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 489 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 launched B welcomed C subscribed D inspired Question 2:A admire B advance C admit D advent 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 3: People believed he won a lot of money on the lottery A He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is believed B He is believed to have won a lot of money on the lottery C He was believed to win a lot of money on the lottery D He is believed that he won a lot of money on the lottery Question 4: It is such a important problem that everybody is concerned of it A So is an important problem that everybody is concerned of it B So is the important problem that everybody is concerned of it C Such is the important problem that everybody is concerned of it D Such is an important problem that everybody is concerned of it Question 5: You should have persuaded him to change his mind A You should persuade him to change his mind B You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn't listen C You didn't persuade him to change because of his mind D It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 06 to 12 For many people who live in cities, parks are an important part of the landscape They provide a place for people to relax and play sports, as well as a refuge from the often harsh environment of a city What people often overlook is that parks also provide considerable environmental benefits One benefit of parks is that plants absorb carbon dioxide - a key pollutant - and emit oxygen, which humans need to breathe According to one study, an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon dioxide that a typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving Parks also make cities cooler Scientists have long noted what is called the Urban Heat Island Effect: building materials such as metal, concrete, and asphalt absorb much more of the sun’s heat and release it much more quickly than organic surfaces like trees and grass Because city landscapes contain so much of these building materials, cities are usually warmer than surrounding rural areas Parks and other green spaces help to mitigate the Urban Heat Island Effect Unfortunately, many cities cannot easily create more parks because most land is already being used for buildings, roads, parking lots, and other essential parts of the urban environment However, cities could benefit from many of the positive effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of green space: rooftop gardens While most people would not think of starting a garden on their roof, human beings have been planting gardens on rooftops for thousands of years Some rooftop gardens are very complex and require complicated engineering, but others are simple container gardens that anyone can create with the investment of a few hundred dollars and a few hours of work Rooftop gardens provide many of the same benefits as other urban park and garden spaces, but without taking up the muchneeded land Like parks, rooftop gardens help to replace carbon dioxide in the air with nourishing oxygen They also help to lessen the Urban Heat Island Effect, which can save people money In the summer, rooftop gardens prevent buildings from absorbing heat from the sun, which can significantly reduce cooling bills In the winter, gardens help hold in the heat that materials like brick and concrete radiate so quickly, leading to savings on heating bills Rooftop vegetable and herb gardens can also provide fresh food for city dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier Rooftop gardens are not only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment Question 6: Based on its use in paragraph 2, it can be inferred that 'mitigate' belongs to which of the following word groups? A exacerbate, aggravate, intensify B obliterate, destroy, annihilate C absorb, intake, consume D allay, alleviate, reduce Question 7: The author’s tone in the passage is best described as A argumentative B informative C descriptive D passionate Question 8: The author claims all of the following to be the benefits of rooftop gardens except A improved air quality B increased space for private relaxation C better food for city dwellers D savings on heating and cooling costs Question 9: Using the information in paragraph as a guide, it can be inferred that A most people prefer parks to rooftop gardens B cities with rooftop gardens are cooler than those without rooftop gardens C some plants are not suitable for growth in rooftop gardens D most people prefer life in the country over life in the city Question 10: Based on the information in paragraph 3, which of the following best describes the main difference between parks and rooftop gardens? A Parks are public while rooftop gardens are private B Parks absorb heat while rooftop gardens not C Parks require much space while rooftop gardens not D Parks are expensive to create while rooftop gardens are not Question 11: According to the author, one advantage that rooftop gardens have over parks is that they A are less expensive than traditional pEirk spaces B decrease the Urban Heat Island Effect C replenish the air with nourishing oxygen D not require the use of valuable urban land Question 12: It can be inferred from the passage that the author would most likely endorse a program that A permitted the construction of buildings in city park land provided they have rooftop gardens B extended discounts on plants to customers who use them to create rooftop gardens C promised vacation getaways to cooler destinations for those trapped in the city at the peak of summer D offered free admission to schools willing to take their students on field trips to the city park Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 13: .I had learnt English when I was at high school A If only B If C Even if D Unless Question 14: Effie disliked the film, A so did Frank B neither did Frank C and also disliked it Frank D so Frank did Question 15: Nam asked me if I thought A will it rain that day B it will rain today C would it rain today D it would rain that day Question 16: Only when you grow up it A you understand B you understand C can you understand D you can understand Question 17: No one can predict the future exactly Things may happen A expected B unexpectedly C unexpected D expectedly Question 18: Children who are isolated and lonely seem to have poor language and A communicator B communicative C communication D communicate Question 19: Education .to be the most important element to develop a country A often be considered B can often considered C can often consider D can often be considered Question 20: Ben would have studied medicine if he to a medical school A would be able to enter B had admitted C had been admitted D was admitted Question 21: Many problems have .since the beginning of the school year A brought up B come up C come out D brought out Question 22: We decided to in Athens for a few days on our way home A stop over B put up C close down D set up Question 23: Many young people have objected to .marriage, which is decided by the parents of the bride and groom A shared B sacrificed C agreed D contractual Question 24: In spite .his did not get the highest grade in the final exam A he was intelligent B of his intelligence C of he was intelligent D his intelligence 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 25: ~ Tim: "May I leave a message for Ms Davis?” ~ Janet: " " A She’s leaving a message for you now B Yes, I ’ll make sure she gets it C I’m afraid she is not here at the moment D No, she’s not here now Question 26: ~ David: "Would you like coffee or fruit-juice?" ~ John: " " A I'd prefer coffee, please B No, I've no choice C I couldn't agree more D Yes, I'd like to Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 27: It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding A approximately B frankly C simply D generally Question 28: Although the student raised his hand, the teacher did not acknowledge his presence A recognize B inquire C dismiss D communicate 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 29:A borrowing B government C visitor D attraction Question 30:A favourite B popular C beautiful D effective 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 31: She was disgusted at the way they treated their children A displeased with B angry at C allergic to D delighted at Question 32: All of the students are obliged to pass the entrance examination in order to attend the university A forced B required C optional D impelled 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 33: Most of the classmates couldn't come He invited them to the birthday party A Most of the classmates he was invited to the birthday party couldn't come B Most of the classmates which he invited to the birthday party couldn't come C Most of the classmates that he invited them to the birthday party couldn't come D Most of the classmates he invited to the birthday party couldn't come Question 34: He is late again I don't know the reason why A The reason why he is late again I don't know B Why he is late again is I don't know the reason C Why I don't know the reason he is late D I don't know the reason why he is late again 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 35 to 39 Education is more important today than ever before It helps people acquire the skills they need for such everyday (35) as reading a newspaper or managing their money It also gives them the specialized training they may need to prepare for a job or career For example, a person must meet certain educational requirements and obtain a (36) or certificate before he can practice law or medicine Many fields, like computer operation or police work, require satisfactory completion of special training courses Education is also important (37) it helps people get more out of life It increases their knowledge and understanding of the world It helps them acquire the skills that make life more interesting and enjoyable, such as the skills needed to participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical instrument Such education becomes (38) important as people gain more and more leisure time Education also helps people adjust to change This habit has become necessary because social changes today take place with increasing speed and affect the lives of more and more people Education can help a person understand these changes and provide him (39) the skills for adjusting to them Question 35:A activities B actions C jobs D works Question 36:A card B paper C diploma D license Question 37:A although B despite C therefore D because Question 38:A increasing B increased C increase D increasingly Question 39:A with B for C to D in 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 40: If you had the chance to meet famous writers, what you ask them? A to meet B writers C D the Question 41: It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking A such as B be used to doing C It is believed D in the near future Question 42: Each of the members of the group were made to write a report every week A members B every week C to write D were 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 One of the most interesting authors of the twentieth century, J.R.R Tolkien, achieved fame through his highly inventive trilogy, 'The Lord of the Rings' Bom in 1892, Tolkien received his education from Oxford and then served in World War I After the war, he became a professor of Anglo Saxon and English language and literature at Oxford University Although published in 1965, the three books that comprise 'The Lord of the Rings' were written in intervals from 1936 to 1949 This was mainly due to Tolkien's responsibilities as a professor and the outbreak of World War II By the late 1960s, this fascinating trilogy had become a sociological phenomenon as young people intently studied the mythology and legends created by Tolkien The trilogy is remarkable not only for its highly developed account of historical fiction but also its success as a modern heroic epic The main plot describes the struggle between good and evil kingdom as they try to acquire a magic ring that has the power to rule the world The novels, which are set in a time called Middle Earth, describe a detailed fantasy world Established before humans populated the Earth, Middle Earth was inhabited by good and evil creatures such as hobbits, elves, monsters, wizards, and some humans The characters and the setting of Middle Earth were modeled after mythological stories from Greece and Northern Europe Although readers have scrutinized the texts for inner meaning and have tried to connect the trilogy with Tolkien's real life experiences in England during World War II, he denied the connection He claims that the story began in his years as an undergraduate student and grew out of his desire to create mythology and legends about elves and their language Tolkien was a masterful fantasy novelist who used his extensive knowledge of folklore to create a body of work that is still read and enjoyed throughout the world today Question 43: What is the setting of Tolkien's trilogy? A Middle Earth B Oxford University C England in the 1800's D Modern-day Greece Question 44: The word ''scrutinized'' in the fourth paragraph could be replaced by A denied B examined C criticized D enjoyed Question 45: What does this paragraph mainly discuss? A The popularity of J.R.R Tolkien B J.R.R Tolkien's work as a professor C All of J.R.R Tolkien's fantasy books D J.R.R Tolkien and his trilogy Question 46: When did Tolkien begin to create this trilogy? A When he was a professor B During World War I C During World War II D When he was a student Question 47: The word "fascinating" in the second paragraph could be replaced by A terrifying B boring C extremely interesting D thrilling Question 48: According to the passage, when did "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy become popular with young people? A In 1892 B Between 1936 and 1946 C After World War II D In the late 1960s Question 49: What can we assume is NOT true about Middle Earth? A The good and evil kingdom fought for the power B Middle Earth was based on European folktales C Middle Earth was a fictional world D People dominated Middle Earth Question 50: What does the word "trilogy" in the first paragraph mean? A A group of three literary books B A specific type of fantasy novel C A long novel D An unrelated group of books 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 681 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 advance B admit C advent D admire Question 2:A welcomed B subscribed C inspired D launched Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 3: If you had the chance to meet famous writers, what you ask them? A the B C writers D to meet Question 4: It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking A be used to doing B in the near future C such as D It is believed Question 5: Each of the members of the group were made to write a report every week A members B every week C to write D were Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 6: No one can predict the future exactly Things may happen A expectedly B unexpected C expected D unexpectedly Question 7: Many young people have objected to .marriage, which is decided by the parents of the bride and groom A contractual B agreed C sacrificed D shared Question 8: Only when you grow up it A can you understand B you can understand C you understand D you understand Question 9: Nam asked me if I thought A will it rain that day B it would rain that day C would it rain today D it will rain today Question 10: In spite .his did not get the highest grade in the final exam A his intelligence B of his intelligence C of he was intelligent D he was intelligent Question 11: We decided to in Athens for a few days on our way home A set up B close down C put up D stop over Question 12: Many problems have .since the beginning of the school year A come out B come up C brought out D brought up Question 13: Effie disliked the film, A so did Frank B neither did Frank C and also disliked it Frank D so Frank did Question 14: Children who are isolated and lonely seem to have poor language and A communicative B communicate C communication D communicator Question 15: .I had learnt English when I was at high school A Unless B If only C If D Even if Question 16: Education .to be the most important element to develop a country A can often consider B can often be considered C often be considered D can often considered Question 17: Ben would have studied medicine if he to a medical school A was admitted B would be able to enter C had admitted D had been admitted 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 18 to 22 Education is more important today than ever before It helps people acquire the skills they need for such everyday (18) as reading a newspaper or managing their money It also gives them the specialized training they may need to prepare for a job or career For example, a person must meet certain educational requirements and obtain a (19) or certificate before he can practice law or medicine Many fields, like computer operation or police work, require satisfactory completion of special training courses Education is also important (20) it helps people get more out of life It increases their knowledge and understanding of the world It helps them acquire the skills that make life more interesting and enjoyable, such as the skills needed to participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical instrument Such education becomes (21) important as people gain more and more leisure time Education also helps people adjust to change This habit has become necessary because social changes today take place with increasing speed and affect the lives of more and more people Education can help a person understand these changes and provide him (22) the skills for adjusting to them Question 18:A jobs B works C actions D activities Question 19:A paper B card C license D diploma Question 20:A therefore B despite C although D because Question 21:A increasingly B increased C increasing D increase Question 22:A in B with C to D for Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 23: ~ Tim: "May I leave a message for Ms Davis?” ~ Janet: " " A No, she’s not here now B Yes, I ’ll make sure she gets it C I’m afraid she is not here at the moment D She’s leaving a message for you now Question 24: ~ David: "Would you like coffee or fruit-juice?" ~ John: " " A I couldn't agree more B Yes, I'd like to C I'd prefer coffee, please D No, I've no choice 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 25 to 31 For many people who live in cities, parks are an important part of the landscape They provide a place for people to relax and play sports, as well as a refuge from the often harsh environment of a city What people often overlook is that parks also provide considerable environmental benefits One benefit of parks is that plants absorb carbon dioxide - a key pollutant - and emit oxygen, which humans need to breathe According to one study, an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon dioxide that a typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving Parks also make cities cooler Scientists have long noted what is called the Urban Heat Island Effect: building materials such as metal, concrete, and asphalt absorb much more of the sun’s heat and release it much more quickly than organic surfaces like trees and grass Because city landscapes contain so much of these building materials, cities are usually warmer than surrounding rural areas Parks and other green spaces help to mitigate the Urban Heat Island Effect Unfortunately, many cities cannot easily create more parks because most land is already being used for buildings, roads, parking lots, and other essential parts of the urban environment However, cities could benefit from many of the positive effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of green space: rooftop gardens While most people would not think of starting a garden on their roof, human beings have been planting gardens on rooftops for thousands of years Some rooftop gardens are very complex and require complicated engineering, but others are simple container gardens that anyone can create with the investment of a few hundred dollars and a few hours of work Rooftop gardens provide many of the same benefits as other urban park and garden spaces, but without taking up the muchneeded land Like parks, rooftop gardens help to replace carbon dioxide in the air with nourishing oxygen They also help to lessen the Urban Heat Island Effect, which can save people money In the summer, rooftop gardens prevent buildings from absorbing heat from the sun, which can significantly reduce cooling bills In the winter, gardens help hold in the heat that materials like brick and concrete radiate so quickly, leading to savings on heating bills Rooftop vegetable and herb gardens can also provide fresh food for city dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier Rooftop gardens are not only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment Question 25: Using the information in paragraph as a guide, it can be inferred that A some plants are not suitable for growth in rooftop gardens B cities with rooftop gardens are cooler than those without rooftop gardens C most people prefer parks to rooftop gardens D most people prefer life in the country over life in the city Question 26: Based on its use in paragraph 2, it can be inferred that 'mitigate' belongs to which of the following word groups? A absorb, intake, consume B obliterate, destroy, annihilate C exacerbate, aggravate, intensify D allay, alleviate, reduce Question 27: Based on the information in paragraph 3, which of the following best describes the main difference between parks and rooftop gardens? A Parks are expensive to create while rooftop gardens are not B Parks absorb heat while rooftop gardens not C Parks require much space while rooftop gardens not D Parks are public while rooftop gardens are private Question 28: The author claims all of the following to be the benefits of rooftop gardens except A increased space for private relaxation B savings on heating and cooling costs C improved air quality D better food for city dwellers Question 29: According to the author, one advantage that rooftop gardens have over parks is that they A replenish the air with nourishing oxygen B not require the use of valuable urban land C are less expensive than traditional pEirk spaces D decrease the Urban Heat Island Effect Question 30: The author’s tone in the passage is best described as A descriptive B informative C passionate D argumentative Question 31: It can be inferred from the passage that the author would most likely endorse a program that A extended discounts on plants to customers who use them to create rooftop gardens B offered free admission to schools willing to take their students on field trips to the city park C permitted the construction of buildings in city park land provided they have rooftop gardens D promised vacation getaways to cooler destinations for those trapped in the city at the peak of summer Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 32: She was disgusted at the way they treated their children A angry at B allergic to C displeased with D delighted at Question 33: All of the students are obliged to pass the entrance examination in order to attend the university A forced B required C impelled D optional 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 34: People believed he won a lot of money on the lottery A He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is believed B He is believed to have won a lot of money on the lottery C He is believed that he won a lot of money on the lottery D He was believed to win a lot of money on the lottery Question 35: It is such a important problem that everybody is concerned of it A Such is an important problem that everybody is concerned of it B So is the important problem that everybody is concerned of it C Such is the important problem that everybody is concerned of it D So is an important problem that everybody is concerned of it Question 36: You should have persuaded him to change his mind A You should persuade him to change his mind B You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn't listen C It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t D You didn't persuade him to change because of his mind 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 37: Most of the classmates couldn't come He invited them to the birthday party A Most of the classmates that he invited them to the birthday party couldn't come B Most of the classmates he invited to the birthday party couldn't come C Most of the classmates he was invited to the birthday party couldn't come D Most of the classmates which he invited to the birthday party couldn't come Question 38: He is late again I don't know the reason why A Why he is late again is I don't know the reason B The reason why he is late again I don't know C I don't know the reason why he is late again D Why I don't know the reason he is late Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 39: It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding A generally B frankly C approximately D simply Question 40: Although the student raised his hand, the teacher did not acknowledge his presence A inquire B dismiss C communicate D recognize 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 41:A beautiful B effective C popular D favourite Question 42:A visitor B government C borrowing D attraction 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 One of the most interesting authors of the twentieth century, J.R.R Tolkien, achieved fame through his highly inventive trilogy, 'The Lord of the Rings' Bom in 1892, Tolkien received his education from Oxford and then served in World War I After the war, he became a professor of Anglo Saxon and English language and literature at Oxford University Although published in 1965, the three books that comprise 'The Lord of the Rings' were written in intervals from 1936 to 1949 This was mainly due to Tolkien's responsibilities as a professor and the outbreak of World War II By the late 1960s, this fascinating trilogy had become a sociological phenomenon as young people intently studied the mythology and legends created by Tolkien The trilogy is remarkable not only for its highly developed account of historical fiction but also its success as a modern heroic epic The main plot describes the struggle between good and evil kingdom as they try to acquire a magic ring that has the power to rule the world The novels, which are set in a time called Middle Earth, describe a detailed fantasy world Established before humans populated the Earth, Middle Earth was inhabited by good and evil creatures such as hobbits, elves, monsters, wizards, and some humans The characters and the setting of Middle Earth were modeled after mythological stories from Greece and Northern Europe Although readers have scrutinized the texts for inner meaning and have tried to connect the trilogy with Tolkien's real life experiences in England during World War II, he denied the connection He claims that the story began in his years as an undergraduate student and grew out of his desire to create mythology and legends about elves and their language Tolkien was a masterful fantasy novelist who used his extensive knowledge of folklore to create a body of work that is still read and enjoyed throughout the world today Question 43: What does the word "trilogy" in the first paragraph mean? A A long novel B A specific type of fantasy novel C An unrelated group of books D A group of three literary books Question 44: When did Tolkien begin to create this trilogy? A When he was a student B During World War I C During World War II D When he was a professor Question 45: According to the passage, when did "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy become popular with young people? A In the late 1960s B After World War II C Between 1936 and 1946 D In 1892 Question 46: What does this paragraph mainly discuss? A J.R.R Tolkien and his trilogy B The popularity of J.R.R Tolkien C All of J.R.R Tolkien's fantasy books D J.R.R Tolkien's work as a professor Question 47: The word "fascinating" in the second paragraph could be replaced by A extremely interesting B thrilling C terrifying D boring Question 48: The word ''scrutinized'' in the fourth paragraph could be replaced by A denied B enjoyed C examined D criticized Question 49: What can we assume is NOT true about Middle Earth? A Middle Earth was a fictional world B Middle Earth was based on European folktales C People dominated Middle Earth D The good and evil kingdom fought for the power Question 50: What is the setting of Tolkien's trilogy? A Middle Earth B England in the 1800's C Oxford University D Modern-day Greece 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 955 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 advent B admire C advance D admit Question 2:A welcomed B inspired C subscribed D launched 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 popular B effective C favourite D beautiful Question 4:A visitor B borrowing C government D attraction Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 5: Each of the members of the group were made to write a report every week A were B members C every week D to write Question 6: If you had the chance to meet famous writers, what you ask them? A writers B C to meet D the Question 7: It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking A such as B It is believed C be used to doing D in the near future Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 8: Nam asked me if I thought A would it rain today B will it rain that day C it would rain that day D it will rain today Question 9: Ben would have studied medicine if he to a medical school A would be able to enter B had admitted C had been admitted D was admitted Question 10: Education .to be the most important element to develop a country A can often consider B can often considered C often be considered D can often be considered Question 11: .I had learnt English when I was at high school A Even if B Unless C If D If only Question 12: Many young people have objected to .marriage, which is decided by the parents of the bride and groom A contractual B agreed C shared D sacrificed Question 13: No one can predict the future exactly Things may happen A expectedly B unexpectedly C expected D unexpected Question 14: We decided to in Athens for a few days on our way home A put up B stop over C close down D set up Question 15: Many problems have .since the beginning of the school year A brought up B come up C brought out D come out Question 16: Children who are isolated and lonely seem to have poor language and A communication B communicator C communicate D communicative Question 17: Only when you grow up it A you understand B you can understand C can you understand D you understand Question 18: In spite .his did not get the highest grade in the final exam A of he was intelligent B his intelligence C he was intelligent D of his intelligence Question 19: Effie disliked the film, A neither did Frank B and also disliked it Frank C so Frank did D so did Frank Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 20: ~ David: "Would you like coffee or fruit-juice?" ~ John: " " A I couldn't agree more B I'd prefer coffee, please C Yes, I'd like to D No, I've no choice Question 21: ~ Tim: "May I leave a message for Ms Davis?” ~ Janet: " " A She’s leaving a message for you now B Yes, I ’ll make sure she gets it C I’m afraid she is not here at the moment D No, she’s not here now 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 22 to 29 One of the most interesting authors of the twentieth century, J.R.R Tolkien, achieved fame through his highly inventive trilogy, 'The Lord of the Rings' Bom in 1892, Tolkien received his education from Oxford and then served in World War I After the war, he became a professor of Anglo Saxon and English language and literature at Oxford University Although published in 1965, the three books that comprise 'The Lord of the Rings' were written in intervals from 1936 to 1949 This was mainly due to Tolkien's responsibilities as a professor and the outbreak of World War II By the late 1960s, this fascinating trilogy had become a sociological phenomenon as young people intently studied the mythology and legends created by Tolkien The trilogy is remarkable not only for its highly developed account of historical fiction but also its success as a modern heroic epic The main plot describes the struggle between good and evil kingdom as they try to acquire a magic ring that has the power to rule the world The novels, which are set in a time called Middle Earth, describe a detailed fantasy world Established before humans populated the Earth, Middle Earth was inhabited by good and evil creatures such as hobbits, elves, monsters, wizards, and some humans The characters and the setting of Middle Earth were modeled after mythological stories from Greece and Northern Europe Although readers have scrutinized the texts for inner meaning and have tried to connect the trilogy with Tolkien's real life experiences in England during World War II, he denied the connection He claims that the story began in his years as an undergraduate student and grew out of his desire to create mythology and legends about elves and their language Tolkien was a masterful fantasy novelist who used his extensive knowledge of folklore to create a body of work that is still read and enjoyed throughout the world today Question 22: What does this paragraph mainly discuss? A All of J.R.R Tolkien's fantasy books B J.R.R Tolkien's work as a professor C J.R.R Tolkien and his trilogy D The popularity of J.R.R Tolkien Question 23: The word ''scrutinized'' in the fourth paragraph could be replaced by A examined B enjoyed C denied D criticized Question 24: What can we assume is NOT true about Middle Earth? A People dominated Middle Earth B Middle Earth was a fictional world C Middle Earth was based on European folktales D The good and evil kingdom fought for the power Question 25: The word "fascinating" in the second paragraph could be replaced by A boring B terrifying C thrilling D extremely interesting Question 26: When did Tolkien begin to create this trilogy? A During World War II B During World War I C When he was a student D When he was a professor Question 27: What does the word "trilogy" in the first paragraph mean? A A long novel B An unrelated group of books C A group of three literary books D A specific type of fantasy novel Question 28: What is the setting of Tolkien's trilogy? A England in the 1800's B Oxford University C Modern-day Greece D Middle Earth Question 29: According to the passage, when did "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy become popular with young people? A In the late 1960s B After World War II C Between 1936 and 1946 D In 1892 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 30: People believed he won a lot of money on the lottery A He is believed that he won a lot of money on the lottery B He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is believed C He is believed to have won a lot of money on the lottery D He was believed to win a lot of money on the lottery Question 31: It is such a important problem that everybody is concerned of it A So is an important problem that everybody is concerned of it B Such is the important problem that everybody is concerned of it C So is the important problem that everybody is concerned of it D Such is an important problem that everybody is concerned of it Question 32: You should have persuaded him to change his mind A It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t B You didn't persuade him to change because of his mind C You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn't listen D You should persuade him to change his mind 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: She was disgusted at the way they treated their children A allergic to B delighted at C displeased with D angry at Question 34: All of the students are obliged to pass the entrance examination in order to attend the university A optional B forced C impelled D required 10 Question 19: Only when you grow up it A you understand B can you understand C you can understand D you understand Question 20: We decided to in Athens for a few days on our way home A stop over B put up C close down D set up Question 21: Education .to be the most important element to develop a country A can often be considered B often be considered C can often considered D can often consider Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: She was disgusted at the way they treated their children A displeased with B delighted at C angry at D allergic to Question 23: All of the students are obliged to pass the entrance examination in order to attend the university A required B optional C impelled D forced Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 24: Although the student raised his hand, the teacher did not acknowledge his presence A dismiss B inquire C recognize D communicate Question 25: It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding A approximately B simply C generally D frankly 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 26 to 33 One of the most interesting authors of the twentieth century, J.R.R Tolkien, achieved fame through his highly inventive trilogy, 'The Lord of the Rings' Bom in 1892, Tolkien received his education from Oxford and then served in World War I After the war, he became a professor of Anglo Saxon and English language and literature at Oxford University Although published in 1965, the three books that comprise 'The Lord of the Rings' were written in intervals from 1936 to 1949 This was mainly due to Tolkien's responsibilities as a professor and the outbreak of World War II By the late 1960s, this fascinating trilogy had become a sociological phenomenon as young people intently studied the mythology and legends created by Tolkien The trilogy is remarkable not only for its highly developed account of historical fiction but also its success as a modern heroic epic The main plot describes the struggle between good and evil kingdom as they try to acquire a magic ring that has the power to rule the world The novels, which are set in a time called Middle Earth, describe a detailed fantasy world Established before humans populated the Earth, Middle Earth was inhabited by good and evil creatures such as hobbits, elves, monsters, wizards, and some humans The characters and the setting of Middle Earth were modeled after mythological stories from Greece and Northern Europe Although readers have scrutinized the texts for inner meaning and have tried to connect the trilogy with Tolkien's real life experiences in England during World War II, he denied the connection He claims that the story began in his years as an undergraduate student and grew out of his desire to create mythology and legends about elves and their language Tolkien was a masterful fantasy novelist who used his extensive knowledge of folklore to create a body of work that is still read and enjoyed throughout the world today Question 26: According to the passage, when did "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy become popular with young people? A After World War II B In the late 1960s C Between 1936 and 1946 D In 1892 Question 27: What can we assume is NOT true about Middle Earth? A The good and evil kingdom fought for the power B People dominated Middle Earth C Middle Earth was a fictional world D Middle Earth was based on European folktales Question 28: The word ''scrutinized'' in the fourth paragraph could be replaced by A criticized B denied C examined D enjoyed Question 29: What does this paragraph mainly discuss? A All of J.R.R Tolkien's fantasy books B The popularity of J.R.R Tolkien C J.R.R Tolkien and his trilogy D J.R.R Tolkien's work as a professor Question 30: When did Tolkien begin to create this trilogy? A When he was a student B During World War I C During World War II D When he was a professor Question 31: What does the word "trilogy" in the first paragraph mean? A A group of three literary books B A long novel C A specific type of fantasy novel D An unrelated group of books Question 32: What is the setting of Tolkien's trilogy? A Modern-day Greece B Middle Earth C England in the 1800's D Oxford University Question 33: The word "fascinating" in the second paragraph could be replaced by A thrilling B terrifying C boring D extremely interesting Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 34: If you had the chance to meet famous writers, what you ask them? 18 A B writers C the D to meet Question 35: It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking A in the near future B such as C It is believed D be used to doing Question 36: Each of the members of the group were made to write a report every week A to write B members C every week D were 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 37 to 41 Education is more important today than ever before It helps people acquire the skills they need for such everyday (37) as reading a newspaper or managing their money It also gives them the specialized training they may need to prepare for a job or career For example, a person must meet certain educational requirements and obtain a (38) or certificate before he can practice law or medicine Many fields, like computer operation or police work, require satisfactory completion of special training courses Education is also important (39) it helps people get more out of life It increases their knowledge and understanding of the world It helps them acquire the skills that make life more interesting and enjoyable, such as the skills needed to participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical instrument Such education becomes (40) important as people gain more and more leisure time Education also helps people adjust to change This habit has become necessary because social changes today take place with increasing speed and affect the lives of more and more people Education can help a person understand these changes and provide him (41) the skills for adjusting to them Question 37:A jobs B works C actions D activities Question 38:A license B card C diploma D paper Question 39:A therefore B because C although D despite Question 40:A increasingly B increasing C increase D increased Question 41:A for B in C to D with 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 42 to 48 For many people who live in cities, parks are an important part of the landscape They provide a place for people to relax and play sports, as well as a refuge from the often harsh environment of a city What people often overlook is that parks also provide considerable environmental benefits One benefit of parks is that plants absorb carbon dioxide - a key pollutant - and emit oxygen, which humans need to breathe According to one study, an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon dioxide that a typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving Parks also make cities cooler Scientists have long noted what is called the Urban Heat Island Effect: building materials such as metal, concrete, and asphalt absorb much more of the sun’s heat and release it much more quickly than organic surfaces like trees and grass Because city landscapes contain so much of these building materials, cities are usually warmer than surrounding rural areas Parks and other green spaces help to mitigate the Urban Heat Island Effect Unfortunately, many cities cannot easily create more parks because most land is already being used for buildings, roads, parking lots, and other essential parts of the urban environment However, cities could benefit from many of the positive effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of green space: rooftop gardens While most people would not think of starting a garden on their roof, human beings have been planting gardens on rooftops for thousands of years Some rooftop gardens are very complex and require complicated engineering, but others are simple container gardens that anyone can create with the investment of a few hundred dollars and a few hours of work Rooftop gardens provide many of the same benefits as other urban park and garden spaces, but without taking up the muchneeded land Like parks, rooftop gardens help to replace carbon dioxide in the air with nourishing oxygen They also help to lessen the Urban Heat Island Effect, which can save people money In the summer, rooftop gardens prevent buildings from absorbing heat from the sun, which can significantly reduce cooling bills In the winter, gardens help hold in the heat that materials like brick and concrete radiate so quickly, leading to savings on heating bills Rooftop vegetable and herb gardens can also provide fresh food for city dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier Rooftop gardens are not only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment Question 42: The author claims all of the following to be the benefits of rooftop gardens except A savings on heating and cooling costs B increased space for private relaxation C improved air quality D better food for city dwellers Question 43: The author’s tone in the passage is best described as A passionate B descriptive C informative D argumentative Question 44: Based on the information in paragraph 3, which of the following best describes the main difference between parks and rooftop gardens? A Parks absorb heat while rooftop gardens not B Parks are expensive to create while rooftop gardens are not C Parks require much space while rooftop gardens not D Parks are public while rooftop gardens are private Question 45: Using the information in paragraph as a guide, it can be inferred that A most people prefer parks to rooftop gardens B some plants are not suitable for growth in rooftop gardens 19 C cities with rooftop gardens are cooler than those without rooftop gardens D most people prefer life in the country over life in the city Question 46: According to the author, one advantage that rooftop gardens have over parks is that they A replenish the air with nourishing oxygen B are less expensive than traditional pEirk spaces C decrease the Urban Heat Island Effect D not require the use of valuable urban land Question 47: Based on its use in paragraph 2, it can be inferred that 'mitigate' belongs to which of the following word groups? A absorb, intake, consume B allay, alleviate, reduce C obliterate, destroy, annihilate D exacerbate, aggravate, intensify Question 48: It can be inferred from the passage that the author would most likely endorse a program that A extended discounts on plants to customers who use them to create rooftop gardens B offered free admission to schools willing to take their students on field trips to the city park C promised vacation getaways to cooler destinations for those trapped in the city at the peak of summer D permitted the construction of buildings in city park land provided they have rooftop gardens Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: He is late again I don't know the reason why A The reason why he is late again I don't know B I don't know the reason why he is late again C Why he is late again is I don't know the reason D Why I don't know the reason he is late Question 50: Most of the classmates couldn't come He invited them to the birthday party A Most of the classmates that he invited them to the birthday party couldn't come B Most of the classmates which he invited to the birthday party couldn't come C Most of the classmates he invited to the birthday party couldn't come D Most of the classmates he was invited to the birthday party couldn't come 20 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 383 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(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 1: All of the students are obliged to pass the entrance examination in order to attend the university A required B impelled C optional D forced Question 2: She was disgusted at the way they treated their children A displeased with B allergic to C delighted at D angry at Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 3:A advance B admire C advent D admit Question 4:A welcomed B launched C inspired D subscribed 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 05 to 11 For many people who live in cities, parks are an important part of the landscape They provide a place for people to relax and play sports, as well as a refuge from the often harsh environment of a city What people often overlook is that parks also provide considerable environmental benefits One benefit of parks is that plants absorb carbon dioxide - a key pollutant - and emit oxygen, which humans need to breathe According to one study, an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon dioxide that a typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving Parks also make cities cooler Scientists have long noted what is called the Urban Heat Island Effect: building materials such as metal, concrete, and asphalt absorb much more of the sun’s heat and release it much more quickly than organic surfaces like trees and grass Because city landscapes contain so much of these building materials, cities are usually warmer than surrounding rural areas Parks and other green spaces help to mitigate the Urban Heat Island Effect Unfortunately, many cities cannot easily create more parks because most land is already being used for buildings, roads, parking lots, and other essential parts of the urban environment However, cities could benefit from many of the positive effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of green space: rooftop gardens While most people would not think of starting a garden on their roof, human beings have been planting gardens on rooftops for thousands of years Some rooftop gardens are very complex and require complicated engineering, but others are simple container gardens that anyone can create with the investment of a few hundred dollars and a few hours of work Rooftop gardens provide many of the same benefits as other urban park and garden spaces, but without taking up the muchneeded land Like parks, rooftop gardens help to replace carbon dioxide in the air with nourishing oxygen They also help to lessen the Urban Heat Island Effect, which can save people money In the summer, rooftop gardens prevent buildings from absorbing heat from the sun, which can significantly reduce cooling bills In the winter, gardens help hold in the heat that materials like brick and concrete radiate so quickly, leading to savings on heating bills Rooftop vegetable and herb gardens can also provide fresh food for city dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier Rooftop gardens are not only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment Question 5: It can be inferred from the passage that the author would most likely endorse a program that A promised vacation getaways to cooler destinations for those trapped in the city at the peak of summer B permitted the construction of buildings in city park land provided they have rooftop gardens C offered free admission to schools willing to take their students on field trips to the city park D extended discounts on plants to customers who use them to create rooftop gardens Question 6: According to the author, one advantage that rooftop gardens have over parks is that they A replenish the air with nourishing oxygen B not require the use of valuable urban land C decrease the Urban Heat Island Effect D are less expensive than traditional pEirk spaces Question 7: Based on the information in paragraph 3, which of the following best describes the main difference between parks and rooftop gardens? A Parks require much space while rooftop gardens not B Parks absorb heat while rooftop gardens not C Parks are public while rooftop gardens are private D Parks are expensive to create while rooftop gardens are not Question 8: Using the information in paragraph as a guide, it can be inferred that A some plants are not suitable for growth in rooftop gardens B most people prefer parks to rooftop gardens C cities with rooftop gardens are cooler than those without rooftop gardens D most people prefer life in the country over life in the city 21 Question 9: The author’s tone in the passage is best described as A argumentative B descriptive C passionate D informative Question 10: The author claims all of the following to be the benefits of rooftop gardens except A better food for city dwellers B improved air quality C increased space for private relaxation D savings on heating and cooling costs Question 11: Based on its use in paragraph 2, it can be inferred that 'mitigate' belongs to which of the following word groups? A exacerbate, aggravate, intensify B obliterate, destroy, annihilate C absorb, intake, consume D allay, alleviate, reduce 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 12: ~ Tim: "May I leave a message for Ms Davis?” ~ Janet: " " A Yes, I ’ll make sure she gets it B No, she’s not here now C She’s leaving a message for you now D I’m afraid she is not here at the moment Question 13: ~ David: "Would you like coffee or fruit-juice?" ~ John: " " A I couldn't agree more B Yes, I'd like to C I'd prefer coffee, please D No, I've no choice 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 14: Each of the members of the group were made to write a report every week A were B every week C members D to write Question 15: It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking A such as B be used to doing C It is believed D in the near future Question 16: If you had the chance to meet famous writers, what you ask them? A B to meet C writers D the Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 17: It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding A simply B approximately C frankly D generally Question 18: Although the student raised his hand, the teacher did not acknowledge his presence A dismiss B communicate C inquire D recognize 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 19:A beautiful B favourite C popular D effective Question 20:A borrowing B government C visitor D attraction Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 21: Children who are isolated and lonely seem to have poor language and A communicate B communicative C communication D communicator Question 22: In spite .his did not get the highest grade in the final exam A his intelligence B he was intelligent C of he was intelligent D of his intelligence Question 23: Only when you grow up it A can you understand B you can understand C you understand D you understand Question 24: Nam asked me if I thought A it will rain today B it would rain that day C will it rain that day D would it rain today Question 25: We decided to in Athens for a few days on our way home A set up B put up C close down D stop over Question 26: Effie disliked the film, A neither did Frank B and also disliked it Frank C so did Frank D so Frank did Question 27: Education .to be the most important element to develop a country A can often consider B often be considered C can often considered D can often be considered Question 28: Many young people have objected to .marriage, which is decided by the parents of the bride and groom A shared B sacrificed C contractual D agreed Question 29: .I had learnt English when I was at high school A If only B Even if C Unless D If Question 30: Many problems have .since the beginning of the school year A come up B brought up C come out D brought out Question 31: Ben would have studied medicine if he to a medical school A had been admitted B was admitted C would be able to enter D had admitted Question 32: No one can predict the future exactly Things may happen 22 A expectedly B unexpectedly C unexpected D expected 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 33: Most of the classmates couldn't come He invited them to the birthday party A Most of the classmates he was invited to the birthday party couldn't come B Most of the classmates that he invited them to the birthday party couldn't come C Most of the classmates which he invited to the birthday party couldn't come D Most of the classmates he invited to the birthday party couldn't come Question 34: He is late again I don't know the reason why A Why he is late again is I don't know the reason B I don't know the reason why he is late again C Why I don't know the reason he is late D The reason why he is late again I don't know 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 35 to 39 Education is more important today than ever before It helps people acquire the skills they need for such everyday (35) as reading a newspaper or managing their money It also gives them the specialized training they may need to prepare for a job or career For example, a person must meet certain educational requirements and obtain a (36) or certificate before he can practice law or medicine Many fields, like computer operation or police work, require satisfactory completion of special training courses Education is also important (37) it helps people get more out of life It increases their knowledge and understanding of the world It helps them acquire the skills that make life more interesting and enjoyable, such as the skills needed to participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical instrument Such education becomes (38) important as people gain more and more leisure time Education also helps people adjust to change This habit has become necessary because social changes today take place with increasing speed and affect the lives of more and more people Education can help a person understand these changes and provide him (39) the skills for adjusting to them Question 35:A jobs B works C actions D activities Question 36:A license B diploma C card D paper Question 37:A although B despite C because D therefore Question 38:A increasingly B increased C increase D increasing Question 39:A in B to C for D with 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 40: People believed he won a lot of money on the lottery A He is believed to have won a lot of money on the lottery B He is believed that he won a lot of money on the lottery C He was believed to win a lot of money on the lottery D He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is believed Question 41: You should have persuaded him to change his mind A It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t B You didn't persuade him to change because of his mind C You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn't listen D You should persuade him to change his mind Question 42: It is such a important problem that everybody is concerned of it A So is the important problem that everybody is concerned of it B So is an important problem that everybody is concerned of it C Such is the important problem that everybody is concerned of it D Such is an important problem that everybody is concerned of it 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 One of the most interesting authors of the twentieth century, J.R.R Tolkien, achieved fame through his highly inventive trilogy, 'The Lord of the Rings' Bom in 1892, Tolkien received his education from Oxford and then served in World War I After the war, he became a professor of Anglo Saxon and English language and literature at Oxford University Although published in 1965, the three books that comprise 'The Lord of the Rings' were written in intervals from 1936 to 1949 This was mainly due to Tolkien's responsibilities as a professor and the outbreak of World War II By the late 1960s, this fascinating trilogy had become a sociological phenomenon as young people intently studied the mythology and legends created by Tolkien The trilogy is remarkable not only for its highly developed account of historical fiction but also its success as a modern heroic epic The main plot describes the struggle between good and evil kingdom as they try to acquire a magic ring that has the power to rule the world The novels, which are set in a time called Middle Earth, describe a detailed fantasy world 23 Established before humans populated the Earth, Middle Earth was inhabited by good and evil creatures such as hobbits, elves, monsters, wizards, and some humans The characters and the setting of Middle Earth were modeled after mythological stories from Greece and Northern Europe Although readers have scrutinized the texts for inner meaning and have tried to connect the trilogy with Tolkien's real life experiences in England during World War II, he denied the connection He claims that the story began in his years as an undergraduate student and grew out of his desire to create mythology and legends about elves and their language Tolkien was a masterful fantasy novelist who used his extensive knowledge of folklore to create a body of work that is still read and enjoyed throughout the world today Question 43: The word ''scrutinized'' in the fourth paragraph could be replaced by A examined B criticized C enjoyed D denied Question 44: The word "fascinating" in the second paragraph could be replaced by A thrilling B terrifying C extremely interesting D boring Question 45: What is the setting of Tolkien's trilogy? A Modern-day Greece B Middle Earth C England in the 1800's D Oxford University Question 46: According to the passage, when did "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy become popular with young people? A After World War II B In 1892 C Between 1936 and 1946 D In the late 1960s Question 47: When did Tolkien begin to create this trilogy? A During World War I B When he was a professor C During World War II D When he was a student Question 48: What can we assume is NOT true about Middle Earth? A Middle Earth was a fictional world B The good and evil kingdom fought for the power C Middle Earth was based on European folktales D People dominated Middle Earth Question 49: What does the word "trilogy" in the first paragraph mean? A A long novel B An unrelated group of books C A specific type of fantasy novel D A group of three literary books Question 50: What does this paragraph mainly discuss? A J.R.R Tolkien's work as a professor B J.R.R Tolkien and his trilogy C All of J.R.R Tolkien's fantasy books D The popularity of J.R.R Tolkien 24 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 425 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 One of the most interesting authors of the twentieth century, J.R.R Tolkien, achieved fame through his highly inventive trilogy, 'The Lord of the Rings' Bom in 1892, Tolkien received his education from Oxford and then served in World War I After the war, he became a professor of Anglo Saxon and English language and literature at Oxford University Although published in 1965, the three books that comprise 'The Lord of the Rings' were written in intervals from 1936 to 1949 This was mainly due to Tolkien's responsibilities as a professor and the outbreak of World War II By the late 1960s, this fascinating trilogy had become a sociological phenomenon as young people intently studied the mythology and legends created by Tolkien The trilogy is remarkable not only for its highly developed account of historical fiction but also its success as a modern heroic epic The main plot describes the struggle between good and evil kingdom as they try to acquire a magic ring that has the power to rule the world The novels, which are set in a time called Middle Earth, describe a detailed fantasy world Established before humans populated the Earth, Middle Earth was inhabited by good and evil creatures such as hobbits, elves, monsters, wizards, and some humans The characters and the setting of Middle Earth were modeled after mythological stories from Greece and Northern Europe Although readers have scrutinized the texts for inner meaning and have tried to connect the trilogy with Tolkien's real life experiences in England during World War II, he denied the connection He claims that the story began in his years as an undergraduate student and grew out of his desire to create mythology and legends about elves and their language Tolkien was a masterful fantasy novelist who used his extensive knowledge of folklore to create a body of work that is still read and enjoyed throughout the world today Question 1: What does the word "trilogy" in the first paragraph mean? A A specific type of fantasy novel B An unrelated group of books C A group of three literary books D A long novel Question 2: When did Tolkien begin to create this trilogy? A When he was a student B During World War I C When he was a professor D During World War II Question 3: What does this paragraph mainly discuss? A J.R.R Tolkien's work as a professor B All of J.R.R Tolkien's fantasy books C J.R.R Tolkien and his trilogy D The popularity of J.R.R Tolkien Question 4: The word "fascinating" in the second paragraph could be replaced by A boring B extremely interesting C thrilling D terrifying Question 5: What is the setting of Tolkien's trilogy? A Middle Earth B Modern-day Greece C England in the 1800's D Oxford University Question 6: According to the passage, when did "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy become popular with young people? A In the late 1960s B Between 1936 and 1946 C After World War II D In 1892 Question 7: What can we assume is NOT true about Middle Earth? A People dominated Middle Earth B Middle Earth was a fictional world C The good and evil kingdom fought for the power D Middle Earth was based on European folktales Question 8: The word ''scrutinized'' in the fourth paragraph could be replaced by A criticized B denied C enjoyed D examined Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 9: It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding A simply B frankly C generally D approximately Question 10: Although the student raised his hand, the teacher did not acknowledge his presence A recognize B dismiss C inquire D communicate 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: Each of the members of the group were made to write a report every week A to write B were C every week D members Question 12: It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking A in the near future B such as C be used to doing D It is believed Question 13: If you had the chance to meet famous writers, what you ask them? A to meet B C the D writers 25 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 For many people who live in cities, parks are an important part of the landscape They provide a place for people to relax and play sports, as well as a refuge from the often harsh environment of a city What people often overlook is that parks also provide considerable environmental benefits One benefit of parks is that plants absorb carbon dioxide - a key pollutant - and emit oxygen, which humans need to breathe According to one study, an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon dioxide that a typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving Parks also make cities cooler Scientists have long noted what is called the Urban Heat Island Effect: building materials such as metal, concrete, and asphalt absorb much more of the sun’s heat and release it much more quickly than organic surfaces like trees and grass Because city landscapes contain so much of these building materials, cities are usually warmer than surrounding rural areas Parks and other green spaces help to mitigate the Urban Heat Island Effect Unfortunately, many cities cannot easily create more parks because most land is already being used for buildings, roads, parking lots, and other essential parts of the urban environment However, cities could benefit from many of the positive effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of green space: rooftop gardens While most people would not think of starting a garden on their roof, human beings have been planting gardens on rooftops for thousands of years Some rooftop gardens are very complex and require complicated engineering, but others are simple container gardens that anyone can create with the investment of a few hundred dollars and a few hours of work Rooftop gardens provide many of the same benefits as other urban park and garden spaces, but without taking up the muchneeded land Like parks, rooftop gardens help to replace carbon dioxide in the air with nourishing oxygen They also help to lessen the Urban Heat Island Effect, which can save people money In the summer, rooftop gardens prevent buildings from absorbing heat from the sun, which can significantly reduce cooling bills In the winter, gardens help hold in the heat that materials like brick and concrete radiate so quickly, leading to savings on heating bills Rooftop vegetable and herb gardens can also provide fresh food for city dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier Rooftop gardens are not only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment Question 14: The author’s tone in the passage is best described as A passionate B descriptive C informative D argumentative Question 15: According to the author, one advantage that rooftop gardens have over parks is that they A are less expensive than traditional pEirk spaces B replenish the air with nourishing oxygen C not require the use of valuable urban land D decrease the Urban Heat Island Effect Question 16: Using the information in paragraph as a guide, it can be inferred that A most people prefer life in the country over life in the city B some plants are not suitable for growth in rooftop gardens C cities with rooftop gardens are cooler than those without rooftop gardens D most people prefer parks to rooftop gardens Question 17: Based on the information in paragraph 3, which of the following best describes the main difference between parks and rooftop gardens? A Parks require much space while rooftop gardens not B Parks are expensive to create while rooftop gardens are not C Parks are public while rooftop gardens are private D Parks absorb heat while rooftop gardens not Question 18: The author claims all of the following to be the benefits of rooftop gardens except A increased space for private relaxation B better food for city dwellers C savings on heating and cooling costs D improved air quality Question 19: Based on its use in paragraph 2, it can be inferred that 'mitigate' belongs to which of the following word groups? A obliterate, destroy, annihilate B exacerbate, aggravate, intensify C allay, alleviate, reduce D absorb, intake, consume Question 20: It can be inferred from the passage that the author would most likely endorse a program that A promised vacation getaways to cooler destinations for those trapped in the city at the peak of summer B permitted the construction of buildings in city park land provided they have rooftop gardens C extended discounts on plants to customers who use them to create rooftop gardens D offered free admission to schools willing to take their students on field trips to the city park 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: All of the students are obliged to pass the entrance examination in order to attend the university A impelled B required C forced D optional Question 22: She was disgusted at the way they treated their children A delighted at B allergic to C displeased with D angry at 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 23:A borrowing B attraction C government D visitor Question 24:A effective B popular C beautiful D favourite 26 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 25: We decided to in Athens for a few days on our way home A set up B close down C stop over D put up Question 26: Education .to be the most important element to develop a country A often be considered B can often be considered C can often consider D can often considered Question 27: Nam asked me if I thought A it will rain today B would it rain today C it would rain that day D will it rain that day Question 28: Children who are isolated and lonely seem to have poor language and A communicator B communicate C communication D communicative Question 29: No one can predict the future exactly Things may happen A expectedly B unexpected C unexpectedly D expected Question 30: Many problems have .since the beginning of the school year A come out B brought up C come up D brought out Question 31: Ben would have studied medicine if he to a medical school A had admitted B would be able to enter C was admitted D had been admitted Question 32: Only when you grow up it A can you understand B you understand C you understand D you can understand Question 33: In spite .his did not get the highest grade in the final exam A he was intelligent B of he was intelligent C of his intelligence D his intelligence Question 34: .I had learnt English when I was at high school A If only B Even if C Unless D If Question 35: Effie disliked the film, A so did Frank B so Frank did C and also disliked it Frank D neither did Frank Question 36: Many young people have objected to .marriage, which is decided by the parents of the bride and groom A agreed B contractual C shared D sacrificed 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: You should have persuaded him to change his mind A You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn't listen B It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t C You didn't persuade him to change because of his mind D You should persuade him to change his mind Question 38: People believed he won a lot of money on the lottery A He is believed to have won a lot of money on the lottery B He was believed to win a lot of money on the lottery C He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is believed D He is believed that he won a lot of money on the lottery Question 39: It is such a important problem that everybody is concerned of it A So is the important problem that everybody is concerned of it B Such is the important problem that everybody is concerned of it C Such is an important problem that everybody is concerned of it D So is an important problem that everybody is concerned of it 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: He is late again I don't know the reason why A I don't know the reason why he is late again B The reason why he is late again I don't know C Why I don't know the reason he is late D Why he is late again is I don't know the reason Question 41: Most of the classmates couldn't come He invited them to the birthday party A Most of the classmates which he invited to the birthday party couldn't come B Most of the classmates he was invited to the birthday party couldn't come C Most of the classmates that he invited them to the birthday party couldn't come D Most of the classmates he invited to the birthday party couldn't come 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 Education is more important today than ever before It helps people acquire the skills they need for such everyday (42) as reading a newspaper or managing their money It also gives them the specialized training they may need to prepare for a 27 job or career For example, a person must meet certain educational requirements and obtain a (43) or certificate before he can practice law or medicine Many fields, like computer operation or police work, require satisfactory completion of special training courses Education is also important (44) it helps people get more out of life It increases their knowledge and understanding of the world It helps them acquire the skills that make life more interesting and enjoyable, such as the skills needed to participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical instrument Such education becomes (45) important as people gain more and more leisure time Education also helps people adjust to change This habit has become necessary because social changes today take place with increasing speed and affect the lives of more and more people Education can help a person understand these changes and provide him (46) the skills for adjusting to them Question 42:A jobs B works C actions D activities Question 43:A diploma B paper C license D card Question 44:A despite B although C therefore D because Question 45:A increase B increasing C increasingly D increased Question 46:A in B for C to D with 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 47: ~ David: "Would you like coffee or fruit-juice?" ~ John: " " A I couldn't agree more B I'd prefer coffee, please C No, I've no choice D Yes, I'd like to Question 48: ~ Tim: "May I leave a message for Ms Davis?” ~ Janet: " " A I’m afraid she is not here at the moment B No, she’s not here now C She’s leaving a message for you now D Yes, I ’ll make sure she gets it 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 launched B inspired C welcomed D subscribed Question 50:A admit B admire C advent D advance 28 SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 00 trang) ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 924 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 inspired B launched C subscribed D welcomed Question 2:A advance B admit C advent D admire 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: ~ Tim: "May I leave a message for Ms Davis?” ~ Janet: " " A I’m afraid she is not here at the moment B She’s leaving a message for you now C Yes, I ’ll make sure she gets it D No, she’s not here now Question 4: ~ David: "Would you like coffee or fruit-juice?" ~ John: " " A No, I've no choice B I couldn't agree more C I'd prefer coffee, please D Yes, I'd like to Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 5: Each of the members of the group were made to write a report every week A members B every week C to write D were Question 6: If you had the chance to meet famous writers, what you ask them? A writers B the C D to meet Question 7: It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking A such as B It is believed C in the near future D be used to doing Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 8: .I had learnt English when I was at high school A If B Unless C If only D Even if Question 9: Only when you grow up it A you can understand B can you understand C you understand D you understand Question 10: Many problems have .since the beginning of the school year A brought up B brought out C come up D come out Question 11: Children who are isolated and lonely seem to have poor language and A communicate B communicative C communication D communicator Question 12: Effie disliked the film, A neither did Frank B and also disliked it Frank C so did Frank D so Frank did Question 13: No one can predict the future exactly Things may happen A unexpected B expectedly C unexpectedly D expected Question 14: Nam asked me if I thought A will it rain that day B would it rain today C it would rain that day D it will rain today Question 15: Many young people have objected to .marriage, which is decided by the parents of the bride and groom A sacrificed B shared C contractual D agreed Question 16: In spite .his did not get the highest grade in the final exam A he was intelligent B of he was intelligent C his intelligence D of his intelligence Question 17: We decided to in Athens for a few days on our way home A put up B set up C close down D stop over Question 18: Education .to be the most important element to develop a country A can often considered B often be considered C can often be considered D can often consider Question 19: Ben would have studied medicine if he to a medical school A had been admitted B would be able to enter C was admitted D had admitted 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 20 to 26 For many people who live in cities, parks are an important part of the landscape They provide a place for people to relax and play sports, as well as a refuge from the often harsh environment of a city What people often overlook is that parks also provide considerable environmental benefits One benefit of parks is that plants absorb carbon dioxide - a key pollutant - and emit oxygen, which humans need to breathe According to one study, an acre of trees can absorb the same amount of carbon 29 dioxide that a typical car emits in 11,000 miles of driving Parks also make cities cooler Scientists have long noted what is called the Urban Heat Island Effect: building materials such as metal, concrete, and asphalt absorb much more of the sun’s heat and release it much more quickly than organic surfaces like trees and grass Because city landscapes contain so much of these building materials, cities are usually warmer than surrounding rural areas Parks and other green spaces help to mitigate the Urban Heat Island Effect Unfortunately, many cities cannot easily create more parks because most land is already being used for buildings, roads, parking lots, and other essential parts of the urban environment However, cities could benefit from many of the positive effects of parks by encouraging citizens to create another type of green space: rooftop gardens While most people would not think of starting a garden on their roof, human beings have been planting gardens on rooftops for thousands of years Some rooftop gardens are very complex and require complicated engineering, but others are simple container gardens that anyone can create with the investment of a few hundred dollars and a few hours of work Rooftop gardens provide many of the same benefits as other urban park and garden spaces, but without taking up the muchneeded land Like parks, rooftop gardens help to replace carbon dioxide in the air with nourishing oxygen They also help to lessen the Urban Heat Island Effect, which can save people money In the summer, rooftop gardens prevent buildings from absorbing heat from the sun, which can significantly reduce cooling bills In the winter, gardens help hold in the heat that materials like brick and concrete radiate so quickly, leading to savings on heating bills Rooftop vegetable and herb gardens can also provide fresh food for city dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier Rooftop gardens are not only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment Question 20: The author’s tone in the passage is best described as A argumentative B descriptive C passionate D informative Question 21: The author claims all of the following to be the benefits of rooftop gardens except A improved air quality B savings on heating and cooling costs C increased space for private relaxation D better food for city dwellers Question 22: Based on its use in paragraph 2, it can be inferred that 'mitigate' belongs to which of the following word groups? A obliterate, destroy, annihilate B allay, alleviate, reduce C exacerbate, aggravate, intensify D absorb, intake, consume Question 23: Using the information in paragraph as a guide, it can be inferred that A most people prefer parks to rooftop gardens B most people prefer life in the country over life in the city C some plants are not suitable for growth in rooftop gardens D cities with rooftop gardens are cooler than those without rooftop gardens Question 24: According to the author, one advantage that rooftop gardens have over parks is that they A replenish the air with nourishing oxygen B are less expensive than traditional pEirk spaces C decrease the Urban Heat Island Effect D not require the use of valuable urban land Question 25: It can be inferred from the passage that the author would most likely endorse a program that A offered free admission to schools willing to take their students on field trips to the city park B extended discounts on plants to customers who use them to create rooftop gardens C promised vacation getaways to cooler destinations for those trapped in the city at the peak of summer D permitted the construction of buildings in city park land provided they have rooftop gardens Question 26: Based on the information in paragraph 3, which of the following best describes the main difference between parks and rooftop gardens? A Parks are public while rooftop gardens are private B Parks absorb heat while rooftop gardens not C Parks are expensive to create while rooftop gardens are not D Parks require much space while rooftop gardens not 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 27: It is such a important problem that everybody is concerned of it A So is the important problem that everybody is concerned of it B So is an important problem that everybody is concerned of it C Such is the important problem that everybody is concerned of it D Such is an important problem that everybody is concerned of it Question 28: People believed he won a lot of money on the lottery A He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is believed B He is believed that he won a lot of money on the lottery C He was believed to win a lot of money on the lottery D He is believed to have won a lot of money on the lottery Question 29: You should have persuaded him to change his mind A You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn't listen B You should persuade him to change his mind C You didn't persuade him to change because of his mind 30 D It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 30 to 34 Education is more important today than ever before It helps people acquire the skills they need for such everyday (30) as reading a newspaper or managing their money It also gives them the specialized training they may need to prepare for a job or career For example, a person must meet certain educational requirements and obtain a (31) or certificate before he can practice law or medicine Many fields, like computer operation or police work, require satisfactory completion of special training courses Education is also important (32) it helps people get more out of life It increases their knowledge and understanding of the world It helps them acquire the skills that make life more interesting and enjoyable, such as the skills needed to participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical instrument Such education becomes (33) important as people gain more and more leisure time Education also helps people adjust to change This habit has become necessary because social changes today take place with increasing speed and affect the lives of more and more people Education can help a person understand these changes and provide him (34) the skills for adjusting to them Question 30:A activities B works C jobs D actions Question 31:A card B diploma C paper D license Question 32:A therefore B because C despite D although Question 33:A increasingly B increased C increase D increasing Question 34:A with B to C in D for Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 35: It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding A approximately B generally C frankly D simply Question 36: Although the student raised his hand, the teacher did not acknowledge his presence A dismiss B inquire C communicate D recognize 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 37: He is late again I don't know the reason why A Why he is late again is I don't know the reason B The reason why he is late again I don't know C I don't know the reason why he is late again D Why I don't know the reason he is late Question 38: Most of the classmates couldn't come He invited them to the birthday party A Most of the classmates he invited to the birthday party couldn't come B Most of the classmates he was invited to the birthday party couldn't come C Most of the classmates that he invited them to the birthday party couldn't come D Most of the classmates which he invited to the birthday party couldn't come 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 39:A beautiful B favourite C effective D popular Question 40:A borrowing B attraction C visitor D government 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 41 to 48 One of the most interesting authors of the twentieth century, J.R.R Tolkien, achieved fame through his highly inventive trilogy, 'The Lord of the Rings' Bom in 1892, Tolkien received his education from Oxford and then served in World War I After the war, he became a professor of Anglo Saxon and English language and literature at Oxford University Although published in 1965, the three books that comprise 'The Lord of the Rings' were written in intervals from 1936 to 1949 This was mainly due to Tolkien's responsibilities as a professor and the outbreak of World War II By the late 1960s, this fascinating trilogy had become a sociological phenomenon as young people intently studied the mythology and legends created by Tolkien The trilogy is remarkable not only for its highly developed account of historical fiction but also its success as a modern heroic epic The main plot describes the struggle between good and evil kingdom as they try to acquire a magic ring that has the power to rule the world The novels, which are set in a time called Middle Earth, describe a detailed fantasy world Established before humans populated the Earth, Middle Earth was inhabited by good and evil creatures such as hobbits, elves, monsters, wizards, and some humans The characters and the setting of Middle Earth were modeled after mythological stories from Greece and Northern Europe Although readers have scrutinized the texts for inner meaning and have tried to connect the trilogy with Tolkien's real life experiences in England during World War II, he denied the connection He claims that the story began in his years as an undergraduate student and grew out of his desire to create mythology and legends about elves and their language Tolkien was a masterful fantasy novelist who used his extensive knowledge of folklore to create a body of work that is still read and enjoyed throughout the world today 31 Question 41: When did Tolkien begin to create this trilogy? A During World War II B When he was a professor C During World War I D When he was a student Question 42: What is the setting of Tolkien's trilogy? A Oxford University B Middle Earth C England in the 1800's D Modern-day Greece Question 43: What does this paragraph mainly discuss? A The popularity of J.R.R Tolkien B J.R.R Tolkien's work as a professor C All of J.R.R Tolkien's fantasy books D J.R.R Tolkien and his trilogy Question 44: What does the word "trilogy" in the first paragraph mean? A A group of three literary books B An unrelated group of books C A long novel D A specific type of fantasy novel Question 45: The word ''scrutinized'' in the fourth paragraph could be replaced by A denied B criticized C enjoyed D examined Question 46: What can we assume is NOT true about Middle Earth? A Middle Earth was a fictional world B The good and evil kingdom fought for the power C People dominated Middle Earth D Middle Earth was based on European folktales Question 47: The word "fascinating" in the second paragraph could be replaced by A terrifying B thrilling C extremely interesting D boring Question 48: According to the passage, when did "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy become popular with young people? A In 1892 B After World War II C In the late 1960s D Between 1936 and 1946 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 49: All of the students are obliged to pass the entrance examination in order to attend the university A required B forced C optional D impelled Question 50: She was disgusted at the way they treated their children A delighted at B displeased with C allergic to D angry at 32 [...]... Question 19: Only when you grow up it A you do understand B can you understand C you can understand D you understand Question 20: We decided to in Athens for a few days on our way home A stop over B put up C close down D set up Question 21: Education .to be the most important element to develop a country A can often be considered B often be considered C can often considered D can often consider Mark... questions Question 40: People believed he won a lot of money on the lottery A He is believed to have won a lot of money on the lottery B He is believed that he won a lot of money on the lottery C He was believed to win a lot of money on the lottery D He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is believed Question 41: You should have persuaded him to change his mind A It was essential to persuade him... savings on heating bills Rooftop vegetable and herb gardens can also provide fresh food for city dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier Rooftop gardens are not only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment Question 20: The author’s tone in the passage is best described as A argumentative B descriptive C passionate D informative Question 21:... hold in the heat that materials like brick and concrete radiate so quickly, leading to savings on heating bills Rooftop vegetable and herb gardens can also provide fresh food for city dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier Rooftop gardens are not only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment Question 3: Based on the information in paragraph 3,... indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 25: We decided to in Athens for a few days on our way home A set up B close down C stop over D put up Question 26: Education .to be the most important element to develop a country A often be considered B can often be considered C can often consider D can often considered Question 27: Nam asked me if I thought A it will rain today... heat that materials like brick and concrete radiate so quickly, leading to savings on heating bills Rooftop vegetable and herb gardens can also provide fresh food for city dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier Rooftop gardens are not only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment Question 44: Using the information in paragraph 2 as a guide, it... diets healthier Rooftop gardens are not only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment Question 14: The author’s tone in the passage is best described as A passionate B descriptive C informative D argumentative Question 15: According to the author, one advantage that rooftop gardens have over parks is that they A are less expensive than traditional pEirk spaces B replenish... days on our way home A set up B put up C close down D stop over Question 26: Effie disliked the film, A neither did Frank B and also disliked it Frank C so did Frank D so Frank did Question 27: Education .to be the most important element to develop a country A can often consider B often be considered C can often considered D can often be considered Question 28: Many young people have objected to .marriage,... lot of money on the lottery B He is believed to have won a lot of money on the lottery C He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is believed D He is believed that he won a lot of money on the lottery Question 8: You should have persuaded him to change his mind A It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t B You should persuade him to change his mind C You didn't persuade him... leading to savings on heating bills Rooftop vegetable and herb gardens can also provide fresh food for city dwellers, saving them money and making their diets healthier Rooftop gardens are not only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment Question 42: The author claims all of the following to be the benefits of rooftop gardens except A savings on heating and cooling ... did Question 27: Education .to be the most important element to develop a country A can often consider B often be considered C can often considered D can often be considered Question 28: Many young... their diets healthier Rooftop gardens are not only something everyone can enjoy, they are also a smart environmental investment Question 25: Using the information in paragraph as a guide, it can be... communication D communicate Question 19: Education .to be the most important element to develop a country A can often considered B often be considered C can often be considered D can often consider