did not work in institutions 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 b[r]
SƠ GD&ĐT VINH PHUC TRƯƠNG THPT LIÊN SƠN (Đề thi gồm: 04 trang) ĐỀ KTCL ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 20172018 Môn: TIẾNG ANH – ĐỀ SỐ 21 Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Ho va tên thi sinh:…………………………………………………………………… SBD:………………………… Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question A heat B threat C beat D leech Question A education B individual C procedure D productive 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 A evaluate B category C investigate D exception Question A control B constant C contour D contrary 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 Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly A clean B encounter C arrive D happen Question Unselfishness is the very essence of friendship A important part B difficult part C romantic part D interesting part 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 He was one of the most outstanding performers at the live show last night A easy - looking B humble C well- known D impressive Question Advanced students need to be aware of the importance of collocation A of great importance B of high level C of low level D reputation Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to identify the underlined part that is not correct Question Food prices have raised so rapidly in the past few months that some families have been forced to alter their eating habits A that B rapidly C have raised D their eating habits Question 10 Even though the extremely bad weather in the mountains, the climbers decided not to cancel their climb A extremely B not to cancel C Even though D their climb Question 11 Having finished his term paper before the deadline, it was delivered to the professor before the class A before the B Having finished C it was delivered D before Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 12 The old houses were _ down to make way for a block of flats A banged B hit C knocked D put Question 13 _ that we all went for a picnic A Such a fine weather was it B It was such a fine weather C So fine was the weather D So fine the weather Question 14 - Marta: What did you think of the book? - Jones: _ the books I’ve read It was the most interesting A All B From all C Of all D All of Question 15 If you _ to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess now A had listened B listen C will listen D listened Question 16 The recommendation that all people _ was approved © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 1/4 A will evaluate B are evaluated C will be evaluated D be evaluated Question 17 Rarely _ remove the entire root of a dandelion because of its length and sturdiness A can the casual gardener B the casual gardener C the casual gardener will D does the casual gardener’s Question 18 Her room is very large She is dreaming of a _ A round big wooden table B wooden big round table C big round wooden table D table big wooden round Question 19 It is a formal occasion so we will have to _ to the nines- no jeans and pullover this time A wear in B get dressed up C put on D hitch up Question 20 - Janet: “Do you like going to the cinema this evening?” - Susan: “ _” A I don’t agree, I’m afraid B That would be great C You’re welcome D I feel very bored Question 21 After the flash flood, all the drains were overflowing _ storm water A with B by C from D for Question 22 The fire was caused by an fault in the television A electrician B electricity C electrical D electric Question 23 The robber was made where he had hidden the money A to confess B confess C confessing D to confessing Question 24 He may be shy now, but he will soon come out of his when he meets the right girl A shoe B shell C shed D hole Question 25 - Anna: “Were you involved in the accident?” - Maria: “Yes But I wasn’t to _ for it” A blame B accuse C charge D apologize 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 Traditionally in America, helping the poor was a matter for private charities or local governments Arriving immigrants depended mainly on predecessors from their homeland to help them start a new life In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several European nations instituted public-welfare programs But such a movement was slow to take hold in the United States because the rapid pace of industrialization and the ready availability of farmland seemed to confirm the belief that anyone who was willing to work could find a job Most of the programs started during the Depression era were temporary relief measures, but one of the programs Social Security - has become an American institution Paid for by deductions from the paychecks of working people, Social Security ensures that retired persons receive a modest monthly income and also provides unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and other assistance to those who need it Social Security payments to retired persons can start at age 2, but many wait until age 65, when the payments are slightly higher Recently, there has been concern that the Social Security fund may not have enough money to fulfill its obligations in the 21st century, when the population of elderly Americans is expected to increase dramatically Policy makers have proposed various ways to make up the anticipated deficit, but a long-term solution is still being debated In the years since Roosevelt, other American presidents have established assistance programs These include Medicaid and Medicare; food stamps, certificates that people can use to purchase food; and public housing which is built at federal expense and made available to persons on low incomes Needy Americans can also turn to sources other than the government for help A broad spectrum of private charities and voluntary organizations is available Volunteerism is on the rise in the United States, especially among retired persons It is estimated that almost 50 percent of Americans over age 18 volunteer work, and nearly 75 percent of U.S households contribute money to charity Question 26 New immigrants to the U.S could seek help from A the people who came earlier B the US government agencies C only charity organizations D volunteer organizations © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 2/4 Question 27 It took welfare programs a long time to gain a foothold in the U.S due to the fast growth of A industrialization B modernization C urbanization D population Question 28 The word “instituted” in the first paragraph mostly means A “executed” B “studied” C “introduced” D “enforced” Question 29 The Social Security program has become possible thanks to A deductions from wages B people’s willingness to work C donations from companies D enforcement laws Question 30 Most of the public assistance programs after the severe economic crisis A were introduced into institutions B did not become institutionalized C functioned fruitfully in institutions D did not work in institutions 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 The wind controls our planet's weather and climate But how much we understand about this complex force (31) _ can kill and spread fear? On the night of October 15, 1987, the south of England was (32) _ by strong winds Gusts of over 130 km/h (33) _ through the region Nineteen people were killed, £1.5-billion worth of damage was (34) _ and 19 million trees were blown down in just a few hours Although people thought of this (35) _ a hurricane, the winds of 1987 were only a (36) _ storm They remain far better known than the much more serious storms of January 25, 1990, (37) _ most of Britain was hit by daytime winds of up to 173 km/h On this occasion, 47 people were killed, even though, (38) _ in 1987, the weather forecasters issued accurate warnings Extreme weather events such as these are dramatic (39) _ of the power of the wind It is one part of the weather that people generally not give a second (40) _ to, but across the world the wind plays a crucial role in people's lives Question 31 A what Question 32 A attacked Question 33 A ran Question 34 A paid Question 35 A like Question 36 A strength Question 37 A until Question 38 A when Question 39 A recalls Question 40 A help B which B besieged B blew B created B unlike B length B why B like B remains B think C when C struck C flew C resulted C same as C power C when C unlike C memories C care D where D beaten D spread D caused D as D force D while D such as D reminders D thought 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 In most discussions of cultural diversity, attention has focused on visible, explicit aspects of culture, such language, dress, food, religion, music, and social rituals Although they are important, these visible expressions of culture, which are taught deliberately and learned consciously, are only the tip of the iceberg or culture Much of culture is taught and learned implicitly, or outside awareness Thus, neither cultural insiders nor cultural outsiders are aware that certain "invisible" aspects of their culture exist Invisible elements of culture are important to us For example, how long we can be late before being impolite, what topics we should avoid in a conversation, how we show interest or attention through listening behavior, what we consider beautiful or ugly These are all aspects of culture that we learn and use without being aware of it When we meet other people whose invisible cultural assumptions differ from those we have learned implicitly, we usually not recognize their behavior as cultural in origin Differences in invisible culture can cause problems in cross-cultural relations Conflicts may arise when we are unable to recognize others’ behavioral differences as cultural rather than personal We tend to misinterpret other people's behavior, blame them, or judge their intentions © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 3/4 or competence without realizing that we are experiencing cultural rather than individual differences Question 41 What is the main purpose of the passage? A To explain the importance of invisible aspects of culture B To describe cultural diversity C To point out that much of culture is learned consciously D To explain why cross-cultural conflict occurs Question 42 The word “deliberately" in bold in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A slowly B accurately C intentionally D randomly Question 43 The phrase "the tip of the iceberg" in bold in paragraph means that _ A other cultures seem cold to us B visible aspects of culture are learned in institutions C we usually focus on the highest forms of culture D most aspects of culture cannot be seen Question 44 Which of the following was NOT mentioned as an example of invisible culture? A What topics to avoid in conversation B What food to eat in a courthouse C How late is considered impolite D How people express interest in saying Question 45 The word "those" in bold in paragraph refers to _ A people from a different culture B invisible assumptions C people who speak a different language D topics that should be avoided Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines the pair of sentences given in each of the following questions Question 46: The demand was so great They had to reprint the book immediately A They demanded that the book be reprinted immediately B The book would be reprinted immediately since the demand was great C So great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately D They demanded to reprint the book immediately Question 47: They wanted to apologize for their behaviour That’s why they paid for the dinner A They paid for the dinner after they apologized for their behaviour B Their behaviour was so terrible that they had to pay for the dinner C Being so disappointed at their behaviour, they wanted to pay for the dinner D They paid for the dinner because they felt regretful about their bchaviour Question 48: The bride didn't turn up The wedding was cancelled A The bride turned the wedding into a mess since she got lost B The bride cancelled the wedding by running away C They postponed the wedding since the bride didn't turn up D The wedding was not carried out since the bride didn’t come Question 49: He did not work hard He failed the exam A Even though he failed the exam, he didn't work hard B If he had worked hard, he would have passed the exam C Unless he had worked hard, he would have failed the exam D However hard he worked, he failed the exam Question 50: I was fined by the police I thought parking was allowed there A I had trouble with the police since I was under the impression that I could park there B Being fined by the police, I thought parking was allowed there C The police fined me and let me park there D After being fined by the police, I thought I would be able to park my car there _THE END _ SƠ GD&ĐT VINH PHUC TRƯƠNG THPT LIÊN SƠN (Đề thi gồm: 04 trang) ĐỀ KTCL ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 20172018 Môn: TIẾNG ANH – ĐỀ SỐ 21 Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 4/4 Ho va tên thi sinh:…………………………………………………………………… SBD:………………………… Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question A heat B threat C beat D leech Question A education B individual C procedure D productive 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 A evaluate B category C investigate D exception Question A control B constant C contour D contrary 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 Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly A clean B encounter C arrive D happen Question Unselfishness is the very essence of friendship A important part B difficult part C romantic part D interesting part 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 He was one of the most outstanding performers at the live show last night A easy - looking B humble C well- known D impressive Question Advanced students need to be aware of the importance of collocation A of great importance B of high level C of low level D reputation Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to identify the underlined part that is not correct Question Food prices have raised so rapidly in the past few months that some families have been forced to alter their eating habits A that B rapidly C have raised D their eating habits Question 10 Even though the extremely bad weather in the mountains, the climbers decided not to cancel their climb A extremely B not to cancel C Even though D their climb Question 11 Having finished his term paper before the deadline, it was delivered to the professor before the class A before the B Having finished C it was delivered D before Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 12 The old houses were _ down to make way for a block of flats A banged B hit C knocked D put Question 13 _ that we all went for a picnic A Such a fine weather was it B It was such a fine weather C So fine was the weather D So fine the weather Question 14 - Marta: What did you think of the book? - Jones: _ the books I’ve read It was the most interesting A All B From all C Of all D All of Question 15 If you _ to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess now A had listened B listen C will listen D listened Question 16 The recommendation that all people _ was approved A will evaluate B are evaluated C will be evaluated D be evaluated Question 17 Rarely _ remove the entire root of a dandelion because of its length and sturdiness A can the casual gardener B the casual gardener C the casual gardener will D does the casual gardener’s Question 18 Her room is very large She is dreaming of a _ © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 5/4 A round big wooden table B wooden big round table C big round wooden table D table big wooden round Question 19 It is a formal occasion so we will have to _ to the nines- no jeans and pullover this time A wear in B get dressed up C put on D hitch up Question 20 - Janet: “Do you like going to the cinema this evening?” - Susan: “ _” A I don’t agree, I’m afraid B That would be great C You’re welcome D I feel very bored Question 21 After the flash flood, all the drains were overflowing _ storm water A with B by C from D for Question 22 The fire was caused by an fault in the television A electrician B electricity C electrical D electric Question 23 The robber was made where he had hidden the money A to confess B confess C confessing D to confessing Question 24 He may be shy now, but he will soon come out of his when he meets the right girl A shoe B shell C shed D hole Question 25 - Anna: “Were you involved in the accident?” - Maria: “Yes But I wasn’t to _ for it” A blame B accuse C charge D apologize 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 Traditionally in America, helping the poor was a matter for private charities or local governments Arriving immigrants depended mainly on predecessors from their homeland to help them start a new life In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several European nations instituted public-welfare programs But such a movement was slow to take hold in the United States because the rapid pace of industrialization and the ready availability of farmland seemed to confirm the belief that anyone who was willing to work could find a job Most of the programs started during the Depression era were temporary relief measures, but one of the programs Social Security - has become an American institution Paid for by deductions from the paychecks of working people, Social Security ensures that retired persons receive a modest monthly income and also provides unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and other assistance to those who need it Social Security payments to retired persons can start at age 2, but many wait until age 65, when the payments are slightly higher Recently, there has been concern that the Social Security fund may not have enough money to fulfill its obligations in the 21st century, when the population of elderly Americans is expected to increase dramatically Policy makers have proposed various ways to make up the anticipated deficit, but a long-term solution is still being debated In the years since Roosevelt, other American presidents have established assistance programs These include Medicaid and Medicare; food stamps, certificates that people can use to purchase food; and public housing which is built at federal expense and made available to persons on low incomes Needy Americans can also turn to sources other than the government for help A broad spectrum of private charities and voluntary organizations is available Volunteerism is on the rise in the United States, especially among retired persons It is estimated that almost 50 percent of Americans over age 18 volunteer work, and nearly 75 percent of U.S households contribute money to charity Question 26 New immigrants to the U.S could seek help from A the people who came earlier B the US government agencies C only charity organizations D volunteer organizations Question 27 It took welfare programs a long time to gain a foothold in the U.S due to the fast growth of A industrialization B modernization C urbanization D population Question 28 The word “instituted” in the first paragraph mostly means A “executed” B “studied” C “introduced” D “enforced” Question 29 The Social Security program has become possible thanks to © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 6/4 A deductions from wages B people’s willingness to work C donations from companies D enforcement laws Question 30 Most of the public assistance programs after the severe economic crisis A were introduced into institutions B did not become institutionalized C functioned fruitfully in institutions D did not work in institutions 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 The wind controls our planet's weather and climate But how much we understand about this complex force (31) _ can kill and spread fear? On the night of October 15, 1987, the south of England was (32) _ by strong winds Gusts of over 130 km/h (33) _ through the region Nineteen people were killed, £1.5-billion worth of damage was (34) _ and 19 million trees were blown down in just a few hours Although people thought of this (35) _ a hurricane, the winds of 1987 were only a (36) _ storm They remain far better known than the much more serious storms of January 25, 1990, (37) _ most of Britain was hit by daytime winds of up to 173 km/h On this occasion, 47 people were killed, even though, (38) _ in 1987, the weather forecasters issued accurate warnings Extreme weather events such as these are dramatic (39) _ of the power of the wind It is one part of the weather that people generally not give a second (40) _ to, but across the world the wind plays a crucial role in people's lives Question 31 A what Question 32 A attacked Question 33 A ran Question 34 A paid Question 35 A like Question 36 A strength Question 37 A until Question 38 A when Question 39 A recalls Question 40 A help B which B besieged B blew B created B unlike B length B why B like B remains B think C when C struck C flew C resulted C same as C power C when C unlike C memories C care D where D beaten D spread D caused D as D force D while D such as D reminders D thought 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 In most discussions of cultural diversity, attention has focused on visible, explicit aspects of culture, such language, dress, food, religion, music, and social rituals Although they are important, these visible expressions of culture, which are taught deliberately and learned consciously, are only the tip of the iceberg or culture Much of culture is taught and learned implicitly, or outside awareness Thus, neither cultural insiders nor cultural outsiders are aware that certain "invisible" aspects of their culture exist Invisible elements of culture are important to us For example, how long we can be late before being impolite, what topics we should avoid in a conversation, how we show interest or attention through listening behavior, what we consider beautiful or ugly These are all aspects of culture that we learn and use without being aware of it When we meet other people whose invisible cultural assumptions differ from those we have learned implicitly, we usually not recognize their behavior as cultural in origin Differences in invisible culture can cause problems in cross-cultural relations Conflicts may arise when we are unable to recognize others’ behavioral differences as cultural rather than personal We tend to misinterpret other people's behavior, blame them, or judge their intentions or competence without realizing that we are experiencing cultural rather than individual differences Question 41 What is the main purpose of the passage? A To explain the importance of invisible aspects of culture B To describe cultural diversity C To point out that much of culture is learned consciously © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 7/4 D To explain why cross-cultural conflict occurs Question 42 The word “deliberately" in bold in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A slowly B accurately C intentionally D randomly Question 43 The phrase "the tip of the iceberg" in bold in paragraph means that _ A other cultures seem cold to us B visible aspects of culture are learned in institutions C we usually focus on the highest forms of culture D most aspects of culture cannot be seen Question 44 Which of the following was NOT mentioned as an example of invisible culture? A What topics to avoid in conversation B What food to eat in a courthouse C How late is considered impolite D How people express interest in saying Question 45 The word "those" in bold in paragraph refers to _ A people from a different culture B invisible assumptions C people who speak a different language D topics that should be avoided Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines the pair of sentences given in each of the following questions Question 46: The demand was so great They had to reprint the book immediately A They demanded that the book be reprinted immediately B The book would be reprinted immediately since the demand was great C So great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately D They demanded to reprint the book immediately Question 47: They wanted to apologize for their behaviour That’s why they paid for the dinner A They paid for the dinner after they apologized for their behaviour B Their behaviour was so terrible that they had to pay for the dinner C Being so disappointed at their behaviour, they wanted to pay for the dinner D They paid for the dinner because they felt regretful about their bchaviour Question 48: The bride didn't turn up The wedding was cancelled A The bride turned the wedding into a mess since she got lost B The bride cancelled the wedding by running away C They postponed the wedding since the bride didn't turn up D The wedding was not carried out since the bride didn’t come Question 49: He did not work hard He failed the exam A Even though he failed the exam, he didn't work hard B If he had worked hard, he would have passed the exam C Unless he had worked hard, he would have failed the exam D However hard he worked, he failed the exam Question 50: I was fined by the police I thought parking was allowed there A I had trouble with the police since I was under the impression that I could park there B Being fined by the police, I thought parking was allowed there C The police fined me and let me park there D After being fined by the police, I thought I would be able to park my car there _THE END _ © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 8/4 ... programs But such a movement was slow to take hold in the United States because the rapid pace of industrialization and the ready availability of farmland seemed to confirm the belief that anyone who... welfare programs a long time to gain a foothold in the U.S due to the fast growth of A industrialization B modernization C urbanization D population Question 28 The word “instituted” in the... programs But such a movement was slow to take hold in the United States because the rapid pace of industrialization and the ready availability of farmland seemed to confirm the belief that anyone who