GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 148 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mark(s) Mã Phách ……… 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 01 to 08 The Japan of the mid-19 th century was a shadow of the modern economic juggernaut that is now one of the world's leading traders For hundreds of years, Japan had been secluded from the outside world by the strict policies of the rulers of Japan, the Tokugawa shoguns With the exception of one Dutch ship per year at the port of the Nagasaki, the Japanese refused to deal with foreign ships or nations Sailors shipwrecked on the Japanese islands were treated harshly and often imprisoned Passing vessels were refused food, water, and other provisions With a goal to right these wrongs and to open Japan to trade, in 1853, the United States sent its most capable man, Admiral Matthew Perry, and four warships to open Japan to the rest of the world The consequences of those actions are still being felt today In the 17 th century, the Japanese had opened their doors briefly to the Dutch and allowed a trading station and Christian enclave in Nagasaki Guns were Imported as part of this trade, and they were one of the reasons for a great upheaval that engulfed Japan for many decades, as a civil war raged between powerful shoguns, or warlords Finally, Tokugawa emerged as the victor and claimed the lordship of Japan During these upheavals, the emperor and his family had stood by wielding no power and existed merely as a figurehead Soon after the civil war, the Japanese abandoned the use of guns and the art of the gun making When Admiral Perry and his fleet arrived in 1853, they were defenseless against his awesome firepower Perry had three main purposes when he arrived in Japan: open the country to American trade, get an agreement to use Japan as a coaling and provisioning station for American vessels, and provide guarantees that Japan would aid shipwrecked American sailors He wished to deal only with the highest officials and rebuffed Japanese attempts to foster lowerlevel emissaries on him He sailed away to examine further the coast of Taiwan as a possible coaling station but returned to Japan the following spring in March 1854 This time, under threat of naval bombardment, the Japanese relented and finally signed the Treaty of Kanagawa on March 31, 1854 In addition to the three main items, the Japanese agreed to allow an American consulate to be established At first, only Nagasaki was open to American trade, but the treaty stipulated that, after five years, other ports would be opened The consequences of these events were far reaching for Japan and the world Within a few years, foreign currency began to flow to Japan, which upset its economy and caused rising inflation This was a precursor to the fall of the Tokugawa shoguns and the return of the emperor as the leader of Japanese affairs in 1868 The Emperor Meiji then set a clear path for his nation, not wanting Japan to be under the heel of the foreigners who now clamored at the heel of the foreigners of his land Meiji sent sailors to England to learn how to build ships and fight a modern naval war, invited German army officers to train his soldiers, and made deals with many companies to modernize Japan's Industry, transportation, and communications In fact, the efforts were so successful that, by the 1980s, the world began to view Japan as one of the great powers, more so after idefeated both China and Russia on land and at sea in two local wars The Russian defeat was even more astonishing since the Europeans were unused to losing to those they considered their inferiors Japan's rapid Industrialized and militarization had dreadful consequences for Asia, as Meiji's grandson Hirohito led the nation down the path to world war, which ultimately saw the destruction of much of Japan The shock of this defeat still echoes through Japanese history, as does the arrival of Perry and his warships so long ago His efforts opened Japan to the world Unknowingly, he unleashed a powerful force, with the Japanese not willing to be subjugated to foreign domination In the long run, Japan has become part of the global culture and has offered more to the world than could have ever been imagined when Perry's ships first dropped anchor on that fateful day in the past Question 1: According to paragraph 3, the Treaty of Kanagawa was agreed to by the Japanese A because they wanted to have relations with American B against wishes under the threat of force of arms C In order to gain an advantage over the Americans D because the realized they could not be secluded forever Question 2: According to paragraph 4, in order to modernize Japan, Emperor Meiji relied on A experts from outside of Japan B the expertise of his own people C educating his people in new skills D the capital from trade links Question 3: According to paragraph 2, during the Tokugawa shogun period, the Japanese emperor A did not challenge the power of the shoguns B was quite unknown to the Japanese people C shared power with the shoguns but was secondary D was a symbol and not the real ruler of Japan Question 4: The world "secluded" in the passage is closest in meaning to A removed B reserved C isolated D hidden Question 5: According to paragraph 1, all of the following are correct about Japan's dealings with foreigners in the midnineteenth century EXCEPT A They had a very limited foreign trade B Shipwrecked sailors were badly treated C No ships were allowed to visit Japan D Ships In need were not helped by Japan Question 6: According to paragraph 3, Admiral Perry's mission to Japan eventually A achieved exactly what he wanted B achieved some but not all of his objectives C achieved more than he had expected D failed to achieve any concrete objectives Question 7: The word "they" in the passage refers to A the emperor and his family B the Japanese C powerful shoguns D Admiral Perry and his fleet Question 8: It can be inferred from paragraph that the Japanese abandoned gun making because guns A went against the Japanese idea of a warrior B were blamed for helping cause the long civil war C were difficult and expensive to make In Japan D were the products of foreigners and thus forbidden Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 9: the problem of water pollution gets more serious, the government is searching for a way to deal with it A Because B Although C However D Providing Question 10: The death toll in the devastating earthquake and tsunami to rise A expected B are expected C expect D is expected Question 11: Cultural diversity supports the idea that every person can a unique and positive contribution to the larger society because of, rather than in spite of, their differences A take B make C pay D lead Question 12: .before I realized that I had made a big mistake A It turned out B It wasn't long C It was impossible D It was a pity Question 13: Steve his chances of passing by spending too much time on the first question A threw in B threw out C threw away D threw off Question 14: Though his family is to be seen, everybody isn't giving up hope A nowhere B somewhere C everywhere D anywhere Question 15: He had already learned the news I .the trouble to phone him about it A needn't have taken B should have taken C could have taken D mustn't have taken Question 16: He was especially interested in such work, and had recently helped to organize the first Brazilian school for deaf-mutes at Rio de Janeiro A humanitarian B humanity C human D humanistic Question 17: Almost four in five people around the world believe that , a poll for the BBC World service suggests A fundamental right accessing the Internet is B the fundamental right iaccess the Internet C the Internet, which people access to, is a fundamental right D access the Internet is a fundamental right Question 18: For years scientists have been worried about the of air pollution on the earth's natural conditions A cause B result C account D effect Question 19: .the students go to college in their teens every year A A lots of B A good many C A plenty of D A good many of Question 20: Never before .as rapidly as during the last decades A technology is developing B has technology developed C has developed technology D technology has developed 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 21: Rainforests are being cut and burning at such a speed that they will disappear from the earth in the near future A from B burning C are being cut D such a speed Question 22: Adult education programs must be designed so the diverse needs of the participants in mind A must be B so C in mind D needs Question 23: Water pollution makes streams, lakes, and coastal water unpleasant to look at, to smell, and to swim in, as well as preventing us from drinking it without filtration A it B coastal water C unpleasant D preventing 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 24 to 30 Global emissions of carbon dioxide from fossil fuel burning jumped by the largest amount on record in 2010 Emissions rose 5.9 percent in 2010, according to an analysis released on Sunday by the Global Carbon Project Scientists said the increase was almost certainly the largest absolute jump in any year since the Industrial Revolution The increase solidified a trend of everrising emissions that will make it difficult, if not impossible, to stop severe climate change in coming decades The burning of coal represented more than half of the growth in emissions, the analysis found In the United States, emissions dropped by a remarkable percent in the year of 2009, but rose by over percent in 2010, the new analysis shows "Each year, emissions go up, and there's another year of negotiations, another year of indecision," said Glen P Peters, a researcher at the Centre for International Climate and Environmental Research "There's no evidence that this path we've been following in the last 10 years Is going to change." Scientists say the rapid growth of emissions is warming the Earth and putting human welfare at long-term risk But their increasingly urgent pleas that society find a way to limit emissions have met sharp political resistance In many countries because doing so would involve higher energy costs The new figures show a continuation of a trend in which developing countries have surpassed the wealthy countries in their overall greenhouse emissions In 2010, the burning of fossil fuels and the production of cement sent more than nine billion tons of carbon into the atmosphere, the new analysis found, with 57 percent of that coming from developing countries On the surface, the figures of recent years suggest that wealthy countries have made headway in stabilizing their emissions But Dr Peters pointed out that, in a sense, the rich countries have simply exported some of them The fast rise in developing countries has been caused to a large extent by the growth of energy-intensive manufacturing industries that make goods that rich countries import "All that has changed Iis the location in which the emissions are being produced," Dr Peters said Many countries, as part of their response to the economic crisis, invested billions in programs designed to make their energy systems greener While it is possible, the new numbers suggest they have had little effect so far (Source: www.nytimes.com) Question 24: According to the passage, the report found that the burning coal accounts for of the increase in total emissions A more than half B over percent C only about percent D one-third Question 25: Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A Developing countries will produce less emissions with economic development B Emissions in the United States dropped by about percent in 2010 C There is a long way to go for many countries to limit the fast growth of emissions D Over 50 percent of the growth iemissions resulted from the burning of fossil fuels Question 26: What is the main idea of this passage? A the possible climate change in future decades B an analysis released by the Global Carbon Project C the record jump in carbon dioxide emissions D the main harm of greenhouse gases Question 27: The word "urgent" in the passage is closest in meaning to A related B unsolved C pressing D needful Question 28: According to Glen P Peters, we can learn that A rich countries actually take more responsibility for the growth of emissions B some countries negotiate together yearly whether to reduce the amounts of emissions C the rapid growth of emissions contributes to potential risks for humans D human beings will follow the same path of negotiations In the next 10 years Question 29: The phrase "On the surface" in the seventh paragraph means most nearly the same as A To all intents and purposes B Judging from what can be seen C Just the tip of the iceberg D Not thought about deeply or thoroughly Question 30: Many governments in the world resist limiting emissions because A It Is not the best way to solve such problems B they are unwilling to accept higher energy costs C they don't realize the risks of carbon emissions D it would probably harm human welfare in the long run 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 31: ~ Kay: "How kind, you really shouldn't have bothered." ~ Frank: " " A Don't worry, I didn't bother B It was nothing, really C Why not? I was happy D It was a very good thing Question 32: ~ Peter: "Do you mind if I put the television on?" ~ Susan: " " A Not mention it B It's no matter to me C No, not in the least D You are welcome 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 33: The general progress of science and technology and their application to endogenous socio-economic development lie at the heart of many of the problems confronting mankind today, and that the solutions to these problems A are things which are the most dispensable B are things which exist temporarily C are things whose role is the most fundamental D are things that are always in need of blood Question 34: The prevailing attitude among experts is that the economy will continue to fluctuate between periods of growth and periods of decline A stay unchanged B vary C oscillate D remain unstable Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 35: In choosing your career, you should follow your heart, but you also need to be rational A making decisions because of relationships B making decision because of profits C making decisions using strong emotion of feeling D making decisions based on intelligent thinking Question 36: Some of the potential dangers to cows treated with synthetic bovine growth hormone were brought into light through the effort of some scientist A related B certain C obvious D possible 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 37: A drug may affect several functions, even though it's targeted at only one A However effective a drug may be, its functions have to be several B Despite various other uses, a drug usually has a function for a special effect C A drug is taken for a specific purpose, but it may have a range of other effects D The functions expected of a drug are various even if it is used for a specific disease Question 38: Most politicians think about fulfilling their earlier promises only in an election year A When an election comes, some politicians forget to fulfill their responsibilities B When politicians have fulfilled their promises, they want to hold an election C It Is not until the election year that most politicians pretend to fulfill their commitment, but nothing D Many politicians don't seem to remember to keep their earlier promises until the elections approach Question 39: "If you touch my iPad again, I'll tell mother," said my elder brother A My elder brother tried to convince me that touching his iPad again Is unallowed B My elder brother advised me to tell mother if I touched his iPad again C My elder brother said that he would tell mother if I touched his iPad again D My elder brother threatened to tell mother if I touched his iPad again 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 40: I think my hair looks fine My mother believes it needs a little more brushing A Either my mother believes it needs a little more brushing or I think my hair looks fine B I think my hair looks fine, but my mother believes it needs a little more brushing C I think my hair looks so fine that my mother believes it needs a little more brushing D Not only I think my hair looks fine, but my mother also believes it needs a little more brushing Question 41: We can protect the world in which we live We, for example, can grow more trees and recycle rubbish A We can protect the world in which we live, growing more trees and recycle rubbish B We can protect the world in which we live by growing more trees and recycling rubbish C We can protect the world in which we live as well as we can grow more trees and recycle rubbish D We can protect the world in which we live such as growing more trees and recycling rubbish 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 42 to 46 Teaching English as a foreign language can be a great way to travel the world and earn money at the same time However, some graduates actually like the idea of (42) a career in teaching English long-term, and there are numerous courses at various (43) of teaching, from the fast-track TEFL to a diploma or masters To find the right course a good place to start is TEFL.com a website with lots of relevant information and helpful advice, Including a comprehensive list of institutions in the UK offering TEFL courses The site also offers a job search facility to assist qualified students (44) finding work When deciding which course to take, the best bet is to look at what your needs are If you want a career in teaching English then definitely find one designed for that (45) , like an MA or diploma; but if you want to travel around the world, then a shorter course which will supply you with teaching skills Some countries, like Japan, will employ people without a teaching qualification as (46) as the teacher is a native speaker of English However, most countries now expect a qualification (Adapted from "Earn After You Learn"by Kate Harvey) Question 42:A hunting Question 43:A categories Question 44:A for Question 45:A function Question 46:A soon B tracking B levels B at B purpose B long C following C classes C to C use C far D chasing D groups D in D aim D well 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 47:A demolish B substantial C dramatic D terrorist Question 48:A proficiency B electronic C petroleum D equivalent 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 49:A vineyard B ignite C business D Finland Question 50:A change B image C danger D oasis SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 00 trang) Mark(s) ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 755 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……… 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 vineyard B Finland C ignite D business Question 2:A oasis B image C change D danger 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 3: ~ Kay: "How kind, you really shouldn't have bothered." ~ Frank: " " A It was a very good thing B Don't worry, I didn't bother C It was nothing, really D Why not? I was happy Question 4: ~ Peter: "Do you mind if I put the television on?" ~ Susan: " " A You are welcome B It's no matter to me C No, not in the least D Not mention it Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 5: In choosing your career, you should follow your heart, but you also need to be rational A making decisions using strong emotion of feeling B making decision because of profits C making decisions because of relationships D making decisions based on intelligent thinking Question 6: Some of the potential dangers to cows treated with synthetic bovine growth hormone were brought into light through the effort of some scientist A possible B certain C obvious D related 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 07 to 13 Global emissions of carbon dioxide from fossil fuel burning jumped by the largest amount on record in 2010 Emissions rose 5.9 percent in 2010, according to an analysis released on Sunday by the Global Carbon Project Scientists said the increase was almost certainly the largest absolute jump in any year since the Industrial Revolution The increase solidified a trend of everrising emissions that will make it difficult, if not impossible, to stop severe climate change in coming decades The burning of coal represented more than half of the growth in emissions, the analysis found In the United States, emissions dropped by a remarkable percent in the year of 2009, but rose by over percent in 2010, the new analysis shows "Each year, emissions go up, and there's another year of negotiations, another year of indecision," said Glen P Peters, a researcher at the Centre for International Climate and Environmental Research "There's no evidence that this path we've been following in the last 10 years Is going to change." Scientists say the rapid growth of emissions is warming the Earth and putting human welfare at long-term risk But their increasingly urgent pleas that society find a way to limit emissions have met sharp political resistance In many countries because doing so would involve higher energy costs The new figures show a continuation of a trend in which developing countries have surpassed the wealthy countries in their overall greenhouse emissions In 2010, the burning of fossil fuels and the production of cement sent more than nine billion tons of carbon into the atmosphere, the new analysis found, with 57 percent of that coming from developing countries On the surface, the figures of recent years suggest that wealthy countries have made headway in stabilizing their emissions But Dr Peters pointed out that, in a sense, the rich countries have simply exported some of them The fast rise in developing countries has been caused to a large extent by the growth of energy-intensive manufacturing industries that make goods that rich countries import "All that has changed Iis the location in which the emissions are being produced," Dr Peters said Many countries, as part of their response to the economic crisis, invested billions in programs designed to make their energy systems greener While it is possible, the new numbers suggest they have had little effect so far (Source: www.nytimes.com) Question 7: The phrase "On the surface" in the seventh paragraph means most nearly the same as A To all intents and purposes B Just the tip of the iceberg C Not thought about deeply or thoroughly D Judging from what can be seen Question 8: According to the passage, the report found that the burning coal accounts for of the increase in total emissions A only about percent B one-third C more than half D over percent Question 9: What is the main idea of this passage? A the possible climate change in future decades B an analysis released by the Global Carbon Project C the record jump in carbon dioxide emissions D the main harm of greenhouse gases Question 10: The word "urgent" in the passage is closest in meaning to A needful B related C pressing D unsolved Question 11: Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A Developing countries will produce less emissions with economic development B There is a long way to go for many countries to limit the fast growth of emissions C Over 50 percent of the growth iemissions resulted from the burning of fossil fuels D Emissions in the United States dropped by about percent in 2010 Question 12: Many governments in the world resist limiting emissions because A It Is not the best way to solve such problems B they don't realize the risks of carbon emissions C it would probably harm human welfare in the long run D they are unwilling to accept higher energy costs Question 13: According to Glen P Peters, we can learn that A human beings will follow the same path of negotiations In the next 10 years B rich countries actually take more responsibility for the growth of emissions C the rapid growth of emissions contributes to potential risks for humans D some countries negotiate together yearly whether to reduce the amounts of emissions Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 14 to 18 Teaching English as a foreign language can be a great way to travel the world and earn money at the same time However, some graduates actually like the idea of (14) a career in teaching English long-term, and there are numerous courses at various (15) of teaching, from the fast-track TEFL to a diploma or masters To find the right course a good place to start is TEFL.com a website with lots of relevant information and helpful advice, Including a comprehensive list of institutions in the UK offering TEFL courses The site also offers a job search facility to assist qualified students (16) finding work When deciding which course to take, the best bet is to look at what your needs are If you want a career in teaching English then definitely find one designed for that (17) , like an MA or diploma; but if you want to travel around the world, then a shorter course which will supply you with teaching skills Some countries, like Japan, will employ people without a teaching qualification as (18) as the teacher is a native speaker of English However, most countries now expect a qualification (Adapted from "Earn After You Learn"by Kate Harvey) Question 14:A chasing B hunting C following D tracking Question 15:A categories B groups C levels D classes Question 16:A for B at C in D to Question 17:A purpose B aim C use D function Question 18:A long B soon C far D well 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 19: We can protect the world in which we live We, for example, can grow more trees and recycle rubbish A We can protect the world in which we live as well as we can grow more trees and recycle rubbish B We can protect the world in which we live by growing more trees and recycling rubbish C We can protect the world in which we live, growing more trees and recycle rubbish D We can protect the world in which we live such as growing more trees and recycling rubbish Question 20: I think my hair looks fine My mother believes it needs a little more brushing A I think my hair looks fine, but my mother believes it needs a little more brushing B Either my mother believes it needs a little more brushing or I think my hair looks fine C I think my hair looks so fine that my mother believes it needs a little more brushing D Not only I think my hair looks fine, but my mother also believes it needs a little more brushing 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 21: The prevailing attitude among experts is that the economy will continue to fluctuate between periods of growth and periods of decline A stay unchanged B vary C oscillate D remain unstable Question 22: The general progress of science and technology and their application to endogenous socio-economic development lie at the heart of many of the problems confronting mankind today, and that the solutions to these problems A are things whose role is the most fundamental B are things which exist temporarily C are things which are the most dispensable D are things that are always in need of blood 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 23: A drug may affect several functions, even though it's targeted at only one A The functions expected of a drug are various even if it is used for a specific disease B A drug is taken for a specific purpose, but it may have a range of other effects C However effective a drug may be, its functions have to be several D Despite various other uses, a drug usually has a function for a special effect Question 24: "If you touch my iPad again, I'll tell mother," said my elder brother A My elder brother advised me to tell mother if I touched his iPad again B My elder brother threatened to tell mother if I touched his iPad again C My elder brother said that he would tell mother if I touched his iPad again D My elder brother tried to convince me that touching his iPad again Is unallowed Question 25: Most politicians think about fulfilling their earlier promises only in an election year A Many politicians don't seem to remember to keep their earlier promises until the elections approach B It Is not until the election year that most politicians pretend to fulfill their commitment, but nothing C When an election comes, some politicians forget to fulfill their responsibilities D When politicians have fulfilled their promises, they want to hold an election 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 26:A proficiency B petroleum C electronic D equivalent Question 27:A demolish B substantial C terrorist D dramatic 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 28: Rainforests are being cut and burning at such a speed that they will disappear from the earth in the near future A are being cut B such a speed C burning D from Question 29: Water pollution makes streams, lakes, and coastal water unpleasant to look at, to smell, and to swim in, as well as preventing us from drinking it without filtration A preventing B coastal water C it D unpleasant Question 30: Adult education programs must be designed so the diverse needs of the participants in mind A must be B needs C so D in mind Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 31: .before I realized that I had made a big mistake A It turned out B It was a pity C It was impossible D It wasn't long Question 32: He was especially interested in such work, and had recently helped to organize the first Brazilian school for deaf-mutes at Rio de Janeiro A humanistic B human C humanity D humanitarian Question 33: the problem of water pollution gets more serious, the government is searching for a way to deal with it A Because B Providing C However D Although Question 34: Though his family is to be seen, everybody isn't giving up hope A everywhere B nowhere C anywhere D somewhere Question 35: .the students go to college in their teens every year A A plenty of B A good many of C A lots of D A good many Question 36: He had already learned the news I .the trouble to phone him about it A should have taken B mustn't have taken C needn't have taken D could have taken Question 37: Steve his chances of passing by spending too much time on the first question A threw in B threw away C threw out D threw off Question 38: For years scientists have been worried about the of air pollution on the earth's natural conditions A effect B result C cause D account Question 39: Never before .as rapidly as during the last decades A has developed technology B has technology developed C technology has developed D technology is developing Question 40: The death toll in the devastating earthquake and tsunami to rise A are expected B expect C expected D is expected Question 41: Cultural diversity supports the idea that every person can a unique and positive contribution to the larger society because of, rather than in spite of, their differences A lead B make C pay D take Question 42: Almost four in five people around the world believe that , a poll for the BBC World service suggests A the Internet, which people access to, is a fundamental right B access the Internet is a fundamental right C fundamental right accessing the Internet is D the fundamental right iaccess the Internet Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50 The Japan of the mid-19 th century was a shadow of the modern economic juggernaut that is now one of the world's leading traders For hundreds of years, Japan had been secluded from the outside world by the strict policies of the rulers of Japan, the Tokugawa shoguns With the exception of one Dutch ship per year at the port of the Nagasaki, the Japanese refused to deal with foreign ships or nations Sailors shipwrecked on the Japanese islands were treated harshly and often imprisoned Passing vessels were refused food, water, and other provisions With a goal to right these wrongs and to open Japan to trade, in 1853, the United States sent its most capable man, Admiral Matthew Perry, and four warships to open Japan to the rest of the world The consequences of those actions are still being felt today In the 17 th century, the Japanese had opened their doors briefly to the Dutch and allowed a trading station and Christian enclave in Nagasaki Guns were Imported as part of this trade, and they were one of the reasons for a great upheaval that engulfed Japan for many decades, as a civil war raged between powerful shoguns, or warlords Finally, Tokugawa emerged as the victor and claimed the lordship of Japan During these upheavals, the emperor and his family had stood by wielding no power and existed merely as a figurehead Soon after the civil war, the Japanese abandoned the use of guns and the art of the gun making When Admiral Perry and his fleet arrived in 1853, they were defenseless against his awesome firepower Perry had three main purposes when he arrived in Japan: open the country to American trade, get an agreement to use Japan as a coaling and provisioning station for American vessels, and provide guarantees that Japan would aid shipwrecked American sailors He wished to deal only with the highest officials and rebuffed Japanese attempts to foster lowerlevel emissaries on him He sailed away to examine further the coast of Taiwan as a possible coaling station but returned to Japan the following spring in March 1854 This time, under threat of naval bombardment, the Japanese relented and finally signed the Treaty of Kanagawa on March 31, 1854 In addition to the three main items, the Japanese agreed to allow an American consulate to be established At first, only Nagasaki was open to American trade, but the treaty stipulated that, after five years, other ports would be opened The consequences of these events were far reaching for Japan and the world Within a few years, foreign currency began to flow to Japan, which upset its economy and caused rising inflation This was a precursor to the fall of the Tokugawa shoguns and the return of the emperor as the leader of Japanese affairs in 1868 The Emperor Meiji then set a clear path for his nation, not wanting Japan to be under the heel of the foreigners who now clamored at the heel of the foreigners of his land Meiji sent sailors to England to learn how to build ships and fight a modern naval war, invited German army officers to train his soldiers, and made deals with many companies to modernize Japan's Industry, transportation, and communications In fact, the efforts were so successful that, by the 1980s, the world began to view Japan as one of the great powers, more so after idefeated both China and Russia on land and at sea in two local wars The Russian defeat was even more astonishing since the Europeans were unused to losing to those they considered their inferiors Japan's rapid Industrialized and militarization had dreadful consequences for Asia, as Meiji's grandson Hirohito led the nation down the path to world war, which ultimately saw the destruction of much of Japan The shock of this defeat still echoes through Japanese history, as does the arrival of Perry and his warships so long ago His efforts opened Japan to the world Unknowingly, he unleashed a powerful force, with the Japanese not willing to be subjugated to foreign domination In the long run, Japan has become part of the global culture and has offered more to the world than could have ever been imagined when Perry's ships first dropped anchor on that fateful day in the past Question 43: According to paragraph 4, in order to modernize Japan, Emperor Meiji relied on A the expertise of his own people B the capital from trade links C experts from outside of Japan D educating his people in new skills Question 44: According to paragraph 2, during the Tokugawa shogun period, the Japanese emperor A did not challenge the power of the shoguns B shared power with the shoguns but was secondary C was a symbol and not the real ruler of Japan D was quite unknown to the Japanese people Question 45: According to paragraph 3, the Treaty of Kanagawa was agreed to by the Japanese A because they wanted to have relations with American B against wishes under the threat of force of arms C In order to gain an advantage over the Americans D because the realized they could not be secluded forever Question 46: According to paragraph 1, all of the following are correct about Japan's dealings with foreigners in the midnineteenth century EXCEPT A Shipwrecked sailors were badly treated B They had a very limited foreign trade C Ships In need were not helped by Japan D No ships were allowed to visit Japan Question 47: It can be inferred from paragraph that the Japanese abandoned gun making because guns A were difficult and expensive to make In Japan B were blamed for helping cause the long civil war C went against the Japanese idea of a warrior D were the products of foreigners and thus forbidden Question 48: The world "secluded" in the passage is closest in meaning to A isolated B reserved C removed D hidden Question 49: According to paragraph 3, Admiral Perry's mission to Japan eventually A achieved exactly what he wanted B achieved some but not all of his objectives C failed to achieve any concrete objectives D achieved more than he had expected Question 50: The word "they" in the passage refers to A powerful shoguns B Admiral Perry and his fleet C the Japanese D the emperor and his family SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 543 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mark(s) Mã Phách ……… 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 ignite B Finland C business D vineyard Question 2:A oasis B change C image D danger 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 substantial B demolish C dramatic D terrorist Question 4:A equivalent B electronic C petroleum D proficiency Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 5: In choosing your career, you should follow your heart, but you also need to be rational A making decisions because of relationships B making decisions using strong emotion of feeling C making decisions based on intelligent thinking D making decision because of profits Question 6: Some of the potential dangers to cows treated with synthetic bovine growth hormone were brought into light through the effort of some scientist A related B possible C obvious D certain 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 7: ~ Peter: "Do you mind if I put the television on?" ~ Susan: " " A No, not in the least B It's no matter to me C Not mention it D You are welcome Question 8: ~ Kay: "How kind, you really shouldn't have bothered." ~ Frank: " " A Why not? I was happy B Don't worry, I didn't bother C It was nothing, really D It was a very good thing Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 9: The prevailing attitude among experts is that the economy will continue to fluctuate between periods of growth and periods of decline A remain unstable B oscillate C vary D stay unchanged Question 10: The general progress of science and technology and their application to endogenous socio-economic development lie at the heart of many of the problems confronting mankind today, and that the solutions to these problems A are things whose role is the most fundamental B are things that are always in need of blood C are things which are the most dispensable D are things which exist temporarily 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 11: Rainforests are being cut and burning at such a speed that they will disappear from the earth in the near future A are being cut B such a speed C from D burning Question 12: Water pollution makes streams, lakes, and coastal water unpleasant to look at, to smell, and to swim in, as well as preventing us from drinking it without filtration A coastal water B preventing C unpleasant D it Question 13: Adult education programs must be designed so the diverse needs of the participants in mind A must be B so C needs D in mind 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 14 to 20 Global emissions of carbon dioxide from fossil fuel burning jumped by the largest amount on record in 2010 Emissions rose 5.9 percent in 2010, according to an analysis released on Sunday by the Global Carbon Project Scientists said the increase was almost certainly the largest absolute jump in any year since the Industrial Revolution The increase solidified a trend of everrising emissions that will make it difficult, if not impossible, to stop severe climate change in coming decades The burning of coal represented more than half of the growth in emissions, the analysis found In the United States, emissions dropped by a remarkable percent in the year of 2009, but rose by over percent in 2010, the new analysis shows "Each year, emissions go up, and there's another year of negotiations, another year of indecision," said Glen P Peters, a researcher at the Centre for International Climate and Environmental Research "There's no evidence that this path we've been following in the last 10 years Is going to change." Scientists say the rapid growth of emissions is warming the Earth and putting human welfare at long-term risk But their increasingly urgent pleas that society find a way to limit emissions have met sharp political resistance In many countries because doing so would involve higher energy costs The new figures show a continuation of a trend in which developing countries have surpassed the wealthy countries in their overall greenhouse emissions In 2010, the burning of fossil fuels and the production of cement sent more than nine billion tons of carbon into the atmosphere, the new analysis found, with 57 percent of that coming from developing countries On the surface, the figures of recent years suggest that wealthy countries have made headway in stabilizing their emissions But Dr Peters pointed out that, in a sense, the rich countries have simply exported some of them The fast rise in developing countries has been caused to a large extent by the growth of energy-intensive manufacturing industries that make goods that rich countries import "All that has changed Iis the location in which the emissions are being produced," Dr Peters said Many countries, as part of their response to the economic crisis, invested billions in programs designed to make their energy systems greener While it is possible, the new numbers suggest they have had little effect so far (Source: www.nytimes.com) Question 14: Many governments in the world resist limiting emissions because A It Is not the best way to solve such problems B they don't realize the risks of carbon emissions C it would probably harm human welfare in the long run D they are unwilling to accept higher energy costs Question 15: The word "urgent" in the passage is closest in meaning to A pressing B needful C unsolved D related Question 16: According to the passage, the report found that the burning coal accounts for of the increase in total emissions A more than half B over percent C one-third D only about percent Question 17: Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A There is a long way to go for many countries to limit the fast growth of emissions B Developing countries will produce less emissions with economic development C Over 50 percent of the growth iemissions resulted from the burning of fossil fuels D Emissions in the United States dropped by about percent in 2010 Question 18: What is the main idea of this passage? A an analysis released by the Global Carbon Project B the main harm of greenhouse gases C the possible climate change in future decades D the record jump in carbon dioxide emissions Question 19: The phrase "On the surface" in the seventh paragraph means most nearly the same as A To all intents and purposes B Just the tip of the iceberg C Judging from what can be seen D Not thought about deeply or thoroughly Question 20: According to Glen P Peters, we can learn that A human beings will follow the same path of negotiations In the next 10 years B some countries negotiate together yearly whether to reduce the amounts of emissions C rich countries actually take more responsibility for the growth of emissions D the rapid growth of emissions contributes to potential risks for humans 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 21 to 25 Teaching English as a foreign language can be a great way to travel the world and earn money at the same time However, some graduates actually like the idea of (21) a career in teaching English long-term, and there are numerous courses at various (22) of teaching, from the fast-track TEFL to a diploma or masters To find the right course a good place to start is TEFL.com - a website with lots of relevant information and helpful advice, Including a comprehensive list of institutions in the UK offering TEFL courses The site also offers a job search facility to assist qualified students (23) finding work When deciding which course to take, the best bet is to look at what your needs are If you want a career in teaching English then definitely find one designed for that (24) , like an MA or diploma; but if you want to travel around the world, then a shorter course which will supply you with teaching skills Some countries, like Japan, will employ people without a teaching qualification as (25) as the teacher is a native speaker of English However, most countries now expect a qualification (Adapted from "Earn After You Learn"by Kate Harvey) Question 21:A chasing Question 22:A groups Question 23:A to Question 24:A aim B tracking B classes B for B use C following C levels C in C function D hunting D categories D at D purpose Question 25:A soon B far C long D well Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 26: For years scientists have been worried about the of air pollution on the earth's natural conditions A account B cause C result D effect Question 27: the problem of water pollution gets more serious, the government is searching for a way to deal with it A Although B Because C However D Providing Question 28: Almost four in five people around the world believe that , a poll for the BBC World service suggests A the fundamental right iaccess the Internet B access the Internet is a fundamental right C fundamental right accessing the Internet is D the Internet, which people access to, is a fundamental right Question 29: Never before .as rapidly as during the last decades A has developed technology B technology is developing C has technology developed D technology has developed Question 30: He was especially interested in such work, and had recently helped to organize the first Brazilian school for deaf-mutes at Rio de Janeiro A humanity B humanistic C humanitarian D human Question 31: .before I realized that I had made a big mistake A It turned out B It was a pity C It was impossible D It wasn't long Question 32: He had already learned the news I .the trouble to phone him about it A mustn't have taken B should have taken C could have taken D needn't have taken Question 33: .the students go to college in their teens every year A A good many B A good many of C A plenty of D A lots of Question 34: Though his family is to be seen, everybody isn't giving up hope A somewhere B nowhere C everywhere D anywhere Question 35: Steve his chances of passing by spending too much time on the first question A threw out B threw off C threw in D threw away Question 36: Cultural diversity supports the idea that every person can a unique and positive contribution to the larger society because of, rather than in spite of, their differences A make B take C pay D lead Question 37: The death toll in the devastating earthquake and tsunami to rise A are expected B is expected C expected D expect 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 38: Most politicians think about fulfilling their earlier promises only in an election year A Many politicians don't seem to remember to keep their earlier promises until the elections approach B When politicians have fulfilled their promises, they want to hold an election C It Is not until the election year that most politicians pretend to fulfill their commitment, but nothing D When an election comes, some politicians forget to fulfill their responsibilities Question 39: "If you touch my iPad again, I'll tell mother," said my elder brother A My elder brother advised me to tell mother if I touched his iPad again B My elder brother tried to convince me that touching his iPad again Is unallowed C My elder brother threatened to tell mother if I touched his iPad again D My elder brother said that he would tell mother if I touched his iPad again Question 40: A drug may affect several functions, even though it's targeted at only one A A drug is taken for a specific purpose, but it may have a range of other effects B Despite various other uses, a drug usually has a function for a special effect C However effective a drug may be, its functions have to be several D The functions expected of a drug are various even if it is used for a specific disease 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 41: We can protect the world in which we live We, for example, can grow more trees and recycle rubbish A We can protect the world in which we live such as growing more trees and recycling rubbish B We can protect the world in which we live as well as we can grow more trees and recycle rubbish C We can protect the world in which we live, growing more trees and recycle rubbish D We can protect the world in which we live by growing more trees and recycling rubbish Question 42: I think my hair looks fine My mother believes it needs a little more brushing A I think my hair looks so fine that my mother believes it needs a little more brushing B I think my hair looks fine, but my mother believes it needs a little more brushing C Not only I think my hair looks fine, but my mother also believes it needs a little more brushing D Either my mother believes it needs a little more brushing or I think my hair looks fine Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50 The Japan of the mid-19 th century was a shadow of the modern economic juggernaut that is now one of the world's leading traders For hundreds of years, Japan had been secluded from the outside world by the strict policies of the rulers of Japan, the Tokugawa shoguns With the exception of one Dutch ship per year at the port of the Nagasaki, the Japanese refused to deal with foreign ships or nations Sailors shipwrecked on the Japanese islands were treated harshly and often imprisoned Passing vessels were refused food, water, and other provisions With a goal to right these wrongs and to open Japan to trade, in 1853, the United States sent its most capable man, Admiral Matthew Perry, and four warships to open Japan to the rest of the world The consequences of those actions are still being felt today In the 17 th century, the Japanese had opened their doors briefly to the Dutch and allowed a trading station and Christian enclave in Nagasaki Guns were Imported as part of this trade, and they were one of the reasons for a great upheaval that engulfed Japan for many decades, as a civil war raged between powerful shoguns, or warlords Finally, Tokugawa emerged as the victor and claimed the lordship of Japan During these upheavals, the emperor and his family had stood by wielding no power and existed merely as a figurehead Soon after the civil war, the Japanese abandoned the use of guns and the art of the gun making When Admiral Perry and his fleet arrived in 1853, they were defenseless against his awesome firepower Perry had three main purposes when he arrived in Japan: open the country to American trade, get an agreement to use Japan as a coaling and provisioning station for American vessels, and provide guarantees that Japan would aid shipwrecked American sailors He wished to deal only with the highest officials and rebuffed Japanese attempts to foster lowerlevel emissaries on him He sailed away to examine further the coast of Taiwan as a possible coaling station but returned to Japan the following spring in March 1854 This time, under threat of naval bombardment, the Japanese relented and finally signed the Treaty of Kanagawa on March 31, 1854 In addition to the three main items, the Japanese agreed to allow an American consulate to be established At first, only Nagasaki was open to American trade, but the treaty stipulated that, after five years, other ports would be opened The consequences of these events were far reaching for Japan and the world Within a few years, foreign currency began to flow to Japan, which upset its economy and caused rising inflation This was a precursor to the fall of the Tokugawa shoguns and the return of the emperor as the leader of Japanese affairs in 1868 The Emperor Meiji then set a clear path for his nation, not wanting Japan to be under the heel of the foreigners who now clamored at the heel of the foreigners of his land Meiji sent sailors to England to learn how to build ships and fight a modern naval war, invited German army officers to train his soldiers, and made deals with many companies to modernize Japan's Industry, transportation, and communications In fact, the efforts were so successful that, by the 1980s, the world began to view Japan as one of the great powers, more so after idefeated both China and Russia on land and at sea in two local wars The Russian defeat was even more astonishing since the Europeans were unused to losing to those they considered their inferiors Japan's rapid Industrialized and militarization had dreadful consequences for Asia, as Meiji's grandson Hirohito led the nation down the path to world war, which ultimately saw the destruction of much of Japan The shock of this defeat still echoes through Japanese history, as does the arrival of Perry and his warships so long ago His efforts opened Japan to the world Unknowingly, he unleashed a powerful force, with the Japanese not willing to be subjugated to foreign domination In the long run, Japan has become part of the global culture and has offered more to the world than could have ever been imagined when Perry's ships first dropped anchor on that fateful day in the past Question 43: According to paragraph 1, all of the following are correct about Japan's dealings with foreigners in the midnineteenth century EXCEPT A Ships In need were not helped by Japan B No ships were allowed to visit Japan C Shipwrecked sailors were badly treated D They had a very limited foreign trade Question 44: According to paragraph 3, Admiral Perry's mission to Japan eventually A failed to achieve any concrete objectives B achieved some but not all of his objectives C achieved exactly what he wanted D achieved more than he had expected Question 45: According to paragraph 2, during the Tokugawa shogun period, the Japanese emperor A shared power with the shoguns but was secondary B did not challenge the power of the shoguns C was quite unknown to the Japanese people D was a symbol and not the real ruler of Japan Question 46: The world "secluded" in the passage is closest in meaning to A isolated B reserved C removed D hidden Question 47: It can be inferred from paragraph that the Japanese abandoned gun making because guns A were the products of foreigners and thus forbidden B were difficult and expensive to make In Japan C were blamed for helping cause the long civil war D went against the Japanese idea of a warrior Question 48: According to paragraph 4, in order to modernize Japan, Emperor Meiji relied on A the capital from trade links B experts from outside of Japan C the expertise of his own people D educating his people in new skills Question 49: According to paragraph 3, the Treaty of Kanagawa was agreed to by the Japanese A because the realized they could not be secluded forever B In order to gain an advantage over the Americans C because they wanted to have relations with American D against wishes under the threat of force of arms Question 50: The word "they" in the passage refers to A powerful shoguns B the emperor and his family C Admiral Perry and his fleet D the Japanese SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) Mark(s) ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 557 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……… 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 1: Water pollution makes streams, lakes, and coastal water unpleasant to look at, to smell, and to swim in, as well as preventing us from drinking it without filtration A it B preventing C coastal water D unpleasant Question 2: Adult education programs must be designed so the diverse needs of the participants in mind A needs B must be C in mind D so Question 3: Rainforests are being cut and burning at such a speed that they will disappear from the earth in the near future A burning B are being cut C from D such a speed 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 04 to 11 The Japan of the mid-19 th century was a shadow of the modern economic juggernaut that is now one of the world's leading traders For hundreds of years, Japan had been secluded from the outside world by the strict policies of the rulers of Japan, the Tokugawa shoguns With the exception of one Dutch ship per year at the port of the Nagasaki, the Japanese refused to deal with foreign ships or nations Sailors shipwrecked on the Japanese islands were treated harshly and often imprisoned Passing vessels were refused food, water, and other provisions With a goal to right these wrongs and to open Japan to trade, in 1853, the United States sent its most capable man, Admiral Matthew Perry, and four warships to open Japan to the rest of the world The consequences of those actions are still being felt today In the 17 th century, the Japanese had opened their doors briefly to the Dutch and allowed a trading station and Christian enclave in Nagasaki Guns were Imported as part of this trade, and they were one of the reasons for a great upheaval that engulfed Japan for many decades, as a civil war raged between powerful shoguns, or warlords Finally, Tokugawa emerged as the victor and claimed the lordship of Japan During these upheavals, the emperor and his family had stood by wielding no power and existed merely as a figurehead Soon after the civil war, the Japanese abandoned the use of guns and the art of the gun making When Admiral Perry and his fleet arrived in 1853, they were defenseless against his awesome firepower Perry had three main purposes when he arrived in Japan: open the country to American trade, get an agreement to use Japan as a coaling and provisioning station for American vessels, and provide guarantees that Japan would aid shipwrecked American sailors He wished to deal only with the highest officials and rebuffed Japanese attempts to foster lowerlevel emissaries on him He sailed away to examine further the coast of Taiwan as a possible coaling station but returned to Japan the following spring in March 1854 This time, under threat of naval bombardment, the Japanese relented and finally signed the Treaty of Kanagawa on March 31, 1854 In addition to the three main items, the Japanese agreed to allow an American consulate to be established At first, only Nagasaki was open to American trade, but the treaty stipulated that, after five years, other ports would be opened The consequences of these events were far reaching for Japan and the world Within a few years, foreign currency began to flow to Japan, which upset its economy and caused rising inflation This was a precursor to the fall of the Tokugawa shoguns and the return of the emperor as the leader of Japanese affairs in 1868 The Emperor Meiji then set a clear path for his nation, not wanting Japan to be under the heel of the foreigners who now clamored at the heel of the foreigners of his land Meiji sent sailors to England to learn how to build ships and fight a modern naval war, invited German army officers to train his soldiers, and made deals with many companies to modernize Japan's Industry, transportation, and communications In fact, the efforts were so successful that, by the 1980s, the world began to view Japan as one of the great powers, more so after idefeated both China and Russia on land and at sea in two local wars The Russian defeat was even more astonishing since the Europeans were unused to losing to those they considered their inferiors Japan's rapid Industrialized and militarization had dreadful consequences for Asia, as Meiji's grandson Hirohito led the nation down the path to world war, which ultimately saw the destruction of much of Japan The shock of this defeat still echoes through Japanese history, as does the arrival of Perry and his warships so long ago His efforts opened Japan to the world Unknowingly, he unleashed a powerful force, with the Japanese not willing to be subjugated to foreign domination In the long run, Japan has become part of the global culture and has offered more to the world than could have ever been imagined when Perry's ships first dropped anchor on that fateful day in the past Question 4: According to paragraph 3, Admiral Perry's mission to Japan eventually A failed to achieve any concrete objectives B achieved exactly what he wanted C achieved more than he had expected D achieved some but not all of his objectives Question 5: According to paragraph 1, all of the following are correct about Japan's dealings with foreigners in the midnineteenth century EXCEPT A No ships were allowed to visit Japan B They had a very limited foreign trade C Shipwrecked sailors were badly treated D Ships In need were not helped by Japan Question 6: According to paragraph 2, during the Tokugawa shogun period, the Japanese emperor A was a symbol and not the real ruler of Japan B was quite unknown to the Japanese people C shared power with the shoguns but was secondary D did not challenge the power of the shoguns Question 7: The world "secluded" in the passage is closest in meaning to A hidden B reserved C isolated D removed Question 8: The word "they" in the passage refers to A the emperor and his family B powerful shoguns C Admiral Perry and his fleet D the Japanese Question 9: According to paragraph 3, the Treaty of Kanagawa was agreed to by the Japanese A because they wanted to have relations with American B In order to gain an advantage over the Americans C because the realized they could not be secluded forever D against wishes under the threat of force of arms Question 10: It can be inferred from paragraph that the Japanese abandoned gun making because guns A went against the Japanese idea of a warrior B were the products of foreigners and thus forbidden C were blamed for helping cause the long civil war D were difficult and expensive to make In Japan Question 11: According to paragraph 4, in order to modernize Japan, Emperor Meiji relied on A the capital from trade links B educating his people in new skills C experts from outside of Japan D the expertise of his own people 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 12: I think my hair looks fine My mother believes it needs a little more brushing A I think my hair looks so fine that my mother believes it needs a little more brushing B I think my hair looks fine, but my mother believes it needs a little more brushing C Not only I think my hair looks fine, but my mother also believes it needs a little more brushing D Either my mother believes it needs a little more brushing or I think my hair looks fine Question 13: We can protect the world in which we live We, for example, can grow more trees and recycle rubbish A We can protect the world in which we live as well as we can grow more trees and recycle rubbish B We can protect the world in which we live, growing more trees and recycle rubbish C We can protect the world in which we live by growing more trees and recycling rubbish D We can protect the world in which we live such as growing more trees and recycling rubbish 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 14 to 20 Global emissions of carbon dioxide from fossil fuel burning jumped by the largest amount on record in 2010 Emissions rose 5.9 percent in 2010, according to an analysis released on Sunday by the Global Carbon Project Scientists said the increase was almost certainly the largest absolute jump in any year since the Industrial Revolution The increase solidified a trend of everrising emissions that will make it difficult, if not impossible, to stop severe climate change in coming decades The burning of coal represented more than half of the growth in emissions, the analysis found In the United States, emissions dropped by a remarkable percent in the year of 2009, but rose by over percent in 2010, the new analysis shows "Each year, emissions go up, and there's another year of negotiations, another year of indecision," said Glen P Peters, a researcher at the Centre for International Climate and Environmental Research "There's no evidence that this path we've been following in the last 10 years Is going to change." Scientists say the rapid growth of emissions is warming the Earth and putting human welfare at long-term risk But their increasingly urgent pleas that society find a way to limit emissions have met sharp political resistance In many countries because doing so would involve higher energy costs The new figures show a continuation of a trend in which developing countries have surpassed the wealthy countries in their overall greenhouse emissions In 2010, the burning of fossil fuels and the production of cement sent more than nine billion tons of carbon into the atmosphere, the new analysis found, with 57 percent of that coming from developing countries On the surface, the figures of recent years suggest that wealthy countries have made headway in stabilizing their emissions But Dr Peters pointed out that, in a sense, the rich countries have simply exported some of them The fast rise in developing countries has been caused to a large extent by the growth of energy-intensive manufacturing industries that make goods that rich countries import "All that has changed Iis the location in which the emissions are being produced," Dr Peters said Many countries, as part of their response to the economic crisis, invested billions in programs designed to make their energy systems greener While it is possible, the new numbers suggest they have had little effect so far (Source: www.nytimes.com) Question 14: Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A Over 50 percent of the growth iemissions resulted from the burning of fossil fuels B Emissions in the United States dropped by about percent in 2010 C There is a long way to go for many countries to limit the fast growth of emissions D Developing countries will produce less emissions with economic development Question 15: According to Glen P Peters, we can learn that A human beings will follow the same path of negotiations In the next 10 years B rich countries actually take more responsibility for the growth of emissions C some countries negotiate together yearly whether to reduce the amounts of emissions D the rapid growth of emissions contributes to potential risks for humans Question 16: Many governments in the world resist limiting emissions because A they are unwilling to accept higher energy costs B it would probably harm human welfare in the long run C they don't realize the risks of carbon emissions D It Is not the best way to solve such problems Question 17: The word "urgent" in the passage is closest in meaning to A needful B pressing C unsolved D related Question 18: According to the passage, the report found that the burning coal accounts for of the increase in total emissions A over percent B one-third C only about percent D more than half Question 19: The phrase "On the surface" in the seventh paragraph means most nearly the same as A Judging from what can be seen B Just the tip of the iceberg C Not thought about deeply or thoroughly D To all intents and purposes Question 20: What is the main idea of this passage? A the possible climate change in future decades B an analysis released by the Global Carbon Project C the main harm of greenhouse gases D the record jump in carbon dioxide emissions 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 21: ~ Peter: "Do you mind if I put the television on?" ~ Susan: " " A Not mention it B No, not in the least C You are welcome D It's no matter to me Question 22: ~ Kay: "How kind, you really shouldn't have bothered." ~ Frank: " " A Don't worry, I didn't bother B It was nothing, really C Why not? I was happy D It was a very good thing 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 23: "If you touch my iPad again, I'll tell mother," said my elder brother A My elder brother threatened to tell mother if I touched his iPad again B My elder brother said that he would tell mother if I touched his iPad again C My elder brother advised me to tell mother if I touched his iPad again D My elder brother tried to convince me that touching his iPad again Is unallowed Question 24: Most politicians think about fulfilling their earlier promises only in an election year A When an election comes, some politicians forget to fulfill their responsibilities B It Is not until the election year that most politicians pretend to fulfill their commitment, but nothing C When politicians have fulfilled their promises, they want to hold an election D Many politicians don't seem to remember to keep their earlier promises until the elections approach Question 25: A drug may affect several functions, even though it's targeted at only one A The functions expected of a drug are various even if it is used for a specific disease B However effective a drug may be, its functions have to be several C A drug is taken for a specific purpose, but it may have a range of other effects D Despite various other uses, a drug usually has a function for a special effect 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 26: The general progress of science and technology and their application to endogenous socio-economic development lie at the heart of many of the problems confronting mankind today, and that the solutions to these problems A are things which exist temporarily B are things that are always in need of blood C are things whose role is the most fundamental D are things which are the most dispensable Question 27: The prevailing attitude among experts is that the economy will continue to fluctuate between periods of growth and periods of decline A vary B stay unchanged C oscillate D remain unstable Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 28: In choosing your career, you should follow your heart, but you also need to be rational A making decision because of profits B making decisions because of relationships C making decisions using strong emotion of feeling D making decisions based on intelligent thinking Question 29: Some of the potential dangers to cows treated with synthetic bovine growth hormone were brought into light through the effort of some scientist A possible B related C certain D obvious 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 30:A image B oasis C change D danger Question 31:A business B Finland C ignite D vineyard 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 36 Teaching English as a foreign language can be a great way to travel the world and earn money at the same time However, some graduates actually like the idea of (32) a career in teaching English long-term, and there are numerous courses at various (33) of teaching, from the fast-track TEFL to a diploma or masters To find the right course a good place to start is TEFL.com - a website with lots of relevant information and helpful advice, Including a comprehensive list of institutions in the UK offering TEFL courses The site also offers a job search facility to assist qualified students (34) finding work When deciding which course to take, the best bet is to look at what your needs are If you want a career in teaching English then definitely find one designed for that (35) , like an MA or diploma; but if you want to travel around the world, then a shorter course which will supply you with teaching skills Some countries, like Japan, will employ people without a teaching qualification as (36) as the teacher is a native speaker of English However, most countries now expect a qualification (Adapted from "Earn After You Learn"by Kate Harvey) Question 32:A chasing B hunting C following D tracking Question 33:A classes B groups C levels D categories Question 34:A in B at C for D to Question 35:A purpose B aim C function D use Question 36:A soon B well C far D long 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 37:A proficiency B equivalent C petroleum D electronic Question 38:A dramatic B demolish C substantial D terrorist Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 39: the problem of water pollution gets more serious, the government is searching for a way to deal with it A Although B However C Providing D Because Question 40: .the students go to college in their teens every year A A plenty of B A lots of C A good many D A good many of Question 41: Though his family is to be seen, everybody isn't giving up hope A everywhere B anywhere C somewhere D nowhere Question 42: The death toll in the devastating earthquake and tsunami to rise A expected B are expected C is expected D expect Question 43: He was especially interested in such work, and had recently helped to organize the first Brazilian school for deaf-mutes at Rio de Janeiro A humanitarian B humanity C human D humanistic Question 44: Never before .as rapidly as during the last decades A has developed technology B technology has developed C technology is developing D has technology developed Question 45: .before I realized that I had made a big mistake A It turned out B It was impossible C It was a pity D It wasn't long Question 46: He had already learned the news I .the trouble to phone him about it A could have taken B should have taken C mustn't have taken D needn't have taken Question 47: Cultural diversity supports the idea that every person can a unique and positive contribution to the larger society because of, rather than in spite of, their differences A take B pay C lead D make Question 48: For years scientists have been worried about the of air pollution on the earth's natural conditions A effect B account C cause D result Question 49: Almost four in five people around the world believe that , a poll for the BBC World service suggests A the Internet, which people access to, is a fundamental right B fundamental right accessing the Internet is C the fundamental right iaccess the Internet D access the Internet is a fundamental right Question 50: Steve his chances of passing by spending too much time on the first question A threw away B threw in C threw off D threw out SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) Mark(s) ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 654 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……… 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 1: The prevailing attitude among experts is that the economy will continue to fluctuate between periods of growth and periods of decline A vary B remain unstable C stay unchanged D oscillate Question 2: The general progress of science and technology and their application to endogenous socio-economic development lie at the heart of many of the problems confronting mankind today, and that the solutions to these problems A are things whose role is the most fundamental B are things which exist temporarily C are things that are always in need of blood D are things which are the most dispensable 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 3: We can protect the world in which we live We, for example, can grow more trees and recycle rubbish A We can protect the world in which we live such as growing more trees and recycling rubbish B We can protect the world in which we live by growing more trees and recycling rubbish C We can protect the world in which we live, growing more trees and recycle rubbish D We can protect the world in which we live as well as we can grow more trees and recycle rubbish Question 4: I think my hair looks fine My mother believes it needs a little more brushing A Not only I think my hair looks fine, but my mother also believes it needs a little more brushing B Either my mother believes it needs a little more brushing or I think my hair looks fine C I think my hair looks fine, but my mother believes it needs a little more brushing D I think my hair looks so fine that my mother believes it needs a little more brushing Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 00 to 00 Teaching English as a foreign language can be a great way to travel the world and earn money at the same time However, some graduates actually like the idea of (5) a career in teaching English long-term, and there are numerous courses at various (6) of teaching, from the fast-track TEFL to a diploma or masters To find the right course a good place to start is TEFL.com - a website with lots of relevant information and helpful advice, Including a comprehensive list of institutions in the UK offering TEFL courses The site also offers a job search facility to assist qualified students (7) finding work When deciding which course to take, the best bet is to look at what your needs are If you want a career in teaching English then definitely find one designed for that (8) , like an MA or diploma; but if you want to travel around the world, then a shorter course which will supply you with teaching skills Some countries, like Japan, will employ people without a teaching qualification as (9) as the teacher is a native speaker of English However, most countries now expect a qualification (Adapted from "Earn After You Learn"by Kate Harvey) Question 5:A chasing B following C tracking D hunting Question 6:A levels B categories C classes D groups Question 7:A for B at C to D in Question 8:A use B function C purpose D aim Question 9:A far B soon C well D long Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 10: He was especially interested in such work, and had recently helped to organize the first Brazilian school for deaf-mutes at Rio de Janeiro A humanistic B humanitarian C human D humanity Question 11: For years scientists have been worried about the of air pollution on the earth's natural conditions A account B effect C cause D result Question 12: .the students go to college in their teens every year A A plenty of B A good many of C A lots of D A good many Question 13: .before I realized that I had made a big mistake A It was impossible B It wasn't long C It turned out D It was a pity Question 14: Cultural diversity supports the idea that every person can a unique and positive contribution to the larger society because of, rather than in spite of, their differences A take B make C lead D pay Question 15: Though his family is to be seen, everybody isn't giving up hope A somewhere B nowhere C everywhere D anywhere Question 16: Almost four in five people around the world believe that , a poll for the BBC World service suggests A the fundamental right iaccess the Internet B fundamental right accessing the Internet is C the Internet, which people access to, is a fundamental right D access the Internet is a fundamental right Question 17: the problem of water pollution gets more serious, the government is searching for a way to deal with it A Providing B Because C Although D However Question 18: Never before .as rapidly as during the last decades A technology is developing B has technology developed C technology has developed D has developed technology Question 19: He had already learned the news I .the trouble to phone him about it A could have taken B needn't have taken C mustn't have taken D should have taken Question 20: The death toll in the devastating earthquake and tsunami to rise A are expected B is expected C expect D expected Question 21: Steve his chances of passing by spending too much time on the first question A threw away B threw off C threw in D threw out 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 22: ~ Peter: "Do you mind if I put the television on?" ~ Susan: " " A Not mention it B No, not in the least C You are welcome D It's no matter to me Question 23: ~ Kay: "How kind, you really shouldn't have bothered." ~ Frank: " " A It was a very good thing B Why not? I was happy C It was nothing, really D Don't worry, I didn't bother Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 24: In choosing your career, you should follow your heart, but you also need to be rational A making decisions using strong emotion of feeling B making decision because of profits C making decisions because of relationships D making decisions based on intelligent thinking Question 25: Some of the potential dangers to cows treated with synthetic bovine growth hormone were brought into light through the effort of some scientist A possible B related C obvious D certain 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 26:A Finland B vineyard C business D ignite Question 27:A change B oasis C danger D image 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 28: Rainforests are being cut and burning at such a speed that they will disappear from the earth in the near future A from B such a speed C burning D are being cut Question 29: Adult education programs must be designed so the diverse needs of the participants in mind A in mind B must be C so D needs Question 30: Water pollution makes streams, lakes, and coastal water unpleasant to look at, to smell, and to swim in, as well as preventing us from drinking it without filtration A unpleasant B preventing C coastal water D it 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 31:A petroleum B proficiency C equivalent D electronic Question 32:A substantial B demolish C terrorist D dramatic 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 33 to 39 Global emissions of carbon dioxide from fossil fuel burning jumped by the largest amount on record in 2010 Emissions rose 5.9 percent in 2010, according to an analysis released on Sunday by the Global Carbon Project Scientists said the increase was almost certainly the largest absolute jump in any year since the Industrial Revolution The increase solidified a trend of everrising emissions that will make it difficult, if not impossible, to stop severe climate change in coming decades The burning of coal represented more than half of the growth in emissions, the analysis found In the United States, emissions dropped by a remarkable percent in the year of 2009, but rose by over percent in 2010, the new analysis shows "Each year, emissions go up, and there's another year of negotiations, another year of indecision," said Glen P Peters, a researcher at the Centre for International Climate and Environmental Research "There's no evidence that this path we've been following in the last 10 years Is going to change." Scientists say the rapid growth of emissions is warming the Earth and putting human welfare at long-term risk But their increasingly urgent pleas that society find a way to limit emissions have met sharp political resistance In many countries because doing so would involve higher energy costs The new figures show a continuation of a trend in which developing countries have surpassed the wealthy countries in their overall greenhouse emissions In 2010, the burning of fossil fuels and the production of cement sent more than nine billion tons of carbon into the atmosphere, the new analysis found, with 57 percent of that coming from developing countries On the surface, the figures of recent years suggest that wealthy countries have made headway in stabilizing their emissions But Dr Peters pointed out that, in a sense, the rich countries have simply exported some of them The fast rise in developing countries has been caused to a large extent by the growth of energy-intensive manufacturing industries that make goods that rich countries import "All that has changed Iis the location in which the emissions are being produced," Dr Peters said Many countries, as part of their response to the economic crisis, invested billions in programs designed to make their energy systems greener While it is possible, the new numbers suggest they have had little effect so far (Source: www.nytimes.com) Question 33: Many governments in the world resist limiting emissions because A It Is not the best way to solve such problems B they don't realize the risks of carbon emissions C it would probably harm human welfare in the long run D they are unwilling to accept higher energy costs Question 34: The phrase "On the surface" in the seventh paragraph means most nearly the same as A Just the tip of the iceberg B Not thought about deeply or thoroughly C To all intents and purposes D Judging from what can be seen Question 35: The word "urgent" in the passage is closest in meaning to A related B pressing C unsolved D needful Question 36: According to Glen P Peters, we can learn that A human beings will follow the same path of negotiations In the next 10 years B some countries negotiate together yearly whether to reduce the amounts of emissions C the rapid growth of emissions contributes to potential risks for humans D rich countries actually take more responsibility for the growth of emissions Question 37: Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A There is a long way to go for many countries to limit the fast growth of emissions B Over 50 percent of the growth iemissions resulted from the burning of fossil fuels C Emissions in the United States dropped by about percent in 2010 D Developing countries will produce less emissions with economic development Question 38: According to the passage, the report found that the burning coal accounts for of the increase in total emissions A one-third B more than half C only about percent D over percent Question 39: What is the main idea of this passage? A the possible climate change in future decades B the record jump in carbon dioxide emissions C the main harm of greenhouse gases D an analysis released by the Global Carbon Project 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 47 The Japan of the mid-19 th century was a shadow of the modern economic juggernaut that is now one of the world's leading traders For hundreds of years, Japan had been secluded from the outside world by the strict policies of the rulers of Japan, the Tokugawa shoguns With the exception of one Dutch ship per year at the port of the Nagasaki, the Japanese refused to deal with foreign ships or nations Sailors shipwrecked on the Japanese islands were treated harshly and often imprisoned Passing vessels were refused food, water, and other provisions With a goal to right these wrongs and to open Japan to trade, in 1853, the United States sent its most capable man, Admiral Matthew Perry, and four warships to open Japan to the rest of the world The consequences of those actions are still being felt today In the 17 th century, the Japanese had opened their doors briefly to the Dutch and allowed a trading station and Christian enclave in Nagasaki Guns were Imported as part of this trade, and they were one of the reasons for a great upheaval that engulfed Japan for many decades, as a civil war raged between powerful shoguns, or warlords Finally, Tokugawa emerged as the victor and claimed the lordship of Japan During these upheavals, the emperor and his family had stood by wielding no power and existed merely as a figurehead Soon after the civil war, the Japanese abandoned the use of guns and the art of the gun making When Admiral Perry and his fleet arrived in 1853, they were defenseless against his awesome firepower Perry had three main purposes when he arrived in Japan: open the country to American trade, get an agreement to use Japan as a coaling and provisioning station for American vessels, and provide guarantees that Japan would aid shipwrecked American sailors He wished to deal only with the highest officials and rebuffed Japanese attempts to foster lowerlevel emissaries on him He sailed away to examine further the coast of Taiwan as a possible coaling station but returned to Japan the following spring in March 1854 This time, under threat of naval bombardment, the Japanese relented and finally signed the Treaty of Kanagawa on March 31, 1854 In addition to the three main items, the Japanese agreed to allow an American consulate to be established At first, only Nagasaki was open to American trade, but the treaty stipulated that, after five years, other ports would be opened The consequences of these events were far reaching for Japan and the world Within a few years, foreign currency began to flow to Japan, which upset its economy and caused rising inflation This was a precursor to the fall of the Tokugawa shoguns and the return of the emperor as the leader of Japanese affairs in 1868 The Emperor Meiji then set a clear path for his nation, not wanting Japan to be under the heel of the foreigners who now clamored at the heel of the foreigners of his land Meiji sent sailors to England to learn how to build ships and fight a modern naval war, invited German army officers to train his soldiers, and made deals with many companies to modernize Japan's Industry, transportation, and communications In fact, the efforts were so successful that, by the 1980s, the world began to view Japan as one of the great powers, more so after idefeated both China and Russia on land and at sea in two local wars The Russian defeat was even more astonishing since the Europeans were unused to losing to those they considered their inferiors Japan's rapid Industrialized and militarization had dreadful consequences for Asia, as Meiji's grandson Hirohito led the nation down the path to world war, which ultimately saw the destruction of much of Japan The shock of this defeat still echoes through Japanese history, as does the arrival of Perry and his warships so long ago His efforts opened Japan to the world Unknowingly, he unleashed a powerful force, with the Japanese not willing to be subjugated to foreign domination In the long run, Japan has become part of the global culture and has offered more to the world than could have ever been imagined when Perry's ships first dropped anchor on that fateful day in the past Question 40: According to paragraph 2, during the Tokugawa shogun period, the Japanese emperor A did not challenge the power of the shoguns B shared power with the shoguns but was secondary C was quite unknown to the Japanese people D was a symbol and not the real ruler of Japan Question 41: According to paragraph 3, the Treaty of Kanagawa was agreed to by the Japanese A In order to gain an advantage over the Americans B against wishes under the threat of force of arms C because the realized they could not be secluded forever D because they wanted to have relations with American Question 42: According to paragraph 4, in order to modernize Japan, Emperor Meiji relied on A educating his people in new skills B the capital from trade links C experts from outside of Japan D the expertise of his own people Question 43: According to paragraph 1, all of the following are correct about Japan's dealings with foreigners in the midnineteenth century EXCEPT A Shipwrecked sailors were badly treated B No ships were allowed to visit Japan C Ships In need were not helped by Japan D They had a very limited foreign trade Question 44: It can be inferred from paragraph that the Japanese abandoned gun making because guns A went against the Japanese idea of a warrior B were the products of foreigners and thus forbidden C were difficult and expensive to make In Japan D were blamed for helping cause the long civil war Question 45: According to paragraph 3, Admiral Perry's mission to Japan eventually A achieved some but not all of his objectives B failed to achieve any concrete objectives C achieved exactly what he wanted D achieved more than he had expected Question 46: The world "secluded" in the passage is closest in meaning to A removed B reserved C isolated D hidden Question 47: The word "they" in the passage refers to A the Japanese B the emperor and his family C powerful shoguns D Admiral Perry and his fleet Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 48: A drug may affect several functions, even though it's targeted at only one A A drug is taken for a specific purpose, but it may have a range of other effects B Despite various other uses, a drug usually has a function for a special effect C However effective a drug may be, its functions have to be several D The functions expected of a drug are various even if it is used for a specific disease Question 49: Most politicians 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