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TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA 2019-2020 LẦN 1
BẮC NINH Môn TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian: 50 phút
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 from 1 to 2.
Câu hỏi 1 (NB): A. passed B. wished C. touched D. moved
Câu hỏi 2 (NB): A. blood B. pool C. food D. tool
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 from 3 to 4.
Câu hỏi 3 (TH): He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week.
A. understanding B. obedient C. fresh D. disobedient
Câu hỏi 4 (VDC): I had no idea that you and he were on such intimate terms. I thought you were
only casual acquaintances.
A. were hostile to each other B. behaved well toward each other
C. hardly knew each other D. were such close friends
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in
the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions from 5 to 6.
Câu hỏi 5 (NB): A. reflect B. contain C. purchase D. suggest
Câu hỏi 6 (NB): A. possession B. politics C. decision D. refusal
Read the 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 7 to 14.
The sculptural legacy that the new United States inherited from its colonial predecessors was far
from a rich one, and in fact, in 1776 sculpture as an art form was still in the hand of artisans and
craftspeople. Stone carvers engraved their motifs of skulls and crossbones and other religious icons of
death into the gray slabs that we still see standing today in old burial grounds. Some skilled
craftspeople made intricately carved wooden ornamentations for furniture or architectural decorations,
while others carved wooden shop signs and ships' figureheads. Although they often achieved
expression and formal excellence in their generally primitive style, they remained artisans skilled in the
craft of carving and constituted a group distinct from what we normally think of as "sculptors" in
today's use of the word.
　　
On the rare occasion when a fine piece of sculpture was desired, Americans turned to foreign
sculptors, as in the 1770's when the cities of New York and Charleston, South Carolina, commissioned
the Englishman Joseph Wilton to make marble statues of William Pitt. Wilton also made a lead
equestrian image of King George III that was created in New York in 1770 and torn down by zealous
patriots six years later. A few marble memorials with carved busts, urns, or other decorations were
produced in England and brought to the colonies to be set in the walls of churches - as in King's Chapel
in Boston. But sculpture as a high art, practiced by artists who knew both the artistic theory of their
RenaissanceBaroque-Rococo predecessors and the various technical procedures of modeling, casting,
and carving rich three-dimensional forms, was not known among Americans in 1776. Indeed, for many
years thereafter, the United States had two groups from which to choose - either the local craftspeople
or the imported talent of European sculptors.
The eighteenth century was not one in which powered sculptural conceptions were developed.
Add to this the timidity with which unschooled artisans originally trained as stonemasons, carpenters,
or cabinetmakers - attacked the medium from which they sculpture made in the United States in the late
eighteenth century.
Câu hỏi 7 (TH): What is the main idea of the passage?
A. There was a great demand for the work of eighteenth-century artisans.
B. American sculptors were hampered by a lack of tools and materials.
C. Skilled sculptors did not exist in the US in the 1770’s.
D. Many foreign sculptors worked in the US after 1776.
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Câu hỏi 8 (TH): It is stated in the first paragraph that the sculptural legacy that the new United States
had from colonial times was ______.
A. not great B. plentiful C. very rich D. not countable
Câu hỏi 9 (VD): The phrase “turned to” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. castigated B. censored C. consulted D. hired
Câu hỏi 10 (TH): The work of which of the following could be seen in burial ground?
A. stone carves B. carpenters C. cabinetmakers D. European sculptors
Câu hỏi 11 (NB): The word “they” in the passage refers to ______.
A. wooden ornamentations B. skilled craftspeople
C. architectural decorations D. wooden shop signs
Câu hỏi 12 (TH): The word "commissioned" in paragraph 2 refers to _________.
A. enabled B. allowed C. conferred D. empowered
Câu hỏi 13 (VD): What can be inferred about the importation of marble memorials from England?
A. Such sculpture was expensive to produce locally than to import.
B. Such sculpture was as prestigious as those made locally.
C. Such sculpture was not available in the US.
D. The materials found abroad were superior.
Câu hỏi 14 (VD): How did the work of American carvers in 1776 differ from that of contemporary
sculptors?
A. It was less time-consuming. B. It was more expensive.
C. It was less refined. D. It was more dangerous.
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 from 15 to 16.
Câu hỏi 15 (TH): Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth.
A. separated B. shared C. marked D. hidden
Câu hỏi 16 (VD): Many inhabitants in the village have been inflicted with cancer due to the polluted
source of water.
A. have fought against B. have prevented C. have suffered from D. have avoided
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 from 17 to 19.
Câu hỏi 17 (VD): Fansipan is the highest mountain in the Indochinese Peninsula.
A. There are some mountains in the Indochinese Peninsula higher than Fansipan.
B. The Indochinese Peninsula includes one of the highest mountains on earth.
C. The highest mountain in the Indochinese Peninsula is exclusive Fansipan.
D. No mountains in the Indochinese Peninsula are higher than Fansipan.
Câu hỏi 18 (VDC): “If I were you, I wouldn’t read the job advertisement and position description
carelessly.”, Helen said.
A. Helen advised me on reading the job advertisement and position description carelessly.
B. Helen recommended that I take no notice of the job advertisement and position
description.
C. I was blamed for not reading the job advertisement and position description carefully by
Helen.
D. Helen advised me against reading the job advertisement and position description
carelessly. Câu hỏi 19 (VDC): It’s possible that Joanna didn’t receive my message.
A. Joanna can’t have received my message. B. Joanna might not have received my message.
C. Joanna may have received my message. D. Joanna might have received my message.
Tsunami is a Japanese word that means harbor wave and is used as the scientific term for seismic
sea wave generated by an undersea earthquake or possibly an undersea landslide or volcanic eruption.
When the ocean floor is tilted or offset during an earthquake, a set of waves is created similar to the
concentric waves generated by an object dropped into the water. Most tsunamis originate along the
Ring of Fire, a zone of volcanoes and seismic activity, 32,500 km long that encircles the Pacific Ocean.
Since 1819, about 40 tsunamis have struck the Hawaiian Islands.
tsunami can have wavelengths, or widths, of 100 to 200 km, and may travel hundreds of
kilometers across the deep ocean, reaching speeds of about 725 to 800 kilometres an hour. Upon
entering shallow coastal waters, the wave, which have been only about half a metre high out at sea,
suddenly grows rapidly. When the wave reaches the shore, it may be 15 m high or more. Tsunamis
have tremendous energy because of the great volume of water affected. They are capable of
obliterating coastal settlements.
Tsunamis should not be confused with storm surges, which are domes of water that rise
underearth hurricanes or cyclones and cause extensive coastal flooding when the storms reach land.
Storm surges are particularly devastating if they occur at high tide. A cyclone and accompanying storm
surges killed an estimated 500,000 people in Bangladesh in 1970. The tsunami which struck south and
southeast Asia in late 2004 killed over 200 thousand people.
Câu hỏi 20 (TH): What does the word “concentric” in paragraph 1 mean?
A. Having a common centre B. Having wavy centres
C. Having wavy movements D. Having many centres
Câu hỏi 21 (NB): What is the greatest speed of tsunami travelling across the deep ocean?
A. 150,000 kilometres an hour B. 200 kilometres an hour
C. 700 kilometres an hour D. 800 kilometres an hour
Câu hỏi 22 (NB): The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
A. Volumes of water B. Coastal waters C. Coastal settlements D. Tsunamis
Câu hỏi 23 (TH): Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Storm surges are domes of water rising underearth hurricanes or cyclones.
B. Storm surges cause extensive coastal flooding.
C. Tsunami only occurs in Asia.
D. A cyclone along with storm surges happened in Asia in 1970.
Câu hỏi 24 (TH): What is the passage mainly about?
A. Where tsunamis originate. B. How tremendous is the energy of a tsunami.
C. Damage caused by tsunamis. D. Facts about tsunamis.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges from 25 to 26.
Câu hỏi 25 (NB): Jane offered Jim some more chicken; however, Jim was full and seemed not to have
another serving. Choose the best response.
Jane: “Would you like some more chicken?”
Jim: “___________. I’m full.”
A. Never mind. B. No, I wouldn’t. C. No, I can’t. D. No, thanks.
Câu hỏi 26 (TH): An old gentleman, who is not sure where to go for the summer holiday, is asking a
travel agent for advice. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Gentleman: “Can you recommend any places for this summer holiday?”
Agent: “________.”
A. Yes, please go to other agencies
B. I don’t think you could afford a tour to Singapore, sir
C. No. You cannot recommend any places
D. A package tour to the Spratly Islands would be perfect, sir
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.
Câu hỏi 27 (TH): Facebook.com’s server IP address could not find in Google Chrome browser
because of the error of Internet connection.
A. Facebook.com’s B. could not find C. because of D. Internet connection
Câu hỏi 28 (NB): My girlfriend and I drink sometimes coffee in the morning in a café near my school.
A. girlfriend B. drink sometimes C. in D. near my school
Câu hỏi 29 (VD): There were inconsiderate amounts of money wasted on large building projects.
A. inconsiderate B. amounts C. wasted D. building
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 30 to 34.
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Having a relationship with someone is important to people around the world; (30) _______,
dating is different from culture to culture. Here are some examples.
Group dating is popular among young people in Europe and Australia. Groups as large as 30
people take part in events, such as going camping or having a party. This is seen as a (31) _______ way
to spend time together, and to help to (32) _______ tension because people feel more comfortable in
the company of friends before deciding whether to go on a one-to-one date.
In Singapore, since many young people stay single, the government has tried its best to
encourage dating. Dating services are offered to single people. One of them is speed dating, in (33)
_______ singles will spend a few minutes talking to one person before moving on to meet the next one.
Online dating is a common way of (34) _______ in the United States. Internet companies are
now offering a service called ‘online dating assistant’ to help busy people to find a partner. An assistant
helps customers to build their profiles, selects potential matches, and then sends several emails to the
possible matches until the two people agree to meet face to face.
Câu hỏi 30 (TH): A. although B. and C. however D. despite
Câu hỏi 31 (NB): A. safe B. savings C. safely D. save
Câu hỏi 32 (VD): A. deteriorate B. ease C. refrain D. escape
Câu hỏi 33 (NB): A. when B. that C. which D. whom
Câu hỏi 34 (VD): A. matchtaking B. matchgoing C. matchcatching D. matchmaking
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions from 35 to 48.
Câu hỏi 35 (NB): Of all the world’s major oceans, ________ Arctic Ocean is ________ shallowest.
A. the - the B. an - the C. Ø - the D. a - the
Câu hỏi 36 (NB): If you do what you tell others, they ________ in you.
A. believe B. won’t believe C. will believe D. would believe
Câu hỏi 37 (NB): We ________ in silence when he suddenly ________ me to help him.
A. walked - asked B. were walking - asked
C. walked - was asking D. were walking - was asking
Câu hỏi 38 (TH): Make sure you mix the ingredients well, _______ you might get up lumps in your
cake.
A. otherwise B. supposing C. unless D. provided
Câu hỏi 39 (TH): To protect _______ hackers, security experts advise longer passwords _______
combinations of upper and lowercase letters, as well as numbers.
A. against - in B. from - to C. on - between D. against - with
Câu hỏi 40 (VD): _______ as the representative at the conference, she felt extremely proud of herself.
A. On choosing B. Having been chosen
C. Be chosen D. Having chosen
Câu hỏi 41 (TH): Applications _______ in after 30 April will not be considered.
A. sent B. send C. that is sent D. which sent
Câu hỏi 42 (VDC): I won’t buy that car because it has too much _______ on it.
A. ups and downs B. white tie C. wear and tear D. odds and ends
Câu hỏi 43 (TH): Don’t worry! Our new product will keep you bathroom clean and _______.
A. odour B. odourless C. odourlessly D. odourful
Câu hỏi 44 (TH): It’s important to project a(n) _______ image during the interview.
A. optimistic B. cheerful C. positive D. upbeat
Câu hỏi 45 (VD): Part time jobs give us freedom to _______ our own interest.
A. pursue B. chase C. seek D. catch
Câu hỏi 46 (VD): Van Gogh suffered from depression _______ by overwork and ill-health.
A. taken up B. pull through C. coming about D. brought on
Câu hỏi 47 (TH): Jane would never forget _______ first prize in such a prestigious competition.
A. to have awarded B. being awarded C. having awarded D. to be awarded
Câu hỏi 48 (TH): There has been a widespread _______ about whether North Korea has successfully
miniaturized a nuclear weapon and whether it has a working H-bomb.
A. gossip B. rumour C. challenge D. doubt
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each
of the pair of sentences in the following questions from 49 to 50.
Câu hỏi 49 (VDC): The basketball team knew they lost the match. They soon started to blame each
other.
A. Not only did the basketball team lose the match but they blamed each other as well.
B. Hardly had the basketball team known they lost the match when they started to blame each other.
C. No sooner had the basketball team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the
match.
D. As soon as they blamed each other, the basketball team knew they lost the match.
Câu hỏi 50 (VDC): I invited Rachel to my party, but she couldn’t come. She had arranged to do
something else.
A. Without having arranged to do something else, Rachel would have come to my party as invited.
B. If it hadn’t been for her arrangement for something else, Rachel would come to my party as
invited.
C. Rachel would have come to my party, unless she hadn’t arranged to so something else.
D. If Rachel hadn’t arranged to do something else, she would come to my party as invited.
Đề số 2:
SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO NGHỆ KÌ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2020
AN Bài thi: TIẾNG ANH
LIÊN TRƯỜNG THPT Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from the others.
Câu 1: A. followed B. rained C. stopped D. believed
Câu 2: A. pressure B. depression C. possibly D. aggression
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.
Câu 3: A. wonderful B. educate C. destruction D. popular
Câu 4: A. maintain B. beauty C. decide D. receive
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best complete each
of the following questions.
Câu 5: Demands have been ____ for the immediate distribution of food to the refugees.
A. taken B. made C. done D. given
Câu 6: His name is on the ____ of my tongue, but I just can’t think of it.
A. point B. edge C. tip D. end
Câu 7: ____by the brain and nerves, the nervous system allows us to move, talk, and feel emotions.
A. led B. leading C. having been led D. lead
Câu 8: I don’t need a car; we live ___ easy reach of the shops.
A. within B. upon C. at D. towards
Câu 9: They _____ hard to solve the maths problem when Ted came up with the answer.
A. have tried B. are trying C. were trying D. tried
Câu 10: The meat price _____ so high now if it hadn’t been for the African swine fever months ago.
A. won’t be B. wouldn’t have been C. isn’t D. wouldn’t be
Câu 11: A fire must have readily available supply of oxygen. _____, it will stop.
A. Consequently B. However C. Furthermore D. Otherwise
Câu 12: In order to ____ their goals in college, students need to invest the maximum amount of time,
money and energy in their studies.
A. achieve B. establish C. catch D. manage
Câu 13: Mary attempted to ____ herself with her new boss by volunteering to take extra work.
A. ingratitate B. please C. comment D. gratify
Câu 14: Students can gain _____ benefits from learning to work together.
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A. consideration B. considerable C. considering D. considerate
Câu 15: They expect ____ to the farewell party but they weren’t.
A. to have invited B. to be invited C. to invite D. to have been invited
Câu 16: Sir Humphrey has been ____ MP for five years.
A. the B. a C. an D. no article
Câu 17: Many people were shocked by ____ for leaking out the secrets.
A. he sued B. his sueing C. he was sued D. his being sued
Câu 18: The new sports complex will accommodate an Olympic- sized swimming pool and other
____, including a fitness center and a spa, to name just a few.
A. categories B. qualities C. facilities D. supplies
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence which has the same
meaning as the given one.
Câu 19: We have to cancel our project due to lack of capital.
A. We have to call off our project because we don't have enough money.
B. Owing to lack of money we will begin our project later than usual.
C. Our project has to be postponed because we don't have capital.
D. Our project has to be carried out in a place far from the capital.
Câu 20: I can't explain but Tommy is being very rude lately.
A. Tommy is rude so I need an explanation. B. Being rude is not a Tommy's character.
C. Being rude is Tommy's nature. D. Tommy is usually so rude that I can't explain.
Câu 21: "Have you got any free time next week?" Mandy asked.
A. Mandy asked if I have any free time the next week.
B. Mandy asked if I had any free time the week following.
C. Mandy asked if she has got any free time the next week.
D. Mandy asked if I had got any free time the following week.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part.
Câu 22: When the company is privatized, you should avail yourself of the opportunity and buy some
shares.
A. get to know about B. take advantage of C. create for yourself D. keep pace with
Câu 23: Many species have become extinct each year before biologists can identify them.
A. endanger B. exploit C. destroy D. discover
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is OPPOSITE
in meaning to the underlined part.
Câu 24: Inadequate supply of oxygen to the blood can cause death within minutes.
A. sufficient B. useful C. nonexistent D. Rich
Câu 25: Life on Earth has continually been in flux as slow physical and chemical changes have
occurred in here.
A. producing B. changing C. breaking D. staying unchanged
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete the following exchanges.
Câu 26: "I wonder if you could do something for me." - “………………..”
A. I'm afraid I won't come. B. No, thanks. C. What's it like? D. It depends on what it is.
Câu 27: "Do you like the advanced training course you're taking, James?" - “…………………….”
A. By and large, yes B. No, not everyone C. No, thanks D. Not me, I'm still waiting
Read the text below and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate which
answer best fits each space from questions 28 to 32
PAPER
“Just imagine a day without paper”, reads one advertisement for a Finnish paper company. It adds,
“You almost certainly see our products every day.” And they're right. But in most industrial countries,
people are so (28)……to paper - whether it's for holding their groceries, for drying their hands or for
providing them with the daily news - that its (29)…………..in their daily lives passes largely
unnoticed.
At one (30)………, paper was in short supply and was used mainly for important documents,
but more recently, growing economies and new technologies have (31)……….a dramatic increase in
the amount of paper used. Today, there are more than 450 different grades of paper, all designed for a
different purpose.
Decades ago, some people predicted a “paperless office”. Instead, the widespread use of new
technologies has gone hand-in-hand with an increased use of paper. Research into the relationship
between paper use and the use of computers has shown that the general (32)…….is likely to be one of
growth and interdependence.
However, the costs involved in paper production, in terms of the world's land, water and air
resources, are high. This raises some important questions. How much paper do we really need and how
much is wasted?
Câu 28: A. familiar B. accustomed C. acquainted D. conscious
Câu 29: A. service B. role C. task D. operation
Câu 30: A. date B. time C. instance D. occasion
Câu 31: A. drawn up B. come around C. brought about D. called on
Câu 32: A. system B. order C. method D. trend
Read the passage carefully, then mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answers from question 33 to 37
Many people are unaware of how pesticides affect our food supplies. Health risks are the inevitable
result. Pesticides can run off into nearby streams, where they are carried from their original dispersal
site. This is how pesticides end up in drinking water, fish and game. And because of wind, rain, and
evaporation, residues routinely show up in animals in the remostest parts of the world. For example, if
grain fields on rough lands are sprayed with pesticides, residues can show up in poultry, eggs, milk,
and butter. The end result is that every food we eat carries pesticides as the inevitable consequence of
spraying crops with these poisons. And human exposure doesn’t even end there residues are transferred
from mother to child through the placenta and mother’s milk.
Câu 33: The main idea of this paragraph is that ____.
A. pesticides poison our drinking water by entering our groundwater and streams
B. pesticides pose great danger to human life
C. pesticides residues are found throughout the world
D. pesticides residues spread through – out our food chain
Câu 34: According to the paragraph, children ingest pesticides by way of _____.
A. various foods and liquids B. their mother’s milk
C. contaminated drinking water D. eating poultry and eggs
Câu 35: Pesticides residues wind up in poultry, eggs, and butter because____.
A. farmers are careless about cleaning their fields after harvest
B. crops grown for animal feed are sprayed with pesticides.
C. cows and chickens drink large quantities of contaminated water
D. pesticides become harmless after killing insect pests.
Câu 36: A lesson that can be learned from the use of pesticides by washing our fruits and vegetables:
A. canned or frozen foods are much safer than fresh produce.
B. before world war II, farmers were able to grow crops without pesticides.
C. our government should ban pesticides used in our food.
D. most of us can avoid the effects of pesticides by washing our fruits and vegetables.
Câu 37: Which of the following sentences is an opinion?
A. Residues are transferred from mother to child through the placenta.
B. Pesticides end up in drinking water, fish and game.
C. The government exaggerates the dangers of pesticides in our food supplies.
D. The food we eat contains pesticides from crop sprays.
Câu 38: As the roles of people in society change, so does the rules of conduct in certain situations.
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A. situations B. so does C. as the roles D. rules of
Câu 39: Japanese initially used jeweled objects to decorate swords and ceremonial items.
A. decorate B. Japanese C. used D. jeweled
Câu 40: The science and technology industries have grown up steadily over the last decade.
A. steadily B. last decade C. have grown up D. science
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.
Câu 41: He helped us a lot. We could manage to finish the work.
A. Without his great help, we couldn't have managed to finish the work.
B. Although he helped us a lot, we managed to finish the work.
C. If he didn't help us, we couldn't manage to finish the work.
D. No matter how much he helped us, we could manage to finish the work.
Câu 42: You should have an early night. You don't feel tired.
A. You should have an early night so as not to feel tired.
B. You should have an early night because you don't feel tired.
C. You should have an early night and you don't feel tired.
D. You don't feel tired so you should have an early night.
Read the passage carefully, then mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answers from question 43 to 50
Some companies seem to have a knack for revolutionizing any market that they enter. They produce
innovative new products that sell in huge numbers, change people’s expectations and become world
famous. In the movie world, for example, you may know Pixar and Dreamworks. Online, you are
probably familiar with the Google and Facebook. In the computer world, there is one name that
instantly comes to mind. That company is Apple.
The beginning of Apple is a legendary story. In 1976, twenty-one year old Steve Jobs started
the company from his family home in California. He worked with computer scientist Steve Wozinak,
and businessman Ronald Wayne, to develop, build, and market a persomal computer, their first
product. These first computers were not very slick or professional, but they were definitely innovative.
The Apple I was the first low-cost computer system to have built-in video capabilities. This means it
was able to display its output on a TV screen. Following the success of Apple I, Apple launched a
second computer in 1977. This model came with its own monitor and keyboard and was called the
Apple II increased when it was chosen as the platform for the first spreadsheet program, called
VisiCalc. This made the Apple II popular with business users as well.
Apple’s next innovative success came in January 1984 when it released the Apple Macintosh. It
was the first commercially successful computer to feature a mouse and a graphical user interface
(GUI). Before the Macintosh, computer users operated their computer by typing instructions on a
keyboard. Now they could operate their computer by pointing and clicking on the GUI with a mouse
The Macintosh inspired many similar operating system, including Microsoft Windows.
Visionary founder, Steve Jobs, left Apple in 1985 and the company’s reputation for innovation
seemed to leave with him. However, when Jobs returned to his old job in 1996, he quickly revitalized
the company. Most people are familiar with Apple’s success since Job’s return. Starting in 1998 and
continuing to the present day, Apple has release several new and very popular production including the
iMac (1998), the iPod (2001), the iPhone (2007), and finally the iPad (2010). All these products
combined stylish good looks with a powerful, simple to use, operating system – a combination that is
very popular with customers. These days, Apple’s reputation for innovation is second to none.
Câu 43: It can be inferred from the first paragraph that____.
A. many people have heard of Pixar and Dreamworks
B. some people have heard of Pixar and Dreamworks
C. Pixa and Dreamworks are two movie- making companies
D. Pixar and Dreamworks are similar companies to Apple
Câu 44: Why does the writer mention Pixar, DreamWorks, Google, and facebook in paragraph 1?
A. Apple developed the four companies. B. They are examples of innovation and success.
C. They are related to computer systems. D. They are very popular with kids and teenagers.
Câu 45: According to the passage, which of the following words best describes Apple’s first
computer?
A. innovative B. professional C. slick D. legendary
Câu 46: What did Apple launch in 1977?
A. Apple Macintosh B. A new TV screen C. Apple 1 D. Apple II
Câu 47: What was special about Apple’s Macintosh?
A. It has a mouse and a graphical user interface.
B. It was the first computer with a monitor and keyboard.
C. It was the first computer to have built-in video.
D. It could display its output on a TV screen.
Câu 48: Which sentence about Apple is TRUE?
A. Apple was first started in Steve Job’s home.
B. It released the iPad before the iMac.
C. It created the first spreadsheet program called VisiCalc.
D. Steve Wozniak is now in charge of the company.
Câu 49: Which sentence about Apple is NOT TRUE?
A. The Apple Macintosh's GUI inspired Microsoft Windows. B. It has reputation for innovation.
C. Steve Jobs left the company but later returned. D. It created Google and Facebook.
Câu 50: What can be the best title for the passage?
A. Computers in Shape of Apple B. Apple - The Most Innovative
C. Apple to Change the World D. The Sweetest Apple
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each of the following exchanges.
Câu 1 (TH): Christina and John are in the English evening class.
Christina: “Why do you think the most people learn English?”
John: “……………………………………………………….”
A. Very often it’s to get a better job B. All of them are
C. Because I like it D. I heard it was very good
Câu 2 (TH): John and Mary are having dinner at her house.
John: “This dish is really delicious!”
Mary: “……………. . It’s called Yakitori, and it’s made with chicken livers.”
A. I guess you’re right. B. It’s my pleasure.
C. Sure, I’ll be glad to. D. I’m glad you like it.
correct answer to each of the questions.
Instructors at American colleges and universities use many different teaching methods. Some
instructors give assignments every day. They grade homework. Students in their classes have to take
many quizzes, a midterm exam, and a final test. Other instructors give only writing assignments. Some
teachers always follow a course outline and usually use the textbooks. Others send students to the
library for assignments.
The atmosphere in some classrooms is very formal. Students call their instructors “Professor
Smith”, “Mrs. Jones”, and so on. Some teachers wear business clothes and give lectures. Other
classrooms have an informal atmosphere. Students and teachers discuss their ideas. Instructors dress
informally, and students call them by their first names. American teachers are not alike in their
teaching styles.
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At most American colleges and universities, facilities for learning and recreation are available to
students. Students can often use recorders, video machines, and computers at libraries and learning
centres. They can buy books, notebooks, and other things at campus stores. They can get advice on
their problems from counsellors and individual help with their classes from tutors. Students can relax
and have fun on campus, too. Some schools have swimming pools and tennis courts. Most have snack
bars or cafeterias.
(Source. Adapted from
http://www.ukedu.org) Câu 3 (TH): What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. Ways of teaching B. Ways of giving assignments
C. Ways of using the textbook D. Ways of taking an exam
Câu 4 (TH): What does the phrase “business clothes” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. trendy clothes B. casual clothes
C. formal clothes D. clothes for business people
Câu 5 (TH): Where do students and teachers discuss their idea?
A. At learning centers B. In classrooms with formal atmosphere
C. In classrooms with informal atmosphere D. At libraries
Câu 6 (TH): What can’t students do at most American colleges and universities?
A. They can’t buy anything at campus stores.
B. They can’t use the computers that are linked to libraries.
C. They can’t ask their counselors and tutors for advice.
D. They can’t have tutors and counselors solved their problems.
Câu 7 (TH): Which of the following statements is NOT true about schools in America?
A. They offer sports and leisure facilities for students.
B. They have no recreation facilities.
C. They are well-equipped.
D. They have stores on campus.
There is a common trend for people to indulge in leisure activities. Did you ever watch a video
on the Internet? Maybe you used YouTube. YouTube is a Web site where people can share their video.
Today, YouTube is an important part of the Internet. However, that wasn’t always true.
YouTube started with a young man named Jawed Karim and two friends. One day, Karim was on
the Internet. He wanted information about the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia. He found news stories
about it, but he couldn’t find any videos. This gave Karin an idea. He wanted to help people put video
on the Internet. Karim told his friends about this idea. Together, they created a company – YouTube.
YouTube become a global success. Millions of people around the world visited the Web site. It
was clear to Google, another Internet company, that YouTube had a lot of value. Google made a deal.
It bought YouTube for 1.65 USD. As a result, YouTube investors and its employees made a lot of
money. The three friends who started YouTube were very big investors. Therefore, they made an
enormous amount of money.
Karim became very rich, and he continued to work toward his PhD. There was something else he
wanted to do. He wanted to help young people go into business. He used money and experience to start
a new company called Youniversity Ventures. This company helps young people who have good
business ideas. It gives them advice and money to start Internet businesses. Milo is one business that
students started with the help of Youniversity Ventures.
Milo is a shopping Web site. It helps people find products in stores near their homes. Another
example is AirBoB. This Web site helps people find for video conferences. People in different places
can use this site to have business meetings.
Karim has some advice for students who want to start business. First, find a successful company.
Do a lot of research about the company and the top people in the company. There, copy the way they
do things. For students who wants to start Internet business, Karim is probably a very good example to
copy.
(Source. Adapted from
http://www.grid.unep.ch/waste/download/waste1213.pdf) Câu 8 (VD): What can be the best title for
the passage?
A. To be successful on the Internet B. Support from Youniversity Ventures
C. Sharing Success on the Internet D. The best videos from YouTube
Câu 9 (NB): What does the word “This” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. the information of the 2004 tsunami B. the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia
C. that he could find no videos D. the news stories he could find
Câu 10 (TH): How did the YouTube investors make a lot of money?
A. Google bought their YouTube company. B. They invested a lot of money in Google.
C. They sold things on Milo Website. D. They made a profit from Youniversity Ventures.
Câu 11 (TH): Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Karim?
A. He earned a lot of money from YouTube. B. He is the owner of Youniversity Ventures.
C. He had the original idea of YouTube. D. He created a lot of sample videos for YouTube.
Câu 12 (TH): Which of the following can replace the word “enormous” in paragraph 3?
A. considerable B. favourable C. huge D. increasing
Câu 13 (TH): What does Youniversity Ventures do?
A. It buys Internet companies such as Milo.
B. It helps people find inexpensive vacation places worldwide.
C. It gives people advice and money to start business.
D. It helps people to get PhDs at famous Universities.
Câu 14 (TH): What kind of Web site is AirBoB?
A. It helps people search vacation places. B. It helps people find successful businesses.
C. It helps people held business meetings. D. It helps people buy goods and services.
Câu 15 (TH): What is Karim’s advice for students who want to start business?
A. Work for successful people and companies.
B. Copy successful people and companies.
C. Give money to Youniversity Ventures.
D. Get a PhD degree from famous university.
the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 16 (NB): A. attract B. divide C. finish D. invite
Câu 17 (NB): A. economics B. entertainment C. radiation D. geography
to each of the following questions.
Câu 18 (VD): Were it not for the money, this job wouldn’t be worthwhile.
A. Although the salary is poor, the job is worthwhile.
B. The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the money.
C. This job is not rewarding at all, so everyone wants to get it.
D. This job offers a poor salary, so it is worthwhile.
Câu 19 (VD): The burglar was caught red-handed by the police when he broke into the flat.
A. The police caught the burglar to break into the flat.
B. The police caught the burglar breaking into the flat.
C. The police caught the burglar when breaking into the flat.
D. Then the burglar had broken into the flat, the police caught him at one.
Câu 20 (VD): He didn’t pay attention to what I said.
A. He had no intention of talking to me. B. He didn’t hear me even though I was saying to him.
C. He took no notice of my words. D. He didn’t pay attention because I didn’t say a word.
following questions.
Câu 21 (TH): Such characters as fairies or witches in Walt Disney animated cartoons are purely
______
A. imaginable B. imaginative C. imagining D. imaginary
Câu 22 (NB): Neither Mary nor her brothers ___at the party yet. They may be getting stuck in the
traffic.
A. are arriving B. have arrived C. has arrived D. is arriving
Câu 23 (TH): The old market is said _________in a fire two years ago.
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A. to be destroyed B. to have destroyed
C. to have been destroyed D. to be destroying
Câu 24 (TH): We should participate in the movement _________to conserve the natural environment.
A. which organized B. organizing C. to organize D. organized
Câu 25 (TH): I have decided to buy that house. I won’t change my mind _________what you say.
A. no matter B. although C. because D. whether
Câu 26 (NB): An endangered species is the one _________ population is so small that it is in danger of
becoming extinct.
A. which B. what C. whose D. who
Câu 27: I don’t understand why the students didn’t keep silent while the speech _________.
A. was being made B. was made C. has been made D. would be made
Câu 28 (VDC): The jokes Jack tells are as old as _________.
A. the hills B. the mountains C. the oceans D. the earth
Câu 29 (VDC): When finding a new house, parents should _________ all the conditions for their
children’s education and entertainment.
A. keep pace with B. make room for C. get rid of D. take into account
Câu 30 (TH): Ms. Brown asked me _________ in my class.
A. how many students there were B. were there how many students
C. how many students were there D. there were how many students
Câu 31 (NB): After David _________ his homework, he went straight to bed.
A. had finished B. has finished C. was finished D. finished
Câu 32 (TH): _________, we would have been forced to sack him.
A. Were he not to resign B. If he resigned
C. Had he not resigned D. If he had resigned
Câu 33 (TH): Students also have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of _________ courses in
the university.
A. optional B. unique C. compulsory D. limited
Câu 34 (TH): I’d rather ______ to the party with my parents because there was nothing interesting
there.
A. hadn’t been invited B. not have been invited
C. haven’t been invited D. not be invited
pair of sentences in the following questions.
Câu 35 (VD): You have just passed your exam. This makes your parents happy.
A. You have just passed your exam makes your parents happy.
B. That you have passed your exam makes your parents happy.
C. You have just passed your exam which it makes your parents happy.
D. Having just passed your exam making your parents happy.
Câu 36 (VD): She raised her hand high. She wanted to attract her teacher’s attention.
A. Because her teacher attracted her, she raised her hand high.
B. She had such a high raising of hand that she attracted her teacher’s attention.
C. Though she raised her hand high, she could not attract her teacher’s attention.
D. To attract her teacher’s attention, she raised her hand high.
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 37 (VD): Not until all their demands had been turned down did the workers decide to go on
strike for more welfare.
A. detected B. reviewed C. sacked D. rejected
Câu 38 (NB): She was brought up in a well-off family. She can’t understand the problems we are
facing.
A. poor B. wealthy C. broke D. kind
Câu 39 (TH): The palace was badly damaged by fire, but was eventually restored to its original
splendor.
A. renovated B. refurbished C. strengthened D. devastated
Câu 40 (NB): All children can attend without paying fees at state schools.
A. secondary schools B. independent schools
C. primary schools D. high schools
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Câu 41 (NB): A. bags B. days C. speeds D. dates
Câu 42 (NB): A. searched B. cooked C. described D. developed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions.
Câu 43 (TH): Some snakes have hollow teeth they are called fans that they use to poison their victims.
A. Some B. they are called C. use D. their
Câu 44 (NB): What the woman was saying were so important that I asked everyone to stop talking and
listen.
A. What B. was saying C. were D. to stop taking
Câu 45 (NB): George is not enough intelligent to pass this economics class without help.
A. enough intelligent B. to pass C. economics D. help
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
In Part Three of the Speaking Section you work together with a partner. You have to do a (46)
_____ task which usually lasts about 3 minutes. One possible task is “problem solving”, which means
you have to look at some (47) _____ information and then discuss the problem with your partner. You
may be shown photos, drawings, diagrams, maps, plans, advertisements or computer graphics and it is
(48) ________ that you study them carefully. If necessary, check you know exactly what to do by
politely asking the examiner to repeat the instruction or make them clearer.
While you are doing the task, the examiner will probably say very little and you should ask your
partner questions and make (49) ________ if he or she is not saying much. If either of you have any
real difficulties, the examiner may decide to step in and help. Normally, however, you will find plenty
to say, which helps the assessor to give you a fair mark. This mark depends on your success in doing
the task by competing with your partner, which includes taking (50) ____ in giving opinions and
replying appropriately, although in the end it may be possible to “agree to disagree”.
(Source. Adapted from http://www.grid.unep.tech)
Câu 46 (VD): A. single B. scarce C. lonely D. unique
Câu 47 (TH): A. noticeable B. visual C. optical D. obvious
Câu 48 (TH): A. helpful B. essential C. probable D. successful
Câu 49 (TH): A. statements B. suggestions C. speeches D. ideas
Câu 50 (VD): A. changes B. sentences C. turns D. sides
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Câu 1 (NB): A. approached B. noticed C. supported D. finished
Câu 2 (NB): A. them B. threaten C. through D. thunder
Câu 3 (NB): A. centralise B. achievement C. combustion D. diversity
Câu 4 (NB): A. relevant B. assistant C. argument D. attitude
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Câu 5 (VD): I finally __________ the cold that I had had all week.
A. pass out B. get over C. come down with D. pull through
Câu 6 (VD): My college graduation was a real__________ day for my whole life.
A. red letter B. red ink C. red tape D. red brick
Câu 7 (VD): The weather is going to change soon; I feel it in my __________
A. body B. legs C. bones D. skin
Câu 8 (TH): My parents lent me the money. _________, I couldn’t have afforded the trip.
A. Therefore B. However C. Only if D. Otherwise
Câu 9 (TH): They _________ enthusiastically when their teacher ___________in.
A. will discuss/ will come B. will have discussed/ comes
C. were discussing/ came D. discuss/ comes
Câu 10 (TH): The earthquake, and tsunami that followed, has killed over 1300 people, the majority of
________were in the city of Palu in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
A. which B. them C. whom D. that
Câu 11 (TH): There is no excuse for your late submission! You _________ the report by last Monday.
A. needn’t have finished B. mightn’t have finished
C. should have finished D. must have finished
Câu 12 (TH): I don’t think Jill would be a good teacher. She’s got little patience, __________?
A. hasn’t she B. does she C. doesn’t she D. has she
Câu 13 (NB): There are billions of stars in_________ space.
A. a B. an C. the D. x
Câu 14 (TH): _________ ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat.
A. If you arrived B. Had you arrived C. Were you arrived D. If you hadn’t arrived
Câu 15 (TH): The boys proposed that their group leader__________ a camping trip.
A. organize B. organized C. organizes D. organizing
Câu 16 (TH): In some parts of the country, prices are__________ than in others.
A. the highest B. higher and higher C. highest D. more and more high
Câu 17 (TH): I deeply regret __________ to her so severely last night. She was badly hurt.
A. to speak B. to be speaking C. being spoken D. having spoken
Câu 18 (TH): No sooner ________ than he begins to be washed.
A. a human being born B. a human being had been born
C. was a human being born D. is a human being born
Câu 19 (NB): Ensoleill and Sunny are talking about Ted’s accident last week.
Ensoleill: “A motor bike knocked Ted down”.
Sunny: “______________”
A. How terrific! B. Poor Ted! C. What it is now? D. What a motor bike!
Câu 20 (TH): Mary and her friend, Ensoleill, are in a coffee shop.
Mary: “Would you like Matcha ice–cream or Caramen with jam?”
Ensoleill: “ ____________________”
A. Yes, I’d love two. B. I like eating them all.
C. It doesn’t matter. D. Neither is fine. They are good.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to
Câu 21 (VDC): You’re not trying to suggest I should turn a blind eye and forget all about it?
A. criticize for B. look into C. wink at D. worried about
Câu 22 (VD): If that was done on a national scale, we would wipe out this infectious disease.
A. establish B. retain C. eliminate D. maintain
Câu 23 (TH): Vietnamese have a strong sense of hospitality and feel embarrassed if they cannot show
their guests full respect by preparing for their interval.
A. difference B. unfriendliness C. generosity D. politeness
Câu 24 (VDC): We run a very tight ship here, and we expect all our employees to be at their desks
by eight o’clock and take good care of their own business.
A. have a good voyage B. organize things inefficiently
C. run faster than others D. manage an inflexible system
Just like any institution, a family also needs rules. Rules are very important because they keep
things in (25) ________. For a family, rules are as necessary as food and clothing. The rules are very
important because they remain peace and order in the family. For example, children should respect and
listen to their parents.
If there are (26) _______to be made, for examples, it is not only the parents who are going to
decide especially if the children are already grown up. It would be better if everybody is involved in
making the decision of important matter.
Rules are needed to maintain a harmonious relationship (27)_________ family members. Parents
are there the pillars of the family and guide children to be responsible and practice good values.
Rules teach children to become more responsible and have discipline not only at home but
especially outside of the home. When there are rules to follow, children will know (28)_______ they
should do or should not do. Rules help to avoid conflict and misunderstanding that may lead to fights
and aggression especially among children. Parents should set rules for the children to follow to avoid
quarrels and fights. There are times when the children fight over simple matters and this happens if the
parents do or not interfere but when parents set the rule and let the children follow, there will be
(29)_______conflicts.
Câu 25 (TH): A. need B. order C. time D. shape
Câu 26 (TH): A. calls B. problems C. changes D. decisions
Câu 27 (NB): A. in B. between C. inside D. among
Câu 28 (TH): A. which B. that C. how D. what
Câu 29 (TH): A. fewer B. more C. little D. less
answer to each of the questions .
Sometimes you know things about people the first time you see them, for example, that you want
to be friends with them or that you don’t trust them. But perhaps this kind of intuition isn’t as hard to
explain as it may seem. For instance, people give out their body language signals all the time. The way
you hold your body, head and arms tells people about your mood. If you hold your arms tightly at your
sides, or fold them across your chest, people will generally feel that you are being defensive. Holding
your head to one side shows interest in the other, while an easy, open posture indicates that you are
self- confident. All this affects the way you feel about someone.
Also, a stranger may remind you of a meeting with someone. This may be because of something
as simple as the fact that he or she is physically similar to someone who treated you well or badly.
Your feelings about a stranger could be influenced by a smell in the air that brings to mind a place
where you were happy as a child. Since even a single word can bring back a memory such as that, you
may never realize it is happening.
Câu 30 (TH): What does the word “open” in the passage most closely mean?
A. unlimited B. enlarged C. relaxed D. not shut
Câu 31 (TH): What influences your impression of a person you meet in the first time?
A. familiarity B. intuition C. feeling D. knowledge
Câu 32 (TH): What one feels about a stranger may be influenced by something that ________.
A. revives one’s past memories B. points to one’s childhood
C. strengthen one’s past behaviors D. reminds one of one’s past treatment
Câu 33 (TH): What does the second paragraph discuss?
A. Meaning of signals one implies toward a stranger
B. Factors that cause people to act differently
C. How people usually behave to a stranger
D. Factors that may influence one’s feeling about a stranger
Câu 34 (TH): Intuition described in the passage can be explained by means of __________.
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A. signals B. languages C. behaviors D. styles
The Arts and Crafts Movement in the United States was responsible for sweeping changes in
attitudes toward the decorative arts, then considered the minor or household arts. Its focus on
decorative arts helped to induce United States museums and private collectors to begin collecting
furniture, glass, ceramics, metalwork, and textiles in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
The fact that artisans, who were looked on as mechanics or skilled workers in the eighteenth century,
are frequently considered artists today is directly attributable to the Arts and Crafts Movement of the
nineteenth century. The importance now placed on attractive and harmonious home decoration can also
be traced to this period, when Victorian interior arrangements were revised to admit greater light and
more freely flowing spaces.
The Arts and Crafts Movement reacts against mechanized processes that threatened handcrafts
and resulted in cheapened, monotonous merchandise. Founded in the late nineteenth century by British
social critics John Ruskin and William Morris, the movement revered craft as a form of art. In a
rapidly industrializing society, most Victorians agreed that art was an essential moral ingredient in the
home environment, and in many middle- and working-class homes craft was the only form of art.
Ruskin and his followers criticized not only the degradation of artisans reduced to machine operators,
but also the impending loss of daily contact with handcrafted objects, fashioned with pride, integrity,
and attention to beauty.
In the United States as well as in Great Britain, reformers extolled the virtues of handcrafted
objects: simple, straightforward design; solid materials of good quality; and sound, enduring
construction techniques. These criteria were interpreted in a variety of styles, ranging from rational and
geometric to romantic or naturalistic. Whether abstract, stylized, or realistically treated, the consistent
theme in virtually all Arts and Crafts design is nature.
The Arts and Crafts Movement was much more than a particular style; it was a philosophy of
domestic life. Proponents believed that if simple design, high-quality materials, and honest construction
were realized in the home and its appointments, then the occupants would enjoy moral and therapeutic
effects. For both artisan and consumer, the Arts and Crafts doctrine was seen as a magical force against
the undesirable effects of industrialization.
Câu 35 (VD): The passage primarily focuses on nineteenth century arts and crafts in terms of which of
the following?
A. Their naturalistic themes. B. Their importance in museum collections.
C. Their British origin. D. Their role in an industrialized society.
Câu 36 (TH): According to the passage, before the nineteenth century, artisans were thought to be
________.
A. defenders of moral standards B. creators of cheap merchandise
C. skilled workers D. talented artists
Câu 37 (TH): It can be inferred from the passage that the Arts and Crafts Movement would have
considered all of the following to be artists EXCEPT _________.
A. creators of textile designs
B. people who produce handmade glass objects
C. operators of machines that automatically cut legs, for furniture
D. metalworkers who create unique pieces of jewelry
Câu 38 (TH): The word “revered” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _________.
A. respected B. described C. dubbed D. created
Câu 39 (TH): According to paragraph 2, the handcrafted objects in the homes of middle and
workingclass families usually were _________.
A. made by members of the family B. the least expensive objects in their homes
C. regarded as being morally uplifting D. thought to symbolize progress
Câu 40 (TH): The word “extolled” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _________.
A. exposed B. praised C. believed D. accepted
Câu 41 (TH): According to the passage, which of the following changes occurred at the same time as
the Arts and Crafts Movement?
A. The creation of brighter and more airy spaces inside homes.
B. The rejection of art that depicted nature in a realistic manner.
C. A decline of interest in art museum collections.
D. An increase in the buying of imported art objects.
Câu 42 (NB): The word “it” in the last paragraph refers to ________.
A. the Arts and Crafts design B. nature
C. the Arts and Crafts Movement D. a particular style
Câu 43 (TH): Having found guilty of racketeering, the mobster was sentenced to a number of years in
prison.
A. Having found B. of C. was sentenced D. a number
Câu 44 (TH): Most people consider it women's responsible to take care of children and do housework.
A. Most B. of C. responsible D. do
Câu 45 (NB): They have made a lot of progress until the country became independent.
A. until B. a lot of C. independent D. became
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
Câu 46 (VDC): Mary was very disappointed. However, she tried to keep calm.
A. Mary was too disappointed to keep calm.
B. Mary lost her temper because of her disappointment.
C. Disappointed as she was, Mary tried to keep calm.
D. Feeling disappointed, Mary tried to keep calm, but she failed.
Câu 47 (VDC): She gave a great performance at the festival. We now know she has artistic talent.
A. But for her great performance at the festival, we wouldn't know about her artistic talent
now.
B. Amazing as her artistic talent is, we don't know about her great performance at the
festival.
C. Although she gave a great performance at the festival, we know she has artistic talent.
D. Hardly had we know about her artistic talent when she gave a great performance at the
festival. 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.
Câu 48 (VD): Be careful or you may get lost and run out of money.” She said.
A. She advised me to be careful or I might get lost and run out of money.
B. She warned me to be careful or I had to get lost and run out of money.
C. She ordered me to be careful and I might get lost and run out of money.
D. She told me to be careful if I got lost and run out of the money.
Câu 49 (VD): It isn’t necessary for us to get a visa for Singapore.
A. We mustn’t get a visa for Singapore. B. We needn’t get a visa for Singapore.
C. We mayn’t get a visa for Singapore. D. We shouldn’t get a visa for Singapore.
Câu 50 (VD): The last time I went to the museum was a year ago.
A. I have not been to the museum for a year. B. A year ago, I often went to the museum.
C. My going to the museum lasted a year. D. At last I went to the museum after a year.
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Câu 1 (VD): The proposal seemed like a good idea. The manager refused it.
A. The manager didn't like to proposal because it didn't seem a good idea.
B. Since the proposal seemed like a good idea, the manager refused it.
C. The manager refused the proposal although it seemed like a good idea.
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D. The proposal didn't seem like a good idea, so the manager didn't accept it.
Câu 2 (VD): Sports clear my mind. They also help me maintain a healthy lifestyle.
A. Not only do sports clear my mind, but they also help me maintain a healthy lifestyle.
B. Neither do sports clear my mind nor help me maintain a healthy lifestyle.
C. Sports clear my mind so that I can maintain a healthy lifestyle.
D. All that sports can do is to clear my mind instead of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Câu 3 (NB): A. argument B. admission C. domestic D. acquaintance
Câu 4 (NB): A. precede B. confide C. modern D. remind
Câu 5 (TH): Teacher: “Jenny, you’ve made a good job on the project”.
Jenny: “ _____________”
A. Not really. I didn’t. B. Oh. I guess so. C. Never mention it. D. Thank you!
Câu 6 (TH): Mark is talking to his brother about his favorite color.
Mark: “Why do you like red color?”
Mark’s brother: “ ____________________”
A. You make me feel more confident. B. It’s a good idea, thank you.
C. It’s the color of love and passion. D. You didn’t do anything for me.
Monkeys are similar to humans in many ways. For example, the (7)__________in a monkey family,
such as between brother and sister, are often very close. A team of researchers studied a pair of bonobo
monkeys called Kanzi and Panbanisha. (8)___________brother and sister team had learned how to
make knives from stone. So the researchers decided to record how good they were. The researchers put
a banana inside a box. Then they gave the bonobos what they needed to make knife. The
(9)__________of this knife was to cut open the box to get the banana. Kanzi made a very good knife,
but his sister Panbanisha could not. Kanzi saw his sister was feeling (10)___________and so he tried to
give his knife to her. However, the scientists did not let him. Even in this situation, Kanzi knew what to
do. When no one was looking, he put his knife (11)__________ his sister could easily find it, and she
finally got her banana. To researchers, it was obvious from Kanzi's behavior that he really wanted to
help his sister.
Câu 7 (TH): A. relatives B. relation C. relate D. relationships
Câu 8 (NB): A. Those B. The C. These D. A
Câu 9 (TH): A. performance B. usage C. function D. application
Câu 10 (TH): A. disappointing B. disappointed C. disappointment D. disappoint
Câu 11 (TH): A. where B. how C. that D. what
Câu 12 (NB): Some people think their abilities have limitations but with encouragement they can
perform much better than expected.
A. certainties B. boundaries C. possibilities D. advantages
Câu 13 (TH): Many women prefer to use cosmetics to enhance their beauty and make them look
younger.
A. improve B. worsen C. maximize D. enrich
answer to each of the questions.
In today's competitive world, what responsible parents would not want to give their children the best
possible start in life? For this reason, many parents want their children, often as young as ten months
old, to become familiar with computers. They seem to think that if their children grow up with
computers, they will be better equipped to face the challenges of the future.
No one has proved that computers make children more creative or more intelligent. The truth may even
be the opposite. Educational psychologists claim that too much exposure to computers, especially for
the very young, may negatively affect normal brain development. Children gain valuable experience of
the world from their interaction with physical objects. Ten-month-old babies may benefit more from
bumping their heads or putting various objects in their mouths than they will from staring at eye-
catching cartoons. A four-year-old child can improve hand-eye coordination and understand cause and
effect better by experimenting with a crayon than by moving a cursor around a computer screen. So, as
educational psychologists suggest, instead of government funding going to more and more computer
classes, it might be better to devote resources to music and art programs.
It is ludicrous to think that children will fall behind if they are not exposed to computers from an early
age. Time is too precious to spend with a "mouse". Now is the time when they should be out there
learning to ride a bike. There will be time later on for them to start banging away at keyboards.
Câu 14 (TH): Children who spend a lot of time on their computers _________.
A. will suffer from brain damage
B. do not necessarily make more progress than those who don't
C. tend to have more accidents than those who don't
D. tend to like music and art more than those who don't
Câu 15 (VD): What would be an appropriate title for this passage?
A. More computers mean brighter future B. Never too early to start
C. Computers in schools D. Let kids be kids
Câu 16 (NB): The pronoun "they" in paragraph 2 refers to________.
A. heads B. mouths C. babies D. objects
Câu 17 (TH): What is TRUE according to the passage?
A. It is better for children to take computer lessons than art lessons.
B. Parents should not put off buying a computer for their children.
C. There is no evidence that children who use computers are cleverer than those who do not.
D. Computers seriously harm children's eyesight.
Câu 18 (TH): The word "ludicrous" paragraph 3 mostly means _________.
A. sensible B. ridiculous C. humorous D. ironic
Câu 19 (NB): A. blood B. food C. mood D. boot
Câu 20 (NB): A. missed B. hoped C. washed D. removed
Câu 21 (VDC): Every time he opens his mouth, he immediately regrets what he said. He is always
putting his foot in his mouth.
A. speaking indirectly B. saying embarrassing things
C. doing things in the wrong order D. making a mistake
Câu 22 (TH): In spite of her embarrassment before Rodya's urgent and challenging look, she could
not deny herself that satisfaction.
A. hard B. curious C. demanding D. difficult
Culture is a word in common use with complex meanings, and is derived, like the term
broadcasting, from the treatment and care of the soil and of what grows on it. It is directly related to
cultivation and the adjectives cultural and cultured are part of the same verbal complex. A person of
culture has identifiable attributes, among them a knowledge of and interest in the arts, literature, and
music. Yet the word culture does not refer solely to such knowledge and interest nor, indeed, to
education. At least from the 19th century onwards, under the influence of anthropologists and
sociologists, the word culture has come to be used generally both in the singular and the plural
(cultures) to refer to a whole way of life of people, including their customs, laws, conventions, and
values.
Distinctions have consequently been drawn between primitive and advanced culture and cultures,
between elite and popular culture, between popular and mass culture, and most recently between
national and global cultures. Distinctions have been drawn too between culture and civilization; the
latter is a word derived not, like culture or agriculture, from the soil, but from the city. The two words
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are sometimes treated as synonymous. Yet this is misleading. While civilization and barbarism are
pitted against each other in what seems to be a perpetual behavioral pattern, the use of the word culture
has been strongly influenced by 6 conceptions of evolution in the 19th century and of development in
the 20th century. Cultures evolve or develop. They are not static. They have twists and turns. Styles
change. So do fashions. There are cultural processes. What, for example, the word cultured means has
changed substantially since the study of classical (that is, Greek and Roman) literature, philosophy, and
history ceased in the 20th century to be central to school and university education. No single alternative
focus emerged, although with computers has come electronic culture, affecting kinds of study, and
most recently digital culture. As cultures express themselves in new forms not everything gets better or
more civilized.
The multiplicity of meanings attached to the word made and will make it difficult to define.
There is no single, unproblematic definition, although many attempts have been made to establish one.
The only non- problematic definitions go back to agricultural meaning (for example, cereal culture or
strawberry culture) and medical meaning (for example, bacterial culture or penicillin culture). Since in
anthropology and sociology we also acknowledge culture clashes, culture shock, and counter-culture,
the range of reference is extremely wide.
Câu 23 (VD): It can be inferred from the passage that since the 20th century ________.
A. all schools and universities have taught classical literature, philosophy, and history
B. classical literature, philosophy, and history have been considered as core subjects
C. classical literature, philosophy, and history have not been taught as core subjects
D. schools and universities have not taught classical literature, philosophy, and history
Câu 24 (NB): The word "It" in paragraph 1 refers to ________.
A. broadcasting B. the soil C. culture D. the treatment and care
Câu 25 (VD): The passage mainly discusses ________.
A. the derivatives of the word culture B. the distinction between culture and civilization
C. the figurative meanings of the word culture D. the multiplicity of meanings of the word culture
Câu 26 (TH): Which of the following is NOT true about the word culture?
A. Its use has been considerably changed. B. It is a word that cannot be defined.
C. It differs from the word civilization. D. It evolves from agriculture.
Câu 27 (TH): The author remarks that culture and civilization are the two words that ________.
A. share the same word formation pattern
B. have nearly the same meaning
C. are both related to agriculture and cultivation
D. do not develop from the same meaning
Câu 28 (TH): The word "attributes" in paragraph 1 most likely means ________.
A. qualities B. aspects C. fields D. skills
Câu 29 (TH): The word "static" in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by _________.
A. dense B. balanced C. unchanged D. regular
Câu 30 (TH): It is stated in paragraph 1 that a cultured person _______.
A. does a job relevant to education
B. has knowledge of arts, literature, and music
C. has a job related to cultivation
D. takes care of the soil and what grows on it
Câu 31 (NB): Sleeping, resting, and to drink fruit juice are the best ways to cure for a cold.
A. Sleeping B. to drink C. juice D. best ways
Câu 32 (NB): The novel was such interesting that I read it from the beginning to the end in 4 hours.
A. such B. read C. the beginning D. in
Câu 33 (NB): The result of the studies have had a strong impact on future developments.
A. of B. have had C. strong D. on
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.
Câu 34 (VD): The news surprised everyone in the family.
A. Everyone in the family found the news surprising.
B. The news in the family made everyone surprisingly.
C. The news made everyone surprised in the family.
D. Everyone was surprised by the news in the family.
Câu 35 (VDC): People say that Cameron was the best director of his time.
A. Cameron is said to be best director of his time.
B. Cameron was said to have been the best director of his time.
C. It was said that Cameron was the best director of his time.
D. Cameron is said to have been the best director of his time.
Câu 36 (VD): "Be sorry for sending the wrong information, Kate" said Rita.
A. Kate sent the wrong information, and she was sorry.
B. Rita apologized to Kate for sending her the wrong information.
C. Rita was sorry about Kate's sending the wrong information.
D. Rita was sorry for not sending Kate the information.
Câu 37 (NB): If you ________a wallet in the street, what would you do with it?
A. found B. have found C. find D. had found
Câu 38 (TH): Please accept our ________apology for the inconvenience this delay is causing all the
passengers here at Pearson International Airport.
A. completed B. original C. estimated D. sincere
Câu 39 (TH): While Peter ________the rose bush in the back yard, the phone rang.
A. were watering B. has watered C. watered D. was watering
Câu 40 (TH): Some modern couples organize their marriage and work out the tasks and duties, which
may gradually turn their marriage into a business or ________relationship.
A. contract B. contractually C. contractual D. contracting
Câu 41 (TH): You look so tired! You _______out too late last night.
A. must have been B. had been C. had to be D. should have been
Câu 42 (VD): I wonder if you could _______me a favour, Jackon.
A. give B. bring C. do D. make
Câu 43 (VD): The song _______by our listeners as their favorite of the week is "Goodbye Baby" by
Tunesmiths.
A. was chosen B. is chosen C. chosen D. choosing
Câu 44 (NB): E-mail allows people _______ in touch, regardless of distance.
A. staying B. to stay C. stay D. to staying
Câu 45 (TH): I'm really sleepy today. I wish I _______ Bob to the airport last night.
A. hadn't had to take B. didn't have to take C. didn't take D. weren't taking
Câu 46 (TH): Finding a job in this time of economic crisis is becoming ________.
A. more than difficult B. most and most difficult
C. more and more difficult D. more difficult than
Câu 47 (TH): ________as the most important crop in Hawaii is sugar cane.
A. It is ranked B. That ranks C. It ranks D. What ranks
Câu 48 (TH): Sometimes at weekends, my father helps my mom with _______meals.
A. keeping B. preparing C. making D. arranging
Câu 49 (VD): Nobody took any ____of the warning and they went swimming in the contaminated
water.
A. regard B. recognition C. notice D. attention
Câu 50 (VD): As Joe's roommate, I find him a fairly nice fellow, even if at times it is not easy to
______his noisy behavior.
A. put up with B. look up to C. get on with D. catch up with
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other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions from 1 to 2:
Câu hỏi 1 (NB): A. farm B. stayed C. garden D. harm
Câu hỏi 2 (NB): A. achieved B. wanted C. required D. replied
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 from 3 to 4:
Câu hỏi 3 (NB): A. knowledge B. careful C. arrive D. happen
Câu hỏi 4 (NB): A. solidarity B. determination C. organization D. consideration
Choose the option that best completes each of the following exchanges from 5 to 6:
Câu hỏi 5 (NB): Jim: “This dictionary is for you. I hope you will find it useful.”
Mai: “__________.”
A. No problem! B. Thanks. I’ll do it C. Thanks. It’s very kind of you D. Yes, please
Câu hỏi 6 (NB): Kate: “How lovely your cats are!”
David: “__________.”
A. I love them, too. B. Thank you, it is nice of you to say so.
C. Can you say it again? D. Really? They are
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 from 7 to 8:
Câu hỏi 7 (TH): There was a long period without rain in the countryside last year so the harvest was
poor.
A. famine B. flood C. epidemic D. drought
Câu hỏi 8 (VD): How many countries took part in the last Olympic Games?
A. participated B. performed C. succeeded D. hosted
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 from 7 to 8:
Câu hỏi 9 (TH): “That is a well-behaved boy whose behaviour has nothing to complain about.”
A. behaving cleverly B. good behaviour C. behaving nice D. behaving improperly
Câu hỏi 10 (VDC): When he passes the entrance exam, his parents will be walking on the air.
A. extremely happy B. feeling extremely unhappy
C. feeling extremely airy D. extremely light
Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions from 11 to 24:
Câu hỏi 11 (TH): The boy waved his hands to his mother, who was standing at the school gate, to
___________ her attention.
A. pull B. follow C. tempt D. attract
Câu hỏi 12 (NB): He ___________ to the cinema yesterday evening.
A. has gone B. goes C. went D. had gone
Câu hỏi 13 (NB): Claire wanted to know what time ___________.
A. the banks closed B. the banks would close
C. did the banks close D. do the banks close
Câu hỏi 14 (NB): You stayed at home last night, ___________?
A. didn’t you B. had you C. did you D. would you
Câu hỏi 15 (NB): Sometimes she does not agree ___________ her husband about child reading but
they soon find the solutions.
A. with B. for C. on D. of
Câu hỏi 16 (NB): In my free-time, I often help mom with ___________ the house.
A. clean B. to clean C. cleans D. cleaning
Câu hỏi 17 (NB): I have lived here ___________ 5 years.
A. on B. for C. since D. from
Câu hỏi 18 (NB): This is ___________ most beautiful song I’ve ever listened to.
no article B. an C. a D. the
Câu hỏi 19 (NB): Jim ___________ a book at the moment.
A. is reading B. had read C. reads D. has read
Câu hỏi 20 (VD): My responsibility is to ___________ my little brothers.
A. take over B. join hands C. work together D. take care of
Câu hỏi 21 (NB): I asked him ___________, but he said nothing.
A. what’s the matter was B. what was the matter
C. what the matter was D. the matter was what
Câu hỏi 22 (TH): He advised them ___________ in class.
A. don’t talk B. to not talk C. not to talk D. to talk not
Câu hỏi 23 (TH): My sister is very fond ___________ eating chocolate candy.
A. about B. of C. at D. with
Câu hỏi 24 (TH): We enjoy ___________ time together in the evening when the family members
gather in the living room after a day of working hard.
A. caring B. spending C. doing D. taking
Choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29:
Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human life. ____25____
human activities are making the planet less fit to live on. As the western world ____26____ on
consuming twothirds of the world's resources while half of the world's population do so just to stay
alive we are rapidly destroying the lonely resource we have by which all people can survive and
prosper. Everywhere fertile soil is ____27____ built on or washed into the sea. Renewable resources
are exploited so much that they will never be able to recover ____28____. We discharge pollutants into
the atmosphere without any thought of the consequences. As a result, the planet's ability to support
people is being reduced at the very time when rising human numbers and consumption are ____29____
increasingly heavy demands on it.
Câu hỏi 25 (TH): A. Although B. Still C. Yet D. Despite
Câu hỏi 26 (VD): A. continues B. carries C. follows D. repeats
Câu hỏi 27 (TH): A. sooner B. neither C. rather D. either
Câu hỏi 28 (TH): A. greatly B. utterly C. completely D. quite
Câu hỏi 29 (VD): A. making B. doing C. taking D. having
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to incorrect
answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34:
The Singapore Science Centre is located on a six-hectare site in Jurong. At the centre, we can
discover the wonders of science and technology in a fun way. Clap your hands and colorful bulbs will
light up. Start a wheel spinning and it will set off a fan churning. It is a place to answer our curiosity
and capture our imagination.
The centre features over four hundred exhibits covering topics like solar radiation,
communication, electronics, mathematics, nuclear energy and evolution. It aims to arouse interest in
science and technology among us and the general public. The centre is the first science one to be
established in South East Asia. It was opened in 1977 and it now receives an average of one thousand,
two hundred visitors a day. The exhibits can be found in four exhibition galleries. They are the Lobby,
Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and Aviation. These exhibits are renewed annually so as to encourage
visitors to make return visits to the centre.
Instead of the usual “Hands off” notices found in exhibition halls, visitors are invited to touch
and feel the exhibits, push the buttons, turn the cranks or pedals. This is an interesting way to learn
science even if you hate the subject. A Discovery Centre was built for children between the ages of
three and twelve. This new exhibition gallery was completed in 1985. Lately this year a stone-age
exhibit was built.
It shows us about the animals and people which were extinct.
Câu hỏi 30 (TH): What can be the best title of the passage?
A. Singapore Science Centre B. Science Centre
C. Discovery Centre D. Physical Sciences
Câu hỏi 31 (NB): The word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to ________ .
A. the centre B. the general public C. evolution D. solar radiation
Câu hỏi 32 (TH): According to the paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT true about the
Singapore Science Centre?
Visitors are encouraged to return to the centre.
B. The centre was not opened until 1977.
C. The exhibits in the centre cover a wide range of topics.
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D. The centre is the first one established in the world.
Câu hỏi 33 (TH): It is stated in paragraph 2 that __________.
A. the science centre makes people interested in science and technology
B. only students can visit the science centre
C. visitors don’t want to come back to the science centre
D. there are only several exhibits in the science centre
Câu hỏi 34 (TH): The author mentions all of the following in the passage EXCEPT _________.
A. The exhibits are renewed every year.
B. The centre is located in Jurong.
C. There are four exhibition galleries in the centre.
D. The centre is the biggest in Asia.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to incorrect
answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42:
Smart cards and mobile phones are becoming an increasingly popular way to make all sorts of
payments. Even now, in Japan thousands of transactions, from paying rail tickets to picking up the
groceries, take place every day with customers passing their handsets across a small flat-screen
device. And predictions in the world of finance reckon that payments using mobile phones will have
risen to more than $50 billion in the very near future.
What's the appeal of e-cash? Compared to cheque or credit cards, it offers the speed of cash, but
more so. It takes just one tenth of a second to complete most transactions and as no change is required,
errors in counting are eliminated. Fraud and theft are also reduced and for the retailer, it reduces the
cost of handling money. Sony's vision of having a chip embedded in computers, TVs and games
consoles means that films, music and games can be paid for easily without having to input credit card
details. And what about the future of the banks? Within their grip on the market, banks and creditcard
firms want to be in a position to collect most of the fees from the users of mobile and contactless-
payment systems. But the new system could prove to be a "disruptive technology" as far as the banks
are concerned. If payments for a few coffees, a train ticket and a newspaper are made every day by a
commuter with a mobile, this will not appear on their monthly credit card statements but on their
mobile phone statements. And having spent fortunes on branding, credit-card companies and banks do
not want to see other payment systems gaining popularity. It's too early to say whether banks will miss
out and if so, by how much. However, quite a few American bankers are optimistic. They feel there is
reason to be suspicious of those who predict that high-street banks may be a thing of the past. They
point out that Internet banking did not result in the closure of their high-street branches as was
predicted. On the contrary, more Americans than ever are using local branches. So, whether we'll
become a totally cash-free society remains open to contention.
Câu hỏi 35 (VD): What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. Predictions of future payment methods.
B. The increasing popularity of new payment methods.
C. The absence of traditional payment methods.
D. Japan's advanced forms of payment.
Câu hỏi 36 (TH): Why does the author mention "a small flat-screen device" in the first paragraph?
A. to exemplify the e-cash system B. to praise the e-cash system
C. to criticize the ecash system D. to inform the e-cash system
Câu hỏi 37 (TH): Which of the following is NOT true about the strong point of e-cash?
A. reduced cost B. no fraud C. fewer mistakes D. faster speed
Câu hỏi 38 (TH): The word "embedded” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.
A. isolated B. manufactured C. generated D. integrated
Câu hỏi 39 (TH): The word "grip" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.
A. power B. success C. wealth D. range of branches
Câu hỏi 40 (TH): The author mentions the case of commuters in the third paragraph to illustrate ____.
A. the banks' cooperation with credit-card companies
B. a possible drawback of the system
C. the modern technology of the e-cash system
D. the transferability of the system
Câu hỏi 41 (TH): The word "their” in the third paragraph refers to ________.
A. credit cards B. high-street banks C. American bankers D. Internet banking
Câu hỏi 42 (VD): How does the writer seem to feel about the future of banks?
A. neutral B. optimistic C. uncertain D. pessimistic
each pair of sentences in the following questions from 43 to 44:
Câu hỏi 43 (VDC): It isn’t just that the level of education of this school is high. It’s that it’s also been
consistent for years.
A. It isn’t fair to deny that this school is successful, as it has had the same high standards for many
years now.
B. The standard of education is not high in this school, but at least all the students are at the same.
C. The level of education in this school, which is usually quite high, shows only slight variations
from year to year.
D. Not only are the standards of education good in this school, but it has maintained those
standards over the years.
Câu hỏi 44 (VD): No one but the experts was able to realize that the painting was an imitation. It
greatly resembled the original.
A. It was obvious that only a person with great talent could fake a painting so successfully.
B. It was almost impossible for amateurs to realize that the painting was not authentic, though the
experts could judge it quite easily.
C. The painting looked so much like the authentic one that only the experts could tell it wasn’t
genuine.
D. It was hard for ordinary people to judge between the fake painting and the real one, but not for
the experts.
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 from 45 to 47:
Câu hỏi 45 (TH): Your coffee is not as good as mine.
A. Mine is better than yours. B. My coffee is more good than yours.
C. My coffee is better than your. D. My coffee is better than yours. Câu hỏi
46 (VD): “You’re always making terrible mistakes”, said the teacher. A. The
teacher realized that his students always made terrible mistakes.
B. The teacher complained about his students making terrible mistakes.
C. The teacher asked his students why they always made terrible mistakes.
D. The teacher made his students not always make terrible mistakes.
Câu hỏi 47 (VD): Difficult though the exam was, he still passed it with flying colours.
A. Because the exam was difficult, he passed it with flying colours.
B. Although the exam was difficult, but he still passed it with flying colours.
C. No matter how difficult the exam was, he still passed it with flying colours.
D. The exam was not too difficult, so he could pass it with flying colours.
correction in each of the following questions from 48 to 50:
Câu hỏi 48 (NB): Tom is one of the students which get the worst result in the latest exam.
A. the latest exam B. worst result C. one of the students D. which
Câu hỏi 49 (TH): No sooner had the wind stopped blowing when it started to rain heavily.
A. heavily B. when C. stopped blowing D. had
Câu hỏi 50 (NB): Although they always argue with each other, but they are good friends.
A. with B. always C. friends D. but
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct sentence with the same
meaning as the one printed before it.
Question 1. They got success since they took my advice.
A. If they did not take my advice, they would not get success.
B. They took my advice, and failed.
C. But for my advice, they would not have got success.
D. My advice stopped them from getting success.
Question 2. He last had his eyes tested ten months ago.
A. He had not tested his eyes for ten months then.
B. He hasn't had his eyes tested for ten months.
C. He had tested his eyes ten months ago.
D. He didn't have any test on his eyes in ten months
Question 3. "I'll call you as soon as I arrive at the airport," he said to me.
A. He reminded me to call him as soon as he arrived at the airport.
B. He promised to call me as soon as he arrived at the airport.
C. He objected to calling me as soon as he arrived at the airport.
D. He denied calling me as soon as he arrived at the airport.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct sentence that best
combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 4. We paid for the meal. We wanted to say sorry for what we had done.
A. We paid for the meal in order to say sorry for what we had done.
B. In order to pay for the meal, we wanted to say sorry for what we had done.
C. The meal we paid for is what we want to say sorry for what we had done.
D. We paid for the meal although we wanted to say sorry for what we had done.
Question 5. He works in the same office with two women. They are very beautiful and tactful.
A. The two women's beauty and tact explain why he wants to work at their office.
B. He works in the same office with two women who are very beautiful and tactful.
C. The offices where he and the two very beautiful and tactful women work are the same.
D. Working in the same office with the two beautiful women makes him very tactful.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which is stressed differently
from the rest.
Question 6. A. environment B. biology C. scientific D. geography
Question 7. A. floppy B. idol C. cotton D. embrace
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Question 8. A: "Have you seen the news about the black man holding two hotdogs and the chicken
head?"
B: "______________"
A. No, I don't like it. B. Yes, it's very popular on facebook these days.
C. Yes, there's a story like that. D. Thanks, I'll see it.
Question 9. "Do you fancy going to a movie this evening?" "_______________"
A. That would be nice. B. Not so bad. And you?
C. I'm sorry. I don't know that. D. Not at all. Go ahead.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the
Question 10. Had he come earlier, he __________her.
A. wouldn't have met B. will have met C. would have met D. would meet
Question 11. The tiger is ______ of extinction. It is difficult to find them in the wild.
A. on the ground B. on the rocks C. on the verge D. on the wing
Question 12. Peter is much ______ his brother.
A. more young and intelligent than B. the more intelligent and younger than
C. younger and more intelligent than D. more intelligent and younger than
Question 13. Urbanization can bring social health and benefit; ______ , it also has its drawback.
A. Furthermore B. By the way C. Moreover D. However
Question 14. I'd rather ______ ______ than anything else.
A. going/ to shop B. going/ shopping C. to go/ shopping D. go/ shopping
Question 15. The students got the librarian_________ books for them.
A. buying B. to buy C. buy D. bought
Question 16. I hate ______ newspapers; they're just full of gossip, scandal and lies!
A. online B. daily C. magazine D. tabloid
Question 17. They hope to _______ a cure for the disease.
A. fill up with B. go along with C. come up with D. catch up on
Question 18. I and Kenny______ pen pal friends since I_______ Singapore.
A. are/ visit B. were/ have visited C. were/ visited D. have been/ visited
Question 19. Iphone 11 Pro Max is the latest ______ in the field of smartphone design of Apple.
A. create B. creation C. creator D. creativity
Question 20. _____ tennis is my favourite sport. I play once or twice _____ week if I can, but I'm not
_____ very good player.
A. X/ a/ the B. X / the/ a C. X/ a/ a D. a/ x/ the
Question 21. I don't mind ______ you ______ the washing up.
A. helping/ doing B. help/ do C. to help/ to do D. helping/ do
Question 22. We need to act quickly to _______ to climate change, or it will be a disaster for the
whole planet.
A. transit B. reverse C. go back D. adapt
Question 23. He is very keen______ English, but he is not good ______ listening.
A. on/ at B. on/ in C. at/ on D. at/ at
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined word or phrase in each
sentence that needs correcting.
Question 24. In an essay writing in 1779, Judith Sargeant Murray promoted the cause of women's
education.
A. the cause of B. writing C. In an essay D. women's education
Question 25. Air pollution, together with littering, are causing many problems in our large, industrial
cities today.
A. are B. industrial C. problems D. with
Question 26. Before becoming successful, Charles Kettering, former vice president of General
Motors, was so poor that he has to use the hayloft of a barn as a laboratory.
A. as B. so poor C. has to D. successful
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST
in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 27. The project has been put on ice until our boss decides what to do next.
A. controverted B. delayed C. cancelled D. discussed
Question 28. Many Vietnamese teenagers used to idolize Ngo Ba Kha because of his weird dances
and negative speeches.
A. worship B. hate C. impress D. detest
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word for each of the blanks.
CHRISTMAS
The Christmas season begins very early in Britain. By the end of October, you may see
Christmas decorations in the streets and Christmas cards and gifts in the shops. (29)_______ , people
start to decorate their houses one or two weeks before 25th December, (30)_______ is Christmas Day.
There are a lot of traditions connected to Christmas. The most important one is the giving of
presents. Family members wrap up their gifts and leave them at the bottom of the Christmas tree on
Christmas morning. Children leave a long sock or stocking at the end of their bed on Christmas Eve,
24th December, hoping that Father Christmas will turn (31)_______ during the night and (32)_______
them small presents, fruits and nuts. They are not usually disappointed. Sometimes on Christmas Day,
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the family will sit down for a big turkey dinner and Christmas pudding. Later in the afternoon, they
may watch the Queen on television as she (33)_______ her traditional Christmas message to the United
Kingdom and the Common wealth. If they have rooms for even more food, they may enjoy a piece of
Christmas cake or eat a hot mince pie. 26 th December is also a public holiday, Boxing Day, and this is
the time to visit friends and relatives or watch football.
(Extracted from Basic Ielts Listening, Li Ya Bin, P126, 2011)
Question 29. A. Tradition B. Traditioning C. Traditional D. Traditionally
Question 30. A. where B. on that C. when D. which
Question 31. A. at B. up C. in D. with
Question 32. A. to bring B. bring C. bringing D. brought
Question 33. A. sends B. talks C. gives away D. delivers
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 34. Although it's a long day for us, we are all contented with what we do.
A. interested B. pleased C. dissatisfied D. excited
Question 35. New electronic devices have been developed to satisfy users' ever-changing needs.
A. predictable B. changeable C. constant D. unstable
Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions
Since water is the basis of life, composing the greater part of the tissues of all living
things, the crucial problem of desert animals is to survive in a world where sources of
flowing water are rare. And since man's inexorable necessity is to absorb large quantities
of water at frequent intervals, he can scarcely comprehend that many creatures of the
desert pass their entire lives without a single drop.
Uncompromising as it is, the desert has not eliminated life but only those forms unable
to withstand its desiccating effects. No moist-skinned, water-loving animals can exist
there. Few large animals are found. The giants of the North American desert are the deer,
the coyote, and the bobcat. Since desert country is open, it holds more swift-footed
running and leaping creatures than the tangled forest. Its population is largely nocturnal,
silent, filled with reticence, and ruled by stealth. Yet they are not emaciated. Having
adapted to their austere environment, they are as healthy as animals anywhere else in the
word.
The secret of their adjustment lies in the combination of behavior and physiology. None
could survive if, like Mad dogs and Englishmen, they went out in the midday sun; many
would die in a matter of minutes. So most of them pass the burning hours asleep in cool,
humid burrows underneath the ground, emerging to hunt only by night. The surface of
the sun-baked desert averages around 150 degrees, but 18 inches down the temperature is
only 60 degrees.
Question 36. The title for this passage could be _____

A. "Man's Life in a Desert Environment"
B. "Life Underground"
C. "Desert Plants"
D. "Animal Life in a Desert Environment"
Question 37. The phrase "those forms" in the passage refers to all of the following
EXCEPT _____.
A. moist-skinned animals B. many large animals
C. the coyote and the bobcat D. water-loving animals
Question 38. Man can hardly understand why many animals live their whole life in the
desert, as_____ .
A. sources of flowing water are rare in a desert
B. water composes the greater part of the tissues of living things
C. water is an essential part of his existence
D. very few large animals are found in the desert
Question 39. The word "Them" in the passager refer to __________
A. minutes B. animals C. people D. water
Question 40. According to the passage, creatures in the desert _____.
A. live in an accommodating environment
B. are not as healthy as those anywhere else in the world
C. are more active during the day than those in the tangled forest
D. are smaller and fleeter than forest animals
correct answer to each of the following questions
Clara Barton became known as "The Angel of the Battlefield" during the American Civil War. Born in
Oxford, Massachusetts in 1821, Clara Barton's interest in helping soldiers on the battlefield began
when she was told army stories from her father. Another event that influenced her decision to help
soldiers was an accident her brother had. His injuries were cared for by Barton for 2 year. At the time,
she was only 11 years old. Barton began teaching school at the age of 15. She taught for 18 years
before she moved to Washington, D.C in 1854.
The civil war broke out 6 years later. Immediately, Barton started war service by helping the soldiers
with their needs. At the battle of Bull run, Clara Barton received permission from the government to
take care of the sick and hurt. Barton did this with great empathy and kindness. She acknowledged
each soldier as a person. her endurance and courage on the battlefield were admired by many. When
the war ended in 1865, she used 4 years of her life to assist the government in searching for soldiers
who were missing during the war.
The search for missing soldiers and years of hard work made her feeble physically. In 1869, her
doctors recommended a trip to Europe for a rest. While she was on vacation, she became involved with
the International Red Cross, an organization set up by the Geneva Convention in 1864. Clara Barton
realized that the Red Cross would be a best help to the United States. After she returned to the United
States, she worked very hard to create an American Red Cross. She talked to government leaders and
let American people know about the Red Cross. In 1881, the National Society of the Red Cross was
finally established with its headquarters in Washington, D.C. Clara Barton managed its activities for 23
years.
Barton never let her age stop her from helping people. At the age of 79, she helped food victims in
Galveston, Texas. Barton finally resigned from the Red Cross in 1904. She was 92 years old and had
truly earned her title "The Angel of the Battle".
Question 41. What can be the best title of the reading passage?
A. The angle of the Battlefied B. The American Civil War
C. The International Red Cross D. The American Red Cross
Question 42. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Clara Barton becam a nurse during the American Civil War.
B. Clara Barton worked for disaster victims until she was old.
C. Clara Barton helped wounded soldiers and she was the founder of the Red Cross.
D. Clara Barton was a kind and strong woman who helped people in need.
Question 43. The word acknowledged in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by ________.
A. believed B. recognized C. nursed D. pleaded
Question 44. The word this in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. received permission B. cooked for soldiers
C. recognized each soldier as a person D. took care of the sick and hurt
Question 45. According to the paragraph 1, which of the following is true of the young Barton Clara?
A. She suffered from an accident when she was 11.
B. She helped her brother who hurt in an accident.
C. She made a decision to live with her brother for 2 years.
D. She helped her father when he was a soldier.
Question 46. What can be inferred about the government?
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A. It did not have the money to help Clara Barton.
B. It did not always agree with Clara Barton.
C. It had respect for Clara Barton
D. It showed Clara Barton great empathy and kindness.
Question 47. The phrase broke out in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. extended B. broken down C. began D. closed
Question 48. What does the author mention about the American Red Cross?
A. The American people were not interested in the Red Cross.
B. Barton tried to have it set up in American
C. It was first established in the Unites States.
D. It was disapproved again and again by the Geneva Convention.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the others.
Question 49. A. stranger B. transfer C. change D. danger
Question 50. A. noticed B. turned C. fixed D.helped
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Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
Câu 1: Do you know that ________ longest river in ________ world is ________ Nile?
A. the/the/the B. a/the/the C. x/the/a D. the/the/x
Câu 2: Lightweight luggage enables you to manage easily even when fully ________.
A. crowded B. loaded C. carried D. packed
Câu 3: The revolving door remained ________ because Posey was pushing on it the wrong way.
A. station B. stationed C. stationary D. stationery
Câu 4: ________ at the airport more early, he would have met his friend.
A. Then he arrived B. Had he arrived C. When he arrived D. He has arrived Câu 5:
You must have forgotten to send the email, ________ there’s nothing in my inbox.
A. because of B. for C. due to D. owning to
Câu 6: The wine had made him a little ________ and couldn’t control his movement.
A. light-headed B. narrow-minded C. light-hearted D. light-footed
Câu 7: My little girl is tired now because she ________ all day.
A. studies B. studied C. has been studying D. has studied
Câu 8: The new director has really got things ________.
A. flying B. running C. jogging D. moving
Câu 9: ________________________, he left the hall quickly.
A. Not be rewarded with a smile B. Not rewarding with a smile
C. Not having rewarded with a smile D. Not being rewarded with a smile Câu
10: We were ________ a mile of our destination when we ran out of petrol.
A. hardly B. only C. within D. inside
Câu 11: The forecast has revealed that the world’s reserves of fossil fuel will have ________ by 2015.
A. taken over B. caught up C. run out D. used off
Câu 12: I usually buy my clothes ________. It’s cheaper than going to the dress maker.
A. on the shelf B. on the house C. in public D. off the peg
Câu 13: As ________ in Greek and Roman mythology, harpies were frightful monsters that were half
woman and half bird.
A. description B. describing C. to describe D. described
Câu 14: Scientists have invented walls and windows that can block out the noise, which allows
individuals to focus on their work without ________.
A. be disturbed B. disturbing C. being disturbed D. being disturbing
Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction Câu 15: Televisions are now an everyday feature of most households in the United States,
and television viewing is the number of one activity leisure.
A. everyday B. activity leisure C. most households D. television viewing
Câu 16: New sources of energy have been looking for as the number of fossil fuels continues to
decrease.
A. New sources B. been looking C. fossil D. continues
Câu 17: Almost poetry is more enjoyable when it is read aloud.
A. is more B. Almost C. it is D. enjoyable
correct answer to the following questions.
Foot racing is a popular activity in the United States. It is seen not only as a competitive sport
but also as a way to exercise, to enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded people, and to donate money to
a good cause. Though serious runners may spend months training to compete, other runners and
walkers might not train at all. Those not competing to win might run in an effort to beat their own time
or simply to enjoy the fun and exercise. People of all ages, from those of less than one year (who may
be pushed in strollers) to those in their eighties, enter into this sport. The races are held on city streets,
on college campuses, through parks, and in suburban areas, and they are commonly 5 to 10 kilometers
in length.
The largest foot race in the world is the 12-kilometer Bay to Breakers race that is held in San Francisco
every spring. This race begins on the east side of the city near San Francisco Bay and ends on the west
side at the Pacific Ocean. There may be 80,000 or more people running in this race through the streets
and hills of San Francisco. In the front are the serious runners who compete to win and who might
finish in as little as 34 minutes. Behind them are the thousands 20 who take several hours to finish. In
the back of the race are those who dress in costumes and come just for fun. One year there was a group
of men who dressed like Elvis Presley, and another group consisted of firefighters who were tied
together in a long line and who were carrying a fire hose. There was even a bridal party, in which the
bride was dressed in a long white gown and the groom wore a tuxedo. The bride and groom threw
flowers to bystanders, and they were actually married at some point along the route.
Câu 18: Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage?
A. chronological order B. cause and result
C. statement and example D. specific to general
Câu 19: The main purpose of this passage is to ________________________.
A. describe a popular activity B. give reasons for the popularity of the foot races
C. make fun of runners in costume D. encourage people to exercise
Câu 20: In what sentence(s) does the author give reasons for why people enter foot races?
A. Foot racing … and exercise. B. Behind them … a fire horse.
C. The largest … 34 minutes. D. People of all ages … in length.
Câu 21: Which of the following is NOT implied by the author?
A. Foot races appeal to a variety of people
B. Walkers can compete for prizes
C. Entering a race is a way to give support to an organization D. Running is a good way to
strengthen the heart Câu 22: The word “bystander” refers to __________.
A. a spectator B. a judge C. a participant D. a walker
Câu 23: The phrase “to a good cause” could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. to reward the winner B. to protect a wise investment
C. for a good purpose D. for an award
Câu 24: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this passage?
A. Some runners were ready to put out a fire
B. Some runners looked like Elvis Presley
C. Some runners were participating in a wedding
D. Some runners were serious about winning
Câu 25: The word “camaraderie” as used in line 2 could be best replaced by which of the following
_______.
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A. views B. companionship C. games D. jokes
Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
Câu 26: I think it’s impossible to abolish school examinations. They are necessary to evaluate
students’ progress.
A. continue B. extinguish C. organize D. stop
Câu 27: He revealed his intentions of leaving the company to the manager during the office dinner
party.
A. concealed B. disclosed C. misled D. influenced
correct word for each of the blanks in the following questions.
ABROAD WITH US
The company study abroad was originally founded in 1991 for students who wished to study
French in France. Its success led to the establishment of other schools around the world.
Learning the language in the country in which it is spoken is, of course, a (28) ________ more
effective and faster process than studying in your own country. It is also an opportunities to mix with
local habitants and (29) ________ a greater and deeper (30) ________ of the people whose language
you are studying. This makes the whole experience much more enjoyable. You may wish to attend an
Italian language and a cooking course in Italy or combine a Portuguese course with a sport. You should
look at all the possibilities and (31) ________ the best choice. In order to choose the (32) ________
course and location for you, we suggest you contact us to discuss your particular requirements. From
the information you give us, we can make some recommendation.
Câu 28: A. lots B. far C. so D. very
Câu 29: A. acquire B. require C. inquire D. enquire
Câu 30: A. know B. knowledgeable C. knowledge D. knowledgeably
Câu 31: A. do B. make C. take D. get
Câu 32: A. exact B. right C. precise D. fit
Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
Câu 33: “I’m sorry I gave you the wrong number”, said Paul to Susan.
A. Paul apologized to Susan for having given the wrong number.
B. Paul accused Susan of having given him the wrong number.
C. Paul thanked to Susan for giving the wrong number.
D. Paul denied giving Susan the wrong number.
Câu 34: I needn’t have watered the garden because it came down in torrents after that.
A. If only I had watered the garden before it came down in torrents.
B. It’s a pity I had watered the garden before it came down in torrents.
C. I regret having watered the garden before it came down in torrents.
D. If it had came down in torrents, I wouldn’t have watered the garden.
Câu 35: The students complained that the teacher was inexperienced.
A. The teacher was popular despite his inexperience.
B. The teacher was favored because of his inexperience.
C. The students praised the teacher for his inexperience.
D. The teacher was not supported for his inexperience.
Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
Câu 36: We gain more knowledge about how to stay safe online. We worry about the threats of
cybercrime less.
A. The more knowledge about how to stay safe online we gain, the more we worry about the
threats of cybercrime.
B. The more we stay online to gain safety knowledge, the less we worry about the threats of
cybercrime.
C. The more knowledge about how to stay safe online we gain, the less we worry about the threats
of cybercrime.
D. The more we know about how to stay safe online, we worry about the threats of cybercrime
less. Câu 37: We arrived at the airport. We realized our passports were still at home.
A. Not until we arrived at the airport, did we realize that our passports were still at home.
B. We arrived at the airport and realized that our passports are still at home.
C. Not until had we arrived at the airport, we realized our passports were still at home.
D. It was until we arrived at the airport that we realize our passports were still at home.
Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Trả lời cho các câu 38, 39 dưới đây:
Câu 38: He was sacked from his job after the manager discovered that he had stolen some money from
his colleagues.
A. dismissed B. ejected C. evicted D. dropped
39: She simply took it for granted that the check was good and did not ask him any questions about it.
A. objected to it B. permitted it
C. looked it over D. accepted it without investigation
Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word with the main stress
different from that of the other three words in each question.
Câu 40: A. escape B. before C. enough D. welfare
Câu 41: A. situation B. examination C. generation D. education
correct answer to the following questions.
Very few people in the modern world obtain their food supply by hunting and gathering in the
natural environment surrounding their homes. This method of harvesting from nature’s provision is the
oldest known subsistence strategy and has been practised for at least the last two million years. It was,
indeed, the only way to obtain food until rudimentary farming and the domestication of wild animals
were introduced about 10,000 years ago.
Because hunter-gatherers have fared poorly in comparison with their agricultural cousins, their
numbers have dwindled, and they have been forced to live in marginal environments, such as deserts
and arctic wastelands. In higher latitudes, the shorter growing seasons have restricted the availability of
plant life. Such conditions have caused a greater dependence on hunting, and on fishing along the
coasts and waterways. The abundance of vegetation in the lower latitudes of the tropics, on the other
hand, has provided a greater opportunity for gathering a variety of plants. In short, the environmental
differences have restricted the diet and have limited possibilities for the development of subsistence
societies.
Contemporary hunter-gatherers may help us understand our prehistoric ancestors. We know from
the observation of modern hunter-gatherers in both Africa and Alaska that a society based on hunting
and gathering must be very mobile. While the entire community camps in a central location, a smaller
party harvests the food within a reasonable distance from the camp. When the food in the area has
become exhausted, the community moves on to exploit another site. We also notice seasonal migration
patterns evolving for most hunter-gatherers, along with a strict division of labor between the sexes.
These patterns of behavior may be similar to those practised by mankind during the Paleolithic Period.
Câu 42: The word “domestication” in the first paragraph mostly means ________.
A. making wild animals used to living with and working for humans
B. hatching and raising new species of wild animals in the home
C. teaching animals to do a particular job or activity in the home
D. adapting animals to suit a new working environment
Câu 43: According to the passage, subsistence societies depend mainly on ________.
A. hunter-gatherers’ tools B. agricultural products
C. farming methods D. nature’s provision
Câu 44: In the lower latitudes of the tropics, hunter-gatherers ________.
A. can free themselves from hunting B. live along the coasts and waterways for fishing
C. have better food gathering from nature D. harvest shorter seasonal crops
Câu 45: typical feature of both modern and prehistoric hunter-gatherers is that ________.
A. they live in the forests for all their life
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B. they don’t have a healthy and balanced diet
C. they don’t have a strong sense of community
D. they often change their living places
Câu 46: Which of the following would serve as the best title of the passage?
A. Evolution of Humans’ Farming Methods B. Hunter-gatherers and Subsistence Societies
C. A Brief History of Subsistence Farming D. Hunter-gatherers: Always on the Move
Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from the other three in each question.
Câu 47: A. wicked B. beloved C. learned D. cooked
Câu 48: A. shame B. drank C. cable D. blaze
Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
Câu 49: Joanne: “You should have flown with the earlier flight!”
Alex: “____________.”
A. Why not? B. Oh, I’m sorry to hear that
C. It was fully booked D. Yes. I did
Câu 50: Helen and Mary are talking about Mary’s result at school.
Helen: “Your parents must be proud of your result at school!”
Mary: “____________.”
A. Of course B. I’m glad you like it
C. Sorry to hear that D. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging
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Câu hỏi 1 (NB): Mike came across his old friend - Maria while he _______ along the street.
A. had walked B. would walk C. was walking D. walked
Câu hỏi 2 (VDC): I don’t mind walking long distances, because I know it ________ me good.
A. does B. plays C. gets D. gives
Câu hỏi 3 (TH): Nowadays, most people rely ________ the mass media as their main source of
information.
A. on B. in C. to D. with
Câu hỏi 4 (NB): Human beings are ________ greatest threat to survival of endangered species.
A. Ø B. an C. the D. a
Câu hỏi 5 (TH): _________, we couldn’t make out the gist of the passage.
A. Due to Romeo’s carefully explanations B. Though carefully explained by Romeo
C. Carefully as Romeo explained D. As Romeo carefully explained
Câu hỏi 6 (TH): Josh would never forget ________ by his parent through no fault of his own.
A. having scold B. to have scolded C. to be scolded D. being scolded
Câu hỏi 7 (TH): All his companies had been successful and he was known to be ________ rich.
A. excessively B. completely C. extremely D. thoroughly
Câu hỏi 8 (NB): It is of great ________ to show your interest and politeness when you are having a
job interview.
A. important B. importance C. importantly D. unimportant
Câu hỏi 9 (VDC): I looked the word up in the dictionary to refresh my ________ of its exact meaning.
A. brain B. mind C. thoughts D. memory
Câu hỏi 10 (TH): If ________ access to education, children living in poverty will have a brighter
future.
A. providing B. are provided C. having provided D. provided
Câu hỏi 11 (VD): Andrew is a very disciplined employee. He ________ great importance to coming to
work in time.
A. affixes B. attaches C. admits D. attributes
Câu hỏi 12 (TH): Jane never gives her mother a hand in housework _________ she has a lot of free
time.
A. although B. since C. in spite of D. because of
Câu hỏi 13 (TH): Rita is not _________ of doing this work - she should change her class.
A. capable B. possible C. suitable D. habitual
Câu hỏi 14 (NB): If you eat too much, you _________ the price by putting on weight.
A. will pay B. paid C. would pay D. were paying
Câu hỏi 15 (NB): Joana and David, two students, are talking about studying abroad.
Joana: "I think studying abroad is the only way to get a well-paid job."
David: “___________. There’re still many different ways to get it."
A. You're exactly right B. I don’t think so C. That’s what I think D. There’s no doubt about it
Câu hỏi 16 (NB): Peter is having dinner at Wendy’s house.
Peter: "This steamed crab is so delicious."
Wendy:" ________.''
A. Sure. I’d love to. B. I’m afraid not. C. No, don’t worry D. I’m glad you like it
Câu hỏi 17 (NB): A. mouth B. founder C. about D. country
Câu hỏi 18 (NB): A. accessed B. searched C. recorded D. developed
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.
Trả lời cho các câu 19, 20 dưới đây:
Câu hỏi 19 (NB): A. interpret B. chemistry C. attention D. romantic
Câu hỏi 20 (NB): A. attract B. discuss C. follow D. confide
Câu hỏi 21 (VD): His second venture, a software firm, is booming and will soon be ready to take on
more staff.
A. adopt B. dismiss C. prepare D. employ
Câu hỏi 22 (TH): The smell of chalk always evokes memories of my school days.
A. revises B. brings C. recalls D. catches
Câu hỏi 23 (TH): You won’t be penalized for venturing a guess, so be sure not to leave any questions
unanswered.
A. rewarded B. punished C. motivated D. discouraged
Câu hỏi 24 (VDC): I think we cannot purchase this device this time as it costs an arm and a leg.
A. is cheap B. is painful C. is confusing D. is expensive
Adult Learners
Adult learners have many characteristics that distinguish them from school or college learners. Firstly,
they come to courses with experiences and knowledge in diverse areas. They often prefer (25)
________ learning activities that enable them to draw on the skills and experience they have acquired.
In the main, adults have realistic aims and have valuable (26) ________ into what is likely to be
successful. (27) ________, they are readily able to relate new facts to past experiences and enjoy
having their talents explored in leaning situations. Adults have established opinions and beliefs, (28)
________ have been formed over time through their experience of families, work, community, or
politics.
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A majority of adults also have (29) ________ motivation and their effort increases because of their
desire to learn. they are also motivated by the relevance of the material to be addressed, and learn better
when material is related to their own needs and interests.
(Adopted from “Complete Advanced” by Guy Brook-Hart and Simon Haines)
Câu hỏi 25 (TH): A. practicality B. practical C. practically D. practice
Câu hỏi 26 (TH): A. ability B. grasp C. uptake D. insight
Câu hỏi 27 (TH): A. In addition B. In contrast C. As a result D. However
Câu hỏi 28 (NB): A. where B. which C. who D. that
Câu hỏi 29 (TH): A. instinctive B. intrinsic C. spiritual D. perceptive
correct answer to each of the questions from 38 to 42.
Table manners differ around the world. If you visit a friend’s home for a meal, it’s good to know
about the customs they follow.
If you are invited to a Moroccan’s home, bring a gift of sweet pastries, nuts, figs, dates, or
flowers to the hostess. In many traditional homes, people often sit on the floor to eat a meal. Often,
everyone shares food from the same 10 plate. The plate is put in the centre of the table. Usually,
everyone also drinks water from the same glass. Only eat the food in front of you. Don’t reach across
someone for food. It is common to use you your fingers and small pieces of bread to eat food. Use only
your right hand to eat. Don’t say “no” to food. If the host of the meal offers you food or drink, take
some and try a little. In many Moroccan homes, it is common to take off your shoes.
Tanzania is known for its fresh fish and spices. Don’t act scared if your meal comes with its head
still on the plate. It is polite to try a bite of everything. In many Tanzania homes, people sit at a table on
a small stools to eat. It is OK to eat with your right hand, using bread or chapati to pick up food.
Everyone may take food from the same plate., but it is not usual for people to share drinks. You may
compliment the cook on a delicious meal, but don’t exaggerate. In some parts of Tanzania, men and
women still sit at different tables. Also remember: it is common to take off your shoes in the home, but
it is rude to show the bottom of your foot.
(Adopted from Active Skills for Reading Intro by Neil J
Anderson) Câu hỏi 30 (TH): Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Table Manners across some cultures in the world.
B. Tips for foreigners when having meal in Tanzania
C. Table Manners in Morocco, Things to do for everyone
D. Table Manners - Ultimate Guide to Dining Etiquette
Câu hỏi 31 (NB): The word "they" in paragraph 1 refers to ________.
A. customs B. manners C. meals D. friends
Câu hỏi 32 (TH): According to the passage, why does the writer think it is good to know about
customs in other countries?
A. You can know how to eat healthily. B. You can act in a proper way.
C. You can order food in a restaurant. D. You can learn the language.
Câu hỏi 33 (TH): The word "offers" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. exchanges B. attends C. receives D. provides
Câu hỏi 34 (TH): According to paragraph 3, which of the following should NOT do in Tanzania?
A. eat with your hands B. take food from the same plate
C. show the bottom of your foot D. take off your shoes
Nepal has made important progress over the past few years to promote equality, but the country
still has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world. 41% of Nepalese girls are married
before the age of 18.
Poverty is both a cause and consequence of child marriage in Nepal. Girls from the wealthiest
families marry 2 years later than those from the poorest, who are seen as an economic burden, and who
drop out of school and earn little money.
Food insecurity plays an important role too. Nepalese families that do not have enough food to
eat are more likely to marry their daughters at a young age to decrease the financial burden. One study
shows that 91% of people who had secure access to food married over the age of 19.
Dowry is also common practice in many communities. Parents marry their daughters as soon as
possible because the money they have to pay to the groom’s family is higher if their daughter is older.
Since 2010, the legal age of marriage is 20 for both men and women, or 18 with parental consent,
according to the Nepalese Country Code.
The law states that punishment for child marriage is imprisonment for up to three years and a
fine of up to 10,000 rupees (£102). But reports suggest that this law is rarely applied. There has been
quite a lot of progress in Nepal over the past 3 years with a clear government commitment to ending
child marriage and civil society cooperation. The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare is
currently developing Nepal’s first national strategy on child marriage in collaboration with UNICEF
Nepal and Girls Not Brides Nepal. However, the post-earthquake and post-fuel crisis environment has
meant progress is slow and the national strategy has been delayed.
(Adapted from
http://www.girlsnotbrides.org/) Câu hỏi 35 (TH): Which of the following best serves as the title for the
passage?
A. Nepal Government in an attempt to reduce social inequality.
B. Child marriage - A completely tractable problem in Nepal.
C. Nepal’s strategies to child protection programming.
D. One type of child abuse in Nepal: Child Marriage.
Câu hỏi 36 (TH): According to paragraph 2, in Nepal, girls from needy families ________.
A. play an important role in bolstering their household finances
B. have to get married earlier than those are from affluent families
C. can get married two years later than those are from poor families
D. are forced to drop out of school because their parents have no money
Câu hỏi 37 (NB): The word "those" in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
A. girls B. families C. years D. rates
Câu hỏi 38 (TH): The word "burden” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. issue B. potency C. load D. cargo
Câu hỏi 39 (TH): According to the last paragraph, how many years will a rule-breaker spend in jail?
A. exactly three years B. over three years C. from one to three years D. about two years
Câu hỏi 40 (TH): The word "imprisonment” in the last paragraph could be best replaced by
_________.
A. detention B. custody C. salvation D. emblem
Câu hỏi 41 (TH): According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Nepalese families have a tendency to marry their daughters at a young age.
B. Parents who marry their children before the allowed age normally pay a fine.
C. The age of marriage in Nepal depends on the money the families have.
D. According to the law, if people have their parents’ permission, they are allowed to marry at 18.
Câu hỏi 42 (VD): It can be inferred from the passage _________.
A. The government is not doing much to put an end to child marriage
B. Nepal had the highest overall prevalence of child marriage in the world
C. Families want to marry their daughters soon to earn money
D. The recent earthquake was negative for the eradication of child marriage
Câu hỏi 43 (NB): My brother and I go sometimes swimming together with our uncle’s family.
A. My brother B. go sometimes C. together D. uncle’s family
Câu hỏi 44 (TH): Her father used to be a distinguishable professor at the university. Many students
worshipped him.
A. used to B. distinguishable C. at D. worshipped
Câu hỏi 45 (TH): Those famous pictures hanging on the gallery wall painted in France.
A. Those B. hanging C. the D. painted
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Câu hỏi 46 (VD): "You should have informed me of the change in advance.” The boss said to his
secretary.
A. The boss blamed his secretary for not informing him of the change in advance.
B. The boss thanked his secretary for informing him of the change in advance.
C. The boss encouraged his secretary not to inform him of the change in advance.
D. The boss advised his secretary to inform him of the change in advance.
Câu hỏi 47 (VD): In Venezuela, beauty contests are more popular than football.
A. In Venezuela, beauty contests are as popular as football.
B. In Venezuela, football is more popular than beauty contests.
C. In Venezuela, football is not as popular as beauty contests.
D. In Venezuela, beauty contests are not as popular as football.
Câu hỏi 48 (VD): Joey put all his money on the lottery, which was his big mistake.
A. Joey shouldn’t have put all his money on the lottery.
B. Joey needn’t have put all his money on the lottery.
C. Joey may not have put all his money on the lottery.
D. Joey can’t have put all his money on the lottery.
Câu hỏi 49 (VD): Susan didn’t apply for the job in the library. She regrets it now.
A. Susan wishes she had applied for the job in the library.
B. If only Susan applied for the job in the library.
C. Susan regrets applying for the job in the library.
D. Susan regrets to apply for the job in the library.
Câu hỏi 50 (VDC): Hans told us about his investment in the company. He did it on his arrival at the
meeting.
A. Hardly had he informed us about his investment in the company when Hans arrived at the
meeting.
B. Only after investing in the company did Hans informs us of his arrival at the meeting.
C. No sooner had Hans arrived at the meeting than he told us about his investment in the company.
D. Not until Hans told us that he would invest in the company did he arrive at the meeting.
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SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC KÌ THI THỬ THPT QG LẦN I. NĂM HỌC 2019 - 2020
TRƯỜNG THPT NGÔ GIA TỰ Đề thi môn: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài 60 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề
(Đề thi gồm 50 câu trắc nghiệm)
Mã đề thi: 208
SBD: ………………… Họ và tên thí sinh:

………………………………………………………………..
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to identify the underlined part that is not correct.
Câu 1: Even though the extremely bad weather in the mountains, the climbers decided not to cancel
their climb.
A. not to cancel B. their climb
C. extremely D. Even though
Câu 2: Food prices have raised so rapidly in the past few months that some families have been forced
to alter their eating habits.
A. have raised B. rapidly
C. that D. their eating habits
Câu 3: Having finished his term paper before the deadline, it was delivered to the professor before the
class.
A. it was delivered B. before
C. before the D. Having finished
correct word or phrase for each of the blanks.
A long time ago, when ancient Rome was still an empire, people of that time used similar weights
and measures. The standards for these weights and measures were established by the Romans, who
kept these standards in a temple in Rome. All standards for measuring weight or distance were the
same, whether in Spain or in Syria. But then the Roman Empire fell, and these standards disappeared.
Today, standards vary from place to place throughout the world. Tourists who drive from the United
States in Canada, for example, are surprised when they buy gasoline for their cars. A gallon of gas
costs more than they are accustomed to paying. They complain that prices are much higher in Canada
than in the United States. Then they discover that they can drive farther on a Canadian gallon than on a
United States gallon. Is it a different kind of gas? No, it is a different kind of gallon. Canada uses the
British, or imperial, gallon that is about one-fifth larger than the United States gallon. Four quarts equal
a gallon and two pints equal a quart in both countries. But Canada’s quarts and pints are larger than
quarts and pints in the United States. The imperial gallon equals 277.42 cubic inches while the gallon
in the United States is equal to 231 cubic inches. Measured in ounces, Canada’s large gallon holds 160
fluid ounces, while the smaller United States gallon holds no more than 128 fluid ounces. From these
figures, it is easy to see why Americans can drive farther on the Canadian gallon than on the American
gallon. Someday, countries may follow the example of the ancient Romans and make weights and
measures the same for every nation.
Câu 4: Why are American tourists surprised?
A. The price of a Canadian gallon of gas seems high.
B. They weigh more in Canada than in the United States.
C. They didn’t know Canada sold gasoline.
D. Canada has a shortage of gasoline.
Câu 5: Canada has a different kind of_________.
A. gallon B. tourist C. driver D. gasoline
Câu 6: Which statement does the article lead you to believe?
A. Americans should not travel so much.
B. It would be good to use the same measures everywhere.
C. Canada should reduce their price of gasoline.
D. No one in Rome ever went to a temple.
Câu 7: A gallon of gas in Canada costs more__________.
A. than American tourists afford B. than Americans are used to paying
C. than the imperial British like D. than the ancient Romans charged
Câu 8: The word empire in the first line refers to_________.
A. a country B. a tribe of residents
C. a measurement D. a kind of a society
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
Câu 9: - Marta: What did you think of the book?
- Jones: _____________ the books I’ve read. It was the most interesting.
A. All B. Of all C. From all D. All of
Câu 10: Her room is very large. She is dreaming of a__________.
A. wooden big round table B. round big wooden table
C. big round wooden table D. table big wooden round
Câu 11: He eventually________ his disability to achieve some business success.
A. suffered B. overwhelmed
C. destroyed D. overcame
Câu 12: Let's have a party to celebrate our third successive win, __________?
A. do we B. don't we C. will we D. shall we
Câu 13: Our boss would rather_________ during the working hours.
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A. we didn’t chat B. we don’t chat
C. us not chat D. us not chatting
Câu 14: After the flash flood, all the drains were overflowing__________ storm water.
A. for B. by C. from D. with
Câu 15: The sky was cloudy and foggy. We went to the beach, _________.
A. so B. yet C. however D. even though
Câu 16: __________ that we all went for a picnic.
A. Such a fine weather was it B. It was such a fine weather
C. So fine the weather D. So fine was the weather
Câu 17: He may be shy now, but he will soon come out of his__________ when he meets the right
girl.
A. shed B. shell C. shoe D. hole
Câu 18: - Anna: “Were you involved in the accident?”
- Maria: “Yes. But I wasn’t to__________ for it”
A. blame B. apologize C. accuse D. charge
Câu 19: The fire was caused by an__________ fault in the television.
A. electricity B. electric C. electrical D. electrician
Câu 20: The robber was made__________ where he had hidden the money.
A. confessing B. confess C. to confess D. to confessing
Câu 21: The old houses were__________ down to make way for a block of flats.
A. hit B. knocked C. banged D. put
Câu 22: If you __________ to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess now.
A. listen B. had listened C. listened D. will listen
Câu 23: - Janet: “Do you like going to the cinema this evening?”
- Susan: “_____________”
A. I don’t agree, I’m afraid B. I feel very bored
C. That would be great D. You’re welcome
Câu 24: “My company makes a large profit every year. Why don’t you invest more money in it?” my
friend said to me.
A. My friend instructed me how to put more money into his company.
B. I was asked to invest more money in my friend’s company.
C. My friend persuaded me to invest more money in his company.
D. My friend suggested his investing more money in his company.
Câu 25: “If you don’t pay the ransom, we’ll kill your boy,” the kidnappers told us.
A. The kidnappers threatened to kill our boy if we refused to pay the ransom.
B. The kidnappers promised to kill our boy if we refused to pay the ransom.
C. The kidnappers pledged to kill our boy if we did not pay the ransom.
D. The kidnappers ordered to kill our boy if we did not pay the ransom.
Câu 26: “Don’t forget to tidy up the final draft before submission,” the team leader told us.
A. The team leader simply wanted us to tidy up the final draft before submission.
B. The team leader ordered us to tidy up the final draft before submission.
C. The team leader reminded us to tidy up the final draft before submission.
D. The team leader asked us to tidy up the final draft before submission.
Câu 27: “You shouldn’t have leaked our confidential report to the press, Frank!” said Jane.
A. Jane accused Frank of having cheated the press with their confidential report.
B. Jane criticized Frank for having disclosed their confidential report to the press.
C. Jane blamed Frank for having flattered the press with their confidential report.
D. Jane suspected that Frank had leaked their confidential report to the press.
Câu 28: “Mum, please don’t tell dad about my mistake,” the boy said.
A. The mother was forced to keep her son’s mistake as a secret when he insisted.
B. The boy requested his mother not to talk about his mistake any more.
C. The boy begged his mother not to tell his father about his mistake.
D. The boy earnestly insisted that his mother tell his father about his mistake.
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.
Câu 29: Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.
A. happen B. encounter C. clean D. arrive
Câu 30: Unselfishness is the very essence of friendship.
A. important part B. interesting part C. romantic part D. difficult part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Câu 31: A. honest B. vehicle C. hour D. happy
Câu 32: A. appalled B. noticed C. forged D. composed
Ask most people for their list of top ten of fears, and you’ll be sure to find (33)________ burgled is
fairly high on the list. An informal survey I carried among friends at a party last week revealed that
eight of them had had their homes (34)________ into more than twice, and two had been burgled five
times. To put the record straight, (35)________ of my friend owns valuable paintings or a sideboard
full of family silverware. Three of them are students, in fact. The most typical burglar, it seems,
involved the theft of easily transportable items - the television, the video, even food from freezer. This
may have something to do with the (36)________ that the average burglar is in his (or her) late teens,
and probably wouldn’t know what to do with a Picasso, whereas selling a Walkman or a vacuum
cleaner is a much easier matter. They are perhaps not so (37)________ professional criminals, as hard-
up young people who need a few pounds and some excitement. (38)________ that this makes your
house turned upside down and your favorite things stolen any easier to (39)________. In most case, the
police have no luck recovering any of the stolen goods. Unless there is any definite (40)________, they
are probably unable to do anything at all. And alarms or special locks don’t seem to help either. The
only advice my friends could (41)________ was “Never live on the ground floor” and “Keep two or
three fierce dogs”, which reminded me of a case, I read about, where the burglars’ loot included the
family’s pet poodle.
Câu 33: A. having B. out C. being D. been
Câu 34: A. entered B. taken C. robbed D. broken
Câu 35: A. few B. some C. none D. all
Câu 36: A. idea B. information C. knowledge D. fact
Câu 37: A. many B. rarely C. much D. that
Câu 38: A. not B. given C. despite D. so
Câu 39: A. do B. accept C. believe D. attempt
Câu 40: A. investigation B. case C. evidence D. burglary
Câu 41: A. put in with B. get by with C. bring up with D. come up with
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
Câu 42: He was one of the most outstanding performers at the live show last night.
A. well- known B. humble
C. impressive D. easy - looking
Câu 43: Advanced students need to be aware of the importance of collocation.
A. Of great importance B. Of low level
C. Of high level D. Reputation
The sea has always interested people. From it they can get food, minerals, and treasures. For
thousands of years, they sailed on the sea. But they could not go far beneath its surface. People want to
explore deep into the sea. However, they are not fishes. Because people must breathe air, they cannot
stay under the water’s surface for any length of time. To explore deep water, men and women face
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even more dangers and problems. A diver who wants to stay under water for more than a few minutes
must breathe air or a special mixture of gases. Divers can wear diving suits and have air pumped to
them from above. They can carry tanks of air on their back and breathe through a hose and a
mouthpiece. Water weighs 800 times as much as air. Tons of water push against a diver deep in the
sea. The diver’s body is under great pressure. When divers are under great pressure, their blood takes
in some of the gases they breathe. As they rise too quickly, the gases in their blood form bubbles.
Divers then suffer from the bends. The bends can cause divers to double up in pain. Bends can even
kill divers.
Câu 44: Which statement does the story lead you to believe?
A. Diving suits do not help divers.
B. The sea began to interest humans in the last few years.
C. Humans are not at home deep in the sea.
D. All divers get the bends sooner or later.
Câu 45: The story does not say so, but it makes you think that_________.
A. diving under the water too quickly causes the bends
B. Divers can wear diving suits to avoid the bends
C. deep-sea divers should be in good health
D. divers explore the deep seas only for treasure
Câu 46: A diver’s body in deep water________.
A. is under great pressure B. is just like a fish’s body
C. suffers from the bends D. weighs very little
Câu 47: Why do drivers get the bends?
A. They come to the surface too quickly.
B. They try to do exercises under the water.
C. Their diving suits weigh too much.
D. Their blood takes some of the gases they breathe.
Câu 48: The gases in a diver’s blood can form________.
A. air B. bubbles
C. great pressure D. oxygen
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.
Câu 49: A. evaluate B. investigate C. exception D. category
Câu 50: A. contrary B. control C. constant D. contour
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SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO VĨNH ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG LẦN 1
PHÚC Năm học 2019 – 2020
TRƯỜNG THPT NGUYỄN VIẾT Môn: Tiếng Anh 12
XUÂN Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions
Câu 1: A. challenges B. satellites C. devices D. approaches
Câu 2: A. measure B. creature C. pleasure D. peasant
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in
the position of the main stress in each of the following questions
Câu 3: A. immigrant B. miracle C. strategy D. position
Câu 4: A. secure B. observe C. forward D. survive
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions
Câu 5: Now that we have a baby, we get seldom the chance to go to the cinema.
A. get seldom B. to go C. that D. have
Câu 6: I know that if I start watching a soap opera, I immediately become hopelessly addictive.
A. addictive B. if C. watching D. hopelessly
Câu 7: A body has discovered by the police near the isolated house.
A. has discovered B. the C. isolated D. near
following questions
Câu 8: ______ for about 4 weeks, we now can perform most of the tasks confidently.
A. Having trained B. Being trained C. Training D. Having been trained
Câu 9: The most severvely affected area was the 19th-century residential and industrial ______ of
inner London – particularly the East End.
A. ring B. loop C. belt D. tie
Câu 10: Nowadays, it’s become ______ common to offer guests the wifi password along with a cup of
tea.
A. increasingly B. increased C. increase D. increasing
Câu 11: I suggested ______ the matter to the committee.
A. to put B. putting C. being put D. put
Câu 12: His ______ was destroyed when he was caught stealing some money.
A. reputation B. figure C. determination D. respect
Câu 13: He started working as ______ childminder when she was at university.
A. the B. a C. no article D. an
Câu 14: The teacher was explaining the lesson slowly and clearly______.
A. so that his students could understand it B. in order that his students can understand it
C. in order to his students understand it D. so as to that his students could understand it
Câu 15: If he didn’t come to the party, he _____ Sarah.
A. can’t meet B. couldn’t have met C. couldn’t meet D. hadn’t met
Câu 16: He claimed _____ from military service as he was a foreign national.
A. liability B. exception C. demobilization D. exemption
Câu 17: She walks so fast that I can hardly keep _____ her.
A. off with B. up to C. up with D. away from
Câu 18: It was such a/an ______ book about environmental problems.
A. weather-beaten B. thought-provoking C. absent-minded D. ill-behaved
Câu 19: I still enjoyed the week ______ the weather.
A. though B. although C. despite D. in spite
Câu 20: Before they came to the party, Jane _____ all the things needed.
A. prepared B. was preparing C. had prepared D. has prepared
Câu 21: The majority of children ______ an effort to save for the future because they worry about debt
they can be in.
A. have B. make C. do D. try
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the
In the past, technology and progress was very slow. People “invented” farming 12,000 years ago
but it took 8,000 years for the idea to go around the world. Then, about 3,500 years ago, people called
“potters” used round wheels to turn and make plates. But it took hundreds of years before some clever
person thought, if we join two wheels together and make them bigger, we can use them to move things.
In the last few centuries, things have begun to move faster. Take a 20th-century invention like the
aeroplane, for example. The first acroplane flight on 17 December 1903 only lasted 12 seconds, and the
plane only went 37 metres. It can't have been very exciting to watch, but that flight changed the world.
Sixteen years later, the first plane flew across the Atlantic, and only fifty years after that, men walked
on the moon. Technology is now changing our world faster and faster. So what will the future bring?
One of the first changes will be the materials we use. Scientists have just invented an amazing new
material called graphene, and soon we will use it to do lots of things. With graphene batteries in your
mobile, it will take a few seconds to charge your phone or download a thousand gigabytes of
information! Today, we make most products in factories, but in the future, scientists will invent living
materials. Then we won't make things like cars and furniture in factories - we will grow them!
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Thirty years ago, people couldn't have imagined social media like Twitter and Facebook. Now we
can't llve without them. But this is only the start. Right now, scientists are putting microchips in some
disabled people's brains, to help them see, hear and communicate better. In the future, we may all use
these technologies. We won't need smartphones to use social media or search the internet because the
internet will be in our heads!
More people will go into space in the future, too. Space tourism has already begun, and a hundred
years from now, there may be many hotels in space. One day, we may get most of our energy from
space too. In 1941, the writer Isaac Asimov wrote about a solar power station in space. People laughed
at his idea then, but we should have listened to him. Today, many people are trying to develop a space
solar power station. After all, the sun always shines above the clouds!
Câu 22: The writer says that in the past .
A. most inventions were to do with farming B. people didn't want to use wheels
C. it took time for new ideas to change things D. people didn't invent many things
Câu 23: Why does the writer use the example of the aeroplane?
A. Because he thinks it's the most important invention inhistory.
B. To show how an invention developed quickly.
C. To explain how space travel started.
D. To explain why transport changed in the 20th century.
Câu 24: What does the writer say about the future of communication?
A. We can't know what the most popular social media will be. B. Microchips will become faster.
C. We won't need devices like smartphones. D. We won't use the internet as
much.
Câu 25: What does the writer say about space solar power?
A. It's much easier to build a solar power station in space than on Earth.
B. It's a science fiction idea, and nobody really thinks it will work.
C. People tried it in 1941, but they didn'tsucceed.
D. It's an old idea, but people are only starting to develop it now.
Câu 26: The best title for the article would be .
A. Man in space B. Progress now and then
C. Will computers rule the world? D. More and more inventions
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes
each of the following exchanges
Câu 27: Jack and Lala are talking about hiking in the mountain.
- Jack: “I think we should set off early.” - Lala: “___. Then, we can have more time in the
mountain.”
A. I don’t think so B. you must be kidding
C. Sorry, I missed your point D. I can’t agree with you more
Câu 28: “I have an idea. Let’s go for a swim on Sunday afternoon”. - “________”
A. I’m sure. B. I know. C. You bet! D. OK, what time?
to the underlined word(s ) in each of the following questions
Câu 29: The icebox became a fixture in most homes and remained so until the mechanized refrigerator
replaced it in the 1920’s and 1930’s.
A. commonplace object B. luxury item C. mechanical device D. substance
Câu 30: The arrival of a great wave of southern and eastern European immigrants at the turn of the
century coincided with and contributed to an enormous expansion of formal schooling.
A. was influenced by B. began to grow rapidly
C. ensured the success of D. happened at the same time as
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
Câu 31: With the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth may be
unique in the solar system was strengthened.
A. end B. continuation C. expansion D. beginning
Câu 32: She's a bit down in the dumps because she's got to take her exams again.
A. confident B. embarassed C. sad D. happy
to each of the following questions
Câu 33: My interview lasted longer than yours.
A. Your interview was shorter than mine. B. Your interview was as long as mine.
C. Your interview wasn’t as short as mine. D. Your interview was longer than mine.
Câu 34: I’m certain Luis was on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child.
A. Luisa must be on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child.
B. Luisa must have been on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child.
C. Luisa could have been on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child.
D. Luisa may be very on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child.
Câu 35: “Me? No, I didn’t tell lies to Suanna,” Said Bob.
A. Bob refused to tell lies to Suanna. B. Bob apologize for telling lies to Suanna.
C. Bob denied telling lies to Suanna. D. Bob admitted not telling lies to Suanna.
of sentences in the following questions
Câu 36: I did not see Peterson off at the railway station. I feel bad about it now.
A. I wish I saw Peterson off at the railway station.
B. I regret having seen Peterson off at the railway station.
C. If I saw Peteron off at the railway station, I would reget it now.
D. If only I had seen Peterson off at the railway station.
Câu 37: The workers only stop the walkout after a new pay offer.
A. The worker workers stop the walkout only when a new pay offer.
B. A new pay was offered, which made the walkout stop.
C. Not until a new pay was offered, the workers stop the walkout.
D. Not until a new pay was offered did the workers stop the walkout.
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 38 to 42
MENTORING
Many adults in America and increasing numbers elsewhere take part in mentoring schemes. A
mentor is an adult (38)_______ provides support and friendship to a young person. There are
numerous different way of mentoring: passing on skills, sharing experiences, offering guidance.
Sometimes the most helpful thing to do is just listen. Mentoring is open to anybody - no particular
(39)_______ experience is required, just a desire to make a difference to the life of a young person
who needs help. This may seem a difficult thing at first, but many people find they have a real talent
for it.
The support of a mentor can (40)_______ an important part in a child's development and can often
make up to a lack of guidance in a young person's life. It can also improve young people's attitudes
towards society and build up their confidence in dealing with life's challenges. For the mentor, it can be
incredibly rewarding to know that they have had a (41)_______ influence on a child and helped to give
the best possible chance in life. (42)_______, it is not only adults who are capable of taking on this
role. There is now an increasing demand for teenagers to mentor young children, for example by
helping them with reading or other schoolwork.
Câu 38: A. which B. whom C. who D. what
Câu 39: A. trained B. professional C. difficult D. skilled
Câu 40: A. play B. take C. do D. make
Câu 41: A. significantly B. signify C. significant D. significance
Câu 42: A. Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. Indeed
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C orD on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50
The time when humans crossed the Arctic land bridge from Siberia to Alaska seems remote to us
today, but actually represents a late stage in prehistory of humans, an era when polished
stone implements and bows and arrows were already being used and dogs bad already been
domesticated.
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When these early migrants arrived in North America, they found woods and plains dominated by
three types of American mammoths. Those elephants were distinguished from today's elephants mainly
by their thick, shaggy coats and their huge, upward-curving tusks. They had arrived on the continent
hundreds of thousands of years before their human followers. The wooly mammoth in the North, the
Columbian mammoth in middle North America, and the imperial mammoth of the South, together with
their distant cousins the mastodons, dominated the land. Here, as in the Old World, there is evidence
that humans hunted these elephants,as shown by numerous spear points found with mammoth remains.
Then, at the end of the Ice Age, when the last glaciers had retreated, there was a relatively sudden
and widespread extinction of elephants. In the New World, both mammoths and mastodons
disappeared. In the Old World, only Indian and African elephants survived.
Why did the huge, seemingly successful mammoths disappear? Were humans connected with their
extinction? Perhaps, but at the time, although they were hunters, humans were still widely scattered
and not very numerous. It is difficult to see how they could have prevailed over the mammoth to such
an extent.
Câu 43: With which of the following is the passage primarily concerned?
A. Techniques used to hunt mammoths.
B. The relationship between man and mammoth in the New World.
C. The prehistory of humans.
D. Migration from Siberia to Alaska.
Câu 44: The word "implements" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
A. ornaments B. houses C. tools D. carvings
Câu 45: The phrase "these early migrants" in paragraph 2 refers to
A. mammoths B. humans C. mastodons D. dogs
Câu 46: Where were the imperial mammoths the dominant type of mammoth?
A. the central portion of North America B. Alaska
C. the southern part of North America D. South America
Câu 47: It can be inferred that when humans crossed into the New World, they ______
A. had previously hunted mammoths in Siberia. B. soon learned to use dogs to hun
mammoths.
C. brought mammoths with them from the Old World. D. had never seen mammoths before.
Câu 48: The passage support which of the following conclusions about mammoths?
A. Humans hunted them to extinction.
B. The cause of their extinction is not definitely known.
C. Competition with mastodons caused them to become extinct.
D. The freezing temperatures of the Ice Age destroyed their food supply.
49: Which of the following is NOT true about prehistoric humans at the time of the mammoths' extinction?
A. They were relatively few in number. B. They were skilled hunters.
C. They knew how to use bows and arrows. D. They were concentrated in a small area.
Câu 50: Which of the following types of the elephants does the author discuss in the most detail in the passage?
A. the mammoth B. the mastodon
C. the African elephant D. the Indian elephant
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THPT YÊN LẠC 2 Môn TIẾNG ANH
best answer for each question
We first learn about loving and caring relationships from our families. Family is defined as a
domestic group of people with some degree of kinship - whether through blood, marriage, or
adoption. Ideally, each child is nurtured, respected, and grows up to care for others and develop
strong and healthy relationships. This does not mean that it is always easy to make and keep friends;
it just means that we share the goal of having strong relationships.
"Family" includes your siblings and parents, as well as relatives who you may not interact
with every day, such as your cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and stepparents. These are
probably the people you are closest to and with whom you spend the most time. Having healthy
relationships with your family members is both important and difficult.
Families in the 21st century come in all shapes and sizes: traditional, single parent, blended
(more than one family together in the same house], and gay and lesbian parents -just to name a few.
No matter the "type" of family you have, there are going to be highs and lows - good times and bad.
Many times, however, families become blocked in their relationships by hurt, anger, mistrust, and
confusion. These are natural and normal, and few families do not have at least a few experiences
with them. The worst time for most families, is during a divorce. By making a few simple changes
in the way we look at the world and deal with other people, it is possible to create happier, more
stable relationships. Families need to be units of mutual caring and support; they can be sources of
lifelong strength for all individuals.
(Adapted from http://www.pamf.org)
Câu hỏi 1 (TH): What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The importance of sharing housework in a family.
B. The importance of having children in a family.
C. The role of members in family.
D. The healthy relationships among members in family.
Câu hỏi 2 (TH): Ideally, each child is nurtured, respected, and grows
up________? A. to keep in touch with the people around them.
B. to keep a track of the people around them.
C. to be familiar with the people around them.
D. to be concerned about the people around them.
Câu hỏi 3 (NB): What does the word "These" in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. good and bad times B. feelings C. relationships D. high sand lows
Câu hỏi 4 (NB): Which of the following is closest in meaning to "siblings" in paragraph 2?
A. brothers & sisters B. husband & wife C. children D. friends
Câu hỏi 5 (TH): According to the passage, which example below is probably NOT TRUE about the
definition of family?
A. wife &husband relationship B. step- father &daughter relationship
C. nanny &baby relationship D. god- mother & god-son relationship
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the others.
Câu hỏi 6 (NB): A. finished B. noticed C. approached D. supported
Câu hỏi 7 (NB): A. final B. identity C. applicant D. decide
Câu hỏi 8 (NB): Marry and Janet are at the dancing club.
Marry: "You are a great dancer. I wish I could do half as well as you."
Janet: "_______. I'm an awful dancer."
A. You've got to be kidding! B. You're too kind
C. Oh, thank you very much D. That's a nice compliment!
Câu hỏi 9 (NB): Hoa and Laura are talking about their volunteer work.
Hoa: "Thank you very much for helping the disadvantaged children here."
Laura: "________."
A. What a pity! B. It's our pleasure. C. That's nice of you! D. Sorry, we don't know.
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.
Câu hỏi 10 (TH): Her style of dress was conservative. She never wears items that are too tight, short
or low-cut.
A. high-fashion B. up to date C. traditional D. trendy
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Câu hỏi 11 (VD): There has been a hot debate among the scientists relating to the pros and cons of
using robotic probes to study distant objects in space.
A. problems and solutions B. causes and effects
C. solutions and limitations D. advantages and disadvantages
In the early twentieth century, an American woman named Emily Post wrote a book on etiquette.
This book explained the proper behavior Americans should follow in many different social
(12) ______, from birthday parties to funerals. But in modern society, it is not simply to know the
proper rules for behavior in your own country. It is necessary for people (13) ______ work or travel
abroad to understand the rules of etiquette in other cultures as well.
Cultural (14) _______ can be found in such simple processes as giving or receiving a gift. In
Western cultures, a gift can be given to the receiver with relatively little ceremony. When a gift is
offered, the receiver usually takes the gift and expresses his or her thanks. (15) ______, in some
Asian countries, the act of gift-giving may appear confusing to Westerners. In Chinese culture, both
the giver and receiver understand that the receiver will typically refuse to take the gift several times
before he or she finally accepts it. In addition, to (16) _______respect for the receiver, it is common
in several Asian cultures to use both hands when offering a gift to another person.
(Source: Reading Advantage by Casey Malarcher)
Câu hỏi 12 (TH): A. locations B. situations C. positions D. conditions
Câu hỏi 13 (NB): A. whom B. where C. whose D. who
Câu hỏi 14 (TH): A. different B. differently C. differences D. differ
Câu hỏi 15 (TH): A. However B. Moreover C. Otherwise D. Therefore
Câu hỏi 16 (VD): A. take B. show C. feel D. get
Câu hỏi 17 (TH): This restaurant was highly recommended for good service, delicious food and kind-
hearted boss.
A. generous and gracious B. ambitious and greedy
C. attentive and helpful D. polite and friendly
Câu hỏi 18 (TH): Vietnamese have a strong sense of hospitality and feel embarrassed if they cannot
show their guests full respect by preparing for their interval.
A. friendliness B. unfriendliness C. generosity D. politeness
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in
Câu hỏi 19 (VDC): Despite his early retirement, he found no peace in
life. A. Although he retired early, but he found no peace in life.
B. He found no peace in life because he retired early.
C. Early as he retired, he found no peace in life.
D. His early retirement has brought him peace in life.
Câu hỏi 20 (VD): "Why don't you participate in the volunteer work in summer?", said
Sophie. A. Sophie asked me why not participate in the volunteer work in summer.
B. Sophie made me participate in the volunteer work in summer.
C. Sophie suggested my participating in the volunteer work in summer.
D. Sophie suggested me to participate in the volunteer work in summer.
Câu hỏi 21 (VD): He visited London three years ago.
A. He hasn’t visited London for three years. B. He was in London for three years.
C. He didn’t visit London three years ago. D. He has been in London for three years.
It is an undeniable fact that a woman's place was once in the home. In the past, women were
merely required to fulfill the role of mother and housewife. Today, this situation has changed
tremendously. If a woman possesses the attributes and qualities of her male counterpart, she will
definitely be given equal opportunities in the career world without much bias. Therefore, women
began to make the scene and, eventually, there was a steady flow of women leaving their homes. A
certain vacuum or emptiness was thus created in the households. No more could the husbands turn to
their wives after a hard day's work. Society marveled at the ability of women, but it also suffered at
the realization of the important role that women play in their homes. Should women be allowed to
work after marriage then? The answer is undoubtedly positive although this issue is highly debatable
in terms of the nature of the professions involved. If a woman pursues her career but is at the same
time able to care for her home and children, one simply cannot find any reason why she should not
be allowed to do so.
A woman's influence is greatly needed in the home, on the children. What a child needs most
is his mother's care because how the child is molded depends greatly on her. It is a real pity that
women who leave their homes solely in search of a career seldom give a thought to this. The
children, being helpless and dependent creatures, may have nobody to turn to at home, except
servants or relatives. With the mother's back only after a hard day's toil, the children surely do not
get much attention.
Whether a woman should continue to work after marriage would depend on the nature of her
profession. It is a waste of resources if women, after seeking higher education, immediately abandon
their careers after matrimony. A woman's effort can also contribute to the wellbeing and
development of society. In the Malaysian context, a teacher is only required to work a five-day week
with term holidays every now and then. Moreover, she is in school for only half of the day. The
other half of the day can be devoted to her home. A teacher, besides educating the society, can fulfill
the role of both mother and housewife. There are many other careers like those of nurses, clerks and
typists where women can fulfill the double role.
Nevertheless, there are many professions which would not be advisable for women to indulge
in after marriage. A public relations officer spends almost three-quarters of her time in her career.
She has heavy tasks to shoulder which might require her to entertain others till odd hours at night.
Women who venture into the business world should think twice before plunging into it. It would be
beyond their means to fulfill two demanding roles at the same time.
As it is, a woman's most important responsibility still lies in her home. Without her around in
the house, one just cannot bear to think of the consequences. Unless and until she can fulfill the
basic role of a housewife and mother, she should not make a career her sole responsibility.
Câu hỏi 22 (TH): The word "marveled" in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by ______.
A. was excited B. was amazed C. was frustrated D. was fascinated
Câu hỏi 23 (TH): According to the passage, what job is NOT suitable for women after getting
married?
A. typists B. public relations officers C. nurses D. clerks
Câu hỏi 24 (TH): Which of the following about women is NOT true in paragraph
1? A. Women play an important role in their homes.
B. Women will have equality of job opportunities if they are as qualified as men.
C. Women's going out to work didn't change anything in the life of their families.
D. The main role of women in bygone days was childbearing and homemaking.
Câu hỏi 25 (TH): Why should a businesswoman have the second thought before starting her
career? A. Because she has heavy tasks to shoulder till very late at night.
B. Since she has to spend three quarters of her time on business.
C. Because she has to plunge into this job.
D. As it would be hard for her to fulfill the double role at the same time.
Câu hỏi 26 (TH): The word "this" in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. the woman's influence at her home
B. the career that the woman wants to do
C. the child of the woman
D. the mother's care which is the most necessary for a child
Câu hỏi 27 (TH): What is the best title of the passage?
A. The necessary characteristics for women to work after marriage.
B. Should women be allowed to work after marriage?
C. What jobs are suitable for women after marriage?
D. The role of women in society.
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Câu hỏi 28 (TH): The word "matrimony" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. marriage B. divorce C. celibate D. remarriage
Câu hỏi 29 (VD): Which can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. Women should fulfill their primary roles at home before making their own careers.
B. Women should not have their own careers.
C. Women should stay at home to fulfill their responsibilities.
D. Women should think of the consequences in their houses.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct sentence that best combines
Câu hỏi 30 (VD): George graduated with a good degree. However, he joined the ranks of the
unemployed.
A. That George graduated with a good degree helped him join the ranks of the
unemployed.
B. George joined the ranks of the unemployed because he graduated with a good degree.
C. If George graduated with a good degree, he would join the ranks of the unemployed.
D. Although George graduated with a good degree, he joined the ranks of the unemployed.
Câu hỏi 31 (VD): Electronic devices are bad for your eyes. Their radiation is very harmful.
A. Electronic devices, which are bad for your eyes, their radiation is very harmful.
B. Electronic devices, whose radiation is very harmful, are bad for your eyes.
C. Electronic devices that their radiation is very harmful are bad for your eyes.
D. Electronic devices which their radiation is very harmful are bad for your eyes.
Câu hỏi 32 (TH): Both husband and wife should be responsible ________doing the household chores.
A. for B. with C. of D. to
Câu hỏi 33 (NB): They ________ enthusiastically when their teacher_______ in.
A. will discuss/ will come B. will have discussed/ comes
C. were discussing/ came D. discuss/ comes
Câu hỏi 34 (TH): Gestures such as waving and handshaking are ________forms of communication.
A. regular B. non-verbal C. direct D. verbal
Câu hỏi 35 (TH): His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else's point of view. He is very _______.
A. narrow-minded B. absent-minded C. open-minded D. kind-hearted
Câu hỏi 36 (VD): I finally ______the cold that I had had all week.
A. get over B. pass out C. pull through D. come down with
Câu hỏi 37 (TH): Some people are concerned with physical _______when choosing a wife or
husband.
A. attract B. attractiveness C. attractive D. attractively
Câu hỏi 38 (NB): Everyone likes him, _____?
A. doesn't she B. don't they C. doesn't he D. don't you
Câu hỏi 39 (NB): If I ______ it was a formal party, I wouldn't have worn my old jeans and a jumper.
A. had been knowing B. could know C. knew D. had known
Câu hỏi 40 (TH): _______ his physical disability, he managed to finish the course with good results.
A. Despite B. Since C. Because of D. Although
Câu hỏi 41 (VDC): Mr. Park Hang Seo, a Korean coach, is considered a big _____in Vietnam football.
A. sandwich B. bread C. egg D. cheese
Câu hỏi 42 (TH): I deeply regret _______ to her so severely last night. She was badly hurt.
A. being spoken B. having spoken C. to be speaking D. to speak
Câu hỏi 43 (TH): Why don't you _______ these photos into your computer, because then you would
have your own digital copies.
A. change B. put C. give D. scan
Câu hỏi 44 (TH): _______ in large quantities in the Middle East, oil became known as black gold
because of the large profit it brought.
A. That when discovered B. Discovering
C. Discovered D. Which was discovered
Câu hỏi 45 (TH): Mark Zuckerberg's enormous success has taken a lot of hard work and _______.
A. dedication B. loyalty C. reputation D. indifference
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which is stressed differently
from the rest.
Câu hỏi 46 (NB): A. relevant B. attitude C. assistant D. argument
Câu hỏi 47 (NB): A. promote B. profile C. prefer D. regret
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined word or phrase in each
sentence that needs correcting.
Câu hỏi 48 (VD): Jane's friends insist that she will stay at their house when she visits Toronto next
weekend.
A. visits B. that C. next weekend D. will stay at
Câu hỏi 49 (TH): The woman is famous not only for her beauty, intelligent but also for her
hardworking.
A. not only B. for C. intelligent D. hardworking
Câu hỏi 50 (TH): Most people consider it women's responsible to take care of children and do
housework.
A. responsible B. Most C. do D. of
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SỞ GD&ĐT HÀ NỘI ĐỀ THI THỬ THPTQG NĂM 2019 LẦN 1

CHUYÊN KHTN Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ THI THỬ Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
Question 1: A. talked B. missed C. learned D. watched
Question 2: A. gosh B. most C. frost D. cost
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
Question 3: A. Supply B. consist C. happen D. delay
Question 4: A. comfortable B. necessary C. memorable D. unattractive
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: My brother hopes to travel around the world _______ next summer.
A. a B. an C. the D. ø (no article)
Question 6: If he improved his IT skills, he a job.
A. will easily get B. would easily get
C. will easily have got D. would easily have got
Question 7: While I at the bus stop, three buses went by in the opposite direction.
A. was waiting B. waited C. had waited D. were waiting
Question 8: It was the first time I had visitors I had moved to London.
A. since B. as C. for D. because
Question 9: They advised me visiting the troubled south of the country.
A. about B. Away C. against D. along
Question 10: The work that the students do the year will count towards their final degrees.
A. during B. for C. by D. in
Question 11: Over the past 30 years, the average robot price by half in real terms, and even
further relative to labor costs.
A. is fallen B. has fallen C. were fallen D. have fallen
Question 12: Janet admitted the car without insurance.
A. to be driving B. being driven C. to have driven D. having driven
Question 13: He should have his visa before it expires if he does not want to be deported.
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A. extend B. Extending C. extended D. extension
Question 14: The process of Jackson from a talented teenager into a franchise player
began in training camp.
A. exchanging B. Transforming C. altering D. converting
Question 15: The Supreme Court decision the way for further legislation on civil rights.
A. made B. Took C. gave D. paved
Question 16: These suggest that there is not direct link between unemployment and crime.
A. readings B. Discoveries C. findings D. outputs
Question 17: The situation has become worse, and it is now impossible to handle.
A. progressively B. Continuously C. frequently D. constantly
Question 18: When someone is down on their , friends are not easy to find.
A. mood B. Luck C. fortune D. merit
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
Question 19: Congo's presidential election is hoped to enable the country's first peaceful, democratic
transfer of power since independence from Belgium in 1960.
A. transplant B. removal C. conversion D. shifting
Question 20: We are having a surprise party for Susan next Saturday, so don't give the secret away
by saying anything to her.
A. ask anyone to come B. tell her the secret
C. go to the party D. find out the secret
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
Question 21: Telomeres are the tiny caps on the ends of chromosomes that protect our DNA from
damage during cell division.
A. guard B. shape C. attack D. save
Question 22: If you say bad things about the person who give a job you bite the hand that feeds
you.
A. be unfriendly B. be ungrateful C. be thankful D. be devoted
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 23: Jane and Janet are talking about their favorite sports.
- Jane: “Are you interested in scuba diving?” - Janet: “_______________.”
A. Very. Undersea life is being strongly contaminated.
B. Very. Undersea life is fascinating.
C. Not any. Undersea life is too expensive.
D. Well, things are much different, now.
Question 24: Mary is talking to her professor in his office.
- Professor: “Congratulations on your award.” - Mary: “ _____ .”
A. I like it that you understand. B. I do appreciate your supervision.
C. I can't agree more with yours. D. I feel so sorry for you, professor.
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 25 to 29.
It is true that digital manufacturing does cut out the middle-man. More and more routine,
repetitive assembly tasks will be taken (25) by machines. But as certain jobs disappear, new ones
open up in other parts of the factory. Germany in many ways exemplifies this trend. Today, German
manufacturers (26) three times more robots than U.S. companies, but they also
still employ more humans. Relative to the size of our economies, German's manufacturing workforce
is twice the size of America's.
From its very beginning, the fourth Industrial revolution has never presented manufacturers
with an either-or choice - robots or humans. It has always been about combining the talents of (27)
______. (28)________, it is the convergence of artificial and human intelligence that will enable
manufacturers to achieve a new era of speed, flexibility, efficiency and connectivity in the 21st
century. Machines have the ability to assemble things faster than any human ever could, but humans
possess the analytics, domain expertise and valuable knowledge (29) _______to solve problems and
optimize factory floor production.
(Adapted from: http://time.com/4940374/joe-kaeser-siemens-robots-jobs/)
Question 25: A. in B. away C. off D. over

Question 26: A. deploy B. deform C. decrease D. develop
Question 27: A. ones B. they C. Both D. two
Question 28: A. Alternatively B. Ultimately C. Correspondingly D. Consequently
Question 29: A. Required B. Gained C. acquired D. obtained
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 34.
Bitcoins are a form of virtual currency. In other words, they are a type of money that does not
exist in the actual world. However, they can be used to purchase actual products and services from
real companies.
The bitcoin system was created in 2009 by an enigmatic person named Satoshi Nakamoto. In
fact, no one is sure if Satoshi Nakamoto is an actual person or a group of people. Bitcoins are
designed to serve as an alternative to national currencies, such as dollars and euros, They can be
used to pay for things instead of cash or credit cards. When bitcoins are transferred from a buyer to a
seller, the transaction is recorded in a public database.
Governments are concerned that bitcoins can easily be stolen by hackers. It has dawned on
them that they might be used for illegal purposes. For example, stolen goods could be purchased
without the government's knowledge. Although more and more companies are beginning to accept
bitcoins, the percentage of purchases made using bitcoins is minuscule compared to other online
payment methods, such as credit cards. Instead, many bitcoin owners simply keep them as an
investment since more valuable in the future.
This may or may not be a wise approach. Currently, the value of bitcoins is fluctuating wildly,
especially when compared to highly stable national currencies, Bitcoin Investors are gambling on the
hope that as this high-tech money becomes more widely accepted, its value will soar.
(Adapted from: https://www.digitalcommerce360.com/)
Question 30: What is the passage mainly about?
A. A new kind of currency in the virtual world
B. A way of doing business in the virtual world
C. An alternative to bitcoins created by Nakamoto
D. The future of bitcoins in the real world.
Question 31: The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to
A. dollars B. euros C. things D. bitcoins
Question 32: The word “minuscule” is closest in meaning to
A. considerable B. small C. minimal D. increasing
Question 33: Why are bitcoins of great concern to governments?
A. Because the value of bitcoins is fluctuating wildly.
B. Because bitcoins will eventually replace national currencies.
C. Because bitcoins may be used in illegal transactions.
D. Because most of bitcoin owners are hackers.
Question 34: Which of the following is defined in the passage?
A. Bitcoins B. Transactions C. Credit cards D. Public Database
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 35 to 42.
A mansion is a very large home. McDonald's is the name of a fast food hamburger chain. What
do you get when you put the two together? You get McMansion, the recently created name for a type
of large suburban, two storied home that originated in the United States. Many people love
McMansions for their low price, abundant space and impressive styling, but the news is not all good.
In fact, McMansions may now be a threatened species.
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McMansion became very popular in the United States during the 1990s, and this popularity
continued for almost 20 years. During those years the economy was relatively strong, and banks were
willing to lend large sums of money to people who wanted to buy a home. The result was an increase
in the average home size. In 1988, the average new American home was 170 square meters, but by
2008 this had risen to 244 square meters, a 44% increase.
To offset the greater costs of these large homes, land developers built many homes that all used a
similar basic design and identical construction methods. Framing and interior fittings were constructed
in factories, instead of on site, and the materials used were often of a lower quality. Finally, the
sections of land used for each house were much smaller than before.
The result was suburban developments full of huge homes, often over 280 square meters in
floor area, that all looked similar to each other. Their standardization and lowest possible-cost
construction reminded people of McDonald's hamburgers, hence the term McMansion. For many
people a McMansion was their dream home, but that dream is now rapidly turning sour.
There are two main problems with McMansions. One problem is that their huge size means that
they cost a lot to heat or cool. Energy is becoming more expensive, so owners are faced with huge
bills if they try to heat or cool their home. The other problem is that McMansion owners are often in a
lot of debt. They borrowed a lot of money to pay for their impressive home, but during the 2000s,
with struggling economy and high unemployment, they couldn't afford to repay their loan.
McMansion are still popular in some area, but no one is sure how long it will last. Will energy
become even more expensive and force owners to downsize? Will the economy grow and banks
become more willing to end again? Will the drop-in house prices allow larger, less affluent families to
afford a McMansion? These questions are weighing heavily on the future of one of the most popular
housing styles of the late 20th century.
(Source: Reading planet)
Question 35: In paragraph 1, the writer introduces the concept of McMansion by .
A. comparing hamburgers and houses
B. introducing various types of homes in the United States
C. discussing the advantages and disadvantages of McMansions
D. explaining how McMansions were named
Question 36: The phrase “turning sour” in paragraph 4 refers to the fact that .
A. the large and lowest possible-cost McMansion became unaffordable for many owners
B. land developers built homes using a similar basic design and identical construction methods
C. the materials used to construct framing and interior fittings were often of a low quality
D. suburban areas were full of huge homes that all looked similar to each other
Question 37: According to the passage, which of the following is a major problem with McMansions?
A. Their impressive designs make them dream homes for many people.
B. The large size of McMansions asks their owners for huge energy bilis.
C. The identical look of the McMansions everywhere makes them no longer popular.
D. The identical look of the McMansions reminds people of McDonald's hamburgers.
Question 38: Which of the following statements is true about McMansions according to the passage?
A. They don't have much interior space for furniture and other home activities
B. They were one of the most popular housing styles of the late 20th century.
C. Their owners are all very rich and able to afford McMansions, mostly bankers.
D. They all just look very different to each other if looked from the above.
Question 39: Which of the following statements is NOT true about McMansions?
A. They share the same large size and impressive designs.
B. The strong economy made them less popular even among the wealthy.
C. The materials used were often of a lower quality, hence lower cost.
D. The sections of land used for each house were much smaller than before.
Question 40: What can be inferred from this sentence in paragraph 1: “McMansions may now be a
threatened species”?
A. Some threatened species are living in McMansions.
B. It's dangerous to live in McMansions.
C. McMansions may be destroyed soon.
D. People will not build McMansions anymore.
Question 41: The word “it” in the last paragraph refers to .
A. the popularity of McMansions in some areas
B. the fact that few people can afford a McMansion
C. the struggling economy and high unemployment
D. the dream of owning an impressive McMansion
Question 42: Why does the writer ask questions in paragraph 6?
A. to discuss the rise and fall of energy prices for America houses
B. to emphasize the importance of McMansions in American culture
C. to make readers think about the future of McMansions
D. to explain why McMansions are still popular these days
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
Question 43: The poor old man never was able to explain what was going on to his family.
A B C D
Question 44:
“Hollywood's Eve” fills in many of the gaps in our knowledges of Babitz's life and work.
A B C D
Question 45: It was in 1896 in Athens, Greece where the first modern Olympics were held
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
Question 46: No other student in his class is as successful as Pat.
A. Pat succeeded in beating all other students in his class.
B. Pat is the most successful student in his class.
C. His class is less successful than Pat is.
D. The more successful his class is, the more success Pat gets.
Question 47: “I really don't think that he'll attend the meeting tomorrow.”
A. I did tell you that he would attend the meeting the next day.
B. I will never forget his attendance at the meeting tomorrow.
C. I doubt that he will attend the meeting tomorrow.
D. I don't agree to his attendance at the meeting.
Question 48: The teacher had only just came in the room when the fire alarm rang.
A. While the teacher was coming in the room, she heard the fire alarm ring.
B. As soon as the fire alarm had rung, the teacher came in the room.
C. Before the teacher came in the room, the fire alarm rang
D. Hardly had the teacher come in the room when the fire alarm rang.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
Question 49: Dad's car is very old. He can't afford to buy a new one.
A. Dad's car is very old, but he can't afford to buy a new one.
B. Dad's car is very old, so he can't afford to buy a new one.
C. Dad can't afford to buy a new one just as his car is very old.
D. Dad's car is very old, though he can't afford to buy a new one.
Question 50: William Clark was not granted the rank of captain. Captain Lewis more or less ignored
this and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank.
A. William Clark was not granted the rank of captain because Captain Lewis more or less ignored
this and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank.
B. William Clark was not granted the rank of captain, thus Captain Lewis more or less ignored this
and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank.
C. Although William Clark was not granted the rank of captain, Captain Lewis more or less
Ignored this and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank.
D. As William Clark was not granted the rank of captain, Captain Lewis more or less ignored this
and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank.
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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 from 1 to 2.
Question 1: Why did Danny decide to enter the marathon? Danny’s totally unfit.
A. Why did Danny, whose total unfit, decide to enter the marathon?
B. Why did Danny decide to enter the marathon, who’s totally unfit?
C. Why did Danny, who’s totally unfit, decide to enter the marathon?
D. Why did Danny decide to enter the marathon who’s totally unfit?
Question 2: His academic record at high school was poor. He failed to apply to that prestigious
university.
A. His academic record at high school was poor as a result of his failure to apply to that prestigious
university.
B. Failing to apply to that prestigious university, his academic record at high school was poor.
C. His academic record at high school was poor because he didn’t apply to that prestigious
university.
D.His academic record at high school was poor, as a result, he failed to apply to that prestigious
university.
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: To turn on the light, I was surprised at what I was.
A. To turn on B. was C. at D. what
Question 4: She worked hard so everything would be ready in time.
A. be B. in C. so D. worked
Question 5: The detailed study of fossils, rather like a crime investigation, it involves the piecing
together of many diverse fragments of evidence.
A. the piecing B. it C. detailed study D. of many diverse
Question 6: You’re 25 years old, but you still haven’t cut the apron strings.
A. become independent B. bought a new house
C. relied on others D. started doing well
Question 7: The speaker was asked to condense his presentation in order to allow his audiences have
time to ask questions.
A. cut short B. talk briefly C. make longer D. give details
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions from 8 to 19.
Question 8: That sounds like a good offer. I it if I you.
A. would accept - were B. accepted - would be
C. accept - will be D. will accept - were
Question 9: The smell of the sea him _____to his childhood.
A. brought ... back B. took ... back C. reminded ... of D. called ... off
Question 10: The babysitter has told Billy’s parents about his behavior and how he starts
acting act as soon as they leave home.
A. meditation - seeking B. focus - seeking
C. concentration - seeking D. attention - seeking
Question 11: I didn’t hear you come in last night. You very quiet.
A. should have been B. could have
C. must have been D. must be
Question 12: I wouldn’t like to be a senior manager. You have to a lot of responsibility.
A. suggest B. carry C. convey D. bear
Question 13: If you have something important , you’d better say it aloud rather than
whispering to each other.
A. saying B. to say C. to saying D. say
Question 14: It is claimed that new nuclear power plants _____to be safer than the current ones are
soon built.
A. to design B. designing C. designed D. are designed
Question 15: Project-based learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop
their .
A. creativity B. create C. creative D. creatively
Question 16: I’ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my .
A. sweets and candy B. biscuit C. piece of cake D. cup of tea
Question 17: of the financial crisis, all they could do was hold on and hope that things
would improve.
A. On the top B. At the height C. In the end D. At the bottom
Question 18: When he us to go in, we outside the exam room for over half and hour.
A. let - are standing B. let - have stood
C. let - had been standing D. let - have been standing
Question 19: Modern skyscrapers have got a steel skeleton of beams and columns that forms a three-
dimensional grid, ___?
A. do they B. do it C. does it D. haven’t they
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 from 20 to
21.
Question 20: A. leaves B. coughs C. hires D. brings
Question 21: A. beat B. cleanse C. please D. treat
The Internet started out as a limited network called the ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects
Agency Network). It was a network of computers that allowed communication even if computer
became non- functioning. It was the academic and scientific community that adopted Internet, using a
protocol called TCP/IP. TCP/IP allows a number of different network computers to be connected
together. This is called the Internet. The Internet allows the creation the World Wide Web or the Web
for short. The Web consists of Internet sites that allow data to be shared by others. Aside from making
the Web possible, the Internet also makes e-mail, chat rom and file-sharing and telephoning
possible. It even allows people to watch media and play games.
The Web can be read in a browser. A browser is simply a software program that uses HTTP (Hyper
Text Transfer Protocol) data transmission. This will allow you to view Web pages. HTTP let you
browser read the text, graphics, animation, video and music that are on the Web page. It also enables
you to click on a link on the page using the mouse. The links on a Web page that guide you to go from
one Web page to another are called hyperlinks. A Web page usually contains many hyperlinks so that
you can “browse” the Internet. It is much like reading a book. You can go from page to page and get
new information. One example of a browser is Internet Explorer. In the address box of your browser,
you can type in an address called a URL for “uniform resource locator”.
To be able to use the Internet, you must have a computer with an Internet connection and software
that lets you view that Web pages. Internet connection is called a dial-up connection. It needs the use
of your telephone to connect your computer to an Internet service. A faster type of connection is
called broadband. This requires a cable or some other equipment. If you turn on the computer with a
broadband connection, it connects you the Internet at a time.
Adapted from http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARPANET
Question 22: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The Internet Explorer can be used to browse the Web.
B. The most popular Internet programs are e-mail, chatting and games.
C. Equipment is needed to allow a computer to connect to the Internet.
D. The Internet is an invention that makes sending and receiving data possible.
Question 23: The word “adopted” in paragraph 1 is closet in meaning to _____.
A. changed B. approved C. fostered D. chose
Question 24: According to paragraph 1, which of the following is true of the Web?
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A. It consists of sites on which information can be enjoyed by others.
B. It allows data to be shared but not for media or games.
C. It makes the receiving and sending of e-mail possible.
D. It is limited to a certain number of computers connected to the Internet.
Question 25: The word “It” in paragraph 1 refer to .
A. data B. the Internet C. media D. Web
Question 26: All of the following are true of the Web page EXCEPT .
A. each Web page has its own Internet site
B. the Web cannot be read without software
C. every Web page has a uniform resource locater
D. Web pages contain hyperlinks that bring you to other pages
Question 27: Why does the author mention a book in paragraph 2?
A. to note a reason why the World Wide Web was created
B. to compare browsing to turning the pages of a book
C. to suggest that reading a book is better than browsing the Web
D. to provide an example of information that can be viewed on the Web
Question 28: What can be inferred about broadband connections in paragraph 3?
A. They do not require an Internet service provider.
B. They are the faster type of connection available.
C. They are more convenient than dial-up connections.
D. They require more equipment than dial-up connections.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from
the other three in theposition ofprimary stress in each of the following questions from 29 to 30.
Question 29: A. character B. guitarist C. astronaut D. bachelor
Question 30: A. surgeon B. conquest C. profit D. canal
Question 31: “What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly off the record and most certainly not for
publication,” said the government staff to the reporter.
A. beside the point B. not popular C. not recorded D. not yet official
Question 32: Think about the interviewer’s comments because they may help you prepare better
when you are called for the next job interview.
A. compliments B. criticism C. remarks D. character
Early peoples had no need of engineering works to supply their water. Hunters and nomads
camped near natural sources of fresh water, and populations were so sparse that pollution of the water
supply was not a serious problem. After community life developed and agricultural villages became
urban centers, the problem of supplying water became important for inhabitants of a city, as well as
for irrigation of the farms surrounding the city. Irrigation works were known in prehistoric times, and
before 2000 BC the rulers of Babylonia and Egypt constructed systems of dams and canals to
impound the flood waters of the Euphrates and Nile rivers, controlling floods and providing irrigation
water throughout the dry season. Such irrigation canals also supplied water for domestic purposes.
The first people to consider the sanitation of their water supply were the ancient Romans, who
constructed a vast system of aqueducts to bring the clean waters of the Apennine Mountains into the
city and built basins and filters along these mains to ensure the clarity of the water. The construction
of such extensive water-supply systems declined when the Roman Empire disintegrated, and for
several centuries local springs and wells formed the main source of domestic and industrial water.
The invention of the force pump in England in the middle of the 16th century greatly extended
the possibilities of development of water-supply systems. In London, the first pumping waterworks
was completed in 1562; it pumped river water to a reservoir about 37 m above the level of the River
Thames and from the reservoir the water was distributed by gravity, through lead pipes, to buildings
in the vicinity. Increased per-capita demand has coincided with water shortages in many countries.
Southeast England, for example, receives only 14 per cent of Britain's rainfall, has30 per cent of its
population, and has experienced declining winter rainfall since the 1980s.
In recent years a great deal of interest has been shown in the conversion of seawater to fresh
water to provide drinking water for very dry areas, such as the Middle East. Several different
processes, including distillation, electrodialysis, reverse osmosis, and direct-freeze evaporation, have
been developed for this purpose. Some of these processes have been used in large facilities in the
United States. Although these processes are successful, the cost of treating seawater is much higher
than that for treating fresh water.
From A. Briggs’ article on culture, Microsoft® Student 2008
Question 33: The word “disintegrated” in paragraph 1 is closet in meaning to ____.
A. emerged B. failed C. distorted D. thrived
Question 34: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. the water pumping system B. the fresh water shortage
C. the results of water shortages D. the development of water supply
Question 35: According to the passage, which of the following can be inferred about London’s water
supply in the middle of the 16th century?
A. It was facilitated since the advent of the force pump.
B. It contributed to the River Thames’ flow considerably.
C. It was conducted through canals.
D. It circulated throughout the buildings.
Question 36: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a process of conversing seawater to
freshwater?
A. purification method B. dissolving chemicals
C. water evaporation D. streaming and cooling
Question 37: The word “impound” in paragraph 1 is closet in meaning to _____.
A. supply B. irrigate C. provide D. drain
Question 38: Early peoples didn’t need water supply engineering works because .
A. they had good ways to irrigate their farms
B. their community life had already developed
C. there was almost no dry season in prehistoric times
D. natural sources of fresh water nearby were always available
Question 39: The word “that” in the last paragraph refers to ___.
A. the cost B. treating seawater C. the United State D. this purpose
Question 40: Clean water supply was first taken into consideration by _____.
A. the US people B. the English people
C. the ancient Romans D. the Egyptians
completes each of the following exchanges from 41 to 42.
Question 41: Harry is talking to Judy over the phone.
Harry: “Thank you for helping me prepare for my birthday party, Judy.”
Judy: “ .”
A. It’s my pleasure B. Of course not
C. Never mention me D. That’s out of this world
Question 42: Thang was asking Huong, his classmate, for her opinion about the novel he had lent
her. Select the most suitable response to fill the blank.
Thang: “What do you think about the novel?” - Huong: “ ”
A. I can’t agree with you more. B. Yes, let’s.
C. The best I’ve ever read! D. I wish I could.
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 43 to 47.
THE GENERATION
GAP
People talk about the generation gap as a kind of division between young people and their parents. It
is something which is generally a problem when children enter their teenage years, and results (43)
_____complaints on both side. Parents, for example, can often be heard to say that young people are
(44) ____ and disobedient and in addition tend to be irresponsible when spending because they don’t
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appreciate the (45) _____of money. Adolescents, on the other hand, complain that their parents don’t
understand them.
What has gone wrong? One explanation lies in (46) __society has changed. In the past,
children would typically continue the way of life of their parents. In today’s world, parents are very
(47)______for their children because they want them to achieve more than they did. The problem is
that the children often don’t agree with their parents’ plans. Teenagers also reach maturity at an
earlier age than they used to and want their independence sooner. The resulting conflict is painful to
both sides.
Adapted form Mastering Use of English
Question 43: A. in B. on C. to D. of
Question 44: A. disrespectful B. disrespected C. disrespectable D. disrespecting
Question 45: A. worth B. value C. cost D. amount
Question 46: A. what B. how C. why D. that
Question 47: A. ambitious B. required C. expectant D. demanding
meaning to each of the following questions from 48 to 50.
Question 48: The room is too small for us to play music in.
A. We could play music if the room were smaller.
B. The room is so small that we can play music in.
C. The room is not large enough for us to play music in.
D. The room is not small enough for us to play music in.
Question 49: No matter how hard Fred tried to start the motorbike, he didn’t succeed.
A. Fred tried very hard to start the motorbike, and succeeded.
B. However hard Fred tried he couldn’t start the motorbike.
C. It’s hard for Fred to start the motorbike as he never succeeded.
D. Fred tried hard to start the motorbike, and with success.
Question 50: Martin will no longer be able to attend the university now that the tuition fees have
increased so much.
A. After the raise in the tuition fees, they become unaffordable for Martin, who will now have to
leave the university.
B. The university should never have made the tuition fees so expensive, as now Martin will have to
drop out.
C. With the tuition fees being so high after the recent increase, Martin is thinking of quitting the
university.
D. It will be difficult for Martin to continue attending the university with these costly tuition fees.
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 1: Despite her cries, no one came to her assistance.
A. help B. suggestion C. hindrance D. belief
Question 2: If it’s raining tomorrow, we’ll have to postpone the match till Sunday.
A. play B. put off C. put away D. cancel
other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. employ B.effort C. express D. reduce
Question 4: A. engage B. maintain C. verbal D. attract
Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: My mother takes responsibility running the household
A. about B. with C. at D. for
Question 6: Vietnamese children are taught at a very young age to obey and
look______ elderly people.
A. up to B. down on C. away from D. out of
Question 7: Nobody tool any…. of the warning and they went swimming in the contaminated water.
A. sight B. attention C. information D. notice
Question 8: Reagan ___an actor years ago.
A. was said having been B. is said to being
C. is said to have been D. was said being
Question 9: I must thank the man from ____I got the present.
A. that B. which C. who D. whom
Question 10: we work with her, we get confused because of her fast speaking pace.
A. So that B. at time C. Whenever D. Although
Question 11: His achievements were partly due to the ____ of his wife.
A. assistance B. assisted C. assist D. assistant
Question 12: He wanted to know .
A. where can he change some money B. where he can change some money
C. where he could change some money D. where could he change some money
Question 13: If I won the lottery, I you half the money.
A. had given B. give C. gave D. would give
Question 14: When I came to visit her last night, hs ______a bath.
A. had B. has C. is having D. was having
Question 15: Kathy is a very girl. She can make friends easily even though she
is in a strange place.
A. shy B. polite C. sociable D. unfriendly
Question 16: According to FAO, Vietnam is second largest coffee producer in the world
after Brazil.
A. an B. a C. the D. Ø
OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 17: Pointing at someone is considered rude in communication.
A. impolite B. humorous C. polite D. generous
Question 18: This point has been dealt with the preceding paragraph.
A. following B. heading C. previous D. before
Question 19: The first postage stamps issued in New York City in 1842.
A. issued B. stamps C. the first D. in
Question 20: When I will see her tomorrow, I will tell her the truth. I’m sure she will be very
happy.
A. truth B. will tell C. will see D. happy
Question 22: She said her father that she would go shopping with him the following day.
A. him B. that C. would go D. said
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
A number of factors related to the voice reveal the personality of the speaker.
The first is the broad area of communication, which includes imparting information by use of
language, communicating with a group or an individual and specialized communication through
performance. A person conveys thoughts and ideas through choice of words, by a tone of voice that is
pleasant or unpleasant, gentle or harsh, by the rhythm that is inherent within the language itself, and
by speech rhythms that are flowing and regular or uneven and hesitant, and finally, by the pitch and
melody of the utterance. When speaking before a group, a person's tone may indicate uncertainty or
fright, confidence or calm. At interpersonal levels, the tone may reflect ideas and feelings over and
above the words chosen, or may belie them. Here the participant’s tone can consciously or
unconsciously reflect intuitive sympathy or antipathy, lack of concern or interest, fatigue, anxiety,
enthusiasm or excitement, all of which are usually discernible by the acute listener. Public
performance is a manner of communication that is highly specialized with its own techniques for
obtaining effects by voice and /or gesture. The motivation derived from the text, and in the case of
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singing, the music, in combination with the performer's skills, personality, and ability to create
empathy will determine the success of artistic, political, or pedagogic communication.
Second, the voice gives psychological clues to a person's self-image, perception of others, and
emotional health. Self-image can be indicated by a tone of voice that is confident, pretentious, shy,
aggressive, outgoing, or exuberant, to name only a few personality traits. Also the sound may give a
clue to the facade or mask of that person, for example, a shy person hiding behind an overconfident
front.
How a speaker perceives the listener's receptiveness, interest, or sympathy in any given
conversation can drastically alter the tone of presentation, by encouraging or discouraging the
speaker. Emotional health is evidenced in the voice by free and melodic sounds of the happy, by
constricted and harsh sound of the angry, and by dull and lethargic qualities of the depressed.
A. Communication styles.
B. The function of the voice in performance.
C. The production of speech.
D.The connection between voice and personality
Question 24: According to the passage, an exuberant tone of voice may be an indication of
a person’s _____.
A. vocal quality B. general physical health
C. ability to communicate D. personality
Question 25: The word "evidenced" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ___.
A. indicated B. questioned C. exaggerated D. repeated
Question 25: The word "derived" in paragraph one is closest in meaning to______.
A. obtained B. discussed C. registered D. prepared
Question 26: Why does the author mention "artistic, political, or pedagogic communication" in
paragraph 1?
A. To contrast them to singing
B. As examples of public performance
C. As examples of basic styles of communication
D. To introduce the idea of self-image
Question 27: According to the passage, an overconfident front may hide .
A. shyness B. strength C. hostility D. friendliness
Question 28: The word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to____.
A. Self-image B. personality C. tone of voice D. psychological
Question 29:What does the author mean by staring that, "At interpersonal levels, tone may
reflect ideas and feelings over and above the words chosen"?
A. Feelings are expressed with different words than ideas are.
B. The tone of voice can carry information beyond the meaning of words.
C. A high tone of voice reflects an emotional communication.
D. Feelings are more difficult to express than ideas.
The General Certificate of Secondary Education or the GCSE examinations for (30)_____are
the standard school-leaver qualifications taken by virtually all UK students in the May and June
following their 16th birthday. If you come to a UK independent school before (31)_____the age of
16, you will study towards GCSE examinations in up to 12 subjects. Some subjects are compulsory,
including English arid mathematics, and you can select (32)______, such as music, drama,
geography and history from a series of options. GCSEs provide a good all-round education that you
can build on at college and eventually at university.
AS- and A-levels are taken after GCSEs. They are the UK qualifications most (33)______
accepted for entry to university and are available in subjects from the humanities, arts, sciences and
social sciences as well as in vocational subjects such (34)_____engineering, and leisure and
tourism. You can study up to four subjects at the same time for two years.
Question 30: A. big B. small C. long D. short
Question 31: A. reach B. reaching C. being reached D. to reach
Question 32: A. other B. another C. each other D. others
Question 33: A. wide B. widen C. widely D. width
Question 34: A. for B. as C. like D. so
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentences that best
completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 35: - “What a lovely house that you have - “ __________ .”
A. I have no idea. B. Thanks. It is a nice compliment.
C. Nothing special. D. Yes, of course.
Question 36: Host: “I’m terribly sorry for this inconvenience.”
Guest: “ ___________”
A. Fine, thanks. B. It’s not your fault
C. I’ll do better next time D. It’s mine. I came late.
Question 37: A. watched B. stopped C. lived D. cooked
Question 38: A. clean B. bread C. lean D. lead
combines each pair of sentences of the following questions.
Question 39: He didn’t take his father’s advice. That’s why he is out of work now.
A. If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not have been out of work now.
B. If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not be out of work now.
C. If he took his father’s advice, he would not be out of work now.
D. If he takes his father’s advice, he will not be out of work now.
Question 40: The old man is working in this factory. I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
A. The old man whose bicycle I borrowed yesterday is working in this factory.
B. The old man whom bicycle I borrowed yesterday is working in this factory.
C. The old man whom is working in this factory I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
D. The old man is working in this factory which I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Martin Luther King, Jf., is well- known for his work in civil rights and for his many famous
speeches, among which is his moving “I have a dream” speech. But fewer people know much about
King’s childhood. M.L., as he was called, was born in 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, at the home of his
maternal grandfather. M.L.’s grandfather purchased their home on Auburn Avenue in 1909, twenty years
before M.L was born. His grandfather allowed the house to be used as a meeting place for a number
of organizations dedicated to the education and social advancement of blacks. M.L. grew up in the
atmosphere, with his home being used as a community gathering place, and was no doubt influenced
by it. M.L.'s childhood was not especially eventful. His father was a minister and his mother was a
musician. He was the second of three children, and he attended all- black schools in a black
neighborhood. The neighborhood was not poor, however. Auburn Avenue was the main artery through a
prosperous neighborhood that had come to symbolize achievement for Atlanta's black people. It was
an area of banks, insurance companies, builders, jewelers, tailors, doctors, lawyers, and other black-
owner black-operated businesses and services. Even in the face of Atlanta's segregation, the district
thrived. Dr. King never forgot the community spirit he had known as a child, nor did he forget the
racial prejudice that was a seemingly insurmountable barrier that kept black Atlantans from mingling
with whites.
Question 41: What is the passage mainly about?
A. the prejudice that existed in Atlanta
B. the neighborhood King grew up in
C. Martin Luther King's childhood
D. Martin Luther King's grandfather
Question 42: The word "it" refers to
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A. neighborhood B. segregation C. achievement D. services
Question 43: The word "tailors" in paragraph 2 describes people who are associated with which of
the following trades?
A. garment making B. shoe making C. book binding D. flower arranging
Question 44: According to the author, M.L .
A.loved to listen to his grandfather speak
B. grew up in a relatively rich area of Atlanta
C. had a difficult childhood
D. was a good musician as a child
Question 45: According to the author, King was influenced by .
A. black lawyers B. community spirit C. his mother D. his speeches
Question 46: The word “gathering” in the paragraph 1 could be best replaced by .
A. meeting B. picking C. learning D. exciting
Question 47: According to the author, blacks in King's neighborhood were involved in all the
following businesses and services EXCEPT
A. law B. dentistry C. banking D. medicine
Question 48: “Don’t forget to do your homework”, the teacher told us.
A. The teacher reminded us not to forget to do your homework.
B. The teacher told us do not to forget to do our homework.
C. The teacher told us to not forget to do our homework.
D. The teacher reminded us not to forget to do our homework.
Question 49: Many people think Steve stole the money.
A. It was not Steve who stole the money.
B. Many people think the money is stolen by Steve.
C. Steven is thought to have stolen the money.
D. The money is thought to be stolen by Steve.
Question 50: Jane hasn’t played the piano since 2005.
A. The last time Jane played the piano was in 2005. B. Jane has played piano in 2005.
C. The last time Jane played the piano was 2005. D. Jane last played piano was 2005.
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SỞ GD – ĐT ĐỀ KTCL ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA
LIÊN TRƯỜNG THPT Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn: TIẾNG ANH
(Đề thi có 08 trang)
1. We arrived at airport. We realized our passports were still at home.
A. It was until we arrived at airport that we realize our passports were still at home.
B. We arrived at airport and realized our passports are still at home.
C. Not until had we arrived at airport, we realized our passports were still at home.
D. Not until we arrived at airport, did we realize our passports were still at home.
2. You have just passed your exam. This makes your parents happy.
A. Having just passed your exam making your parents happy.
B. You have just passed your exam which it makes your parents happy.
C. You have just passed your exam makes your parents happy.
D. That you have just passed your exam makes your parents happy.
3. The employee's claim of being out with the flu did not seem very plausible because he returned
from sick leave with a deep tan.
A. tactful B. vulnerable C. inattentive D. unreasonable
4. TEFL.com is a website which offers a job research facility to assist qualified students in finding
work.
A. help B. aid C. support D. hinder
5. Linda is thanking Daniel for his birthday present.
Linda: "Thanks for the book. I've been looking it for months."
Daniel: "……"
A. I'm glad you like it. B. You can say that again
C. I like reading books. D. Thank you for looking for it.
6. Daisy is talking to Mary about the house. Daisy:" What a lovely house you have!" Mary: "
"
A. Of course not, it's not costly. B. No problem.
C. I think so. D. Thank you. Hope you will drop in.
7. When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
A. be interested in B. be related to
C. pay all attention to D. express interest to
8. Some 12th -grade students find sitting the entrance exam to be accepted into universities such a
daunting process that they become depressed due to the level of stress.
A. long-lasting B. comforting C. intimidating D. intriguing 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.
9. A. provide B. private C. advise D. arrang
10. A. supportive B. connection C. attention D. sacrifice
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indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
There are many theories about the beginning of drama in ancient Greece. The one most widely
accepted today is based on the assumption that drama evolved from ritual. The argument for this view
goes as follows. In the beginning, human beings viewed the natural forces of the world, even the
seasonal changes, as unpredictable, and they sought, through various means, to control these unknown
and feared powers. Those measures which appeared to bring the desired results were then retained and
repeated until they hardened into fixed rituals. Eventually stories arose which explained or veiled the
mysteries of the rites. As time passed some rituals were abandoned, but the stories, later called myths,
persisted and provided material for art and drama.
Those who believed that drama evolved out of ritual also argue that those rites contained the seed
of theater because music, dance, masks, and costumes were almost always used. Furthermore, a suitable
site hard to be provided for the performances, and when the entire community did not participate, a clear
division was usually made between the "acting area" and the "auditorium". In addition, there were
performers, and since considerable importance was attached to avoiding mistakes in the enactment of
rites, religious leaders usually assumed that task. Wearing masks and costumes, they often impersonated
other people, animals, or supernatural beings, and mimed the desired effect- success in hunt or battle, the
coming rain, the revival of the Sun as an actor might. Eventually such dramatic representations were
separated from religious activities.
Another theory traces the theater's origin from the human interest in storytelling. According to this
view, tales (about the hunt, war or other feats) are gradually elaborated, at first through the use of
impersonation, action, and dialogue by a narrator and then through the assumption of each of the roles by
a different person. A closely related theory traces theater to those dances that are primarily rhythmical
and gymnastic or that are imitation of animal movements and sounds.
11. The word "enactment" in paragraph 2 is closest meaning to .
A. establishment B. performance C. authorization D. season
12. What does the passage manly discuss?
A. The origins of theater B. The role of ritual in modern dance.
C. The variety of early religious activities. D. The importance of storytelling
13. According to the passage, what is the main difference between ritual and drama?
A. Ritual requires fewer performers than drama.
B. Ritual is shorter than drama
C. Ritual uses music whereas drama does not.
D. Ritual has a religious purpose and drama does not.
14. The passage supports which of the following statements?
A. Storytelling is an important part of dance
B. No one really knows how the theater began.
C. Dramatic activities require the use of costumes.
D. Myths are no longer represented dramatically.
15. The word they in paragraph 1 refers to .
A. natural forces B. seasonal changes C. human beings D. theories
16. What aspect of drama does the author discuss in the first paragraph?
A. The reason drama is often unpredictable.
B. The reason in which dramas were performed.
C. The connection between myths and dramatic plots.
D. The importance of costumes in early drama.
17. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common element of theater and ritual?
A. Magic B. Costumes C. Dance D. Music
18. The word "considerable" in paragraph 2 is closest meaning to .
A. Relational B. ceremonial C. substantial D. thoughtful
19. She didn't enjoy her first year at college because she failed to her new friends.
A. come in for B. go down with C. get on with D. look down on
20. There are many history books in our library.
A. American interesting old B. interesting old American
C. old American interesting D. interesting American old
21. Up to now, they have not made a whether they will go or not.
A. decision B. decisive C. decidedly D. decide
22. I suggest that John the directions carefully before assembling the bicycle.
He doesn't want the wheels to fall off while he is riding down a hill.
A. reads B.read C. to read D. reading
23. We should avoid personal questions.
A. ask B.to going C. asking D. to ask
24. Sarah and I reserved the rooms in the same hotel. She was really surprised to see me
there.
A. deliberately B.intentionally C. coincidentally D. practically
25. We have just visited disadvantaged children in an orphanage in Bac Ninh Province.
A. located B.which locates C. to locate D. locating
26. If he hadn't wasted too much time, he in his examination.
A. wouldn't fail B. won't fail C. wouldn't have failed D. would fail
27. The mother her little son. She gives him whatever he wants.
A. spoils B. damages C. harms D. ruins
28. Mike painted his bedroom black. It looks dark and dreary. He a different colour.
A. must have chosen B. had to choose
C. should have chosen D. could have been choosing
29. Air pollution is getting serious in big cities in the world.
A. more and more B. most and most
C. the more and the more D. the most and the most
30. I to play the piano for five months but I haven't been very successful at this.
A.learn B. had learned C. has learned D. have learned
Read the following passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered
blanks.
The warming of the Pacific Ocean has created weather patterns (31) strongly affect the
world. When the water is warm, the (32)_______of rainfall in Indonesia and the surrounding
regions decreases. Australia could even experience a drought in many parts. On the other hand, Chile
(which borders the Pacific Ocean) is preparing for severe rainstorms. In Pakistan and northwestern
India, the weather pattern makes the rainy season weaker and makes the area much drier. This
happening is called El Nino and is used by weather forecasters to make long-range weather predictions.
They also know that El Nino will (33)_______unusually heavy rains to the southwestern part of the
United States and make the central part of the country drier at the same time. According to research,
weather forecasters (used to know about the coming weather with certainty. Now everything has
become (34)_____different. El Nino itself used to be (35)_____. It would occur every two to seven
years. But now, this weather pattern is becoming more frequent. We cannot say when and how often
tornadoes or cyclones occur. Scientists are unsure of the reason for this change on a global scale either.
31. A. what B. when C. whether D. that
32. A. amount B. deal C. figure D. number
33. A. fetch B. bring C. take D. carr
34. A. complete B. completely C. completed D.completing
35. A. notable B. incredible C. predictable D.remarkable
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36. The criminal is believed to be living abroad.
A. The belief is that the criminal should be living abroad.
B. It believes that the criminal is living abroad.
C. There's a belief that the criminal should be living abroad.
D. It is believed that the criminal is living abroad.
37. Astrology greatly interests him.
A. He takes a keen interest in astrology.
B. He finds astrology very interested
C. Astrology is the subject he enjoys the most.
D. He is very interesting in astrology.
38. "If I were you, I would never turn the television up late at night" the man told his daughter.
A. The man wished his daughter didn't turn the television up late at night
B. The man ordered his daughter not to turn the television up when it's late at night.
C. The father said if he was his daughter, he would turn the television down at night.
D. The father advised his daughter not to turn the television up late at night.
part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
39. A. page B. face C. date D. map
40. A. arrested B. mended C. reserved D. crowded
Househusbands
Dear Editor,
I read with interest the article on American families. In general I agree with it, but there are some
important things it left out. It didn't tell the reader much about the life of a househusband. It's not an easy
life. I know, because I'm now a househusband myself. A househusband has to change many of his ideas
and his ways.
First of all, he has to change the way he thinks about time. Before I was a househusband, I worked
full-time for the New York Times. I was a reporter, and time was always important. We had to finish our
article quickly and give them to the editor. Everyone was always in a hurry. This is the way, many other
men work, too. Businessmen, lawyers, bankers, and doctors all have to work quickly.
At home it's different. The househusband cannot be in a hurry all the time. If you rush around, you
will make everyone unhappy! The children will be unhappy because they don't understand. For them,
time is not important. Your wife will be unhappy because the children are unhappy. You will be
unhappy, too, because they are all unhappy. So you have to learn to slow down. That is the first and most
important rule for a househusband.
There is something else the househusband must learn. You must learn to show how you feel about
things. At work, men usually do not talk about feelings. If they do, people think they are strange. So,
many men are not used to telling anyone about their feelings. They do not know how to talk about their
anger, worries, or love. But children need to know how you feel. They need to know how much you love
them. If you are angry, they need to know why. Your wife also needs to know about your feelings. If you
do not say anything, your family may get the wrong idea. Then there may be serious problems.
People talk a lot about househusbands these days. Usually they talk about men doing the
housework, the cooking, cleaning, and shopping. But in my opinion, these are the easiest things to learn.
It was much harder for me to change the way I think and the way I act with my family. I think, other men
will also find this harder, but, like me, will find it necessary if they want to have a happy family!
Ted Diamond
41. According to the passage, children .
A. don't know how to show their feelings. B. are always in a hurry.
C. usually don't think time is important. D. are usually unhappy.
42. The word "rush" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
A. spend time idly. B. move about very slowly.
C. shout loudly and angrily. D. move about hurriedly.
43. The word "they" in paragraph 4 refers to .
A. men as househusbands. B. men who do not talk about feelings.
C. men who talk about feelings. D. strange people at work.
44. It can be inferred from the passage that Ted thinks .
A. being a househusband is easy.
B. learning about housework is easy.
C. learning about housework is a problem.
D. cooking is the easiest thing to learn.
45. Family problems can happen if .
A. men don't talk enough with their families.
B. people talk about househusbands.
C. men get wrong ideas.
D. men talk too much with their families.
46. This article is about .
A. life as a househusband B. American families.
C. fathers and children. D. ideas about time.
47. The househusband has to learn .
A. to do things more slowly. B. the importance of time.
C. to do things more quickly. D. how to understand his work.
48. A number of tourists is going to return the evaluation form distributed by the travel agent.
A B C D
49. Although pure diamond is colourless and transparent, but when contaminated with other
A B C
material it may appear in various colours, ranging from pastels to opaque.
D
50. After teaching English in Vietnam for one year, Philip decided to buy a house and
A B C
spending the rest of his life there.
D
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SỞ GD – ĐT ĐỀ THI ĐỊNH KÌ LẦN 2 NĂM HỌC 2018-2019

TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN BẮC Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn: TIẾNG ANH
NINH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes
Question 1: Ensoleill and Sunny are talking about Ted’s accident last week.
Ensoleill: “A motor bike knocked Ted down”. Sunny: “ _____________”
A. How terrific! B. What it is now?
C. Poor Ted! D. What a motor bike!
Question 2: Mary and her friend, Ensoleill, are in a coffee shop.
Mary: “Would you like Matcha ice–cream or Caramen with jam?” Ensoleill: “ ”.
A. It doesn’t matter. B. I like eating them all.
C. Yes, I’d love two. D. Neither is fine. They are good.
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Most people can remember a phone number for up to thirty seconds. When this short amount of
time elapses, however, the numbers are erased from the memory. How did the information get there in
the first place? Information that makes its way to the short term memory (STM) does so via the sensory
storage area. The brain has a filter which only allows stimuli that is of immediate interest to pass on to
the STM, also known as the working memory.
There is much debate about the capacity and duration of the short term memory. The most
accepted theory comes from George A. Miller, a cognitive psychologist who suggested that humans can
remember approximately seven chunks of information. A chunk is defined as a meaningful unit of
information, such as a word or name rather than just a letter or number. Modern theorists suggest that
one can increase the capacity of the short term memory by chunking, or classifying similar information
together. By organizing information, one can optimize the STM, and improve the chances of a memory
being passed on to long term storage.
When making a conscious effort to memorize something, such as information for an exam, many
people engage in "rote rehearsal". By repeating something over and over again, one is able to keep a
memory alive. Unfortunately, this type of memory maintenance only succeeds if there are no
interruptions. As soon as a person stops rehearsing the information, it has the tendency to disappear.
When a pen and paper are not handy, people often attempt to remember a phone number by repeating it
aloud. If the doorbell rings or the dog barks to come in before a person has the opportunity to make a
phone call, he will likely forget the number instantly. Therefore, rote rehearsal is not an efficient way to
pass information from the short term to long term memory. A better way is to practice "elaborate
rehearsal". This involves assigning semantic meaning to a piece of information so that it can be filed
along with other pre-existing long term memories.
Encoding information semantically also makes it more retrievable. Retrieving information can be
done by recognition or recall. Humans can easily recall memories that are stored in the long term
memory and used often; however, if a memory seems to be forgotten, it may eventually be retrieved by
prompting. The more cues a person is given (such as pictures), the more likely a memory can be
retrieved. This is why multiple choice tests are often used for subjects that require a lot of
memorization.
Question 3: According to the passage, how do memories get transferred to the STM?
A. They revert from the long term memory.
B. They get chunked when they enter the brain.
C. They enter via the nervous system.
D. They are filtered from the sensory storage area.
Question 4: The word “elapses” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. passes B. appears C. continues D. wastes
Question 5: All of the following are mentioned as places in which memories are stored EXCEPT
.
A. maintenance area B. long term memory
C. sensory storage area D. STM
Question 6: Why does the author mention a dog's bark?
A. To give an example of a type of memory
B. To compare another sound that is loud like a doorbell
C. To prove that dogs have better memories than humans
D. To provide a type of interruption
Question 7: The word “This” in paragraph 3 most probably refers to ______.
A. information B. long-term memory
C. a better way D. elaborate rehearsal
Question 8: The word “cues” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ____ .
A. hints B. recognition C. relaxation D. fun
Question 9: Which of the following is NOT supported by the passage?
A. A memory is kept alive through constant repetition.
B. Multiple choice exams are the most difficult.
C. The working memory is the same as the short term memory.
D. Cues help people to recognize information.
Question 10: More tourists would come to this country if it __a better climate.
A. would have B. had C. had had D. has
Question 11: Children shouldn’t be allowed __time computer games.
A. waste - to play B. to waste - playing
C. wasting – playing D. to waste - to playing
Question 12: When I my suitcase back, I found that somebody to open it.
A. had got - tried B. got – tried C. got - had tried D. get - try
Question 13: I don’t think Jill would be a good teacher. She’s got little patience, ?
A. hasn't she B. does she C. doesn't she D. has she
Question 14: It turned out that we to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours.
A. mustn't have rushed B. can't have rushed
C. needn't have rushed D. shouldn't have rushed
Question 15: Credit in this semester requires approximately three hours of classroom work.
A. given B. giving C. gave D. give
Question 16: After we each had been assigned an installment part of the object, we came back to our_
_____section.
A. respectful B. respectively C. respect D. respective
Question 17: My friends have just moved to a new flat in the residential area on the of Paris.
A. side B. outskirts C. suburbs D. outside
Question 18: I could tell he was nervous because he was in his chair.
A. harassing B. fidgeting C. fumbling D. flustering
Question 19: “She seems for the job.” – “Yes. Everyone thinks she’s perfectly suited for it.”
A. ready-made B. custom-made C. tailor-made D. home-made
Question 20: Sara bought in a lot of business last month; she should ask for a pay rise while she’s still
on a .
A. roam B. roll C. rush D. run
Question 21: I can’t walk in these high-heeled boots. I keep ____.
A. falling over B. falling back C. falling off D. falling out
each pair of sentences in the following questions from 22 to 23.
Question 22: I am tired of staying up late last night studying. I am also worried about today’s test.
A. I am not only tired of staying up late last night studying but also worried about today’s test.
B. Tired from staying up late last night studying, today’s test also makes us worried.
C. Not only am I tired of staying up late last night studying, but I am also worried about today’s
test.
D. Because I am worried about today’s test, I stayed up late last night studying.
Question 23: They are my two sisters. They aren’t teachers like me.
A. They are my two sisters both of whose are teachers like me.
B. They are my two sisters, neither of whom are teachers like me.
C. Like me, neither of my two sisters aren’t teachers.
D. They are my two sisters who neither are teachers like me.
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions from 24 to 25.
Question 24: Several chapters of Joan Steer’s book describe illegitimate gambling activities in
California in the 1970s.
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A. lawful B. unusual C. prosperous D. prohibited
Question 25: We run a very tight ship here, and we expect all our employees to be at their desks by
eight o’clock and take good care of their own business.
A. have a good voyage B. organize things inefficiently
C. run faster than others D. manage an inflexible system
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 from 26 to 27.
Question 26: A. sought B. drought C. bought D. fought
Question 27: A. clothes B. oranges C. resources D. reaches
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions from 28 to 29.
Question 28: A. legal B. superb C. naive D. ideal
Question 29: A. deficiency B. variation C. equality D. intelligence
The Arts and Crafts Movement in the United States was responsible for sweeping changes in
attitudes toward the decorative arts, then considered the minor or household arts. Its focus on decorative
arts helped to induce United States museums and private collectors to begin collecting furniture, glass,
ceramics, metalwork, and textiles in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The fact that
artisans, who were looked on as mechanics or skilled workers in the eighteenth century, are frequently
considered artists today is directly attributable to the Arts and Crafts Movement of the nineteenth
century. The importance now placed on attractive and harmonious home decoration can also be traced
to this period, when Victorian interior arrangements were revised to admit greater light and more freely
flowing spaces.
The Arts and Crafts Movement reacts against mechanized processes that threatened handcrafts
and resulted in cheapened, monotonous merchandise. Founded in the late nineteenth century by British
social critics John Ruskin and William Morris, the movement revered craft as a form of art. In a rapidly
industrializing society, most Victorians agreed that art was an essential moral ingredient in the home
environment, and in many middle- and working-class homes craft was the only form of art. Ruskin and
his followers criticized not only the degradation of artisans reduced to machine operators, but also the
impending loss of daily contact with handcrafted objects, fashioned with pride, integrity, and attention
to beauty.
In the United States as well as in Great Britain, reformers extolled the virtues of handcrafted
objects: simple, straightforward design; solid materials of good quality; and sound, enduring
construction techniques. These criteria were interpreted in a variety of styles, ranging from rational and
geometric to romantic or naturalistic. Whether abstract, stylized, or realistically treated, the consistent
theme in virtually all Arts and Crafts design is nature.
The Arts and Crafts Movement was much more than a particular style; it was a philosophy of
domestic life. Proponents believed that if simple design, high-quality materials, and honest construction
were realized in the home and its appointments, then the occupants would enjoy moral and therapeutic
effects. For both artisan and consumer, the Arts and Crafts doctrine was seen as a magical force against
the undesirable effects of industrialization.
Question 30: The passage primarily focuses on nineteenth century arts and crafts in terms of which of
the following?
A. Their naturalistic themes. B. Their importance in museum collections.
C. Their British origin. D. Their role in an industrialized society.
Question 31: According to the passage, before the nineteenth century, artisans were thought to be_____.
A. defenders of moral standards B. creators of cheap merchandise
C. skilled workers D. talented artists
Question 32: It can be inferred from the passage that the Arts and Crafts Movement would have
considered all of the following to be artists EXCEPT _____.
A. creators of textile designs
B. people who produce handmade glass objects
C. operators of machines that automatically cut legs, for furniture
D. metalworkers who create unique pieces of jewelry
Question 33: The word “revered” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to…..
A. respected B. described C. dubbed D. created
Question 34: According to paragraph 2, the handcrafted objects in the homes of middle and working-
class families usually were .
A. made by members of the family B. the least expensive objects in their homes
C. regarded as being morally uplifting D. thought to symbolize progress
Question 35: The word “extolled” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. exposed B. praised C. believed D. accepted
Question 36: According to the passage, which of the following changes occured at the same time as the
Arts and Crafts Movement?
A. The creation of brighter and more airy spaces inside homes.
B. The rejection of art that depicted nature in a realistic manner.
C. A decline of interest in art museum collections.
D. An increase in the buying of imported art objects.
Question 37: The word “it” in the last paragraph refers to .
A. the Arts and Crafts design B. nature
C. the Arts and Crafts Movement D. a particular style
The popular image of student life is of young people with few responsibilities enjoying
themselves and (38) very little work. This is often not true. Many older people now study at
college or university, sometimes (39) a part-time basis while having a job and looking after a
family. These students are often highly motivated and work very hard.
Younger students are often thought to be lazy and careless about money (40) this situation
is changing. In Britain reduced government support for higher education means that students can no
longer rely on having their expenses paid for them. Formerly, students received a grant towards their
living expenses. Now most can only get a loan (41) has to be paid back. Since 1999 they have
paid over £1,000 towards tuition fees and this amount will increase up to a maximum of £3,000. In the
US students already have to pay for tuition and room and board.
Many get a financial aid package which may include grants, scholarships and loans. The fear of
having large debts places (42) pressure on students and many take part-time jobs during the
term and work full-time in the vacations.
Question 38: A. carrying B. producing C. making D. doing
Question 39: A. with B. for C. at D. on
Question 40: A. and B. or C. so D. but
Question 41: A. what B. whether C. magnificent D. considerate
Question 42: A. considerable B. generous C. magnificent D. considerate
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions from 43 to 44.
Question 43: Many parents may fail to recognize and respond to their children's needs until frustration
explodes into difficult or uncooperative behaviour.
A. stays under pressure B. remains at an unchanged level
C. suddenly becomes uncontrollable D. slowly reaches the boiling point
Question 44: The giraffe is conspicuous in the grasslands because of its long neck.
A. evident B. noticeable C. stunning D. interesting
correction in each of the following questions from 45 to 47.
Question 45: The plant leaf has vascular tissues just as the stem and the root does.
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A. does B. just as C. stem D. leaf
Question 46: When a pearl is cut in half and examined under a microscope, but its layers can be seen.
A. a microscope B. be seen C. but its D. is cut
Question 47: The 1983 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to Barbara McClintock for her
experiments with maize and her discoveries regardless the nature of DNA.
A. experiments with B. regardless C. discoveries D. was awarded
meaning to each of the following questions from 48 to 50.
Question 48: A child is influenced as much by his schooling as by his parents.
A. A child’s parents have greater influence on him than his schooling.
B. Schooling doesn’t influence a child as much as his parents do.
C. A child can influence his parents as much as his schooling.
D. A child’s schooling influences him as much as his parents do.
Question 49: After the members of the committee had had lunch, they discussed the problem.
A. Having been served lunch, a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the
committee.
B. Having been served lunch, the problem was discussed by the members of the committee.
C. Having been served lunch, the committee members discussed the problem.
D. Having been served lunch, it was discussed by the committee members of the problem.
Question 50: She had to buy a new battery for her mobile phone because the charge was unable to last
for more than two hours.
A. The new battery she bought for her mobile phone would not hold a charge for longer than two
hours
B. Because she charged her new mobile phone battery for only two hours, the charge did not last
very long.
C. She had to charge a new battery for her mobile phone because the old one lasted for a little
over two hours.
D. Her mobile phone couldn't hold a charge for more than two hours, so she had to buy a new
battery.
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SỞ GD – ĐT HÀ NỘI ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2019
THPT KIM LIÊN Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn: TIẾNG ANH
Question 1: A. enroll B. promote C. require D. danger
Question 2: A. optimistic B. diversity C. environment D. assimilate
Question 3: A. terrified B. influenced C. averaged D. accompanied
Question 4: A. identity B. final C. applicant D. decide
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
Question 5: It is not until December 25 the exam will be designed.
A. when B. what C. which D. that
Question 6: ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat.
A. Had you arrived B. If you arrived C. Were you arrived D. If you hadn’t arrived
Question 7: In some parts of the country, prices are than in others.
A. the highest B. highest C. higher and higher D. more and more high
Question 8: There is no excuse for your late submission! You the report by last Monday.
A. should have finished B. mightn’t have finished
C. needn’t have finished D. must have finished
Question 9: university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants
academic degrees.
A. A B. An C. The D. Some
Question 10: My parents lent me the money. , I couldn’t have afforded the trip.
A. Therefore B. Otherwise C. Only if D. However
Question 11: Mr. Paulson has three daughters of age, which concerns him much.
A. married B. marriageable C. marrying D. unmarried
Question 12: If you’re lonely, you should go out and try to a friendship with someone you like.
A. take up B. break up C. hold up D. strike up
Question 13: A lot of different conservation efforts have been made to save species.
A. endangered B. available C. plant-eating D. contaminated
Question 14: It is stated that we are now in the first stages of a battle for the of life on the earth.
A. responsibility B. reservation C. sustainability D. purification
Question 15: My college graduation was a real day for my whole life.
A. red brick B. red ink C. red tape D. red letter
Question 16: My New Year’s this year is to spend less time on Facebook and more time on
my schoolwork. But I’m not sure I will keep it.
A. resolution B. salutation C. wish D. pray
Question 17: The company allows some customers to buy goods on and pay for them later.
A. card B. cheque C. credit D. cash
Question 18: Mr. Park Hang Seo, a Korean coach, is considered a big in Vietnam football.
A. bread B. cheese C. sandwich D. egg
Question 19: Tony and Bob are talking in their classroom.
Tony: “We are buying Lily a graduation present.” - Bob: “ ”
A. She’s out of my league. B. Can you all be more down-to-earth?
C. I’m raking in money now. D. Could I chip in?
Question 20: Mai and Joey are talking about their favorite pastimes.
Joey: “What sort of things do you like doing in your free time?” - Mai: “ ”
A. I love checking out the shops for new clothes.
B. None. Been starved since 9 yesterday.
C. I hate shopping.
D. Nothing special. Just some photos I took on the trip to Nepal.
Question 21: You’re not trying to suggest I should turn a blind eye and forget all about it?
A. criticize for B. look into C. wink at D. worried about
Question 22: If that was done on a national scale, we would wipe out this infectious disease.
A. establish B. retain C. maintain D. eliminate
Question 23: “Do you think it’s OK for me to wear jeans to a job interview or do I need something a
bit more upmarket?”
A. cheap and poor quality B. high quality or expensive
C. trendy and fashionable D. brand-name but old
Question 24: Polish artist Pawel Kuzinsky creates satirical paintings filled with thought-provoking
messages about the world.
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A. inspirational B. cost-effective C. discouraging D. weather-bitten
Question 25: We should participate in the movement who is organized to conserve the
natural environment.
A. should private B. who C. to conserve D. individual
Question 26: Buying clothes are often a very time-consuming practice because those clothes that a person
likes are rarely the one that fit him or her.
A. are B. a very time-consuming C. because D. are rarely the one
Question 27: Chandler was shocked when his entire class seemed to come down with the same
imaginative disease.
A. was shocked B. entire class C. come down with D. imaginative disease
Question 28: “You had better see a doctor if the headache does not wear off." she said to me.
A. She suggested that I see a doctor if the headache did not wear off.
B. She ordered me to see a doctor if the headache did not wear off.
C. She insisted that I see a doctor unless the headache did not wear off.
D. She reminded me of seeing a doctor if the headache did not wear off.
Question 29: My American friend finds it difficult to pick up food with chopsticks.
A. My American friend doesn’t feel like picking up food with chopsticks.
B. My American friend can’t find chopsticks to pick up food.
C. My American friend didn’t used to pick up food with chopsticks.
D. My American friend is not used to picking up food with chopsticks.
Question 30: I couldn’t help admiring the way he managed to finish the programme even after such
a bad fall.
A. The way he finished the programme was certainly admirable, as the fall had shaken him up badly.
B. It was really a very bad fall, but somehow he was still able to finish the programme and I had
to admire him for that.
C. In spite of the fall, he should have finished the programme and we could have admired him for that.
D. I really admire the way he got up after the fall and completed the programme
Question 31: George graduated with a good degree. However, he joined the ranks of the unemployed.
A. If George graduated with a good degree, he would join the ranks of the unemployed.
B. George joined the ranks of the unemployed because he graduated with a good degree.
C. Although George graduated with a good degree, he joined the ranks of the unemployed.
D. That George graduated with a good degree helped him join the ranks of the unemployed.
Question 32: He must have canceled his e-mail account. I can’t get hold of him.
A. Since I’m unable to get in contact with him, it seems certain that he’s closed his e-mail account.
B. If no one is able to get in contact with him, he ought to get an e-mail account for himself.
C. I must have got his e-mail address wrong, because he’s not giving me any reply.
D. He may have closed his e-mail account, but I won’t know for sure until I get in touch with
him.
the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Urbanization programmes are being carried out in many parts of the world, especially in densely
(33) religion with limited land and resources. It is the natural outcome of economic
development and industrialization. It has brought a lot of benefits to our society. However, it also (34)
various problems for local authorities and town planners in the process of maintaining sustainable
urbanization, especially in developing countries.
When too many people cram into a small area, urban infrastructure can’t be effective. There will be a
(35) of livable housing, energy and water supply. This will create overcrowded urban districts
with no proper facilities. Currently, fast urbanization is taking place predominantly in developing
countries where sustainable urbanization has little relevance to people's lives. Their houses are just
shabby slums with poor sanitation. Their children only manage to get basic education. Hence, the
struggle for (36) is their first priority rather than anything else. Only when the quality of their
existence is improved, can they seek (37) __other high values in their life.
Question 33: A. popular B. crowed C. populated D. numerous

Question 34: A. poses B. offers C. leads D. imposes
Question 35: A. appearance B. plenty C. loss D. lack
Question 36: A. survive B. survival C. survivor D. survived
Question 37: A. about B. for C. with D. on
Accidents do not occur at random. People eighty-five years of age and older are twenty-two times
likely to die accidentally than are children five to nine years old. The risk for native Americans is four
times that for Asian-Americans and twice that for white Americans or African-Americans. Males
suffer accidents at more than twice the rate of females, in part because they are more prone to risky
behavior. Alaskans are more than three times as likely as Rhode Islanders to die in an accident. Texans
are twenty- one times more likely than New Jerseyites to die in a natural disaster. Among the one
hundred most populous counties, Kern County, California (Bakersfield), has an accident fatality rate
three times greater than Summit County, Ohio (Akron).
Accidents happens more often to poor people. Those living in poverty receive inferior medical care,
are more apt to reside in houses with faulty heating and electrical systems, drive older cars with fewer
safety features, and are less likely to use safety belts. People in rural areas have more accidents than
city or suburban dwellers because farming is much riskier than working in a factory or office and
because emergency medical services are less readily available. These two factors - low income and
rural residence - may explain why the south has a higher accident rate than the north.
(Source: Proficiency Reading)
Question 38: Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Children aged five to nine face the greatest accident risk.
B. All people face an equal risk of having an accident.
C. One in every 22 people aged 85 and over will die in an accident.
D. The risk of having an accident is greater among certain groups of people.
Question 39: The word “inferior” in the passage is closest in meaning to .
A. modern B. low-quality C. well-equipped D. unsafe
Question 40: According to the passage, which of the following groups of people in America face the
highest risk of having an accident?
A. Native Americans
B. Asian-Americans
C. White Americans
D. African-Americans
Question 41: What does the word “that” in the passage refer to?
A. males B. native Americans C. the risk D. African-Americans
Question 42: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for a higher accident rate among
the poor?
A. Little knowledge about safety.
B. Inadequate medical services.
C. Poor housing and working conditions.
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D. Use of cars which incorporate fewer safety features.
The concept of being environmentally conscious, or “green”, has become more prevalent in twenty
first-century U.S culture. It has begun to affect the manufacturing of everything from non-toxic
household cleaning products to motor vehicles powered by alternative sources of energy. However, one
way of being “green” that is perhaps not as apparent to the viewer but of equal importance in being
environmentally conscious, is the construction of buildings that are considered “sustainable”. Sustainable
buildings are those that do not impose on the environment or rely on the over-utilization of energy or
natural resources. There are four main principles of sustainability, which includes consideration of the
health and stability of all living things and their environmental diversity, as well as the economic
opportunities of humanity.
Sustainable architecture consists of environmentally conscious design techniques. In the past, the
demolition of an old building meant that all or most of the debris of the building would end up in a
landfill or a waste disposal site. Today, architects can plan and design a building that uses recycled
materials, such as wood, concrete, stone, or metal. These materials are salvaged from the demolition of
an older building and can be appropriately incorporated into a new construction. Architects and
construction supervisors may also choose to recycle more organic parts of demolished buildings, such as
wooden doors, windows and other glass, ceramics, paper, and textiles.
A problem that has often arisen has been with how a site crew-whether it is demolition or construction
crew determines and sorts what is “waste” and what is recyclable. Architects and environmental
scientists have to decide whether or not a material is appropriate for use in new construction and how it
will impact the environment. They must evaluate the materials from the demolition and determine what
those materials contain, and if they meet the standards set by the U.S, government’s Environmental
Protection Agency (the EPA). If the debris from the demolition contains hazardous materials that are
harmful to the environment or to the consumer, such as asbestos, then the material is not salvageable.
Use of the asbestos for insulation and as a form of fire retardation in buildings and fabrics was common
in the nineteenth century. Asbestos was once used in shingles on the sides of buildings, as well as in the
insulation in the interior walls of homes or other construction. In new “green” construction, insulation
that once asbestos- based can be replaced with recycled denim or constructed with cellulose-a fibrous
material found in paper products. The same-assessment applies to wood or wallboard painted with toxic
lead-based paints. In addition, gas-flow regulators and meters on both water and gas heating systems
constructed prior to 1961 must be carefully evaluated to determine that they do not contain dangerous
substances such as mercury. Mercury can be harmful to humans and the environment if it is spilled
during the removal of these devices.
Question 43: The word “prevalent” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. rare B. unusual C. widespread D. valuable
Question 44: In paragraph 1, the author implies that .
A. some companies manufacture vehicles that are not powered by gasoline
B. the concept of being green has not influenced manufacture
C. uses of alternative energy are apparent to the consumer
D. all buildings impose on the environment
Question 45: According to paragraph 1, which of the following is true?
A. All construction follows the concept of sustainable architecture.
B. Sustainable buildings do not overuse electricity, oil, or gas.
C. Today’s cleaning products and appliances harm the environment.
D. Construction of “green” buildings is an old idea.
Question 46: In paragraph 2, the word “salvaged” is closest in meaning to .
A. lost B. destroyed C. buried D. saved
Question 47: According to paragraph 2, environmentally conscious design incorporates .
A. safe, organic, recycled materials B. new wood, stone, or concrete
C. debris from a demolished building D. materials from a landfill
Question 48: In paragraph 3, the author mention both demolition and construction crews in order to ____.
A. give an example of how choosing materials is not easily determined on a site
B. illustrate the types of crews that sort waste and recyclables
C. demonstrate that choosing recyclable materials is challenging for both crews
D. contrast the work of the two types of crews on a site
Question 49: The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to .
A. the EPA B. the site crew
C. architects and environmental scientists D. the materials from the demolition
Question 50: In paragraph 3, the author mentions all of the following hazardous materials found in a
debris from a demolition site EXCEPT .
A. cellulose B. mercury C. asbestos D. lead
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SỞ GD – ĐT THANH HÓA ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2019
TRƯỜNG THPT BỈM SƠN Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the
Question 1: If you have any problem, please call Ann. She'll always a sympathetic ear.
A. bring B. borrow C. give D. lend
Question 2: Everyone likes him, ?
A. doesn't he B. doesn't she C. don't they D. don't you
Question 3: His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else's point of view. He is very_____.
A. open-minded B. absent-minded C. narrow-minded D. kind-hearted
Question 4: If I it was a formal party, I wouldn't have worn my old jeans and a jumper.
A. knew B. could know C. had been knowing D. had known
Question 5: I deeply regret to her so severely last night. She was badly hurt.
A. to speak B. to be speaking C. being spoken D. having spoken
Question 6: Although the construction costs of environmentally friendly houses are very high,
they are very economical in the long run.
A. first B. introductory C. initial D. opening
Question 7: Henry was a studious student. He needed no to work hard.
A. encourage B. encouraged C. encouragement D. encouraging
Question 8: I finally the cold that I had had all week.
A. pass out B. get over C. come down with D. pull through
Question 9: We pay for the tickets as Josie won them in a competition.
A. didn't have to B. hadn't to C. couldn't D. mustn't
Question 10: They enthusiastically when their teacher in.
A. will discuss/will come B. will have discussed/comes
C. were discussing/came D. discuss/comes
Question 11: Why don't you these photos into your computer, because then you would have
your own digital copies.
A. change B. scan C. put D. give
Question 12: The earthquake, and tsunami that followed, has killed over 1300 people, the majority of
___were in the city of Palu in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
A. which B. them C. that D. whom
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
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is pronounced differently from that of the others.
Question 13: A. approached B. supported C. noticed D. finished
Question 14: A. threaten B. through C. thunder D. them
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which is stressed
differently from the rest.
Question 15: A. prefer B. profile C. promote D. regret
Question 16: A. assistant B. relevant C. argument D. attitude
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined word or phrase in
each sentence that needs correcting.
Question 17: Having found guilty of racketeering, the mobster was sentenced to a number of years in
prison.
A. Having found B. of C. was sentenced D. a number
Question 18: Most people consider it women's responsible to take care of children and do housework.
A. Most B. responsible C. of D. do
Question 19: They have made a lot of progress until the country became independent.
A. a lot of B. until C. became D. independent
Question 20: Marry and Janet are at the dancing club.
- Marry: “You are a great dancer. I wish I could do half as well as you.”
- Janet: “ . I'm an awful dancer.”
A. You're too kind. B. That's a nice compliment!
C. You've got to be kidding! D. Oh, thank you very much
Question 21: Hoa and Laura are talking about their volunteer work.
- Hoa: “Thank you very much for helping the disadvantaged children here.”
- Laura: “ .”
A. That's nice of you! B. It's our pleasure.
C. Sorry, we don't know. D. What a pity!
Question 22: Vietnamese have a strong sense of hospitality and feel embarrassed if they cannot show
their guests full respect by preparing for their interval.
A. difference B. unfriendliness C. generosity D. politeness
Question 23: If you stick to your guns, you refuse to change what you are saying or doing despite the
opposition or criticism of other people.
A. be changeable B. be persistent C. be inflexible D. be constant
Question 24: Be careful! The tree is going to fall.
A. Look on B. Look up C. Look out D. Look after
Question 25: The year 2000 can be considered as a milestone for the hearing-impaired as the Nippon
Foundation launched a disability support project.
A. send B. carried out C. began D. gave
the correct word for each of the blanks from 26 to 30.
Just like any institution, a family also needs rules. Rules are very important because they keep things
in (26) . For a family, rules are as necessary as food and clothing. The rules are very
important because they remain peace and order in the family. For example, children should respect and
listen to their parents.
If there are (27) to be made, for examples, it is not only the parents who are going to
decide especially if the children are already grown up. It would be better if everybody is involved in
making the decision of important matter.
Rules are needed to maintain a harmonious relationship (28) family members. Parents
are there the pillars of the family and guide children to be responsible and practice good values.
Rules teach children to become more responsible and have discipline not only at home but
especially outside of the home. When there are rules to follow, children will know (29)_____they
should do or should not do. Rules help to avoid conflict and misunderstanding that may lead to fights
and aggression especially among children. Parents should set rules for the children to follow to avoid
quarrels and fights. There are times when the children fight over simple matters and this happens if the
parents do or not interfere but when parents set the rule and let the children follow, there will be
(30)_____conflicts.
Question 26: A. need B. time C. order D. shape
Question 27: A. decisions B. problems C. changes D. calls
Question 28: A. in B. between C. inside D. among
Question 29: A. which B. that C. how D. what
Question 30: A. less B. more C. little D. fewer
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct sentence that best
Question 31: She gave a great performance at the festival. We now know she has artistic talent.
A. Amazing as her artistic talent is, we don't know about her great performance at the festival.
B. But for her great performance at the festival, we wouldn't know about her artistic talent now.
C. Although she gave a great performance at the festival, we know she has artistic talent.
D. Hardly had we know about her artistic talent when she gave a great performance at the festival.
Question 32: Our products are environmentally-friendly. We package all of them in recyclable
materials.
A. Packing our products in recyclable materials, we make them environmentally-friendly.
B. Our products are packed in recycled materials to be environmentally-friendly.
C. Packed in recyclable materials, our products were environmentally-friendly.
D. The recyclable package of our products make them look environmentally-friendly.
the best answer for each question from 33 to 39.
Most people need some preparation before they are ready for the workforce, and planning should
begin long before it is time to start a career.
Many high school students don't yet know what they want to do. High school is a great time to start
thinking about careers. Settling on just one occupation in high school isn't necessary, but they should
know how to explore careers and put time into investigating them and learning about their skills and
interests.
Understanding what you enjoy what you are good at is the first step in exploring careers. It is
important to think about what you like to do because work will eventually be a big part of your life.
Once you have thought about the subjects and activities you like best, the next step is to look for careers
that put those interests to use. If you love sports, for example, you might consider a career as a gym
teacher, or coach.
Another approach to identifying potential career interests is to consider local employers and the
types of jobs they have. There are many jobs in manufacturing and healthcare near the high school.
Talking directly to workers can help you get information about what they do. If you don't know workers
in occupations that interest you, ask people such as your parents, friends, or teacher for their contacts.
If job shadowing give you taste of what an occupation is like, imagine how helpful getting
experience could be. Students can begin getting career-related experiences in high school through
internships, employment, and other activities. Completing an internship is an excellent way to get
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experience. Internships are temporary, supervised assignments designed to give student practical job
training.
Question 33: Which could be the best title for the passage?
A. The best time to start thinking about careers. B. Career planning for high school student.
C. How to get a job in a local company. D. Part time job for high school students.
Question 34: The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. careers B. career-related experiences
C. high school students D. students' interests
Question 35: High school is a great time for students to .
A. identify their skills and interests B. get ready for the workforce
C. decide their future job or career D. start their careers as soon as they can
Question 36: The benefit of investigating the subjects and activities you like best is that
A. you can easily choose the suitable career path
B. you can do whatever you want before start work
C. you can learn about yourself and your interests
D. you can put your interests into activities at school
Question 37: The word “manufacturing” in paragraph 4 means .
A. producing goods B. studying medicine
C. selling foods and drinks D. designing things
Question 38: The word “internships” in paragraph 5 is CLOSEST in meaning to .
A. sponsorships B. traineeships
C. part time employees D. volunteers
Question 39: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the way to identify career interests?
A. talking with your parents, friends, or teachers about careers
B. investigating the local employers and the types of jobs they offer
C. studying the subjects and activities you like best
D. having contacts with workers in the sector you are interested in
the best answer for each question from 40 to 47.
Cooking shows on TV are usually all about exotic foods. Thank to globalization, people
everywhere are introducing their taste buds to dishes from every corner of the world. At the same time,
other people are discovering that food from their area is the best kept secret. In the past few years, this
movement of purchasing local produce keeps picking up steam because it offers a lot of benefits. For
starters, local food is often tastier because it is fresher. Goods that are imported from abroad must be
flown or shinped in from far away, so they naturally lose some of their freshness during the journey. A
simple way to test this is to sample a banana from overseas versus one that was grown locally and
compare the tastes. Imported goods must also be washed and packaged in plastic or other containers so
they can survive the journey. These materials may cause the nutritional value of these goods to decline
during the shipping process. Food safety is another reason why people are choosing local produce.
Today's laws regarding foods vary from country to country. This causes confusion and makes it difficult
to detect if any harmful pesticides were used. When you know the local farmer who grows your food and
the fields that are used to produce it, the chances of it being contaminated are greatly reduced.
Buying local foods can also have beneficial impact on the environment. By supporting local
growers, consumers can maintain green space and farmland in their communities. Buying locally also
helps to build the local community. If farmers can sell directly to consumers instead of a middleman,
they will earn more money for their families. Additional profits also enable farmers to better care for
their soil and keep quality standards high. In the end, it is a win-win situation for both parties.
If you are interested in incorporating more local foods into your diet, you can start by attending a
farmers' market in your area. This is an open market where farmers sell fruits, vegetables, and meat
directly to the public. If you have any questions about the production process or quality of these goods,
you can ask the farmers directly. Once you experience the freshness of local foods for yourself, it might
be tough to go back to the supermarket.
Question 40: Some people say that is the best-kept secret.
A. other people B. foreign foods C. exotic foods D. local produce
Question 41: The word “this” in the second paragraph refers to .
A. the total transportation cost during the journey
B. the smell of bananas when they first arrive
C. the difference between local and imported foods
D. how a product travel before it reaches you
Question 42: According to the passage, what is the reason why local foods taste better?
A. They are wrapped in plastic. B. They are fresher than imports.
C. They cost more money. D. They are more interesting
Question 43: All of the following are advantages of local open markets in your community EXCEPT
that
A. you can experience the freshness of local produce easily
B. you can ask farmers questions about the production process
C. you can buy directly from farmers
D. you can incorporate more nutritious food into your diet
Question 44: The phrase “picking up steam” in paragraph 1 can be .
A. running out of B. changing unexpectedly
C. decreasing rapidly D. working effectively
Question 45: The word “beneficial” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
A. solvable B. helpful C. detrimental D. edible
Question 46: What happen when consumers buy from local farmers instead of from middlemen?
A. Consumers can become wealthy quite easily.
B. Middlemen don't make as much money
C. Farmers can take better care of their community.
D. Farmer can get in trouble from the government.
Question 47: The tone of the passage is .
A. doubtful B. partial C. neutral D. professional
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct sentence with the
same meaning as the one in bold.
Question 48: I never came to this city, so I couldn't meet him.
A. If only I had come to this city, I could have met him.
B. Never do I come to this city, so I couldn't meet him.
C. At no time I came to this city, so I couldn't meet him.
D. I wished I had come to this city, I could I have met him.
Question 49: The film didn't come up to my expectation.
A. I expected the film to end more abruptly.
B. I expected the film to be more boring.
C. The film fell short of my expectation.
D. The film was as good as I expected.
Question 50: “Be careful or you may get lost and run out of money.” She said.
A. She told me to be careful if I got lost and run out of the money.
B. She warned me to be careful or I had to get lost and run out of money.
C. She ordered me to be careful and I might get lost and run out of money.
D. She advised me to be careful or I might get lost and run out of money.
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SỞ GD – ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG LỚP 12 LẦN 1
THPT ĐỒNG ĐẬU Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn: TIẾNG ANH
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
Câu 1: It is said the Robinhood robbed rich and gave the money to poor.
A. a/ a B. a/ the C. the/ the D. the/ a
Câu 2: Tom invited us to come to his party, ?
A. couldn't he B. wasn't he C. hadn't he D. didn't he
Câu 3: Only after she ____from a severe illness did she realise the importance of good health.
A. would recover B. has recovered C. had recovered D. was recovering
Câu 4: Sometimes she does not agree _____her husband about child rearing but they soon
find the solutions.
A. with B. for C. on D. of
Câu 5: New York is not the capital of the USA, it is the home of the United Nations.
A. Because B. Although C. Otherwise D. In spite of
Câu 6: There was plenty of time. She________ .
A. mustn't have hurried B. must not hurry
C. needn't have hurried D. couldn't have hurried
Câu 7: By the end of this month I for this company for two years.
A. will work B. will be working
C. have been working D. will have been working
Câu 8: It wasn’t an awful experience. It was the worst thing has ever happened to me.
A. that B. what C. why D. which
Câu 9: We touch since we school three years ago.
A. lost / have left B. have lost / left
C. have lost / leave D. were losing / had left
Câu 10: The presenter started his speech with a few __jokes to build rapport with the audience.
A. whole-hearted B. light-hearted C. soft-hearted D. kind-hearted
Câu 11: John asked me that film the night before.
A. if had I seen B. if I had seen C. had I seen D. that I saw
Câu 12: John cannot make a _____ to get married to Mary or stay single until he can afford a house
and a car.
A. decisive B. decide C. decisively D. decision
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline part
differs from three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Câu 13: A. believes B. attracts C. begins D.delays
Câu 14: A. various B. garden C. farm D.harm
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline part
differs from three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 15: A. enthusiasm B. concentrate C. experience D. certificate
Câu 16: A. interviewee B. interview C. industry D. interviewer
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
Câu 17: The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East.
A. difficult B. expensive C. complicated D. simple
Câu 18: The manager in this company is always courteous to customers.
A. gentle B. disappointed C. impolite D. optimistic
Câu 19: Jim: “This dictionary is for you. I hope you will find it useful.”
Mai : " ."
A. Thanks. I’ll do it B. No problem!
C. Thanks. It’s very kind of you D. Yes, please
Câu 20: John and Mike are talking about Mike's new car.
- John: " "
- Mike: "Thanks. I'm glad to hear that."
A. What a nice car! B. Where did you buy your car?
C. Your car is new, isn't it? D. My car is very expensive.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
Câu 21: Our parents join hands to give us a nice house and a happy home
A. work together B. give a hand C. take hand D. shake hands
Câu 22: There was a long period without rain in the countryside last year so the harvest was poor.
A. epidemic B. flood C. drought D. famine.
Câu 23: He was very tired. However, he agreed to help me with my work.
A. As tired as he was, he agreed to help me with my work.
B. Despite being very tired, he agreed to help me with my work.
C. Because tired he was, he agreed to help me with my work.
D. Tired though he was, but he agreed to help me with my work.
Câu 24: They are my two sisters. They aren’t teachers like me.
A. Unlike me, neither of my two sisters aren’t teachers.
B. They are my two sisters, both of those are teachers like me.
C. They are my two sisters, neither of whom is teacher like me.
D. They are my two sisters who neither are teachers like me.
Câu 25: The policeman warned the tourists not walking alone in empty streets at night.
A. in B. at night C. not walking D. The policeman
Câu 26: The lion has long been a symbol of strength, powerful and cruelty
A. long been B. symbol C. strength D. powerful
Câu 27: The novel was such interesting that I read it from the beginning to the end in 4 hours.
A. such B. it C. in D. beginning
Câu 28: “Do you watch television every evening, Jane?”, said Peter.
A. Peter asked Jane did she watch TV every evening.
B. Peter asks Jane if does she watch TV every evening.
C. Peter asked Jane if she’d watched TV every evening.
D. Peter asked Jane if she watched TV every evening.
Câu 29: This is the first time I have attended such an enjoyable wedding party.
A. I had the first enjoyable wedding party.
B. I have never attended such an enjoyable wedding party before.
C. My attendance at the first wedding party was enjoyable.
D. The first wedding party I attended was enjoyable.
Câu 30: She raised her hand high so that she could attract her teacher's attention.
A. She had such a high raising of hand that she failed to attract her teacher's attention
B. Though she raised her hand high, she could not attract her teacher's attention.
C. Because her teacher attracted her, she raised her hand high.
D. To attract her teacher's attention, she raised her hand high.
Smart cards and mobile phones are becoming an increasingly popular way to make all sorts of
payments. Even now, in Japan thousands of transactions, from paying rail tickets to picking up the
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groceries, take place every day with customers passing their handsets across a small flat-screen device.
And predictions in the world of finance reckon that payments using mobile phones will have risen to
more than $50 billion in the very near future.
What's the appeal of e-cash? Compared to cheques or credit cards, it offers the speed of cash, but
more so. It takes just one tenth of a second to complete most transactions and as no change is required,
errors in counting are eliminated. Fraud and theft are also reduced and for the retailer, it reduces the cost
of handling money. Sony's vision of having a chip embedded in computers, TVs and games consoles
means that films, music and games can be paid for easily without having to input credit card details.
And what about the future of the banks? Within their grip on the market, banks and credit- card
firms want to be in a position to collect most of the fees from the users of mobile and contactless-
payment systems. But the new system could prove to be a "disruptive technology" as far as the banks are
concerned. If payments for a few coffees, a train ticket and a newspaper are made every day by a
commuter with a mobile, this will not appear on their monthly credit card statements but on their mobile
phone statements. And having spent fortunes on branding, credit-card companies and banks do not want
to see other payment systems gaining popularity. It's too early to say whether banks will miss out and if
so, by how much. However, quite a few American bankers are optimistic. They feel there is reason to be
suspicious of those who predict that high-street banks may be a thing of the past. They point out that
Internet banking did not result in the closure of their high-street branches as was predicted. On the
contrary, more Americans than ever are using local branches. So, whether we'll become a totally cash-
free society remains open to contention.
Câu 31: What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. The increasing popularity of new payment methods.
B. The absence of traditional payment methods.
C. Japan's advanced forms of payment.
D. Predictions of future payment methods.
Câu 32: Why does the author mention "a small flat-screen device" in the first paragraph?
A. to criticize the e-cash system B. to inform the e-cash system
C. to exemplify the e-cash system D. to praise the e-cash system
Câu 33: Which of the following is NOT true about the strong point of e-cash?
A. faster speed B. reduced cost C. fewer mistakes D. no fraud
Câu 34: The word "embedded” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. isolated B. generated C. manufactured D. integrated
Câu 35: The word "grip" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. success B. power C. range of branches D. wealth
Câu 36: The author mentions the case of commuters in the third paragraph to illustrate .
A. the transferability of the system
B. the modern technology of the e-cash system
C. the banks' cooperation with credit-card companies
D. a possible drawback of the system
Câu 37: The word "their” in the third paragraph refers to .
A. Internet banking B. American bankers
C. credit cards D. high-street hanks
Câu 38: How does the writer seem to feel about the future of banks?
A. uncertain B. pessimistic C. optimistic D. neutral
the correct word or phrase that best each of the numbered blanks.
Most people think of computers as very modern inventions, products of our new technological age.
But actually the idea for a computer had been worked out over two centuries ago by a man (39) Charles
Babbage. Babbage was born in 1791 and grew up to be a brilliant mathematician. He drew up plans for
several calculating machines which he called "engines". But despite the fact that he (40) building
some of these, he never finished any of them. Over the years, people have argued (41) ____his machines
would ever work. Recently, however, the Science Museum in London has finished building (42)
engine based on one of Babbage's designs. (43) has taken six years to complete and more than
four thousand parts have been specially made.
Whether it works or not, the machine will be on show at a special exhibition in the Science
Museum to remind people of Babbage's work.
Câu 39: A. called B. written C. recognized D. known
Câu 40: A. wanted B. made C. missed D. started
Câu 41: A. whether B. why C. though D. until
Câu 42: A. an B. the C. some D. that
Câu 43: A. They B. It C. One D. He
the correct answer to each of the questions.
The Singapore Science Centre is located on a six-hectare site in Jurong. At the centre, we can
discover the wonders of science and technology in a fun way. Clap your hands and colorful bulbs will
light up. Start a wheel spinning and it will set off a fan churning. It is a place to answer our curiosity and
capture our imagination.
The centre features over four hundred exhibits covering topics like solar radiation,
communication, electronics, mathematics, nuclear energy and evolution. It aims to arouse interest in
science and technology among us and the general public. The centre is the first science one to be
established in South East Asia. It was opened in 1977 and it now receives an average of one thousand,
two hundred visitors a day. The exhibits can be found in four exhibition galleries. They are the Lobby,
Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and Aviation. These exhibits are renewed annually so as to encourage
visitors to make return visits to the centre.
Instead of the usual “Hands off’ notices found in exhibition halls, visitors are invited to touch
and feel the exhibits, push the buttons, turn the cranks or pedals. This is an interesting way to learn
science even if you hate the subject. A Discovery Centre was built for children between the ages of
three and twelve. This new exhibition gallery was completed in 1985. Lately this year a stone-age
exhibit was built. It shows us about the animals and people which were extinct.
Câu 44: What can be the best title of the passage?
A. Singapore Science Centre B. Physical Sciences
C. Science Centre D. Discovery Centre
Câu 45: The word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. solar radiation B. the general public C. the centre D. evolution
Câu 46: According to the paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT true about the Singapore
Science Centre?
A. The centre was not opened until 1977.
B. Visitors are encouraged to return to the centre.
C. The centre is the first one established in the worlD.
D. The exhibits in the centre cover a wide range of topics.
Câu 47: It is stated in paragraph 2 that .
A. there are only several exhibits in the science centre
B. the science centre makes people interested in science and technology
C. only students can visit the science centre
D. visitors don’t want to come back to the science centre
Câu 48: What does “Hand off” in paragraph 3 means?
A. Don’t touch B. Don’t stand on C. Touch D. Keep away
Câu 49: It is indicated in paragraph 3 that .
A. if you hate science you will never learn the subject even you visit the centre
B. children under 3 are not allowed to visit the centre
C. it is impossible for visitors to touch and feel the objects in the centre
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D. the “Hand off” notice is not found in the centre
Câu 50: The author mentions all of the following in the passage EXCEPT .
A. The centre is located in Jurong
B. There are four exhibition galleries in the centre.
C. The centre is the biggest in Asia.
D. The exhibits are renewed every year.
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SỞ GD – ĐT BẠC LIÊU ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2019 – LẦN 2
CỤM CHUYÊN MÔN 01 Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn: TIẾNG ANH
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
Question 1: In most developed countries, up to 50% of population enters
higher education at some time in their lives.
A. the / Ø B. Ø / Ø C. the / the D. Ø / the
Question 2: But for his kind support, I .
A. would not have succeeded B. did not succeed
C. had not succeeded D. would succeed
Question 3: - Jean: “Why didn’t you tell me about the plans for the merge?”
- Jack: “I would have told you .”
A. if you asked me to B. had you asked me to
C. you had asked to me D. you were asking me
Question 4: This year, so far, we 28,000 dollars and are still counting.
A. are raising B. have been raised C. have raised D. raised
Question 5: It is now over seventy years since Lindbergh across the Atlantic.
A. has been flying B. flew C. had flown D. has flown
Question 6: All applications to courses at tertiary institutions are made through UCAS, a central agency
UK universities and colleges of higher education.
A. standing for B. instead of C. on behalf of D. representative of
Question 7: Books are still a cheap to get knowledge and entertainment.
A. means B. way C. method D. measure
Question 8: Galileo proved that the earth round the sun.
A. goes B. went C. is going D. was going
Question 9: Getting promotion also means getting more .
A. responsibility B. ability C. advisability D. creativity
Question 10: Fire engines and ambulances have over other traffic.
A. prior B. priority C. before D. precedence
Question 11: By the end of last March, I English for five years.
A. had been studied B. had been studying
C. will have been studying D. will have studied
Question 12: he hasn’t had any formal qualifications, he has managed to do very well.
A. Despite B. Although C. If D. Whereas
Question 13: We are considering having for the coming lunar New Year.
A. redecorated our flat B. our flat redecorated
C. to redecorate our flat D. our flat to be redecorated
Question 14: Tim looks so frightened and upset. He something terrible.
A. must experience B. ought to have experienced
C. should have experienced D. must have experienced
Question 15: A. certificate B. compulsory C. remember D. information
Question 16: A. administrative B. productivity C. electricity D. opportunity
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions from 20 to 21.
Question 17: A. decided B. hatred C. sacred D. warned
Question 18: A. manufacture B. mature C. pasture D. agriculture
Question 19: Did she get the better of you in the argument?
A. try to beat B. gain a disadvantage over
C. gain an advantage over D. try to be better than
Question 20: I didn’t go to work this morning. I stayed at home due to the morning rain.
A. thanks to B. on account of C. in spite of D. in addition to
Question 21: It was a very wonderful opportunity for us to catch.
A. break B. destroy C. hold D. miss
Question 22: I could only propose a(n) partial solution to the crisis in the company.
A. whole B. halfway C. half D. effective
Question 23: “What a boring lecture!” –“ ”
A. Yes, it was dull, wasn’t it? B. I don’t agree. It’s dull.
C. It’s interesting, wasn’t it? D. I’m sorry not.
Question 24: “Oh, I’m sorry! Am I disturbing you? –“ ”
A. Sure, you’re a real nuisance! B. No, never mind.
C. You’re such a pain in the neck! D. No, you’re OK.
People of different countries have quite different life styles. We American are wasteful people,
(25)__ ____saving.
Our grandfathers began this pattern, for nature’s resources seemed so plentiful that no one ever
imagined a shortage. Within a few years of the first Virginia settlement, for example, pioneers burned
down their houses when they were ready to move to west. They only wanted to have the nails for
(26)_____ use. No one ever gave a thought to the priceless hardwoods that went up in smoke. We
the people in the United States destroy many things that other peoples save. I (27) this when I was
living in Britain. I received a letter from one of England’s largest banks. It was enclosed in a used
envelop that had been readdressed to me. Such a practice would be (28) in the United States.
American banks, (29) the smallest, always use expensive stationery with the names of all twenty-
eight vice-presidents listed on one side of the page.
Question 25: A. accustomed to B. dislike C. enjoy D. not used to

Question 26: A. urgent B. practical C. various D. future
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Question 27: A. noticed B. notified C. remembered D. reminded
Question 28: A. common B. aggressive C. unthinkable D. inadequate
Question 29: A. excluding B. however C. even D. usually
Question 30: Safari is an organized trip to hunting or photograph wild animals, usually in Africa.
A. organized B. hunting C. wild animals D. usually in
Question 31: There is estimated that the Orion nebula contains enough matter to form 10,000 stars.
A. There B. contains C. enough D. to form
Question 32: Great apes are in crisis of becoming extinct.
A. Great B. are C. crisis D. extinct
Sylvia Earle, a marine botanist and one of the foremost deep-sea explorers, has spent over 6,000
hours, more than seven months, underwater. From her earliest years, Earle had an affinity for marine
life, and she took her first plunge into the open sea as a teenager. In the years since then she has taken
part in a number of landmark underwater projects, from exploratory expeditions around the world to her
celebrated “Jim dive” in 1978, which was the deepest solo dive ever made without cable connecting the
diver to a support vessel at the surface of the sea.
Clothed in a Jim suit, a futuristic suit of plastic and metal armor, which was secured to a manned
submarine, Sylvia Earle plunged vertically into the Pacific Ocean, at times at the speed of 100 feet per
minute. On reaching the ocean floor, she was released from the submarine and from that point her only
connection to the sub was an 18-foot tether. For the next 2½ hours, Earle roamed the seabed taking
notes, collecting 15 specimens, and planting a U.S. flag. Consumed by a desire to descend deeper still,
in 1981 she became involved in the design and manufacture of 20 deep-sea submersibles, one of which
took her to a depth of 3,000 feet. This did not end Sylvia Earle’s accomplishments.
Question 33: When did Sylvia Earle discover her love of the sea?
A. In her childhood.
B. During her 6,000 hours underwater.
C. After she made her deepest solo dive.
D. In her adulthood.
Question 34: It can be inferred from the passage that Sylvia Earle .
A. is not interested in the scientific aspects of marine research
B. is uncomfortable in tight spaces
C. does not have technical expertise
D. has devoted her life to ocean exploration
Question 35: The author’s opinion of Sylvia Earle is .
A. critical B. supportive C. ambivalent D. disrespectful
Question 36: What will the paragraph following this passage probably be about?
A. Sylvia Earle’s childhood.
B. More information on the Jim suit.
C. Earle’s achievements after 1981.
D. How deep-sea submersibles are manufactured.
Question 37: The main purpose of this passage is .
A. to explore the botany of ocean floor
B. to present a short biography of Sylvia Earle
C. to provide an introduction to oceanography
D. to show the historical importance of the Jim dive
Question 38: Which of the following is not true about the Jim dive?
A. It took place in 1981.
B. Sylvia Earle took notes while on the ocean floor.
C. It was performed in the Pacific Ocean.
D. The submarine that Sylvia Earle was connected to was manned.
Long before they can actually speak, babies pay special attention to the speech they hear around
them. Within the first month of their lives, babies' responses to the sound of the human voice will be
different from their responses to other sorts of auditory stimuli. They will stop crying when they hear a
person talking, but not if they hear a bell or the sound of a rattle. At first, the sounds that an infant
notices might be only those words that receive the heaviest emphasis and that often occur at the ends of
utterances. By the time they are six or seven weeks old, babies can detect the difference between
syllables pronounced with rising and falling inflections. Very soon, these differences in adult stress and
intonation can influence babies' emotional states and behavior. Long before they develop actual
language comprehension, babies can sense when an adult is playful or angry, attempting to initiate or
terminate new behavior, and so on, merely on the basis of cues such as the rate, volume, and melody of
adult speech.
Adults make it as easy as they can for babies to pick up a language by exaggerating such cues.
One researcher observed babies and their mothers in six diverse cultures and found that, in all six
languages, the mothers used simplified syntax, short utterances and nonsense sounds, and transformed
certain sounds into baby talk. Other investigators have noted that when mothers talk to babies who are
only a few months old, they exaggerate the pitch, loudness, and intensity of their words. They also
exaggerate their facial expressions, hold vowels longer, and emphasize certain words.
More significant for language development than their response to general intonation is
observation that tiny babies can make relatively fine distinctions between speech sounds. In other
words, babies enter the world with the ability to make precisely those perceptual discriminations that
are necessary if they are to acquire aural language.
Babies obviously derive pleasure from sound input, too: even as young as nine months they will
listen to songs or stories, although the words themselves are beyond their understanding. For babies,
language is a sensory-motor delight rather than the route to prosaic meaning that it often is for adults.
A. How babies differentiate between the sound of the human voice and other sounds.
B. The differences between a baby's and an adult's ability to comprehend language
C. How babies perceive and respond to the human voice in their earliest stages of language
development
D. The response of babies to sounds other than the human voice
Question 40: Why does the author mention a bell and rattle in paragraph 1?
A. To contrast the reactions of babies to human and nonhuman sounds.
B. To give examples of sounds that will cause a baby to cry.
C. To explain how babies distinguish between different nonhuman sounds.
D. To give examples of typical toys that babies do not like.
Question 41: The word “diverse” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. surrounding B. divided C. different D. stimulating
Question 42: The word “They” in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. mothers B. investigators C. babies D. words
Question 43: The passage mentions of the following as ways adults modify their speech when talking
to their babies EXCEPT .
A. giving all words equal emphasis B. speaking with shorter sentences
C. speaking more loudly than normal D. using meaningless sounds
Question 44: What point does the author make to illustrate that babies are born with the ability to acquire
language?
A. Babies begin to understand words in songs.
B. Babies exaggerate their own sounds and expressions.
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C. Babies are more sensitive to sounds than are adults.
D. Babies notice even minor differences between speech sounds.
Question 45: According to the author, why do babies listen to songs and stories, even though they cannot
understand them?
A. They understand the rhythm.
B. They enjoy the sound.
C. They can remember them easily.
D. They focus on the meaning of their parents’ words.
Question 46: The plan may be ingenious. It will never work in practice.
A. Ingenious as it may be, the plan will never work in practice.
B. Ingenious as may the plan, it will never work in practice.
C. The plan may be too ingenious to work in practice.
D. The plan is as impractical as it is ingenious.
Question 47: He did not remember the meeting. He went out for a coffee with his friends then.
A. Not remembered the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends.
B. Not to remember the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends.
C. Not remember the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends.
D. Not remembering the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends.
Question 48: I’m sure it wasn’t Ms. Katie you saw because she is in Norway.
A. It couldn’t be Ms. Katie you saw because she is in Norway.
B. It can’t have been Ms. Katie you saw because she is in Norway.
C. It mustn’t have been Ms. Katie you saw because she is in Norway.
D. It mightn’t be Ms. Katie you saw because she is in Norway.
Question 49: She asked if I had passed the English test the week before.
A. “Had you passed the English test the week before?” she asked.
B. “Had you passed the English test the week before?” she asked.
C. “Did you pass the English test last week?” she asked.
D. “If you passed the English test last week?” she asked.
Question 50: They stayed for hours, which tired us.
A. We are tiring from their staying for hours.
B. That they stayed for hours made us tired.
C. Staying for hours with us made them feel tired.
D. We are tired so they stayed for hours.
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TRƯỜNG ĐH SƯ PHẠM HÀ NỘI Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn: TIẾNG ANH
TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the underlined part that needs
Question 1: It is necessary and required that dental technicians and others who work with X-rays limit
their exposure to these highly penetrating rays.
A. and required B. and others C. highly D. their
Question 2: In a survey of suburban homeowners, a lawn-mower was rated one of the most important
equipments.
A. a lawn mower B. equipments C. In a survey D. the
Question 3: Walking reduces depression and anxiety, lessens stress, self-esteem is raised, and increases
energy.
A. self-esteem is raised B. Walking C. lessens stress D. depression
Question 4: A. enthusiasm B. punctuality C. anniversary D. intercultural
Question 5: A. treasure B. appoint C. advance D. diverse
Question 6: We haven't received any reply to our letter. It is such an insult.
A. We see it an insult to have received no reply to our letter.
B. We haven't received any reply to our letter yet because it is insulting.
C. We have been insulted by the reply to our letter.
D. We don't find it insulting for not receiving any reply to our letter.
Question 7: Pete had acquired the money through hard work. He was reluctant to give it away.
A. Having acquired the money through hard work, Pete was reluctant to give it away.
B. Although Pete had acquired the money through hard work, he was reluctant to give it away.
C. Having worked hard to earn the money, it couldn't be given away by Pete.
D. Pete had acquired the money through hard work so that he was reluctant to give it away.
Question 8: In 2018 there was a craze for Bitcoin mining in Vietnam due to the belief that it would bring
impressive profits.
A. inclination B. fever C. sorrow D. indifference
Question 9: If Jeff Bezos and his wife split their assets equally. MacKenzie could become the richest
woman in the world overnight.
A. uniformly B. fifty-fifty C. unevenly D. symmetrically
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate
In the past, technology and progress was very slow. People “invented” farming 12,000 years ago
but it took 8,000 years for the idea to go around the world. Then, about 3,500 years ago, people called
“potters” used round wheels to turn and make plates. But it took hundreds of years before some clever
person thought, if we join two wheels together and make them bigger, we can use them to move things
In the last few centuries, things have begun to move faster. Take a 20th-century invention like the
aeroplane, for example. The first acroplane flight on 17 December 1903 only lasted 12 seconds, and the
plane only went 37 metres. It can't have been very exciting to watch, but that flight changed the world.
Sixteen years later, the first plane flew across the Atlantic, and only fifty years after that, men walked on
the moon. Technology is now changing our world faster and faster. So what will the future bring?
One of the first changes will be the materials we use. Scientists have just invented an amazing new
material called graphene, and soon we will use it to do lots of things. With graphene batteries in your
mobile, it will take a few seconds to charge your phone or download a thousand gigabytes of information!
Today, we make most products in factories, but in the future, scientists will invent living materials. Then
we won't make things like cars and furniture in factories - we will grow them!
Thirty years ago, people couldn't have imagined social media like Twitter and Facebook. Now we
can't llve without them. But this is only the start. Right now, scientists are putting microchips in some
disabled people's brains, to help them see, hear and communicate better. In the future, we may all use
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these technologies. We won't need smartphones to use social media or search the internet because the
internet will be in our heads!
More people will go into space in the future, too. Space tourism has already begun, and a hundred
years from now, there may be many hotels in space. One day, we may get most of our energy from space
too. In 1941, the writer Isaac Asimov wrote about a solar power station in space. People laughed at his
idea then, but we should have listened to him. Today, many people are trying to develop a space solar
power station. After all, the sun always shines above the clouds!
Question 10: The writer says that in the past .
A. people didn't invent many things B. people didn't want to use wheels
C. most inventions were to do with farming D. it took time for new ideas to change things
Question 11: Why does the writer use the example of the aeroplane?
A. To explain why transport changed in the 20th century.
B. Because he thinks It's the most important invention in history.
C. To explain how space travel started.
D. To show how an invention developed quickly.
Question 12: What does the writer say about the future of communication?
A. We can't know what the most popular social media will be.
B. Microchips will become faster.
C. We won't use the internet as much.
D. We won't need devices like smartphones.
Question 13: What does the writer say about space solar power?
A. It's an old idea, but people are only starting to develop it now.
B. It's a science fiction idea, and nobody really thinks it will work.
C. It's much easier to build a solar power station in space than on Earth.
D. People tried it in 1941, but they didn't succeed.
Question 14: The best title for the article would be .
A. Man in space B. Will computers rule the world?
C. More and more inventions D. Progress now and then
[1] Advertising helps people recognize a particular brand, persuades them to try it, and tries to
keep them loyal to it. Brand loyalty is perhaps the most important goal of consumer advertising.
Whether they produce cars, canned foods or cosmetics, manufacturers want their customers to make
repeated purchases.
[2] The quality of the product will encourage this, of course, but so, too, will affect advertising.
Advertising relies on the techniques of market research to identify potential users of a product. [3]Are
they homemakers or professional people? Are they young or old? Are they city dwellers or country
dwellers? Such questions have a bearing on where and when ads should be placed. By studying
readership breakdowns for newspapers and magazines as well as television ratings and other statistics,
an advertising agency can decide on the best way of reaching potential buyers. Detailed research and
marketing expertise are essential today when advertising budgets can run into thousands of millions of
dollars. [4]
Advertising is a fast-paced, high-pressure industry. There is a constant need for creative ideas that
will establish a personality for a product in the public's mind. Current developments in advertising
increase the need for talented workers.
In the past, the majority of advertising was aimed at the traditional white family - breadwinner
father, non-working mother, and two children. Research now reveals that only about 6 percent of
American households fit this stereotype. Instead, society is fragmented into many groups, with working
mothers, single people and older people on the rise. To be most successful, advertising must identify a
particular segment and aim its message toward that group.
Advertising is also making use of new technologies. Computer graphics are used to grab the
attention of consumers and to help them see products in a new light. The use of computer graphics in a
commercial for canned goods, for instance, gave a new image to the tin can.
A. How to develop a successful advertising plan.
B. New techniques and technologies of market research
C. The central role of advertising in selling products.
D. The history of advertising in the United States.
Question 16: The word “this” in the first paragraph refers to .
A. repeatedly buying the same brand B. the most important goal
C. the quality of the product D. effective advertising
Question 17: It can be inferred from the second paragraph that advertisers must .
A. aim their message at homemakers and professional people
B. know about the people who will buy the product
C. place several ads in newspapers and magazines
D. encourage people to try new products
Question 18: According to paragraph 2, market research includes .
A. searching for talented workers
B. hiring researchers with background in many fields
C. studying television ratings
D. determining the price of a product
Question 19: The author implies that the advertising industry requires .
A. a college-educated workforce B. government regulation
C. innovative thinking D. millions of dollars
Question 20: According to the passage, most advertising used to be directed at .
A. working mothers with children B. older adults
C. unmarried people D. two-parent families with children
Question 21: The word “fragmented” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. divided B. moved C. forced D. collated
Question 22: The following sentence can be added to the passage.
Advertising is an essential part of the marketing process that can be tremendously influential
in selling products.
Where would it best fit in the passage?
A. [1] B. [2] C. [3] D. [4]
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the correct answer to each of the
Question 23: We on the beach now if we hadn't missed the plane.
A. will lie B. could be lying C. will be lying D. might have lain
Question 24: My older brother is extremely fond of astronomy, he seems to a lot of
pleasure from observing the stars.
A. possess B. seize C. reach D. derive
Question 25: More out-of-school activities are expected to be incorporated in the new school _____
proposed by Ministry of Education and Training.
A. curriculum B. handout C. agenda D. schedule
Question 26: It turned out that I have bought Frank a present after all.
A. oughtn't B. mustn't C. needn't D. mightn't
Question 27: , Stan Lee, passed away at the age of 95 due to heart and respiratory failure.
A. Who is the Marvel Comics icon B. Marvel Comics icon
C. The Marvel Comics icon is D. That Marvel Comics icon
Question 28: Most teenagers go through a rebellious _____for a few years but they soon grow out of it.
A. duration B. stint C. phase D. span
Question 29: I've just been offered a new job! Things are .
A. clearing up B. making up C. looking up D. turning up
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Question 30: The children had to in the principal's office after they took part in a fight.
A. hit the right notes B. beat around the bush
C. play second fiddle D. face the music
Question 31: I didn't like the town at first, but I grew it eventually.
A. loving B. to be loved C. to love D. to be loving
Question 32: The narrow streets were lined with shops.
A. bright-lit B. brightly-lit C. brightly-lightning D. bright-litting
Question 33: According to psychologists, children raised with high of fear in unpredictable
or violent environments experience negative emotions for extended periods of time.
A. grades B. numbers C. quantities D. levels
Question 34: Reports are coming in of a major oil spill in Mediterranean.
A. an B. ø C. the D. a
Question 35: In Hawaii it is _____to greet visitors to the country with a special garland of flowers.
A. unaccustomed B. accustomed C. customary D. customized
Question 36: Alan for hours but he just doesn't answer his mobile. I hope nothing's wrong.
A. I call B. I've been calling C. I'm calling D. I've called
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the sentence that best completes
Question 37: Two friends Nic and Mat are talking about a sports match.
- Nic: “G'day mate. Did you catch the game last night?” - Matt: “ .”
A. I heard you do taekwondo. B. Yes, you're getting a bit closer.
C. You must be right after all. D. No, who played?
Question 38: Charlott is feeling umwell and has to see the doctor, Ben.
- Ben: “Do you have a temperature?” - Charlotte: “ .”
A. Yes I think so. It's been a bit high. B. I have a sore back.
C. What seems to be the problem? D. I need a prescription, please.
Question 39: A. chocolate B. champagne C. challenge D. cheerful
Question 40: A. flora B. trophy C. glory D. orally
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
Question 41: Researchers have found that people are sleeping almost two fewer hours a night than they
were in the 1960s, and our health is deteriorating as a result.
A. improving B. degrading C. purifying D. elevating
Question 42: It was the book "Brief History of Time" that rocketed the physicist Stephen Hawking to
stardom.
A. reputation B. unimportance C. obscurity D. universe
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheel to indicate the sentence that is closest in
Question 43: Realizing the environmental impact of the fashion industry, some bloggers, vloggers and
influencers are now entering the “no-buy” movement.
A. It is a new trend that some bloggers, vloggers and influencers now refuse to buy new stuff
regardless of the environmental impact of the fashion industry.
B. Instead of using the things they have already owned, some bloggers, vloggers and influencers
make a commitment to buy new stuff because of the environmental impact of the fashion industry.
C. With the fashion industry's environmental impact under consideration, there's a move to avoid new
stuff among some bloggers, vloggers and influencers.
D. Some bloggers, vloggers and influencers, taking fashion industry's environmental impact into
account, now deny buying new products.
Question 44: Right after Vietnam national football team won the AFF Cup 2018, thousands of fans
flocked to the streets to celebrate.
A. No sooner had thousands of fans flocked to the streets to celebrate than Vietnam national football
team won the AFF Cup 2018.
B. Only after thousands of fans flocked to the streets to celebrate did Vietnam national football team
win the AFF Cup 2018.
C. Hardly had Vietnam national football team won the AFF Cup 2018 than thousands of fans flocked
to the streets to celebrate.
D. Scarcely had Vietnam national football team won the AFF Cup 2018 when thousands of fans
flocked to the streets to celebrate.
Question 45: “What a silly thing to say!”, Martha said.
A. Martha threatened that it was a silly thing to say.
B. Martha exclaimed that it was a silly thing to say.
C. Martha suggested that it was a silly thing to say.
D. Martha offered that it was a silly thing to say.
MENTORING
Many adults in America and increasing numbers elsewhere take part in mentoring schemes. A
mentor is an adult who provides support and friendship to a young person. There are numerous different
(46)_____of mentoring: passing on skills, sharing experiences, offering guidance. Sometimes the most
helpful thing to do is just listen. Mentoring is open to anybody - no particular (47)_____ experience is
required, just a desire to make a difference to the life of a young person who needs help. This may seem a
difficult thing at first, but many people find they have a real talent for it.
The support of a mentor can play an important part in a child's development and can often make up
(48)_____ a lack of guidance in a young person's life. It can also improve young people's attitudes
towards society and build up their confidence in dealing with life's challenges. For the mentor, it can be
incredibly rewarding to know that they have had a significant influence on a child and helped to give
the best possible (49)_____ in life. Indeed, it is not only adults who are capable of taking on this role.
There is now an increasing (50)____ for teenagers to mentor young children, for example by helping
them with reading or other school work.
Question 46: A. times B. approach C. ways D. supplies
Question 47: A. difficult B. trained C. skilled D. professional
Question 48: A. with B. for C. over D. to
Question 49: A. difficulty B. chance C. availability D. risk
Question 50: A. wish B. want C. demand D. lack
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THPT CHUYÊN LÊ THÁNH TÔNG Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn: TIẾNG ANH
Drone racing is an exciting new sport, that has become popular faster than (1)_ other
sport before it. Pilots steer small and lightweight, but high-powered drones along courses with obstacles.
They fly through gates and around flags at speeds of over a hundred miles an hour.
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They control the drones using VR-like headgear. Every drone has a camera (2)_ to it so
that spectators can also view flights either on a big screen or with special headgear.
The races take place either outdoors - in big stadiums, or indoors in old warehouses and sports
arenas. (3) _ are short because the battery time of drones is limited.
(4) drone racing started only a few years ago there are already international
competitions that take place all over the world. In professional leagues, drone pilots compete for
thousands of dollars. In March, the World Drone Prix was staged in Dubai. A 16-year old British
teenager not only one the race but also received a prize money of 250 000 dollars.
Television and other media have become aware of drone racing. ESPN, an American sports channel,
will be broadcasting international drone races starting this August. Races are also recorded and uploaded
to YouTube and other video platforms (5) they can be viewed over and over again.
Question 1: A. no B. none C. neither D. not
Question 2: A. linked B. attached C. taken D. connected
Question 3: A. Competitors B. Competitions C. Compete D. Competitiveness
Question 4: A. However B. Moreover C. Although D. Because
Question 5: A. where B. that C. if D. as
Question 6: On being told about her sack, .
A. her boss felt sorry for Mary B. Mary was shocked
C. Mary's face turned pale D. her boss changed his attitude
Question 7: Now, don't tell anyone else what I have just told you. Remember it is .
A. confidential B. confident C. confidence D. confidant
Question 8: He bought three shirts; one for him and for his children.
A. others B. the other C. another D. the others
Question 9: Let me please my memory before I get down to answering the questions.
A. resume B. ease C. awake D. refresh
Question 10: This is the most difficult job I've ever had to do.
A. by heart B. by chance C. by far D. by myself
Question 11: non-verbal language is ____important aspect of interpersonal communication.
A. The - a B. ø – an C. A - the D. The - ø
Question 12: Solar energy is not widely used it is friendly to the environment
A. since B. although C. despite D. because
Question 13: The sign warns people the dangers of swimming in this river.
A. about B. against C. to D. from
Question 14: They always kept on good with their next-door neighbors for the children's sake.
A. terms B. friendship C. relationship D. words
Question 15: her fiction describes women in unhappy marriage.
A. Many of B. A large number of C. Much of D. A few of
Question 16: Jane would never forget the first prize in such a prestigious competition.
A. to have awarded B. to be awarded C. having awarded D. being awarded
Question 17: Drinking too much alcohol is said to harm to our health
A. do B. make C. lead D. take
Question 18: I'm said to be my brother is.
A. nowhere like so ambitious as B. nothing near as ambitious as
C. nothing as ambitious as D. nowhere near as ambitious as
Question 19: I feel terrible, I didn't sleep last night.
A. a jot B. a wink C. an inch D. an eye
Mark the letter A, B, C, or Don your answer sheet to indicate the word whose
underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the
Question 20: A. half B. calm C. chalk D. culture
Question 21: A. decorate B. passionate C. undergraduate D. temperate
Question 22: A. conceal B. contain C. conserve D. conquer
Question 23: A. technology B. environment C. superstition D. predominance
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
Question 24: He didn't bat an eye when he realized he failed the exam again.
A. didn't want to see B. didn't show surprise C. wasn't happy D. didn't care
Question 25: Mary has finally managed to get round her strict parents to let her go on a three-day
excursion with her classmates.
A. persuade B. offer C. support D. permit
Question 26: I could only propose a partial solution to the crisis in the company
A. half B. halfway C. effective D. complete
Question 27: Sorry, I can't come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.
A. busy with B. relaxed about C. free from D. fond of
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes
Question 28: Susan accidentally stepped on Denise's foot.
- Susan: ‘Oops! I'm sorry, Denise.’ - Denise: ‘ .’
A. You shouldn't do that. B. It's alright C. You're welcome. D. It's nonsense
Question 29: Hana and Jennifer are talking about the book they have read.
- Hana: ‘The book is really interesting and educational.’ - Jennifer: ‘ .’
A. I'd love to B. Don't mention it
C. It's nice of you to say so. D. I can't agree more.
In addition to providing energy, fats have several other functions in the body. The fat soluble
vitamins, A, D, E and K, are dissolved in fats, as their name implies. Good sources of these vitamins have
high oil or fat content, and the vitamins are stored in the body's fatty tissues. In the diet, fats cause food
to remain longer in the stomach, this increasing the feeling of fullness for some time after a meal is eaten.
Fats add variety, taste, and texture to foods, which accounts for the popularity of fried foods. Fatty
deposits in the body have an insulating and protective value. The curves of the human female body are
due mostly to strategically located fat deposits.
Whether a certain amount of fat in the diet is essential to human health is not definitely known.
When rats are fed a fat-free diet, their growth eventually ceases, their skin becomes inflamed and scaly,
and their reproductive systems are damaged. Two fatty acids, linoleic and arachidonic acids, prevent these
abnormalities and hence are called essential fatty acids. They also are required by a number of other
animals but their roles in human beings are debatable. Most nutritionists consider linoleic fatty acid an
essential nutrient for humans.
Question 30: This passage probably appeared in which of the following?
A. A diet book B. A book on basic nutrition
C. A cookbook D. A popular women's magazine
Question 31: The phrase ‘stored in’ in line 3 is closest in meaning to
A. manufactured in B. attached to C. measured by D. accumulated
Question 32: The author states that fats serve all the following body functions EXCEPT to
A. promote a feeling of fullness B. insulate and protect the body
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C. provide energy D. control weight gain
Question 33. Linoleic fatty acid is mentioned in the passage as
A. an essential nutrient for humans B. more useful than arachidonic acid
C. preventing weight gain in rats D. a nutrient found in most food
Question 34. The phrase ‘these abnormalities’ in line 10 and 11 refers to
A. a condition caused by fried food
B. strategically located fat deposits
C. curves on the human female body
D. cessation of growth, bad skin, and damaged reproductive systems
A newborn baby can see, hear and feel. By the age of five, a child can talk, ride a bike and invent
imaginary friends. How does this development happen? We don't understand the way language, thinking
and planning develop very well. Now scientists are using new technology to ‘see’ into children's brains.
And they are discovering new information about the way a baby's brain develops.
A study in 2010 showed that the experiences a child has in their first few years affect the
development of the brain. It showed that children who received more attention often had higher IQs. The
brain of a newborn baby has nearly a hundred billion neurons. This is the same number as an adult's brain.
As they grow, a baby receives information through the senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch.
This information creates connections between different parts of the brain. At the age of three, there are a
hundred trillion connections.
One experiment looked at images of babies' brains while they were listening to different sounds.
The sounds were in different sequences. For example, one sequence was mu-ba-ba. This is the pattern ‘A-
B-B’. Another sequence was mu-ba-ge. This is the pattern ‘A-B-C’. The images showed that the part of
the brain responsible for speech was more active during ‘A-B-B’ patterns. This shows that babies can tell
the difference between different patterns. This experiment is interesting because sequences of words are
important to grammar and meaning. Compare two sentences with the same words in a different order:
‘John killed the bear’ is very different from ‘The bear killed John.’ So babies are starting to learn
grammatical rules from the beginning of life.
Researchers also know that babies need to hear a lot of language in order to understand grammar
rules. But there is a big difference between listening to television, audio books or the internet, and
interacting with people. One study compared two groups of nine-month-old American babies. One group
watched videos of Mandarin Chinese sounds. In the other group, people spoke the same sounds to the
babies. The test results showed that the second group could recognise different sounds, however the first
group learned nothing. The scientist, Patricia Kuhl, said this result was very surprising. It suggests that
social experience is essential to successful brain development in babies.
Question 35: The purpose of the article is to
A. explain new studies into the development of babies' brains.
B. describe how a new-born baby's brain works.
C. compare the brains of adults and children.
D. prove that nowadays babies are more intelligent than in the past.
Question 36: According to the first paragraph
A. most aspects of child development are understood quite well.
B. some five-year-olds have imaginary friends.
C. children use technology more these days.
D. technology has been used in children's brain surgery.
Question 37: Which statement is supported by the second paragraph?
A. Adult brains have more neurons than new-born babies' brains.
B. Babies and three-year-olds have the same number of neurons.
C. Early experiences have an effect on brain development
D. The connections between parts of the brain stay the same as a child grows up.
Question 38: According to the second paragraph, which of the following can affect IQ?
A. being with adults a lot
B. connecting with other babies
C. paying attention to a baby
D. having access to information as early as possible
Question 39: It can be inferred from the passage that
A. A pattern like ‘A-B-C’ is easier to understand.
B. Babies' brains cannot recognise different sound patterns.
C. It's not known which area of a baby's brain processes speech.
D. Children can actually learn grammatical rules in their very early age.
Question 40: According to the article, which statement is true?
A. Experiments focusing on language have given researchers new information.
B. Children who hear different languages develop differently.
C. The development of language is the easiest thing to study in babies.
D. Babies are able to understand grammar rules of a language only in specific period.
Question 41: What did the study described in the last paragraph do?
A. compared the effects of different languages
B. divided babies into two groups with different treatment
C. investigated if babies can learn Chinese
D. taught babies foreign languages through listening to videos.
Question 42: What is the main conclusion from the study described in the last paragraph?
A. Babies can understand television at the age of nine months.
B. Social interaction has a big influence on the brain.
C. Watching videos is a good way to develop a child's brain.
D. Mandarin Chinese is not too hard to be learned for American babies.
Question 43: You ought to make up your mind now.
A. It is high time you made up your mind.
B. Making up your mind is necessary.
C. You should have made up your mind.
D. It is possible to make up your mind.
Question 44: ‘No, no, you really must stay a bit longer!’ said the boys.
A. The boys denied my staying a bit longer B. The boys refused to let me stay a bit longer.
C. The boys didn't agree to let stay a bit longer. D. The boys insisted on my staying a bit longer.
Question 45: You should have persuaded him to change his mind.
A. It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn't
B. You didn't persuade him to change because of his mind.
C. You should persuade him to change his mind.
D. You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn't listen.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the sentence that best
Question 46: She gave in her notice. She planned to start her new job in January
A. She gave in her notice, plan to start her new job in January
B. She gave in her notice with a view to starting her new job in January
C. Her notice was given in with an aim to start her new job in January
D. Her notice was given in order for her to start her new job in January
Question 47: The plan may be ingenious. It will never work in practice.
A. Ingenious as it may be, the plan will never work in practice.
B. Ingenious as may the plan, it will never work in practice.
C. The plan may be too ingenious to work in practice.
D. The plan is as impractical as it is ingenious.
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
Question 48: A football match begins with the ball kicking forwards from a spot in the centre of the field.
A. begins B. with C. kicking forwards D. in the centre
Question 49: Information on the Romans can find not only in these books but also on the Internet.
A. Information B. can find C. in D. the Internet
Question 50: Students suppose to read all the questions carefully and find out the answers to them.
A. suppose B. all the questions C. out D. them
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indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
HOME LIFE
"Parents today want their kids spending time on things that can bring them success, but (1)
_____, we've stopped doing one thing that's actually been a proven predictor of success-and that's
household chores," says Richard Rende, a (2) _____ psychologist in Paradise Valley, Ariz, and co-
author of forthcoming book “Raising Can-Do Kids." Decades of studies show the benefits of chores-
academically, emotionally and even professionally. Giving children household chores at an early age (3)
_____ to build a lasting sense of mastery, responsibility and self-reliance, according to research by
Marty Rossmann, professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota. In 2002, Dr. Rossmann analyzed
data from a longitudinal study (4) _____ followed 84 children across four periods in their lives-in
preschool, around ages 10 and 15, and in their mid-20s. She found that young adults who began chores
at ages 3 and 4 were more likely to have good relationships with family and friends, to achieve
academic and early career success and to be self-sufficient, as (5) _____ with those who didn't have
chores or who started them as teens. Chores also teach children how to be empathetic and responsive to
others' needs, notes psychologist Richard Weissbourd of the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
(Adapted from http://www.wsj.com/articles/why-children-need-chores)
Question 1. A. ironically B. especially C. brutally D. bitterly

Question 2. A. develop B. developing C. developed D. developmental
Question 3. A. help B. helps C. helped D. has helped
Question 4. A. whom B. that C. what D. when
Question 5. A. compared B. compare C. comparing D. to compare
Question 6. A. link B . handkerchief C. donkey D. handful
Question 7. A. mineral B. miniature C. minor D. minimum
Question 8. A. impatient B. arrogant C. familiar D. uncertain
Question 9. A. forgettable B. philosophy C. humanism D. objectively
Question 10. In most developed countries, up to 50% of population enters
higher education at some time in their lives.
A. the – Ø B. Ø – the C. Ø – Ø D. the-a
Question 11. The launch of the first liquid-fuelled rocket in 1926 by flight
historians_____as significant as the Wright Brothers' flight.
A. has considered/ to have been B. was considered/ being
C. is considered/ to be D. is considered/ to have been
Question 12. Only three of the students in my class are girls; are all boys.
A. the others B. other student C. others D. the other
Question 13. Although ____, he has been to more than 30 countries in the world and gained a lot of
knowledge.
A. his young age B. young C. his youth D. he was young
Question 14. To protect hackers, security experts advise longer passwords …….
combinations of upper and lowercase letters, as well as numbers.
A. from/to B. on/between C. against/in D. against/with
Question 15. The incredible thing about telephone across the continents, but that you
can recognize the other person's voice.
A. is it provides instant talking to each other.
B. is it allows people to talk instantly
C. is not that people can instantly talk to each other is that people can talk instantly
Question 16. Jack has a collection of .
A. old valuable Japanese postage stamps B. old Japanese valuable postage stamps
C. valuable Japanese old postage stamps D. valuable old Japanese postage stamps
Question 17. There are __that not only governments but also individuals should join hand to
tackle.
A. such a lot of environmental problems B. too numerous environmental problems
C. so fewer environmental problems D. such many environmental problems
Question 18. To solve this problem, it is advisable .
A. a drastic measure to be adopted B. that a drastic measure be adopted
C. that a drastic measure is adopted D. that a drastic measure to be adopted
Question 19. She for her parents' support during her university education, but she
preferred to work part-time and support herself.
A. must have asked B. could have asked C. should have asked D. ought to ask
Question 20. After the interview, don't neglect the thank-you note or letter.
A. follow-up B. turn-up C. start-up D. break-up
Question 21. the film's director, Ben Affleck, was famously left off the 85th Oscar's
Best Director list of nominees surprised everyone.
A. What B. Due to C. Although D. That
Question 22. The goal is to make higher education available to everyone who is will and capable
_ his finacial situation.
A. regardless of B. owing to C. in terms of D.with reference to
Question 23. Timmy dropped the on doing this task again because of his carelessness. I
can't stand him anymore.
A. pin B. needle C. botton D. ball
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
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The food we eat seems to have profound effects on our health. Although science has made
enormous steps in making food more fit to eat, it has, at the same time, made many foods unfit to eat.
Some research has shown that perhaps eighty percent of all human illnesses are related to diet and forty
percent of cancer is related to the diet as well, especially cancer of the colon.
People of different cultures are more prone to contact certain illnesses because of the characteristic
foods they consume.
That food is related to illness is not a new discovery. In 1945, government researchers realized that
nitrates nitrites (commonly used to preserve color in meat) as well as other food additives caused
cancer. Yet, these carcinogenic additives remain in our food, and it becomes more difficult all the time
to know which ingredients on the packaging label of processed food are helpful or harmful.
The additives that we eat are not all so direct. Farmers often give penicillin to cattle and poultry,
and because of this, penicillin has been found in the milk of treated cows.
Sometimes similar drugs are administered to animals not for medical purposes, but for financial
reasons. The farmers are simply trying to fatten the animals in order to obtain a higher price on the
market. Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has tried repeatedly to control these
procedures, the practices continue.
A healthy diet is directly related to good health. Often we are unaware of detrimental substances we
ingest. Sometimes well-meaning farmers or others who do not realize the consequences add these
substances to food without our knowledge.
Question 24. How has science done to disservice to people?
A. Because of science, disease caused by contaminated food has been virtually eradicated.
B. The scientists have preserved the color of meats, but not of vegetables.
C. It caused a lack of information concerning the value of food.
D. As a result of scientific intervention, some potentially harmful substances have been added to
our food.
Question 25. The word "prone" is nearest meaning to .
A. supine B. unlikely C. healthy D. predisposed
Question 26. All of the following statements are TRUE except .
A. Food may cause forty percent of the cancer in the world
B. Drug are always given to animals for medical reasons
C. Researchers have known about the potential hazard of food additives for more than 45 years
D. Some of the additives in our food are added to the food itself and some are given to the living
animals
Question 27. The word "additives" is closest meaning to .
A. dangerous substance B. natural substance
C. begin substance D. added substance
Question 28. What is best title for this passage?
A. The food you eat can affect your health B. Harmful and Harmless substances in food
C. Avoiding injurious substances in food D. Improving health through a Natural Diet
Question 29. When a country in an early stage of development, investments in fixed capital are vital.
A. country B. investments C. fixed D. are vital
Question 30. Bacteria that live in soil and water play a vital role in recycling carbon, nitrogen sulfur, and
another chemical elements used by living things.
A. soil and water B. a vital role C. another D. living things
Question 31. Genes have several alternative form, or alleles, which are produced by mutations.
A. several alternative B. form C. which D. produced by
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 32. Urbanization is the shift of people moving from rural to urban areas, and the result is the
growth of cities.
A. movement B. maintenance C. variation D. transposition
Question 33. Salish's point of view was correct but his behavior with his father was quite impertinent.
A. inadequate B. smooth C. healthy D. respectful
Question 34. The expression "out of the frying pan and into the fire" means to go from one dilemma to
a worse one.
A. situation B. solution C. predicament D. embarrassment
Question 35. With so many daily design resources, how do you stay-up-date with technology
without spending too much time on it?
A. get latest information B. connect to the Internet all day
C. use social network daily D. update new status
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
Belgium is a very old country, with a fascinating mixture of old customs and modern laws.
Belgium weddings may be performed as a civil ceremony or as a religious ceremony.
Traditionally, when a couple in Belgium wishes to announce their marriage, the wedding
invitations are printed on two sheets of paper, one from the bride's family and one sheet from the
groom's family. These wedding invitations symbolize the union of the two families and the partnership
of the new union.
An ancient Belgium custom that is designed to unite the two families calls for the bride to stop as
she walks up the isle and to hand her mother a single flower. The two then embrace. Then, during the
recessional, the bride and groom walk to the groom's mother and the new bride hands her new mother-
in- law a single flower and the two of them embrace, symbolizing the bride's acceptance of her new
mother.
One of the most important and enduring traditions of the Belgium wedding is for the bride to
carry a specially embroidered handkerchief that has her name embroidered on it. After the wedding this
handkerchief is framed and hung on the wall in a place of honor. When the next female member of the
bride's family is to be wed, the handkerchief is removed from its frame, the new bride's name is
embroidered onto it, and it is passed down. The wedding handkerchief is passed from generation to
generation, and is considered an important family heirloom.
During the wedding mass, the bride and the groom are enthroned in two large chairs placed near
the altar, symbolizing that on this day and in this place they are the king and the queen. At the
conclusion of the ceremony, the groom slips the wedding ring onto the third finger of his bride's left
hand. The ring, being an endless circle, symbolizes never-ending love, and the third finger of the left
hand is believed to hold the vein that travels to the heart, symbolizing love. At the conclusion of the
ceremony, the bride and groom share their first kiss as husband and wife. The kiss is considered a
symbolic act of sharing each other's spirit as the couple each breathes in a portion of their new mate's
soul.
The bridesmaids traditionally take up a collection of coins and as the bride and groom exit the
church, the bridesmaids toss the coins to the poor outside the church. Giving gifts of money to the poor
helps to insure prosperity for the new bride and groom.
Following the wedding the bride and groom are off on their honeymoon. In ancient times the
honeymoon, which was celebrated by the drinking of mead, or honey wine, would last 28 days, one
complete cycle of the moon. This was to make sure that the bride's family did not try to steal their
daughter back from her new husband.
(Adapted from http://www.best-country.com/)
Question 36. Which of the following could be the best title of this passage?
A. Belgium's wedding ceremony
B. Belgium's wedding customs and traditions
C. The bride's and groom's traditional activities in their wedding day
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D. The differences between an ancient wedding and a modern one in Belgium
Question 37. What does the word "them" in the third paragraph refer to?
A. the bride and her mother B. the bride and the groom
C. the bride and her mother-in-law D. the groom and his mother-in-law
Question 38. The following is true about Belgium's wedding, EXCEPT .
A. The weddings in Belgium are not only a civil event but also a religious one
B. The wedding invitations are the symbol of both the bride's and the groom's families
C. Each mother of the couple is given a single flower in their children's wedding
D. The bride often hugs her mother-in-law before embracing her mother
Question 39. It can be inferred from the passage that the wedding handkerchief .
A. is prepared for the bride by her mother before the wedding
B. is highly appreciated in the home of Belgian people
C. is only replaced by another person in their house
D. is embroidered in most important occasions in Belgium
Question 40. The word "heirloom" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .
A. dowry B. inheritance C. representation D. pride
Question 41. According to paragraph 5, what is CORRECT about the wedding ring?
A. It is wom onto the third finger of the bride's right hand.
B. The groom wears the ring for his mate at the beginning of the ceremony.
C. The ring represents the boundless love of the couple.
D. The ring is presented by the queen and the king of their country.
Question 42. The word "insure" in the paragraph 6 could be best replaced by .
A. determine B. indemnify C. express D. affirm
Question 43. The author mentioned honeymoon in the past in the last paragraph as a period that
_____.
A. the bride and the groom live far from each other
B. lasts for a fortnight after wedding
C. protects the new bride from her family's effort to take her back
D. the new couple serves the guests honey wine
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D or your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
Question 44. Sometimes having professional assistance with your CV can increase your chance of
finding a job.
A. Having your CV professionally prepared determines whether you'll get the job or not.
B. The prospects for finding employment can possibly be enhanced by a professionally produced CV.
C. Having a professional help you with your CV is a sure way to find a job.
D. Without a professional CV, it is impossible to find a job.
Question 45. For reasons hygiene, it's forbidden to try on the earrings in the jewellery department.
A. Customers who care for hygiene are advised in the jewellery department not to try on any earrings.
B. Earrings are considered unhygienic and so forbidden for sale in this jewellery department.
C. Because it is not hygiene, customers in the jewellery department are not allowed to try on the
carrings.
D. Being hygiene in the jewellery department is the decision of the customers and not the
management.
Question 46. "You should have finished the report by now," the boss said to his secretary.
A. The boss scolded his secretary for not finishing the report on time.
B. The boss suggested his secretary should have finished the report on time.
C. The boss reminded his secretary of finishing the report on time.
D. The boss advised his secretary to finish the report on time.
Question 47. She was the first woman in the Philippines. She was elected as the president of the country.
A. She was the first woman who is elected as the president of the Philippines.
B. She was the first woman elected as the president of the Philippines.
C. She was the first woman being elected as the president of the Philippines.
D. She was the first woman to be elected as the president of the Philippines.
Question 48. We arrived at the conference. Then we realized that our reports were still at home.
A. No sooner had we realized that our reports were at home than we arrived at the conference.
B. Only after we arrived at the conference did we realize that our reports were still at home.
C. Not until we arrived at the conference that we realized that our reports were still at home.
D. Hardly had we arrived at the conference that we realized that our reports were still at home.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best
completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 49. – “Excuse me. Where's the parking lot?” – “ ”
A. You missed the turn. It's back that way. B. Do you get lost? I do too.
C. You are going the wrong way. It's not here D. Why do you ask me? I don't know.
Question 50. Hoa is asking Hai, who is sitting at a corner of the room, seeming too shy.
- Hoa: "Why aren't you taking part in our activities? .”
- Hai: "Yes, I can. Certainly."
A. Shall I take your hat off?
B. Can you help me with this decorations?
C. Can I help you?
D. Could you please show me how to get the nearest post office?
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Choose the word /phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each
sentence below.
Question 1. The USA is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world.
A. similar B. identified C. alike D. varied
Question 2. She got up late and rushed to the bus stop.
A.came into B.went leisurely C.went quickly D.dropped by
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences
Question 3. Britain has accused Russia _______ poisoning the ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his
daughter.
A. of B.from C.for D. on
Question 4. Thuy: "Thank you very much for helping the disadvantaged children here. Mrs.
Angela: " ."
A.It's our pleasure. B. Sorry, we don't know. C. What a pity! D. That's nice of you.
Question 5. Last summer, we _______ to travel to Phu Quoc, which is considered the pearl
island of Vietnam.
A. don't mind B. suggested C. enjoyed D. decided
Question 6. Unable to remember_______, he walked around the neighborhood looking for his car.
A.where he has parked B. where he had parked
C.where to park D. where he was parking
Question 7. Sometimes at weekends, my father helps my mom with ______meals.
A. preparing B. making C. keeping D. arranging
Question 8. Don't put off doing your homework until tomorrow. Do it right now, _______?
A. do you B. don't you C. will you D. aren't you
Question 9. Detroit used to be the capital city of Michigan, but now Lansing_______to
be the state's capital city.
A.chosen B.chose C.have been chosen D. is chosen
Question 10. Face ID, which is an Apple's security technology for iPhone X, permits users _______their
devices just by looking at them.
A.unlocking B. unlock C. of unlocking D. to unlock
Question 11. Mary: "Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night
Tom: " "
A. I have nothing to tell you B. Never mind!
C. You're welcome. D. Oh. Poor me!
Question 12. I deeply regret_____to her so severely last night. She was badly hurt.
A. to speak B.being spoken
C. having spoken D. to be speaking
Question 13. It_____half of your plate should consist of vegetables and fruits.
A. is suggesting that B. suggests to
C. is suggested to D. is suggested that
Question 14. Mangkhut is the most powerful storm Asia this year.
A. to hit B. which is hit C. hit D. hitting
Question 15. Some modern couples organize their marriage and work out the tasks and duties, which
may gradually turn their marriage into a business or ________ relationship.
A. contracting B.contractually C.contract D.contractual
Question 16. Smartphones, laptops and tablets are the modern devices have changed the
way we learn.
A. that B.whose C.what D. X
Choose the underlined part that needs correcting
Question 17. Some of my classmates spend most of their spare time to surf the Net.
A B C D
Question 18. It was in 1971 that transatlantic supersonic transportation became
A B C
commercially availability.
D
Question 19. Even in forest worshipping of some African tribes today, people
A
worship the gods of trees and villagers sacrificed their lives to protect the village.
B C D
Choose the sentence that best combines the two given
Question 20. He died in 1960. He received the bravery award in 1970.
A. After his death, he received the bravery award in 1970.
B. He died in 1960 so he received the bravery award in 1970.
C. Before his death, he received the bravery award in 1970.
D. Because he died in 1970, he received the bravery award in 1970.
Question 21. Electronic devices are bad for your eyes. Their radiation is very harmful.
A. Electronic devices that their radiation is very harmful are bad for your eyes.
B. Electronic devices which their radiation is very harmful are bad for your eyes.
C. Electronic devices, whose radiation is very harmful, are bad for your eyes.
D. Electronic devices, which are bad for your eyes, their radiation is very harmful
Choose the sentence that best rewrites the one given
Question 22. They say that warm sea surface temperatures help intensify tropical storms.
A. It was said that warm sea surface temperatures help intensify tropical storms.
B. It is said to help intensify tropical storms by warm sea surface temperatures.
C. Warm sea surface temperatures are said to help intensify tropical storms.
D. Warm sea surface temperatures is said to have helped intensify tropical storms.
Question 23. The doctor told him not to talk during the meditation.
A. He has been told by the doctor not to talk during the meditation.
B. He was told by the doctor not to talk during the meditation.
C. He is told by the doctor not to talk during the meditation.
D. He was being told by the doctor not to talk during the meditation.
Question 24. "Don't forget to turn off the tap before you leave," Grandma saiD.
A. Grandma offered me to turn off the tap before I left.
B. Grandma suggested me turning off the tap before I left.
C. Grandma invited me to turn off the tap before I left.
D. Grandma reminded me to turn off the tap before I left.
Read the passage and choose the best answer
Jean spent her first few years in Hooper and her family moved to Otsego early in her life. She
was only ten when her father died unexpectedly, leaving her mother to raise and support their family
alone. Her mother soon went to work outside the home to provide for the family, and Jean, being one of
the oldest, had to help care for her younger siblings. Although she had much responsibility at home, Jean
thoroughly enjoyed school and was an excellent student. She went on to graduate 10th in her class at
Otsego High School in 1953.
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While still in high school, Jean met a young man named Charles "Chuck" Holly, at a dance in
Alamo; and they were quite taken with each other. Over the next few years, their love for each other
blossomed and they were married on February 24, 1953, while Jean was still in school. At the time,
Chuck was serving his country in the military, and had come home on leave to marry his sweetheart.
Unfortunately, shortly thereafter, he was sent overseas to serve in Korea for the next fifteen months.
Upon his discharge, the couple settled into married life together in the Plainwell, Otsego area. To
help make ends meet, Jean went to work at the collection bureau in Kalamazoo for a while, before taking
a job at the cheese company in Otsego. In 1964, Chuck and Jean were overjoyed with the birth of their
son, Chuck, who brought great joy into their lives. Jean remembered how her mother was always gone so
much working after her father died and she did not want that for her son, so she left her job to devote
herself to the role of a mother.
Question 25. Before Jean's father passed away, her mother used to.
A. be a housewife B. support the family alone
C. work outside the home D. work as a secretary
Question 26. What does the phrase make ends meet in paragraph 3 mean?
A. earn a lot of money B. have a part time job
C. earn just enough money for a living D. raise children
Question 27. Which is NOT true about Jean?
A. She was very happy when she got a baby.
B. She worked outside the home before she had a child.
C. She disliked staying at home and taking care of her child.
D. She quit her job to look after her baby.
Question 28. Jean's husband was a .
A. teacher B. dancer C. doctor D. soldier
Question 29. Which is NOT referred to Jean?
A. She went to high school.
B. She often did well at school.
C. She was a responsible girl.
D. She never helped her mother with household chores.
Question 30. The phrase taken with in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. pleased with B. disappointed with
C. attracted to D. affected by
Question 31. Jean .
A. served in the military
B. had a daughter
C. lived in Korea for fifteen months
D. got married when she was a student
Choose the answer that best fits in each gap in the text below
It is back-to-school time in much of the worlD. Calm, easy mornings are replaced with busy,
hurried ones. Children wake up early and get ready for school. Many parents are also getting ready for
work, helping their children and preparing food for lunches. But don't forget about breakfast! When
things get wildly busy in the morning, some people (32)______breakfast to save time. But that
may be a big mistake for students.
That is the finding of a 2015 study from Cardiff University in Wales. Researchers there looked at
5000 9-11 year-olds from more than 100 primary schools in the U.K. They looked at what the students
ate (33) breakfast and then their grades 6 to 18 months later.
They found that the students who ate a healthy breakfast (34) twice as likely to perform above
average in educational activities. The researchers also found that unhealthy breakfasts - such as potato
chips or a donut did not appear helpful to educational performance.
A good breakfast is not just helpful for school-aged children. We all may gain from eating something
healthy first thing in the morning. A study from researchers at the University of Toronto in Canada
found that a breakfast rich in protein and complex carbohydrates (35)__ performance on short- and
long-term memory. Carbohydrates and protein are especially important because (36) a major
effect on long-term memory.
Question 32. A. skip B. reduce C. omit D. quit
Question 33. A. in B.into C. with D. for
Question 34. A. were B. is C. are D. was
Question 35. A. made B. increased C. rose D. went up
Question 36. A. it had B. they have C. they had D. it has
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
Question 37. A.trusted others
B.agreed C.mended D.contracted
Question 38. A. ceremonies B. chores C. rituals D. attempts
Choose the word which is different from the others in the position of the main stressed syllable
Question 39. A.mechanical B.confidence C.biography D.eradicate
Question 40. A.communication B. responsibility C.interviewee D. economic
Choose the word /phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each sentence
below
Question 41. When having days off, he always helps his wife tidy up the house.'
A. short out B. clear up C. arrange D. mess up
Question 42. We try to create an atmosphere of comfort and security for our children.
A. danger B. shelter C. safety D. harmony
Read the passage and choose the best answer
Except for a few unfortunate individuals, no law in this world can go against the fact that for
most of us our family is an essential part of our lives. The moment you enter this cruel world, where
each man is for himself, there are some near and dear ones out there who will do anything to ensure your
happiness.
We are nothing more than a vulnerable and fragile object, without someone taking care of us on
our arrival in this world. Despite all the odds, your family will take care of your wellbeing, and try their
best to provide you the greatest comforts in the worled. No one out there, except your family must
forgive the endless number of mistakes you may make in your life. Apart from teaching you forgive and
forget lessons, they are always there for you, when you need them the most.
Family is the only place where children study a lot after school. In school, teachers teach children
about the subjects which will help them to find a good job in future. But at home, parents teach children
about good habits. They are not only the elements which help the children to shape their personalities but
they also prepare them a suitable and bright future.
A good family makes a greater society. Father, mother, and children have to work in order to build
a strong family. If any one of them fails, the whole family may collapse. The good name of the whole
family can be ruined by a single member of the family. In order to avoid that unhappy scenario, every
family member has to work hard and try their best. As a result, they will set good examples for the whole
society. Families have a powerful impact on society and societies create countries.
Question 43. The word They in paragraph 3 refers to .
A. good habits B. parents C. children D. teachers
Question 44. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Family is a vital part of your life.
B. We will effortlessly be damaged without our family.
C. Not everyone has a family.
D. Some laws in the world may oppose the functions of family.
Question 45. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. The importance of family B. Educational role of family
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C. Family and society D. The birth of a fragile object
Question 46. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about the relation between
family and society?
A. Family members have responsibilities to set good examples.
B. A family member will be unhappy to try his best.
C. Strong families build a wealthy society.
D. When a family fails, the whole society falls down.
Question 47. The word cruel in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. unkind B. pleasant
C. pitying D. kind-hearted
Question 48. The word ruined in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .
A. built B. constructed C. destroyed D. saved
Question 49. To children, family plays a role in .
A. helping them to find a good job
B. teaching them academic subjects
C. encourage them to study a lot at school
D. developing personalities
Question 50. In the writer's opinion, .
A. it is not the function of the family to make sure we are happy.
B. your family will be with you regardless of difficulties.
C. family creates some easily-spoilt creatures.
D. people can be easily forgiven by people around.
Đề số 26
1: 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 sentences.
Question 1. "Stop smoking or you'll be ill," the doctor told me.
A. The doctor advised me to give up smoking to avoid illness.
B. The doctor suggested smoking to treat illness.
C. I was warned against smoking a lot of cigarettes.
D. I was ordered not to smoke to recover from illness.
Question 2. If we can solve this problem soon, it will be better for all concerned.
A. It would be better for all concerned if we can solve this problem soon.
B. The sooner we solve this problem, the better it will be for all concerned.
C. If we could solve this problem soon, it would be better for all concerned.
D. If all concerned are better, we can solve this problem soon.
Question 3. He survived the operation thanks to the skillful surgeon.
A. He wouldn't have survived the operation without the skillful surgeon.
B. Though the surgeon was skillful, he couldn't survive the operation.
C. He survived because he was a skillful surgeon.
D. There was no skillful surgeon, so he died.
Exercise 2: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in
Question 4. They have been forced to live in marginal environments, such as deserts and arctic
wastelands.
A. suburban B. forgotten C. abandoned D. disadvantaged
Question 5. Only during the nineteenth century did silent reading become commonplace.
A. attracting attention B. widely used C. for everybody's use D. most preferable
Exercise 3: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part the
Question 6. They asked us whether we thought that the statistics had presented fairly and accurately
A. whether B. thought C. had presented D. fairly
Question 7. Sam found it hard to concentrate on his work because the noise.
A. it B. concentrate C. work D. because
Question 8. Ms. Phuong hardly never misses an opportunity to play in the tennis tournaments.
A. hardly never B. an C. to play D. in
Exercise 4: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best
Question 9. We didn't want to spend a lot of money. We stayed in a cheap hotel.
A. Rather than spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel.
B. In spite of spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel.
C. We didn't stay in a cheap hotel as we had a lot of money to spend.
D. We stayed in a cheap hotel, but we had to spend a lot of money.
Question 10. I left the office. There was a power cut just then.
A. I left the office after there was a power cut.
B. Hardly I had left the office when there was a power cut.
C. No sooner had I left the office than there was a power cut.
D. I left the office long before there was a power cut.
Exercise 5: 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
A YEAR WITH OVERSEAS VOLUNTEERS
I was with Overseas Volunteers (OV) for a year after leaving university, and I was sent to an isolated
village in Chad, about 500 kilometers from the capital N'Djamena. Coming from a rich country, I got
quite a shock, as conditions were much harder than I had expected. But after a few days I got used to
(11)________there. The people were always very friendly and helpful, and I soon began to appreciate
how beautiful the countryside was.
One of my jobs was to supply the village (12) ________water. The well was a long walk away, and
the women used to spend a long time every day (13)________ heavy pots backwards and forwards.
So I contacted the organization and arranged to have some pipes delivered. (14) ________these pipes
were not really perfect, they still made a great difference to the villagers.
All in all, I think my time with OV was a good experience. Although it was not paid, it was well worth
doing and I would recommend it to anyone (15) ________was considering working for a charity.
Question 11. A. live B. living C. lively D. lived
Question 12. A. on B. for C. with D. from
Question 13. A. holding B. drinking C. wearing D. carrying
Question 14. A. Because B. When C. Although D. If
Question 15. A. when B. which C. who D. where
Exercise 6: 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 16. A. popular B. reduction C. romantic D. financial
Question 17. A. cover B. balance C. invent D. ancient
Exercise 7: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions.
Question 18. We ______in silence when he suddenly ______me to help him.
A. walked - was asking B. were walking - asked
C. were walking - was asking D. walked - asked
Question 19. Xoan singing is a vocal art of villages in the ancestral land of Phu Tho. It has been
for generations and the oral tradition is still very much alive today.
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A. handed down B. landed on C. passed by D. taken over
Question 20. Any pupil caught was made to stand at the front of the class.
A. misbehaved B. misbehave C. misbehavior D. misbehaving
Question 21. There is in my bedroom.
A. an old square wooden table B. a square wooden old table
C. an old wooden square table D. a wooden old square table
Question 22. If I were in charge, I things differently.
A. had done B. would do C. would have done D. will do
Question 23. The latest heritage at risk register revealed that 5,831 listed buildings,
monuments, archaeological sites, and landscapes in England are at______of being lost.
A. edge B. risk C. ease D. danger
Question 24. Next year, I have to decide which area of medicine I want to in.
A. focus B. hand C. specialise D. come
Question 25. Is it acceptable to touch person on shoulder in a conversation?
A. a – the B. the – a C. the – the D. a - a
Question 26. he had no money for a bus, he had to walk all the way home.
A. As B. Thus C. For D. So
Question 27. The Complex of Hue Monuments was the first site in Viet Nam as a
World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
A. recognised B. to be recognised C. recognising D. to recognise
Question 28. We need actions and interventions of the local authorities to prevent national
parks from being destroyed by pollution.
A. timely B. excitedly C. reckless D. threateningly
Question 29. After a six-year relation, Martha and Billy have decided to .
A. break the bank B. tie the knot C. turn the page D. make ends meet
Question 30. Being helpful is good, but don't allow others to advantage of your generosity.
A. get B. take C. use D. make
Question 31. Peter lost the race because he petrol on the last lap.
A. put out of B. got out of C. made out of D. ran out of
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
It is estimated that over 99 percent of all species that have existed have become extinct. What
causes extinction? When a species is no longer adapted to a changed environment, it may perish.
The exact causes of a species' death vary from situation to situation. Rapid ecological change may
render an environment hostile to a species. For example, temperatures may change and a species
may not be able to adapt. Food resources may be affected by environmental changes, which will
then cause problems for a species requiring these resources. Other species may become better
adapted to an environment, resulting in competition and, ultimately, in the death of a species.
The fossil record reveals that extinction has occurred throughout the history of Earth. Recent
analyses have also revealed that on some occasions, many species became extinct at the same time-
a mass extinction. One of the best-known examples of mass extinction occurred 65 mmion years
ago with the demise of dinosaurs and many other forms of life. Perhaps the largest mass extinction
was the one that occurred 225 million years ago, when approximately 95 percent of all species died.
Mass extinction can be caused by a relatively rapid change in the environment and can be worsened
by the close interrelationship of many species. If, for example, something were to happen to destroy
much of the plankton in the oceans, then the oxygen content of Earth would drop, affecting even
organisms not living in the oceans. Such a change would probably lead to a mass extinction.
One interesting, and controversial, finding is that extinctions during the past 250 million years
have tended to be more intensive every 26 million years. This periodic extinction might be due to
intersection of the Earth's orbit with a cloud of comets, but this theory is purely speculative. Some
researchers have also speculated that extinction may often be random. That is, certain species may
be eliminated and others may survive for no particular reason. A species' survival may have nothing
to do with its ability or inability to adapt. If so, some of evolutionary history may reflect a sequence
of essentially random events.
Question 32. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as resulting from rapid
ecological change?
A. Availability of food sources B. Temperature changes
C. Introduction of new species D. Competition among species
Question 33. According to paragraph 2, evidence from fossil fuels suggests that .
A. extinction of species has occurred from time to time throughout Earth's history
B. dinosaurs became extinct much earlier than scientists originally believed
C. extinction on Earth have generally been massive
D. there has been only one mass extinction in Earth's history
Question 34. The word "ultimately" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
A. exceptionally B. dramatically C. unfortunately D. eventually
Question 35. In paragraph 3, the author makes which of the following statements about a
species survival?
A. It reflects the interrelationship of many species.
B. It is associated with astronomical conditions.
C. It doesn't vary greatly from species to species.
D. It may depend on chance events.
Question 36. The word "demise" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. recovery B. survival C. death D. change
Question 37. According to the passage, it is believed that the largest extinction of a species occourred
.
A. 26 million years ago B. 250 million years ago
C. 225 million years ago D. 65 million years ago
Ouestion 38. What does the author say in paragraph 1 regarding most species in Earth's history?
A. They have been able to adapt to ecological changes.
B. They have caused rapid changes in the environment.
C. They have remained basically unchanged from their original forms.
D. They are no longer in existence.
Question 39. Which of the following can be inferred from the theory of periodic extinction
mentioned in paragraph 3?
A. The theory is no longer seriously considered.
B. Many scientists could be expected to disagree with it.
C. Most scientists believe the theory to be accurate.
D. Evidence to support the theory has recently been found. Exercise 9: Read the following
passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions
In the twentieth - century, people depend on unlimited energy to power their everyday lives. A
wide range of energy-run devices and modern conveniences are taken for granted, and although it
may seem that we will never be in danger of living without those conveniences, the fact is that
many supplies of energy are dwindling rapidly. Scientists are constantly searching for new sources
of power to keep modern society running. Whether future populations will continue to enjoy the
benefits of abundant energy will depend on the success of this search.
Coal, oil, and natural gas supply modern civilization with most of its power. However, not
only are supplies of these fuels limited, but they are a major source of pollution. If the energy
demands of the future are to be met without seriously harming the environment, existing alternative
energy sources must be improved or further explored and developed. These include nuclear, water,
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solar, wind, and geothermal power, as well as energy from new, nonpolluting types of fuels. Each of
these alternatives, however, has advantages and disadvantages.
Nuclear power plants efficiently produce large amounts of electricity without polluting the
atmosphere; however, they are costly to build and maintain, and they pose the daunting problem of
what to do with nuclear waste. Hydroelectric power is inexpensive and environmentally safe, but
impractical for communities located far from moving water. Harnessing energy from tides and
waves has similar drawbacks. Solar power holds great promise for the future but methods of
collecting and concentrating sunlight are as yet inefficient, as are methods of harnessing wind
power.
Every source of energy has its disadvantages. One way to minimize them is to use less energy.
Conservation efforts coupled with renewable energy resources, such as a combination of solar,
water, wind, and geothermal energy and alternative fuels, such as alcohol and hydrogen, will ensure
supplies of clean, affordable energy for humanity's future.
Question 40. The word "dwindling" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. diminishing B. changing C. increasing D. limiting
Question 41. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Our present energy sources must be eliminated and replaced with alternative sources.
B. Demands for energy in the future are likely to decrease.
C. The search for alternative energy sources is not over.
D. Alternative sources of energy on this planet are very limited.
Question 42. It can be inferred from the passage that .
A. Many alternative energy sources are environmentally hazardous
B. solar and wind power are not promising for the future
C. most alternative energy sources have proven to be impractical
D. nuclear power solves one problem while creating others
Question 43. The passage suggests that .
A. people use energy without giving great thought to where it's coming from
B. modern society requires a minimum amount of energy to keep it running
C. the search for energy sources is mainly a problem for the future
D. scientists believe we will never have to go without our modern conveniences
Question 44. From the passage, it can be inferred that to solve our energy problems .
A. a combination of conservation and invention will be needed
B. we will have to stop using many of our modern conveniences
C. scientists will have to find ways to increase our supplies of coal, oil, and gas
D. scientists will have to find one major source of nonpolluting energy
Exercise 10: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable
response complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 45. Jenny: "Wow! What a nice coat you are wearing!" Peter: “ ”
A. Thanks. My mother bought it for me. B. Certainly. Do you like it, too?
C. I like you to say that. D. Yes, of course. It's expensive.
Question 46. Stranger: “Excuse me! Can you show me the way to Main Street, please?”
Man: “ __________ ”
A. Continue. B. It's easy to do it.
C. Um, I am sorry I have no idea. D. Am I going right?
Exercise 11: 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. Though built almost five hundred years ago, the church remained practically intact.
A. in perfection B. in completion C. in chaos D. in ruins
Question 48. After a long time working incessantly, all my efforts ended in failure.
A. breakdown B. loss C. success D. collapse
Exercise 12: 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
Question 49. A. asked B. danced C. cashed D. studied
Question 50. A. chapter B. chemistry C. bachelor D. teacher
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Đề số 27
indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
VEGETARIANISM
Until recently, vegetarianism was fairly uncommon in Britain, and it is still considered strange by some.
But since the 1960s its popularity has increased greatly, to the (1) ___that high street stores stock a
hugevariety of products for vegetarians. The reasons people give for not eating meat are numerous.
Perhaps (2) ___vegetarians do it for moral reasons, arguing that it is wrong to kill. The opposing point of
view is that it is natural for us to kill for food, and that we have evolved to do so. Still, there are societies
where eating meat is not allowed because it is (3) __their religion. There are other good reasons to give up
meat, one of which is the inefficiency of livestock farming. A single field of soya bean plants can actually
produce 200 times as much protein as the number of cattle which could be raised on the same area of
land, so a vegetarian world might be a world without hunger. (4)_____it is, in theory, cheaper to eat
only vegetables, vegetarianism is most popular in richer countries such as Germany and Britain, where
many people exclude meat for health reasons. In these countries, at least, it (5)______to be a matter
of choice rather than necessity
Question 1: A. extent B. distance C. length D. measure

Question 2: A. lots B. much C. almost D. most
Question 3: A. opposite B. against C. beside D. across
Question 4: A. Although B. Since C. Despite D. Therefore
Question 5: A. finishes off B. goes through C. comes up D. turns out
TEXAS
A Texas middle school is under fire after students say they have been banned from speaking Spanish in
class. The students say their principal announced the rule last month over the intercom. Inside the walls of
Hemptead Middle School, a language controversy is brewing. “There’s one teacher that said, “If you
speak Spanish in my class, I’m gonna write you up,” 8th grader Tiffani Resurez says. Four students say
their principal’s announcement – banning them from speaking Spanish in class – has given teachers and
fellow students a hall pass to discriminate. “She was like, ‘No speaking Spanish.’ She told me that. I was
like, „That’s my first language.’ She said, “Well, you can get out,” fellow classmate Yedhany Gallegos
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says. A letter sent home by the superintendent says, “Neither the district nor any campus has any policy
prohibiting the speaking of Spanish.” The four students feel that the statement from the superintendent
has not been made entirely clear that their school. “People don’t want to speak it anymore and don’t want
to get caught speaking it because they’re going to get into trouble,” 6th grader Kiara Lozano says.
Parents, like Cynthia Zamora, believe the school is not getting to the root of the problem. She wants to
know why the “No Spanish” announcement was ever made in the first place. “I was very surprised that
she would even go to such lengths,” Zamora says. Many students at the school grew up speaking Spanish
at home, and they say it often comes as second nature when they’re talking to each other at school. “I’m
not scared. I’m gonna keep speaking my language. That’s my first language, and I’m gonna keep doing
it,” Lozano said. The principal has been placed on paid administrative leave while the district
investigates. A spokewoman for Hempstead Independent School District has released a statement saying,
in part, “The district is committed to efficiently and effectively resolving this matter with as little
disruption to our students and their learning environment as possible.”
Question 6: In the passage, the word “root” is closest in meaning to .
A. solution B. cause C. ground D. time
Question 7: Why was the policy introduced?
A. The superintendent wants students to speak only English at school
B. No one at school is Spanish
C. The principal hates Spanish
D. The reason is not mentioned
Question 8: What can we infer about the policy on no speaking Spanish?
A. All the students and school staff were irritated by the policy.
B. Students were against the rule at first but then compromised.
C. The principal who made this announcement hated Spanish.
D. Only people inside of the school knew about the rule when it was announced.
Question 9: What will the district do?
A. Dismiss the principal B. Solve the problem
C. Ask all students to remain silent about the issue D. Apologize for their mistake
Question 10: In the passage, the word “it” refers to .
A. the local accent B. Spanish C. English D. slang
‘A good book for children should simply be a good book in its own right.' These are the words of
Mollie Hunter, a well known author of books for youngsters. Born and bred near Edinburgh, Mollie has
devoted her talents to writing primarily for young people. She firmly believes that there is always and
should always be a wider audience for any good book whatever its main market. In Mollie's opinion it is
essential to make full use of language and she enjoys telling a story, which is what every writer should be
doing: 'If you aren't telling a story, you're a very dead writer indeed,' she says.
With the chief function of a writer being to entertain, Molly is indeed an entertainer. 'I have this great
love of not only the meaning of language but of the music of language,' she says. This love goes back to
early childhood. 'I've told stories all my life. I had a school teacher who used to ask us what we would like
to be when we grew up and, because my family always had dogs, and I was very good at handling them, I
said I wanted to work with dogs, and the teacher always said "Nonsense, Mollie dear, you'll be a writer."
So eventually I thought that this woman must have something, since she was a good teacher - and I
decided when I was nine that I would be a writer.’
This childhood intention is described in her novel, A Sound of Chariots, which although written in the
third person is clearly autobiographical and gives a picture both of Mollie's ambition and her struggle
towards its achievement.
Thoughts of her childhood inevitably brought thoughts of the time when her home was still a village
with buttercup meadows and strawberry fields - sadly now covered with modern houses. 'I was once taken
back to see it and I felt that somebody had lain dirty hands all over my childhood. I'll never go back,' she
said. 'Never.' 'When I set one of my books in Scotland,' she said, 'I can recapture my romantic feelings as a
child playing in those fields, or watching the village blacksmith at work. And that's important, because
children now know so much so early that romance can't exist for them, as it did for us.'
To this day, Mollie has a lively affection for children, which is reflected in the love she has for her
writing. 'When we have visitors with children the adults always say, "If you go to visit Mollie, she'll spend
more time with the children." They don't realise that children are much more interesting company. I've
heard all the adults have to say before. The children have something new.'
Question 11: In Molie Hunter’s opinion, one sign of a poor writer is .
A. complicated ideas B. the weakness of the description
C. lifeless characters D. the absence of a story
Question 12: What does “its” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. ambition B. picture C. novel D. struggle
Question 13: How does Mollie feel about what has happened to her birthplace?
A. surprised B. ashamed C. disappointed D. confused
Question 14: What do we learn about Mollie Hunter as a very young child?
A. She didn’t enjoy writing stories B. She didn’t have any particular ambitions
C. She didn’t expect to become a writer D. She didn’t respect her teacher’s views
Question 15: In comparison with children of earlier years, Mollie feels that modern children are
A. better informed B. more intelligent
C. less interested in fiction D. less keen to learn
Question 16: What does Mollie Hunter feel about the nature of a good book?
A. It should be based on original ideas B. It should not aim at a narrow audience
C. It should not include too much information D. It should be attractive to young readers
Question 17: What is the writer’s purpose in this text?
A. to provide information for Mollie Hunter’s exsisting readers
B. to introduce Mollie Hunter’s work to a wider audience
C. to describe Mollie Hunter’s most successful books
D. to share her enjoyment of Mollie Hunter’s books
Question 18: Mollie’s adult visitors generally discover that .
A. she talks a lot about her work B. she is a very generous person
C. she pays more attention to their children D. she is interesting company
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 the following questions.
Question 19: A. pleased B. released C. ceased D. increased
Question 20: A. profile B. stomach C. postpone D. cyclone
three in the position of primary stress in the following questions.
Question 21: A. compass B. comedy C. comfort D. command
Question 22: A. atmosphere B. Vietnamese C. entertain D. picturesque
correction in the following questions.
Question 23: The children are extremely excited about the visit to the town where their grandparents
were born in.
A. about B. were C. where D. the town
Question 24: Some of the jobs described in the job interview were writing essays, correcting papers, and
reports typing.
A. essays B. were C. reports typing D. described
Question 25: She always wishes to be chosen for the national ballet team, just alike her mother.
A. alike B. her mother C. for D. to be chosen
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complete each of the following questions.
Question 26: - Ben: “You didn’t go to school yesterday, did you?”
- Jasmine: “ . I saw you, but you were talking to someone”
A. No, I didn’t B. Yes, I did C. Let me see D. I went
Question 27: - Mother: “How come you didn’t tell me that you would quit your job?”
- Lisa: “ .”
A. I’d love to tell you now
B. Because I knew that you would make a fuss about it
C. I have no idea
D. Because I’m so bored with it
Question 28: The renovation of the national museum is now nearing completion.
A. intervention B. restoration C. maintenance D. repairing
Question 29: The problem of salary didn’t come up in the meeting last week.
A. mention B. approach C. raise D. arise
Question 30: Although not essential, some prior knowledge about the company when applying is
desirable.
A. subsequent B. preceding C. respective D. bygone
Question 31: Your suggestions are not in harmony with the aims of our project.
A. incompatible with B. indifferent to C. disagreeable with D. unaccompanied by
Question 32: The biologists have found more than one thousand types of butterflies in the forest, _____
its special characteristics.
A. each one has B. which has C. each having D. having
Question 33: If you are of hearing, these hearing aids will be invaluable.
A. poor B. weak C. hard D. short
Question 34: Steve to help, I’m sure he would agree. He is so kind a person.
A. Even if you asked B. If you ask
C. Were you to ask D. Should you ask
Question 35: Jenny has an command of Japanese cuisine.
A. intensive B. utter C. impressive D. extreme
Question 36: The new airport has a lot of changes on this island.
A. brought about B. taken to C. counted in D. turned up
Question 37: The new secretary is really asking for trouble, the boss’s requests like that.
A. to ignore B. ignore C. is ignoring D. ignoring
Question 38: The way in which we work has a complete transformation in the past decade.
A. undercovered B. undertaken C. undergone D. underdone
Question 39: He was accused to theft, but then he as the real thief confessed to the police.
A. appeared in broad daylight B. cleared his name
C. kept it up his sleeve D. caught himself red-handed
Question 40: The government has made a big effort to tackle the two most important issues
of our country.
A. society B. socialize C. sociable D. social
Question 41: They have signed an agreement to protect the forests all over the world.
A. being cut down B. that cut down C. which are cut down D. are being cut down
Question 42: Pat, put all your toys away someone slips and falls on them.
A. otherwise B. in case C. provided that D. so long as
Question 43: Vietnam has played high spirits and had an impressive 2-0 victory over Yemen.
A. at B. in C. on D. with
Question 44: By the time the software on sale next month, the company $2 million
on developing it.
A. went – had spent B. will go – has spent
C. has gone – will spend D. goes – will have spent
Question 45: The excursion is unique opportunity to discover wild in its natural
beauty.
A. an – Ø B. a – the C. the – the D. an – the
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: The only members of the cat family that can roar are lions, leopards, tigers and jaguars, but
lions are by far the loudest.
A. Lions, leopard, tigers and jaguars are the only four cats that can roar; however, the others can’t
roar as loudly as lions.
B. Like leopard, tigers, and jaguars, lions are among the members of the cat family that can roar.
C. Lions, leopard, tigers and jaguars can roar, however the roar of a lion is not as frightening as that
of the others.
D. Since lions come from the same cat family as leopards, tigers and jaguars do, they can roar as loud
as the others.
Question 47: The likelihood of suffering a heart attack rises as one becomes increasingly obese.
A. Heart attack are happening more and more often, and most of the suffers are obese.
B. The more obese one is, the higher the chances for a heart attack become.
C. Obesity results in only a slight increase in the probability of having a heart attack.
D. Anyone who is obese is likely to experience a heart attack at any time.
Question 48: It seems to me that we’ve taken the wrong train.
A. The trained turned out to be not the one we were supposed to have taken.
B. There is no chance that we’ll catch the train that we’re supposed to.
C. I have a feeling that this train is not the one we should be on.
D. I wish we had been more careful and taken the right train from the station.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best
Question 49: My sisters used to get on with each other. Now they hardly speak.
A. My sisters rarely speak because they have never liked each other.
B. Because they have never got on, my sisters do not speak to each other.
C. My sisters were once close, but they rarely speak to each other now.
D. My sisters do not speak to each other much, but they are good friends.
Question 50: We should quickly find a solution to the problem. Otherwise, its impact on those concerned
will increase.
A. If we can solve this problem soon, we will lower the impact on all of our concerns.
B. The sooner we find a solution to the problem, the lower the impact it has on those concerned.
C. If all those concerned lower their impact, the problem will be better solved.
D. By the time we solve this problem, the impact on those concerned will have been lower.
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ĐỀ THI THỬ LẦN 2 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Question 1. A. emergency B. corruption C. fashionable D. detergent
Question 2. A. executive B. opposite C. customer D. supervisor
correct answer to each of the questions
The development of genetically modified (GM) plants and animals had led to a huge global
controversy. Opponents say that GM “Franken foods” are a threat to our well-being, and proponents say
that the risks are minimal. There is one aspect of the war over GM that is often overlooked. Anyone
who wears a cotton shirt these days is using a GM crop. Cotton is the only major non-food GM crop at
present, but others are coming.
GM cotton plants that is not food has not stopped the most passionate GM opponents from
objecting. If GM cotton is grown in a field next to fields of non-GM cotton, they argue, then how to
keep genes from being transferred from field to field. This danger, however, is not as compelling to the
public as possible health hazards in food, so there is no great fury over GM cotton.
GM cotton seeds produce higher yields, and they do without the need for pesticides. Planting of
GM cotton has increased five fold since 1997; three-quarter of cotton in America, and over half in
China, is now GM. Farmers like it because it increases their profits.
Other options for non-food GM include new variety of flowers with different colors or scents,
tougher grasses for lawns, and plants designed to soak up pollutants from the soil. The paper industry
provides another example of potential for GM to help produce better and cheaper products. Paper is
made from pulp, and pulp is generally made from trees. Researchers in New Zealand and Chile have
been working on insect-resistant pines, and a Japanese firm has combined carrot genes with tree genes
to make them grow better in poor soil.
Another interesting case is that of tobacco. It is not food crop, but it is consumed, and GM
tobacco plants with both more and less nicotine have been created. The tobacco plant, however, is an
ideal target for GM, since its genetics are very well understood and it produces a lot of leaves. The
value of the drugs that could be produced by GM tobacco is so high, many farmers could switch from
growing tobacco for
cigarettes to growing it for medicine. Since medical cost is rising, consumers would also be happy to use
drugs produced in bulk by GM tobacco.
Question 3. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. There are several major non-food GM products at present.
B. GM cotton has no significant advantage over controversial cotton.
C. There have been no objection to GM cotton.
D. GM cotton is less controversial than other GM products.
Question 4. The word “compelling” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
A. dangerous B. obvious C. interesting D. annoying
Question 5. It can be inferred from the passage that GM tobacco .
A. can have lower or higher levels of nicotine.
B. produces drugs that are very expensive.
C. makes cigarettes harmless to smokers.
D. is already in the market.
Question 6. According to the passage, why are researchers developing GM trees?
A. To improve or make paper less expensive. B. To find a way to make paper without pulp.
C. To produce more fruit. D. To replace trees cut down for paper.
Question 7. Why does the author mention a cotton shirt in paragraph 1?
A. To show that cotton is one of the most popular materials for clothing
B. To show that the risk of GM products are minimal.
C. To give an example of a common GM product that is not a food.
D. To give an example of a controversy surrounding GM products.
Question 8. Which options for non-food GM is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. grass B. rubber C. tobacco D. flowers
Question 9. What is the topic of the paragraph?
A. The hazards of GM products. B. Controversial GM products.
C. Non-food GM products. D. GM cotton and tobacco.
Question 10. The word “that” in paragraph 1 refers to .
A. aspect B. GM C. war D. risk
Question 11. Susan will be ready any minute, and then we must leave.
A. We must leave as soon as Susan will be ready.
B. We must leave the moment Susan must be ready
C. We must leave as soon as Susan is ready.
D. We will leave any minute when Susan will be ready.
Question 12. “Please, let my child go!” she begged the kidnapper.
A. She begged the kidnapper to let her child to go.
B. She pleaded with the kidnapper to release her child.
C. She solemnly ordered the kidnapper to set her child free.
D. She pleaded the kidnapper to let her child go.
Question 13. I expect you were fully satisfied with the results by the end of the display.
A. You were fully satisfied when the display came to an end.
B. By the end of the display you must have been quite happy.
C. You must be completely satisfied with the results by the end of the display.
D. By the end of the display you must have been fully satisfied.
Question 14. You have to finish this work. You don't want to do it though.
A. Although you have to finish this work, you should want to do it.
B. As you don't feel like doing this work, you have to finish it.
C. You have to finish this work, however much you don't feel like doing it.
D. Unless you want to do it, you don't have to finish this work.
Question 15. She fell over in the last minutes. She didn't win the race.
A. If she didn't fall over in the last minutes, she would win the race.
B. She didn't win the race even though she fell over in the last minutes
C. Not having won the race, she fell over in the last minutes
D. She could have won the race if she hadn't fallen over in the last minutes.
The United States and China have (16) a deal that allows the Chinese
telecommunications giant ZTE to stay in business in exchange for paying an additional $1 billion in
fines and agreeing to let US regulators monitor its operations. The fine comes (17) _____ Donald
Trump stepped in to save the company after US regulators barred it from doing business in the US, an
effective death blow for the company.
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In addition to the fine, a compliance team chosen by the US will be embedded at ZTE and the
Chinese company must change its board and executive team. “ZTE is essentially on
(18) _______,” said Amanda DeBusk, chair of the international trade and government regulation
practice at Dechert LLP and a former commerce official. “It’s unprecedented to have US agents as
monitors … It’s (19)___________ a good precedent for this situation. ZTE is a repeat offender.”
The news did little to appease critics. Senator Mark Warner, vice-chairman of the Senate select
committee on intelligence, said: “It is the unanimous conclusion of our nation’s intelligence community
that ZTE poses a significant threat to our national security. These concerns aren’t new; back in 2012, the
House permanent select committee on intelligence released a report (20)_______ the serious
counterintelligence concerns associated with ZTE equipment.
Question 16. A. reached B. solved C. passed D. come

Question 17. A. after B. while C. before D. by the time
Question 18. A. test B. trial C. experiment D. probation
Question 19. A. relatively B. certainly C. frantically D. cautiously
Question 20. A. by B. in C.on D. with
Question 21. I could only propose a partial solution to the crisis in the company.
A. halfway B. half C. whole D. effective
Question 22. Viking sailors landed in North America just under a thousand years ago.
A. upwards of B. only just C. just on D. not quite
Question 23. Did she get the better of you in the argument?
A. gain a disadvantage over B. try to be better than
C. try to beat D. gain an advantage over
Q 24. I think Mr. John is on the level because he always tells the truth and never tries to deceive others.
A. honest B. dishonest C. talented D. intelligent
Question 25. The head teacher has asked me to take the new boy under my and look after him.
A. sleeves B. arm C. wing D. cloak
Question 26. Make sure you mix the ingredients well, you might get lumps in your cake.
A. supposing B. otherwise C. provided D. unless
Question 27. More than 80 people came to the exhibition, many of children had pictures on the
walls.
A. whose B. whom C. who D. which
Question 28. You'll have to a better idea than that if you want to win.
A. come in for B. come up with C. bring out D. get down to
Question 29. I demand to know how this vase , and no one is leaving till I find out.
A. got broken B. was breaking C. has broken D. is broke
Question 30. The boy has a collection of .
A. old valuable Australian postage stamp B. old Australian valuable postage stamp
C. valuable Australian old postage stamp D. valuable old Australian postage stamp
Question 31. You may find doing this job very . Try it!
A. relaxing B. relaxed C. relax D. relaxation
Question 32. Turn off this machine, please. The harsh sound really me crazy.
A. bothers B. drives C. worries D. takes
Question 33. one day by a passing car, the dog never walked properly again.
A. Having injured B. To be injured C. Injured D. Injuring
Question 34. The White House has recently announced that President Donald Trump and North
Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong-un will hold a second near the end of next month.
A. summit B. climax C. gathering D. appointment
Question 35. May had her room painted black. It looks dark and dreary. She another colour.
A. should have chosen B. must choose C. should choose D. must have chosen
Question 36. Just think! Next month you'll be and it seems like only yesterday you were a
baby.
A. in your teens B. in your teenage C. teenager D. at your teens
Question 37. It's very important that we as soon as there's any change in the patient's
condition.
A. be notified B. being notified C. be it notified D. were notified
Question 38. Jessica was born in Australia, but she has spent of her life there.
A. very little B. only a few C. a few D. a little
If the salinity of ocean waters is analyzed, it is found to vary only slightly from place to place.
Nevertheless, some of these small changes are important. There are three basic processes that cause a
change in oceanic salinity. One of these is the subtraction of water from the ocean by means of
evaporation-conversion of liquid water to water vapor. In this manner, the salinity is increased, since
the salt behind. If this is carried to the extreme, of course, white crystals of salt would be left behind.
The opposite of evaporation is precipitation, such as rain, by which water is added to the ocean.
Here the ocean is being diluted so that the salinity is decreased. This may occur in areas of high rainfall
or in coastal regions where rivers flow into the ocean. Thus salinity may be increased by the subtraction
of water by evaporation, or decreased by the addition of fresh water by precipitation or runoff.
Normally, in tropical regions where the sun is very strong, the ocean salinity is somewhat higher
than it is in other parts of the world where there is not as much evaporation. Similarly, in coastal
regions where rivers dilute the sea, salinity is somewhat lower than in other oceanic areas.
A third process by which salinity may be altered is associated with the formation and melting of sea
ice. When seawater is frozen, the dissolved materials are left behind. In this manner, seawater directly
beneath freshly formed sea ice has a higher salinity than it did before the ice appeared. Of course, when
this ice melts, it will tend to decrease the salinity of the surrounding water.
In the Weddell Sea, off Antarctica, the densest water in the ocean is formed as a result of this
freezing process, which increases the salinity of cold water. This heavy water sinks and is found in the
deeper portions of the oceans of the world.
Question 39. The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to__________.
A. sea ice B. manner C. seawater D. salinity
Question 40. Which of the following is NOT a result of the formation of ocean ice?
A. The surrounding water sinks B. Water salinity decreases
C.The salt remains in the water D. The water becomes denser
Question 41. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The salinity of ocean water B. The many forms of ocean life
C. The elements of salt D. The bodies of water of the world
Question 42. Why does the author mention the Weddell Sea?
A. To show that this body of water has salinity variations
B. To compare Antarctic waters with Arctic waters
C. To point out the location of deep waters
D. To give an example of cold-water salinity
Question 43. According to the passage, the ocean generally has more salt in_________.
A. coastal areas B. rainy areas C. turbulent areas D. tropical areas
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Question 44. A deficient (A) of folic acid is rarely found (B) in humans because (C) the vitamin is
contained in (D) a wide variety of foods.
Question 45. An internationally famous ballerina, (A) Maria Tallchief demonstrated (B) that the (C)
quality of ballet in North America could equal those (D) of the ballet in Europe.
Question 46. The gopher digs (A) with the big strong claws of its (B) two front foot (C) and with its
overhanging (D) front teeth.
Question 47. Jimmy asked Lily about her friend.
Jimmy: “Would you mind telling me where Tom works?” Lily said “ .”
A. No, of course not. B. Yes, I would
C. Never mind. D. Well, he works in a hospital.
Question 48. Jack talked to his friend at cafe.
Jack: “Why don't you wear trainers to work?”. His friend replied “ .”
We aren't allowed to. B. My boss makes me not to.
C. We aren't let wear. D. My boss doesn't want to.
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
Question 49. A. compile B. facile C. facsimile D. textile
Question 50. A. couple B. trouble C. enough D. thousand
GD – ĐT BẮC NINH
SỞ ĐỀ SỐ 29
ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2019
LIÊN TRƯỜNG THPT
Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ THI THỬ
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions from 1 to 2.
Question 1: When the Titanic crashed into the iceberg, the crew quickly sent out distress signals to alert
nearby ships of the disaster and request their help.
A. amusing B. strange C. bold D. help
Question 2: I’m all in favor of ambition but I think when he says he’ll be a millionaire by the time he’s
25, he’s simply crying for the moon.
A. longing for what is beyond the reach B. asking for what is attainable
C. doing something with vigor or intensity D. crying a lot and for a long time
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions from 3 to 4.
Question 3: I prefer secure jobs because I don’t like keeping on moving and changing all the time.
A. challenging B. demanding C. stable D. safe
Question 4: When he passes the entrance exam, his parents will be walking on air.
A. extremely happy B. extremely light
C. feeling extremely unhappy D. feeling extremely airy
In the past, people bought goods using (5) . They rarely borrowed money from
financial institutions and only when they had saved the money did they buy what they wanted.
Recently, however, there have been great changes in the way people purchase goods. To begin with,
some people pay for things by cheque, (6) others prefer monthly installments rather than
paying the whole amount at once. Most consumers, though, prefer to buy things using their credit
cards. (7)_____, it is thought that there are benefits to having a credit card. Apart from the fact that
credit cards are handy, some stores offer bonus points to people making purchases, while others give
discounts on certain products.
On the other hand, credit cards must be used wisely because they can prove disastrous. In the long
run, consumers find that they can’t (8) without their credit cards and constantly rely on them,
as they are “easy money”. As a result, some people lose control of their finances spending more than they
should end up not being able to (9) . So they end up in debt and have difficulty in paying it back.
(“Use of English B2 For All Exam”, by E. Moutsou, MM Publications)
Question 5: A. cash B. currency C. change D. notes
Question 6: A. when B. while C. why D. what
Question 7: A. Last but not least B. Every now and then
C. One by one D. By and large
Question 8: A. be B. make C. do D. go
Question 9: A. do business B. do their best
C. make matters worse D. make ends meet
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable
response to each of the following exchanges from 10 to 11.
Question 10: - Nick: “I’m really tired. I’m taking next week off.” - Michael: “ _ ”
A. Well, you must be telling a lie!
B. Take care, my love. Have a nice weekend!
C. That sounds like a good idea. The break will do you good.
D. Really? I don’t know what you are going to do.
Question 11: Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read.
- Hana: “The book is really interesting and educational.” - Jenifer: “_ ”
A. Don’t mention it B. That’s nice of you to say so.
C. I’d love it. D. I couldn’t agree more.
Question 12: My girlfriend and I drink sometimes coffee in the morning in a café near my school.
Question 13: The assumption that smoking has bad effects on our health have proved.
A. that B. effects C. on D. have proved
Question 14: Physics and mental exercise has been found to be beneficial for our brains, but scientists
have now found it could also improve the learning ability of our children.
A. Physics B. has been C. it D. learning ability
each pair of sentences in the following questions from 15 to 16.
Question 15: They finished one project. They started working on the next.
A. Not until did they start working on the next project then they finished one.
B. Hardly had they finished one project when they started working on the next
C. Only if they had finished one project did they start working on the next.
D. Had they finished one project, they would have started working on the next.
Question 16: The proposal seemed like a good idea. The manager refused it.
A. Since the proposal seemed like a good idea, the manager refused it.
B. The manager refused the proposal though it seemed like a good idea.
C. The proposal didn’t seem like a good idea, so the manager didn’t accept it.
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D. The manager didn’t like to proposal because it didn’t seem a good idea.
indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 17 to 24.
Newspapers can be traced back to 16th century Venice. In 1566, handwritten news sheets - called
'avis' or ‘gazette' – filled with information on wars and politics in Europe were distributed weekly in
Venice. Similar news sheets soon started to appear in other European countries. By 1615, Germany and
Austria were publishing weeklies. And in 1621, the first news sheets appeared in England.
At first, these news sheets only printed news which came from outside the country in which they
were printed. Discussion of local or national issues was avoided. Europe’s governments did not tolerate
anything negative being said about them as it could lead to national unrest.
Such censorship slowed the development of newspapers. Nevertheless, a belief in the importance of
a 'free press’ slowly began to take hold in Europe. England was among the first countries to escape
government control of the press. This occurred during the reign of King Charles I in the 17 th century,
when, during a period of breakdown in the king's authority, people began to publish what they wanted.
Eventually, free press had the right to criticize government and voice other ideas freely. In the
middle of the 18th century, Sweden became the first country to make press freedom a part of its law.
In the 19th century, the newspaper industry was transformed by the invention of the telegraph. The
telegraph was a communication system that allowed messages to be sent over long distances in a matter
of minutes. It wasn’t long before newspapers became society's primary means of spreading and receiving
information. In 1880, the first photographs appeared in newspapers and, by the end of the century, all the
basic technical tools for the modern newspaper were in place.
The story of newspapers in the 20 th century was one of adaptation to changing consumer and media
markets. The invention of radio, TV, and later the Internet, repeatedly drove newspapers to re-invent
themselves. Also, during the 20th century, mass-market advertising increased profitability for newspapers.
This attracted large, publicly-owned corporations who began buying newspapers from the descendants of
company founders.
Over the years, people have periodically predicted the extinction of newspapers. In fact, every time
a new media has come into being, dire predictions have been made for existing forms (e.g. television was
supposed to have replaced radio, radio was supposed to have replaced newspapers). Yet history has
repeatedly shown that new media do not replace existing media. Instead, what happens is that media
consumption grows, which creates the necessary space for the new media to become a part of the media
landscape.
According to the World Association of Newspapers (WAN), each day more than 1.5 billion people
around the world read a newspaper. The WAN has also estimated the total annual worth of the global
newspaper industry and put it at just under 180 billion USD. Such statistics suggest the newspaper
industry is healthier than at any other time in its history. Indeed, if the industry proves itself as capable of
adapting to change as it has done in the past, it is unlikely that newspapers will be disappearing from
newsstands anytime soon.
Question 17: In the 19th century, .
A. information in newspapers became more technical
B. the newspaper industry invented the telegraph
C. photos signaled the start of the modern newspaper era
D. the role of newspapers became more important
Question 18: In paragraph 1, we learn that .
A. Europe was at wat in 1566
B. news travelled slowly in Europe
C. newspapers get their name from 16th century news sheet
D. daily editions of newspapers were a later development
Question 19: In the 20th century, newspapers .
A. invented mass-market advertising B. began to pass to public hands
C. lost many readers to TV D. used ads to attract investors
Question 20: The extinction of newspapers
A. would probably have occurred if radio had been more popular.
B. would allow for more media to become part of the media landscape.
C. is a prediction unsupported by past evidence.
D. was original predicted by the media itself.
Question 21: The first news sheet .
A. were checked by authorities B. avoided all controversial topics
C. were distributed internationally D. discussed foreign issues
A. England was the first to believe in a free press
B. Sweden’s „press freedom’ law followed England’s
C. King Charles I opposed a free press
D. criticizing governments was the original purpose of a free press
Question 23: The pronoun “it” in the last paragraph refers to .
A. change B. history C. the newspaper industry D. the WAN
Question 24: The word “to take hold” in paragraph 3 mostly means .
A. to take place B. to make a mess C. to become very strong D. to lose control
Why are there so many grandmothers and so few grandfathers? In other words, why do men die
younger than women? Is this because men are afraid of getting old and helpless and so they prefer to die
before that happens? Perhaps they fear to be left alone by their women and so decide to do the leaving
first.
Many explanations are given for the fact that men die earlier than women. Men are stronger
physically, yet women can hang on longer to life. Both men and women are emotional creatures but
women are not afraid or ashamed to cry while men refuse to do so. They are afraid of being thought
"soft". Some men, when they are upset, play loud music or dig in the garden to relieve their feelings.
Many men like an orderly life so that they bury themselves in their work or want a wife with some
children or long to take part in wars where there is a definite chain of command. There is a leader to give
orders and a known enemy to fight against and defeat. All these make men feel they live in a rational
world.
So the majority of men like a rational world. Rationality is fine but it does not include everything
that makes life joyful and fun or even messy and frustrating. When a man refuses to cry he is refusing to
accept that his emotions are part of him. Of course some men do not follow this pattern. Bob Hawke is
capable of crying in public whereas Margaret Thatcher is probably incapable of crying at any time.
We need to cry because that shows our ability to suffer. If we do not suffer we are not really alive at
all. Suffering can be creative or destructive. If we can all learn to cry and laugh and shout and dance
openly, we are living creatively and adding something to the human race. We often say men suffer more
from stress and therefore they die earlier. Are we not saying in another way that they do not know how to
suffer in the right way – with tears and laughter instead of silence – and so they are miserable and just
give up? That is just my theory of course. Have you a better one?
Question 25: What does the word "that" in the passage refer to?
A. The fact that men get old and helpless
B. The fact that they fear to be left alone
C. The fact that men die younger than women
D. The fact that they decide to do the leaving first
Question 26: What’s the main question the article is intended to discuss?
A. Why women are more emotional than men B. Why suffering is different in men and women
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C. Why men die earlier than women D. Why men like a rational world
Question 27: What is found the same for both men and women?
A. They like to cry B. They are physically strong
C. They are emotional creatures D. They want to play loud music
Question 28: The phrase “to do the leaving” is closest in meaning to .
A. set off B. go down C. pass away D. depart
Question 29: What’s the writer’s opinion toward crying?
A. It is a good thing for people to cry.
B. It is all right for women to cry but shameful for men.
C. Tears are not real signs of suffering.
D. To be silent is better than to cry.
rest in the pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions from 30 to 31.
Question 30: A. collected B. divided C. spoiled D. polluted
Question 31: A. break B. spread C. steak D. great
Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one from 32 to 34.
Question 32: He broke up with her but now he thinks that was a mistake.
A. He feels a pity that he had broken up with her. B. He wishes not to have broken her up.
C. He regrets having broken up with her. D. He was mistaken with breaking up with her.
Question 33: It’s possible that the plane has been delayed because of the bad weather.
A. The weather must have been very bad, or else their plane wouldn’t have been delayed.
B. It may be the bad weather that has caused the plane to be delayed.
C. The obvious reason for the plane’s being delayed for so long is the bad weather.
D. It’s certainly the bad weather which had resulted in the plane’s being late.
Question 34: Does it make sense to apply to university or should I take a gap year?
A. Is it worth applying university or should I take a gap year?
B. Is it possible that I should apply to university after a gap year?
C. Is it sensible that I should apply to university or take a gap year instead?
D. I can’t decide whether to apply to university or take a gap year.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions from 35 to 48.
Question 35: I have left my book in kitchen and I would like you to get it for me.
A. the B. a C. Ø D. an
Question 36: If a drop of oil is placed in a glass of water, it to the top.
A. will float B. would float C. does float D. should float
Question 37: When Carol last night, I my favorite show on television.
A. called / was watching B. had called / watched
C. called / have watched D. was calling / watched
Question 38: what she prepared for the job interview, Megan didn’t pass it.
A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Though D. However
Question 39: Why are you always so jealous other people?
A. in B. of C. below D. on
Question 40: the age of 21, he was able to gamble in Las Vegas.
A. When reached B. Upon reaching C. Reached D. As reaching
Question 41: Although_____by the bravery of his fellow soldiers, Bloch had harsh words for the
army leadership.
A. was impressed B. impressed C. having impressed D. impressing
Question 42: Sandra hated though she didn’t say a word.
A. photographing B. to being photographed
C. being photographed D. being photograph
Question 43: Many countries’ cultural is a result of taking in immigrants from all over
the world.
A. diverse B. diversified C. diversify D. diversity
Question 44: is imperative in your new job. The director disapproves of being late.
A. Being on time B. Having time C. Taking time D. Keeping time
Question 45: His speech little or no relation to the topic given.
A. was B. reflected C. gave D. bore
Question 46: Any candidates caught in the examination will be disqualified.
A. cheating B. deceiving C. conjuring D. deluding
Question 47: When he woke up, he realized that the things he had dreamt about could not have happened.
A. possibly B. likely C. certainly D. potentially
Question 48: Katie O’Donovan, public policy manager at Google UK, said the company had shown its
____to protecting children by developing its resources – such as an online safety course has been
taught to 40,000 schoolchildren.
A. interest B. keenness C. enthusiasm D. commitment
three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions from 49 to 50.
Question 49: A. personify B. generate C. affection D. encourage
Question 50: A. contain B. achieve C. improve D. enter
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CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions from 1 to 2.
Question 1: When the Titanic crashed into the iceberg, the crew quickly sent out distress signals to alert
nearby ships of the disaster and request their help.
A. amusing B. strange C. bold D. help
Question 2: I’m all in favor of ambition but I think when he says he’ll be a millionaire by the time
he’s 25, he’s simply crying for the moon.
A. longing for what is beyond the reach B. asking for what is attainable
C. doing something with vigor or intensity D. crying a lot and for a long time
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions from 3 to 4.
Question 3: I prefer secure jobs because I don’t like keeping on moving and changing all the time.
A. challenging B. demanding C. stable D. safe
Question 4: When he passes the entrance exam, his parents will be walking on air.
A. extremely happy B. extremely light
C. feeling extremely unhappy D. feeling extremely airy
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In the past, people bought goods using (5) . They rarely borrowed money from
financial institutions and only when they had saved the money did they buy what they wanted.
Recently, however, there have been great changes in the way people purchase goods. To begin
with, some people pay for things by cheque, (6) others prefer monthly installments rather than
paying the whole amount at once. Most consumers, though, prefer to buy things using their credit
cards. (7)
, it is thought that there are benefits to having a credit card. Apart from the fact that credit
cards are handy, some stores offer bonus points to people making purchases, while others give
discounts on certain products.
On the other hand, credit cards must be used wisely because they can prove disastrous. In the long
run, consumers find that they can’t (8) without their credit cards and constantly rely on
them, as they are “easy money”. As a result, some people lose control of their finances spending more
than they should end up not being able to (9) . So they end up in debt and have difficulty in
paying it back.
(“Use of English B2 For All Exam”, by E. Moutsou, MM Publications)
Question 5: A. cash B. currency C. change D. notes
Question 6: A. when B. while C. why D. what
Question 7: A. Last but not least B. Every now and then
C. One by one D. By and large
Question 8: A. be B. make C. do D. go
Question 9: A. do business B. do their best
C. make matters worse D. make ends meet
Question 10: - Nick: “I’m really tired. I’m taking next week off.” - Michael: “ _ ”
A. Well, you must be telling a lie!
B. Take care, my love. Have a nice weekend!
C. That sounds like a good idea. The break will do you good.
D. Really? I don’t know what you are going to do.
Question 11: Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read.
- Hana: “The book is really interesting and educational.” - Jenifer: “ ”
A. Don’t mention it B. That’s nice of you to say so.
C. I’d love it. D. I couldn’t agree more.
Question 12: My girlfriend and I drink sometimes coffee in the morning in a café near my school.
Question 13: The assumption that smoking has bad effects on our health have proved.
A. that B. effects C. on D. have proved
Question 14: Physics and mental exercise has been found to be beneficial for our brains, but scientists
A. Physics B. has been C. it D. learning ability
combines each pair of sentences in the following questions from 15 to 16.
Question 15: They finished one project. They started working on the next.
A. Not until did they start working on the next project then they finished one.
B. Hardly had they finished one project when they started working on the next
C. Only if they had finished one project did they start working on the next.
D. Had they finished one project, they would have started working on the next.
Question 16: The proposal seemed like a good idea. The manager refused it.
A. Since the proposal seemed like a good idea, the manager refused it.
B. The manager refused the proposal though it seemed like a good idea.
C. The proposal didn’t seem like a good idea, so the manager didn’t accept it.
D. The manager didn’t like to proposal because it didn’t seem a good idea.
indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 17 to 24.
Newspapers can be traced back to 16th century Venice. In 1566, handwritten news sheets - called
'avis' or ‘gazette' – filled with information on wars and politics in Europe were distributed weekly in
Venice. Similar news sheets soon started to appear in other European countries. By 1615, Germany and
Austria were publishing weeklies. And in 1621, the first news sheets appeared in England.
At first, these news sheets only printed news which came from outside the country in which they
were printed. Discussion of local or national issues was avoided. Europe’s governments did not tolerate
anything negative being said about them as it could lead to national unrest.
Such censorship slowed the development of newspapers. Nevertheless, a belief in the importance
of a 'free press’ slowly began to take hold in Europe. England was among the first countries to escape
government control of the press. This occurred during the reign of King Charles I in the 17 th century,
when, during a period of breakdown in the king's authority, people began to publish what they wanted.
Eventually, free press had the right to criticize government and voice other ideas freely. In the
middle of the 18th century, Sweden became the first country to make press freedom a part of its law.
In the 19th century, the newspaper industry was transformed by the invention of the telegraph.
The telegraph was a communication system that allowed messages to be sent over long distances in a
matter of minutes. It wasn’t long before newspapers became society's primary means of spreading and
receiving information. In 1880, the first photographs appeared in newspapers and, by the end of the
century, all the basic technical tools for the modern newspaper were in place.
The story of newspapers in the 20th century was one of adaptation to changing consumer and
media markets. The invention of radio, TV, and later the Internet, repeatedly drove newspapers to re-
invent themselves. Also, during the 20th century, mass-market advertising increased profitability for
newspapers. This attracted large, publicly-owned corporations who began buying newspapers from the
descendants of company founders.
Over the years, people have periodically predicted the extinction of newspapers. In fact, every time a new
media has come into being, dire predictions have been made for existing forms (e.g. television was
supposed to have replaced radio, radio was supposed to have replaced newspapers). Yet history has
repeatedly shown that new media do not replace existing media. Instead, what happens is that media
consumption grows, which creates the necessary space for the new media to become a part of the media
landscape.
According to the World Association of Newspapers (WAN), each day more than 1.5 billion
people around the world read a newspaper. The WAN has also estimated the total annual worth of the
global newspaper industry and put it at just under 180 billion USD. Such statistics suggest the
newspaper industry is healthier than at any other time in its history. Indeed, if the industry proves itself
as capable of adapting to change as it has done in the past, it is unlikely that newspapers will be
disappearing from newsstands anytime soon.
Question 17: In the 19th century, .
A. information in newspapers became more technical
B. the newspaper industry invented the telegraph
C. photos signaled the start of the modern newspaper era
D. the role of newspapers became more important
A. Europe was at wat in 1566
B. news travelled slowly in Europe
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C. newspapers get their name from 16th century news sheet
D. daily editions of newspapers were a later development
Question 19: In the 20th century, newspapers .
A. invented mass-market advertising B. began to pass to public hands
C. lost many readers to TV D. used ads to attract investors
Question 20: The extinction of newspapers
A. would probably have occurred if radio had been more popular.
B. would allow for more media to become part of the media landscape.
C. is a prediction unsupported by past evidence.
D. was original predicted by the media itself.
Question 21: The first news sheet .
A. were checked by authorities B. avoided all controversial topics
C. were distributed internationally D. discussed foreign issues
A. England was the first to believe in a free press
B. Sweden’s „press freedom’ law followed England’s
C. King Charles I opposed a free press
D. criticizing governments was the original purpose of a free press
Question 23: The pronoun “it” in the last paragraph refers to .
A. change B. history C. the newspaper industry D. the WAN
Question 24: The word “to take hold” in paragraph 3 mostly means .
A. to take place B. to make a mess C. to become very strong D. to lose
control
Why are there so many grandmothers and so few grandfathers? In other words, why do men die
younger than women? Is this because men are afraid of getting old and helpless and so they prefer to
die before that happens? Perhaps they fear to be left alone by their women and so decide to do the
leaving first.
Many explanations are given for the fact that men die earlier than women. Men are stronger
physically, yet women can hang on longer to life. Both men and women are emotional creatures but
women are not afraid or ashamed to cry while men refuse to do so. They are afraid of being thought
"soft". Some men, when they are upset, play loud music or dig in the garden to relieve their feelings.
Many men like an orderly life so that they bury themselves in their work or want a wife with some
children or long to take part in wars where there is a definite chain of command. There is a leader to
give orders and a known enemy to fight against and defeat. All these make men feel they live in a
rational world.
So the majority of men like a rational world. Rationality is fine but it does not include everything
that makes life joyful and fun or even messy and frustrating. When a man refuses to cry he is refusing
to accept that his emotions are part of him. Of course some men do not follow this pattern. Bob Hawke
is capable of crying in public whereas Margaret Thatcher is probably incapable of crying at any time.
We need to cry because that shows our ability to suffer. If we do not suffer we are not really alive
at all. Suffering can be creative or destructive. If we can all learn to cry and laugh and shout and dance
openly, we are living creatively and adding something to the human race. We often say men suffer
more from stress and therefore they die earlier. Are we not saying in another way that they do not know
how to suffer in the right way – with tears and laughter instead of silence – and so they are miserable
and just give up? That is just my theory of course. Have you a better one?
Question 25: What does the word "that" in the passage refer to?
A. The fact that men get old and helpless
B. The fact that they fear to be left alone
C. The fact that men die younger than women
D. The fact that they decide to do the leaving first
Question 26: What’s the main question the article is intended to discuss?
A. Why women are more emotional than men B. Why suffering is different in men and women
C. Why men die earlier than women D. Why men like a rational world
Question 27: What is found the same for both men and women?
A. They like to cry B. They are physically strong
C. They are emotional creatures D. They want to play loud music
Question 28: The phrase “to do the leaving” is closest in meaning to .
A. set off B. go down C. pass away D. depart
Question 29: What’s the writer’s opinion toward crying?
A. It is a good thing for people to cry.
B. It is all right for women to cry but shameful for men.
C. Tears are not real signs of suffering.
D. To be silent is better than to cry.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest
in the pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions from 30 to 31.
Question 30: A. collected B. divided C. spoiled D. polluted
Question 31: A. break B. spread C. steak D. great
Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one from 32 to 34.
Question 32: He broke up with her but now he thinks that was a mistake.
A. He feels a pity that he had broken up with her. B. He wishes not to have broken her up.
C. He regrets having broken up with her. D. He was mistaken with breaking up with her.
Question 33: It’s possible that the plane has been delayed because of the bad weather.
A. The weather must have been very bad, or else their plane wouldn’t have been delayed.
B. It may be the bad weather that has caused the plane to be delayed.
C. The obvious reason for the plane’s being delayed for so long is the bad weather.
D. It’s certainly the bad weather which had resulted in the plane’s being late.
Question 34: Does it make sense to apply to university or should I take a gap year?
A. Is it worth applying university or should I take a gap year?
B. Is it possible that I should apply to university after a gap year?
C. Is it sensible that I should apply to university or take a gap year instead?
D. I can’t decide whether to apply to university or take a gap year.
Question 35: I have left my book in kitchen and I would like you to get it for me.
A. the B. a C. Ø D. an
Question 36: If a drop of oil is placed in a glass of water, it to the top.
A. will float B. would float C. does float D. should float
Question 37: When Carol last night, I my favorite show on television.
A. called / was watching B. had called / watched
C. called / have watched D. was calling / watched
Question 38: what she prepared for the job interview, Megan didn’t pass it.
A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Though D. However
Question 39: Why are you always so jealous other people?
A. in B. of C. below D. on
Question 40: the age of 21, he was able to gamble in Las Vegas.
A. When reached B. Upon reaching C. Reached D. As reaching
Question 41: Although by the bravery of his fellow soldiers, Bloch had harsh words for
the army leadership.
A. was impressed B. impressed C. having impressed D. impressing
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Question 42: Sandra hated though she didn’t say a word.
A. photographing B. to being photographed
C. being photographed D. being photograph
Question 43: Many countries’ cultural is a result of taking in immigrants from all over
the world.
A. diverse B. diversified C. diversify D. diversity
Question 44: is imperative in your new job. The director disapproves of being late.
A. Being on time B. Having time C. Taking time D. Keeping time
Question 45: His speech little or no relation to the topic given.
A. was B. reflected C. gave D. bore
Question 46: Any candidates caught in the examination will be disqualified.
A. cheating B. deceiving C. conjuring D. deluding
Question 47: When he woke up, he realized that the things he had dreamt about could not _________
have happened.
A. possibly B. likely C. certainly D. potentially
Question 48: Katie O’Donovan, public policy manager at Google UK, said the company had shown its
_________ to protecting children by developing its resources – such as an online safety course has
been taught to 40,000 schoolchildren.
A. interest B. keenness C. enthusiasm D. commitment
other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions from 49 to 50.
Question 49: A. personify B. generate C. affection D. encourage
Question 50: A. contain B. achieve C. improve D. enter
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Question 1: A. bread B. dream C. cream D. clean
Question 2: A. dislikes B. exchanges C. completes D. escapes
the rest in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. company B. instrument C. business D. adventure
Question 4: A. suffer B. differ C. prefer D. offer
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
Question 5: She hasn’t read any technological books or articles on the subject for a long time. She’s
afraid that she may be with recent developments.
A. out of touch B. out of condition C. out of reach D. out of the question
Question 6: Before a long journey, people normally take their cars to service stations to .
A. keep the oil refill B. make the oil refilled
C. have the oil refill D. get the oil refilled
Question 7: The online game “Dumb ways to die” quickly with young people after
being released in 2013.
A. took on B. caught up C. caught on D. took up
Question 8: No one on the plane was alive in the accident last night, ?
A. wasn’t he B. weren’t they C. were they D. was he
Question 9: “Have you seen Jack? He’s the man wearing a bow tie.”
A. woolen lovely red B. lovely red woolen C. lovely woolen red D. red lovely woolen
Question 10: The more you practice speaking in public, .
A. the more you become confident B. the more you become confidently
C. the greater confidence you become D. the more confident you become
Question 11: He looks for any excuse he can to blow off his to do housework.
A. commitment B. obligation C. assignment D. responsibility
Question 12: “You the report yesterday as the director won’t need it until next week.”
A. should have finished B. needn’t have finished
C. could have finished D. mustn’t have finished
Question 13: It is hardly possible to the right decision all the time.
A. do B. arrive C. make D. take
Question 14: Not until he did he realize that he was adopted by his parents.
A. has grown up B. grew up C. grows up D. had grown up
Question 15: Peter: “Have you ever been to a live concert?”
Mary: “No, I haven’t. But I’d very much like to, .”
A. yet B. although C. though D. moreover
Question 16: They have planted a row of trees a natural protection from the sun’s ray.
A. that form B. formed C. that is formed D. forming
Question 17: Of all the world’s major oceans, Arctic Ocean is the shallowest.
A. an B. the C. a D. Ø
Question 18: as the representative at the conference, she felt extremely proud of herself.
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A. Be chosen B. Having been chosen
C. On choosing D. Having chosen
Question 19: Alex is talking to his teammate, Tim, about aquatic sports.
Alex: “Do you think windsurfing is a dangerous sport?”
Tim: “________________”
A. You’re right. There’s no doubt about it. B. No, I don’t think so. It’s perfectly safe.
C. You can say that again but it’s still true. D. I see what you mean but that’s a good idea.
Question 20: The teacher is talking to Laura about her presentation in class today.
Teacher: “Your speech this morning was beyond my expectation.”
Laura: “_________________”
A. Thanks. Without your help, I couldn’t have. B. Are you kidding me? It’s terrible.
C. It’s OK. It was the least I could do. D. That’s alright. I’m glad I could help.
Question 21: His book is said to provide accurate information about life in the desert.
A. man-made B. valueless C. correct D. false
Question 22: She wasn’t close to her mum. She was thought to confide all her secrets to her best friend
only.
A. explore B. deny C. hide D. discuss
Question 23: “Why don’t you talk to her face-to-face?” asked Bill.
A. Bill suggested that I should talk to her face-to-face.
B. Bill advised that I could talk to her face-to-face.
C. Bill asked me why I hadn’t talked to her face-to-face.
D. Bill wondered why I don’t talk to her face-to-face.
Question 24: People believed that Jane failed the test because of her laziness.
A. It is believed that Jane failed the test because of her laziness.
B. Jane was believed to fail the test on account of her laziness.
C. Jane is believed to fail the test owing to her laziness.
D. It was believed that Jane had failed the test due to laziness.
Question 25: The problem was so complicated that the students couldn’t understand it.
A. It was such complicated problem that the students couldn’t understand.
B. The problem wasn’t simple enough for the students to understand it.
C. The problem was too complicated for the students to understand.
D. It was so complicated problems that the students couldn’t understand.
Mandatory volunteering made many members of Maryland high school class of 1997 rumble with
indignation. They didn’t like a new requirement that made them take part in the school’s community
service program.
Future seniors, however, probably won't be as resistant now that the program has been broken in.
Some, like John Maloney, already have completed their required hours of approved community service.
The Bowie High School sophomore earned his hours in eighth grade by volunteering two nights a week
at the Larkin-Chase Nursing and Restorative Center in Bowie. He played shuffleboard, cards, and other
games with the senior citizens. He also helped plan parties for them and visited their rooms to keep
them company. That experience inspired him to continue volunteering in the community.
John, 15, is not finished volunteering. Once a week he videotapes animals at the Prince George
County animal shelter in Forestville. His footageis shown on the Bowie public access television
channel in hopes of finding homes for the animals. "Volunteering is better than just sitting around,"
says John, "and I like animals; I don't want to see them put to sleep. "
He's not the only volunteer in his family. His sister, Melissa, an eighth grader, has completed her
hours also volunteering at Larkin-Chase. "It is a good idea to have kids go out into the community, but
it's frustrating to have to write essays about the work," she said. "It makes you feel like you're doing it
for the requirement and not for yourself." The high school's service learning office, run by Beth Ansley,
provides information on organizations seeking volunteers so that students will have an easier time
fulfilling their hours. "It's ridiculous that people are opposing the requirements," said Amy Rouse, who
this summer has worked at the Ronald McDonald House and has helped to rebuild a church in Clinton.
"So many people won't do the service unless it's mandatory," Rouse said, "but once they start doing it,
they'll really like it and hopefully it will become a part of their lives - like it has become a part of mine."
Question 26: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Advantages of madatory volunteering programs for students
B. An obligatory volunteer program at high school in Maryland
C. Students of 1997’s attitutes towards obligatory volunteering
D. Volunteering at a variety of organizations in Maryland in USA
Question 27: What is the word “footage” in paragraph 3 closest in meaning to?
A. video B. animal C. volunteer D. footwear
Question 28: What does the word “It” in paragraph 4 refer to?
A. doing obligatory volunteer work B. writing essays on their volunteer work
C. helping out the community D. completing a mandatory requirement
Question 29: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about Melissa?
A. She volunteers to help out at Larkin-Chase because it makes her feel good.
B. She no longer volunteers at Larkin-Chase as she hates writing essays.
C. She helps out at Larkin-Chase because it is a requirement of her course.
D. She doesn’t like to volunteer there unless she is forced to do so by the school.
Question 30: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Students can work for a variety of different organizations.
B. Students are required to perform community service jobs.
C. Many high school students enjoy their volunteer work.
D. Students with difficulties can choose not to volunteer.
The fictitious androids written about in the mid-1900s are becoming a reality with advances in the field
of robotics. Japan and Korea have been pioneers in this field. They regularly compete to be the first.
The focus on most researchers is in (31)_____ life-like, attractive female androids. A Japanese
research group led by Hiroshi Ishiguro created their world’s first female android, which is called
Actroid in 2003. The early model was limited so upgrades were made and the dramatic entertainment
model was released in 2006. Actroids are covered with a silicone skin and have built-in sensors making
them (32) _______ of reacting to humans, and they can also mimic many human behaviors. (33) ,
they can be programmed to speak in any language. The Korean android, EveR-2, released in 2006, was
designed by a team from Kitech. They claim that she is more life-like than Actroids, and she can mimic
emotions. She can also speak and move her lips to match her (34) . Future models are expected to
have higher mobility and even be proficient in dancing. Research teams have also created male
androids. One in particular is the Germinoid HI-I.
Regardless of the competition, it’s clear that this technology will one day present us
(35)________the dilemma of determining human from machine.
Question 31: A. creating B. forming C. improving D. shaping
Question 32: A. able B. possible C. probable D. capable
Question 33: A. Therefore B. However C. Additionally D. Otherwise
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Question 34: A. spoken B. speech C. speak D. speeches
Question 35: A. for B. with C. towards D. into
Question 36: I think we should tell Peter that the location of the picnic has been changed. Let’s put
him in the picture.
A. show him B. take his photo C. explain to him D. inform him
Question 37: She couldn’t believe when he told her his age. He looked so young but he was a good ten
years older than her.
A. not quite B. no more than C. not less than D. no way
Question 38: Greenpeace has realized the seriousness of environmental pollution. It urges the
government worldwide to take action soon.
A. Having realized the seriousness of environmental pollution, Greenpeace urges the government
worldwide to take action soon.
B. Greenpeace has realized the seriousness of environmental pollution so that it urges the
C. Greenpeace has realized the seriousness of environmental pollution whereas it urges the
D. Realized the seriousness of environmental pollution, or else Greenpeace urges the government
worldwide to take action soon.
Question 39: Not many students get high scores today. The tests are to hard.
A. If the tests today were easy, more students would get high scores.
B. Not all students would get high scores with such easy tests.
C. Unless the tests were easy, no students could get high scores.
The tests are difficult, but all students will get high scores
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
Question 40: It is the job interview (A) that you should be (B) prepared to mention (C) a salary range
(D).
Question 41: Factories located (A) on the coastlines have (B) released untreated pollution (C) directly
(D) into the ocean.
Question 42: Parents’ choice (A) for their (B) children’s names are based (C) on names of their
relatives(D) or ancestors.
(312328) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
Less than a year ago marketing director, David Smith, 33 was behaving like a secret agent. He
used to secretly taped all his conversations, he refused to sign his name and he would ask his secretary
to check all his emails. Anything he wrote was photocopied and kept as “evidence”. But David isn’t
mad, or even mildly eccertric. He suffers from ‘responsibility OCD’, one of more common form of
obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, as it is usually known.
OCD is now recognized as the second most prevalent mental-health problem, after depression –
and the number of reported cases is soaring. Experts estimate that 2% - 3% of the population suffer
from the full-blown syndrome, with as many as one in five suffering from a milder form.
OCD sufferers are tortured by obsessional thoughts, such as worrying that their hands are
contaminated by germs. The terrible anxiety is only relieved by performing a particular set of
behaviours. Unfortunately, any sense of relief is short-lived, which is why the behaviour must be
repeated again and again. OCD sufferers know their behavior is irrational, yet feel powerless to stop.
Common treatments are either antidepressants or behavioral therapy with a psychologist, but only
60% of patients show some improvement. However, a new treatment from America is bringing fresh
hope to sufferers.
One of the OCD gurus and neuropsychiatrists, Jeffrey Schwartz, has designed the Four Steps
program which employs meditation teachniques with the aim of teaching sufferers to manage their
symptoms by themselves. “The goal is to learn to override false brain messages”, explains Schwartz.
There are different theories about what causes the disorder. Most experts recognize a genetic
element that can be triggered by a stressful event. Schwartz believes that the OCD ‘worry circuit’ is a
direct result of faulty brain chemistry. ‘When someone experiences an OCD thought, one part of the
brain knows quite clearly that the hand are not dirty’, explains Schwartz ‘Some part of the brain is
standing apart from the symptoms, reflecting on the sheer bizarreness of it all. The objective is to
harness this impartial spectator so that patients can use this healthy part of their brain to resist the
compulsions.’ David Smith is delighted with the results of Schwartz’s treatment. ‘Now I can sign
cheques without a problem’, he says brightly. ‘And I don’t photocopy them either. OCD used to feel
like a huge stigma, but I don’t feel handicapped by it any more. You just deal with it.’
Question 43: Which could be the best title for the passage?
A. A day in the life of an OCD sufferer B. Good news for OCD sufferers
C. The misery of living with OCD D. Living with new OCD patients
Question 44: What is the word “mildly” in paragraph 1 closest in meaning to?
A. relatively B. comparatively C. slightly D. absolutely
Question 45: What do experts say about OCD?
A. The treatment doesn’t seem to be working. B. It has become more common than depression.
C. A third of population suffers from it. D. There are more cases now than ever before.
Question 46: Why do OCD sufferers repeatedly perform the same action?
A. to decrease their anxiety B. to clear their problems off their mind
C. to keep their hands clean D. to be relieved from their thoughts
Question 47: What does the word ‘their’ in paragraph 5 refers?
A. sufferers B. steps C. techniques D. neuropsychiatrists
Question 48: What does the word ‘override’ in paragraph 5 closest in meaning to?
A. overact B. stop C. stimulate D. correct
Question 49: Jeffrey Schwartz believes that OCD is caused by .
A. a genetic imbalance B. a malfunction of the brain
C. a stressful event D. a biochemical malfunction
Question 50: The healthy part of an OCD sufferer’s brain .
A. needs to be protect in order to treat OCD
B. is tricked into believing that there is no problem
C. recognizes that the person’s behaviors is strange
D. cannot resist the person’s new obsessions
Test 32
SỞ GD – ĐT NGHỆ AN KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2019
LIÊN TRƯỜNG THPT Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn: TIẾNG ANH
Question 1: A. misses B. goes C. leaves D. potatoes
Question 2: A. fifteenth B. mouth C. southern D. author
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Question 3: A. contact B. concert C. constant D. concern
Question 4: A. occupation B. miraculous C. determine D. diversity
Question 5: My uncle’s company made a very good profit in _______________.
A. the 1990 B. 1990s C. 1990’s D. the 1990s
Question 6: Unless you ______________ all of my questions, I can’t do anything to help you.
A. answered B. answer C. don’t answer D. are answering
Question 7: He_____ a terrible accident while he _______ along Ben Luc Bridge.
A. see / am walking B. saw / was walking
C. was seeing / walked D. have seen / were walking
Question 8: We all felt cold, wet and hungry; ________ , we were lost.
A. moreover B. although C. however D. so that
Question 9: The public are concerned ___________ the increasing crime rates in the city.
A. with B. at C. about D. for
Question 10: Standing on top of the hill, ____________________.
A. people have seen a castle far away B. lies a castle in the middle of the island
C. a castle can be seen from the distance D. we can see a castle in the distance
Question 11: ____ one of the most beautiful forms of performance art, ballet is a combination
of dance and mime performed to music
A. Being considering B. Considering C. Considered D. To consider
Question 12: I was enjoying my book, but I stopped _________ a programme on TV.
A. reading to watch B. to read to watch
C. to read for watching D. reading for to watch
Question 13: The ______ dressed woman in the advertisement has a posed smile on her face.
A. stylish B. stylishly C. stylistic D. stylistically
Question 14: Students can____ a lot of information just by attending class and taking good notes of the
lectures.
A. absorb B. provide C. transmit D. read
Question 15: Make sure you ______ us a visit when you are in town again.
A. give B. do C. pay D. have
Question 16: The play lasted two hours with a/an ___ of 15 minutes between part one and part two.
A. interval B. pause C. stop D. interruption
Question 17: When he went to Egypt, he knew _____ no Arabic, but within 6 months he had become
extremely fluent.
A. entirely B. barely C. scarcely D. virtually
Question 18: ____________ are that stock price will go up in the coming months.
A. Conditions B. Opportunities C. Possibilities D. Chances
Question 19: To absorb a younger workforce, many companies offered retirement plans as incentives for
older workers to retire and make way for the young ones who earned lower salary.
A. rewards B. opportunities C. motives D. encouragements
Question 20: How on earth could they do away with a lovely old building like that and put a car park
there instead?
A. keep B. destroy C. decrease D. upgrade
Question 21: Most universities have trained counselors who can reassure and console students who have
academic or personal problems.
A. satisfy B. sympathize C. please D. discourage
Question 22: I don’t know what they are going to ask in the job interview. I’ll just play it by ear.
A. plan well in advance B. be careful about it
C. listen to others saying D. do not plan beforehand
Question 23: Tom is apologizing to Peter for being late.
- Tom: “Sorry, I’m late, Peter. My car has broken down on the way here.” Peter: “______________”
A. No, I wouldn’t mind at all. B. Not on my account.
C. That’s all right. D. Well, it’s worth a try.
- Peter: “Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house” - Linda: “___________________”
A. Nothing more to say. B. You can say that again.
C. Yes, I hope so. D. No, dogs are good, too.
The invention of the mobile phone has undoubtedly revolutionized the way people communicate
and influenced every aspect of our lives. The issue is whether this technological innovation has
(25)______ more harm than good. In order to answer the question, we must first turn to the types of
consumers. Presumably, most parents (26) ______ are always worrying about their children’s safety buy
mobile phones for them to track their whereabouts. We can also assume that most teenagers want mobile
phones to avoid missing out on social contact. In this context, the advantages are clear. (27) ________, we
cannot deny the fact that text messages have been used by bullies to intimidate fellow students. There is
also (28) ________ evidence that texting has affected literacy skills.
The widespread use of mobile phone has, out of question, affected adult consumers too. What
employee, on the way home from work, would be reluctant to answer a call from their boss? Apparently,
only 18% of us, according to a survey, are willing to switch off our mobile phones once we've left the
office.
Admittedly, mobile phones can be intrusive but there are obvious benefits to possessing one.
Personally speaking, they are invaluable when it comes to making social or business arrangements at short
(29) _______. They also provide their owners with a sense of security in emergency situations.
Question 25: A. done B. played C. made D. brought

Question 26: A. which B. whom C. who D. what
Question 27: A. Moreover B. However C. Therefore D. So that
Question 28: A. indisputable B. arguable C. doubtless D. unhesitating
Question 29: A. time B. warning C. term D. notice
In Africa, people celebrate with joy the birth of a new baby. The Pygmies would sing a birth-song to
the child. In Kenya, the mother takes the baby strapped to her back into the thorn enclosure where the
cattle are kept. There, her husband and the village elders wait to give the child his or her name.
In West Africa, after the baby is eight days old, the mother takes the baby for its first walk in the
big, wide world, and friends and family are invited to meet the new baby. In various African nations, they
hold initiation ceremonies for groups of children instead of birthdays. When children reach a certain
designated age, they learn the laws, beliefs, customs, songs and dances of their tribes. Some African tribes
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consider that children from nine to twelve are ready to be initiated into the grown up world. They may
have to carry out several tests.
Maasai boys around thirteen years old to seventeen undergo a two-stage initiation. The first stage
lasts about three months. The boys leave their parents' homes, paint their bodies white, and are taught how
to become young warriors. At the end of this stage, they have their heads shaved and they are also
circumcised. At the second stage, the young warriors grow their hair long and live in a camp called a
“manyatta” where they practice hunting the wild animals that might attack the Maasai herds. This stage
may last a few years. When they are ready, they will marry and become owners of large cattle herds like
their fathers. The girls are initiated when they are fourteen or fifteen. They are taught by the older women
about the duties of marriage and how to care for babies. Soon after that they are married and lead a life
similar to that of their mothers.

A. Celebrations in Africa.
B. Birthday ceremonies for children in Africa.
C. Traditions of Maasai people when having a new baby.
D. Activities in a birth celebration.
Question 31: Where do people in Kenya give the name to the child?
A. at the village church B. on the cattle farm
C. at their house D. near the thorn fence
Question 32: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2?
A. An eight-day-old child will be taken for the first walk by his or her mother.
B. Children have to learn their tribes' cultures and traditions when they are old enough.
C. Children are initiated for a mature life in the presence of their friends and family.
D. Children have to overcome a few trials to enter the grown-up world.
Question 33: The word "undergo" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______________.
A. commence B. experience C. participate in D. explore
Question 34: What does the word "they" in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. the Maasai herds B. the wild animals C. the young warriors D. the cattle owners
What picture do you have of the future? Will life in the future be better, worse or the same as now?
What do you hope about the future?
Futurologists predict that life will probably be very different in 2050 in all the fields, from
entertainment to technology. First of all, it seems that TV channels will have disappeared. Instead, people
will choose a program from a 'menu' and a computer will send the program directly to the television.
Today, we can use the World Wide Web to read newspaper stories and see pictures on a computer
thousands of kilometers away. By 2050, music, films, programs, newspapers and books will come to us
by computer.
In what concerns the environment, water will have become one of our most serious problems. In
many places, agriculture is changing and farmers are growing fruit and vegetables to export. This uses a
lot of water. Demand for water will increase ten times between now and 2050 and there could be serious
shortages. Some futurologists predict that water could be the cause of war if we don't act now.
In transport, cars running on new, clean fuels will have computers to control the speed and there
won't be any accidents. Today, many cars have computers that tell drivers exactly where they are. By
2050, the computer will control the car and drive it to your destination. On the other hand, space planes
will take people halfway around the world in two hours. Nowadays, the United States Shuttle can go into
space and land on Earth again. By 2050, space planes will fly all over the world and people will fly from
Los Angeles to Tokyo in just two hours.
In the domain of technology, robots will have replaced people in factories. Many factories already
use robots. Big companies prefer robots - they do not ask for pay rises or go on strike, and they work 24
hours a day. By 2050, we will see robots everywhere - in factories, schools, offices, hospitals, shops and
homes.
Last but not least, medicine technology will have conquered many diseases. Today, there are
electronic devices that connect directly to the brain to help people hear. By 2050, we will be able to help
blind and deaf people see and hear again. Scientists have discovered how to control genes. They have
already produced clones of animals. By 2050, scientists will be able to produce clones of people and
decide how they look, how they behave and how much intelligence they have.
Question 35: The passage mainly discusses ________________.
A. the effect of the futurologists' prediction on our lives
B. the effect of telecommunication on our future life
C. the changes in our future life compared with our life today D. the importance of cloning in the future
Question 36: What can be inferred about the life in 2050 according to the passage?
A. Life in 2050 will be much better than that of today.
B. TV will be an indispensable means of communication and business.
C. People will not suffer from the shortage of water due to the polar melting.
D. The deaf will not have to depend any longer on the electronic hearing devices.
Question 37: We can conclude from the passage that in 2050 ________________.
A. people will be able to travel around the world in two hours
B. fewer cars will be used to keep the environment green and clean
C. no one will be injured or die because of accidents
D. space planes will take the place of cars as a means of transport
Question 38: The word "This" in paragraph 3 refers to________.
A. the possible war B. the cash crop planting
C. the serious shortage D. the demand for water
Question 39: What is the author's attitude in paragraph 3?
A. concerned B. explanatory C. outraged D. emotional
Question 40: Why does the author use "prefer robots" in paragraph 5?
A. To show the importance of robots in production.
B. To encourage the workers to resign from work.
C. To compare the robots with the workers.
D. To emphasize the scientist's role in inventing robots.
Question 41: The word "conquered" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to________.
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A. controlled B. diagnosed C. transmitted D. caused
Question 42: What may NOT be true about life in 2050?
A. Many forms of entertainment will come to us thanks to computer.

B. Blind and deaf people will be helped by scientists to see and hear again.
C. Scientists will be able to produce clones of people and decide how intelligent they are.
D. Our sources of water for agriculture will increase ten times.
Question 43: My brother is enough young to get a scholarship from the government.
A. is B. enough young C. From D. the government

Question 44: Laura expected to give her mother a hand in housework at the weekend, but she did nothing.
A. expected B. a hand C. but D. nothing
Question 45: It’s less expensive to buy a computer part by part; you can save a few hundred dollars all
together.
A. less B. part by part C. a few hundred D. all
Question 46: The living room isn’t as big as the kitchen.
A. The living room is bigger than the kitchen.
B. The kitchen is smaller than the living room.
C. The kitchen is bigger than the living room.
D. The kitchen is not bigger than the living room.
Question 47: “Why don’t you complain to the company, John?” said Peter.
A. Peter asked John why he doesn’t complain to the company.
B. Peter advised John complaining to the company.
C. Peter suggested John to complain to the company.
D. Peter suggested that John should complain to the company.
Question 48: I’m sure it wasn’t Mr. Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now.
A. It can’t have been Mr. Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now.
B. It couldn’t be Mr. Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now.
C. It mustn’t have been Mr. Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now.
D. It mightn’t be Mr. Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now.
Question 49: Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the café. She now regrets it.
A. Susan wishes that she applied for the summer job in the café.
B. Susan feels regret because she didn’t apply for the summer job in the café.
C. If only Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the café.
D. Susan wishes that she had applied for the summer job in the café.
Question 50: The Prime Minister failed to explain the cause of the economic crisis, he did not offer any
solutions.
A. Although the Prime Minister explained the cause of the economic crisis, he failed to offer any
solutions.
B. Not only did the Prime Minister explain the cause of the economic crisis, but he also offered
solutions.
C. The Prime Minister offered some solutions based on the explanation of the cause of the economic
crisis.
D. The Prime Minister didn’t explain the cause of the economic crisis, nor did he offer any solutions.
Test 33
SỞ GD – ĐT NINH BÌNH ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2019
ĐỀ THI LẦN 1 Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn: TIẾNG ANH
(Đề thi có 08 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
the pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. souvenir B. around C. south D. thousand
Question 2: A. hoped B. looked C. admired D. missed
three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. celebrate B. consider C. occupy D. incident
Question 4: A. secure B. oblige C. vacant D. equip
Question 5: After graduation, she found with a local travel company in Ninh Binh.
A. career B. workplace C. service D. employment
Question 6: Though , he prefers to teach his children in mother tongue.
A. he was in a foreign country B. in a foreign country
C. had been in foreign country D. to be in foreign country
Question 7: If the weather so bad, we would have gone out.
A. had been B. weren’t C. isn’t D. hadn’t been
Question 8: I clearly remember to the nearby zoo when I was small.
A. being taken B. to be taken C. to be taking D. taking
Question 9: If you do what you tell others, they in you.
A. would believe B. won’t believe C. believe D. will believe
Question 10: They exchanged letters for 15 years, but they never met in person.
A. truly B. actually C. positively D. genuinely
Question 11: In order to your goals, you need to invest the maximum amount of time, effort
and energy in your studies.
A. manage B. achieve C. catch D. establish
Question 12: Peter opened the door of cellar, wondering what he might find.
A. cautious B. cautiously C. cautional D. cautionally
uestion 13: Although they tried to hide it, it was that they didn’t like their unwelcome guest.
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A. foolish B. basic C. obvious D. vigorous
Question 14: Larry was so in his novel that he forgot about his dinner cooking in the oven.
A. absorbed B. attracted C. drawn D. obliged
Question 15: Park Hang-seo, who is the head coach of Vietnam national football team, is a
new idol of many people.
A. Ø B. a C. the D. an
Question 16: , she fainted and it was half an hour before she came round again.
A. On hearing the news B. To have heard the news
C. She had heard the news D. Just heard the news
Question 17: Do you have any objections this new road scheme?
A. for B. with C. at D. to
Question 18: New York is not the capital of the USA, it is the home of the United Nations.
A. In spite of B. Because C. Although D. Otherwise
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of
the following exchanges.
Question 19: Mary and her friend, Ann, are in a coffee shop.
Mary: “Would you like Match ice-cream or Caramel with jam?” Ann: “ .”
A. I like eating them all B. Yes, I’d love two
C. It doesn’t matter D. Neither is fine. They are good.
Question 20: John and Mike are talking about Mike’s new car.
John: “ ”
Mike: “Thanks. I’m glad to hear that.”
A. Where did you buy your car? B. What a nice car!
C. Your car is new, isn’t it? D. My car is very expensive.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
thee underlined part(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 21: Many organizations have been involved in drawing up the report on environmental
campaigns.
A. engaged in B. enquired about C. confined in D. concerned about
Question 22: Everyone in my community joined hands to help those impacted by the flood.
A. gave a hand B. took hand C. worked together D. shook hands
the underlined part(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 23: Unless you get your information from a credible website, you should doubt the veracity of
the facts until you have confirmed them else where.
A. accuracy B. truthfulness C. inexactness D. unfairness
Question 24: On Saturday wearing uniforms is optional so I often choose T-shirt and shorts.
A. acceptable B. compulsory C. voluntary D. uncomfortable
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
Question 25: It is believed that in the near future, robots will use to do things such as cooking.
A. It is believed B. in the near future C. use to do D. such as
Question 26: The policeman warned the tourists not walking alone in empty streets at night.
A. The policeman B. not walking C. in D. at night
Question 27: In China, Japan and other Oriental countries, where tea is national drink, people almost add
never sugar to their tea.
A. other B. where C. almost D. never sugar
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines the
pair of sentences given in each of the following questions.
Question 28: I accepted the new job after all. It is making me feel exhausted.
A. If it had not been for my acceptance the new job offer, I wouldn’t have felt exhausted.
B. Perhaps it would have been better if I hadn’t agreed to this new job since it is so boring.
C. It is of deep regret that I didn’t turn down the job offer due to its hardship and long hour work.
D. Perhaps I shouldn’t have accepted this new job, as it’s making me feel exhausted.
Question 29: He spent all his money. He even borrowed some from me.
A. Not only did he spent all his money but also he borrowed some from me.
B. Hardly had he borrowed some money from me when he spent it all.
C. Not only did he spend all his money but he borrowed some from me as well.
D. As soon as he borrowed some money from me, he spent it all.
correct word for each of the numbered blanks from 30 to 34.
When summer comes and the sun appears, it’s good to have a hat. Many people have traditionally
(30)________ for the panama hat. Stylish, light and cool on the head, these palm leaf hats are (31)
enough to roll up and put in a pocket or bag. Nowadays panamas can be found in fashionable shops all
over the world, sometimes at exorbitant price. However, the hat itself originated in rather humble
surroundings in the jungles of South America. In a long tradition (32) ______was haned down from
generation to generation, the palm leaves are gathered by the men and the hats are woven by the women.
It can take up to 12 palm leaves to make a top quality hat. Each leaf is split up to 25 times to obtain a
straw that is fine enough to be woven into a hat. The women’s job is dictated by the weather and
visibility: there must be enough light for them to see the fine straw, but the air must be moist enough for it
to (33) ____flexible. This means that the women can usually only work in the early morning. (34)
___panama hats are expensive, back in the villages the craftsmen and women are struggling to
keep the tradition alive and often receive only a fraction of the price you pay in the shops.
Question 30: A. tried B. sought C. asked D. gone
Question 31: A. flexible B. flexibly C. inflexibility D. flexibility
Question 32: A. when B. who C. that D. which
Question 33: A. remain B. continue C. persist D. endure
Question 34: A. But B. Still C. Even D. Although
Read the following passage and mart the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
Fish that live on the sea bottom benefit by being flat and hugging the contours. There are two very
different types of flatfish and they have evolved in very separate ways. The skates and rays, relatives of
the sharks have become flat in what might be called the obvious way. Their bodies have grown out
sideways to form great “wings” They look as though they have been flattened but have remained
symmetrical and “the right way up”. Conversely fish such as plaice, sole, and halibut have become flat in
a different way. There are bony fish which have a marked tendency to be flattened in a vertical direction;
they are much “taller” than they are wide. They use their whole vertically flattened bodies as swimming
surfaces, which undulate through the water as they move. Therefore when their ancestors migrated to the
seabed, they lay on one side than on their bellies. However, this raises the problem that one eye was
always looking down into the sand and was effectively useless - In evolution this problem was solved by
the lower eye “moving” around the other side. We see this process of moving around enacted in the
development of every young bony flatfish. It starts life swimming near the surface, and is symmetrical and
vertically flattened, but then the skull starts to grow in a strange asymmetrical twisted fashion, so that one
eye for instance the left, moves over the top of the head upwards, an old Picasso - like vision. Incidentally,
some species of 20 flatfish settle on the right side, others on the left, and others on either side.
Question 35: The word “conversely” is closest in meaning to .
A. similarly B. alternatively C. inversely D. contrarily
Question 36: The passage is mainly concerned with .
A. bony flatfish B. evolution asymmetrical
C. symmetrical flatfish D. different types of flatfish
Question 37: The author mentions skates and rays as examples of fish that .
A. have spread horizontally B. become asymmetrical
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C. resemble sharks D. appear to fly
Question 38: The word “this” refer to .
A. the migration of the ancestors
B. the difficulty of the only one eye being useful
C. the problem of the one eye looking downwards
D. the practice of lying on one side
Question 39: According to the passage, the ability of a bony flatfish to move its eyes around is .
A. average B. excellent C. weak D. variable
If you enjoy water sports, Hawaii is the place for you. You can go swimming all year round in the
warm water. You can go sport fishing from the shore or from a boat. If you like boats, you can go sailing,
canoeing, or windsurfing. Or, you can also try some other water sports that are especially popular in
Hawaii: surfing, snorkeling and scuba diving.
Surfing is a sport which started in Hawaii many years ago. The Hawaiians called it “he’e nalu”,
which means “to slide on a wave”. If you want to try surfing, you need, first of all, to be a good swimmer.
You also have to have an excellent sense of balance. You must swim out from the beach with your
surfboard under your arm. When you get to where the waves begin to break, you wait for a calm moment.
Then you try to stand up on the board. The wave will begin to rise under you. You must try to steer the
board with your feet so you stay on top of the wave. The important thing is to keep your balance and not
fall down. If you can manage this, you will have an exciting ride all the way in to the shore.
Scuba diving and snorkeling are two ways to get a close look at the beauty lying below the surface
of the ocean. The waters off the Hawaiian Islands are clean, clear and warm. They contain hundreds of
kinds of colorful fish. The undersea world is made even more colorful by the coral reefs of red, gold,
white and light purple. Among these reefs there may be larger fish or sea turtles.
Scuba diving allows you to see the most interesting undersea sights. “Scuba” means “Self-contained
Underwater Breathing Apparatus”, that is, equipment for breathing and swimming around far under
water. In Hawaii, you can take special courses to learn how to scuba dive. After the courses, you can get a
certificate that will allow you to dive alone. Since it can be dangerous, proper instruction and great care
are always necessary when you are scuba diving.
If you are adventurous, you might try snorkeling instead of scuba diving. Less equipment is needed,
just a face mask, a breathing tube (snorkel) and flippers for your feet. It only takes a few minutes to learn
how to snorkel. Although you cannot dive deep into the water, you can swim with your face below the
surface. Breathing through the tube, you float on the surface, and keep yourself moving with your flippers.
Even from the surface like this, there will be plenty of color and beauty to see.
Question 40: Which statement is supported by the information in the passage?
A. Snorkeling requires much more equipment and training than scuba diving.
B. When you are snorkeling you can go deep under water.
C. Snorkeling involves breathing through the tube, floating on the surface and moving with flippers.
D. Snorkeling is a sport started in ancient times.
Question 41: Which of the following is NOT true about surfing?
A. It requires swimmers to have an excellent sense of balance.
B. It requires expensive equipment.
C. It was invented by the native Hawaiians.
D. Anyone who wants to try surfing need to be a good swimmer.
Question 42: The water around the Hawaiian Islands is .
A. often quite cold B. full of colorful things to see
C. usually very dark D. full of dangerous fish
Question 43: According to the passage, scuba diving .
A. is an ancient Hawaiian water sport B. requires good balance
C. is the only way to see the fish underwater D. requires special equipment and training
Question 44: It can be inferred from the passage that .
A. water sports are all expensive
B. you need to take serious courses for all water sports
C. everyone can find a way to enjoy sports in the water
D. swimming in Hawaii can be dangerous
Question 45: The passage is mainly about .
A. water sports in Hawaii B. water sports around the world
C. tourist activities in Hawaii D. an adventure under water
Question 46: The word “proper” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .
A. informative B. appropriate C. short and clear D. enthusiastic
Question 47: The word “this” in the second paragraph refers to .
A. standing on the board B. keeping balanced and not falling down
C. The wave beginning to rise D. staying on top of the wave
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
Question 48: “Do you watch television every evening, Jane?”, said Peter.
A. Peter asked Jane if she’d watched TV every evening.
B. Peter asked Jane if she watched TV every evening.
C. Peter asked Jane if she watch TV every evening.
D. Peter asked Jane did she watch TV every evening.
Question 49: As television programmes become more popular, they seem to get worse.
A. The more popular television programmes become, the worse they seem.
B. The most popular television programmes become, the worse they seem.
C. The more popular television programmes, the worse they seem.
D. The more popular become television programmes, the worse they seem.
Question 50: I regret not going to the airport to see her off.
A. I wish had gone to the airport to see her off.
B. If only I would go to the airport to see her off.
C. I regret to go to the airport to see her off.
D. I regret not having gone to the airport to see her off.
TEST 35
SỞ GD – ĐT HÀ NỘI ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2019
TRƯỜNG THPT ĐÀO DUY TỪ Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ THI LẦN 2 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
The invention of the electric telegraph gave birth to the communications industry. Although Samuel
B.Morse succeeded in making the invention useful in 1837, it was not until 1843 that the first telegraph
line of consequence was constructed. By 1860 more than 50,000 miles of lines connected people east of
the Rockies. The following year, San Francisco was added to the network.
The national telegraph network fortified the ties between East and West and contributed to the rapid
expansion of the railroads by providing an efficient means to monitor schedules and routes. Furthermore,
the extension of the telegraph, combined with the invention of the steam–driven rotary printing press by
Richard M. Hoe in 1846, revolutionized the world of journalism. Where the business of news gathering
had been dependent upon the mail and on hand–operated presses, the telegraph expanded the amount of
information a newspaper could supply and allowed for more timely reporting. The establishment of the
Associated Press as a central wire service in 1846 marked the advent of a new era in journalism.
Question 1: The main topic of the passage is .
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A. the history of journalism
B. the origin of the national telegraph
C. how the telegraph network contributed to the expansion of railroads
D. the contributions and development of the telegraph network
Question 2: The word "gathering" in the second paragraph refers to .
A. people B. information C. objects D. substances
Question 3: The author's main purpose in this passage is to .
A. compare the invention of the telegraph with the invention of the steam–driven rotary press
B. propose new ways to develop the communications industry
C. show how the electric telegraph affected the communications industry
D. criticize Samuel B. Morse
Question 4: It can be inferred from the passage that .
A. Samuel Morse did not make a significant contribution to the communications industry
B. Morse's invention did not immediately achieve its full potential
C. The extension of the telegraph was more important than its invention
D. Journalists have the Associated Press to thank for the birth of the communications industry
Question 5: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the growth of the
communications industry?
A. Morse invented the telegraph in 1837.
B. People could use the telegraph in San Francisco in 1861.
C. The telegraph led to the invention of the rotary printing press.
D. The telegraph helped connect the entire nation.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the underlined part that needs
Question 6: Every day in summer, but especially at (A) the weekends, all kinds of vehicles bring (B)
crowds of people (C) to enjoy the various attraction (D).
A. at B. bring C. crowds of people D. attraction
Question 7: The federal government recommends that (A) all expectant (B) women will not only refrain
from smoking but also avoid places where other people smoke (D).
A. recommends that B. expectant C. will not only refrain D. smoke
Question 8: He made (A) it clear (B) once more that the missed (C) books were to be received (D) and
brought to him.
A. made B. clear C. the missed D. to be received
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the correct answer to each of the
Question 9: Some people feel that television should give less to sport.
A. programmers B. coverage C. concern D. involvement
Question 10: The closer we are to our trip to Boston, the my students become.
A. more exciting B. more excited
C. more and more exciting D. more and more excited
Question 11: Africa has always had a large migratory population because of war and famine.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 12: As we walked past, we saw John his car.
A. repairing B. to be repairing C. repair D. being repairing
Question 13: I don't like John. His complaints make me angry.
A. continual B continuous C. continuation D. continuously
Question 14: Poor management brought the company to of collapse.
A. the edge B. the foot C. the ring D the brink
Question 15: As a result of his father's death, he a lot of money.
A. came into B. came over C. came to D. came through
Question 16: The school drama club is a play for the school's anniversary, which is due to
take place next month.
A. turning up B. bringing down C. putting on D. making off
Question 17: The world's biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, which makes wildlife
.
A. prosperous B. perfect C. vulnerable D. remained
Question 18: I caught of a lion lying under the tree, and my heart jumped.
A view B. sight C. look D. scene
Question 19: They the bridge by the time you come back.
A will finish B. will have finished C. will be finished D. have finished
Question 20: Show me the house .
A. where they are living in B. which they are living
C. where they are living there D. where they are living
Question 21: I suggest the room before Christmas.
A. being decorated B. be decorated C. needs decorating D. needs being decorated
Question 22: The students' plan for a musical show to raise money for charity received _____support
from the school administrators.
A. warm–hearted B. light–hearted C. whole–hearted D. big–hearted
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the most suitable response to complete
Question 23: Nancy and James are talking about their school days.
– Nancy: "I think school days are the best time of our lives."
– James: " . We had sweet memories together then."
A. Absolutely B. That's nonsense C. I'm afraid so D. I doubt it
Question 24: John and Mike are talking about Mike's new car
– John: “ ”
– Mike: “Thanks. I’m glad to hear that.”
A. What a nice car! B. Your car is new, isn't it?
C. Where did you buy your car? D. My car is very expensive.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
Question 25: Any student who neglects his or her homework is unlikely to do well at school.
A. puts off B. looks for C. attends to D. approves of
Question 26: Many political radicals advocated that women should not be discriminated on the basic
of their sex.
A. openly criticized B. rightly claimed C. publicly said D. protested
Question 27: "John shouldn't have behaved so badly," said Janet.
A. Janet doesn't like John's behaviour. B. Janet objected to John's bad behaviour.
C. Janet dislikes John. D. Janet was angry with John.
Question 28: We did not visit the museum because we had no time.
A. If we have time, we will visit the museum.
B. If we had time, we would visit the museum.
C. If we had had time, we will visit the museum.
D. If we had had time, we would have visited the museum.
Question 29: The workers only complain because of their unfair treatment.
A. Were the workers fairly treated, they wouldn't complain.
B. The workers complain because their employees are unfair.
C. If the workers are treated fairly, they will not complain.
D. Are the workers treated fairly, they will not complain.
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Question 30: He felt very tired. However, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
A. Tired as he might feel, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
B. As the result of his tiredness, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
C. Feeling very tired, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain
D. He felt so tired that he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
Question 31: He behaved in a very strange way. That surprised me a lot.
A. He behaved very strangely, which surprised me very much.
B. I was almost not surprised by his strange behavior.
C. What almost surprised me was the strange way he behaved.
D. His behavior was a very strange thing, that surprised me a lot.
Read the following passage and mark the letter 1, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the
The knock–on effect of volunteering on the lives of individuals can be profound. Voluntary work helps
foster independence and imparts the ability to deal with different situations, often simultaneously, thus
teaching people how to (32) ___their way through different systems. It therefore brings
people into touch with the real world, and hence, equips them for the future.
Initially, young adults in their late teens might not seem to have the expertise or knowledge to impart to
athare that attencher or an ariculturalist or a nurse would have, (33) they do have many
skills can help others. And in the absence of any particular talent, their energy and enthusiasm can be
harmes the benefit (34) _____their fellow human beings, and ultimately themselves. From all this, the
gain to any community no matter how many volunteers are involved is (35) .
Employers will generally look favorably on people (36) have shown an ability to work as part
of team. It demonstrates a willingness to learn and an independent spirit, which would be desirable
qualities in any employee.
Question 32: A. give B. work C. put D. take

Question 33: A. so B. but C. or D. for
Question 34: A. out B. under C. of D. on
Question 35: A. unattainable B. immeasurable C. undetectable D. impassable
Question 36: A. which B. whose C. who D. what
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheer to indicate the
correct answer to each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 44.
All mammals feed their young. Beluga whale mothers, for example, nurse their calves for some
twenty months, until they are about to give birth again and their young are able to find their own food.
The behavior of feeding of the young is built into the reproductive system. It is a nonselective part of
parental care and the defining feature of a mammal, the most important thing that mammals – whether
marsupials, platypuses, spiny anteaters, or placental mammals – have in common.
But not all animal parents, even those that tend their offspring to the point of hatching or birth, feed
their young. Most egg–guarding fish do not for the simple reason that their young are so much smaller
than the parents and eat food that is also much smaller than the food eaten by adults. In reptiles, the
crocodile mother protects her young after they have hatched and takes them down to the water, where
they will find food, but she does not actually feed them. Few insects feed their young after hatching, but
some make other arrangement provisioning their cells and nests with caterpillars and spiders that they
have paralyzed with their venom and stored in a state of suspended animation so that their larvae might
have a supply of fresh food when they hatch.
For animals other than mammals, then, feeding is not intrinsic to parental care. Animals add it to
their reproductive strategies to give them an edge in their lifelong quest for descendants. The most
vulnerable moment in any animal's life is when it first finds itself completely on its own, when it must
forage and fend for itself. Feeding postpones that moment until a young animal has grown to such a size
that it is better able to cope.
Young that are fed by their parents become nutritionally independent at a much greater fraction of
their full adult size. And in the meantime those young are shielded against the vagaries of fluctuating of
difficult–to–find supplies. Once a species does take the step of feeding its young, the young become
totally dependent on the extra effort. If both parents are removed, the young generally do not survive.
A. The care that various animals give to their offspring
B. The difficulties young animals face in obtaining food
C. The methods that mammals use to nurse their young
D. The importance among young mammals of becoming independent
Question 38: The author lists various animals in the first paragraph to .
A. contrast the feeding habits of different types of mammals
B. describe the process by which mammals came to be defined
C. emphasize the point that every type of mammal feeds its own young
D. explain why a particular feature of mammals is nonselective
Question 39: The word "tend" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. sit on B. move C. notice D. care for
Question 40: The word "provisioning" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. supplying B. preparing C. building D. expanding
Question 41: According to the passage, how do some insects make sure their young have food to?
A. By storing food near their young
B. By locating their nests or ceils near spiders and caterpillars
C. By searching for food some distance from their nest
D. By gathering food from a nearby water source
Question 42: The word “edge” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. opportunity B. advantage C. purpose D. rest
Question 43: The word "it" in the third paragraph refers to .
A. feeding B. moment C. young animal D. size
Question 44: The word "shielded" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. raised B. protected C. hatched D. valued
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 45: A. abundance B. acceptance C. accountant D. applicant

Question 46: A. reference B. volunteer C. refugee D. referee
Question 47: A. capital B. ancient C. cancer D. annual

Question 48: A. devotion B. congestion C. suggestion D. question
Question 49: We decided to pay for the furniture on the installment plan.
A. monthly payment B. cash and carry C. credit card D. piece by piece
Question 50: Teletext is continuously sent out at all times when regular television programs are
broadcast.
A. transmitted B. electrified C. automated D. aired
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TEST 36
SỞ GD – ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2019
THPT CHUYÊN VĨNH PHÚC Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ THI LẦN 3 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
the pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. punctual B. rubbish C. frustrate D. furious

Question 2: A. rough B. laugh C. cough D. plough
three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. mailbox B. manner C. mature D. summer

Question 4: A. generous B. genuine C. kangaroo D. fortunate
Question 5: I’ll not stand for your bad attitude any longer.
A. care B. like C. tolerate D. mean
Question 6: “You’ve eaten all the chocolate cake?” – “What of it?”
A. What does it matter? B. What’s happened to it?
C. Where is the rest? D. You mean I’ve eaten all of it?
Question 7: On the spur of the moment, she decided to enter the race that she had come to watch.
A. Without previous thought B. For only a short time
C. After careful thought D. At the earliest possible moment
Question 8: Most of the guests at the dinner party chose to dress elegantly, but one man wore jeans and a
T–shirt; he was later identified as a high school teacher.
A. gracefully B. decently C. gaudily D. unsophisticatedly
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
Question 9. Without speaking other word, I stared at the ridges of sand in the moonlight.
A. stared at B. in C. without D. other
Question 10: Not until the late Middle Ages glass became a major construction material.
A. major B. the late C. Not D. glass became
Question 11: The best defense against tsunamis are early warning that allows people to seek higher
ground.
A. ground B. against C. are D. seek
Question 12: We were lucky to be able to finish the project ahead schedule.
A. by B. before C. of D. for
Question 13: I don’t feel like buying a in a poke; we’d better check the content.
A. ox B. pig C. buffalo D. cattle
Question 14: I don’t know what it to be as popular with girls as my brother is.
A. uses B. takes C. demands D. expects
Question 15: I caught of a lion lying under the tree, and my heart jumped.
A. look B. sight C. scene D. view
Question 16: I was most of his efforts to help me during the crisis.
A. appreciative B. appreciable C. appreciation D. appreciate
Question 17: The phone constantly since Jack won the first prize this morning.
A. had been ringing B. has been ringing C. had rung D. rang
Question 18: My neighbour is ____ photographer; Let’s ask him for ____advice about color film.
A. a – the B. the – an C. a – Ø D. the – the
Question 19: TV advertising in the late afternoon tends to young children.
A. aim B. point C. focus D. target
Question 20: Compressed air the power to drive pneumatic tools.
A. providing B. to provide C. which provides D. provides
Question 21: I asked Angela to run the office while I’m gone I know I can depend on her.
A. since B. unless C. although D. therefore
Question 22: Why don’t you just say you calling him a fool and make things up?
A. pity B. mercy C. sorry D. regret
Question 23: Most folk songs are ballads have simple words and tell simple stories.
A. what B. that C. although D. when
Question 24: Most of the in this workshop do not work very seriously or productively.
A. eager beavers B. old hand C. rank and file D. tooth and nail
Question 25: Amber is a hard, yellowish brown from the resin of pine–trees that lived
millions of years ago.
A. substance formed B. forming a substance C. substance has formed D. to form a substance
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
Question 26: Arguing with the boss has considerably reduced his chances of promotion.
A. His promotion was certain until he had a dispute with the boss.
B. He would definitely have been promoted by now if had hadn’t quarreled with the boss.
C. He argued with the boss about why he wasn’t considered for promotion.
D. The likelihood of his being promoted has significantly decreased because of his argument with the
boss.
Question 27: Astronomy greatly interests him.
A. He finds astronomy very interested.
B. He is very interesting in astronomy.
C. He takes a keen interest in astronomy.
D. Astronomy is the subject he enjoys the most.
Question 28: She reminded her daughter of the table manners.
A. She wanted her daughter to remember all meal time.
B. She wanted her daughter to be more polite while eating.
C. She wanted her daughter to leave the dinner table.
D. She wanted her daughter to eat a little more slowly.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines the
pair of sentences given in each of the following questions.
Question 29: His academic record at high school was poor. He failed to apply to that prestigious
niversity.
A. His academic record at high school was poor as a result of his failure to apply to that prestigious
university.
B. Failing to apply to that prestigious university, his academic record at high was poor.
C. His academic record at high school was poor because he didn’t apply to that prestigious university.
D. His academic record at high school was poor; as a result, he failed to apply to that prestigious
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university.
Question 30: They are my two sister. They aren’t teachers like me.
A. They are my two sisters, neither of whom are teachers like me.
B. They are my two sister, who neither are teachers like me.
C. Unlike me, neither of my two sisters are not teachers.
D. They are my two sisters, both of those are teachers like me.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of
Question 31: Kathy and Kim are friends. They have just finished lunch in a restaurant.
Kathy: “The food is great. I’ll get the bill.” Jim: “ ”
A. Yes, speak to you soon. B. Don’t mention it.
C. It’s nothing. D. No, this is on me.
Question 32: Laura: “Remember to phone me when you arrive at the airport.” Annie: “ .”
A. I don’t B. I do C. I will D. I remember
correct word for each of the numbered blanks.
THE LIFE OF COUNTRY VET
Don Strange, who works as a vet in northern England, leads a busy life. As well as having to treat
pets which are unwell, he often visits farms where problems of (33) kinds await him. He has
lost (34) _____of the number of times he has been called out at midnight to give advice to a farmer
with sick sheep or cows.
Recently, a television company chose Don as the subject of a documentary program it was making
about the life of a country vet. The program showed the difficult situations Don faces every day such as
helping a cow to give birth or winning the trust of an aggressive dog (35)______needs an injection. Not
all of Don’s patients are domestic animals, (36) , and in the program people saw him helping an owl
which had a damaged wing. It also showed Don holding a meeting with villagers concerned about the
damage a new road might do to their (37)______ environment.
Question 33: A. various B. variety C. variation D. varied

Question 34: A. count B. score C. memory D. patience
Question 35: A. whose B. which C. of which D. who
Question 36: A. yet B. however C. although D. therefore
Question 37: A. nearby B. area C. local D. close
The time when human crossed the Arctic land bridge from Siberia to Alaska seems remote to us
today, but actually represents a late stage in the prehistory of humans, an era when polished stone
implements and bows and arrows were already being used and dogs had already been domesticated.
When these early migrants arrived in North America, they found the woods and plains dominated
by three types of American mammoths. These elephants were distinguished from today’s elephants
mainly by their thick, shaggy coats and their huge, upward–curving tusks. They had arrived on the
continent hundreds of thousands of years before their followers. The woolly mammoth in the North, the
Columbian mammoth in middle North America, and the imperial mammoth of the South, together with
their distant cousins the mastodons, dominated the land. Here, as in the Old World, there is evidence that
humans hunted these elephants, as shown by numerous spear points found with mammoth remains.
Then, at the end of the Ice Age, when the last glaciers had retreated, there was a relatively sudden
and widespread extinction of elephants. In the New World, both mammoths and mastodons disappeared.
In the Old World, only Indian and African elephants survived.
Why did the huge, seemingly successful mammoths disappear? Were humans connected with their
extinction? Perhaps, but at that time, although they were cunning hunters, humans were still widely settled
and not very numerous. It is difficult to see how they could have prevailed over the mammoth to such an
extent.
Question 38: With which of the following is the passage primarily concerned?
A. Techniques used to hunt mammoths
B. The relationship between man and mammoth in the New World
C. The prehistory of humans
D. Migration from Siberia to Alaska
Question 39: Where were the imperial mammoths the dominant type of mammoth?
A. in South America B. in the central portion of North America
C. in the southern part of North America D. in Alaska
Question 40: The phrase “these early migrants” in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. mastodons B. humans C. mammoths D. dogs
Question 41: It can be inferred that when humans crossed into the New World, they .
A. had never seen mammoth before
B. soon learned to use dogs to hunt mammoths
C. brought mammoths with them from the Old World
D. had previously hunted mammoths in Siberia
Question 42: Which of the following is NOT true about prehistoric humans at the time of mammoths
extinction?
A. They were concentrated in a small area. B. They were skilled hunters.
C. They were relatively few in number. D. They knew how to use bows and arrows.
Question 43: The word “seemingly” is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. apparently B. obviously C. tremendously D. formerly
Question 44: Which of the following could be best substitute for the word “implements”?
A. tools B. ornaments C. carvings D. houses
Question 45: Which of the following types of elephants does the author discuss in the most detail in the
passage?
A. The mammoth B. The African elephant C. The mastodon D. The Indian elephant
What is meant by the term economic resources? In general, these are all the natural, man–made, and
human resources that go into the production of goods and services. This obviously covers a lot of ground:
factories and farms, tools and machines, transportation and communication facilities, all types of natural
resources, and labor. Economic resources can be broken down into two general categories: proper
resources– land and capital– and human resources– labor and entrepreneurial skills.
What do economists mean by land? Much more than the non–economist. Land refers to all natural
resources that are usable in the production process: arable land, forests, mineral and oil deposits, and so
on. What about capital? Capital goods are all the man–made aids to producing, storing, transporting, and
distributing goods and services. Capital goods differ from consumer goods in that the latter satisfy wants
directly, while the former do so indirectly by facilitating the production of consumer goods. It should be
noted that capital as defined here does not refer to money. Money, as such, produces nothing.
The term labor refers to the physical and mental talents of humans used to produce goods or
services (with the exception of a certain set of human talents, entrepreneurial skills, which will be
considered separately because of their special significance). Thus the services of a factory worker or an
office worker, a ballet dancer or an astronaut all fall under the general heading of labor.
Question 46: What is the author's main purpose in writing this passage?
A. To explain the concept of labor.
B. To criticize certain uses of capital.
C. To contrast capital goods and consumer goods.
D. To define economic resources.
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Question 47: The phrase “the latter” refers to .
A. non–economists B. consumer goods C. capital goods D. economist
Question 48: When non–economists use the term "land", its definition .
A. is much more restrictive than when economists use it
B. is much more general than when economists use it
C. includes all types of natural resources
D. changes from place to place
Question 49: Which of the following could be considered a capital good as defined in the passage?
A. A railroad B. A coal deposit C. Human skills D. Money
Question 50: The word “arable” is closer in meaning to .
A. dry B. open C. developed D. fertile
TEST 36
SỞ GD – ĐT BẮC GIANG ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2019
TRƯỜNG THPT CUYÊN Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ THI THÁNG 2/2019 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Imagine the busy streets of New York City, an enormous place with millions of people. Everyday,
the streets are congested with people going about their daily lives. Now imagine a small robot in the
middle of all of those people rolling down a busy sidewalk. Most people would not even notice the ten–
inch smiling robot, called a Tweenbot, rolling along the street. This strange machine may interest some
people, while others would ignore it completely. A researcher interested in studying how helpful people
really are uses such robots in her experiments that take place on the streets of New York.
The Tweenbots experiment is the idea and creation of Kacie Kinzer. Kinzer’s idea was to make a
robot that could navigate the city and reach its destination only if it was aided by pedestrians. Tweenbots
rely on the kindness of warm–hearted strangers. Made simply of cardboard, wheels, and a device to turn
the wheels, the Tweenbots face many dangers on the city streets. They could be run over by cars or
smashed by careless kids. Kinzer thought her little robots might even be seen as some kind of terrorist
device. The only real protection a Tweenbot has is its friendly smile. In addition to that, each of Kinzer’s
robots is fitted with a flag that displays instructions for the robot’s destination. The only way these robots
will reach their final point is if someone lends them a hand. Tweenbots are essentially a social experiment
aimed at providing people a chance to show how caring they are.
On a daily basis, people in New York City are often in a hurry to get around. However, the
Tweenbots, through their inability to look after themselves, took people out of their normal routines. The
people who noticed the helpless little robots were actually interested in helping the Tweenbots find their
way home. Tweenbots move at a constant speed and can only go in a straight line. If one was to get stuck,
or was going in the wrong direction, it would be up to strangers to free it or turn it in the right direction.
Surprisingly, no Tweenbot was lost or damaged, and each one arrived at its target in good condition. In
fact, most people treated the robot in a gentle manner, and some even treated it as though it were a small
living being.
Even if you were in a rush to go somewhere, would you stop and help a Tweenbot successfully
reach its destination?
Question 1: What is this reading about?
A. A place to buy robots B. A new kind of toy
C. An experiment D. An interesting idea for the future
Question 2: What is a Tweenbot?
A. A person from New York City B. A ten–inch smiling robot
C. A pedestrian D. A terrorist device
Question 3: The word “congested” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. flocked B. secluded C. stuffed D. crowded
Question 4: How did a Tweenbot get to its final destination?
A. With the help of other Tweenbots . B. With the help of kind pedestrians on the street.
C. With the help of Kacie Kinzer. D. With the help of other robots in New York City.
Question 5: The word “is fitted with” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. is armed with B. is embedded with C. is supplied with D. is assembled with
Question 6: Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
A. Most Tweenbots arrived at their destination damaged or broken.
B. Most people treated the Tweenbots in a gentle manner.
C. Tweenbots could not navigate the city on their own.
D. Tweenbots move at a constant speed and can only go in a straight line.
Question 7: What can be inferred about the Tweenbot?
A. They were useful for research. B. They were ignored by most people.
C. They were helpful for pedestrians . D. They did not work as planned.
Question 8: , I decided to stop trading with them.
A. Despite of the fact that they were the biggest dealer
B. Though being the biggest dealer
C. Being the biggest dealer
D. Even though they were the biggest dealer
Question 9: Mr Pike English at our school for 20 years before he retired last year.
A. was teaching B. has been teaching C. is teaching D. had been teaching
Question 10: I used to reading comics, but now I’ve grown out of it.
A. take a fancy with B. keep an eye on C. get a kick out of D. kick up a fuss about
Question 11: She built a high wall around her garden .
A. to enable people not taking her fruit B. so that her fruit would be stolen
C. to prevent her fruit from being stolen D. in order that her fruit not be stolen
Question 12: becoming extinct is of great concern to zoologists.
A. That giant pandas are B. Giant pandas are C. Are giant pandas D. Giant panda is
Question 13: “These beers are _____!” whispered the grinning tenant to his customers on Sunday
A. on the shelf B. on the house C. on the rocks D. on the carpet
Question 14: When finding a new house, parents should all the conditions for their
children’s education and entertainment.
A. take into account B. make all the conditions
C. get a measure of D. put into effect
Question 15: Whenever he had an important decision to make, he a cigar to calm his nerves.
A. would light B. would be lighting C. would have lit D. had lit
Question 16: Gardeners transplant bushes and flowers by moving them from one place to .
A. other B. others C. another D. each other
Question 17: A: “Do you have a copy of The Last Leaf?”
B: “You are luck. I have just one copy left.”
A. of B. with C. in D. at
Question 18: It is important that he a gallon of water with him if he wants to hike to the
bottom of the Grand Canyon.
A. taking B. takes C. took D. take
Question 19: His financial problems from the difficulties he encountered in the recession.
A. stem B. flourish C. root D. sprout
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Question 20: The more you study during this semester, the week before the exam.
A. you have to study the less B. the less you have to study
C. the least you have to study D. the study less you have
Question 21: Duy Hieu won the gold medal at the National Examination. His parents _____very proud of
him.
A. could have been B. can’t have C. can’t be D. must have been
Question 22: Please fill in your healthy history, including your _____diseases as well as any
previous ones you might have had.
A. private B. daily C. constant D. current
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the words having stress different from
the other three in each of the following questions.
Question 23: A. partnership B. romantic C. actually D. attitude

Question 24: A. certain B. equal C. decide D. couple
Question 25: Different from English taught to all Vietnamese students, Chinese and Russian have been
made optional languages taught at secondary schools in Vietnam.
A. compulsory B. important C. comfortable D. necessary
Question 26: When you consider all the advantages you’ve gained, I think you’ll admit you had a good
run for your money.
A. a lot of loss from your money B. a lot of benefits from your money
C. a lot of advantages from your money D. a lot of failures from your money
Question 27: The children were full of beans today, looking forward to their field trip.
A. eating a lot B. lively and in high spirits
C. melancholy D. hyperactive
Question 28: Because of his hard work, he was able to recover his losses from the accident.
A. find B. sell C. take back D. escape
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence thet is closest in meaning
Question 29: “Absence makes the heart grow fonder”.
A. Being apart from someone you love makes you love them more.
B. Our heart needs absence to grow
C. Being apart from someone you love makes you love them less.
D. Absence makes us grow older.
Question 30: The trainer’s strategies were directly responsible for the team’s defeat.
A. The team lost because the trainer has no direct strategies.
B. The team’s responsibility is to defeat the trainer’s strategies.
C. The trainer directly guided the team, but had no responsibility.
D. The team lost as a direct consequence of the trainer’s strategies.
Question 31: He couldn’t retake the exam because he missed too many lessons.
A. He would retake the exam if he didn’t miss too many lessons.
B. He could have retaken the exam if he hadn’t missed too many lessons.
C. If he missed to many lessons, he would retake the exam.
D. If he had missed too many lessons, he wouldn’t have retaken the exam.
Read the following passage and mark the letter a, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
Even with his diverse experience as an elected official at the state level, Andrew Johnson was the
first president of the United States ever to be impeached, primarily because of his violent temper and
unyielding stubbornness. His career started in 1828 with his election to the city council of Greenville,
Tennessee, and after two years, as an alderman, he took office as mayor. His advancements followed in
rapid succession when he was elected to the Tennessee state senate, then as the state governor, and later to
the U.S. House of Representatives for five consecutive terms.
In 1864, Johnson ran for the office of vice–president on the Lincoln–Johnson ticket and was
inaugurated in 1865. After Lincoln’s assassination six weeks into his term, Johnson found himself
president at a time when southern leaders were concerned about their forced alliance with the northern
states and feared retaliation for their support of the secession. Instead, however, with the diplomatic skill
he had learned from Lincoln, Johnson offered full pardon to almost all Confederates on the condition that
they take an oath of allegiance. He further reorganized the former Confederate states and set up legislative
elections.
Congressional opposition to his peace–making policies resulted in gridlock between the House and
Johnson, and the stalemate grew into an open conflict on the issue of emancipation of slaves. While
Johnson held the view that newly freed slaved lacked understanding and knowledge of civil liberties to
vote intelligently, Congress overrode Johnson’s veto of the Civil Rights Bill, which awarded them
citizenship and ratified the Fourteenth Amendment. In the years that followed, Congress passed bills
depriving the president of the power to pardon political criminals, stripping away his status of
commander–in–chief, and taking away Johnson’s right to dismiss civil and executive officers from their
duties. Johnson vetoed each bill, and each veto was overridden. When Johnson dismissed the secretary of
war, Edwin Stanton, Stanton refused to step down and was supported by House of Representative, which
voted to impeach Johnson. At the trial, the Senate came one vote short of the two–thirds majority
necessary to remove his from office. After Johnson’s term expired, he returned to his home state, but in
1875 he was elected senator and went back to Washington to take his seat.
Question 32: In paragraph 3, the word “pardon” is closest in meaning to .
A. exonerate B. parade C. patronize D. extricate
Question 33: According to the passage, the attempt to impeach Andrew Johnson .
A. overwhelmed his supporters in Tennessee
B. succeeded as expected by the House
C. failed by a minimal margin
D. put an end to his political career
Question 34: According to the passage, what led to Johnson’s downfall?
A. His personal characteristics B. His waffling and hesitation
C. The state of the nation’s economy D. His liberal position on slavery
Question 35: According to the passage, Congress’s disapproval of Andrew Johnson’s policies was
.
A. directed at his civic duties B. short–lived and groundless
C. detrimental to his presidency D. stopped as soon as it emerged
A. Andrew Johnson’s career as a politician
B. Congressional decisions in the late 1800s
C. Andrew Johnson’s personal characteristics
D. Congressional decisions and procedures in the late 1800s
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
Question 37: A. days B. dates C. bats D. speaks
Question 38: A. confide B. install C. kidding D. rim
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Mobile phones emit microwave radio emissions. Investigators are questioning whether exposure to
these radio waves might (39) to brain cancer. So far, the figures are not final. The
precise evidence does not enable us to say in certain that mobile phones are definitely safe. On the other
hand, recent research has not yet (40) clear adverse effect associated with the prolonged use
of mobile phones.
Many studies are now going (41) in numerous countries. Some of the results are
contradictory but the others have shown an association between mobile phone use and cancer. However,
these studies are preliminary and the issue need further, long – term investigation.
(42) the scientific data is more definite, it is advisable for people to try not to use
mobile phone for long periods of time. Don’t think that hands free phones are any safer either. At the
moment, research is in fact showing the opposite and they may be just as hazardous. It is also thought that
young people (43) bodies are still growing may be at particular risk.
Question 39: A. lead B. cause C. produce D. bring

Question 40: A. created B. proved C. demonstrated D. caused
Question 41: A. through B. about C. on D. by
Question 42: A. Until B. When C. Provide D. As
Question 43: A. as B. that C. with D. whose
most suitable response to complete each of following exchanges.
Question 44: John: “Well it was nice talking to you, but I have to dash.” – Jane: “ .”
A. Well, another time B. Yes, I enjoyed talking to you, too
C. That’s nice D. OK, see you
Question 45: Two friends Mai and Hoa are talking about their upcoming exams.
Mai: “Our monthly tests will start next Saturday, are you ready?” – Hoa: “ ______”
A. God save you B. I’m half ready
C. Thank you so much D. Don’t mention it
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each
Question 46: He had just entered the house. The police arrested him at once.
A. Hardly he had entered the house when the police arrested him.
B. Immediately had he entered the house when the police arrested him.
C. The police immediately arrested him as soon as he’s entered the house.
D. No sooner had he entered the house than the police arrested him.
Question 47: Jack was suspected to have stolen credit cards. The police have investigated him for days.
A. Suspected to have stolen credit cards, Jack has been investigated for days.
B. Suspected to have stolen credit cards, Jack has investigated for days.
C. Having suspected to have stolen credit cards, Jack has been investigated for days.
D. Jack has investigated for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards.
Question 48: The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is the name of a set of Vietnamese
qualifications, generally taking by secondary students at the age of 17–18 in Viet Nam.
A. the name B. a set of C. taking D. at the age
Question 49: Rose didn’t mean insulting Jack, but he took her comments amiss and now will no longer
talk to her.
A. insulting B. took C. amiss D. talk to
Question 50: A large amount of popular expressions in our language have interesting backgrounds.
A. A large amount B. expressions C. have D. backgrounds
TEST 37
SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC KỲ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA 2018 – 2019 LẦN 1
TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN MÔN: TIẾNG ANH – CODE: 012
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best first each of the numbered blanks from 01 to 05.
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (01) ________. Many species
of animals are threatened, and could easily become (02)__________if we do not make an effort to
protect them. In some cases, animals are hunted for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies.
Some birds, such as parrots, are caught (3)_________and sold as pets. For many animals and birds the
problem is that their habitat - the place where they live - is disappearing. More land is used for farms, for
houses or industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were. Farmers use powerful
chemicals to help them to grow better crops, but these chemicals pollute the environment and (4) _______
wildlife. The most successful animals on earth – human beings - will soon be the only ones (5) ___ ,
unless we can solve this problem.
Question 01: A. threat B. problem C. danger D. vanishing
Question 02: A. disappeared B. vanished C. extinct D. empty
Question 03: A. for life B. alive C. lively D. for living
Question 04: A. spoil B. wound C. wrong D. harm
Question 05: A. left B. over C. staying D. survive
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 ofprimary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 06: A. confidence B. dependence C. reference D. conference
Question 07: A. comedian B. military C. authentic D. eventual
Read the following pasage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
As heart disease continues to be the number-one killer in the United States, researchers have become
increasingly interested in identifying the potential risk factors that trigger heart attacks. High-fat diets and
"life in the fast lane" have long been known to contribute to the high incidence of heart failure. But
according to new studies, the list of risk factors may be significantly longer and quite surprising.
Heart failure, for example, appears to have seasonal and temporal patterns. A higher percentage of heart
attacks occur in cold weather, and more people experience heart failure on Monday than on any other day
of the week. In addition, people are more susceptible to heart attacks in the first few hours after waking.
Cardiologists first observed this morning phenomenon in the mid-1980, and have since discovered a
number of possible causes. An early-morning rise in blood pressure, heart rate, and concentration of heart
stimulatin hormones, plus a reduction of blood flow to the heart, may all contribute to the higher
incidence of heart attacks between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 10:00 A.M.
In other studies, both birthdays and bachelorhood have been implicated as risk factors. Statistics reveal
that heart attack rates increase significantly for both females and males in the few days immediately
preceding and following their birthdays. And unmarried men are more at risk for heart attacks than their
married counterparts. Though stress is thought to be linked in some way to all of the aforementioned risk
factors, intense research continues in the hope of further comprehending why and how heart failure is
triggered .
Question 08. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Risk factors in heart attacks B. Seasonal and temporal pattern of heart attacks
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C. Cardiology in the 1980s D. Diet and stress as factors in heart attacks
Question 09. The word “trigger” as used in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. involve B. affect C. cause D. encounter
Question 10. What do the second and the third paragraphs of the passage mainly discuss?
A. The link between heart attacks and marriage
B. Unusual risk factors in heart attacks
C. Age and gender factors in heart attacks
D. Myths about lifestyles and heart attacks
Question 11. The phrase “susceptible to” in the second paragraph could best be replaced by _______.
A. aware of B. affected by C. accustomed to D. prone to
Question 12. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a possible cause of any heart attacks?
A. Decreased blood flow to the heart B. Increased blood pressure
C. Lower heart rate D. Increase in hormones
Question 13. Which of the following is NOT cited as a possible risk factor?
A. Having a birthday B. Getting married
C. Eating fatty foods D. Being under stress
Question 14. Which of the following does the passage infer?
A. We now fully understand how risk factors trigger heart attacks.
B. We recently began to study how risk factors trigger heart attacks.
C. We have not identified many risk factors associated with heart attacks.
D. We do not fully understand how risk factors trigger heart attacks.
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: James is always good as he’s so easy-going.
A. companion B. associate C. company D. partner
Question 15: You should documents displaying personal information before you throw them away.
A. shred B. slice C. rip D. tear
Question 16: Milan is_ for fashion and shopping.
A. prominent B. renowned C. notorious D. distinguished
Question 17: My friend lives in a (n) warehouse in a very fashionable part of town.
A. transformed B. altered C. changed D. converted
Question 18: Ecology is the study of our environment.
A. physical B. ordinary C. normal D. natural
Question 19: There’s an art on at the gallery in town that we really shouldn’t miss.
A. exhibition B. showing C. presentation D. screening
Question 20: The sales are this Monday; I hope I can find that skirt I had my eye on!
A. opening B. returning C. establishing D. starting
Question 21: In England, it is to use a mobile phone when driving.
A. illegal B. lawless C. criminal D. banned
Question 22: Before you enter your card details, make sure it’s a website.
A. strong B. secure C. positive D. reassured
Question 23: You should take regular breaks when using computers so that you don’t___ your eyes.
A. injure B. hurt C. exert D. strain
Question 24: When you travel on the metro, you must be very about pickpockets.
A. sceptical B. alert C. cautious D. suspicious
Question 25: My little brother is so fashion __________ !
A. considerate B. aware C. thoughtful D. conscious
Question 26: Known worldwide by its panda logo, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is dedicated to protecting
________ world's wildlife and the rich biological diversity that we all need to survive.
A. a B. an C. the D. x
Question 27: I don’t think he will ever get the shock of his father's death.
A. over B. through C. by D. off
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: The local government tried to play down the seriousness of the disaster.
A. soften B. diminish C. eliminate D. alleviate
Question 29: He took a vow to abstain from smoking.
A. quit B. involve in C. oppose to D. ban
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 30: I'd prefer Ben to teach me to how to ski.
A. I fancy skiing with Ben as my teacher.
B. How to ski with Ben as my teacher is my favourite.
C. I'd like better to be taught to ski by Ben.
D. I'd rather Ben taught me how to ski.
Question 31: Getting tickets to the festival was a nice gesture.
A. The festival was so good to make a gesture with the tickets.
B. You were so nice to make a gesture with the tickets to the festival.
C. You made a kind gesture to get the tickets to the festival.
D. It was kind of you to get tickets to the festival.
Question 32: It was difficult for me to see in the dark cave.
A. It's very dark in the cave for me to see everything.
B. The cave is too difficult for me to see in the dark.
C. I find it too dark and difficult to see the cave.
D. I hardly can see in the dark cave.
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 33: A. sprout B. soul C. trout D. shout
Question 34: A. lullaby B. destiny C. fantasy D. dynasty
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 35: The report was spoiled by a mass of superfluous detail.
A. coherent B. underlining C. lengthy D. exuberant
Question 36: I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.
A. became conscious B. went to sleep C. started to sleep D. stayed awake
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 37: Rainwater carries unused chemicals from fields into streams or lakes, where various
compounds promote the rate growing of weeds
A. various compounds B. rate growing
C. streams or lakes D. unused chemicals
Question 38: The high temperatures created by fire are necessary for to split open the seed- bearing cones
of lodge pole pines.
A. seed-bearing B. created C. are D. for to split open
Question 39: The world’s rain forests are being cut down at the rate on 3,000 acres per hour.
A. per hour B. on C. rain D. are being
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of
Question 40: ~Ash: "I'm thinking of going to the Hotdog Festival." ~ Ben: " "
A. Yeah, once a year, only in summer.
B. You must be kidding. It’s 120 dollars a day.
C. Not that expensive. I can afford tickets for all of us.
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D. What on Earth is that
Question 41: ~ Ann: “_ ” ~ Becca: "What's so special about it?"
A. We missed the film at the Odeon’s last night
B. She kept her secret marriage from us all.
C. How about going to the Space Museum?
D. Mass media are filled with stories of his resign.
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 42: Who is she? The lady is putting on the red hat.
A. Who is the lady with the red hat?
B. Who is the lady in the red hat?
C. Who is that lady that is putting on the red hat?
D. Who is the lady who is putting on the red hat?
Question 43: He is anxious about leaving for home soon. He has had no news of his family for two weeks.
A. Being anxious about leaving for home soon, he has had no news of his family for two
B. He is anxious about leaving for home soon because he has had no news of his family for two years.
C. He is anxious about leaving for home two weeks earlier so that he has some news of his family.
D. He is anxious about leaving for home two weeks earlier so that he has some news of his family.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
Continents and ocean basins represent the largest identifiable bodies on Earth. On the solid portions
of the planet, the second most prominent features are flat plains, elevated plateaus, and large mountain
ranges. In geography, the term "continent" refers to the surface of continuous landmasses that together
comprise about 29.2% of the planet's surface. On the other hand, another definition is prevalent in the
general use of the term that deals with extensive main lands, such as Europe or Asia, that actually represent
one very large landmass. Although all continents are bounded by the water bodies or high mountain
ranges, isolated main lands, such as Greenland and India-Pakistan areas are called subcontinents. In some
circles, the distinction between continents and large islands lies almost exclusively in the size of a
particular landmass.
The analysis of compression and tension in the earth's crust has determined that continental structures are
composed of layers that underlie continental shelves. A great deal of disagreement among geologists
surrounds the issue of exactly how many layers underlie each landmass because of their distinctive
mineral and chemical composition. It's also quite possible that the ocean floor rests on top of unknown
continents that have not yet been explored. The continental crust is believed to have been formed by
means of a chemical reaction when lighter materials separated from heavier ones, thus settling at various
levels within the crust. Assisted by the measurements of the specifics within crust formations by means of
monitoring earthquakes, geologists can speculate that a chemical split occurred to form the atmosphere,
sea water and the crust before it solidified many centuries ago.
Although each continent has its special features, all consist of various combinations of components that
include shields, mountain belts, intra - cratonic basins, margins, volcanic plateaus, and block-vaulted
belts. The basic differences among continents lie in the proportion and the composition of these features
relative to the continent size. Climatic zones have a crucial effect on the weathering and formation of the
surface features, soil erosion, soil deposition, land formation, vegetation, and human activities.
Mountain belts are elongated narrow zones that have a characteristic folded sedimentary organization of
layers. They are typically produced during substantial crustal movements, which generate faulting and
mountain building. When continental margins collide, the rise of a marginal edge leads to the formation
of large mountain ranges, as explained by the plate tectonic theory. This process also accounts for the
occurrence of mountain belts in ocean basins and produces evidence for the ongoing continental plate
evolution.
Question 44. What does this passage mainly discuss?
A. Continental structure and crust.
B. Continental drift and division.
C. Scientific analyses of continental crusts.
D. Various definitions of the term "continent".
Question 45. According to the passage, how do scientists define continents?
A. As masses of land without divisions. B. As extensive bodies of land.
C. As surficial compositions and ranges. D. As the largest identifiable features.
Question 46. The word "bounded" is closest in meaning to __________.
A. covered B. convened C. dominated D. delimited
Question 47. The author in the passage implies that the disagreement among scientists is based on the fact
that.
A. Continents undergo compression and experience tension.
B. Continents have various underlying layers of crust.
C. Each continent has several planes and shelves.
D. Continents have different chemical make up.
Question 48. According to the passage, what are the differences in the structure of continents?
A. The distinctive features of their elements.
B. Ratios of major components and their comparative size.
C. Climatic zones and their effect on the surface features.
D. The proportional size of continents to one another.
Question 49. The phrase "This process'' refers to .
A. The rise of margins B. Mountain ranges
C. Plate tectonic theory D. Continental collision
Question 50. The word "evidence" in the last line is closest in meaning to .
A. confirmation B. eventuality
C. challenge D. exemplification
TEST 38
TRƯỜNG ĐH SƯ PHẠM HÀ NỘI ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2019
(1)_____in technology have made a lot of changes to our everyday lifestyles, but one of the
biggest has got to be how we read books. Since the invention of the e–book, there has been a significant
change to our reading habits. Given the choice between taking a couple of heavy paperbacks on holiday
or an e–book device like a Kindle, most of us, including our parents and grandparents, would
unsurprisingly opt (2) ___the Kindle.
But what would our lives be like with no books at all? It’s a (3) question.
Some educational specialists are making predictions that in the future we won’t even see books in
classrooms – everything will be done online! (4) _____of the idea of getting rid of books say that there
will always be a need for paper–based versions of materials. However, to be realistic, we have to accept
that there is a (5) _____chance that in a decade’s time schools and classrooms will be book–free! What
do you think of that?
Question 1. A. Progression B. Successes C. Increases D. Advances

Question 2. A. of B. on C. for D. at
Question 3. A. special B. naughty C. funny D. tricky
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Question 4. A. Alternatives B. Contestants D. Opponents D. Enemies
Question 5. A. remote B. far C. long D. distant
Exercise 2: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response
to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 6. Peter and Mike are in the middle of their conversation.
Peter: “If only I hadn’t said that to her.”
Mike: “ ”
A. No, you’ve don’t a good job! B. No worry, that’s nothing.
C. Ah, well, that’s life. D. Yes, you mustn’t have done that.
Question 7. Son: “Why don’t we buy a new car, Dad? This one is too old to go out with my friends.”
Dad: “ We don’t have much money.”
A. You’re right. B. I have to think it up.
C. It’s out of the question now. D. That’s a great idea.
Exercise 3: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) whose
underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 8. A. possession B. dissolve C. dessert D. pessimistic

Question 9. A. penalty B. expedition C. incredible D. determine
WHY DON’T YOU GET A PROPER JOB?
She wants to be a singer; you think she should go for a long–term career with job security and
eventually retire with a good pension. But a new report suggests that in fact she’s the practical one. Why
do parents make terrible careers advisers?
Today’s 14 and 15–year–olds are ambitious. They are optimistic about their prospects, but their
career ideas are rather vague. Although 80% of them have no intention of following in their parents’
footsteps, 69% still turn to their parents for advice. They look at their working future in a different way to
their parents.
A job for life is not in their vocabulary; neither is a dead–end but secure job that is boring but pays
the bills. Almost half the boys surveyed expected that their hobbies would lead them into the right sort of
job, while most girls seemed determined to avoid traditionally female careers such as nursing.
In the past, this might have counted as bad news. Certainly when I was 15, my guidance counsellors
were horrified at my plans to become a writer. I’m glad I didn’t change my plans to suit them. Even so,
their faith in rigid career paths was well–founded. In those days, that was the way to get ahead.
But the world has changed. The global economy is not kind to yesterday’s diligent and dependable
worker. The future belongs to quick–thinking people who are resourceful, ambitious and can take the
initiative. This means that a 14–year–old who sees her working future as a kind of adventure, to be made
up as she goes along is not necessarily being unrealistic.
However, she has to have the training and guidance to help her develop the right skills for today’s
market; not the rigid preparation for a workplace that disappeared twenty years ago. Many young people
are very aware of the pitfalls of the flexible workplace; they understand that redundancy, downsizing
and freelancing are all part of modern working life, but no one is telling them how they might be able to
turn the new rules of the employment game to their advantage. This is what they need to know if they are
to make a life for themselves.
So what is to be done? A good first step would be to change the way in which schools prepare
young people for adult life. The education system is becoming less flexible and more obsessed with
traditional skills at just the time that the employment market is going in the opposite direction.
Accurate, up–to–date information on new jobs and qualifications can help guidance counsellors to
help their students. Young people need solid information on the sort of training they need to pursue the
career of their dreams. Also, a little bit of encouragement can go a long way. If nothing else, a bit of
optimism from an adult can serve as an antidote to the constant criticism of teenagers in the press.
What, then, can we as parents do to help them? The best thing is to forget all the advice that your
parents gave you, and step into your teenager’s shoes. Once you’ve done that, it’s easier to see how
important it is that they learn how to be independent, resourceful and resilient. Give them the courage to
follow their dreams –however odd they might sound right now. In a world that offers economic security
to almost no one, imagination is a terrible thing to waste.
Question 10. What is the writer’s attitude to the changing job market?
A. It is a challenge that must be faced. B. It had made too many people unemployed.
C. It is something that young people are afraid of. D. It has had a negative effect on education.
Question 11. How does the writer think the global economy has affected the employment
market?
A. Workers have to be willing to change jobs. B. Workers are unlikely to receive a pension.
C. It has made workers less dependable. D. It has made work more adventurous.
Question 12. The writer uses the phrase “aware of the pitfalls” to show that young people .
A. feel that modern jobs are too flexible B. know about the problems of modern jobs
C. don’t think they get enough training D. accept that they will be made redundant
Question 13. What kind of employment would teenagers like to have?
A. A job similar to their parents. B. A job that gives them fulfillment.
C. A job that can also be a hobby. D. A job with economic security.
Question 14. The writer feels that most parents .
A. give their children good career advice B. do not tend to be particularly ambitious
C. have very traditional views about work D. have realistic goals for their children
Question 15. How can parents help their children?
A. By trying to think the way they do B. By learning to be courageous
C. By ignoring advice given by others D. By becoming more independent
Question 16. What does the writer believe about her guidance counsellors?
A. That they should have treated her better. B. That the advice they gave was wrong.
C. That they were in some ways right. D. That they had tried to ruin her career.
Question 17. What does the writer feel will happen if the education system does not change?
A. Young people will be discouraged from working.
B. Young people will receive mover criticism in the press.
C. Young people will be unable to fulfill their potential.
D. Young people will not be optimistic about their future.
Exercise 5: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
Question 18. Flats which are both comfortable and reasonably priced are few and far between in the
current context of economic crisis.
A. uncommon B. unusual C. non–standard D. non–existent
Question 19. Gerry didn’t go on the expedition – he made up that part of the story.
A. inventedB. narrated C. unfolded D. recounted
It is not surprising that the birthplace of cola was the hot and humid American South. This region
had long specialized in creating delicious soft drinks. A druggist in Atlanta, Georgia named John
Pemberton created the most well–known drink brand in the world in the 1880s. However, it seems clear
that he had no idea how big it would become.
Like many American pharmacists of the day, Pemberton was opposed to the drinking of alcohol and
wanted to produce a stimulating soft drink. First, he made "the French Wine of Coca," made from the
coca leaf. Then he began to experiment with the cola nut. Eventually, he managed to make a combination
of the two that he thought was sweet, but not too sweet. Deciding that "the two C's would look well in
advertising," he named it Coca–Cola.
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Pemberton's invention caught on fairly quickly. By 1905, "Coke" was being advertised all over the
country as "The Great Natural Temperance Drink." The drink enjoyed additional success since there was
a large and popular temperance movement in the US at that time. In the 1920s, alcohol was outlawed,
and sales of Coke rose significantly. However, they continued to rise even after the law was repeated.
Another reason for Coke's popularity was good business sense. A year after he invented it,
Pemberton had sold Coca–Cola to Asa Griggs Candler for only $283.26! Candler was a marketing genius,
and by the time he sold the Coca–Cola Company in1919, it was worth $25 million.
Question 20. Which of the following would be the best title for the reading?
A. The Invention and History of Coca–Cola
B. Cola is the World’s Most Popular Soft Drink
C. The Temperance Movement and Coke’s success
D. John Pemberton created Coca–Cola.
Question 21. In paragraph 3, the word “outlawed” is closest in meaning to .
A. made legal B. taken to court C. made illegal D. allowed
Question 22. All of the followings are true of Pemberton EXCEPT that .
A. he made “French wine of Coca” from the coca leaf
B. he combined the coca leaf and cola nut to make “French wine”
C. he produced stimulating alcohol from coca leaves and cola nuts
D. he made “French wine of Coca” from the cola nut
Question 23. In paragraph 3, the word “caught on” is closest in meaning to .
A. became popular B. became successful
C. became important D. became legal
Question 24. Which of the following is responsible for Coke’s additional success?
A. The temperance movement B. Its attracting name
C. Pemberton’s good business sense D. Coca–Cola’s great taste
Exercise 7: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
Question 25. Physics and mental exercise has been found to be beneficial to our brains, but scientists
A. learning ability B. has been C. it D. Physics
Question 26. Peacocks are among the most exotic birds in nature; its long tail feathers fan out to
reveal a profusion of vivid colors.
A. fan out B. its C. most exotic D. among
Question 27. It is the job interview that you should be prepared to mention a salary range.
A. salary range B. to mention C. should be D. the job interview
Exercise 8: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentences that
Question 28. He was overconfident. Therefore, he ruined our plan completely.
A. It was because his overconfidence that ruined our plan completely.
B. He was overconfident, which ruined our plan completely.
C. That he was overconfidence ruined our plan completely.
D. It was his overconfidence ruined our plan completely.
Question 29. It was a kind of accident. Nobody was really to blame for it.
A. It was a kind of accident, which nobody was really to blame for.
B. It was a kind of accident for whom was really to blame it.
C. It was a kind of accident for which nobody was really to blame it.
D. It was a kind of accident for which nobody was really to blame.
Question 30. The 2022 FIFA World Cup is an important competition in international football. Almost
everyone around the world is looking forward to it.
A. The 2022 FIFA World Cup is so important a competition in international football that almost
B. The 2022 FIFA World Cup is too important a competition in international football that almost
everyone around the world to look forward to it.
C. So important is the 2022 FIFA World Cup competition in international football that almost
everyone around the world is looking forward to.
D. The 2022 FIFA World Cup is such important competition in international football that almost
Exercise 9: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest
in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 31. You should have persuaded him to change his mind.
A. You didn’t persuade him to change because of his mind.
B. It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t.
C. You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn’t listen.
D. You should persuade him to change his mind.
Question 32. The likelihood of suffering a heart attack rises as one becomes increasingly obese.
A. Heart attacks are happening more and more often, and most of the sufferers are obese.
B. Obesity results in only a slight increase in the probability of having a heart attack.
C. The more obese one is, the higher the chances for a heart attack become.
D. Anyone who is obese is likely to experience a heart attack at any time.
Exercise 10: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from
Question 33. A. wilderness B. commitment C. compliment D. optimism

Question 34. A. require B. confide C. swallow D. eject
Exercise 11: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
Question 35. The eyewitness said that she had seen the scene of the crime.
A. leaving a tall man B. a tall man to leave C. a tall man leaving D. leave a tall man
Question 36. of the tennis players served well in the singles final.
A. Either B. Any C. Neither D. None
Question 37. It was an amazing victory as it was only the second time in a marathon.
A. she had competed B. for her to compete C. she competes D. of competing
Question 38. Our firm is so successful because it is at the cutting of computer technology.
A. fringe B. limit C. verge D. edge
Question 39. “I think I can find the information on my own.” – “ any help, just call me.”
A. Should you need B. Had you needed C. Were you to need D. In case of you need
Question 40. What will happen when the world oil?
A. makes off with B. runs out of C. loses out on D. goes through with
Question 41. I would suggest to your doctor before you diet.
A. you to speak B. that you speaking C. you speak D. to speak
Question 42. Mum was angry because I went out when I .
A. should have been studying B. needn’t have studied
C. must study D. didn’t need to study
Question 43. We had a(n) opportunity to train with the best coach.
A. unique B. once C. only D. lone
Question 44. If you are interested in applying for the vacancy, send in your .
A. mortgage B. paperback C. notice D. résumé
Question 45. The plane left on time so we long.
A. didn’t need to wait B. needn’t have waited
C. mustn’t have waited D. shouldn’t have waited
Question 46. Susan will graduate in June she submits her dissertation on time.
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A. otherwise B. unless C. supposing D. provided
Question 47. Jane is a sympathetic listener. She lent me a(n) when I lost my job.
A. eye B. ear C. mouth D. mind
Question 48. school fees may discourage many students from attending university.
A. Raising B. Improving C. Gaining D. Receiving
Exercise 12: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
Question 49. They haven’t reached agreement on the official songs of the 27th Sea Games.
A. formal B. uncertified C. informal D. approved
Question 50. Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.
A. busy with B. fond of C. free from D. relaxed about
TEST 39
SỞ GD – ĐT HẢI DƯƠNG ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2019
TRƯỜNG THPT HỒNG QUANG Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ THI THỬ LẦN 1 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
Question 1. – Bob: “Our team has just won the last football match.”
- Peter : “ __”
A. Yes, I guess it’s very good. B. Well, that’s very surprising!
C. Yes, it’s our pleasure. D. Good idea. Thanks for the news.
Question 2. This is the communicative exchange at an electric shop.
- The shop assistant. “This is my last portable CD player. I’ll let you have it for sixty dollars.”
- Steven: “ ?”
A. Could you possibly give me fifty dollars B. Can you tell me your favourite type of music
C. Could you give me a discount D. Could you give me your last CD
II. 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 question.
Question 3. Solution to the problem of how to dispose of excess rubbish must find.
A. the problem B. how to dispose C. must find D. Solution
Question 4. A food additive is any chemical that food manufactures intentional add to their products.
A. intentional B. additive C. any chemical D. products
Question 5. A paragraph is a portion of a text consists of one or more sentences related to the same idea.
A. consists of B. sentences C. related to D. A paragraph
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
Question 6. She was to wet behind the ears to be in charge of such demanding tasks.
A. lack of responsibility B. full of experience C. without money D. full of sincerity
Question 7. The storm was unexpected. No one was prepared for it so some people couldn’t excape and
got injured.
A. may be avoided B. should be followed C. can be predicted D. must be prevented
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
Question 8. By the end of last June, I English for five years.
A. studied B. was studying C. had studied D. has studied
Question 9. If she didn’t have to work today, she her children to zoo.
A. will take B. takes C. would have taken D. would take
Question 10. Tom regrets too much time computer games last night.
A. spending … to play B. spending … playing C. to spend … playing D. spend … play
Question 11. You will have a good feeling about yourself and when you do voluntary work.
A. others B. the others C. other D. the other
Question 12. I’ll introduce to you the man support is very necessary for your project.
A. whose B. whom C. that D. who
Question 13. Only professionals can identify different of natural light.
A. expansions B. extensions C. intensities D. weights
Question 14. If oil supplies run out in 2050 then we need to find energy sources soon.
A. alternating B. alternate C. altering D. alternative
Question 15. The man grew up in orphanage in United Kingdom.
A. the/ an B. an/ the C. an/ an D. the/ Ø
Question 16. These days more and more people are aware the importance of
protecting endangered species.
A. with B. on C. of D. up
Question 17. The in my neighborhood are well cared by the authorities.
A. disabilities B. unable C. disabled D. inability
Question 18. Solar energy is not widely used it is friendly to the environment.
A. despite B. because C. since D. although
Question 19. It was advisable that he there alone. It was too dangerous.
A. hadn’t gone B. didn’t go C. doesn’t go D. not go
Question 20. Everybody is tired of watching the same commercials on TV every night, ?
A. aren’t they B. haven’t they C. are they D. don’t they
Question 21. Michael got surprisingly high grades in the final exam. He his lessons
very carefully.
A. can’t have revised B. should have revised C. needn’t have revised D. must have revised
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each
Question 22. I arrived at work. The assistant knocked at the door.
A. Hardly had I arrived at work then the assistant knocked at the door.
B. No sooner had I arrived at work than the assistant knocked at the door.
C. I hardly knew the assistant knocked at the door as I just arrived at work.
D. I had to arrived at work as the assistant knocked at the door.
Question 23. She didn’t take her father’s advice. That’s why she is bored with her work.
A. If she took her father’s advice, she wouldn’t be bored with her work.
B. If she had taken her father’s advice, she wouldn’t have been bored with her work.
C. If she had taken her father’s advice, she wouldn’t be bored with her work.
D. If she takes her father’s advice, she won’t be bored with her work.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
Question 24. The government decided to pull down the old building after asking for the ideas from the
local residents.
A. demolish B. renovate C. maintain D. purchase
Question 25. The adhesive qualities of this new substance far surpass those of all others of its type.
A. dissolving B. sticky C. damaging D. disintegrating
VII. 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 on primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 26. A. benefit B. argument C. vacancy D. apartment
Question 27. A. borrow B. explain C. discuss D. repair
VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in
Question 28. It is said that the man was having business difficulties.
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A. The man was having business difficulties is said.
B. The man is said to be having business difficulties.
C. People said that the man was having business difficulties.
D. The man is said to have been having business difficulties.
Question 29. “I would be grateful if you could send me further information about the job.”, Lee said to
me.
A. Lee thanked me for sending him further information about the job.
B. Lee felt great because further information about the job had been sent to him.
C. Lee politely asked me to send him further information about the job.
D. Lee flattered me because I sent him further information about the job.
Question 30. When he picked up my book he found that the cover had been torn.
A. Picked up, he saw that the cover of the book was torn.
B. The cover had been torn when his book is picked up.
C. Picking up his book, the cover had been torn.
D. On picking up the book, he saw that the cover had been torn.
IX. 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.
Ever since humans inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication.
Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a
language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for
letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression.
Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally;
spelling, however, cannot.
Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A
wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod signifies approval, while
sharking the head indicates a negative reaction. Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in
Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals.
Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people.
While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express
human thoughts and feelings.
Question 31. What is the best title for the passage?
A. The Many Forms of Communication B. The Importants of Sign Language
C. Ways of Expressing Feelings D. Picturesque Symbols of Communication
Question 32. The word “accomplished” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. attained B. meandered C. demoted D. translated
Question 33. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT .
A. verbalization is the most common form of communication
B. the deaf and mute use an oral form of communication
C. ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language
D. there are many forms of communication in existence today
Question 34. Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people?
A. Signal flags B. Picture signs C. Braille D. Body language
Question 35. Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally
EXCEPT for ______.
A. whole words B. expressions C. spelling D. ideas
X. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
Thanks to our modern lifestyle, with more and more time spent sitting down in front of computers than
ever before, the (36) ____ of overweight people is at a new high. As people frantically
search for a solution to this problem, they often try some of popular fad diet being offered. Many
people see fad diet (37) harmless ways of losing weight, and they are grateful to have them.
Unfortunately, not only do fad diet usually fo the trick but also they can actually be dangerous for your
health.
Although permanent weight loss is the goal, few are able to achieve it. Expert estimate that 95 percent of
dieters return to starting weight, or even (38) ___weight. While reckless use of fad diets
can bring some initial results, long-term results are very rare.
Nonetheless, people who are fed up with the difficulties of changing their eating habits often turn to fad
diets. (39) __being moderate, fad diets involve extreme dictary changes. They advise eating
only one type of food, or they prohibit other types of foods entirely. This results in a situation (40) a
person’s body doesn’t get all the vitamins and other things that it needs to stay healthy.
Question 36. A. number B. range C. sum D. amount
Question 37. A. as B. like C. through D. by
Question 38. A. lose B. gain C. reduce D. put
Question 39. A. In spite of B. Rather than C. In addition to D. More than
Question 40. A. what B. where C. which D. why
XI. Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
Amelia Earhart was born in Kansas in 1897. Thirty one years later, she received a phone call that would
change her life. She was invited to become the first woman passenger to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a
plane. The flight took more than 20 hours – about three times longer than it routinely takes today to cross
the Atlantic by plane. Earhart was twelve years old before she ever saw an airplane, and she didn’t take
her first flight until 1920. But she was so thrilled by her first experience in a plane that she quickly began
to take flying lessons. She wrote, “As soon as I left the ground, I knew I myself had to fly.”
After that flight Earhart became a media sensation. She was given a ticker tape parade down Broadway
in New York and even president Coolidge called to congratulate her. Because her record – breaking
career and physical appearance were similar to pioneering pilot and American hero Charles Lindbergh,
she earned the nickname “Lady Lindy.” She wrote a book about her flight across the Atlantic, called 20
Hrs, 40 Min.
Earhart continued to break records, and also polised her skills as a speaker and writer, always advocating
women’s achievements, especially in aviation. Her next goal was to achieve a transatlantic crossing
alone. In 1927 Charles Lindbergh became the first person to make a solo nonstop flight across the
Atlantic. Five years later, Earhart became the first woman to repeat that feat. Her popularity grew even
more and she was the undisputed queen of the air. She then wanted to fly around the world, and in June
1973 she left Miami with Fred Noonan as her navigator. No one knows why she left behind important
communication and navigation instruments. Perhaps it was to make room for additional fuel for the long
flight. The pair made it to New Guinea in 21 days and then left for Howland Island, a tiny island in the
middle of the Pacific Ocean. The last communication from Earhart and Noonan was on July 2, 1937 with
a nearby Coast Guard ship. The United States Navy conducted a massive search for more than two
week but no trace of the plane or its passengers was ever found. Many people believe they got lost
simply ran out of fuel and died.
Question 41. With which of the following subject is the passage mainly concerned?
A. The history of aviation B. Achievements of early aviation pioneers.
C. The achievements of a pioneering aviatrix. D. The tragic death of the queen of air.
Question 42. According to the passage, which of the following statements about Earhart is NOT true?
A. She wrote a book about her solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic, called 20 Hrs, 40 Min.
B. She was in her late twenties when she took her first flight.
C. She is regarded as the female Chare Lindbergh in aviation.
D. In her last adventure, she didn’t take communication and navigation instruments by accident, and
that led to the tragedy.
Question 43. According to the passage, when did Amelia Earhart began her first flight .
A. when she was 12 years old B. when she first saw an airplane
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C. when she started to take flying lessons D. 1920
Question 44. The word “sensation” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. perception B. feeling C. excitement D. hit
Question 45. Amelia Earhart eas called “Lady Lindy” because .
A. She repeated Charles Lindbergh’s feat B. she was the undisputed queen of the air
C. President Coolidge gave her the nickname
D. of her career and her phusical resemblance to Lindbergh
Question 46. The word “undisputed” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to .
A. undeceived B. dissipated C. undoubted D. contemporary
Question 47. The word “it” in the third paragraph refers to .
A. the reason B. communication C. plane D. aviation
Question 48. It may be inferred from the passage that Amelia Earhart .
A. would have continued to seek new adventures and records to break if she had not died at the age
of 39
B. would not have developed her love of flying if she had not been invited to become the first woman
passenger to cross the Atlantic in a plane
C. became too confident and took too many risks to be able to live to old age
D. did not want to return to the Unitted States
XII. 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 question.
Question 49. A. attempts B. conserves C. plays D. studies
Question 50. A. preserved B. damaged C. reduced D. caused
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Question 25: A. in B. away C. off D. over

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Question 33: A. popular B. crowed C. populated D. numerous

Question 25: A. accustomed to B. dislike C. enjoy D. not used to

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Question 1. A. ironically B. especially C. brutally D. bitterly

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Question 1: A. extent B. distance C. length D. measure

Question 16. A. reached B. solved C. passed D. come

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Question 25: A. done B. played C. made D. brought

Question 30: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. the effect of the futurologists' prediction on our lives

B. the effect of telecommunication on our future life

A. Life in 2050 will be much better than that of today.

B. TV will be an indispensable means of communication and business.

A. people will be able to travel around the world in two hours

A. Many forms of entertainment will come to us thanks to computer.

D. Our sources of water for agriculture will increase ten times.

A. is B. enough young C. From D. the government

A. less B. part by part C. a few hundred D. all

Question 46: The living room isn’t as big as the kitchen.

A. The living room is bigger than the kitchen.

B. The kitchen is smaller than the living room.

C. The kitchen is bigger than the living room.

D. The kitchen is not bigger than the living room.

Question 32: A. give B. work C. put D. take

Question 45: A. abundance B. acceptance C. accountant D. applicant

Question 47: A. capital B. ancient C. cancer D. annual

Question 1: A. punctual B. rubbish C. frustrate D. furious

Question 3: A. mailbox B. manner C. mature D. summer

Question 33: A. various B. variety C. variation D. varied

Question 23: A. partnership B. romantic C. actually D. attitude

Question 37: A. days B. dates C. bats D. speaks

Question 38: A. confide B. install C. kidding D. rim

Question 39: A. lead B. cause C. produce D. bring

Question 1. A. Progression B. Successes C. Increases D. Advances

Question 8. A. possession B. dissolve C. dessert D. pessimistic

Question 33. A. wilderness B. commitment C. compliment D. optimism

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