The earliest human beings came from France and Slovenia 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 qu[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 772 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 sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 1: No matter how soon we arrive at the conference, Clara will already have spoken A Clara’s speech will be finished, even if we get to the conference quickly B Unlees we get to the conference soon, Clara will start her speech without us C Clara has already spoken, so there's no reason to go to the conference row D If we leave now, we can get to the conference in time for Clara's speech Question 2: The disease spread through the village quickly, owing to the unsanitary conditions A After the disease had spread so rapidly, it was discovered how unsanitary the village was B The disease wouldn't have been so serious if there had been more hygienic awareness in the village C Cleanliness in villages is the key to stopping the rapid spread of disease D The unhygienic state of the village led to the rapid spreaad of the disease Question 3: She was so nervous on the night before her exam that she could hardly sleep A Had it not been for the upcoming exam, she would have slept better B She was too nervous to sleep well the night before her exam C Being so exated, she did not want to sleep the night before the exam D If she had slept bettor the night before her exam, she would have been less nervous 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 4:A castle B battle C little D gentle Question 5:A advocate B advent C adventure D admiral 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 06 to 13 GREEN CARS Many of the world’s cities lie under a permanent blanket of smog People are concerned about global warming, and fuel prices just keep going up and up It’s no surprise, therefore, that in recent years, car manufacturers have been put under pressure to invent a vehicle that is both cheaper to run and better for the environment Finally, after much trial and error, it seems as though they might be making progress, and the future of the car industry is beginning to look a little “greener” One of the first ideas which car manufacturers tried, was to replace engines which run on fossil fuels with electric motors Unfortunately, these vehicles had several drawbacks and they didn’t sell very well The problems were that the batteries of these electric cars ran out very quickly and took a long time to recharge Also, the replacement energy packs were very expensive However, the idea of electric cars has not been scrapped altogether Car manufacturers have improved the concept so that environmentally friendly cars can now be efficient and economical as well This is where the hybrid car, which has both an electric motor and a traditional petrol engine, comes in The electric motor never needs to be recharged and it is much better for the planet than a traditional car In a hybrid car, the engine is controlled by a computer which determines whether the car runs on petrol, electricity, or both When the car needs maximum power, for example, if it is accelerating or climbing a steep hill, it uses all of its resources, whereas at steady speeds it runs only on petrol When slowing down or braking, the electric motor recharges its batteries Hybrid cars are better for the environment because the electric motor can help out whenever it is needed and they have a much smaller engine than a traditional car Also, hybrid cars on the market are made using materials such as aluminium and carbon fibre, which makes them extremely light Both of these factors mean that they use far less petrol than normal cars, so they produce less pollution Of course, hybrid cars aren’t perfect; they still run on fossil fuel and so pollute the environment to some extent However, they may be the first step along the road to cleaner, “greener” cars Car manufacturers are already working on vehicles which run on hydrogen The only emission from these cars is harmless water vapour These are still some way in the future, though, as designers need to think of cheap and safe ways of producing, transporting and storing hydrogen, but at last, it looks like we might be heading in the right direction Question 6: The computer in a hybrid car A helps the car to go up hills B keeps the car running at a steady speed C powers the engine D decides how the car should be powered at any given time Question 7: Hybrid cars are better for the planet because A they are made of special materials B they produce less harmful gases C the electric motor is smaller than a normal engine D they use different fuel to normal cars Question 8: Car manufacturers are trying to invent a new vehicle because A today’s cars produce too much poisonous gas B the car industry is in trouble C today’s cars use too much fuel D it is difficult to drive in cities Question 9: Hybrid cars are not the ideal solution because A they produce carbon fibre B they are made from aluminium C they also use petrol D they not make the roads cleaner Question 10: The electric motor in hybrid cars A has its own petrol engine B takes a long time to be recharged C doesn’t need to recharge its batteries D needs replacement energy packs Question 11: Vehicles which ran on electric motors A had to have their engines replaced B moved very fast C were made of pieces of scrap D were not very popular Question 12: Cars which run on hydrogen are not available yet because A it is difficult to store hydrogen B it is hard to drive them in the right direction C they produce too much water vapour D there is no future for them Question 13: The word “scrapped” is closest in meaning to A thrown away B collided C clashed D fought 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 14: Much experienced in teaching as he is, Dad was put out to grass A made to stop working B cut down in pension C fell in a heart attack D sent to the graveyard Question 15: I smiled at her but she just ignored me A paid no attention intentionally B cut dead C gave consent D annoyed 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: " " ~ B: "Actually, we didn’t go We went to Italy instead." A Did you see the new movie at the Rex’s? B Tell me about France; did you like it? C Was the gondola trip enjoyable? D Let’s make a trip to the Netherlands? Question 17: ~ A: "I hope you have enough money to take a cab home." ~ B: " " A It’s impossible to take a bus at this time Come on Let’s walk home B Yes, we walked halfway then Dan gave us a lift C I took some extra money in case I needed it D Yes Bus is much cheaper 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 18:A desperate B designate C hesitate D inflate Question 19:A memorize B memorial C memorable D memoir 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 20 to 25 In the US, students talk about 'going to college’ even if the institution they attend is a university Most colleges often provide classes only For undergraduate students (20) for a bachelor’s degree Community colleges offer two-year courses leading to an associate’s degree, and afterwards, students transfer (21) a different college or university to continue their studies Universities are larger and also offer courses for graduate students who study in graduate school American high school students who want to study at a university or college have to take a (22) test, such as a SAT or the ACT and then apply directly to between three and six colleges in their last year of high school .(23) are many private colleges and universities but most students choose a public institution because the (24) are lower All universities charge tuition, and students pay extra for room and board Students whose families cannot afford the full amount apply for financial aid package which may be a (25) of grants from the government, a scholarship, a student loan and work-study (= a part-time job at college) [Source: Oxford Guide to British and American Culture 2nd Ed.] Question 20:A studying B taking C following D pursuing Question 21:A for B in C to D at Question 22:A standardized B standardizing C standard D standards Question 23:A They B Those C These D There Question 24:A costs B prices C expenses D rates Question 25:A composition B combination C variety D compound Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 26: He’s a sort of person He doesn’t really care what happens to him A passive B reserved C subdued D quiet Question 27: She has a talent for all the things I’m hopeless A on B of C for D at Question 28: I left the party early I was feeling a bit tired A since B because C as D All are correct Question 29: It’s the third time she’s been skating this week She really enjoy it A had better B must C ought to D should Question 30: I’m going to be with you Mr Henderson Your daughter is a thief A frank B sincere C genuine D open Question 31: It is easy in some regions to .electricity in hydro-electric power stations A fabricate B generate C invent D create Question 32: It’s so cold in here - can you put the heating on? I’m absolutely ! A freezing B chilly C cool D boiling Question 33: They wanted to know if our kitchen the required standards of hygiene A met B reached C fulfilled D gained Question 34: He is a(n) authority on the subject A eminent B quality C expert D prominent Question 35: I thought the film would have a(n) finish, but there was a clever twist towards the end A thrilling B predictable C appealing D nail-biting Question 36: Let’s try to get home quickly before the rain really A sets down B sets off C sets on D sets in Question 37: My uncle specializes Ancient Greek history A of B with C in D on 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 38 to 43 Music can bring us to tears or to our feet, drive us into battle or lull us to sleep Music is indeed remarkable in its power over all humankind, and perhaps for that very reason, no human culture on earth has ever lived without it From discoveries made in France and Slovenia even Neanderthal man, as long as 53,000 years ago, had developed surprisingly sophisticated, sweet-sounding flutes carved from animal bones It is perhaps then, no accident that music should strike such a chord with the limbic system - an ancient part of our brain, evolutionarily speaking, and one that we share with much of the animal kingdom Some researchers even propose that music came into this world long before the human race ever did For example, the fact that whale and human music have so much in common even though our evolutionary paths have not intersected for nearly 60 million years suggests that music may predate humans They assert that rather than being the inventors of music, we are latecomers to the musical scene Humpback whale composers employ many of the same tricks that human songwriters In addition to using similar rhythms, humpbacks keep musical phrases to a few seconds, creating themes out of several phrases before singing the next one Whale songs in general are no longer than symphony movements, perhaps because they have a similar attention span Even though they can sing over a range of seven octaves, the whales typically sing in key, spreading adjacent notes no farther apart than a scale They mix percussive and pure tones in pretty much the same ratios as human composers - and follow their ABA form, in which a theme is presented, elaborated on and then revisited in a slightly modified form Perhaps most amazing, humpback whale songs include repeating refrains that rhyme It has been suggested that whales might use rhymes for exactly the same reasons that we do: as devices to help them remember Whale songs can also be rather catchy When a few humpbacks from the Indian Ocean strayed into the Pacific, some of the whales they met there quickly changed their tunes - singing the new whales’ songs within three short years Some scientists are even tempted to speculate that a universal music awaits discovery Question 38: According to the passage, which of the following is true of humpback whales A they can sing over a range of seven octaves B their tunes are distinctively different from human tunes C they not use rhyme, unlike humans D Whale songs of a particular group cannot be learned by other whales Question 39: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A Humpback whales imitate the way human composers so in creating their own music B The earliest human beings came from France and Slovenia C The research of musical brain will lead to a discovery of a universal music D Music helped to shape the whale brain Question 40: The word “one” in line can be replaced by A the left brain B the right brain C the limbic system D the chord Question 41: The word “refrains” in line 16 is closest in meaning to A notes B musical phrases C sounds D tunes Question 42: The word “sophisticated” in line is closest in meaning to A complex B intricate C entangled D well-developed Question 43: Why did the author write the passage? A To describe the music for some animals, including humans B To show that music is not a human or even modern invention C To illustrate the importance of music to whales D To suggest that music is independent of life forms that use it 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 44: That company sold most sophisticated computer equipment that we had ever found A that B equipment C had ever found D most sophisticated Question 45: When the children are going to visit their grandmother, Henry and I will be going to Europe A are going to visit B will be going to C When D and I Question 46: Among the people present at the bar, the police suspected a thirty-years-old man A suspected B present at the bar C thirty-years-old D Among 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 47: A kidney infection laid her low for a couple of months A got on high horse B stayed in the pink C stood tall D went strong Question 48: Despite vehement opposition from his family, he quit school and became an actor A impassive B passionate C vigorous D enthusiastic 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: I not claim to be much good at basketball I enjoy playing it in my free time A If only I were better at it, I would have more fun playing basketball B I have a lot of fun playing basketball in my spare time despite not being able to describe myself as a very skillful player C I quite enjoy playing basketball in my free time, probably because I am actually quite good at it D I‘m sure I would enjoy playing basketball much more if I could play it Question 50: I didn't want to disturb the meeting I left without saying goodbye A The meeting was disturbed as I left saying goodbye B I left without saying goodbye as I didn‘t want to disturb the meeting C I would rather disturb the meeting than leave without saying goodbye D I disturbed the meeting because I said goodbye 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 247 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 memorial B memorable C memoir D memorize Question 2:A inflate B hesitate C desperate D designate 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 3: Among the people present at the bar, the police suspected a thirty-years-old man A Among B suspected C present at the bar D thirty-years-old Question 4: When the children are going to visit their grandmother, Henry and I will be going to Europe A and I B will be going to C When D are going to visit Question 5: That company sold most sophisticated computer equipment that we had ever found A most sophisticated B equipment C had ever found D that 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 6:A little B gentle C castle D battle Question 7:A admiral B advent C advocate D adventure 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 8: I smiled at her but she just ignored me A paid no attention intentionally B annoyed C gave consent D cut dead Question 9: Much experienced in teaching as he is, Dad was put out to grass A made to stop working B fell in a heart attack C cut down in pension D sent to the graveyard 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 10: Despite vehement opposition from his family, he quit school and became an actor A enthusiastic B vigorous C impassive D passionate Question 11: A kidney infection laid her low for a couple of months A got on high horse B stood tall C stayed in the pink D went strong Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 12: I’m going to be with you Mr Henderson Your daughter is a thief A frank B sincere C open D genuine Question 13: I left the party early I was feeling a bit tired A since B as C All are correct D because Question 14: It’s the third time she’s been skating this week She really enjoy it A ought to B should C must D had better Question 15: He is a(n) authority on the subject A prominent B eminent C quality D expert Question 16: She has a talent for all the things I’m hopeless A of B on C at D for Question 17: I thought the film would have a(n) finish, but there was a clever twist towards the end A appealing B thrilling C nail-biting D predictable Question 18: My uncle specializes Ancient Greek history A of B on C in D with Question 19: They wanted to know if our kitchen the required standards of hygiene A gained B reached C met D fulfilled Question 20: He’s a sort of person He doesn’t really care what happens to him A reserved B subdued C quiet D passive Question 21: It is easy in some regions to .electricity in hydro-electric power stations A fabricate B generate C invent D create Question 22: It’s so cold in here - can you put the heating on? I’m absolutely ! A boiling B cool C freezing D chilly Question 23: Let’s try to get home quickly before the rain really A sets on B sets off C sets down D sets in 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 24 to 29 In the US, students talk about 'going to college’ even if the institution they attend is a university Most colleges often provide classes only For undergraduate students (24) for a bachelor’s degree Community colleges offer two-year courses leading to an associate’s degree, and afterwards, students transfer (25) a different college or university to continue their studies Universities are larger and also offer courses for graduate students who study in graduate school American high school students who want to study at a university or college have to take a (26) test, such as a SAT or the ACT and then apply directly to between three and six colleges in their last year of high school .(27) are many private colleges and universities but most students choose a public institution because the (28) are lower All universities charge tuition, and students pay extra for room and board Students whose families cannot afford the full amount apply for financial aid package which may be a (29) of grants from the government, a scholarship, a student loan and work-study (= a part-time job at college) [Source: Oxford Guide to British and American Culture 2nd Ed.] Question 24:A following B studying C taking D pursuing Question 25:A in B to C at D for Question 26:A standardized B standard C standardizing D standards Question 27:A Those B These C There D They Question 28:A rates B prices C costs D expenses Question 29:A compound B combination C variety D composition 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 30 to 35 Music can bring us to tears or to our feet, drive us into battle or lull us to sleep Music is indeed remarkable in its power over all humankind, and perhaps for that very reason, no human culture on earth has ever lived without it From discoveries made in France and Slovenia even Neanderthal man, as long as 53,000 years ago, had developed surprisingly sophisticated, sweet-sounding flutes carved from animal bones It is perhaps then, no accident that music should strike such a chord with the limbic system - an ancient part of our brain, evolutionarily speaking, and one that we share with much of the animal kingdom Some researchers even propose that music came into this world long before the human race ever did For example, the fact that whale and human music have so much in common even though our evolutionary paths have not intersected for nearly 60 million years suggests that music may predate humans They assert that rather than being the inventors of music, we are latecomers to the musical scene Humpback whale composers employ many of the same tricks that human songwriters In addition to using similar rhythms, humpbacks keep musical phrases to a few seconds, creating themes out of several phrases before singing the next one Whale songs in general are no longer than symphony movements, perhaps because they have a similar attention span Even though they can sing over a range of seven octaves, the whales typically sing in key, spreading adjacent notes no farther apart than a scale They mix percussive and pure tones in pretty much the same ratios as human composers - and follow their ABA form, in which a theme is presented, elaborated on and then revisited in a slightly modified form Perhaps most amazing, humpback whale songs include repeating refrains that rhyme It has been suggested that whales might use rhymes for exactly the same reasons that we do: as devices to help them remember Whale songs can also be rather catchy When a few humpbacks from the Indian Ocean strayed into the Pacific, some of the whales they met there quickly changed their tunes - singing the new whales’ songs within three short years Some scientists are even tempted to speculate that a universal music awaits discovery Question 30: The word “one” in line can be replaced by A the left brain B the limbic system C the chord D the right brain Question 31: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A The research of musical brain will lead to a discovery of a universal music B Music helped to shape the whale brain C Humpback whales imitate the way human composers so in creating their own music D The earliest human beings came from France and Slovenia Question 32: The word “sophisticated” in line is closest in meaning to A complex B entangled C intricate D well-developed Question 33: The word “refrains” in line 16 is closest in meaning to A sounds B notes C musical phrases D tunes Question 34: According to the passage, which of the following is true of humpback whales A Whale songs of a particular group cannot be learned by other whales B they can sing over a range of seven octaves C their tunes are distinctively different from human tunes D they not use rhyme, unlike humans Question 35: Why did the author write the passage? A To show that music is not a human or even modern invention B To suggest that music is independent of life forms that use it C To illustrate the importance of music to whales D To describe the music for some animals, including humans Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 43 GREEN CARS Many of the world’s cities lie under a permanent blanket of smog People are concerned about global warming, and fuel prices just keep going up and up It’s no surprise, therefore, that in recent years, car manufacturers have been put under pressure to invent a vehicle that is both cheaper to run and better for the environment Finally, after much trial and error, it seems as though they might be making progress, and the future of the car industry is beginning to look a little “greener” One of the first ideas which car manufacturers tried, was to replace engines which run on fossil fuels with electric motors Unfortunately, these vehicles had several drawbacks and they didn’t sell very well The problems were that the batteries of these electric cars ran out very quickly and took a long time to recharge Also, the replacement energy packs were very expensive However, the idea of electric cars has not been scrapped altogether Car manufacturers have improved the concept so that environmentally friendly cars can now be efficient and economical as well This is where the hybrid car, which has both an electric motor and a traditional petrol engine, comes in The electric motor never needs to be recharged and it is much better for the planet than a traditional car In a hybrid car, the engine is controlled by a computer which determines whether the car runs on petrol, electricity, or both When the car needs maximum power, for example, if it is accelerating or climbing a steep hill, it uses all of its resources, whereas at steady speeds it runs only on petrol When slowing down or braking, the electric motor recharges its batteries Hybrid cars are better for the environment because the electric motor can help out whenever it is needed and they have a much smaller engine than a traditional car Also, hybrid cars on the market are made using materials such as aluminium and carbon fibre, which makes them extremely light Both of these factors mean that they use far less petrol than normal cars, so they produce less pollution Of course, hybrid cars aren’t perfect; they still run on fossil fuel and so pollute the environment to some extent However, they may be the first step along the road to cleaner, “greener” cars Car manufacturers are already working on vehicles which run on hydrogen The only emission from these cars is harmless water vapour These are still some way in the future, though, as designers need to think of cheap and safe ways of producing, transporting and storing hydrogen, but at last, it looks like we might be heading in the right direction Question 36: The computer in a hybrid car A powers the engine B helps the car to go up hills C decides how the car should be powered at any given time D keeps the car running at a steady speed Question 37: Hybrid cars are better for the planet because A they produce less harmful gases B the electric motor is smaller than a normal engine C they use different fuel to normal cars D they are made of special materials Question 38: The word “scrapped” is closest in meaning to A fought B clashed C collided D thrown away Question 39: Car manufacturers are trying to invent a new vehicle because A the car industry is in trouble B today’s cars produce too much poisonous gas C it is difficult to drive in cities D today’s cars use too much fuel Question 40: Hybrid cars are not the ideal solution because A they are made from aluminium B they not make the roads cleaner C they produce carbon fibre D they also use petrol Question 41: Vehicles which ran on electric motors A were made of pieces of scrap B had to have their engines replaced C moved very fast D were not very popular Question 42: Cars which run on hydrogen are not available yet because A it is difficult to store hydrogen B it is hard to drive them in the right direction C there is no future for them D they produce too much water vapour Question 43: The electric motor in hybrid cars A doesn’t need to recharge its batteries B takes a long time to be recharged C has its own petrol engine D needs replacement energy packs 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 44: I not claim to be much good at basketball I enjoy playing it in my free time A I have a lot of fun playing basketball in my spare time despite not being able to describe myself as a very skillful player B If only I were better at it, I would have more fun playing basketball C I quite enjoy playing basketball in my free time, probably because I am actually quite good at it D I‘m sure I would enjoy playing basketball much more if I could play it Question 45: I didn't want to disturb the meeting I left without saying goodbye A I would rather disturb the meeting than leave without saying goodbye B I left without saying goodbye as I didn‘t want to disturb the meeting C The meeting was disturbed as I left saying goodbye D I disturbed the meeting because I said goodbye 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 46: ~ A: "I hope you have enough money to take a cab home." ~ B: " " A Yes Bus is much cheaper B Yes, we walked halfway then Dan gave us a lift C I took some extra money in case I needed it D It’s impossible to take a bus at this time Come on Let’s walk home Question 47: ~ A: " " ~ B: "Actually, we didn’t go We went to Italy instead." A Tell me about France; did you like it? B Let’s make a trip to the Netherlands? C Did you see the new movie at the Rex’s? D Was the gondola trip enjoyable? 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: She was so nervous on the night before her exam that she could hardly sleep A Had it not been for the upcoming exam, she would have slept better B She was too nervous to sleep well the night before her exam C Being so exated, she did not want to sleep the night before the exam D If she had slept bettor the night before her exam, she would have been less nervous Question 49: The disease spread through the village quickly, owing to the unsanitary conditions A The disease wouldn't have been so serious if there had been more hygienic awareness in the village B The unhygienic state of the village led to the rapid spreaad of the disease C After the disease had spread so rapidly, it was discovered how unsanitary the village was D Cleanliness in villages is the key to stopping the rapid spread of disease Question 50: No matter how soon we arrive at the conference, Clara will already have spoken A Clara’s speech will be finished, even if we get to the conference quickly B If we leave now, we can get to the conference in time for Clara's speech C Unlees we get to the conference soon, Clara will start her speech without us D Clara has already spoken, so there's no reason to go to the conference row 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 693 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 00 to 00 In the US, students talk about 'going to college’ even if the institution they attend is a university Most colleges often provide classes only For undergraduate students (1) for a bachelor’s degree Community colleges offer two-year courses leading to an associate’s degree, and afterwards, students transfer (2) a different college or university to continue their studies Universities are larger and also offer courses for graduate students who study in graduate school American high school students who want to study at a university or college have to take a (3) test, such as a SAT or the ACT and then apply directly to between three and six colleges in their last year of high school .(4) are many private colleges and universities but most students choose a public institution because the (5) are lower All universities charge tuition, and students pay extra for room and board Students whose families cannot afford the full amount apply for financial aid package which may be a (6) of grants from the government, a scholarship, a student loan and work-study (= a part-time job at college) [Source: Oxford Guide to British and American Culture 2nd Ed.] Question 1:A taking B pursuing C studying D following Question 2:A to B in C for D at Question 3:A standardizing B standardized C standard D standards Question 4:A There B Those C They D These Question 5:A costs B expenses C prices D rates Question 6:A compound B variety C composition D combination 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 7:A adventure B advocate C admiral D advent Question 8:A battle B little C gentle D castle 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 9: A kidney infection laid her low for a couple of months A stayed in the pink B got on high horse C stood tall D went strong Question 10: Despite vehement opposition from his family, he quit school and became an actor A passionate B vigorous C enthusiastic D impassive 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 11: No matter how soon we arrive at the conference, Clara will already have spoken A Clara’s speech will be finished, even if we get to the conference quickly B Unlees we get to the conference soon, Clara will start her speech without us C Clara has already spoken, so there's no reason to go to the conference row D If we leave now, we can get to the conference in time for Clara's speech Question 12: The disease spread through the village quickly, owing to the unsanitary conditions A The unhygienic state of the village led to the rapid spreaad of the disease B Cleanliness in villages is the key to stopping the rapid spread of disease C After the disease had spread so rapidly, it was discovered how unsanitary the village was D The disease wouldn't have been so serious if there had been more hygienic awareness in the village Question 13: She was so nervous on the night before her exam that she could hardly sleep A Being so exated, she did not want to sleep the night before the exam B She was too nervous to sleep well the night before her exam C If she had slept bettor the night before her exam, she would have been less nervous D Had it not been for the upcoming exam, she would have slept better Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 14: It’s the third time she’s been skating this week She really enjoy it A must B should C ought to D had better Question 15: I’m going to be with you Mr Henderson Your daughter is a thief A genuine B sincere C frank D open Question 16: Let’s try to get home quickly before the rain really A sets on B sets down C sets off D sets in Question 17: He’s a sort of person He doesn’t really care what happens to him A quiet B reserved C passive D subdued Question 18: I thought the film would have a(n) finish, but there was a clever twist towards the end A nail-biting B appealing C predictable D thrilling Question 19: I left the party early I was feeling a bit tired A since B because C as D All are correct Question 20: She has a talent for all the things I’m hopeless A of B on C for D at Question 21: It’s so cold in here - can you put the heating on? I’m absolutely ! A cool B chilly C freezing D boiling Question 22: My uncle specializes Ancient Greek history A of B with C on D in Question 23: He is a(n) authority on the subject A prominent B quality C eminent D expert Question 24: It is easy in some regions to .electricity in hydro-electric power stations A generate B invent C fabricate D create Question 25: They wanted to know if our kitchen the required standards of hygiene A met B reached C gained D fulfilled 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 26: ~ A: " " ~ B: "Actually, we didn’t go We went to Italy instead." A Let’s make a trip to the Netherlands? B Tell me about France; did you like it? C Was the gondola trip enjoyable? D Did you see the new movie at the Rex’s? Question 27: ~ A: "I hope you have enough money to take a cab home." ~ B: " " A I took some extra money in case I needed it B Yes Bus is much cheaper C Yes, we walked halfway then Dan gave us a lift D It’s impossible to take a bus at this time Come on Let’s walk home 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 28: Much experienced in teaching as he is, Dad was put out to grass A cut down in pension B fell in a heart attack C sent to the graveyard D made to stop working Question 29: I smiled at her but she just ignored me A cut dead B annoyed C gave consent D paid no attention intentionally 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 30 to 35 Music can bring us to tears or to our feet, drive us into battle or lull us to sleep Music is indeed remarkable in its power over all humankind, and perhaps for that very reason, no human culture on earth has ever lived without it From discoveries made in France and Slovenia even Neanderthal man, as long as 53,000 years ago, had developed surprisingly sophisticated, sweet-sounding flutes carved from animal bones It is perhaps then, no accident that music should strike such a chord with the limbic system - an ancient part of our brain, evolutionarily speaking, and one that we share with much of the animal kingdom Some researchers even propose that music came into this world long before the human race ever did For example, the fact that whale and human music have so much in common even though our evolutionary paths have not intersected for nearly 60 million years suggests that music may predate humans They assert that rather than being the inventors of music, we are latecomers to the musical scene Humpback whale composers employ many of the same tricks that human songwriters In addition to using similar rhythms, humpbacks keep musical phrases to a few seconds, creating themes out of several phrases before singing the next one Whale songs in general are no longer than symphony movements, perhaps because they have a similar attention span Even though they can sing over a range of seven octaves, the whales typically sing in key, spreading adjacent notes no farther apart than a scale They mix percussive and pure tones in pretty much the same ratios as human composers - and follow their ABA form, in which a theme is presented, elaborated on and then revisited in a slightly modified form Perhaps most amazing, humpback whale songs include repeating refrains that rhyme It has been suggested that whales might use rhymes for exactly the same reasons that we do: as devices to help them remember Whale songs can also be rather catchy When a few humpbacks from the Indian Ocean strayed into the Pacific, some of the whales they met there quickly changed their tunes - singing the new whales’ songs within three short years Some scientists are even tempted to speculate that a universal music awaits discovery Question 30: The word “refrains” in line 16 is closest in meaning to A tunes B sounds C musical phrases D notes Question 31: Why did the author write the passage? A To illustrate the importance of music to whales B To describe the music for some animals, including humans C To suggest that music is independent of life forms that use it D To show that music is not a human or even modern invention Question 32: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A The earliest human beings came from France and Slovenia B Music helped to shape the whale brain C The research of musical brain will lead to a discovery of a universal music D Humpback whales imitate the way human composers so in creating their own music Question 33: According to the passage, which of the following is true of humpback whales A they not use rhyme, unlike humans B their tunes are distinctively different from human tunes C they can sing over a range of seven octaves D Whale songs of a particular group cannot be learned by other whales Question 34: The word “sophisticated” in line is closest in meaning to A intricate B complex C entangled D well-developed Question 35: The word “one” in line can be replaced by A the left brain B the limbic system C the chord D the right brain 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 36:A designate B desperate C hesitate D inflate Question 37:A memorize B memorial C memoir D memorable 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 38 to 45 GREEN CARS Many of the world’s cities lie under a permanent blanket of smog People are concerned about global warming, and fuel prices just keep going up and up It’s no surprise, therefore, that in recent years, car manufacturers have been put under pressure to invent a vehicle that is both cheaper to run and better for the environment Finally, after much trial and error, it seems as though they might be making progress, and the future of the car industry is beginning to look a little “greener” One of the first ideas which car manufacturers tried, was to replace engines which run on fossil fuels with electric motors Unfortunately, these vehicles had several drawbacks and they didn’t sell very well The problems were that the batteries of these electric cars ran out very quickly and took a long time to recharge Also, the replacement energy packs were very expensive However, the idea of electric cars has not been scrapped altogether Car manufacturers have improved the concept so that environmentally friendly cars can now be efficient and economical as well This is where the hybrid car, which has both an electric motor and a traditional petrol engine, comes in The electric motor never needs to be recharged and it is much better for the planet than a traditional car In a hybrid car, the engine is controlled by a computer which determines whether the car runs on petrol, electricity, or both When the car needs maximum power, for example, if it is accelerating or climbing a steep hill, it uses all of its resources, whereas at steady speeds it runs only on petrol When slowing down or braking, the electric motor recharges its batteries Hybrid cars are better for the environment because the electric motor can help out whenever it is needed and they have a much smaller engine than a traditional car Also, hybrid cars on the market are made using materials such as aluminium and carbon fibre, which makes them extremely light Both of these factors mean that they use far less petrol than normal cars, so they produce less pollution Of course, hybrid cars aren’t perfect; they still run on fossil fuel and so pollute the environment to some extent However, they may be the first step along the road to cleaner, “greener” cars Car manufacturers are already working on vehicles which run on hydrogen The only emission from these cars is harmless water vapour These are still some way in the future, though, as designers need to think of cheap and safe ways of producing, transporting and storing hydrogen, but at last, it looks like we might be heading in the right direction Question 38: Hybrid cars are better for the planet because A they produce less harmful gases B the electric motor is smaller than a normal engine C they use different fuel to normal cars D they are made of special materials Question 39: Car manufacturers are trying to invent a new vehicle because A it is difficult to drive in cities B the car industry is in trouble C today’s cars use too much fuel D today’s cars produce too much poisonous gas Question 40: Vehicles which ran on electric motors A were not very popular B had to have their engines replaced C moved very fast D were made of pieces of scrap Question 41: Cars which run on hydrogen are not available yet because A there is no future for them B it is difficult to store hydrogen C they produce too much water vapour D it is hard to drive them in the right direction Question 42: The electric motor in hybrid cars A needs replacement energy packs B has its own petrol engine C takes a long time to be recharged D doesn’t need to recharge its batteries Question 43: Hybrid cars are not the ideal solution because A they produce carbon fibre B they also use petrol C they not make the roads cleaner D they are made from aluminium Question 44: The computer in a hybrid car A keeps the car running at a steady speed B powers the engine C helps the car to go up hills D decides how the car should be powered at any given time Question 45: The word “scrapped” is closest in meaning to A collided B fought C thrown away D clashed 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 46: When the children are going to visit their grandmother, Henry and I will be going to Europe A will be going to B are going to visit C and I D When Question 47: Among the people present at the bar, the police suspected a thirty-years-old man A thirty-years-old B present at the bar C suspected D Among Question 48: That company sold most sophisticated computer equipment that we had ever found A had ever found B that C equipment D most sophisticated 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: I not claim to be much good at basketball I enjoy playing it in my free time A I‘m sure I would enjoy playing basketball much more if I could play it B I quite enjoy playing basketball in my free time, probably because I am actually quite good at it C If only I were better at it, I would have more fun playing basketball D I have a lot of fun playing basketball in my spare time despite not being able to describe myself as a very skillful player Question 50: I didn't want to disturb the meeting I left without saying goodbye A The meeting was disturbed as I left saying goodbye B I left without saying goodbye as I didn‘t want to disturb the meeting C I disturbed the meeting because I said goodbye D I would rather disturb the meeting than leave without saying goodbye 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 667 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 hesitate B designate C desperate D inflate Question 2:A memoir B memorable C memorize D memorial Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 3: Much experienced in teaching as he is, Dad was put out to grass A cut down in pension B made to stop working C sent to the graveyard D fell in a heart attack Question 4: I smiled at her but she just ignored me A gave consent B paid no attention intentionally C annoyed D cut dead Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: He’s a sort of person He doesn’t really care what happens to him A quiet B passive C reserved D subdued Question 6: I’m going to be with you Mr Henderson Your daughter is a thief A frank B sincere C open D genuine Question 7: I left the party early I was feeling a bit tired A since B as C because D All are correct Question 8: Let’s try to get home quickly before the rain really A sets down B sets on C sets in D sets off Question 9: He is a(n) authority on the subject A expert B quality C prominent D eminent Question 10: It’s so cold in here - can you put the heating on? I’m absolutely ! A cool B boiling C chilly D freezing Question 11: She has a talent for all the things I’m hopeless A of B on C for D at Question 12: I thought the film would have a(n) finish, but there was a clever twist towards the end A predictable B nail-biting C appealing D thrilling Question 13: It’s the third time she’s been skating this week She really enjoy it A ought to B should C had better D must Question 14: It is easy in some regions to .electricity in hydro-electric power stations A invent B generate C create D fabricate Question 15: My uncle specializes Ancient Greek history A with B of C in D on Question 16: They wanted to know if our kitchen the required standards of hygiene A reached B fulfilled C met D gained 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 gentle B little C castle D battle Question 18:A advocate B admiral C adventure D advent 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: A kidney infection laid her low for a couple of months A got on high horse B stayed in the pink C went strong D stood tall Question 20: Despite vehement opposition from his family, he quit school and became an actor A vigorous B passionate C impassive D enthusiastic 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 21: I not claim to be much good at basketball I enjoy playing it in my free time A I quite enjoy playing basketball in my free time, probably because I am actually quite good at it B I‘m sure I would enjoy playing basketball much more if I could play it C I have a lot of fun playing basketball in my spare time despite not being able to describe myself as a very skillful player D If only I were better at it, I would have more fun playing basketball Question 22: I didn't want to disturb the meeting I left without saying goodbye A I left without saying goodbye as I didn‘t want to disturb the meeting B I would rather disturb the meeting than leave without saying goodbye C I disturbed the meeting because I said goodbye D The meeting was disturbed as I left saying goodbye 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 In the US, students talk about 'going to college’ even if the institution they attend is a university Most colleges often provide classes only For undergraduate students (23) for a bachelor’s degree Community colleges offer two-year courses leading to an associate’s degree, and afterwards, students transfer (24) a different college or university to continue their studies Universities are larger and also offer courses for graduate students who study in graduate school American high school students who want to study at a university or college have to take a (25) test, such as a SAT or the ACT and then apply directly to between three and six colleges in their last year of high school .(26) are many private colleges and universities but most students choose a public institution because the (27) are lower All universities charge tuition, and students pay extra for room and board Students whose families cannot afford the full amount apply for financial aid package which may be a (28) of grants from the government, a scholarship, a student loan and work-study (= a part-time job at college) [Source: Oxford Guide to British and American Culture 2nd Ed.] Question 23:A studying B following C taking D pursuing Question 24:A in B for C to D at Question 25:A standardizing B standard C standards D standardized Question 26:A These B They C There D Those Question 27:A rates B prices C costs D expenses Question 28:A variety B combination C compound D composition 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 GREEN CARS Many of the world’s cities lie under a permanent blanket of smog People are concerned about global warming, and fuel prices just keep going up and up It’s no surprise, therefore, that in recent years, car manufacturers have been put under pressure to invent a vehicle that is both cheaper to run and better for the environment Finally, after much trial and error, it seems as though they might be making progress, and the future of the car industry is beginning to look a little “greener” One of the first ideas which car manufacturers tried, was to replace engines which run on fossil fuels with electric motors Unfortunately, these vehicles had several drawbacks and they didn’t sell very well The problems were that the batteries of these electric cars ran out very quickly and took a long time to recharge Also, the replacement energy packs were very expensive However, the idea of electric cars has not been scrapped altogether Car manufacturers have improved the concept so that environmentally friendly cars can now be efficient and economical as well This is where the hybrid car, which has both an electric motor and a traditional petrol engine, comes in The electric motor never needs to be recharged and it is much better for the planet than a traditional car In a hybrid car, the engine is controlled by a computer which determines whether the car runs on petrol, electricity, or both When the car needs maximum power, for example, if it is accelerating or climbing a steep hill, it uses all of its resources, whereas at steady speeds it runs only on petrol When slowing down or braking, the electric motor recharges its batteries Hybrid cars are better for the environment because the electric motor can help out whenever it is needed and they have a much smaller engine than a traditional car Also, hybrid cars on the market are made using materials such as aluminium and carbon fibre, which makes them extremely light Both of these factors mean that they use far less petrol than normal cars, so they produce less pollution Of course, hybrid cars aren’t perfect; they still run on fossil fuel and so pollute the environment to some extent However, they may be the first step along the road to cleaner, “greener” cars Car manufacturers are already working on vehicles which run on hydrogen The only emission from these cars is harmless water vapour These are still some way in the future, though, as designers need to think of cheap and safe ways of producing, transporting and storing hydrogen, but at last, it looks like we might be heading in the right direction Question 29: Vehicles which ran on electric motors A were made of pieces of scrap B had to have their engines replaced C moved very fast D were not very popular Question 30: Hybrid cars are not the ideal solution because A they not make the roads cleaner B they produce carbon fibre C they also use petrol D they are made from aluminium Question 31: Hybrid cars are better for the planet because A they produce less harmful gases B the electric motor is smaller than a normal engine C they are made of special materials D they use different fuel to normal cars Question 32: Cars which run on hydrogen are not available yet because A there is no future for them B it is hard to drive them in the right direction C it is difficult to store hydrogen D they produce too much water vapour Question 33: Car manufacturers are trying to invent a new vehicle because A today’s cars use too much fuel B it is difficult to drive in cities C the car industry is in trouble D today’s cars produce too much poisonous gas Question 34: The electric motor in hybrid cars A has its own petrol engine B doesn’t need to recharge its batteries C takes a long time to be recharged D needs replacement energy packs Question 35: The computer in a hybrid car A decides how the car should be powered at any given time B keeps the car running at a steady speed C powers the engine D helps the car to go up hills Question 36: The word “scrapped” is closest in meaning to A collided B fought C thrown away D clashed 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 Music can bring us to tears or to our feet, drive us into battle or lull us to sleep Music is indeed remarkable in its power over all humankind, and perhaps for that very reason, no human culture on earth has ever lived without it From discoveries made in France and Slovenia even Neanderthal man, as long as 53,000 years ago, had developed surprisingly sophisticated, sweet-sounding flutes carved from animal bones It is perhaps then, no accident that music should strike such a chord with the limbic system - an ancient part of our brain, evolutionarily speaking, and one that we share with much of the animal kingdom Some researchers even propose that music came into this world long before the human race ever did For example, the fact that whale and human music have so much in common even though our evolutionary paths have not intersected for nearly 60 million years suggests that music may predate humans They assert that rather than being the inventors of music, we are latecomers to the musical scene Humpback whale composers employ many of the same tricks that human songwriters In addition to using similar rhythms, humpbacks keep musical phrases to a few seconds, creating themes out of several phrases before singing the next one Whale songs in general are no longer than symphony movements, perhaps because they have a similar attention span Even though they can sing over a range of seven octaves, the whales typically sing in key, spreading adjacent notes no farther apart than a scale They mix percussive and pure tones in pretty much the same ratios as human composers - and follow their ABA form, in which a theme is presented, elaborated on and then revisited in a slightly modified form Perhaps most amazing, humpback whale songs include repeating refrains that rhyme It has been suggested that whales might use rhymes for exactly the same reasons that we do: as devices to help them remember Whale songs can also be rather catchy When a few humpbacks from the Indian Ocean strayed into the Pacific, some of the whales they met there quickly changed their tunes - singing the new whales’ songs within three short years Some scientists are even tempted to speculate that a universal music awaits discovery Question 37: Why did the author write the passage? A To suggest that music is independent of life forms that use it B To show that music is not a human or even modern invention C To illustrate the importance of music to whales D To describe the music for some animals, including humans Question 38: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A Music helped to shape the whale brain B Humpback whales imitate the way human composers so in creating their own music C The earliest human beings came from France and Slovenia D The research of musical brain will lead to a discovery of a universal music Question 39: According to the passage, which of the following is true of humpback whales A they can sing over a range of seven octaves B Whale songs of a particular group cannot be learned by other whales C their tunes are distinctively different from human tunes D they not use rhyme, unlike humans Question 40: The word “sophisticated” in line is closest in meaning to A complex B intricate C well-developed D entangled Question 41: The word “one” in line can be replaced by A the chord B the right brain C the limbic system D the left brain Question 42: The word “refrains” in line 16 is closest in meaning to A tunes B sounds C notes D musical phrases 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: That company sold most sophisticated computer equipment that we had ever found A that B equipment C most sophisticated D had ever found Question 44: When the children are going to visit their grandmother, Henry and I will be going to Europe A When B will be going to C are going to visit D and I Question 45: Among the people present at the bar, the police suspected a thirty-years-old man A thirty-years-old B suspected C present at the bar D Among 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: No matter how soon we arrive at the conference, Clara will already have spoken A Clara has already spoken, so there's no reason to go to the conference row B If we leave now, we can get to the conference in time for Clara's speech C Unlees we get to the conference soon, Clara will start her speech without us D Clara’s speech will be finished, even if we get to the conference quickly Question 47: The disease spread through the village quickly, owing to the unsanitary conditions A The unhygienic state of the village led to the rapid spreaad of the disease B The disease wouldn't have been so serious if there had been more hygienic awareness in the village C Cleanliness in villages is the key to stopping the rapid spread of disease D After the disease had spread so rapidly, it was discovered how unsanitary the village was Question 48: She was so nervous on the night before her exam that she could hardly sleep A If she had slept bettor the night before her exam, she would have been less nervous B Being so exated, she did not want to sleep the night before the exam C Had it not been for the upcoming exam, she would have slept better D She was too nervous to sleep well the night before her exam 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: "I hope you have enough money to take a cab home." ~ B: " " A I took some extra money in case I needed it B Yes Bus is much cheaper C Yes, we walked halfway then Dan gave us a lift D It’s impossible to take a bus at this time Come on Let’s walk home Question 50: ~ A: " " ~ B: "Actually, we didn’t go We went to Italy instead." A Was the gondola trip enjoyable? B Let’s make a trip to the Netherlands? C Tell me about France; did you like it? D Did you see the new movie at the Rex’s? 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 148 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 desperate B inflate C designate D hesitate Question 2:A memoir B memorable C memorize D memorial 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 3:A gentle B little C castle D battle Question 4:A advent B admiral C advocate D adventure 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 5: ~ A: " " ~ B: "Actually, we didn’t go We went to Italy instead." A Was the gondola trip enjoyable? B Let’s make a trip to the Netherlands? C Tell me about France; did you like it? D Did you see the new movie at the Rex’s? Question 6: ~ A: "I hope you have enough money to take a cab home." ~ B: " " A Yes Bus is much cheaper B It’s impossible to take a bus at this time Come on Let’s walk home C I took some extra money in case I needed it D Yes, we walked halfway then Dan gave us a lift 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 7: Much experienced in teaching as he is, Dad was put out to grass A sent to the graveyard B cut down in pension C made to stop working D fell in a heart attack Question 8: I smiled at her but she just ignored me A cut dead B gave consent C paid no attention intentionally D annoyed 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 9: Despite vehement opposition from his family, he quit school and became an actor A passionate B enthusiastic C impassive D vigorous Question 10: A kidney infection laid her low for a couple of months A got on high horse B stayed in the pink C stood tall D went strong 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 11: The disease spread through the village quickly, owing to the unsanitary conditions A After the disease had spread so rapidly, it was discovered how unsanitary the village was B The unhygienic state of the village led to the rapid spreaad of the disease C The disease wouldn't have been so serious if there had been more hygienic awareness in the village D Cleanliness in villages is the key to stopping the rapid spread of disease Question 12: She was so nervous on the night before her exam that she could hardly sleep A Being so exated, she did not want to sleep the night before the exam B If she had slept bettor the night before her exam, she would have been less nervous C She was too nervous to sleep well the night before her exam D Had it not been for the upcoming exam, she would have slept better Question 13: No matter how soon we arrive at the conference, Clara will already have spoken A Clara’s speech will be finished, even if we get to the conference quickly B Clara has already spoken, so there's no reason to go to the conference row C Unlees we get to the conference soon, Clara will start her speech without us D If we leave now, we can get to the conference in time for Clara's speech 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 14 to 19 In the US, students talk about 'going to college’ even if the institution they attend is a university Most colleges often provide classes only For undergraduate students (14) for a bachelor’s degree Community colleges offer two-year courses leading to an associate’s degree, and afterwards, students transfer (15) a different college or university to continue their studies Universities are larger and also offer courses for graduate students who study in graduate school American high school students who want to study at a university or college have to take a (16) test, such as a SAT or the ACT and then apply directly to between three and six colleges in their last year of high school .(17) are many private colleges and universities but most students choose a public institution because the (18) are lower All universities charge tuition, and students pay extra for room and board Students whose families cannot afford the full amount apply for financial aid package which may be a (19) of grants from the government, a scholarship, a student loan and work-study (= a part-time job at college) [Source: Oxford Guide to British and American Culture 2nd Ed.] Question 14:A following B taking C pursuing D studying Question 15:A in B to C for D at Question 16:A standardized B standardizing C standards D standard Question 17:A They B These C There D Those Question 18:A prices B rates C expenses D costs Question 19:A variety B composition C combination D compound Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 20: He’s a sort of person He doesn’t really care what happens to him A passive B reserved C subdued D quiet Question 21: I’m going to be with you Mr Henderson Your daughter is a thief A genuine B open C frank D sincere Question 22: She has a talent for all the things I’m hopeless A for B of C at D on Question 23: He is a(n) authority on the subject A quality B prominent C expert D eminent Question 24: I left the party early I was feeling a bit tired A since B All are correct C because D as Question 25: I thought the film would have a(n) finish, but there was a clever twist towards the end A predictable B nail-biting C thrilling D appealing Question 26: It’s the third time she’s been skating this week She really enjoy it A should B must C had better D ought to Question 27: Let’s try to get home quickly before the rain really A sets in B sets off C sets down D sets on Question 28: My uncle specializes Ancient Greek history A on B of C with D in Question 29: It is easy in some regions to .electricity in hydro-electric power stations A create B generate C invent D fabricate Question 30: It’s so cold in here - can you put the heating on? I’m absolutely ! A chilly B cool C boiling D freezing Question 31: They wanted to know if our kitchen the required standards of hygiene A met B reached C gained D fulfilled 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 32: I not claim to be much good at basketball I enjoy playing it in my free time A I quite enjoy playing basketball in my free time, probably because I am actually quite good at it B I have a lot of fun playing basketball in my spare time despite not being able to describe myself as a very skillful player C I‘m sure I would enjoy playing basketball much more if I could play it D If only I were better at it, I would have more fun playing basketball Question 33: I didn't want to disturb the meeting I left without saying goodbye A I disturbed the meeting because I said goodbye B I would rather disturb the meeting than leave without saying goodbye C I left without saying goodbye as I didn‘t want to disturb the meeting D The meeting was disturbed as I left saying goodbye 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 34: When the children are going to visit their grandmother, Henry and I will be going to Europe A are going to visit B and I C When D will be going to Question 35: Among the people present at the bar, the police suspected a thirty-years-old man A suspected B present at the bar C Among D thirty-years-old Question 36: That company sold most sophisticated computer equipment that we had ever found A that B had ever found C most sophisticated D equipment 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 Music can bring us to tears or to our feet, drive us into battle or lull us to sleep Music is indeed remarkable in its power over all humankind, and perhaps for that very reason, no human culture on earth has ever lived without it From discoveries made in France and Slovenia even Neanderthal man, as long as 53,000 years ago, had developed surprisingly sophisticated, sweet-sounding flutes carved from animal bones It is perhaps then, no accident that music should strike such a chord with the limbic system - an ancient part of our brain, evolutionarily speaking, and one that we share with much of the animal kingdom Some researchers even propose that music came into this world long before the human race ever did For example, the fact that whale and human music have so much in common even though our evolutionary paths have not intersected for nearly 60 million years suggests that music may predate humans They assert that rather than being the inventors of music, we are latecomers to the musical scene Humpback whale composers employ many of the same tricks that human songwriters In addition to using similar rhythms, humpbacks keep musical phrases to a few seconds, creating themes out of several phrases before singing the next one Whale songs in general are no longer than symphony movements, perhaps because they have a similar attention span Even though they can sing over a range of seven octaves, the whales typically sing in key, spreading adjacent notes no farther apart than a scale They mix percussive and pure tones in pretty much the same ratios as human composers - and follow their ABA form, in which a theme is presented, elaborated on and then revisited in a slightly modified form Perhaps most amazing, humpback whale songs include repeating refrains that rhyme It has been suggested that whales might use rhymes for exactly the same reasons that we do: as devices to help them remember Whale songs can also be rather catchy When a few humpbacks from the Indian Ocean strayed into the Pacific, some of the whales they met there quickly changed their tunes - singing the new whales’ songs within three short years Some scientists are even tempted to speculate that a universal music awaits discovery Question 37: Why did the author write the passage? A To suggest that music is independent of life forms that use it B To describe the music for some animals, including humans C To illustrate the importance of music to whales D To show that music is not a human or even modern invention Question 38: The word “one” in line can be replaced by A the chord B the limbic system C the right brain D the left brain Question 39: The word “sophisticated” in line is closest in meaning to A well-developed B complex C intricate D entangled Question 40: According to the passage, which of the following is true of humpback whales A they can sing over a range of seven octaves B Whale songs of a particular group cannot be learned by other whales C their tunes are distinctively different from human tunes D they not use rhyme, unlike humans Question 41: The word “refrains” in line 16 is closest in meaning to A notes B tunes C musical phrases D sounds Question 42: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A Humpback whales imitate the way human composers so in creating their own music B Music helped to shape the whale brain C The research of musical brain will lead to a discovery of a universal music D The earliest human beings came from France and Slovenia Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50 GREEN CARS Many of the world’s cities lie under a permanent blanket of smog People are concerned about global warming, and fuel prices just keep going up and up It’s no surprise, therefore, that in recent years, car manufacturers have been put under pressure to invent a vehicle that is both cheaper to run and better for the environment Finally, after much trial and error, it seems as though they might be making progress, and the future of the car industry is beginning to look a little “greener” One of the first ideas which car manufacturers tried, was to replace engines which run on fossil fuels with electric motors Unfortunately, these vehicles had several drawbacks and they didn’t sell very well The problems were that the batteries of these electric cars ran out very quickly and took a long time to recharge Also, the replacement energy packs were very expensive However, the idea of electric cars has not been scrapped altogether Car manufacturers have improved the concept so that environmentally friendly cars can now be efficient and economical as well This is where the hybrid car, which has both an electric motor and a traditional petrol engine, comes in The electric motor never needs to be recharged and it is much better for the planet than a traditional car In a hybrid car, the engine is controlled by a computer which determines whether the car runs on petrol, electricity, or both When the car needs maximum power, for example, if it is accelerating or climbing a steep hill, it uses all of its resources, whereas at steady speeds it runs only on petrol When slowing down or braking, the electric motor recharges its batteries Hybrid cars are better for the environment because the electric motor can help out whenever it is needed and they have a much smaller engine than a traditional car Also, hybrid cars on the market are made using materials such as aluminium and carbon fibre, which makes them extremely light Both of these factors mean that they use far less petrol than normal cars, so they produce less pollution Of course, hybrid cars aren’t perfect; they still run on fossil fuel and so pollute the environment to some extent However, they may be the first step along the road to cleaner, “greener” cars Car manufacturers are already working on vehicles which run on hydrogen The only emission from these cars is harmless water vapour These are still some way in the future, though, as designers need to think of cheap and safe ways of producing, transporting and storing hydrogen, but at last, it looks like we might be heading in the right direction Question 43: Car manufacturers are trying to invent a new vehicle because A today’s cars use too much fuel B the car industry is in trouble C today’s cars produce too much poisonous gas D it is difficult to drive in cities Question 44: Hybrid cars are better for the planet because A the electric motor is smaller than a normal engine B they use different fuel to normal cars C they are made of special materials D they produce less harmful gases Question 45: The computer in a hybrid car A helps the car to go up hills B powers the engine C decides how the car should be powered at any given time D keeps the car running at a steady speed Question 46: Vehicles which ran on electric motors A were made of pieces of scrap B moved very fast C had to have their engines replaced D were not very popular Question 47: Hybrid cars are not the ideal solution because A they are made from aluminium B they produce carbon fibre C they also use petrol D they not make the roads cleaner Question 48: The word “scrapped” is closest in meaning to A clashed B fought C thrown away D collided Question 49: The electric motor in hybrid cars A has its own petrol engine B doesn’t need to recharge its batteries C needs replacement energy packs D takes a long time to be recharged Question 50: Cars which run on hydrogen are not available yet because A it is difficult to store hydrogen B there is no future for them C they produce too much water vapour D it is hard to drive them in the right direction The End ... whenever it is needed and they have a much smaller engine than a traditional car Also, hybrid cars on the market are made using materials such as aluminium and carbon fibre, which makes them extremely... very reason, no human culture on earth has ever lived without it From discoveries made in France and Slovenia even Neanderthal man, as long as 53,000 years ago, had developed surprisingly sophisticated,... whenever it is needed and they have a much smaller engine than a traditional car Also, hybrid cars on the market are made using materials such as aluminium and carbon fibre, which makes them extremely