BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017

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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 1. A.transfer B. career C. variety D. afraid
Question 2. A. surfaces B.temples C. exercises D. pages

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 3. A. powerful B.remember C. obvious D. primary
Question 4. A. vacant B. factor C. college D.device

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 5. In the future, we will certainly lead a more healthier life.
A.In B. will C.more D. certainly
Question 6. In the end of the story, Cinderella and the prince get married and live happily
together.A. the prince B.In the end C. get married D. happily
Question 7. Rattan, a close relative of bamboo, is often used to make tables, chairs, and other
furnitures. A. furnitures B. a close C. is often D. to make

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 8.Choose the best arrangement of the sentences marked i, ii, iii, iv to make a short
dialogue.
i. I'm afraid I need it today. How about the weekend?
ii. I’m not sure. The brakes aren't working very well.
iii. Isee. We can probably repair that easily. Can you leave the car now?
iv. Good morning, Madam. What’s the problem?
A. i-ii-iii-iv B. i-iv-ii-iii C. iv-ii-iii-i D. iv-iii-ii-i
Question 9. We all believe that a happy marriage should be__________ mutual love.
A.based on B. concerned with C. confided in D. obliged to
Question 10.–Janet: "What a lovely house you have!" -Jane: "_______________"
A. No problem. B.Thank you. Hope you will drop in.
C. Of course not, it's not costly. D. I think so.
Question 11. __________ I get your letter, I will reply to you at once.
A. By the time B. As though C. As soon as D. Now that
Question 12. __________ not to come late, the applicant set out for his job interview.
A. He was advised B. People advised him C.Advised D. Advising
Question 13. __________ the film director, Ben Affleck, was famously left off of the 85th Oscar's
Best Director list of nominees surprised everyone.
A. Although B. What C. Due to D.That
Question 14. According to_______ people, most animal and plant species on earth will soon die
out.
A. optimists B.pessimistic C. pessimists D. optimistic
Question 15. My mother asked me__________.
A. which tertiary institution did I choose B. which tertiary institution I choose
C. which tertiary institution I would choose D. which tertiary institution
will I choose
Question 16.–Mubarak: ''Did you enjoy the movie yesterday?" - Mark: "_______________"
A. Certainly, I'd be glad to. B. Yes, it is warmer than today.
C. Not really. I couldn't follow the story. D. No, I dislike moving.
Question 17. Her boss fired her, __________ made her angry.
A. that B. this C. what D.which
Question 18. You__________ the washing. My sister could have done it for you.
A.needn't have done B. couldn't have done C. hadn't to doD. mustn't
have done
Question 19. These school-leavers are looking forward__________ on campus.
A. living B. to live C. live D.to living

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 20. “How come you didn’t tell me that you would quit the job?” - “_______”
A. Because I know you would make a fuss about it. B. I would love to. Thank you.
C. I found the job so demanding. D. Because I am so bored with it.
Question 21. “I apologize to you for not keeping my promise.” - “ _____”
A. Well, that’s out of question. B. Your apology is accepted.
C. I am grateful to that. D. That was very sweet of you.

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 22. These machines are older models and have to be operated by hand.
A.manually B. spiritually C. automatically D. mechanically
Question 23. In the 1980s, TV viewers began to hook up videocassette players to their TVs.
A. combine B. stop C. fasten D.connect

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 24. One of the reasons why families break up is that parents are always critical of each
other.A. unaware B.supportive C. intolerant D. tired
Question 25. It's discourteous to ask Americans questions about their age, marriage or income.
A. impolite B.polite C. unacceptable D. rude

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 26. As soon as they arrived at the beach, it started to rain.
A. They had no sooner arrived at the beach, it started to rain.
B. No sooner had they arrived at the beach than it started to rain.
C. They had hardly arrived at the beach, it started to rain.
D. It started to rain when arriving at the beach.
 Question 27. We needn’t hurry because there is a delay of about two hours.
A. There is a delay of about two hours and therefore you mustn’t hurry.
B. It is not necessary for you to hurry because there is a delay of about two hours.
C. It is not possible for you to hurry because there is a delay of about two hours.
D. You mustn’t hurry because there is a delay of about two hours.
Question 28. “I wouldn’t apply for that job, Lan, if I were you”, said Minh.
A. Minh advised Lan not to apply for that job.
B. Minh recommended Lan not apply for that job.
C. Minh felt sorry because Lan applied for that job.
D. Minh apologized to Lan for applying for that job.
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 29. He spoke confidently. That impressed me.
A. The thing which impressed me was the confident way he spoke.
B. He spoke confidently, which impressed me.
C. The confident way in which he spoke impressed me.
D. All are correct.
Question 30. He likes the dress. Huong is wearing it.
A. He likes the dress which Huong is wearing it.
B. He likes the dress Huong is wearing it.
C. He likes the dress who Huong is wearing.
D. He likes the dress Huong is wearing.

Question 31: Dad came home. He went out again soon.

A. The time Dad came home, he went out again right then.
B. Hardly did Dad come home when he went out again.
C. No sooner had Dad come home than he went out again.
D. As soon as Dad came home, he went out again at once.

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 32 to 39.
Marjorie Spackman is a legendary figure in the world of publishing. At the height of her powers,
the company she set up ...(32)... sales of over a billion dollars in books and magazines, before she
was pushed out by a hostile takeover and amid rumours of alcoholism. Full of Spine ...(33)... her
life from its humble beginnings in Queensland, Australia, to wealth and riches as a global
businesswoman, with surprising humour. She also has great ...(34)... into an industry which
changed immensely over her 50-year career. In one amusing episode she recounts how far she
went to persuade a top TV host to ...(35)... one of her books for a reading club. Although
Spackman ...(36)... admits her personal life was at times 'chaotic', she claims the boardroom
difficulties she suffered were far more ...(37)... to dissent about future policy and the fact she was a
woman in a world still dominated by men. This is a fascinating ...(38)... which will undoubtedly ...
(39)... to a broad range of readers.
[Source: OUTCOMES, Advanced, Student’s Book, Heinle Cengage Learning, 2012]
Question 32: A. boasted B. grew C. increased D. raised
Question 33: A. traces B. centres C. treats D. originates
Question 34: A. findingsB. breakthrough C. impulse D. insight
Question 35: A. publish B. recall C. condone D. endorse
Question 36: A. freely B. hopefully C. highly D. desperately
Question 37: A. in B. up C. down D. onto
Question 38: A. remembranceB. memory C. memoir D. souvenir
Question 39: A. enjoy B. contribute C. spark D. appeal
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 40 to 45.
Can the school you go to make a massive difference to your life? This is the question that a TV
company wanted to answer, so they ran an experiment. They paid for a 14-year-old boy who
constantly got into trouble and was thrown out of his South London school to go to an exclusive
£15,000 a year boarding school. The experiment was a second chance for 14-year-old Ryan Bell.
He had never had the opportunities that his new classmates at Downside School had. When he was
asked if he might have trouble getting used to a "smart and posh" new school, he simply said,
"Don't worry about me looking like a person with no friends, all 14-year-old guys are the same -
we like cars and girls! I'm certain I won't have any problems."
Ryan's first year at his new school was a definite success. He was coming top in Latin and got
into the rugby team, where he was one of the best. His mother was really proud - she hoped her
son would never have the problems with money she had. His father had left them both when Ryan
was a baby. His mother had always done her best, but admitted she couldn't give Ryan the best
start in life. Now Ryan started talking about going to university and a possible career as a TV
director.
At his old school, Ryan's teachers used to say he was always causing problems but at his new
school Ryan got on very well with the other students. His teachers said he would get through his
GCSE exams easily. There were a few small problems, but at first they weren't considered too
serious. The first one was when Ryan returned home for the holidays and was caught doing
graffiti. It was bad, but the school blamed his friends at home for encouraging him to do it and said
it would be unfair to expect Ryan to "transform overnight". They were less tolerant of the second
incident - Ryan took another boy's mobile phone and even though it was apparently a joke, he was
not allowed to attend school for a week.
After returning to the school which he was enjoying being part of, Ryan went into the nearest
town one evening with some of his friends. At the local disco, he lost his temper and hit another
boy in the face. The incident reflected badly on the school's reputation as the police were called.
Because Ryan had already been in trouble and the regulations were the same for everyone, he had
to be thrown out of school.
This decision was cruel, though the teachers believed his aggression and wrongdoings were
caused by his previous experiences. Everyone agrees that Ryan was doing very well and even
though he failed to complete his education at Downside School, he progressed a long way
educationally and emotionally.
Question 40: The aim of the experiment was to...….
A. find out if the choice of a school matters.
B.show Ryan what an exclusive school was like.
C. help a young boy get out of trouble at school.
D. check how good Downside School was.
Question 41: Ryan's mother ….
A. never had financial problems. B. expected Ryan to go to university.
C. didn't like the experiment. D. offered him the best she could.
Question 42: Ryan's new teachers ….
A. expected him to change at once. B. never tried to justify his manners.
C. didn't punish him in any way. D. blamed his past for his behaviour.
Question 43: The author of the text….
A. describes the role of family background. B. shows how a school can motivate students.
C. encourages the readers to change school. D. criticises the whole experiment.
Question 44: Ryan ….
A. thought he might have some problems. B. wanted his mother to be proud of him.
C. was worried about making friends. D. was optimistic about joining the school.
Question 45: At Downside School….
A. some students are treated differently.
B. students are not allowed to go to discos.
C. all students have to follow the same rules.
D. a few students have too much freedom.

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 46 to 50.
The meaning of silence varies among cultural groups. Silences may be thoughtful, or they
may be blank and empty when the individual has nothing to say. A silence in a conversation may
also indicate stubbornness and resistance, apprehension, or discomfort. Silence may be viewed by
some cultural groups as extremely uncomfortable; therefore, attempts may be made to fill every
gap with conversation. Persons in other cultural groups value silence and see it as essential to
understanding a person’s needs.

Many American Indians have this latter view of silence, as do some traditional Chinese and
Japanese persons. Therefore, when one of these persons is speaking and suddenly stops, what may
be implied is that the person wants the nurse to consider the content of what has been said before
continuing.

Other cultures may use silence in yet other ways. For example, English and Arabic persons
use silence for privacy, whereas Russian, French, and Spanish persons may use silence to indicate
agreement between parties. Some persons in Asian cultures may view silence as a sign of respect,
particularly toward an elder. Mexicans may use silence when instructions are given by a person in
authority rather than showing the disrespect of disagreement.

Nurses need to be aware of the possible meanings of silence so that personal anxiety does not
promote the silence to be interrupted prematurely or to be nontherapeutic. A nurse who
understands the therapeutic value of silence can use this understanding to enhance the care of
clients from other cultures.
Question 46: What does the author say about silence in conversations?

A. It implies anger B. It promotes friendship

C. It is culture-specific D. It is content-based

Question 47: Which of the following people might regard silence as a call for careful thought?

A. The Japanese B. The French C. The Mexicans D. The Russians

Question 48: What does the author advise nurses to do about silence?
 A. Let it continue as the patient pleases B. Break it while treating patients

C. Evaluate its harm to patients D. Make use of its healing effects

Question 49: The word “essential” in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.

A. necessary B. dispensable C. indicative D. insignificant

Question 50: What may be the best title for the text?

A. Sound and Silence B. What It Means to Be Silent

C. Silence to Native Americans D. Speech Is Silver; Silence Is Gold