Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the words CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words in each of the following questions.. Question 33: After the operation [r]
SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) ƠN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 972 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề 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 1: The mayor and her deputy locked horns over plans for the new road A reached agreement B struggled C began to argue D disputed Question 2: He became increasingly dissatisfied and querulous in his old age A dilapidated B fretful C forbearing D indignant 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 03 to 08 WHAT PRICE FOR FAME A In 1968, the pop artist, Andy Warhol, proclaimed that "in the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes" If people didn't believe him then, they surely now The pursuit of fame has never been more prevalent in popular culture than it is today It has been suggested that the 21 st century has brought a serious shift in moral values Where fame was once reserved for the most gifted artists in the entertainment industry, these days it seems that anyone from a reality TV contestant to an online video blogger can become famous But, should we all be pursuing it? Is fame all it is made out to be or is it, in fact, a lifestyle that's better off left to the stars in Hollywood? B The Internet offers people an enticing fast track to fame Video sharing websites invite you to 'broadcast yourself' by sharing any part of your life or your interests Video bloggers can build up a virtual audience in no time, and they can even keep track of the number of viewers they receive When a video is viewed by a large audience in a short space of time, it is said to have gone viral That means that the video uploader's work has spread like a highly infectious disease! Few people go on to find more than their fifteen minutes, but a minority of stars have been born from the Internet British pop star Little Boots achieved mainstream success after posting her musical performances on YouTube and Myspace Another hopeful, American teenager Rebecca Black, achieved instant fame after her music video Friday went viral, receiving almost 170 million views, on the same social media sites C Similarly, the TV talent contest The X Factor, which is broadcast in countries worldwide, continues to have millions of viewers hooked, as rival contestants battle it out for The X Factor crown However, these contests have their fair share of critics who say the judging panels are cruel to contestants and that such highly competitive shows bring out the worst instincts of viewers as well as contestants Reality television promotes a culture of bullying, they say, in which humiliation is regarded as entertainment D What is more, most talent show contestants are young people with little or no idea about how to handle fame.They can struggle to cope with the sudden glare of the spotlight Then, as their fifteen minutes of fame ends and the public's attention turns elsewhere, these fading stars often struggle to readjust to normality However, hanging on to fame has its own pitfalls Fame brings a loss of privacy as a star's life becomes the subject of media attention and, sometimes, malicious rumour This can have a devastating effect on their friendships People who desire fame have to be prepared to live their life under a microscope Fame may build confidence, but any negative attention can destroy this confidence, bringing insecurity, depression and loneliness, too E On the other hand, the makers of Glee, a popular US TV show, wanted to show how a shared passion for performing pop music could actually bring people together rather than push competitiveness and rivalry In the series, a group of shy, selfconscious students are brought together to perform their idols' hits The programme is all about having the courage to be oneself without being concerned about perfection and success Unlike other reality shows, Glee explores friendship and communication, presenting a positive example for teenagers F It is important to put human emotions and relationships before fame because, after all, fame does not bring happiness The bright lights of fame have blinded many wannabes who, later, end up feeling lonely and confused Fame is fleeting for most people, but the real world is lasting for everyone [From ON-SCREEN B2+, Workbook, Virginia Evans, 2016] Question 3: Andy Warhol’s opinion about fame is likely to be believed today because A it’s easier to become famous now B people know and respect Andy Warhol C more people are looking to be famous D popular culture makes fame seem important Question 4: The word pitfalls is closest in meaning to A slander B defamation C traps D obstacles Question 5: The writer says the Internet can help people to achieve fame because A there are many different sharing websites B the audience is always large C it’s an easy process to upload videos D their work can be seen quickly by many people Question 6: The purpose of paragraph four is to A describe how young people cope with fame B explain why some talent show winners lose their fame C describe what most talent show winners are like D describe the disadvantages of losing or keeping fame Question 7: Opponents of TV talent shows don’t like A how the producers change contestants B how they make people behave C how the winners are chosen D the poor quality of contestants Question 8: In the final paragraph, the writer A encourages young people to live their dreams B warns against the dangers of fame C dissuades young people from entering TV talent shows D agrees with Andy Warhol’s quote Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 9: We decided to a coin to see who would go first A pitch B toss C poll D throw Question 10: "How was your interview?" ~ "Fine I worried." A wouldn’t have B must not have C needn’t have D might not have been Question 11: It rained last night so it isn’t .hot and muggy today A so much B quite C that D such a Question 12: Two months is time to allow for the job to be completed A extensive B protracted C ample D profuse Question 13: All but two of the injured were .from hospital within twenty four hours A discarded B discharged C allowed D sent Question 14: Even at that early stage her teachers felt that she a good chance of passing her exams A gained B possessed C stood D took Question 15: The government’s new safety brochure against smoking in bed A declares B advises C emphasizes D maintains Question 16: Peggy wanted to give Hanson a present that was a little bit out of the A normal B average C ordinary D everyday Question 17: I'll leave you my phone number .you need to get in touch with me A in case B if only C therefore D so that Question 18: It goes without that Isaac Stern is among the greatest violinists A being said B saying C to be said D to say Question 19: Don't jump conclusions; we don’t yet know all the relevant facts A for B into C to D up Question 20: Most people would at the chance of working for that company A seize B jump C grab D dive 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 21 to 28 Until recently, most American entrepreneurs were men Discrimination against women in business, the demands of caring for families, and lack of business training had kept the number of women entrepreneurs small Now, however, businesses owned by women account tor more than $40 billion in annual revenues, and this figure is likely to continue rising throughout the 1990s As Carolyn Doppelt Gray, an official of the Small Business Administration, has noted, "The 1970s was the decade of women entering management, and the 1980s turned out to be die decade of the woman entrepreneur." What are some of the factors behind this trend? For one thing, as more women earn advanced degrees in business and enter the corporate world, they are finding obstacles Women are still excluded from most executive suites Charlotte Taylor, a management consultant, had noted, ‘In the 1970s women believed if they got an MBA and worked hard they could become chairman of the board Now they’ve found out that isn’t going to happen, so they go out on their own.’ In the past, most women entrepreneurs worked in ‘women’s’ fields - cosmetics and clothing, for example But this is changing Consider ASK Computer Systems, a $22-miIlion-a-year computer software business It was founded in 1973 by Sandra Kurtzig, who was then a housewife with degrees in maths and engineering When Kurtzig founded the business, her first product was software that let weekly newspapers keep tabs on their newspaper carriers - and her office was a bedroom at home, with a shoebox under the bed to hold the company’s cash After she succeeded with the newspaper software system, she hired several bright computer science graduates to develop additional programs When these were marketed and sold, ASK began to grow It now has 200 employees, and Sandra Kurtzig owns $66.9 million of stock Of course, many women who start their own businesses fail, just as men often They still face hurdles in the business world, especially problems in raising money; the banking and finance world is still dominated by men, and old attitudes die hard Most businesses owned by women are still quite small But the situation is changing; there are likely to be many more Sandra Kurtzigs in the years ahead Question 21: What is the main idea of this passage? A The computer is especially lucrative for women today B Women are better at small businesses than men are C Women today are better educated than in the past, making them more attractive to the business world D Women today are opening more businesses of their own Question 22: All of the following were mentioned in the passage as detriments to women in the business world EXCEPT A women were required to stay at home with their families B women were not trained in business C women lacked ability to work in business D women faced discrimination in business Question 23: In paragraph 2, "that" refers to A women achieving advanced degrees B women believing that business is a place for them C a woman becoming chairman of the board D women working hard Question 24: The expression "keep tabs on" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A provide transportation for B recognize the appearance of C pay the salaries of D keep records of Question 25: The word "excluded" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A charged admission to B decorators of C often invited to D not permitted in Question 26: The author mentions the "shoebox under the bed" in paragraph in order to A point out that initially the financial resources of Sandra Kurtzig’s businesswere limited B suggest that the company needed to expand C show the resourcefulness of Sandra Kurtzig D show the frugality of women in business Question 27: According to the passage, Charlotte Taylor believes that women in the 1970s A were still more interested in education than business opportunities B were u.iable to work hard enough to succeed in business C had fewer obstacles in business than they today D were unrealistic about their opportunities in business management Question 28: The author’s attitude about the future of women in business is A frustrated B skeptical C negative D optimistic 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 29:A optimistic B pedestrian C majority D philanthropy Question 30:A fundamental B intellectual C mendacious D creativity 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 31: He appeared in disguise He didn’t want to be recognised A He disguised himself to be not recognised by the public B He appeared in disguise because he wanted not to be recognised C He was in disguise because no one would recognise him D He appeared in disguise so as not to be recognised Question 32: The search has been carried on for a week No trace of the lost boy has been found A For a week the search has been going on, no one found the lost boy’s trace B Having been carried on for a week, the search hasn’t found the lost boy C Despite the whole week’s search, the lost boy hasn’t been found D No trace of the lost boy hasn’t been found because the search lasted for a week Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 33: After the operation on his heart, Dad was as right as rain A home and dry B safe and sound C up and about D soft and weak Question 34: In a number of developing countries, war has been an additional impediment to progress A hindrance B cause C impatience D impossibility Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 35 to 40 We send our children to school to prepare them for the time when they will be big and will have to work for themselves They learn their own language (35) they will be able to tell others clearly what they want and what they know and understand what others tell them They leam foreign languages in order to be able to (36) from what people in other countries written and said, and to make people from other countries understand what they (37) mean They learn arithmetic to measure and to count things in their daily life, (38) to know something about world around them and history to know something about the human beings they meet every day Nearly everything that they study at school has some practical use in their life and work But is that the only reason why they go to school? No There is more in education than just learn facts We go to school above all to learn how to learn so that when we leave school we can continue to learn A man (39) really knows how to learn will always be (40) , because whenever he has to something new which he has never had to before, he will rapidly teach himself how to it in the best way Question 35:A so that B so long C now that D so far Question 36:A win B interest C benefit D separate Question 37:A himself B themselves C ourselves D herself Question 38:A history B literature C chemist D geography Question 39:A who B whose C whoever D whom Question 40:A successfully B successful C perfectly D famous 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 41:A alone B stone C bone D shone Question 42:A shower B power C tower D lower 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 43: The sounds of speaking language not always match up with the symbols of written language A not B the symbols of C always D speaking Question 44: There are more potatoes cultivated than any the other vegetable crop worldwide A cultivated B There are C the other D vegetable crop Question 45: The first recorded use of natural gas to light street tamps it was in the town of Frederick, New York, in Ỉ825 A to light B recorded C it was D the town 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 46: I’d prefer it if you sat at the back of the room A I would like you to have sat at the back of the room B You must have sat at the back of the room because I didn't see you at all C You'll have no choice but to sit at the back of the room D I'd rather you sat at the back of the room Question 47: Not until two weeks had passed did the letter arrived A The letter arrived two weeks ago, which was too late B We were very happy when the letter finally arrived after two weeks C In our opinion, two weeks was more than enough to deliver the letter D Two weeks passed before the letter arrived Question 48: I don’t have the faintest idea what you’re talking about A It’s none business of mine what you’re talking about B I really don’t know what you’re talking about C What is the point of your talking about this? D I really object to what you’re talking about Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 49: ~ A: “ .” ~ B: “Really? I’ve been there three times.” A On the way coming here I fell into a sewage puddle B Ugh, your bathroom smells C I've always wanted to go to Disneyland Paris.” D Bob was said to have been sent to jail Question 50: ~ A: “Bob isn't at home He isn't answering the phone.” ~ B: “ .” A Is he home? B He’s not using your iPhone C The line is through now D He must be in the shower The End SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) ƠN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 487 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 1: "How was your interview?" ~ "Fine I worried." A needn’t have B must not have C wouldn’t have D might not have been Question 2: It rained last night so it isn’t .hot and muggy today A so much B quite C such a D that Question 3: Peggy wanted to give Hanson a present that was a little bit out of the A ordinary B everyday C normal D average Question 4: The government’s new safety brochure against smoking in bed A declares B emphasizes C advises D maintains Question 5: Two months is time to allow for the job to be completed A profuse B protracted C ample D extensive Question 6: Most people would at the chance of working for that company A jump B seize C dive D grab Question 7: Don't jump conclusions; we don’t yet know all the relevant facts A to B into C up D for Question 8: Even at that early stage her teachers felt that she a good chance of passing her exams A gained B took C possessed D stood Question 9: All but two of the injured were .from hospital within twenty four hours A discarded B allowed C discharged D sent Question 10: We decided to a coin to see who would go first A pitch B throw C poll D toss Question 11: It goes without that Isaac Stern is among the greatest violinists A to say B to be said C being said D saying Question 12: I'll leave you my phone number .you need to get in touch with me A so that B if only C therefore D in case 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 13: He appeared in disguise He didn’t want to be recognised A He appeared in disguise so as not to be recognised B He disguised himself to be not recognised by the public C He was in disguise because no one would recognise him D He appeared in disguise because he wanted not to be recognised Question 14: The search has been carried on for a week No trace of the lost boy has been found A For a week the search has been going on, no one found the lost boy’s trace B Having been carried on for a week, the search hasn’t found the lost boy C No trace of the lost boy hasn’t been found because the search lasted for a week D Despite the whole week’s search, the lost boy hasn’t been found 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 intellectual B mendacious C creativity D fundamental Question 16:A majority B philanthropy C optimistic D pedestrian 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: In a number of developing countries, war has been an additional impediment to progress A cause B impossibility C impatience D hindrance Question 18: After the operation on his heart, Dad was as right as rain A up and about B safe and sound C soft and weak D home and dry Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 19: The mayor and her deputy locked horns over plans for the new road A struggled B reached agreement C disputed D began to argue Question 20: He became increasingly dissatisfied and querulous in his old age A indignant B fretful C dilapidated D forbearing Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 21: ~ A: “ .” ~ B: “Really? I’ve been there three times.” A Ugh, your bathroom smells B On the way coming here I fell into a sewage puddle C Bob was said to have been sent to jail D I've always wanted to go to Disneyland Paris.” Question 22: ~ A: “Bob isn't at home He isn't answering the phone.” ~ B: “ .” A Is he home? B He’s not using your iPhone C The line is through now D He must be in the shower 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 23 to 28 We send our children to school to prepare them for the time when they will be big and will have to work for themselves They learn their own language (23) they will be able to tell others clearly what they want and what they know and understand what others tell them They leam foreign languages in order to be able to (24) from what people in other countries written and said, and to make people from other countries understand what they (25) mean They learn arithmetic to measure and to count things in their daily life, (26) to know something about world around them and history to know something about the human beings they meet every day Nearly everything that they study at school has some practical use in their life and work But is that the only reason why they go to school? No There is more in education than just learn facts We go to school above all to learn how to learn so that when we leave school we can continue to learn A man (27) really knows how to learn will always be (28) , because whenever he has to something new which he has never had to before, he will rapidly teach himself how to it in the best way Question 23:A so far B so that C now that D so long Question 24:A win B benefit C interest D separate Question 25:A ourselves B herself C himself D themselves Question 26:A literature B geography C chemist D history Question 27:A whose B whom C who D whoever Question 28:A famous B successful C successfully D perfectly 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 29 to 36 Until recently, most American entrepreneurs were men Discrimination against women in business, the demands of caring for families, and lack of business training had kept the number of women entrepreneurs small Now, however, businesses owned by women account tor more than $40 billion in annual revenues, and this figure is likely to continue rising throughout the 1990s As Carolyn Doppelt Gray, an official of the Small Business Administration, has noted, "The 1970s was the decade of women entering management, and the 1980s turned out to be die decade of the woman entrepreneur." What are some of the factors behind this trend? For one thing, as more women earn advanced degrees in business and enter the corporate world, they are finding obstacles Women are still excluded from most executive suites Charlotte Taylor, a management consultant, had noted, ‘In the 1970s women believed if they got an MBA and worked hard they could become chairman of the board Now they’ve found out that isn’t going to happen, so they go out on their own.’ In the past, most women entrepreneurs worked in ‘women’s’ fields - cosmetics and clothing, for example But this is changing Consider ASK Computer Systems, a $22-miIlion-a-year computer software business It was founded in 1973 by Sandra Kurtzig, who was then a housewife with degrees in maths and engineering When Kurtzig founded the business, her first product was software that let weekly newspapers keep tabs on their newspaper carriers - and her office was a bedroom at home, with a shoebox under the bed to hold the company’s cash After she succeeded with the newspaper software system, she hired several bright computer science graduates to develop additional programs When these were marketed and sold, ASK began to grow It now has 200 employees, and Sandra Kurtzig owns $66.9 million of stock Of course, many women who start their own businesses fail, just as men often They still face hurdles in the business world, especially problems in raising money; the banking and finance world is still dominated by men, and old attitudes die hard Most businesses owned by women are still quite small But the situation is changing; there are likely to be many more Sandra Kurtzigs in the years ahead Question 29: The expression "keep tabs on" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A recognize the appearance of B keep records of C pay the salaries of D provide transportation for Question 30: In paragraph 2, "that" refers to A women achieving advanced degrees B women working hard C women believing that business is a place for them D a woman becoming chairman of the board Question 31: All of the following were mentioned in the passage as detriments to women in the business world EXCEPT A women lacked ability to work in business B women were not trained in business C women were required to stay at home with their families D women faced discrimination in business Question 32: What is the main idea of this passage? A Women are better at small businesses than men are B Women today are opening more businesses of their own C Women today are better educated than in the past, making them more attractive to the business world D The computer is especially lucrative for women today Question 33: The author mentions the "shoebox under the bed" in paragraph in order to A show the resourcefulness of Sandra Kurtzig B show the frugality of women in business C suggest that the company needed to expand D point out that initially the financial resources of Sandra Kurtzig’s businesswere limited Question 34: The word "excluded" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A charged admission to B not permitted in C decorators of D often invited to Question 35: According to the passage, Charlotte Taylor believes that women in the 1970s A were u.iable to work hard enough to succeed in business B had fewer obstacles in business than they today C were still more interested in education than business opportunities D were unrealistic about their opportunities in business management Question 36: The author’s attitude about the future of women in business is A frustrated B negative C skeptical D optimistic 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 37 to 42 WHAT PRICE FOR FAME A In 1968, the pop artist, Andy Warhol, proclaimed that "in the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes" If people didn't believe him then, they surely now The pursuit of fame has never been more prevalent in popular culture than it is today It has been suggested that the 21 st century has brought a serious shift in moral values Where fame was once reserved for the most gifted artists in the entertainment industry, these days it seems that anyone from a reality TV contestant to an online video blogger can become famous But, should we all be pursuing it? Is fame all it is made out to be or is it, in fact, a lifestyle that's better off left to the stars in Hollywood? B The Internet offers people an enticing fast track to fame Video sharing websites invite you to 'broadcast yourself' by sharing any part of your life or your interests Video bloggers can build up a virtual audience in no time, and they can even keep track of the number of viewers they receive When a video is viewed by a large audience in a short space of time, it is said to have gone viral That means that the video uploader's work has spread like a highly infectious disease! Few people go on to find more than their fifteen minutes, but a minority of stars have been born from the Internet British pop star Little Boots achieved mainstream success after posting her musical performances on YouTube and Myspace Another hopeful, American teenager Rebecca Black, achieved instant fame after her music video Friday went viral, receiving almost 170 million views, on the same social media sites C Similarly, the TV talent contest The X Factor, which is broadcast in countries worldwide, continues to have millions of viewers hooked, as rival contestants battle it out for The X Factor crown However, these contests have their fair share of critics who say the judging panels are cruel to contestants and that such highly competitive shows bring out the worst instincts of viewers as well as contestants Reality television promotes a culture of bullying, they say, in which humiliation is regarded as entertainment D What is more, most talent show contestants are young people with little or no idea about how to handle fame.They can struggle to cope with the sudden glare of the spotlight Then, as their fifteen minutes of fame ends and the public's attention turns elsewhere, these fading stars often struggle to readjust to normality However, hanging on to fame has its own pitfalls Fame brings a loss of privacy as a star's life becomes the subject of media attention and, sometimes, malicious rumour This can have a devastating effect on their friendships People who desire fame have to be prepared to live their life under a microscope Fame may build confidence, but any negative attention can destroy this confidence, bringing insecurity, depression and loneliness, too E On the other hand, the makers of Glee, a popular US TV show, wanted to show how a shared passion for performing pop music could actually bring people together rather than push competitiveness and rivalry In the series, a group of shy, selfconscious students are brought together to perform their idols' hits The programme is all about having the courage to be oneself without being concerned about perfection and success Unlike other reality shows, Glee explores friendship and communication, presenting a positive example for teenagers F It is important to put human emotions and relationships before fame because, after all, fame does not bring happiness The bright lights of fame have blinded many wannabes who, later, end up feeling lonely and confused Fame is fleeting for most people, but the real world is lasting for everyone [From ON-SCREEN B2+, Workbook, Virginia Evans, 2016] Question 37: The word pitfalls is closest in meaning to A defamation B traps C slander D obstacles Question 38: The purpose of paragraph four is to A describe how young people cope with fame B explain why some talent show winners lose their fame C describe what most talent show winners are like D describe the disadvantages of losing or keeping fame Question 39: Andy Warhol’s opinion about fame is likely to be believed today because A people know and respect Andy Warhol B it’s easier to become famous now C more people are looking to be famous D popular culture makes fame seem important Question 40: The writer says the Internet can help people to achieve fame because A the audience is always large B it’s an easy process to upload videos C there are many different sharing websites D their work can be seen quickly by many people Question 41: Opponents of TV talent shows don’t like A how the producers change contestants B how the winners are chosen C how they make people behave D the poor quality of contestants Question 42: In the final paragraph, the writer A dissuades young people from entering TV talent shows B warns against the dangers of fame C agrees with Andy Warhol’s quote D encourages young people to live their dreams 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 43: The sounds of speaking language not always match up with the symbols of written language A always B speaking C not D the symbols of Question 44: The first recorded use of natural gas to light street tamps it was in the town of Frederick, New York, in Ỉ825 A it was B to light C recorded D the town Question 45: There are more potatoes cultivated than any the other vegetable crop worldwide A There are B cultivated C the other D vegetable crop 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 46: I’d prefer it if you sat at the back of the room A You must have sat at the back of the room because I didn't see you at all B I'd rather you sat at the back of the room C I would like you to have sat at the back of the room D You'll have no choice but to sit at the back of the room Question 47: I don’t have the faintest idea what you’re talking about A I really don’t know what you’re talking about B I really object to what you’re talking about C It’s none business of mine what you’re talking about D What is the point of your talking about this? Question 48: Not until two weeks had passed did the letter arrived A The letter arrived two weeks ago, which was too late B We were very happy when the letter finally arrived after two weeks C In our opinion, two weeks was more than enough to deliver the letter D Two weeks passed before the letter arrived 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 49:A alone B bone C stone D shone Question 50:A lower B tower C power D shower The End SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) ƠN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 892 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 1: The first recorded use of natural gas to light street tamps it was in the town of Frederick, New York, in Ỉ825 A the town B it was C recorded D to light Question 2: There are more potatoes cultivated than any the other vegetable crop worldwide A cultivated B the other C vegetable crop D There are Question 3: The sounds of speaking language not always match up with the symbols of written language A always B speaking C the symbols of D not 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 4: The search has been carried on for a week No trace of the lost boy has been found A Despite the whole week’s search, the lost boy hasn’t been found B No trace of the lost boy hasn’t been found because the search lasted for a week C For a week the search has been going on, no one found the lost boy’s trace D Having been carried on for a week, the search hasn’t found the lost boy Question 5: He appeared in disguise He didn’t want to be recognised A He disguised himself to be not recognised by the public B He appeared in disguise because he wanted not to be recognised C He appeared in disguise so as not to be recognised D He was in disguise because no one would recognise him Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 06 to 11 We send our children to school to prepare them for the time when they will be big and will have to work for themselves They learn their own language (6) they will be able to tell others clearly what they want and what they know and understand what others tell them They leam foreign languages in order to be able to (7) from what people in other countries written and said, and to make people from other countries understand what they (8) mean They learn arithmetic to measure and to count things in their daily life, (9) to know something about world around them and history to know something about the human beings they meet every day Nearly everything that they study at school has some practical use in their life and work But is that the only reason why they go to school? No There is more in education than just learn facts We go to school above all to learn how to learn so that when we leave school we can continue to learn A man (10) really knows how to learn will always be (11) , because whenever he has to something new which he has never had to before, he will rapidly teach himself how to it in the best way Question 6:A now that B so that C so long D so far Question 7:A win B interest C separate D benefit Question 8:A herself B himself C ourselves D themselves Question 9:A geography B chemist C history D literature Question 10:A whoever B who C whom D whose Question 11:A successful B successfully C famous D perfectly 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 12: In a number of developing countries, war has been an additional impediment to progress A impossibility B cause C hindrance D impatience Question 13: After the operation on his heart, Dad was as right as rain A home and dry B up and about C safe and sound D soft and weak 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 14:A mendacious B fundamental C creativity D intellectual Question 15:A pedestrian B philanthropy C majority D optimistic Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 16: ~ A: “Bob isn't at home He isn't answering the phone.” ~ B: “ .” A The line is through now B He must be in the shower C He’s not using your iPhone D Is he home? Question 17: ~ A: “ .” ~ B: “Really? I’ve been there three times.” A I've always wanted to go to Disneyland Paris.” B Ugh, your bathroom smells C Bob was said to have been sent to jail D On the way coming here I fell into a sewage puddle Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 18: I'll leave you my phone number .you need to get in touch with me A therefore B if only C so that D in case Question 19: It rained last night so it isn’t .hot and muggy today A that B such a C quite D so much Question 20: Peggy wanted to give Hanson a present that was a little bit out of the A normal B everyday C ordinary D average Question 21: Don't jump conclusions; we don’t yet know all the relevant facts A for B to C up D into Question 22: Most people would at the chance of working for that company A dive B grab C seize D jump Question 23: "How was your interview?" ~ "Fine I worried." A needn’t have B wouldn’t have C must not have D might not have been Question 24: Two months is time to allow for the job to be completed A protracted B profuse C extensive D ample Question 25: Even at that early stage her teachers felt that she a good chance of passing her exams A took B possessed C stood D gained Question 26: All but two of the injured were .from hospital within twenty four hours A discharged B allowed C sent D discarded Question 27: We decided to a coin to see who would go first A throw B pitch C poll D toss Question 28: It goes without that Isaac Stern is among the greatest violinists A saying B being said C to say D to be said Question 29: The government’s new safety brochure against smoking in bed A declares B emphasizes C advises D maintains 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 30:A tower B lower C power D shower Question 31:A stone B shone C bone D alone 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 32 to 39 Until recently, most American entrepreneurs were men Discrimination against women in business, the demands of caring for families, and lack of business training had kept the number of women entrepreneurs small Now, however, businesses owned by women account tor more than $40 billion in annual revenues, and this figure is likely to continue rising throughout the 1990s As Carolyn Doppelt Gray, an official of the Small Business Administration, has noted, "The 1970s was the decade of women entering management, and the 1980s turned out to be die decade of the woman entrepreneur." What are some of the factors behind this trend? For one thing, as more women earn advanced degrees in business and enter the corporate world, they are finding obstacles Women are still excluded from most executive suites Charlotte Taylor, a management consultant, had noted, ‘In the 1970s women believed if they got an MBA and worked hard they could become chairman of the board Now they’ve found out that isn’t going to happen, so they go out on their own.’ In the past, most women entrepreneurs worked in ‘women’s’ fields - cosmetics and clothing, for example But this is changing Consider ASK Computer Systems, a $22-miIlion-a-year computer software business It was founded in 1973 by Sandra Kurtzig, who was then a housewife with degrees in maths and engineering When Kurtzig founded the business, her first product was software that let weekly newspapers keep tabs on their newspaper carriers - and her office was a bedroom at home, with a shoebox under the bed to hold the company’s cash After she succeeded with the newspaper software system, she hired several bright computer science graduates to develop additional programs When these were marketed and sold, ASK began to grow It now has 200 employees, and Sandra Kurtzig owns $66.9 million of stock Of course, many women who start their own businesses fail, just as men often They still face hurdles in the business world, especially problems in raising money; the banking and finance world is still dominated by men, and old attitudes die hard Most businesses owned by women are still quite small But the situation is changing; there are likely to be many more Sandra Kurtzigs in the years ahead Question 32: According to the passage, Charlotte Taylor believes that women in the 1970s A were unrealistic about their opportunities in business management B had fewer obstacles in business than they today C were still more interested in education than business opportunities D were u.iable to work hard enough to succeed in business Question 33: The author’s attitude about the future of women in business is A skeptical B optimistic C frustrated D negative Question 34: All of the following were mentioned in the passage as detriments to women in the business world EXCEPT A women lacked ability to work in business B women faced discrimination in business C women were not trained in business D women were required to stay at home with their families Question 35: The expression "keep tabs on" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A keep records of B recognize the appearance of C pay the salaries of D provide transportation for Question 36: What is the main idea of this passage? A Women are better at small businesses than men are B The computer is especially lucrative for women today C Women today are better educated than in the past, making them more attractive to the business world D Women today are opening more businesses of their own Question 37: In paragraph 2, "that" refers to A women achieving advanced degrees B women working hard C a woman becoming chairman of the board D women believing that business is a place for them Question 38: The word "excluded" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A decorators of B not permitted in C charged admission to D often invited to Question 39: The author mentions the "shoebox under the bed" in paragraph in order to A point out that initially the financial resources of Sandra Kurtzig’s businesswere limited B suggest that the company needed to expand C show the frugality of women in business D show the resourcefulness of Sandra Kurtzig 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 40: The mayor and her deputy locked horns over plans for the new road A began to argue B reached agreement C disputed D struggled Question 41: He became increasingly dissatisfied and querulous in his old age A dilapidated B fretful C indignant D forbearing 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 42 to 47 WHAT PRICE FOR FAME A In 1968, the pop artist, Andy Warhol, proclaimed that "in the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes" If people didn't believe him then, they surely now The pursuit of fame has never been more prevalent in popular culture than it is today It has been suggested that the 21 st century has brought a serious shift in moral values Where fame was once reserved for the most gifted artists in the entertainment industry, these days it seems that anyone from a reality TV contestant to an online video blogger can become famous But, should we all be pursuing it? Is fame all it is made out to be or is it, in fact, a lifestyle that's better off left to the stars in Hollywood? B The Internet offers people an enticing fast track to fame Video sharing websites invite you to 'broadcast yourself' by sharing any part of your life or your interests Video bloggers can build up a virtual audience in no time, and they can even keep track of the number of viewers they receive When a video is viewed by a large audience in a short space of time, it is said to have gone viral That means that the video uploader's work has spread like a highly infectious disease! Few people go on to find more than their fifteen minutes, but a minority of stars have been born from the Internet British pop star Little Boots achieved mainstream success after posting her musical performances on YouTube and Myspace Another hopeful, American teenager Rebecca Black, achieved instant fame after her music video Friday went viral, receiving almost 170 million views, on the same social media sites C Similarly, the TV talent contest The X Factor, which is broadcast in countries worldwide, continues to have millions of viewers hooked, as rival contestants battle it out for The X Factor crown However, these contests have their fair share of critics who say the judging panels are cruel to contestants and that such highly competitive shows bring out the worst instincts of viewers as well as contestants Reality television promotes a culture of bullying, they say, in which humiliation is regarded as entertainment D What is more, most talent show contestants are young people with little or no idea about how to handle fame.They can struggle to cope with the sudden glare of the spotlight Then, as their fifteen minutes of fame ends and the public's attention turns elsewhere, these fading stars often struggle to readjust to normality However, hanging on to fame has its own pitfalls Fame brings a loss of privacy as a star's life becomes the subject of media attention and, sometimes, malicious rumour This can have a devastating effect on their friendships People who desire fame have to be prepared to live their life under a microscope Fame may build confidence, but any negative attention can destroy this confidence, bringing insecurity, depression and loneliness, too E On the other hand, the makers of Glee, a popular US TV show, wanted to show how a shared passion for performing pop music could actually bring people together rather than push competitiveness and rivalry In the series, a group of shy, selfconscious students are brought together to perform their idols' hits The programme is all about having the courage to be oneself without being concerned about perfection and success Unlike other reality shows, Glee explores friendship and communication, presenting a positive example for teenagers F It is important to put human emotions and relationships before fame because, after all, fame does not bring happiness The bright lights of fame have blinded many wannabes who, later, end up feeling lonely and confused Fame is fleeting for most people, but the real world is lasting for everyone [From ON-SCREEN B2+, Workbook, Virginia Evans, 2016] Question 42: The writer says the Internet can help people to achieve fame because A there are many different sharing websites B their work can be seen quickly by many people C the audience is always large D it’s an easy process to upload videos Question 43: In the final paragraph, the writer A agrees with Andy Warhol’s quote B warns against the dangers of fame C encourages young people to live their dreams D dissuades young people from entering TV talent shows Question 44: Andy Warhol’s opinion about fame is likely to be believed today because A more people are looking to be famous B popular culture makes fame seem important C it’s easier to become famous now D people know and respect Andy Warhol Question 45: The purpose of paragraph four is to A describe what most talent show winners are like B describe how young people cope with fame C explain why some talent show winners lose their fame D describe the disadvantages of losing or keeping fame Question 46: The word pitfalls is closest in meaning to A slander B defamation C traps D obstacles Question 47: Opponents of TV talent shows don’t like A how the winners are chosen B the poor quality of contestants C how the producers change contestants D how they make people behave Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 48: I don’t have the faintest idea what you’re talking about A It’s none business of mine what you’re talking about B I really object to what you’re talking about C What is the point of your talking about this? D I really don’t know what you’re talking about Question 49: I’d prefer it if you sat at the back of the room A I'd rather you sat at the back of the room B I would like you to have sat at the back of the room C You'll have no choice but to sit at the back of the room D You must have sat at the back of the room because I didn't see you at all Question 50: Not until two weeks had passed did the letter arrived A We were very happy when the letter finally arrived after two weeks B In our opinion, two weeks was more than enough to deliver the letter C The letter arrived two weeks ago, which was too late D Two weeks passed before the letter arrived The End SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) ƠN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 616 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề 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 1:A optimistic B philanthropy C majority D pedestrian Question 2:A fundamental B mendacious C creativity D intellectual 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 03 to 10 Until recently, most American entrepreneurs were men Discrimination against women in business, the demands of caring for families, and lack of business training had kept the number of women entrepreneurs small Now, however, businesses owned by women account tor more than $40 billion in annual revenues, and this figure is likely to continue rising throughout the 1990s As Carolyn Doppelt Gray, an official of the Small Business Administration, has noted, "The 1970s was the decade of women entering management, and the 1980s turned out to be die decade of the woman entrepreneur." What are some of the factors behind this trend? For one thing, as more women earn advanced degrees in business and enter the corporate world, they are finding obstacles Women are still excluded from most executive suites Charlotte Taylor, a management consultant, had noted, ‘In the 1970s women believed if they got an MBA and worked hard they could become chairman of the board Now they’ve found out that isn’t going to happen, so they go out on their own.’ In the past, most women entrepreneurs worked in ‘women’s’ fields - cosmetics and clothing, for example But this is changing Consider ASK Computer Systems, a $22-miIlion-a-year computer software business It was founded in 1973 by Sandra Kurtzig, who was then a housewife with degrees in maths and engineering When Kurtzig founded the business, her first product was software that let weekly newspapers keep tabs on their newspaper carriers - and her office was a bedroom at home, with a shoebox under the bed to hold the company’s cash After she succeeded with the newspaper software system, she hired several bright computer science graduates to develop additional programs When these were marketed and sold, ASK began to grow It now has 200 employees, and Sandra Kurtzig owns $66.9 million of stock Of course, many women who start their own businesses fail, just as men often They still face hurdles in the business world, especially problems in raising money; the banking and finance world is still dominated by men, and old attitudes die hard Most businesses owned by women are still quite small But the situation is changing; there are likely to be many more Sandra Kurtzigs in the years ahead Question 3: In paragraph 2, "that" refers to A a woman becoming chairman of the board B women achieving advanced degrees C women believing that business is a place for them D women working hard Question 4: The word "excluded" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A often invited to B not permitted in C decorators of D charged admission to Question 5: The author’s attitude about the future of women in business is A frustrated B skeptical C optimistic D negative Question 6: According to the passage, Charlotte Taylor believes that women in the 1970s A were u.iable to work hard enough to succeed in business B were unrealistic about their opportunities in business management C had fewer obstacles in business than they today D were still more interested in education than business opportunities Question 7: All of the following were mentioned in the passage as detriments to women in the business world EXCEPT A women were required to stay at home with their families B women faced discrimination in business C women lacked ability to work in business D women were not trained in business Question 8: The expression "keep tabs on" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A provide transportation for B recognize the appearance of C keep records of D pay the salaries of Question 9: The author mentions the "shoebox under the bed" in paragraph in order to A show the resourcefulness of Sandra Kurtzig B point out that initially the financial resources of Sandra Kurtzig’s businesswere limited C suggest that the company needed to expand D show the frugality of women in business Question 10: What is the main idea of this passage? A Women today are opening more businesses of their own B The computer is especially lucrative for women today C Women are better at small businesses than men are D Women today are better educated than in the past, making them more attractive to the business world Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 11: ~ A: “ .” ~ B: “Really? I’ve been there three times.” A Bob was said to have been sent to jail B On the way coming here I fell into a sewage puddle C Ugh, your bathroom smells D I've always wanted to go to Disneyland Paris.” Question 12: ~ A: “Bob isn't at home He isn't answering the phone.” ~ B: “ .” A He must be in the shower B The line is through now C Is he home? D He’s not using your iPhone Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 13: After the operation on his heart, Dad was as right as rain A safe and sound B home and dry C soft and weak D up and about Question 14: In a number of developing countries, war has been an additional impediment to progress A impatience B hindrance C cause D impossibility 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 15: He became increasingly dissatisfied and querulous in his old age A forbearing B indignant C fretful D dilapidated Question 16: The mayor and her deputy locked horns over plans for the new road A disputed B struggled C began to argue D reached agreement 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 17:A power B lower C shower D tower Question 18:A stone B alone C bone D shone 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 19 to 24 We send our children to school to prepare them for the time when they will be big and will have to work for themselves They learn their own language (19) they will be able to tell others clearly what they want and what they know and understand what others tell them They leam foreign languages in order to be able to (20) from what people in other countries written and said, and to make people from other countries understand what they (21) mean They learn arithmetic to measure and to count things in their daily life, (22) to know something about world around them and history to know something about the human beings they meet every day Nearly everything that they study at school has some practical use in their life and work But is that the only reason why they go to school? No There is more in education than just learn facts We go to school above all to learn how to learn so that when we leave school we can continue to learn A man (23) really knows how to learn will always be (24) , because whenever he has to something new which he has never had to before, he will rapidly teach himself how to it in the best way Question 19:A now that B so far C so that D so long Question 20:A win B benefit C interest D separate Question 21:A herself B ourselves C himself D themselves Question 22:A literature B geography C chemist D history Question 23:A who B whom C whoever D whose Question 24:A successfully B perfectly C successful D famous Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 25: The first recorded use of natural gas to light street tamps it was in the town of Frederick, New York, in Ỉ825 A to light B recorded C the town D it was Question 26: The sounds of speaking language not always match up with the symbols of written language A not B the symbols of C always D speaking Question 27: There are more potatoes cultivated than any the other vegetable crop worldwide A vegetable crop B There are C cultivated D the other Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 28: I'll leave you my phone number .you need to get in touch with me A so that B if only C in case D therefore Question 29: It rained last night so it isn’t .hot and muggy today A that B quite C such a D so much Question 30: "How was your interview?" ~ "Fine I worried." A must not have B might not have been C needn’t have D wouldn’t have Question 31: Most people would at the chance of working for that company A grab B dive C jump D seize Question 32: Two months is time to allow for the job to be completed A extensive B ample C protracted D profuse Question 33: Peggy wanted to give Hanson a present that was a little bit out of the A ordinary B average C normal D everyday Question 34: All but two of the injured were .from hospital within twenty four hours A discharged B discarded C sent D allowed Question 35: Even at that early stage her teachers felt that she a good chance of passing her exams A possessed B took C stood D gained Question 36: It goes without that Isaac Stern is among the greatest violinists A being said B to say C to be said D saying Question 37: Don't jump conclusions; we don’t yet know all the relevant facts A up B to C into D for Question 38: The government’s new safety brochure against smoking in bed A declares B emphasizes C maintains D advises Question 39: We decided to a coin to see who would go first A toss B poll C pitch D throw 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 40 to 45 WHAT PRICE FOR FAME A In 1968, the pop artist, Andy Warhol, proclaimed that "in the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes" If people didn't believe him then, they surely now The pursuit of fame has never been more prevalent in popular culture than it is today It has been suggested that the 21 st century has brought a serious shift in moral values Where fame was once reserved for the most gifted artists in the entertainment industry, these days it seems that anyone from a reality TV contestant to an online video blogger can become famous But, should we all be pursuing it? Is fame all it is made out to be or is it, in fact, a lifestyle that's better off left to the stars in Hollywood? B The Internet offers people an enticing fast track to fame Video sharing websites invite you to 'broadcast yourself' by sharing any part of your life or your interests Video bloggers can build up a virtual audience in no time, and they can even keep track of the number of viewers they receive When a video is viewed by a large audience in a short space of time, it is said to have gone viral That means that the video uploader's work has spread like a highly infectious disease! Few people go on to find more than their fifteen minutes, but a minority of stars have been born from the Internet British pop star Little Boots achieved mainstream success after posting her musical performances on YouTube and Myspace Another hopeful, American teenager Rebecca Black, achieved instant fame after her music video Friday went viral, receiving almost 170 million views, on the same social media sites C Similarly, the TV talent contest The X Factor, which is broadcast in countries worldwide, continues to have millions of viewers hooked, as rival contestants battle it out for The X Factor crown However, these contests have their fair share of critics who say the judging panels are cruel to contestants and that such highly competitive shows bring out the worst instincts of viewers as well as contestants Reality television promotes a culture of bullying, they say, in which humiliation is regarded as entertainment D What is more, most talent show contestants are young people with little or no idea about how to handle fame.They can struggle to cope with the sudden glare of the spotlight Then, as their fifteen minutes of fame ends and the public's attention turns elsewhere, these fading stars often struggle to readjust to normality However, hanging on to fame has its own pitfalls Fame brings a loss of privacy as a star's life becomes the subject of media attention and, sometimes, malicious rumour This can have a devastating effect on their friendships People who desire fame have to be prepared to live their life under a microscope Fame may build confidence, but any negative attention can destroy this confidence, bringing insecurity, depression and loneliness, too E On the other hand, the makers of Glee, a popular US TV show, wanted to show how a shared passion for performing pop music could actually bring people together rather than push competitiveness and rivalry In the series, a group of shy, selfconscious students are brought together to perform their idols' hits The programme is all about having the courage to be oneself without being concerned about perfection and success Unlike other reality shows, Glee explores friendship and communication, presenting a positive example for teenagers F It is important to put human emotions and relationships before fame because, after all, fame does not bring happiness The bright lights of fame have blinded many wannabes who, later, end up feeling lonely and confused Fame is fleeting for most people, but the real world is lasting for everyone [From ON-SCREEN B2+, Workbook, Virginia Evans, 2016] Question 40: The writer says the Internet can help people to achieve fame because A there are many different sharing websites B the audience is always large C their work can be seen quickly by many people D it’s an easy process to upload videos Question 41: In the final paragraph, the writer A warns against the dangers of fame B agrees with Andy Warhol’s quote C encourages young people to live their dreams D dissuades young people from entering TV talent shows Question 42: The word pitfalls is closest in meaning to A obstacles B defamation C slander D traps Question 43: Andy Warhol’s opinion about fame is likely to be believed today because A more people are looking to be famous B it’s easier to become famous now C popular culture makes fame seem important D people know and respect Andy Warhol Question 44: Opponents of TV talent shows don’t like A how the producers change contestants B how they make people behave C how the winners are chosen D the poor quality of contestants Question 45: The purpose of paragraph four is to A explain why some talent show winners lose their fame B describe what most talent show winners are like C describe how young people cope with fame D describe the disadvantages of losing or keeping fame 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 46: I don’t have the faintest idea what you’re talking about A What is the point of your talking about this? B I really object to what you’re talking about C I really don’t know what you’re talking about D It’s none business of mine what you’re talking about Question 47: I’d prefer it if you sat at the back of the room A You'll have no choice but to sit at the back of the room B I would like you to have sat at the back of the room C You must have sat at the back of the room because I didn't see you at all D I'd rather you sat at the back of the room Question 48: Not until two weeks had passed did the letter arrived A Two weeks passed before the letter arrived B In our opinion, two weeks was more than enough to deliver the letter C The letter arrived two weeks ago, which was too late D We were very happy when the letter finally arrived after two weeks 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: The search has been carried on for a week No trace of the lost boy has been found A Having been carried on for a week, the search hasn’t found the lost boy B For a week the search has been going on, no one found the lost boy’s trace C No trace of the lost boy hasn’t been found because the search lasted for a week D Despite the whole week’s search, the lost boy hasn’t been found Question 50: He appeared in disguise He didn’t want to be recognised A He disguised himself to be not recognised by the public B He appeared in disguise so as not to be recognised C He was in disguise because no one would recognise him D He appeared in disguise because he wanted not to be recognised The End SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) ƠN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 468 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề 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 1:A optimistic B majority C pedestrian D philanthropy Question 2:A intellectual B fundamental C creativity D mendacious 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 03 to 08 WHAT PRICE FOR FAME A In 1968, the pop artist, Andy Warhol, proclaimed that "in the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes" If people didn't believe him then, they surely now The pursuit of fame has never been more prevalent in popular culture than it is today It has been suggested that the 21 st century has brought a serious shift in moral values Where fame was once reserved for the most gifted artists in the entertainment industry, these days it seems that anyone from a reality TV contestant to an online video blogger can become famous But, should we all be pursuing it? Is fame all it is made out to be or is it, in fact, a lifestyle that's better off left to the stars in Hollywood? B The Internet offers people an enticing fast track to fame Video sharing websites invite you to 'broadcast yourself' by sharing any part of your life or your interests Video bloggers can build up a virtual audience in no time, and they can even keep track of the number of viewers they receive When a video is viewed by a large audience in a short space of time, it is said to have gone viral That means that the video uploader's work has spread like a highly infectious disease! Few people go on to find more than their fifteen minutes, but a minority of stars have been born from the Internet British pop star Little Boots achieved mainstream success after posting her musical performances on YouTube and Myspace Another hopeful, American teenager Rebecca Black, achieved instant fame after her music video Friday went viral, receiving almost 170 million views, on the same social media sites C Similarly, the TV talent contest The X Factor, which is broadcast in countries worldwide, continues to have millions of viewers hooked, as rival contestants battle it out for The X Factor crown However, these contests have their fair share of critics who say the judging panels are cruel to contestants and that such highly competitive shows bring out the worst instincts of viewers as well as contestants Reality television promotes a culture of bullying, they say, in which humiliation is regarded as entertainment D What is more, most talent show contestants are young people with little or no idea about how to handle fame.They can struggle to cope with the sudden glare of the spotlight Then, as their fifteen minutes of fame ends and the public's attention turns elsewhere, these fading stars often struggle to readjust to normality However, hanging on to fame has its own pitfalls Fame brings a loss of privacy as a star's life becomes the subject of media attention and, sometimes, malicious rumour This can have a devastating effect on their friendships People who desire fame have to be prepared to live their life under a microscope Fame may build confidence, but any negative attention can destroy this confidence, bringing insecurity, depression and loneliness, too E On the other hand, the makers of Glee, a popular US TV show, wanted to show how a shared passion for performing pop music could actually bring people together rather than push competitiveness and rivalry In the series, a group of shy, selfconscious students are brought together to perform their idols' hits The programme is all about having the courage to be oneself without being concerned about perfection and success Unlike other reality shows, Glee explores friendship and communication, presenting a positive example for teenagers F It is important to put human emotions and relationships before fame because, after all, fame does not bring happiness The bright lights of fame have blinded many wannabes who, later, end up feeling lonely and confused Fame is fleeting for most people, but the real world is lasting for everyone [From ON-SCREEN B2+, Workbook, Virginia Evans, 2016] Question 3: Opponents of TV talent shows don’t like A how the producers change contestants B how they make people behave C how the winners are chosen D the poor quality of contestants Question 4: In the final paragraph, the writer A encourages young people to live their dreams B dissuades young people from entering TV talent shows C warns against the dangers of fame D agrees with Andy Warhol’s quote Question 5: Andy Warhol’s opinion about fame is likely to be believed today because A it’s easier to become famous now B people know and respect Andy Warhol C popular culture makes fame seem important D more people are looking to be famous Question 6: The writer says the Internet can help people to achieve fame because A the audience is always large B their work can be seen quickly by many people C it’s an easy process to upload videos D there are many different sharing websites Question 7: The purpose of paragraph four is to A describe how young people cope with fame B describe the disadvantages of losing or keeping fame C explain why some talent show winners lose their fame D describe what most talent show winners are like Question 8: The word pitfalls is closest in meaning to A obstacles B slander C traps D defamation Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 9: It rained last night so it isn’t .hot and muggy today A such a B that C so much D quite Question 10: Most people would at the chance of working for that company A dive B seize C grab D jump Question 11: Two months is time to allow for the job to be completed A ample B extensive C protracted D profuse Question 12: Don't jump conclusions; we don’t yet know all the relevant facts A into B to C up D for Question 13: "How was your interview?" ~ "Fine I worried." A might not have been B needn’t have C wouldn’t have D must not have Question 14: All but two of the injured were .from hospital within twenty four hours A sent B discarded C allowed D discharged Question 15: Even at that early stage her teachers felt that she a good chance of passing her exams A possessed B stood C took D gained Question 16: We decided to a coin to see who would go first A throw B pitch C poll D toss Question 17: Peggy wanted to give Hanson a present that was a little bit out of the A everyday B normal C average D ordinary Question 18: I'll leave you my phone number .you need to get in touch with me A therefore B if only C so that D in case Question 19: The government’s new safety brochure against smoking in bed A declares B advises C emphasizes D maintains Question 20: It goes without that Isaac Stern is among the greatest violinists A being said B to say C to be said D saying 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 21 to 28 Until recently, most American entrepreneurs were men Discrimination against women in business, the demands of caring for families, and lack of business training had kept the number of women entrepreneurs small Now, however, businesses owned by women account tor more than $40 billion in annual revenues, and this figure is likely to continue rising throughout the 1990s As Carolyn Doppelt Gray, an official of the Small Business Administration, has noted, "The 1970s was the decade of women entering management, and the 1980s turned out to be die decade of the woman entrepreneur." What are some of the factors behind this trend? For one thing, as more women earn advanced degrees in business and enter the corporate world, they are finding obstacles Women are still excluded from most executive suites Charlotte Taylor, a management consultant, had noted, ‘In the 1970s women believed if they got an MBA and worked hard they could become chairman of the board Now they’ve found out that isn’t going to happen, so they go out on their own.’ In the past, most women entrepreneurs worked in ‘women’s’ fields - cosmetics and clothing, for example But this is changing Consider ASK Computer Systems, a $22-miIlion-a-year computer software business It was founded in 1973 by Sandra Kurtzig, who was then a housewife with degrees in maths and engineering When Kurtzig founded the business, her first product was software that let weekly newspapers keep tabs on their newspaper carriers - and her office was a bedroom at home, with a shoebox under the bed to hold the company’s cash After she succeeded with the newspaper software system, she hired several bright computer science graduates to develop additional programs When these were marketed and sold, ASK began to grow It now has 200 employees, and Sandra Kurtzig owns $66.9 million of stock Of course, many women who start their own businesses fail, just as men often They still face hurdles in the business world, especially problems in raising money; the banking and finance world is still dominated by men, and old attitudes die hard Most businesses owned by women are still quite small But the situation is changing; there are likely to be many more Sandra Kurtzigs in the years ahead Question 21: In paragraph 2, "that" refers to A a woman becoming chairman of the board B women working hard C women achieving advanced degrees D women believing that business is a place for them Question 22: The word "excluded" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A charged admission to B decorators of C not permitted in D often invited to Question 23: What is the main idea of this passage? A Women today are opening more businesses of their own B Women today are better educated than in the past, making them more attractive to the business world C The computer is especially lucrative for women today D Women are better at small businesses than men are Question 24: The expression "keep tabs on" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A keep records of B recognize the appearance of C provide transportation for D pay the salaries of Question 25: According to the passage, Charlotte Taylor believes that women in the 1970s A had fewer obstacles in business than they today B were unrealistic about their opportunities in business management C were still more interested in education than business opportunities D were u.iable to work hard enough to succeed in business Question 26: The author mentions the "shoebox under the bed" in paragraph in order to A show the resourcefulness of Sandra Kurtzig B point out that initially the financial resources of Sandra Kurtzig’s businesswere limited C show the frugality of women in business D suggest that the company needed to expand Question 27: All of the following were mentioned in the passage as detriments to women in the business world EXCEPT A women faced discrimination in business B women were not trained in business C women lacked ability to work in business D women were required to stay at home with their families Question 28: The author’s attitude about the future of women in business is A frustrated B skeptical C negative D optimistic 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 29: The mayor and her deputy locked horns over plans for the new road A disputed B struggled C began to argue D reached agreement Question 30: He became increasingly dissatisfied and querulous in his old age A forbearing B dilapidated C indignant D fretful Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 31: I’d prefer it if you sat at the back of the room A I'd rather you sat at the back of the room B I would like you to have sat at the back of the room C You must have sat at the back of the room because I didn't see you at all D You'll have no choice but to sit at the back of the room Question 32: Not until two weeks had passed did the letter arrived A We were very happy when the letter finally arrived after two weeks B Two weeks passed before the letter arrived C In our opinion, two weeks was more than enough to deliver the letter D The letter arrived two weeks ago, which was too late Question 33: I don’t have the faintest idea what you’re talking about A It’s none business of mine what you’re talking about B What is the point of your talking about this? C I really object to what you’re talking about D I really don’t know what you’re talking about 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 34: In a number of developing countries, war has been an additional impediment to progress A hindrance B cause C impatience D impossibility Question 35: After the operation on his heart, Dad was as right as rain A safe and sound B soft and weak C home and dry D up and about 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 36: The first recorded use of natural gas to light street tamps it was in the town of Frederick, New York, in Ỉ825 A the town B recorded C to light D it was Question 37: There are more potatoes cultivated than any the other vegetable crop worldwide A the other B cultivated C There are D vegetable crop Question 38: The sounds of speaking language not always match up with the symbols of written language A not B always C speaking D the symbols of 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 00 to 00 We send our children to school to prepare them for the time when they will be big and will have to work for themselves They learn their own language (39) they will be able to tell others clearly what they want and what they know and understand what others tell them They leam foreign languages in order to be able to (40) from what people in other countries written and said, and to make people from other countries understand what they (41) mean They learn arithmetic to measure and to count things in their daily life, (42) to know something about world around them and history to know something about the human beings they meet every day Nearly everything that they study at school has some practical use in their life and work But is that the only reason why they go to school? No There is more in education than just learn facts We go to school above all to learn how to learn so that when we leave school we can continue to learn A man .(43) really knows how to learn will always be (44) , because whenever he has to something new which he has never had to before, he will rapidly teach himself how to it in the best way Question 39:A so long B so that C so far D now that Question 40:A interest B win C benefit D separate Question 41:A ourselves B themselves C himself D herself Question 42:A chemist B geography C history D literature Question 43:A whose B whom C who D whoever Question 44:A famous B successful C perfectly D successfully 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 45:A stone B alone C bone D shone Question 46:A power B shower C tower D lower Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 47: ~ A: “Bob isn't at home He isn't answering the phone.” ~ B: “ .” A The line is through now B He must be in the shower C He’s not using your iPhone D Is he home? Question 48: ~ A: “ .” ~ B: “Really? I’ve been there three times.” A On the way coming here I fell into a sewage puddle B Bob was said to have been sent to jail C Ugh, your bathroom smells D I've always wanted to go to Disneyland Paris.” 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: He appeared in disguise He didn’t want to be recognised A He appeared in disguise so as not to be recognised B He appeared in disguise because he wanted not to be recognised C He disguised himself to be not recognised by the public D He was in disguise because no one would recognise him Question 50: The search has been carried on for a week No trace of the lost boy has been found A Having been carried on for a week, the search hasn’t found the lost boy B For a week the search has been going on, no one found the lost boy’s trace C No trace of the lost boy hasn’t been found because the search lasted for a week D Despite the whole week’s search, the lost boy hasn’t been found The End ... desire fame have to be prepared to live their life under a microscope Fame may build confidence, but any negative attention can destroy this confidence, bringing insecurity, depression and loneliness,... desire fame have to be prepared to live their life under a microscope Fame may build confidence, but any negative attention can destroy this confidence, bringing insecurity, depression and loneliness,... desire fame have to be prepared to live their life under a microscope Fame may build confidence, but any negative attention can destroy this confidence, bringing insecurity, depression and loneliness,