ĐỀ THAM KHẢO SỐ 17 (theo mẫu 2021) KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2021 Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm 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 differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A implanted B entered C upgraded D doubled Question 2: A think B pink C finger D blind 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 happy B helpful C secure D rapid Question 4: A confident B effective C passionate D musical 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: Kate wasn’t at the party last weekend, ? A won’t she B is she C didn’t she D was she Question 6: Waste materials of in a variety of ways A are disposed B dispose C are disposing D have disposed Question 7: His speech made a good impression me A to B in C on D for Question 8: something is to do, the longer it takes to it A Most complicated B The most complicated C More complicated D The more complicated Question 9: All the girls fell in love with the teacher A handsome new American B American new handsome C new handsome American D new American handsome Question 10: It began to snow while we football A were playing B played C have played D play Question 11: The road was slippery it rained heavily this morning A despite B because of C because D although Question 12: He will go to the cinema with his friends A as soon as he has finished his work B when he was finishing his work C until he finished his work D after he had finished his work Question 13: , my father couldn’t go to the party A Having been invited B To invite C Inviting D Being invited Question 14: A computer is a(n) storage device which manages large collections of data A electrically B electronic C electrician D electricity Question 15: My father still hasn’t really the death of my mother A looked after B taken after C gone off D got over Question 16: The biggest fear is that humans might control over robots A gain B keep C lose D take Question 17: Make sure your car runs on unleaded petrol and your home uses sources of energy A recycling B reused C renewable D recyclable Question 18: He had no prior of the language before visiting the country A security B product C literature D knowledge Question 19: I only recently joined the firm so I'm still finding my A arms B feet C fingers D legs 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 20: Animals are being rapidly eliminated by man’s ever-increasing encroachment A terrified B destroyed C attacked D approached Question 21: It is a well-known fact that caffeine is a stimulant So, don’t drink too much A horrible B relaxing C famous D comfortable 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 22: Adding a garage will enhance the value of the house A stabilize B alter C reduce D increase Question 23: I can say for sure that your father will hit the roof if he finds out that you have broken his watch A destroy the house B get angry C repair the roof D become happy 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 24: Mike is going to New York to study next week - Linda: “Have a nice trip!” - Mike: “ ” A Thanks I will call you when I arrive in New York B Don’t mention it C Sorry, I can’t call you later D What a pity Question 25: Tim and David are talking about family life - Tim: “"From my point of view, all family members should share the chores equally "” - David: “ ” A It's a breath taking view B You lied to me C But you're right D There's no doubt about it 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 26 to 30 Ever since it was first possible to make a real robot, people have been hoping for the invention of a machine that would all the necessary jobs around the house If boring and repetitive factory work could be (26) by robots, why not boring and repetitive household chores too? For a long time, the only people who really gave the problem their atten tion were amateur inventors And they came up against a major difficulty That is, housework is (27) very complex It has never been one job, it has always been many A factory robot carries out one task endlessly until it is reprogrammed to something else It doesn't run the whole factory A housework robot, on the other hand, has to (28) different types of cleaning and carrying jobs and also has to cope with all the different shapes and positions of rooms, furniture, ornaments, cats and dogs (29) , there have been some developments recently Sensors are available to help the robot locate objects and avoid obstacles We have the technology to produce the hardware All that is missing is the software - the programs (30) will operate the machine Question 26: A given B made C succeeded D managed Question 27: A actually B likely C seriously D hardly Question 28: A any B little C several D few Question 29: A Because B However C Although D So that Question 30: A who B what C that D where 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 31 to 35 Telecommunicating is a form of computer communication between employees’ homes and offices For employees whose jobs involve sitting at a terminal or word processor entering data or typing reports, the location of the computer is of no consequence If the machine can communicate over telephone lines, when the work is completed, employees can dial the office computer from a distant site and transmit the material to their employers A recent survey in USA Today estimates that there are approximately million telecommuters Although the numbers are rising annually, the trend does not appear to be as significant as predicted when Business Week published “The Portable Executive” as its cover story a few years ago Why hasn't telecommuting become more popular? Clearly, change simply takes time But in addition, there has been active resistance on the part of many managers These executives claim that supervising the telecommuters in a large work force scattered across the country would be too difficult, or, at least, systems for managing them are not yet developed, thereby complicating the manager's responsibilities It is also true that employees who are given the option of telecommuting are often reluctant to accept the opportunity Most people feel that they need regular interaction with a group, and many are concerned that they will not have the same consideration for advancement if they are not more visible in the office setting Some people feel that even when a space in their homes is set aside as a work area, they never really get away from the office Question 31: What is the main idea of the passage? A Telecommuting and reasons why it’s not really popular B How many telecommuters are there in USA? C How to set aside a work area at home D Technologies’ roll in making telecommuting possible Question 32: The word “terminal” in paragraph mostly means A office B table C room D building Question 33: According to the passage, the number of American workers involving in telecommuting is A More than million B More than predicted in Business Week C Fewer than estimated in USA Today D Fewer than last year Question 34: The word “them” in paragraph refers to A systems B telecommuters C executives D responsibilities Question 35: Which of the following is TRUE about the reason why telecommuting has not become popular? A Employees need regular interaction with their families B Employees feel that a work area in their home is away from the office C Employees are worried about the promotion if they are not seen at the office D Employees are ignorant of telecommuting Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42 Unlike these fish, which are actually extinct, the coelacanth is a type of fish that was believed to be extinct However, an unexpected twentieth-century rediscovery of living coelacanths has brought about a reassessment of the status of this prehistoric sea creature that was believed to have long since disappeared from the Earth From fossil remains of the coelacanth, palaeontologists have determined that the coelacanth was in existence around 350 million years ago, during the Palaeozoic Era, more than 100 million years before the first dinosaurs arrived on Earth The most recent fossilized coelacanths date from around 70 million years ago, near the end of the Mesozoic and near the end of the age of dinosaurs Because no fossilized remnants of coelacanths from the last 70 million years have been found, the coelacanth was believed to have died out around the same time as the dinosaurs The prehistoric coelacanth studied by palaeontologists had distinctive characteristics that differentiated it from other fish It was named for its hollow spine and was known to have been powerful carnivores because of its many sharp teeth and a special joint in the skull that allowed the ferocious teeth to move in coordination with the lower jaw It also had a pair of fins with unusual bony and muscular development that allowed the coelacanth to dart around the ocean floor These fins also enable the coelacanth to search out prey trying to hide on the ocean bottom In 1983, a living specimen of the coelacanth was discovered in the catch of a fishing boat off the coast of South Africa, and since then numerous other examples of the coelacanth have been found in the waters of the Indian Ocean This modern version of the coelacanth is not exactly the same as its prehistoric cousin Today’s coelacanth is larger than its prehistoric relative, measuring up to six feet in length and weigh up to 150 pounds However, the modern version of the coelacanth still possesses the characteristic hollow spine and distinctive fins with their unusual bony and muscular structure Question 36: What is the most suitable title for the passage? A Fish that was once extinct B Fish that, surprisingly, is not extinct C Fish that is extinct D Fish that is becoming extinct Question 37: The word “determined” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A announced B indicated C performed D confirmed Question 38: According to paragraph 2, why was coelacanth believed to have died out at the same time as the dinosaurs? A Coelacanth arrived on the Earth at the same time as dinosaurs B Dinosaurs have never appeared on the Earth C No fossilized remnants have been found from the last 70 million years D Palaeontologists didn’t focus on searching Question 39: According to the passage, why are scientists sure that the prehistoric coelacanth was a flesh-eater? A Because of its hollow spine B Because of the shape and movement of the teeth C Because of its unusual bony and muscular development D Because of the size of the skull Question 40: The word “ferocious” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A fierce B furious C precious D weak Question 41: The word “it” in paragraph refers to A coordination B jaw C joint D coelacanth Question 42: What is NOT true about the prehistoric coelacanth, according to the passage? A It measured as much as six feet in length B It was smaller than the modern coelacanth C It had a hollow spine and distinctive fins D It weighed less than 150 pounds Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 43: Some bacteria are extremely harmful, but others were regular used in producing foods A extremely B but C were D used Question 44: The manager will be free soon—you can wait for it here A will B soon C can D it Question 45: Students also appear more formerly dressed and conservative- looking these days A also B formerly C conservative D these days 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: He last shaved the day before yesterday A He didn’t shave the day before yesterday B He hasn’t shaved since the day before yesterday C He has shaved since the day before yesterday D He shaved since the day before yesterday Question 47: "I’ll take the children to the park, " said the husband to his wife A The husband asked the wife to take the children to the park B The husband offered to take the children to the park C The husband insisted on taking the children to the park D The husband requested to take the children to the park Question 48: There is no need for you to leave the house now A You mustn’t leave the house now B You needn’t leave the house now C You have to leave the house now D You should leave the house now Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: You can’t go out tonight You haven’t finished your homework A If you finished your homework, you could go out tonight B I wished you finished your homework, you couldn’t go out tonight C If only you had finished your homework, you couldn’t go out tonight D In case you finish your homework, you could go out tonight Question 50: The soccer team knew they lost the match They soon started to blame each other A Not only did the soccer team lose the match but they blamed each other as well B No sooner had the soccer team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the match C As soon as they blamed each other, the soccer team knew they lost the match D Hardly had the soccer team known they lost the match when they started to blame each other HẾT GIẢI CHI TIẾT 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 implanted B entered C upgraded D doubled Phát âm đuôi “ed” Question 2: A think B pink C finger D blind Kiến thức phát âm A think /θɪŋk/ B pink /pɪŋk/ C big /bɪɡ/ D blind /blaɪnd/ 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 happy B helpful C secure D rapid Kiến thức trọng âm A Happy: /ˈhæp.i/ B Helpful /ˈhelp.fəl/ C secure /sɪˈkjʊər/ D rapid /ˈræp.ɪd/ Question 4: A confident B effective C passionate D musical Kiến thức trọng âm A confident /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/ B effective /ɪˈfek.tɪv/ C passionate /ˈpæʃ.ən.ət/ D musical /ˈmjuː.zɪ.kəl/ 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: Kate wasn’t at the party last weekend, ? A won’t she B is she C didn’t she D was she Kiến thức câu hỏi đuôi Động từ to be wasn’t chủ ngữ Kate, lấy đuôi “was she” Question 6: Waste materials of in a variety of ways A are disposed B dispose C are disposing D have disposed Câu bị động đơn Question 7: His speech made a good impression me A to B in C on D for Giới từ: make a good impression on sb (tạo ấn tượng tốt với đó) Question 8: something is to do, the longer it takes to it A Most complicated B The most complicated C More complicated D The more complicated So sánh kép: The + comparative , the comparative Question 9: All the girls fell in love with the teacher A handsome new American B American new handsome C new handsome American D new American handsome Trật tự tính từ OpSAShCOMP Opinion- Size- Age- Shape- Colour- Origin- Material – Purpose handsome (opinion) new (age) American (origin) Question 10: It began to snow while we football A were playing B played C have played D play Thì Quá khứ đơn + khứ tiếp diễn Tạm dịch: Trời bắt đầu có tuyết rơi chúng tơi _đang chơi bóng đá Question 11: The road was slippery it rained heavily this morning A despite B because of C because Kiến thức liên từ + mệnh đề D although A despite+ cụm danh từ B because of + cụm danh từ C Because: D although: + mệnh đề Tạm dịch: Con đường trơn mưa to sáng Question 12: He will go to the cinema with his friends A as soon as he has finished his work B when he was finishing his work C until he finished his work D after he had finished his work Kiến thức mệnh đề trạng ngữ thời gian S + will + V as soon as S + V(s/es) S + will + V as soon as S+ have/has + VpII(nhấn mạnh tính hồn tất việc) Tạm dịch: Cậu xem phim với bạn cậu hồn thành cơng việc => Phương án A as soon as he has finished his work Question 13: , my father couldn’t go to the party A Having been invited B To invite C Inviting D Being invited Rút gọn mệnh đề trạng ngữ Mệnh đề bị động Having been Vpp/ Vpp Đã mời đến dự tiệc mà bố ko thể đến dự Question 14: A computer is a(n) storage device which manages large collections of data A electrically B electronic C electrician D electricity Kiến thức word form a/an/the+ adj+ N Máy tính thiết bị điện tử lưu trữ để quản lý sưu tập liệu lớn Question 15: My father still hasn’t really the death of my mother A looked after B taken after C gone off D got over Kiến thức cụm động từ A look after : chăm sóc B take after: giống C go off: đổ chuông, nổ D get over: vượt qua, hồi phục Cha chưa thực _vượt qua được_ chết mẹ Question 16: The biggest fear is that humans might control over robots A gain B keep C lose D take Kiến thức kết hợp từ (collocation) Lose control over: kiểm soát Tạm dịch: Nỗi lo sợ lớn người kiểm soát trước robot Question 17: Make sure your car runs on unleaded petrol and your home uses sources of energy A recycling B reused C renewable D recyclable Kiến thức việc lựa chọn từ vựng A Recycling: tái chế B Reused: sử dụng lại C Renewable: tái tạo D Recyclable: tái chế Tạm dịch: Hãy đảm bảo xe bạn chạy dầu khơng chì nhà bạn sử dụng nguồn lượng tái tạo Question 18: He had no prior of the language before visiting the country A security B product C literature D knowledge Kiến thức từ vựng A security: an ninh/ an toàn B product : sản phẩm C literature: văn học D knowledge: kiến thức Tạm dịch: Anh ta khơng có kiến thức ngôn ngữ trước đến thăm đất nước Question 19: I only recently joined the firm so I'm still finding my A arms B feet C fingers D legs Kiến thức thành ngữ Find sb feet: giai đoạn làm quen với môi trường Tạm dịch: Tôi vừa gia nhập cơng ty tơi giai đoạn làm quen với môi trường 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 20: Animals are being rapidly eliminated by man’s ever-increasing encroachment A terrified B destroyed C attacked D approached Từ đồng nghĩa A terrified: sợ hãi B destroyed: phá hủy C attacked : công D approached: tiếp cận Tạm dịch: Các loài động vật nhanh chống bị xóa sổ săn bắt ngày nhiều người Question 21: It is a well-known fact that caffeine is a stimulant So, don’t drink too much A horrible B relaxing C famous D comfortable Kiến thức từ đồng nghĩa Giải thích: well-known = famous A horrible : sợ hãi B relaxing : thư giãn C famous : tiếng D comfortable : thoải mái Dịch nghĩa: Có thật nhiều người biết cafeine chất kích thích, đừng uống nhiều 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 22: Adding a garage will enhance the value of the house A stabilize B alter C reduce D increase Kiến thức từ trái nghĩa: Enhance: thúc đẩy/ tăng cường A stabilize :ổn định B alter: thay đổi C reduce: giảm D increase: tang Thêm nhà để xe nâng cao giá trị nhà Question 23: I can say for sure that your father will hit the roof if he finds out that you have broken his watch A destroy the house B get angry C repair the roof D become happy A destroy the house: phá hủy nhà B get angry: tức giận C repair the roof: sửa mái nhà D become happy: trở nên hạnh phúc/ vui vẻ Tạm dịch: tơi dám bố bạn tức giận ông phát bạn làm vỡ đồng hồ ông 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 24: Mike is going to New York to study next week - Linda: “Have a nice trip!” - Mike: “ ” A Thanks I will call you when I arrive in New York B Don’t mention it C Sorry, I can’t call you later D What a pity Mike đến New York để học vào tuần tới - Linda: "Chúc bạn có chuyến vui vẻ!" - Mike: “ ” A Cảm ơn Tôi gọi cho bạn đến New York B Đừng đề cập đến C Xin lỗi, gọi cho bạn sau D Tiếc thật Question 25: Tim and David are talking about family life - Tim: “"From my point of view, all family members should share the chores equally "” - David: “ ” A It's a breath taking view B You lied to me C But you're right D There's no doubt about it Tim David nói chuyện sống gia đình - Tim: theo quan điểm mình, tất thành viên gia đình nên chia sẻ việc nhà cahs cơng - David: A cảnh đẹp B bạn nói dối C Nhưng bạn D Tơi hồn tồn đồng ý 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 26 to 30 Ever since it was first possible to make a real robot, people have been hoping for the invention of a machine that would all the necessary jobs around the house If boring and repetitive factory work could be (26) by robots, why not boring and repetitive household chores too? For a long time, the only people who really gave the problem their atten tion were amateur inventors And they came up against a major difficulty That is, housework is (27) very complex It has never been one job, it has always been many A factory robot carries out one task endlessly until it is reprogrammed to something else It doesn't run the whole factory A housework robot, on the other hand, has to (28) different types of cleaning and carrying jobs and also has to cope with all the different shapes and positions of rooms, furniture, ornaments, cats and dogs (29) , there have been some developments recently Sensors are available to help the robot locate objects and avoid obstacles We have the technology to produce the hardware All that is missing is the software - the programs (30) will operate the machine Question 26: A given B made C succeeded D managed Giải thích: Phương án D phù hợp nghĩa A given (v.pp.): đưa B made (v.pp.): làm, chế tạo C succeeded (v.pp.): thành công D managed (v.pp.): giải quyết, xoay sở Nếu công việc nhà máy nhàm chán lặp lặp lại (26) _giải quyết_ rơ bốt, cơng việc nhà nhàm chán lặp lặp lại không? Question 27: A actually B likely C seriously D hardly Giải thích: Phương án A phù hợp nghĩa A actually (adv.): thực B likely (adv.): có khả C seriously (adv.): nghiêm trọng D hardly (adv.): khó lịng Đó là, việc nhà (27) _thực ra_ phức tạp Nó chưa cơng việc, ln ln nhiều Question 28: A any B little C several D few Any (câu phủ định nghi vấn) Little + danh từ khơng đếm Several (vài) Few (ít) Mặt khác, robot làm việc nhà phải làm (28) _một số loại công việc dọn dẹp khuân vác khác phải đối phó với tất hình dạng vị trí khác phịng, đồ đạc, đồ trang trí, mèo chó Question 29: A Because B However C Although D So that A Because (conj.): B However (adv.): nhiên C Although (conj.): D So that (conj.): (29) _Tuy nhiên , có số phát triển gần Question 30: A who B what C that D where Đại từ quan hệ thay cho “the programs” trước để có mệnh đề quan hệ hồn chỉnh “that will operate the machine” 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 31 to 35 Telecommunicating is a form of computer communication between employees’ homes and offices For employees whose jobs involve sitting at a terminal or word processor entering data or typing reports, the location of the computer is of no consequence If the machine can communicate over telephone lines, when the work is completed, employees can dial the office computer from a distant site and transmit the material to their employers A recent survey in USA Today estimates that there are approximately million telecommuters Although the numbers are rising annually, the trend does not appear to be as significant as predicted when Business Week published “The Portable Executive” as its cover story a few years ago Why hasn't telecommuting become more popular? Clearly, change simply takes time But in addition, there has been active resistance on the part of many managers These executives claim that supervising the telecommuters in a large work force scattered across the country would be too difficult, or, at least, systems for managing them are not yet developed, thereby complicating the manager's responsibilities It is also true that employees who are given the option of telecommuting are often reluctant to accept the opportunity Most people feel that they need regular interaction with a group, and many are concerned that they will not have the same consideration for advancement if they are not more visible in the office setting Some people feel that even when a space in their homes is set aside as a work area, they never really get away from the office Question 31: What is the main idea of the passage? A Telecommuting and reasons why it’s not really popular B How many telecommuters are there in USA? C How to set aside a work area at home D Technologies’ roll in making telecommuting possible Dịch nghĩa câu hỏi: Ý đoạn văn gì? A Làm việc từ xa lý khơng thực phổ biến B Có người làm việc từ xa Hoa Kỳ? C Làm để dành khu vực làm việc nhà D Vai trị cơng nghệ việc kiến làm việc nhà khả thi Giải thích: Đoạn văn chủ yếu nói việc làm việc nhà Mỹ, số người làm việc, khó khăn suy nghĩ chủ sử dụng lao động, quản lý người lao động ngun nhân chưa thực phổ biến Question 32: The word “terminal” in paragraph mostly means A office B table C room D building Dịch nghĩa câu hỏi: Từ “terminal” đoạn chủ yếu có nghĩa A văn phòng B bàn C phịng D tịa nhà Giải thích: Từ “terminal” có nghĩa “toà nhà” nên phương án D Question 33: According to the passage, the number of American workers involving in telecommuting is A More than million B More than predicted in Business Week C Fewer than estimated in USA Today D Fewer than last year Dịch nghĩa câu hỏi: Theo đoạn văn, số lao động người Mỹ làm việc từ xa A Hơn triệu B Nhiều dự đốn Tuần lễ Kinh doanh C Ít so với ước tính tờ Nước Mỹ ngày D Ít so với năm ngối Giải thích: Thơng tin có câu: “A recent survey in USA Today estimates that there are approximately 8.7 million telecommuters.” Question 34: The word “them” in paragraph refers to A systems B telecommuters C executives D responsibilities Dịch nghĩa câu hỏi: Từ “them” đoạn _ A hệ thống B người làm việc từ xa C giám đốc điều hành D trách nhiệm Giải thích: “… supervising the telecommuters in a large work force scattered across the country would be too difficult, or, at least, systems for managing them are not yet developed, …” Từ “them” thay cho “telecommuters” trước Question 35: Which of the following is TRUE about the reason why telecommuting has not become popular? A Employees need regular interaction with their families B Employees feel that a work area in their home is away from the office C Employees are worried about the promotion if they are not seen at the office D Employees are ignorant of telecommuting Dịch nghĩa câu hỏi: Điều sau ĐÚNG lý việc làm việc từ xa không trở nên phổ biến? A Lao động cần tương tác thường xuyên với gia đình họ B Lao động cảm thấy khu vực làm việc nhà xa văn phòng C Lao động lo lắng khả thăng tiến họ không thấy văn phịng D Lao động khơng biết làm việc nhà Giải thích: Thơng tin có câu: “…many are concerned that they will not have the same consideration for advancement if they are not more visible in the office setting.” Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42 Unlike these fish, which are actually extinct, the coelacanth is a type of fish that was believed to be extinct However, an unexpected twentieth-century rediscovery of living coelacanths has brought about a reassessment of the status of this prehistoric sea creature that was believed to have long since disappeared from the Earth From fossil remains of the coelacanth, palaeontologists have determined that the coelacanth was in existence around 350 million years ago, during the Palaeozoic Era, more than 100 million years before the first dinosaurs arrived on Earth The most recent fossilized coelacanths date from around 70 million years ago, near the end of the Mesozoic and near the end of the age of dinosaurs Because no fossilized remnants of coelacanths from the last 70 million years have been found, the coelacanth was believed to have died out around the same time as the dinosaurs The prehistoric coelacanth studied by palaeontologists had distinctive characteristics that differentiated it from other fish It was named for its hollow spine and was known to have been powerful carnivores because of its many sharp teeth and a special joint in the skull that allowed the ferocious teeth to move in coordination with the lower jaw It also had a pair of fins with unusual bony and muscular development that allowed the coelacanth to dart around the ocean floor These fins also enable the coelacanth to search out prey trying to hide on the ocean bottom In 1983, a living specimen of the coelacanth was discovered in the catch of a fishing boat off the coast of South Africa, and since then numerous other examples of the coelacanth have been found in the waters of the Indian Ocean This modern version of the coelacanth is not exactly the same as its prehistoric cousin Today’s coelacanth is larger than its prehistoric relative, measuring up to six feet in length and weigh up to 150 pounds However, the modern version of the coelacanth still possesses the characteristic hollow spine and distinctive fins with their unusual bony and muscular structure Question 36: What is the most suitable title for the passage? A Fish that was once extinct B Fish that, surprisingly, is not extinct C Fish that is extinct D Fish that is becoming extinct Dịch nghĩa câu hỏi: Tiêu đề phù hợp cho đoạn văn gì? A Lồi cá tuyệt chủng B Lồi cá đáng ngạc nhiên khơng tuyệt chủng C Loài cá tuyệt chủng D Loài cá tuyệt chủng Giải thích: Đoạn văn chủ yếu nói cá vây tay tưởng chừng tuyệt chủng với loài khủng long thực chúng tồn Trái đất Question 37: The word “determined” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A announced B indicated C performed D confirmed Dịch nghĩa câu hỏi: Từ “determined” đoạn gần nghĩa với _ A công bố B định C thực D xác nhận Giải thích: determined (v.pp.) có nghĩa “xác định”, gần nghĩa với phương án D Question 38: According to paragraph 2, why was coelacanth believed to have died out at the same time as the dinosaurs? A Coelacanth arrived on the Earth at the same time as dinosaurs B Dinosaurs have never appeared on the Earth C No fossilized remnants have been found from the last 70 million years D Palaeontologists didn’t focus on searching Dịch nghĩa câu hỏi: Thep đoạn 2, cá vây tay cho chết lúc với khủng long? A Cá vây tay đến Trái đất lúc với khủng long B Khủng long chưa xuất Trái đất C Không có tàn dư hóa thạch tìm thấy từ 70 triệu năm trước D Các nhà cổ sinh vật học khơng tập trung vào việc tìm kiếm Giải thích: Thơng tin có câu: “Because no fossilized remnants of coelacanths from the last 70 million years have been found, the coelacanth was believed to have died out around the same time as the dinosaurs.” Question 39: According to the passage, why are scientists sure that the prehistoric coelacanth was a flesh-eater? A Because of its hollow spine B Because of the shape and movement of the teeth C Because of its unusual bony and muscular development D Because of the size of the skull Dịch nghĩa câu hỏi: Theo đoạn văn, nhà khoa học chắn cá vây tay thời tiền sử động vật ăn thịt? A Vì cột sống rỗng B Do hình dạng chuyển động C Vì phát triển xương bắp khác thường D Vì kích thước hộp sọ Giải thích: Thơng tin có câu: “It was named for its hollow spine and was known to have been powerful carnivores because of its many sharp teeth and a special joint in the skull that allowed the ferocious teeth to move in coordination with the lower jaw.” Question 40: The word “ferocious” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A fierce B furious C precious D weak Dịch nghĩa câu hỏi: Từ “ferocious” đoạn có nghĩa gần với từ A dội B giận C quý giá D yếu ớt Giải thích: ferocious (adj.) có nghĩa “hung dữ”, gần nghĩa với phương án A Question 41: The word “it” in paragraph refers to A coordination B jaw C joint D coelacanth Dịch nghĩa câu hỏi: Từ “it” đoạn A phối hợp B hàm C khớp D cá vây tay Giải thích: “The prehistoric coelacanth studied by paleontologists had distinctive characteristics that differentiated it from other fish… It also had a pair of fins with” Question 42: What is NOT true about the prehistoric coelacanth, according to the passage? A It measured as much as six feet in length B It was smaller than the modern coelacanth C It had a hollow spine and distinctive fins D It weighed less than 150 pounds Điều KHƠNG cá vây tay thời tiền sử theo đoạn văn? A Nó dài tới sáu feet B Nó nhỏ cá vây tay đại C Nó có cột sống rỗng vây đặc biệt D Nó nặng chưa đến 150 pounds Giải thích: Thơng tin có câu: “Today’s coelacanth is larger than its prehistoric relative, measuring up to six feet in length and weigh up to 150 pounds.” Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 43: Some bacteria are extremely harmful, but others were regular used in producing foods A extremely B but C were D used Lỗi dùng thì: Trong câu vế trước dùng (are) nên vế sau phải dùng thay khứ (were) Question 44: The manager will be free soon—you can wait for it here A will B soon C can D it Lỗi dùng đại từ nhân xưng The manager (số ít- người) ==> phải dùng đại từ "him/ her" thay "it" Question 45: Students also appear more formerly dressed and conservative- looking these days A also B formerly C conservative D these days - Kiến thức: Lỗi cách dùng từ Ngày nay, học sinh ăn mặc lịch cá tính Former: trước Formal: lịch 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: He last shaved the day before yesterday A He didn’t shave the day before yesterday B He hasn’t shaved since the day before yesterday C He has shaved since the day before yesterday D He shaved since the day before yesterday Viết lại câu dùng hồn thành - Lần cuối Đã khơng làm bao lâu/ kể từ Lần cuối anh cạo râu vào ngày hôm  B Anh không cạo râu từ ngày hôm Question 47: "I’ll take the children to the park, " said the husband to his wife A The husband asked the wife to take the children to the park B The husband offered to take the children to the park C The husband insisted on taking the children to the park D The husband requested to take the children to the park "Tôi đưa bọn trẻ cơng viên," người chồng nói với vợ A Người chồng yêu cầu người vợ đưa chơi công viên B Người chồng đề nghị đưa chơi công viên C Người chồng đưa chơi công viên D Người chồng yêu cầu đưa chơi công viên Question 48: There is no need for you to leave the house now A You mustn’t leave the house now B You needn’t leave the house now C You have to leave the house now D You should leave the house now động từ khuyết thiếu no need: không cần thiết => needn’t A: mustn’t : không phép B: needn’t: không cần thiết C: have to: phải D: should: nên Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: You can’t go out tonight You haven’t finished your homework A If you finished your homework, you could go out tonight B I wished you finished your homework, you couldn’t go out tonight C If only you had finished your homework, you couldn’t go out tonight D In case you finish your homework, you could go out tonight Viết lại câu điều kiện loại Question 50: The soccer team knew they lost the match They soon started to blame each other A Not only did the soccer team lose the match but they blamed each other as well B No sooner had the soccer team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the match C As soon as they blamed each other, the soccer team knew they lost the match D Hardly had the soccer team known they lost the match when they started to blame each other kết hợp câu sử dụng đảo ngữ Đội bóng biết thua trận Họ bắt đầu đổi lỗi cho A Khơng đội bóng thua trận mà họ đổi lỗi cho nhau(sai nghĩa) B Ngay đội bóng bắt đầu đổi lỗi cho họ biết họ thua trận(sai nghĩa) C Ngay mà họ đổi lỗi cho họ biết họ thua trận(sai nghĩa) D Ngay đội bóng biết thua trận họ bắt đầu đổi lỗi cho ... B because of C because Kiến thức liên từ + mệnh đề D although A despite+ cụm danh từ B because of + cụm danh từ C Because: D although: + mệnh đề Tạm dịch: Con đường trơn mưa to sáng Question... to the party A Having been invited B To invite C Inviting D Being invited Rút gọn mệnh đề trạng ngữ Mệnh đề bị động Having been Vpp/ Vpp Đã mời đến dự tiệc mà bố ko thể đến dự Question 14: A... hợp từ (collocation) Lose control over: kiểm soát Tạm dịch: Nỗi lo sợ lớn người kiểm sốt trước robot Question 17: Make sure your car runs on unleaded petrol and your home uses sources of energy