TRIAL TEST 124

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SƠ GD&ĐT VINH PHUC TRƯƠNG THPT LIÊN SƠN (Đề thi gồm: 05 trang) ĐỀ KTCL ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 20172018 Môn: TIẾNG ANH – ĐÊ SỐ 124 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Ho va tên thi sinh:…………………………………………………………………… SBD:………………………… Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in September, January, and March: the summer quarter, June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of vary length There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system On the plus side, students who wish to complete their degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any other quarters Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used effectively to serve the greatest number of students But there are several disadvantages as well Many faculty complain that eleven-week term is simply not enough for them to cover the material required by most college coursed Students also find it difficult to complete the assignments in such a short period of time In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system some colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early Question 1: Where would this passage most probably be found? A In an American newspaper B In a general guide to colleges and universities in the United States C In a dictionary published in the United States D In a college catalog for a university in the United States Question 2: A semester system A has eleven-week sessions B Isn’t very popular in the United States C gives students the opportunity to study year round D has two major sessions a year Question 3: The word "instituted" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A attempted B established C considered D recommended Question 4: Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A The Academic Year B Universities in the United States C The Quarter System D The Semester System Question 5: Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimesters? A they provide more options for admission B They are long enough to cover the course material C They allow students to graduate early D they last eleven weeks Question 6: The word "customary" in paragraph could best be replaced by A traditional B agreeable C limited D lengthy Question 7: When may students begin studying in a school that uses a quarter system? A September B at the beginning of any quarter C Summer semester only D at the beginning of the academic year Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlmedpart differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 1/5 Question 8: A windsurfing B philosopher C rhinoceros D wilderness Question 9: A enlightened B increased C discouraged D supervised Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 10: She was once bitten by a monkey, made her dislike monkeys for the rest of her life A whose B that C which D who Question 11: It was announced that neither the passengers nor the driver in the crash A injured B were injured C had injured D was injured Question 12: It before you start applying for any job, you must be absolutely sure you have right A qualifying B qualifiers C qualities D qualifications Question 13: Geometry is the branch of mathematics the properties and relation of lines, angles, shapes, surfaces and solids A the deal about B dealing with C is concerned with D to be concerned about Question 14: you know important this is A need to hardly tell B need hardly to tell C need to tell hardly D need hardly tell Question 15: at Hanoi Sakura Festival 2017-2018, we found it very impressive A As soon as it rained B If it hadn’t rained C Much as it rained D Because it was raining Question 16: I find it difficult to make as prices keep A ends meet - rising B end meet - raising C ends meet – raising D end meet - rising Question 17: All his plans for starting his own business fell A away B through C down D in Question 18: .dead no longer need help We must concern ourselves with living A A - the - a B The - the - the C A - a - a D The - Ø - the Question 19: The dress is a little big for you You’d better go to tailor’s and at the waist A have it made wider B have it made less wide C make it less wide D make it wider Question 20: We shouldn’t use too many plastic bags because they are very hard to A melt B dissolve C heat D soften Question 21: of computers, it is difficult to imagine how tedious the work of accountants and clerks must have been in the past A On the age B By the age C At the age D In the age 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 It’s time men stopped looking down on women Women won their independence years ago After a long struggle, they now enjoy the same educational opportunities as men in most parts of the world They have proved repeatedly that they are equal and often superior to men in almost every field The battle for recognition has been won, but it is by no means over Men still carry on the sex war because their attitude remains basically (22) Even in the most progressive societies, women continue to be regarded as (23) citizens However much men sneer at women, their claims to superiority are not borne out by statistics Let's consider the matter of driving, for instance We all know that women cause fewer accidents than men Women have succeeded in any job you care to name As politicians, soldiers, doctors, factory-hands, university professors, farmers, company directors, lawyers, bus-conductors, scientists and presidents of countries they have often (24) And we must remember that they frequently succeed brilliantly in all these fields in addition to bearing and rearing 25 children Yet men go on saying that there are many jobs women can't Top-level political negotiation between countries, business and banks and etc are almost controlled by men, who guard their socalled 'rights' They shun real competition They know in their hearts that women are superior and they are afraid of being (25) at their own game One of the most important tasks in the world is to achieve peace between the nations You can be sure that if women were allowed to sit round the conference table, they would succeed brilliantly, as they always do, where men have failed for centuries Some things are too important to be left (26) men © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 2/5 Question 22: A favourable B powerful Question 23: A as second-rated B like second-rate Question 24: A led men to shame C caused men ashamed Question 25: A beaten B won Question 26: A to B on C commanding D hostile C as second-rate D second-rate B put men to shame D made men shameful C lost D failed C for D With Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each the following exchanges Question 27: ~ Anne: "Do you want another serving of chicken soup?" ~ Mike: " " A No longer B No comment C No way D No, thanks Question 28: You want to address an envelope to whole family You write: A Family Wilson B Mr and Mrs Wilson and other members C Mr and Mrs Wilson and family D Family Mr and Mrs Wilson Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part needs correction in each of the following questions Question 29: After spending two days arguing about where to go for their holidays, is was decided that they shouldn’t go anywhere A arguing B shouldn’t go C for D is was decided Question 30: There is the very real possibility that these animals could panic, frighten and would break away, should there be a sudden loud noise A should there be B panic C very real D frighten Question 31: Although the Red cross accepts blood from most donors, the nurse will not let you to give blood if you have just had cold A let B accepts C to give D have just had cold Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Brown bears are found in Alaska and western Canada They are first cousins of the grizzly, each belonging to the species Ursus arctos The chief difference in them is size, as brown bears on the average are slightly larger A full-grown male may weigh 1,500 pounds and stand to 10 feet tall Like bears everywhere they are creatures of habit that tread the same trails year after year Brown bears have three gaits: an even, deliberate one that takes them over rough or boggy ground at a steady clip, a quick shuffle, and a fast gallop They are not only surprisingly fast, but also, for such huge beasts, amazingly inclines Fishing the streams in summer, they pounce on swift-moving salmon and snatch them with almost simultaneous movements of their paws and mouths Brown bears are excellent swimmers and love to loll and wallow in the water on warm days They are also curious and playful Most manifest a fear of humans, but Alaskans prefer not to test these creatures and usually carry noisemakers of some kind to warn the bears of their presence Question 32: The word "most" in line refers to A brown bears B humans C swimmers D Alaskans Question 33: The passage suggest that A it would not be unusual see bear cross a deep river B brown bears catch salmon in quiet pools C brown bears like to range over new territory D brown bears are slow but agile Question 34: It is most probable that if a brown bear came across a human it would A attack the human B be friendly toward the human C avoid the human D not be the least interested in the human Question 35: The word "gaits" in the line could best be replaced by A habitats B characteristics C features D way of moving Question 36: It can be inferred from the passage that A grizzlies and brown bears are not related © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 3/5 B grizzlies are not found in western Canada C brown bears not have the same habits as most bears D grizzlies are smaller than brown bears Question 37: The passage implies that browns bears A can negotiate almost any terrain B are fierce and bad-tempered C are not afraid of loud noises D are huge, awkward animals Question 38: The word "them" in line refers to A movements B brown bears C salmon D streams Question 39: Which of the following can be implied from the passage? A Alaskans have a cautious respect for the brown bear B Alaskans have no fear of the brown bear C Alaskans not know very much about the habits of the brown bear D Alaskans are not creatures of habit Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 40: Elephants will become extinct if man continues killing them A die away B die out C die down D die of Question 41: ~ Man: "I heard you have a part in the school play tonight." ~ Woman: "Yes, and I’m on pins and needles." A nervous B angry C happy D confused Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 42: A thrifty buyer chases fruits and vegetables in season A economical B professional C careful D extravagant Question 43: It is generally believed that almost all young birds are very vulnerable to predators A unbeatable B helpless C dominant D sensitive Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the offer three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 44: A emergency B geothermal C alternative D expensively Question 45: A technology B variety C centenarian D compulsory Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46: Were motorists were to drive carefully, they would have fewer accidents A Motorists are not careful and there are many accidents B Motorists are careful and yet there are many accidents C Motorists are careful and there are few accidents D Motorists are not careful and yet there are few accidents Question 47: "You should have finished the report by now," John told his secretary A John reproached his secretary for not having finished the report B John scolded to his secretary for not having finished the report C John said that his secretary had not finished the report D John reminded his secretary of finishing the report Question 48: Tom should have known better than to ask Dick to help him A It was wise of Tom to ask Dick to help him B Tom should have asked Dick to help him C Tom asked Dick to help him because he was better than anyone else D Tom asked Dick to help him, but it was foolish of him to so Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair sentences in the following questions Question 49: Their dog was very fierce People didn’t dare to come up to their house A If their dog were not fierce no one would visit their house B They had so fierce a dog that no-one dared come up to their house © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 4/5 C They had such a fierce dog so that people didn’t dare to come up to their house D Their dog was not fierce enough for people visit their house Question 50: He hadn’t eaten anything since morning, He took the food eagerly A He took the food eagerly although he had eaten a lot since dawn B He had eaten nothing since dawn so that he took the food eagerly C He took the food eagerly for he had eaten nothing since dawn D He took the food so eagerly that he had eaten nothing since dawn _THE END SƠ GD&ĐT VINH PHUC TRƯƠNG THPT LIÊN SƠN (Đề thi gồm: 05 trang) ĐỀ KTCL ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 20172018 Môn: TIẾNG ANH – ĐÊ SỐ 124 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Ho va tên thi sinh:…………………………………………………………………… SBD:………………………… Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in September, January, and March: the summer quarter, June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of vary length There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system On the plus side, students who wish to complete their degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any other quarters Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used effectively to serve the greatest number of students But there are several disadvantages as well Many faculty complain that eleven-week term is simply not enough for them to cover the material required by most college coursed Students also find it difficult to complete the assignments in such a short period of time In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system some colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early Question 1: Where would this passage most probably be found? A In an American newspaper B In a general guide to colleges and universities in the United States C In a dictionary published in the United States D In a college catalog for a university in the United States Question 2: A semester system A has eleven-week sessions B Isn’t very popular in the United States C gives students the opportunity to study year round D has two major sessions a year Question 3: The word "instituted" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A attempted B established C considered D recommended Question 4: Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A The Academic Year B Universities in the United States C The Quarter System D The Semester System Question 5: Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimesters? A they provide more options for admission B They are long enough to cover the course material C They allow students to graduate early © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 5/5 D they last eleven weeks Question 6: The word "customary" in paragraph could best be replaced by A traditional B agreeable C limited D lengthy Question 7: When may students begin studying in a school that uses a quarter system? A September B at the beginning of any quarter C Summer semester only D at the beginning of the academic year Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlmedpart differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 8: A windsurfing B philosopher C rhinoceros D wilderness Question 9: A enlightened B increased C discouraged D supervised Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 10: She was once bitten by a monkey, made her dislike monkeys for the rest of her life A whose B that C which D who Question 11: It was announced that neither the passengers nor the driver in the crash A injured B were injured C had injured D was injured Question 12: It before you start applying for any job, you must be absolutely sure you have right A qualifying B qualifiers C qualities D qualifications Question 13: Geometry is the branch of mathematics the properties and relation of lines, angles, shapes, surfaces and solids A the deal about B dealing with C is concerned with D to be concerned about Question 14: you know important this is A need to hardly tell B need hardly to tell C need to tell hardly D need hardly tell Question 15: at Hanoi Sakura Festival 2017-2018, we found it very impressive A As soon as it rained B If it hadn’t rained C Much as it rained D Because it was raining Question 16: I find it difficult to make as prices keep A ends meet - rising B end meet - raising C ends meet – raising D end meet - rising Question 17: All his plans for starting his own business fell A away B through C down D in Question 18: .dead no longer need help We must concern ourselves with living A A - the - a B The - the - the C A - a - a D The - Ø - the Question 19: The dress is a little big for you You’d better go to tailor’s and at the waist A have it made wider B have it made less wide C make it less wide D make it wider Question 20: We shouldn’t use too many plastic bags because they are very hard to A melt B dissolve C heat D soften Question 21: of computers, it is difficult to imagine how tedious the work of accountants and clerks must have been in the past A On the age B By the age C At the age D In the age 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 It’s time men stopped looking down on women Women won their independence years ago After a long struggle, they now enjoy the same educational opportunities as men in most parts of the world They have proved repeatedly that they are equal and often superior to men in almost every field The battle for recognition has been won, but it is by no means over Men still carry on the sex war because their attitude remains basically (22) Even in the most progressive societies, women continue to be regarded as (23) citizens However much men sneer at women, their claims to superiority are not borne out by statistics Let's consider the matter of driving, for instance We all know that women cause fewer accidents than men Women have succeeded in any job you care to name As politicians, soldiers, doctors, factory-hands, university professors, farmers, company directors, lawyers, bus-conductors, scientists and presidents of countries they © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 6/5 have often (24) And we must remember that they frequently succeed brilliantly in all these fields in addition to bearing and rearing 25 children Yet men go on saying that there are many jobs women can't Top-level political negotiation between countries, business and banks and etc are almost controlled by men, who guard their socalled 'rights' They shun real competition They know in their hearts that women are superior and they are afraid of being (25) at their own game One of the most important tasks in the world is to achieve peace between the nations You can be sure that if women were allowed to sit round the conference table, they would succeed brilliantly, as they always do, where men have failed for centuries Some things are too important to be left (26) men Question 22: A favourable B powerful C commanding D hostile Question 23: A as second-rated B like second-rate C as second-rate D second-rate Question 24: A led men to shame B put men to shame C caused men ashamed D made men shameful Question 25: A beaten B won C lost D failed Question 26: A to B on C for D With Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each the following exchanges Question 27: ~ Anne: "Do you want another serving of chicken soup?" ~ Mike: " " A No longer B No comment C No way D No, thanks Question 28: You want to address an envelope to whole family You write: A Family Wilson B Mr and Mrs Wilson and other members C Mr and Mrs Wilson and family D Family Mr and Mrs Wilson Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part needs correction in each of the following questions Question 29: After spending two days arguing about where to go for their holidays, is was decided that they shouldn’t go anywhere A arguing B shouldn’t go C for D is was decided Question 30: There is the very real possibility that these animals could panic, frighten and would break away, should there be a sudden loud noise A should there be B panic C very real D frighten Question 31: Although the Red cross accepts blood from most donors, the nurse will not let you to give blood if you have just had cold A let B accepts C to give D have just had cold Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Brown bears are found in Alaska and western Canada They are first cousins of the grizzly, each belonging to the species Ursus arctos The chief difference in them is size, as brown bears on the average are slightly larger A full-grown male may weigh 1,500 pounds and stand to 10 feet tall Like bears everywhere they are creatures of habit that tread the same trails year after year Brown bears have three gaits: an even, deliberate one that takes them over rough or boggy ground at a steady clip, a quick shuffle, and a fast gallop They are not only surprisingly fast, but also, for such huge beasts, amazingly inclines Fishing the streams in summer, they pounce on swift-moving salmon and snatch them with almost simultaneous movements of their paws and mouths Brown bears are excellent swimmers and love to loll and wallow in the water on warm days They are also curious and playful Most manifest a fear of humans, but Alaskans prefer not to test these creatures and usually carry noisemakers of some kind to warn the bears of their presence Question 32: The word "most" in line refers to A brown bears B humans C swimmers Question 33: The passage suggest that A it would not be unusual see bear cross a deep river B brown bears catch salmon in quiet pools D Alaskans © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 7/5 C brown bears like to range over new territory D brown bears are slow but agile Question 34: It is most probable that if a brown bear came across a human it would A attack the human B be friendly toward the human C avoid the human D not be the least interested in the human Question 35: The word "gaits" in the line could best be replaced by A habitats B characteristics C features D way of moving Question 36: It can be inferred from the passage that A grizzlies and brown bears are not related B grizzlies are not found in western Canada C brown bears not have the same habits as most bears D grizzlies are smaller than brown bears Question 37: The passage implies that browns bears A can negotiate almost any terrain B are fierce and bad-tempered C are not afraid of loud noises D are huge, awkward animals Question 38: The word "them" in line refers to A movements B brown bears C salmon D streams Question 39: Which of the following can be implied from the passage? A Alaskans have a cautious respect for the brown bear B Alaskans have no fear of the brown bear C Alaskans not know very much about the habits of the brown bear D Alaskans are not creatures of habit Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 40: Elephants will become extinct if man continues killing them A die away B die out C die down D die of Question 41: ~ Man: "I heard you have a part in the school play tonight." ~ Woman: "Yes, and I’m on pins and needles." A nervous B angry C happy D confused Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 42: A thrifty buyer chases fruits and vegetables in season A economical B professional C careful D extravagant Question 43: It is generally believed that almost all young birds are very vulnerable to predators A unbeatable B helpless C dominant D sensitive Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the offer three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 44: A emergency B geothermal C alternative D expensively Question 45: A technology B variety C centenarian D compulsory Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46: Were motorists were to drive carefully, they would have fewer accidents A Motorists are not careful and there are many accidents B Motorists are careful and yet there are many accidents C Motorists are careful and there are few accidents D Motorists are not careful and yet there are few accidents Question 47: "You should have finished the report by now," John told his secretary A John reproached his secretary for not having finished the report B John scolded to his secretary for not having finished the report C John said that his secretary had not finished the report D John reminded his secretary of finishing the report Question 48: Tom should have known better than to ask Dick to help him © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 8/5 A It was wise of Tom to ask Dick to help him B Tom should have asked Dick to help him C Tom asked Dick to help him because he was better than anyone else D Tom asked Dick to help him, but it was foolish of him to so Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair sentences in the following questions Question 49: Their dog was very fierce People didn’t dare to come up to their house A If their dog were not fierce no one would visit their house B They had so fierce a dog that no-one dared come up to their house C They had such a fierce dog so that people didn’t dare to come up to their house D Their dog was not fierce enough for people visit their house Question 50: He hadn’t eaten anything since morning, He took the food eagerly A He took the food eagerly although he had eaten a lot since dawn B He had eaten nothing since dawn so that he took the food eagerly C He took the food eagerly for he had eaten nothing since dawn D He took the food so eagerly that he had eaten nothing since dawn _THE END © Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 9/5 ... days They are also curious and playful Most manifest a fear of humans, but Alaskans prefer not to test these creatures and usually carry noisemakers of some kind to warn the bears of their presence... LIÊN SƠN (Đề thi gồm: 05 trang) ĐỀ KTCL ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 20172018 Môn: TIẾNG ANH – ĐÊ SỐ 124 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Ho va tên thi sinh:……………………………………………………………………... facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used effectively to serve the greatest number of students But there are several disadvantages as well Many faculty complain that eleven-week