SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) ƠN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 327 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề Mark(s) Mã Phách ……… Mark the letter A, B, C, orD 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 healthy B whom C honest D heal Question 2:A amuses B repeats C attacks D coughs 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 03 to 07 In this age of advanced telephone networks and electronic mail, it seems that fewer and even fewer people are taking time to sit down and write letters (3) friends and relatives For hundreds of years, letters were the only way to keep in contact with people who were any distance away and letter-writing was seen as an important skill for all learned people (4) Gradually, however , the importance of writing letters is decreasing to a point that majority of us have to (5) a special effort to turn out something worth-while when we apply for a job or make a complaint In business circles, the tendency is for routine communications to become shorter .(6) clients may appreciate a detailed letter, an employee who sends out long letters is often regarded as inefficient Many people prefer the telephone in all circumstances and its speed is essential in many situations but how often have you put the telephone down, dissatisfied with what you have managed to say? I don’t think I’ll throw my (7) away yet Question 3:A from B to C with D for Question 4:A to be mastered B to master C mastered D mastering Question 5:A B cause C make D create Question 6:A Despite B As though C Even though D However Question 7:A pen B letter C effort D telephone 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: We decided to in Athens for a few days on our way home A close down B set up C put up D stop over Question 9: She isn’t well with the new manager A getting on B going on C taking on D keeping on Question 10: .is to give strangers your address A That must never you B What must never you C That you must never D What you must never Question 11: The teacher, along with her students, going to school at the moment A is B was C are D were Question 12: Without my parents' support, I my overseas study A had not completed B would not have completed C will not complete D did not complete Question 13: , I would give a party A If she comes next month B She were to come next month C If she came here now D Should she come next month Question 14: We bought some A old lovely German glasses B German old lovely glasses C German lovely old glasses D lovely old German glasses Question 15: He couldn’t rest or sleep because too much coffee A he had been drinking B drinking C been drinking D had been drinking Question 16: Jim usually looks happy, but today he has a long .He must have had a quarrel with his best friend A expression B nose C chin D face Question 17: In the eighteenth century, .not many women who had access toformal education in the colonies A it was B were there C were D there were Question 18: People said that he would .a bad end They were right He went to prison and died there A come into B come through C come to D come round Question 19: Tom said that he his motorbike the day before A had lost B has lost C lose D lost 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 20: I strongly disapproved of your behaviour However, I will help you this time A Despite my strong disapproval of your behaviour, I will help you this time B Because of your behaviour, I will help you this time C Despite of my strong disapproval of your behaviour, I will help you this time D Although I strongly disapproved of your behaviour, but I will help you this time Question 21: John is studying hard He doesn’t want to fail the next exam A John is studying hard in order to not to fail the next exam B John is studying hard in order that he not fail the next exam C John is studying hard in order not to fail the next exam D John is studying hard so as to fail the next exam Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response tocomplete each of the following exchanges Question 22: Linda invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night and Sarah accepted ~ Linda: "Shall we eat out tonight ?" ~ Sarah: " ." A That’s a great idea B You are very welcome C It’s kind of you to invite D That’s acceptable Question 23: ~ Daisy: "What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!" ~ Mary: " ." A Thank you for your compliment! B I don't like your sayings C You are telling a lie D Thank you very much! I am afraid 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: I don't think I can ever live on my own in a big city A poorly B freely C hungry D alone Question 25: We had waited for two hours and in the end they arrived A luckily B eventually C suddenly D gradually Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 26: During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects A holding at B holding back C holding by D holding to Question 27: We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours A slow B open C uninterested D unsure 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 28:A apply B appear C visit D attend Question 29:A kindergarten B conventional C contaminate D curriculum Mark the letter A, B, C, orD onyour answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the following questions Question 30: The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is the name of a set of English qualifications, generally taking by secondary school students at the age of 15-16 in England A taking B the name C a set of D at the age Question 31: I like the fresh air and green trees of the village which I spent my vacation last year A which B the fresh air C my vacation D green trees Question 32: I told him I’d prefer to walk, but he insisted to give me a lift A to walk B prefer C a lift D to give 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 33: I did not answer the door even though I knew it was my friend A Only when I answered the door did I knew it was my friend B Unless I knew it was my friend, I would not answer the door C I answered the door since I knew it was my friend D I knew it was my friend, but I did not answer the door Question 34: There is no point in asking Linda to help as she is really busy A It is a waste of time asking Linda to help as she is really busy B When Linda is busy, you should help her C Even though Linda is really busy, she is always willing to help D Whenever you are in need, ask Linda for help Question 35: He never suspected that the money had been stolen A At no time did he suspect that the money had been stolen B He knew that his money would be stolen C Never he suspected that the money had been stolen D At no time he suspected that the money had been stolen Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 43 Ever since humans inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech When there is a barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction Other forms of non-linguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 36: Which of the following best summarizes this passage? A Nonlinguistic language is invaluable toforeigners B Everybody uses only one form of communication C When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication D Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest Question 37: Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT for A spelling B whole words C expressions D ideas Question 38: The word "these" in paragraph refers to A thoughts and feelings B tourists C the deaf and the mute D sign language motions Question 39: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT A ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language B there are many forms of communication in existence today C the deaf and mute use an oral form of communication D verbalization is the most common form of communication Question 40: The word "wink" in paragraph means most nearly the same as A bob the head up and down B close two eyes briefly C close one eye briefly D shake the head from side to side Question 41: What is the best title for the passage? A Ways of Expressing Feelings B The Importantof Sign Language C Picturesque Symbols of Communication D The Many Forms of Communication Question 42: People need to communicate in order to A create language barriers B express thoughts andfeelings C keep from reading with their fingertips D be picturesque and exact Question 43: Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people? A Picture signs B Signal flags C Braille D Body language 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 44 to 50 The technology of the North American colonies did not differ strikingly from that of Europe, but in one respect, the colonists enjoyed a great advantage Especially by comparison with Britain, Americans had a wonderfully supply of wood The first colonists did not, as many people imagine, find an entire continent covered by a climax forest Even along the Atlantic seaboard, the forest was broken at many points Nevertheless, all sorts of fine trees abounded, and through the early colonial period, those who pushed westward encountered new forests By the end of the colonial era, the price of wood had risen slightly in eastern cities, but wood was still extremely abundant The availability of wood brought advantages that have seldom been appreciated Wood was a foundation of the economy Houses and all manner of buildings were made of wood to a degree unknown in Britain Secondly, wood was used as fuel for heating and cooking Thirdly, it was used as the source of important industrial compounds, such as potash, an industrial alkali; charcoal, a componentof gunpowder; and tannic acid, used for tanning leather The supply of wood conferred advantages but had some negative aspects as well Iron at that time was produced by heating iron ore with charcoal Because Britain was so stripped of trees, she was unable to exploit her rich iron mines But the American colonies had both iron ore and wood; iron production was encouraged and became successful However, when Britain developed coke smelting, the Colonies did not follow suit because they had plenty of wood and besides, charcoal iron was stronger than coke iron Coke smelting led to technologic innovations and was linked to the emergence of the Industrial Revolution In the early nineteenth century, the former colonies lagged behind Britain in industrial development because their supply of wood led them to cling to charcoal iron Question 44: What does the passage mainly discuss? A The roots of the Industrial Revolution B The effects of an abundance of wood on the colonies C The advantages of using wood in the colonies D The difference between charcoal iron and coke iron Question 45: According to the passage, by the end of the colonial period, the price of wood in Eastern cities A was much higher than it was in Britain B decreased rapidly because of lower demand for wood C rose quickly because wood was becoming so scarce D was slightly higher than in previous years Question 46: According to the passage, why was the use of coke smelting advantageous? A It produced a stronger type of iron than wood smelting B It was less expensive than wood smelting C It stimulated the demand for wood D It led to advances in technology Question 47: The word "abundant" in paragraph is closest meaning to A insufficient B plentiful C sufficient D redundant Question 48: Which of the following is a common assumption about the forests of North America during the colonial period? A They existed only along the Atlantic seaboard B They covered the entire continent C They had little or no economic value D They contained only a few types of trees Question 49: What can be inferred about houses in Britain during the period written about in the passage? A They were typically smaller than homes in North America B They were generally built with imported materials C They were usually built from materials built from materials other than wood D They were more expensive than American houses Question 50: The phrase “follow suit” in paragraph means A make an attempt B take a risk C have the opportunity D the same thing SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) ƠN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 773 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề Mark(s) Mã Phách ……… Mark the letter A, B, C, orD 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 amuses B repeats C attacks D coughs Question 2:A healthy B heal C honest D whom 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 attend B visit C appear D apply Question 4:A curriculum B conventional C kindergarten D contaminate Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response tocomplete each of the following exchanges Question 5: Linda invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night and Sarah accepted ~ Linda: "Shall we eat out tonight ?" ~ Sarah: " ." A It’s kind of you to invite B That’s acceptable C That’s a great idea D You are very welcome Question 6: ~ Daisy: "What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!" ~ Mary: " ." A Thank you for your compliment! B Thank you very much! I am afraid C You are telling a lie D I don't like your sayings Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 7: He couldn’t rest or sleep because too much coffee A had been drinking B been drinking C he had been drinking D drinking Question 8: People said that he would .a bad end They were right He went to prison and died there A come round B come through C come to D come into Question 9: .is to give strangers your address A That you must never B What you must never C What must never you D That must never you Question 10: Without my parents' support, I my overseas study A will not complete B would not have completed C had not completed D did not complete Question 11: The teacher, along with her students, going to school at the moment A is B are C was D were Question 12: She isn’t well with the new manager A taking on B getting on C keeping on D going on Question 13: In the eighteenth century, .not many women who had access toformal education in the colonies A were there B there were C were D it was Question 14: We bought some A old lovely German glasses B lovely old German glasses C German old lovely glasses D German lovely old glasses Question 15: Jim usually looks happy, but today he has a long .He must have had a quarrel with his best friend A nose B chin C face D expression Question 16: , I would give a party A If she came here now B She were to come next month C If she comes next month D Should she come next month Question 17: We decided to in Athens for a few days on our way home A close down B stop over C put up D set up Question 18: Tom said that he his motorbike the day before A lost B has lost C had lost D lose Mark the letter A, B, C, orD onyour answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the following questions Question 19: I like the fresh air and green trees of the village which I spent my vacation last year A the fresh air B green trees C my vacation D which Question 20: The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is the name of a set of English qualifications, generally taking by secondary school students at the age of 15-16 in England A a set of B at the age C taking D the name Question 21: I told him I’d prefer to walk, but he insisted to give me a lift A prefer B to walk C a lift D to give Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: We had waited for two hours and in the end they arrived A eventually B gradually C luckily D suddenly Question 23: I don't think I can ever live on my own in a big city A freely B alone C poorly D hungry Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 24: We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours A slow B unsure C uninterested D open Question 25: During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects A holding by B holding to C holding back D holding at Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30 In this age of advanced telephone networks and electronic mail, it seems that fewer and even fewer people are taking time to sit down and write letters (26) friends and relatives For hundreds of years, letters were the only way to keep in contact with people who were any distance away and letter-writing was seen as an important skill for all learned people (27) Gradually, however , the importance of writing letters is decreasing to a point that majority of us have to (28) a special effort to turn out something worth-while when we apply for a job or make a complaint In business circles, the tendency is for routine communications to become shorter .(29) clients may appreciate a detailed letter, an employee who sends out long letters is often regarded as inefficient Many people prefer the telephone in all circumstances and its speed is essential in many situations but how often have you put the telephone down, dissatisfied with what you have managed to say? I don’t think I’ll throw my (30) away yet Question 26:A with B for C to D from Question 27:A to be mastered B mastered C to master D mastering Question 28:A make B create C cause D Question 29:A Despite B However C Even though D As though Question 30:A effort B letter C pen D telephone 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 31to 37 The technology of the North American colonies did not differ strikingly from that of Europe, but in one respect, the colonists enjoyed a great advantage Especially by comparison with Britain, Americans had a wonderfully supply of wood The first colonists did not, as many people imagine, find an entire continent covered by a climax forest Even along the Atlantic seaboard, the forest was broken at many points Nevertheless, all sorts of fine trees abounded, and through the early colonial period, those who pushed westward encountered new forests By the end of the colonial era, the price of wood had risen slightly in eastern cities, but wood was still extremely abundant The availability of wood brought advantages that have seldom been appreciated Wood was a foundation of the economy Houses and all manner of buildings were made of wood to a degree unknown in Britain Secondly, wood was used as fuel for heating and cooking Thirdly, it was used as the source of important industrial compounds, such as potash, an industrial alkali; charcoal, a componentof gunpowder; and tannic acid, used for tanning leather The supply of wood conferred advantages but had some negative aspects as well Iron at that time was produced by heating iron ore with charcoal Because Britain was so stripped of trees, she was unable to exploit her rich iron mines But the American colonies had both iron ore and wood; iron production was encouraged and became successful However, when Britain developed coke smelting, the Colonies did not follow suit because they had plenty of wood and besides, charcoal iron was stronger than coke iron Coke smelting led to technologic innovations and was linked to the emergence of the Industrial Revolution In the early nineteenth century, the former colonies lagged behind Britain in industrial development because their supply of wood led them to cling to charcoal iron Question 31: Which of the following is a common assumption about the forests of North America during the colonial period? A They covered the entire continent B They existed only along the Atlantic seaboard C They contained only a few types of trees D They had little or no economic value Question 32: What does the passage mainly discuss? A The effects of an abundance of wood on the colonies B The advantages of using wood in the colonies C The roots of the Industrial Revolution D The difference between charcoal iron and coke iron Question 33: The word "abundant" in paragraph is closest meaning to A sufficient B redundant C plentiful D insufficient Question 34: What can be inferred about houses in Britain during the period written about in the passage? A They were more expensive than American houses B They were generally built with imported materials C They were typically smaller than homes in North America D They were usually built from materials built from materials other than wood Question 35: According to the passage, why was the use of coke smelting advantageous? A It led to advances in technology B It produced a stronger type of iron than wood smelting C It was less expensive than wood smelting D It stimulated the demand for wood Question 36: The phrase “follow suit” in paragraph means A make an attempt B have the opportunity C the same thing D take a risk Question 37: According to the passage, by the end of the colonial period, the price of wood in Eastern cities A was much higher than it was in Britain B rose quickly because wood was becoming so scarce C decreased rapidly because of lower demand for wood D was slightly higher than in previous years Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 38: I did not answer the door even though I knew it was my friend A Only when I answered the door did I knew it was my friend B I knew it was my friend, but I did not answer the door C I answered the door since I knew it was my friend D Unless I knew it was my friend, I would not answer the door Question 39: He never suspected that the money had been stolen A At no time he suspected that the money had been stolen B Never he suspected that the money had been stolen C He knew that his money would be stolen D At no time did he suspect that the money had been stolen Question 40: There is no point in asking Linda to help as she is really busy A When Linda is busy, you should help her B Whenever you are in need, ask Linda for help C It is a waste of time asking Linda to help as she is really busy D Even though Linda is really busy, she is always willing to help 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 50 Ever since humans inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech When there is a barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction Other forms of non-linguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 41: The word "wink" in paragraph means most nearly the same as A bob the head up and down B shake the head from side to side C close one eye briefly D close two eyes briefly Question 42: The word "these" in paragraph refers to A thoughts and feelings B tourists C sign language motions D the deaf and the mute Question 43: Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT for A expressions B ideas C whole words D spelling Question 44: Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people? A Braille B Signal flags C Body language D Picture signs Question 45: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT A there are many forms of communication in existence today B verbalization is the most common form of communication C ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language D the deaf and mute use an oral form of communication Question 46: Which of the following best summarizes this passage? A Nonlinguistic language is invaluable toforeigners B When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication C Everybody uses only one form of communication D Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest Question 47: People need to communicate in order to A express thoughts andfeelings B create language barriers C keep from reading with their fingertips D be picturesque and exact Question 48: What is the best title for the passage? A Picturesque Symbols of Communication B The Importantof Sign Language C Ways of Expressing Feelings D The Many Forms of Communication 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: John is studying hard He doesn’t want to fail the next exam A John is studying hard in order to not to fail the next exam B John is studying hard in order that he not fail the next exam C John is studying hard so as to fail the next exam D John is studying hard in order not to fail the next exam Question 50: I strongly disapproved of your behaviour However, I will help you this time A Despite of my strong disapproval of your behaviour, I will help you this time B Because of your behaviour, I will help you this time C Although I strongly disapproved of your behaviour, but I will help you this time D Despite my strong disapproval of your behaviour, I will help you this time Ở 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 532 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề Mark(s) Mã Phách ……… Mark the letter A, B, C, orD 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 whom B healthy C heal D honest Question 2:A amuses B attacks C coughs D repeats Mark the letter A, B, C, orD onyour answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the following questions Question 3: I told him I’d prefer to walk, but he insisted to give me a lift A to walk B prefer C a lift D to give Question 4: The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is the name of a set of English qualifications, generally taking by secondary school students at the age of 15-16 in England A the name B taking C a set of D at the age Question 5: I like the fresh air and green trees of the village which I spent my vacation last year A my vacation B which C green trees D the fresh air 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 6: I don't think I can ever live on my own in a big city A freely B hungry C alone D poorly Question 7: We had waited for two hours and in the end they arrived A eventually B suddenly C gradually D luckily 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 8: During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects A holding to B holding back C holding at D holding by Question 9: We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours A uninterested B unsure C slow D open Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response tocomplete each of the following exchanges Question 10: Linda invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night and Sarah accepted ~ Linda: "Shall we eat out tonight ?" ~ Sarah: " ." A That’s a great idea B You are very welcome C That’s acceptable D It’s kind of you to invite Question 11: ~ Daisy: "What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!" ~ Mary: " ." A I don't like your sayings B You are telling a lie C Thank you very much! I am afraid D Thank you for your compliment! Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 12: Without my parents' support, I my overseas study A did not complete B had not completed C would not have completed D will not complete Question 13: We bought some A German lovely old glasses B German old lovely glasses C old lovely German glasses D lovely old German glasses Question 14: We decided to in Athens for a few days on our way home A close down B stop over C put up D set up Question 15: She isn’t well with the new manager A keeping on B getting on C going on D taking on Question 16: , I would give a party A She were to come next month B If she came here now C Should she come next month D If she comes next month Question 17: Jim usually looks happy, but today he has a long .He must have had a quarrel with his best friend A expression B face C chin D nose Question 18: The teacher, along with her students, going to school at the moment A is B was C are D were Question 19: People said that he would .a bad end They were right He went to prison and died there A come into B come to C come round D come through Question 20: He couldn’t rest or sleep because too much coffee A drinking B had been drinking C he had been drinking D been drinking Question 21: In the eighteenth century, .not many women who had access toformal education in the colonies A it was B were there C there were D were Question 22: .is to give strangers your address A That you must never B What must never you C That must never you D What you must never Question 23: Tom said that he his motorbike the day before A lose B has lost C lost D had lost Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 24 to 30 The technology of the North American colonies did not differ strikingly from that of Europe, but in one respect, the colonists enjoyed a great advantage Especially by comparison with Britain, Americans had a wonderfully supply of wood The first colonists did not, as many people imagine, find an entire continent covered by a climax forest Even along the Atlantic seaboard, the forest was broken at many points Nevertheless, all sorts of fine trees abounded, and through the early colonial period, those who pushed westward encountered new forests By the end of the colonial era, the price of wood had risen slightly in eastern cities, but wood was still extremely abundant The availability of wood brought advantages that have seldom been appreciated Wood was a foundation of the economy Houses and all manner of buildings were made of wood to a degree unknown in Britain Secondly, wood was used as fuel for heating and cooking Thirdly, it was used as the source of important industrial compounds, such as potash, an industrial alkali; charcoal, a componentof gunpowder; and tannic acid, used for tanning leather The supply of wood conferred advantages but had some negative aspects as well Iron at that time was produced by heating iron ore with charcoal Because Britain was so stripped of trees, she was unable to exploit her rich iron mines But the American colonies had both iron ore and wood; iron production was encouraged and became successful However, when Britain developed coke smelting, the Colonies did not follow suit because they had plenty of wood and besides, charcoal iron was stronger than coke iron Coke smelting led to technologic innovations and was linked to the emergence of the Industrial Revolution In the early nineteenth century, the former colonies lagged behind Britain in industrial development because their supply of wood led them to cling to charcoal iron Question 24: The phrase “follow suit” in paragraph means A take a risk B have the opportunity C the same thing D make an attempt Question 25: Which of the following is a common assumption about the forests of North America during the colonial period? A They contained only a few types of trees B They had little or no economic value C They existed only along the Atlantic seaboard D They covered the entire continent Question 26: According to the passage, why was the use of coke smelting advantageous? A It stimulated the demand for wood B It was less expensive than wood smelting C It produced a stronger type of iron than wood smelting D It led to advances in technology Question 27: What does the passage mainly discuss? A The effects of an abundance of wood on the colonies B The difference between charcoal iron and coke iron C The advantages of using wood in the colonies D The roots of the Industrial Revolution Question 28: What can be inferred about houses in Britain during the period written about in the passage? A They were more expensive than American houses B They were generally built with imported materials C They were usually built from materials built from materials other than wood D They were typically smaller than homes in North America Question 29: The word "abundant" in paragraph is closest meaning to A redundant B insufficient C plentiful D sufficient Question 30: According to the passage, by the end of the colonial period, the price of wood in Eastern cities A was slightly higher than in previous years B was much higher than it was in Britain C rose quickly because wood was becoming so scarce D decreased rapidly because of lower demand for wood Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 31: I did not answer the door even though I knew it was my friend A Only when I answered the door did I knew it was my friend B I answered the door since I knew it was my friend C Unless I knew it was my friend, I would not answer the door D I knew it was my friend, but I did not answer the door Question 32: He never suspected that the money had been stolen 10 A That you must never B What you must never C That must never you D What must never you Question 21: Tom said that he his motorbike the day before A lost B has lost C had lost D lose Mark the letter A, B, C, orD onyour answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the following questions Question 22: I told him I’d prefer to walk, but he insisted to give me a lift A to give B to walk C prefer D a lift Question 23: The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is the name of a set of English qualifications, generally taking by secondary school students at the age of 15-16 in England A taking B the name C at the age D a set of Question 24: I like the fresh air and green trees of the village which I spent my vacation last year A my vacation B the fresh air C green trees D which 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 The technology of the North American colonies did not differ strikingly from that of Europe, but in one respect, the colonists enjoyed a great advantage Especially by comparison with Britain, Americans had a wonderfully supply of wood The first colonists did not, as many people imagine, find an entire continent covered by a climax forest Even along the Atlantic seaboard, the forest was broken at many points Nevertheless, all sorts of fine trees abounded, and through the early colonial period, those who pushed westward encountered new forests By the end of the colonial era, the price of wood had risen slightly in eastern cities, but wood was still extremely abundant The availability of wood brought advantages that have seldom been appreciated Wood was a foundation of the economy Houses and all manner of buildings were made of wood to a degree unknown in Britain Secondly, wood was used as fuel for heating and cooking Thirdly, it was used as the source of important industrial compounds, such as potash, an industrial alkali; charcoal, a componentof gunpowder; and tannic acid, used for tanning leather The supply of wood conferred advantages but had some negative aspects as well Iron at that time was produced by heating iron ore with charcoal Because Britain was so stripped of trees, she was unable to exploit her rich iron mines But the American colonies had both iron ore and wood; iron production was encouraged and became successful However, when Britain developed coke smelting, the Colonies did not follow suit because they had plenty of wood and besides, charcoal iron was stronger than coke iron Coke smelting led to technologic innovations and was linked to the emergence of the Industrial Revolution In the early nineteenth century, the former colonies lagged behind Britain in industrial development because their supply of wood led them to cling to charcoal iron Question 25: The word "abundant" in paragraph is closest meaning to A sufficient B redundant C insufficient D plentiful Question 26: Which of the following is a common assumption about the forests of North America during the colonial period? A They existed only along the Atlantic seaboard B They had little or no economic value C They contained only a few types of trees D They covered the entire continent Question 27: What does the passage mainly discuss? A The advantages of using wood in the colonies B The effects of an abundance of wood on the colonies C The difference between charcoal iron and coke iron D The roots of the Industrial Revolution Question 28: What can be inferred about houses in Britain during the period written about in the passage? A They were usually built from materials built from materials other than wood B They were generally built with imported materials C They were typically smaller than homes in North America D They were more expensive than American houses Question 29: According to the passage, by the end of the colonial period, the price of wood in Eastern cities A was slightly higher than in previous years B was much higher than it was in Britain C decreased rapidly because of lower demand for wood D rose quickly because wood was becoming so scarce Question 30: According to the passage, why was the use of coke smelting advantageous? A It stimulated the demand for wood B It was less expensive than wood smelting C It led to advances in technology D It produced a stronger type of iron than wood smelting Question 31: The phrase “follow suit” in paragraph means A make an attempt B take a risk C the same thing D have the opportunity Mark the letter A, B, C, orD 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 32:A heal B honest C healthy D whom Question 33:A amuses B repeats C attacks D coughs 18 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: There is no point in asking Linda to help as she is really busy A Whenever you are in need, ask Linda for help B When Linda is busy, you should help her C Even though Linda is really busy, she is always willing to help D It is a waste of time asking Linda to help as she is really busy Question 35: He never suspected that the money had been stolen A He knew that his money would be stolen B At no time he suspected that the money had been stolen C At no time did he suspect that the money had been stolen D Never he suspected that the money had been stolen Question 36: I did not answer the door even though I knew it was my friend A Only when I answered the door did I knew it was my friend B Unless I knew it was my friend, I would not answer the door C I knew it was my friend, but I did not answer the door D I answered the door since I knew it was my friend 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: John is studying hard He doesn’t want to fail the next exam A John is studying hard in order not to fail the next exam B John is studying hard in order that he not fail the next exam C John is studying hard so as to fail the next exam D John is studying hard in order to not to fail the next exam Question 38: I strongly disapproved of your behaviour However, I will help you this time A Because of your behaviour, I will help you this time B Despite my strong disapproval of your behaviour, I will help you this time C Despite of my strong disapproval of your behaviour, I will help you this time D Although I strongly disapproved of your behaviour, but I will help you this time 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 39: We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours A uninterested B slow C open D unsure Question 40: During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects A holding back B holding at C holding by D holding 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 41: I don't think I can ever live on my own in a big city A poorly B freely C hungry D alone Question 42: We had waited for two hours and in the end they arrived A eventually B suddenly C gradually D luckily 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 Ever since humans inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech When there is a barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction Other forms of non-linguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 43: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT A verbalization is the most common form of communication B the deaf and mute use an oral form of communication C ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language D there are many forms of communication in existence today Question 44: Which of the following best summarizes this passage? A Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest 19 B Everybody uses only one form of communication C When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication D Nonlinguistic language is invaluable toforeigners Question 45: What is the best title for the passage? A Picturesque Symbols of Communication B The Importantof Sign Language C The Many Forms of Communication D Ways of Expressing Feelings Question 46: Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT for A spelling B expressions C whole words D ideas Question 47: The word "these" in paragraph refers to A thoughts and feelings B tourists C sign language motions D the deaf and the mute Question 48: The word "wink" in paragraph means most nearly the same as A bob the head up and down B close one eye briefly C close two eyes briefly D shake the head from side to side Question 49: People need to communicate in order to A be picturesque and exact B keep from reading with their fingertips C express thoughts andfeelings D create language barriers Question 50: Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people? A Signal flags B Picture signs C Body language D Braille 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 574 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề Mark(s) Mã Phách ……… Mark the letter A, B, C, orD 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 whom B honest C healthy D heal Question 2:A coughs B repeats C amuses D attacks Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 00 to 00 In this age of advanced telephone networks and electronic mail, it seems that fewer and even fewer people are taking time to sit down and write letters (3) friends and relatives For hundreds of years, letters were the only way to keep in contact with people who were any distance away and letter-writing was seen as an important skill for all learned people (4) Gradually, however , the importance of writing letters is decreasing to a point that majority of us have to (5) a special effort to turn out something worth-while when we apply for a job or make a complaint In business circles, the tendency is for routine communications to become shorter .(6) clients may appreciate a detailed letter, an employee who sends out long letters is often regarded as inefficient Many people prefer the telephone in all circumstances and its speed is essential in many situations but how often have you put the telephone down, dissatisfied with what you have managed to say? I don’t think I’ll throw my (7) away yet Question 3:A with B from C for D to Question 4:A to master B mastering C mastered D to be mastered Question 5:A make B cause C create D Question 6:A As though B Despite C Even though D However Question 7:A telephone B effort C letter D pen Mark the letter A, B, C, orD onyour answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the following questions Question 8: The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is the name of a set of English qualifications, generally taking by secondary school students at the age of 15-16 in England A a set of B taking C at the age D the name Question 9: I like the fresh air and green trees of the village which I spent my vacation last year A the fresh air B green trees C which D my vacation Question 10: I told him I’d prefer to walk, but he insisted to give me a lift A a lift B prefer C to walk D to give Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 11: Tom said that he his motorbike the day before A has lost B lose C had lost D lost Question 12: We decided to in Athens for a few days on our way home A put up B close down C set up D stop over Question 13: Without my parents' support, I my overseas study A will not complete B did not complete C had not completed D would not have completed Question 14: People said that he would .a bad end They were right He went to prison and died there A come round B come into C come through D come to Question 15: .is to give strangers your address A What must never you B That you must never C What you must never D That must never you Question 16: She isn’t well with the new manager A taking on B getting on C going on D keeping on Question 17: He couldn’t rest or sleep because too much coffee A been drinking B drinking C had been drinking D he had been drinking Question 18: Jim usually looks happy, but today he has a long .He must have had a quarrel with his best friend A nose B face C expression D chin Question 19: The teacher, along with her students, going to school at the moment A was B are C were D is Question 20: In the eighteenth century, .not many women who had access toformal education in the colonies A there were B were there C were D it was Question 21: We bought some A German old lovely glasses B old lovely German glasses 21 C German lovely old glasses D lovely old German glasses Question 22: , I would give a party A Should she come next month B She were to come next month C If she came here now D If she comes next month 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 23: John is studying hard He doesn’t want to fail the next exam A John is studying hard in order not to fail the next exam B John is studying hard so as to fail the next exam C John is studying hard in order that he not fail the next exam D John is studying hard in order to not to fail the next exam Question 24: I strongly disapproved of your behaviour However, I will help you this time A Despite of my strong disapproval of your behaviour, I will help you this time B Although I strongly disapproved of your behaviour, but I will help you this time C Despite my strong disapproval of your behaviour, I will help you this time D Because of your behaviour, I will help you this time 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 The technology of the North American colonies did not differ strikingly from that of Europe, but in one respect, the colonists enjoyed a great advantage Especially by comparison with Britain, Americans had a wonderfully supply of wood The first colonists did not, as many people imagine, find an entire continent covered by a climax forest Even along the Atlantic seaboard, the forest was broken at many points Nevertheless, all sorts of fine trees abounded, and through the early colonial period, those who pushed westward encountered new forests By the end of the colonial era, the price of wood had risen slightly in eastern cities, but wood was still extremely abundant The availability of wood brought advantages that have seldom been appreciated Wood was a foundation of the economy Houses and all manner of buildings were made of wood to a degree unknown in Britain Secondly, wood was used as fuel for heating and cooking Thirdly, it was used as the source of important industrial compounds, such as potash, an industrial alkali; charcoal, a componentof gunpowder; and tannic acid, used for tanning leather The supply of wood conferred advantages but had some negative aspects as well Iron at that time was produced by heating iron ore with charcoal Because Britain was so stripped of trees, she was unable to exploit her rich iron mines But the American colonies had both iron ore and wood; iron production was encouraged and became successful However, when Britain developed coke smelting, the Colonies did not follow suit because they had plenty of wood and besides, charcoal iron was stronger than coke iron Coke smelting led to technologic innovations and was linked to the emergence of the Industrial Revolution In the early nineteenth century, the former colonies lagged behind Britain in industrial development because their supply of wood led them to cling to charcoal iron Question 25: The word "abundant" in paragraph is closest meaning to A sufficient B plentiful C insufficient D redundant Question 26: The phrase “follow suit” in paragraph means A have the opportunity B take a risk C the same thing D make an attempt Question 27: Which of the following is a common assumption about the forests of North America during the colonial period? A They existed only along the Atlantic seaboard B They covered the entire continent C They had little or no economic value D They contained only a few types of trees Question 28: What can be inferred about houses in Britain during the period written about in the passage? A They were usually built from materials built from materials other than wood B They were generally built with imported materials C They were typically smaller than homes in North America D They were more expensive than American houses Question 29: According to the passage, by the end of the colonial period, the price of wood in Eastern cities A decreased rapidly because of lower demand for wood B was much higher than it was in Britain C was slightly higher than in previous years D rose quickly because wood was becoming so scarce Question 30: What does the passage mainly discuss? A The effects of an abundance of wood on the colonies B The roots of the Industrial Revolution C The difference between charcoal iron and coke iron D The advantages of using wood in the colonies Question 31: According to the passage, why was the use of coke smelting advantageous? A It led to advances in technology B It was less expensive than wood smelting C It stimulated the demand for wood D It produced a stronger type of iron than wood smelting 22 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 32 to 39 Ever since humans inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech When there is a barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction Other forms of non-linguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 32: The word "these" in paragraph refers to A sign language motions B tourists C the deaf and the mute D thoughts and feelings Question 33: People need to communicate in order to A create language barriers B express thoughts andfeelings C be picturesque and exact D keep from reading with their fingertips Question 34: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT A there are many forms of communication in existence today B the deaf and mute use an oral form of communication C ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language D verbalization is the most common form of communication Question 35: Which of the following best summarizes this passage? A Everybody uses only one form of communication B Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest C When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication D Nonlinguistic language is invaluable toforeigners Question 36: Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT for A spelling B expressions C ideas D whole words Question 37: What is the best title for the passage? A The Importantof Sign Language B Picturesque Symbols of Communication C The Many Forms of Communication D Ways of Expressing Feelings Question 38: Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people? A Braille B Body language C Picture signs D Signal flags Question 39: The word "wink" in paragraph means most nearly the same as A bob the head up and down B shake the head from side to side C close two eyes briefly D close one eye briefly 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: I did not answer the door even though I knew it was my friend A I knew it was my friend, but I did not answer the door B Unless I knew it was my friend, I would not answer the door C Only when I answered the door did I knew it was my friend D I answered the door since I knew it was my friend Question 41: He never suspected that the money had been stolen A He knew that his money would be stolen B Never he suspected that the money had been stolen C At no time did he suspect that the money had been stolen D At no time he suspected that the money had been stolen Question 42: There is no point in asking Linda to help as she is really busy A Even though Linda is really busy, she is always willing to help B It is a waste of time asking Linda to help as she is really busy C When Linda is busy, you should help her D Whenever you are in need, ask Linda for help 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 43: I don't think I can ever live on my own in a big city A alone B hungry C freely D poorly Question 44: We had waited for two hours and in the end they arrived 23 A suddenly B eventually C luckily D gradually 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 45: We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours A open B slow C unsure D uninterested Question 46: During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects A holding back B holding by C holding to D holding at Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response tocomplete each of the following exchanges Question 47: Linda invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night and Sarah accepted ~ Linda: "Shall we eat out tonight ?" ~ Sarah: " ." A That’s a great idea B It’s kind of you to invite C You are very welcome D That’s acceptable Question 48: ~ Daisy: "What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!" ~ Mary: " ." A I don't like your sayings B Thank you for your compliment! C Thank you very much! I am afraid D You are telling a lie 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 49:A appear B apply C visit D attend Question 50:A conventional B curriculum C contaminate D kindergarten 24 SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) ƠN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 524 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề Mark(s) Mã Phách ……… Mark the letter A, B, C, orD 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 healthy B whom C honest D heal Question 2:A attacks B repeats C coughs D amuses 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 03 to 09 The technology of the North American colonies did not differ strikingly from that of Europe, but in one respect, the colonists enjoyed a great advantage Especially by comparison with Britain, Americans had a wonderfully supply of wood The first colonists did not, as many people imagine, find an entire continent covered by a climax forest Even along the Atlantic seaboard, the forest was broken at many points Nevertheless, all sorts of fine trees abounded, and through the early colonial period, those who pushed westward encountered new forests By the end of the colonial era, the price of wood had risen slightly in eastern cities, but wood was still extremely abundant The availability of wood brought advantages that have seldom been appreciated Wood was a foundation of the economy Houses and all manner of buildings were made of wood to a degree unknown in Britain Secondly, wood was used as fuel for heating and cooking Thirdly, it was used as the source of important industrial compounds, such as potash, an industrial alkali; charcoal, a componentof gunpowder; and tannic acid, used for tanning leather The supply of wood conferred advantages but had some negative aspects as well Iron at that time was produced by heating iron ore with charcoal Because Britain was so stripped of trees, she was unable to exploit her rich iron mines But the American colonies had both iron ore and wood; iron production was encouraged and became successful However, when Britain developed coke smelting, the Colonies did not follow suit because they had plenty of wood and besides, charcoal iron was stronger than coke iron Coke smelting led to technologic innovations and was linked to the emergence of the Industrial Revolution In the early nineteenth century, the former colonies lagged behind Britain in industrial development because their supply of wood led them to cling to charcoal iron Question 3: What does the passage mainly discuss? A The effects of an abundance of wood on the colonies B The difference between charcoal iron and coke iron C The roots of the Industrial Revolution D The advantages of using wood in the colonies Question 4: According to the passage, by the end of the colonial period, the price of wood in Eastern cities A rose quickly because wood was becoming so scarce B decreased rapidly because of lower demand for wood C was much higher than it was in Britain D was slightly higher than in previous years Question 5: The word "abundant" in paragraph is closest meaning to A redundant B sufficient C insufficient D plentiful Question 6: What can be inferred about houses in Britain during the period written about in the passage? A They were generally built with imported materials B They were usually built from materials built from materials other than wood C They were typically smaller than homes in North America D They were more expensive than American houses Question 7: The phrase “follow suit” in paragraph means A make an attempt B the same thing C take a risk D have the opportunity Question 8: According to the passage, why was the use of coke smelting advantageous? A It led to advances in technology B It stimulated the demand for wood C It produced a stronger type of iron than wood smelting D It was less expensive than wood smelting Question 9: Which of the following is a common assumption about the forests of North America during the colonial period? A They had little or no economic value B They existed only along the Atlantic seaboard C They covered the entire continent D They contained only a few types of trees 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 10: We had waited for two hours and in the end they arrived A gradually B luckily C eventually D suddenly Question 11: I don't think I can ever live on my own in a big city 25 A hungry B alone C poorly D freely 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 12:A visit B appear C apply D attend Question 13:A kindergarten B conventional C curriculum D contaminate Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 14 to 18 In this age of advanced telephone networks and electronic mail, it seems that fewer and even fewer people are taking time to sit down and write letters (14) friends and relatives For hundreds of years, letters were the only way to keep in contact with people who were any distance away and letter-writing was seen as an important skill for all learned people (15) Gradually, however , the importance of writing letters is decreasing to a point that majority of us have to (16) a special effort to turn out something worth-while when we apply for a job or make a complaint In business circles, the tendency is for routine communications to become shorter .(17) clients may appreciate a detailed letter, an employee who sends out long letters is often regarded as inefficient Many people prefer the telephone in all circumstances and its speed is essential in many situations but how often have you put the telephone down, dissatisfied with what you have managed to say? I don’t think I’ll throw my (18) away yet Question 14:A for B with C from D to Question 15:A mastered B mastering C to master D to be mastered Question 16:A B make C cause D create Question 17:A Even though B Despite C However D As though Question 18:A letter B pen C telephone D effort Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 19: John is studying hard He doesn’t want to fail the next exam A John is studying hard in order to not to fail the next exam B John is studying hard so as to fail the next exam C John is studying hard in order not to fail the next exam D John is studying hard in order that he not fail the next exam Question 20: I strongly disapproved of your behaviour However, I will help you this time A Despite of my strong disapproval of your behaviour, I will help you this time B Despite my strong disapproval of your behaviour, I will help you this time C Because of your behaviour, I will help you this time D Although I strongly disapproved of your behaviour, but I will help you this time Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response tocomplete each of the following exchanges Question 21: ~ Daisy: "What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!" ~ Mary: " ." A I don't like your sayings B Thank you very much! I am afraid C You are telling a lie D Thank you for your compliment! Question 22: Linda invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night and Sarah accepted ~ Linda: "Shall we eat out tonight ?" ~ Sarah: " ." A You are very welcome B It’s kind of you to invite C That’s a great idea D That’s acceptable Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 23: He never suspected that the money had been stolen A Never he suspected that the money had been stolen B He knew that his money would be stolen C At no time did he suspect that the money had been stolen D At no time he suspected that the money had been stolen Question 24: I did not answer the door even though I knew it was my friend A Unless I knew it was my friend, I would not answer the door B I knew it was my friend, but I did not answer the door C Only when I answered the door did I knew it was my friend D I answered the door since I knew it was my friend Question 25: There is no point in asking Linda to help as she is really busy A Even though Linda is really busy, she is always willing to help B It is a waste of time asking Linda to help as she is really busy C Whenever you are in need, ask Linda for help D When Linda is busy, you should help her Mark the letter A, B, C, orD onyour answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the following questions Question 26: I like the fresh air and green trees of the village which I spent my vacation last year 26 A the fresh air B my vacation C which D green trees Question 27: The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is the name of a set of English qualifications, generally taking by secondary school students at the age of 15-16 in England A at the age B a set of C the name D taking Question 28: I told him I’d prefer to walk, but he insisted to give me a lift A a lift B prefer C to walk D to give 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 29: During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects A holding at B holding by C holding to D holding back Question 30: We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours A unsure B slow C open D uninterested  Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 31: We decided to in Athens for a few days on our way home A stop over B close down C set up D put up Question 32: She isn’t well with the new manager A taking on B keeping on C getting on D going on Question 33: Without my parents' support, I my overseas study A will not complete B did not complete C would not have completed D had not completed Question 34: , I would give a party A She were to come next month B If she comes next month C If she came here now D Should she come next month Question 35: In the eighteenth century, .not many women who had access toformal education in the colonies A it was B there were C were there D were Question 36: He couldn’t rest or sleep because too much coffee A drinking B he had been drinking C been drinking D had been drinking Question 37: Jim usually looks happy, but today he has a long .He must have had a quarrel with his best friend A nose B face C expression D chin Question 38: The teacher, along with her students, going to school at the moment A was B is C were D are Question 39: We bought some A German lovely old glasses B German old lovely glasses C lovely old German glasses D old lovely German glasses Question 40: People said that he would .a bad end They were right He went to prison and died there A come to B come through C come into D come round Question 41: .is to give strangers your address A What must never you B What you must never C That must never you D That you must never Question 42: Tom said that he his motorbike the day before A had lost B lost C lose D has lost 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 Ever since humans inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech When there is a barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction Other forms of non-linguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 43: What is the best title for the passage? A The Importantof Sign Language B The Many Forms of Communication C Ways of Expressing Feelings D Picturesque Symbols of Communication Question 44: People need to communicate in order to A express thoughts andfeelings B keep from reading with their fingertips C create language barriers D be picturesque and exact Question 45: Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT for 27 A spelling B whole words C ideas D expressions Question 46: The word "these" in paragraph refers to A tourists B the deaf and the mute C thoughts and feelings D sign language motions Question 47: The word "wink" in paragraph means most nearly the same as A bob the head up and down B close one eye briefly C close two eyes briefly D shake the head from side to side Question 48: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT A the deaf and mute use an oral form of communication B verbalization is the most common form of communication C there are many forms of communication in existence today D ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language Question 49: Which of the following best summarizes this passage? A Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest B Nonlinguistic language is invaluable toforeigners C When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication D Everybody uses only one form of communication Question 50: Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people? A Body language B Braille C Picture signs D Signal flags 28 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 253 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề Mark(s) Mã Phách ……… Mark the letter A, B, C, orD 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 coughs B attacks C amuses D repeats Question 2:A whom B honest C heal D healthy Mark the letter A, B, C, orD onyour answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the following questions Question 3: I like the fresh air and green trees of the village which I spent my vacation last year A which B my vacation C the fresh air D green trees Question 4: I told him I’d prefer to walk, but he insisted to give me a lift A to walk B prefer C a lift D to give Question 5: The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is the name of a set of English qualifications, generally taking by secondary school students at the age of 15-16 in England A a set of B the name C taking D at the age 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 6: I strongly disapproved of your behaviour However, I will help you this time A Despite of my strong disapproval of your behaviour, I will help you this time B Although I strongly disapproved of your behaviour, but I will help you this time C Despite my strong disapproval of your behaviour, I will help you this time D Because of your behaviour, I will help you this time Question 7: John is studying hard He doesn’t want to fail the next exam A John is studying hard in order that he not fail the next exam B John is studying hard in order not to fail the next exam C John is studying hard so as to fail the next exam D John is studying hard in order to not to fail the next exam 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 08 to 15 Ever since humans inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech When there is a barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction Other forms of non-linguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings (Source: TOEFL Reading) Question 8: Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT for A ideas B whole words C expressions D spelling Question 9: The word "wink" in paragraph means most nearly the same as A bob the head up and down B close two eyes briefly C close one eye briefly D shake the head from side to side Question 10: The word "these" in paragraph refers to A tourists B thoughts and feelings C sign language motions D the deaf and the mute Question 11: People need to communicate in order to A create language barriers B be picturesque and exact C keep from reading with their fingertips D express thoughts andfeelings Question 12: What is the best title for the passage? A The Importantof Sign Language B The Many Forms of Communication C Ways of Expressing Feelings D Picturesque Symbols of Communication Question 13: Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people? A Braille B Picture signs C Body language D Signal flags 29 Question 14: Which of the following best summarizes this passage? A When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication B Everybody uses only one form of communication C Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest D Nonlinguistic language is invaluable toforeigners Question 15: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT A the deaf and mute use an oral form of communication B there are many forms of communication in existence today C ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language D verbalization is the most common form of communication Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response tocomplete each of the following exchanges Question 16: Linda invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night and Sarah accepted ~ Linda: "Shall we eat out tonight ?" ~ Sarah: " ." A That’s a great idea B That’s acceptable C It’s kind of you to invite D You are very welcome Question 17: ~ Daisy: "What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!" ~ Mary: " ." A I don't like your sayings B You are telling a lie C Thank you for your compliment! D Thank you very much! I am afraid 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 18: We had waited for two hours and in the end they arrived A suddenly B luckily C eventually D gradually Question 19: I don't think I can ever live on my own in a big city A alone B hungry C poorly D freely 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 20:A conventional B contaminate C curriculum D kindergarten Question 21:A visit B attend C apply D appear 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 22: I did not answer the door even though I knew it was my friend A I knew it was my friend, but I did not answer the door B I answered the door since I knew it was my friend C Only when I answered the door did I knew it was my friend D Unless I knew it was my friend, I would not answer the door Question 23: There is no point in asking Linda to help as she is really busy A Whenever you are in need, ask Linda for help B It is a waste of time asking Linda to help as she is really busy C When Linda is busy, you should help her D Even though Linda is really busy, she is always willing to help Question 24: He never suspected that the money had been stolen A At no time he suspected that the money had been stolen B Never he suspected that the money had been stolen C He knew that his money would be stolen D At no time did he suspect that the money had been stolen 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 put up B set up C close down D stop over Question 26: Tom said that he his motorbike the day before A lose B lost C had lost D has lost Question 27: .is to give strangers your address A What you must never B That must never you C That you must never D What must never you Question 28: People said that he would .a bad end They were right He went to prison and died there A come to B come round C come into D come through Question 29: The teacher, along with her students, going to school at the moment A were B was C is D are Question 30: Without my parents' support, I my overseas study A had not completed B would not have completed C did not complete D will not complete 30 Question 31: She isn’t well with the new manager A getting on B going on C taking on D keeping on Question 32: We bought some A German old lovely glasses B lovely old German glasses C German lovely old glasses D old lovely German glasses Question 33: He couldn’t rest or sleep because too much coffee A been drinking B drinking C he had been drinking D had been drinking Question 34: , I would give a party A She were to come next month B If she comes next month C If she came here now D Should she come next month Question 35: In the eighteenth century, .not many women who had access toformal education in the colonies A were B it was C there were D were there Question 36: Jim usually looks happy, but today he has a long .He must have had a quarrel with his best friend A expression B nose C face D chin 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 In this age of advanced telephone networks and electronic mail, it seems that fewer and even fewer people are taking time to sit down and write letters (37) friends and relatives For hundreds of years, letters were the only way to keep in contact with people who were any distance away and letter-writing was seen as an important skill for all learned people (38) Gradually, however , the importance of writing letters is decreasing to a point that majority of us have to (39) a special effort to turn out something worth-while when we apply for a job or make a complaint In business circles, the tendency is for routine communications to become shorter .(40) clients may appreciate a detailed letter, an employee who sends out long letters is often regarded as inefficient Many people prefer the telephone in all circumstances and its speed is essential in many situations but how often have you put the telephone down, dissatisfied with what you have managed to say? I don’t think I’ll throw my (41) away yet Question 37:A to B for C with D from Question 38:A to be mastered B mastering C mastered D to master Question 39:A cause B C make D create Question 40:A As though B Even though C However D Despite Question 41:A telephone B pen C effort D letter 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 The technology of the North American colonies did not differ strikingly from that of Europe, but in one respect, the colonists enjoyed a great advantage Especially by comparison with Britain, Americans had a wonderfully supply of wood The first colonists did not, as many people imagine, find an entire continent covered by a climax forest Even along the Atlantic seaboard, the forest was broken at many points Nevertheless, all sorts of fine trees abounded, and through the early colonial period, those who pushed westward encountered new forests By the end of the colonial era, the price of wood had risen slightly in eastern cities, but wood was still extremely abundant The availability of wood brought advantages that have seldom been appreciated Wood was a foundation of the economy Houses and all manner of buildings were made of wood to a degree unknown in Britain Secondly, wood was used as fuel for heating and cooking Thirdly, it was used as the source of important industrial compounds, such as potash, an industrial alkali; charcoal, a componentof gunpowder; and tannic acid, used for tanning leather The supply of wood conferred advantages but had some negative aspects as well Iron at that time was produced by heating iron ore with charcoal Because Britain was so stripped of trees, she was unable to exploit her rich iron mines But the American colonies had both iron ore and wood; iron production was encouraged and became successful However, when Britain developed coke smelting, the Colonies did not follow suit because they had plenty of wood and besides, charcoal iron was stronger than coke iron Coke smelting led to technologic innovations and was linked to the emergence of the Industrial Revolution In the early nineteenth century, the former colonies lagged behind Britain in industrial development because their supply of wood led them to cling to charcoal iron Question 42: What can be inferred about houses in Britain during the period written about in the passage? A They were typically smaller than homes in North America B They were generally built with imported materials C They were more expensive than American houses D They were usually built from materials built from materials other than wood Question 43: The word "abundant" in paragraph is closest meaning to A redundant B plentiful C insufficient D sufficient Question 44: According to the passage, by the end of the colonial period, the price of wood in Eastern cities A decreased rapidly because of lower demand for wood B was much higher than it was in Britain C rose quickly because wood was becoming so scarce D was slightly higher than in previous years Question 45: The phrase “follow suit” in paragraph means 31 A make an attempt B the same thing C take a risk D have the opportunity Question 46: Which of the following is a common assumption about the forests of North America during the colonial period? A They covered the entire continent B They had little or no economic value C They existed only along the Atlantic seaboard D They contained only a few types of trees Question 47: According to the passage, why was the use of coke smelting advantageous? A It led to advances in technology B It was less expensive than wood smelting C It produced a stronger type of iron than wood smelting D It stimulated the demand for wood Question 48: What does the passage mainly discuss? A The roots of the Industrial Revolution B The advantages of using wood in the colonies C The difference between charcoal iron and coke iron D The effects of an abundance of wood on the colonies 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: During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects A holding to B holding back C holding by D holding at Question 50: We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours A uninterested B open C unsure D slow 32 ... Question 37:A to be mastered B mastered C to master D mastering Question 38:A B create C cause D make Question 39:A As though B However C Even though D Despite Question 40:A pen B telephone C... to Question 23:A mastered B to be mastered C to master D mastering Question 24:A make B create C cause D Question 25:A As though B Even though C However D Despite Question 26:A telephone B effort... Question 2:A to master B to be mastered C mastering D mastered Question 3:A make B C cause D create Question 4:A Even though B Despite C However D As though Question 5:A letter B effort C telephone