Question 36: The author states that the newly discovered dinosaur remains are evidence that it was the author A carnivorous dinosaur B dinosaur ever C South American dinosaur D herbivorous dinosaur Question 37: The word Besides in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to A in spite of B mostly C in addition to D although Question 38: The word horrifying in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to A frightening B fast C large D interesting Question 39: The author implies that the most interesting fact about the find is that this dinosaur A was found in the Andes B had a powerful jaw and sharp teeth C was larger than Tyrannosaurus Rex D lived and hunted with others Question 40: The word it in the second paragraph refers to A Relationship B dog C newly discovered meat-eater D Giganotosaurus Question 41: The author states that the newly discovered meat-eating dinosaur is A closely related to Tyrannosaurus Rex B not closely related to Tyrannosaurus Rex C not closely related to Giganotosaurus D closely related to the large cat family Question 42: The word prey in the last sentence of the passage is closest in meaning to A enemy B victim C dinosaurs D attacker 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 It is commonly believed in the United States that school is where people go to get an education Nevertheless, it has been said that today children interrupt their education to go to school The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is important Education is much more open-ended and all-inclusive than schooling Education knows no bounds It can take place anywhere, whether in the shower or on the job, whether in a kitchen or on a tractor It includes both the formal learning that takes place in schools and the whole universe of informal learning The agents of education can range from a revered grandparent to the people debating politics on the radio, from a child to a distinguished scientist Whereas schooling has a certain predictability, education quite often produces surprises A chance conversation with a stranger may lead a person to discover how little is known of other religions People are engaged in education from infancy on Education, then, is a very broad, inclusive term It is a lifelong process, a process that starts long before the start of school, and one that should be an integral part of one's entire life Schooling, on the other hand, is a specific, formalized process, whose general pattern varies little from one setting to the next Throughout a country, children arrive at school at approximately the same time, take assigned seats, are taught by an adult, use similar textbooks, homework, take exams, and so on The slices of reality that are to be learned, whether they are the alphabet or an understanding of the workings of government, have usually been limited by the boundaries of the subject being taught For example, high school students know that they are not likely to find out in their classes the truth about political problems in their communities or what the newest filmmakers are experimenting with There are definite conditions surrounding the formalized process of schooling Question 43: What is the main idea of the passage? A The best school teach a wide variety of subjects B Education and schooling are quite different experiences C Students benefit from schools, which require long hours and homework D The more years students go to school, the better their education is Question 44: The word “bounds” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A rules B experience C limits D exceptions Question 45: The word “chance” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A unplanned B unusual C lengthy D lively Question 46: The word “they” in paragraph refers to _ A boundaries B similar textbooks C slices of reality D seats Question 47: The phrase “For example,” in paragraph 3, introduces a sentence that gives examples of _ A similar textbooks B the results of schooling C the workings of a government D the boundaries of classroom subjects Question 48: The passage supports which of the following conclusions? A Without formal education, people would remain ignorant B Education systems need to be radically reformed C Going to school is only part of how people become educated D Education involves many years of professional training Question 49: The passage is organized by A listing and discussing several educational problems B giving examples of different kinds of schools C narrating a story about excellent teacher D contrasting the meanings of two related words Question 50: The writer seems to agree that _ A Education is more influential than schooling B Education is not as important as schooling C Schooling is unlimited and more informal D Schooling is as important than education SỞ GD & ĐT THANH HÓA TRƯỜNG THPT TRIỆU SƠN ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA LẦN THỨ Môn: TIẾNG ANH 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 overlooks B beliefs C towards D rights Question 2: A warmth B lethal C threat D breathe 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 category B unbelievable C popularity D university Question 4: A begin B visit C open D offer 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 5: Nearly every region of the earth have been affected by human activity, particularly during this past century A human activity B Nearly C have been D affecte Question 6: According my science professor, the atmosphere of the earth is being polluted by humans at an everincreasing rate A According my science professor B by C of the earth D ever- increasing Question 7: It is important that you turned off the heater every morning before you leave for class A turned off B before C important D leave for 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: The weather was very nice, so he found a raincoat with him A it necessary taking B it unnecessary taking C unnecessary to take D it unnecessary to take Question 9: Jack can speak two languages One is English is Vietnamese A Other B The other C Another D Others Question 10: Since drinking water is a resource, we should let children know how precious it is, and teach them to conserve it A limitless B limited C limiting D limitation Question 11: Many people that natural resources will never be used up A view B consider C consider D regard Question 12: My boss’s plane at 10:15 tomorrow morning, but I cannot pick him up A arrives B is arriving C will be arrriving D arrived Question 13: If you less last night, you so bad today A had drunk- would not have felt B drank- would not feel C had drunk- would not feel D would have drunk- would not feel Question 14: The police have just found the man and his car were swept away during the heavy storm last week A that B which C whose D when Question 15: The accident is said to have resulted from driver’s careless driving and thick fog in that morning A a/ the B the/# C a/a D the/ the Question 16: Scientists have discovered a close between smoking and several serious diseases A union B connection C action D combination Question 17: I’ll lend you the money and you pay me back till next month A needn’t B mustn’t C need D must Question 18: The man was said to lung cancer A die by B die of C die at D die out Question 19: long it takes, I will wait for you A However B But C So D Therefore 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: Peter: “My mother’s much better now.” – Kyle: “ ” A Oh, I’m pleased to hear it B Wonderful! Congratulation C Oh, really? The doctor must be very good D Good news for you Question 21: Tom: “Can I bring a friend to your party?” – Mary: “ ” A The more the merrier B That’s right C you’re welcome D Straight away Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: No one likes Jame because he always looks down on them A praises B admires C respects D feels superior to Question 23: Because we know nothing, in this view, we should treat all things with indifference and make no judgments A reconciling ourself to something B becoming annoyed very easily C feeling totally different from other people D showing interest in something 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 24: The Bali Tiger was declared extinct in 1937 due to hunting and habitat loss A reserve B generation C natural environment D diversity Question 25: The shoplifter immediately admitted to her crime to the security guard A Agreed B Pleased C Denied D confessed 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: Due to the fact that the demand for tea was very high in the 19th century, its price increased much A It was not until the 19th century that the demand for tea started to increase B It was its price which decreased the demand for tea in the 19th century C In the 19th century the price for tea didn’t increase despite the demand D The demand for tea was so high in the 19th century that its price increased much Question 27: People say that he was a successful painter A He is said to have been a successful painter B He is said to be a successful painter C It is said him to have been a successful painter D It was said that he was a successful painter Question 28: "It is a surprising gift Thank you very much, Mary," said Mr Pike A Mr Pike promised to give Mary a surprising gift B Mr.Pike thanked Mary though he did not really like gift C Mr Pike thanked Mary for the surprising gift D Mr Pike congratulated Mary on the surprising gift 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: Her living conditions were not good However, she studied very well A Living in difficult conditions forced she to study very well B She studied very well just because she lived in difficult conditions C Although her living conditions were not good, she studied very well D Living in difficult conditions, she had no choice but to study well Question 30: His wife phoned him She reminded him to bring along the document A His wife phoned him in order to remind him to bring along the document B His wife phoned him so that reminding him to bring along the document C His wife phoned when she didn’t want him to bring along the document D His wife phoned him though she didn’t remind him to bring along the document 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 A tiny village school is soon to celebrate its 110 birthday - against all expectations Five years ago it seemed certain to close but parents and other villagers fought the local education authority and raised funds to keep it (31) _ It is now ending its first term as a school (32) _by the village community and the villagers are just proud of their achievement They were furious when education chiefs tried to make them send the village children to other schools further away because the number of pupils at the village school was too (33) _ The villagers started a huge campaign to (34) _money They collected enough to hire a teacher and begin to help with school cleaning, lunch supervision and lessons Now the school is doing well and it seems (35) it will continue to run in the future Question 31: A open B opened C to opening D for opening Question 32: A run B running C has run D to run Question 33: A little B less C few D small Question 34: A rise B raise C pay D deal Question 35: A in case B even though C as if D if only 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 It is commonly believed in the United States that school is where people go to get an education Nevertheless, it has been said that today children interrupt their education to go to school.The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is important Education is much more open-ended and all-inclusive than schooling Education knows no bounds It can take place anywhere, whether in the shower or on the job, whether in a kitchen or on a tractor It includes both the formal learning that takes place in schools and the whole universe of informal learning The agents of education can range from a revered grandparent to the people debating politics on the radio, from a child to a distinguished scientist Whereas schooling has a certain predictability, education quite often produces surprises A chance conversation with a stranger may lead a person to discover how little is known of other religions People are engaged in education from infancy on Education, then, is a very broad, inclusive term It is a lifelong process, a process that starts long before the start of school, and one that should be an integral part of one's entire life Schooling, on the other hand, is a specific, formalized process, whose general pattern varies little from one setting to the next Throughout a country, children arrive at school at approximately the same time, take assigned seats, are taught by an adult, use similar textbooks, homework, take exams, and so on The slices of reality that are to be learned, whether they are the alphabet or an understanding of the workings of government, have usually been limited by the boundaries of the subject being taught For example, high school students know that they are not likely to find out in their classes the truth about political problems in their communities or what the newest filmmakers are experimenting with There are definite conditions surrounding the formalized process of schooling Question 36: What is the main idea of the passage? A The best school teach a wide variety of subjects B Education and schooling are quite different experiences C Students benefit from schools, which require long hours and homework D The more years students go to school, the better their education is Question 37: What does the author probably mean by using the expression children interrupt their education to go to school? A Going to several different schools is educationally beneficial B School vacations interrupt the continuity of the school year C Summer school makes the school year too long D All of life is an education Question 38: The word chance in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A unplanned B unusual C lengthy D lively Question 39: The word an integral in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A an equitable B a profitable C a pleasant D an essential Question 40: The word they in the third paragraph refers to A slices of reality B similar textbooks C boundaries D seats Question 41: The passage supports which of the following conclusions? A Without formal education, people would remain ignorant B Education systems need to be radically reformed C Going to school is only part of how people become educated D Education involves many years of professional training Question 42: The writer seems to agree that A Schooling is as important than education B Education is not as important as schooling C Schooling is unlimited and more informal D Education is more influential than schooling 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 Clara Barton became known as “The Angel of the Battlefield” during the American Civial War Born in Oxford, Massachusetts in 1821, Clara Barton’s interest in helping soldiers on the battlefield began when she was told army stories from her father Another event that influenced her decision to help soldiers was an accident her brother had His injuries were cared for by Barton for years At the time, she was only 11 years old Barton began teaching school at the age of 15 She taught for 18 years before she moved to Washington, D.C in 1854 The civil war broke out years later Immediately, Barton started was service by helping the soldiers with their needs At the battle of Bull Run, Clara Barton received permission from the government to take care of the sick and hurt Barton did this with great empathy and kindness She acknowledged each soldier as a person Her endurance and courage on the battlefield were admired by many When the war ended in 1865, she used years of her life to assist the government in searching for soldiers who were missing during the war The search for missing soldiers and years of hard work made her feeble physically In 1869, her doctors recommended a trip to Europe for a rest While she was on vacation, she became involved with the International Red Cross, an organization set up by the Geneva Convention in 1864 Clara Barton realized that the red Cross would be a big help to the United States After she returned to the United States, she worked very hard to create an American red Cross She talked to government leaders and let American people know about the Red Cross In 1881, the Notional Society of the Red Cross was finally established with its headquarters in Washington, D.C Clara Barton managed its activities for 23 years Barton never let her age stop her from helping people At the age of 79, she helped flood victims in Galveston, Texas Barton finally resigned from the Red Cross in 1904 She was 92 years old and had truly earned her titled “The Angel of the Battlefield” Question 43: According to paragraph 1, which of the following is true of the young Clara Barton? A She helped her father when he was a soldier B She suffered from an accident when she was 11 C She helped her brother who hurt in an accident D She made a decision to live with her brother for years Question 44: The phrase broke out in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A extended B broke down C closed D began Question 45: The word this in the second paragraph refers to A recognized each soldier as a person B cooked for soldiers C took care of the sick and hurt D received permission Question 46: The word acknowledged in the second paragraph could best be replaced by A nursed B recognized C pleaded D believed Question 47: What can be inferred about the government? A It did not always agree with Clara Barton B It did not have the money to help Clara Barton C It showed Clara Barton great empathy and kindness D It had respect for Clara Barton Question 48: What does the author mention about the American Red Cross? A It was disapproved again and again by the Geneva Convention B Barton tried to have it set up in America C The American people were not interested in the Red Cross D It was first established in the United States Question 49: What is the main idea of the passage? A Clara Barton helped wounded soldiers and she was the founder of the Red Cross B Clara Barton was a kind and strong woman who helped people in need C Clara Barton became a nurse during the American Civil War D Clara Barton worked for disaster victims until she was old Question 50: What can be the best title of the reading passage? A The Angel of the Battlefield B The American Red Cross C The American Civil War D The International Red Cross SỞ GD – ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ KSCL ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA LẦN – LỚP 12 TRƯỜNG THPT YÊN LẠC NĂM HỌC 2016 – 2017 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIÉNG ANH 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 computer B citizen C economy D technique Question 2: A consist B consume C concept D conclude Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question Question 3: There were some rainy days, but it was a nice holiday _ A in general B by all means C by no means D in particular Question 4: Some people say that in the future the whole world will experience a period of depression A economics B economic C economical D economy Question 5: If Mary had been invited, she _ to the party A would come B came C will come D would have come Question 6: There are few employment prospects for _young people A qualify B qualification C qualified D unqualified Question 7: Using the new software, _ parents will be able to monitor their children’s use of _ Internet A the – the B Ø – the C Ø – Ø D the – Ø Question 8: I recommended that she _ reduce her expenditure A should B must C need D would Question 9: It was _ that I saw it several times A so an interesting film B such an interesting film C such film an interesting D so interested a film Question 10: _ hard I have ever worked, I not get good salary A If B Provided that C Nevertheless D However Question 11: A species that faces _ may become severely endangered or even extinct A overpopulation B overgrowth C overbalance D overexploitation Question 12: It is important to have a close friend to _ in A confide B contact C confirm D consult Question 13: A skilled _ will help candidates feel relaxed A interviewee B interviewing C interviewer D interview Question 14: What she said made me aware of my own _ A shortcomings B shortages C shortnesses D shortenings 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 15: Lan: “How long does it take to get to the town centre from here?” Mai: “ ” A It costs fifteen cents by bus B I’m driving to the town center this evening C No more than fifteen minutes, if the traffic is light D There’s a bus every thirty minutes Question 16: Tom: “Thanks for your help!” Jerry: “ _” A All it is for you B It’s my pleasure C With all my heart D Never remind me 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 17: During the recession, many small companies were eradicated A taken over B wiped out C run on D set up Question 18: It is really incredible that he is unaware of such basic facts A difficult B unbelievable C imaginable D disappointed Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 19: The agreement ended six-month negotiation It was signed yesterday A The negotiation which lasted six months was signed yesterday B The agreement which was signed yesterday lasted six months C The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six-month negotiation D The agreement which ends six-month negotiation was signed yesterday Question 20: I did not arrive in time I was not able to see her off A She had left because I was not on time B I was not early enough to see her off C I arrived very late to say goodbye to her D I did not go there, so I could not see her off Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 21: I don’t like the way he refers to his problems obliquely A directly B politely C impolitely D indirectly Question 22: They have not made any efforts to integrate with the local community A separate B put together C cooperate D connect 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 Of all modern instruments, the violin is apparently one of the simplest It consist in essence of a hollow, varnished wooden sound box, or resonator, and a long neck covered with a fingerboard, along which four strings are stretched at high tension The beauty of design, shape, and decoration is no accident, the proportions of the instrument are determined entirely by acoustical considerations Its simplicity of appearance is deceptive About 70 parts are involved in the construction of a violin Its tone and its outstanding range of expressiveness make it an ideal solo instrument No less important, however, is its role as an orchestral and chamber instrument In I combination with the larger and deeper-sounding members of the same family, the violins form the nucleusof the modem symphony orchestra The violin has been in existence since about 1550 Its importance as an instrument in its own right dates from the early 1600’s, when it first became standard in Italian opera orchestras Its stature as an orchestral instrument was raised further when in 1626 Louis XIII of France established at his court the orchestra known as Les vinq-quatre violons du Roy (The King's 24 Violins), which was to become widely famous later in the century In its early history, the violin had a dull and rather quiet tone resulting from the fact that the strings were thick and were attached to the body of the instrument very loosely During the eighteenth and nineteenth century exciting technical changes were inspired by such composer-violinists as Vivaldi and Tartini Their instrumental compositions demanded a fuller, clearer, and more brilliant tone that was produced by using thinner strings and a far higher string tension Small changes had to be made to the violin's internal structure and to the fingerboard so that they could withstand the extra strain Accordingly, a higher standard of performance was achieved, in terms of both facility and interpretation Left-hand technique was considerably elaborated, and new fingering patterns on the fingerboard were developed for very high notes Question 23: The word “they” in the passage refers to _ A internal structure and fingerboard B thinner strings and a higher string tension C small changes D Civaldi and Tartini Question 24: The author mentions Vivaldi and Tartini in passage as examples of composers whose music _ A had to be adapted to the violin B demanded more sophisticated violins C inspired more people to play the violin D could be played by only their students Question 25: According to the passage, which of the following contributes to a dull sound being produced by a violin? A thick strings B high string tension C A long fingerboard D a small body Question 26: According to the passage, early violins were different from modern violins in that early violins A broke down more easily B were heavier C were easier to play D produced softer tones Question 27: What is the main idea presented in paragraph 3? A The violin had reached the height of its popularity by the middle of the eighteenth century B The violin has been modified to fit its evolving musical functions C The technique of playing the violin has remained essentially the same since the 1600's D The violin is probably the best known and most widely distributed musical instrument in the world Question 28: The word “strain” is closest meaning to _ A struggle B strength C stress D strategy Question 29: All of the following are mentioned in the passage as contributing to the ability to play modern violin music EXCEPT _ A different ways to use the fingers to play very high notes B use of rare wood for the fingerboard and neck C more complicated techniques for the left hand D minor alterations to the structure of the instrument Question 30: The word "standard" is closest in meaning to _ A practical B unusual C possible D customary Read the passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks Private school is not controlled by the government and is not supported by taxes or other public funds A private school differs (31) a public school, which operates with major support from government funds Private schools are operated by religion groups or by independent organizations Most private schools operate on a nonprofit basis, although a few are run as businesses to make money for their owners Private schools are (32) chiefly by tuition, grants from their sponsors or contributions Some private schools also have an invested money whose income is used to fund the school In most countries, almost all schools were private until the early 1800’s At that time, many government leaders began to encourage development of public schools to promote national progress by making education widely available to citizens Today, the (33) of public and private schools differs greatly from one country to another In many developed countries, private schools offer a general focus on (34) for college, a special focus on science, music or other subject areas; and religious instruction The Roman Catholic Church is one of the largest sponsors of private schools (35) the world Question 31: A than B that C from D more Question 32: A funded B given C raised D fed Question 33: A amount B digit C number D figure Question 34: A coming B participation C enter D preparation Question 35: A out B on C all D throughout Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 36: If it hadn’t been for his carelessness, we would have finished the work A Because he wasn’t careless, we didn’t finished the work B He was careless because he hadn’t finished the work C If her were careful, we would finish the work D If he had been more careful, we would have completed the work Question 37: People say that Cameron was the best director of his time A Cameron is said to have been the best director of his time B Cameron is said to be the best director of his time C It was said that Cameron was the best director of his time D Cameron was said to have been the best director of his time Question 38: I was offered to work for IBM, but I rejected A I rejected to offer to work for IBM B I was refused by IBM at work C I turned down the offer to work for IBM D IBM refused my offer to work Mark the letter A, B, C or D in your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 39: There are many reasons why a particular species may become endangering A endangering B may C a D reasons why Question 40: There are some people in the government try to improve the lives of poor people A to improve B There are C lives D try Question 41: If I had studied carefully, I wouldn’t make so many mistakes A carefully B had C make D so many 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 42: A environment B optimistic C electricity D unexpected Question 43: A stable B country C border D campaign 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 Insects' lives are very short and they have many enemies, but they must survive long enough to breed and perpetuate their kind The less insect-like they look, the better their chance of survival To look "inedible" by imitating plants is a way frequently used by insects to survive Mammals rarely imitate plants, but many fish and invertebrates The stick caterpillar is well named It is hardly distinguishable from a brown or green twig This caterpillar is quite common and can be found almost anywhere in North America It is also called "measuring worm" or "inchworm." It walks by arching its body, then stretching out and grasping the branch with its front feet then looping its body again to bring the hind feet forward When danger threatens, the stick caterpillar stretches its body away from the branch at an angle and remains rigid and still, like a twig, until the danger has passed Walking sticks, or stick insects, not have to assume a rigid, twig-like pose to find protection; they look like inedible twigs in any position There are many kinds of walking sticks, ranging in size from the few inches of the North American variety to some tropical species that may be over a foot long When at rest their front legs are stretched out, heightening their camouflage Some of the tropical species are adorned with spines or ridges, imitating the thorny bushes or trees in which they live Leaves also seem to be a favorite object for insects to imitate Many butterflies can suddenly disappear from view by folding their wings and sitting quietly among the plants that they resemble Question 44: Which of the following is the antonym of the word “inedible” in paragraph 3? A eatable B colorful C moving D beautiful Question 45: According to the passage, how does the stick caterpillar make itself look like a twig? A By laying its body flat against a branch B By changing the color of its skin C By holding its body stiff and motionless D By looping itself around a stick Question 46: Which of the following does the word “enemies” in line refer to? A extreme weather conditions B creatures that eat insects C plants looking like insects D insects looking like plants Question 47: Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence in italics? The stick caterpillar is well named A The caterpillar has a good name B The caterpillar is stuck to a popular name C The caterpillar is named just like the way it looks D The caterpillar is named after a well-known name Question 48: Which of the following are NOT mentioned in the passage as objects that are imitated as a means of protection? 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