BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO  (Đề thi có 04 trang) ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A rhinoceros B habitat C vehicle D whale Question 2: A involved B decided C explained D swallowed 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 reduce B aware C action D enjoy Question 4:A technology B photography C entertainment D diversity 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: All of the homework given by our teachers are useful to every student A B C D Question 6: In generally, the rule is very simple: a singular subject requires a singular verb A B C D Question 7: Education and training are an important steps in getting the kind of job that you would like to have A B C D 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: By the time I am back next year, I think, you _me A will have forgotten B have forgotten C will be forgetting D had forgotten Question 9: The earlier she leaves, A the sooner she will arrive C she will soon arrive B the soonest she will arrive D she will arrive sooner Question 10: Nobody was late for the meeting last night, _? A wasn't he B weren't they C were they D was he Question 11: John would have studied medicine if he to a medical school A had been admitted B would have admitted C had admitted D would admit Question 12: -Tom: “Why are you so angry?” - Mary: “You me you weren’t coming to dinner I waited for you for two hours.” A should have told B would have told C should tell D would tell Question 13: extreme bad weather in the mountains, we’re no longer considering our skiing strip A Despite B Since C Due to D Because Question 14: Although some societies are undeveloped, their languages – from a linguist’s point of view – are very complex A technology B technological C technologically D technologist Question 15: After you write your report, give it to your boss He will it and make any necessary changes A fill in B bring up C look after D go over Question 16: Some researchers have just a survey of young people's points of view on contractual marriage A managed B conducted C directed D sent Question 17: John took of the fine weather to feed his baby panda in the garden A advantage B interest C profit D charge Question 18: In times of war, The Red Cross is dedicated _ the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war A reduce B to reduce C to reducing D reducing Question 19: In the future cars will still be with us, but instead of petrol they could run anything from electricity to methane gas A on B by C out 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 20: Don and Tom are talking about a plan for tomorrow evening - Don: “Listen, Jerry and I wanted to go bowling tomorrow night Would you like to go with us?” - Steve: “ , but actually I’ve really got a lot of homework to do.” A It souds like fun B Are you kidding C Yes, I like What time D What nonsense Question 21: Mrs Jones is talking to her doctor after she has had a medical checkup - Mrs Jones: “Thank you very much, Doctor” - Doctor: “ .” A No way Bye B Wait a minute You need to pay some money C Thank you Good-bye D That’s quite all right Good-bye 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: They left early because they did not want to get caught in traffic A They left early for not getting stuck B In order to avoid being stuck in the traffic, they left early C Because they got caught in the traffic, they left early D Leaving late, they got caught in the traffic Question 23: If there isn’t enough rain, the hydropower station cannot operate A When there isn’t enough rain, the hydropower station can operate B Unless there is enough rain, the hydropower station can operate C Unless there isn’t enough rain, the hydropower station cannot operate D Unless there is enough rain, the hydropower station can’t operate Question 24"Leave my house now or I'll call the police!" shouted the lady to the man A The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn't leave her house B The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn't leave her house C The lady told the man that she would call the police if he didn't leave her house D The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn't leave her house 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 25: Their dog was fierce Nobody would visit them A So fierce a dog did they had that nobody would visit them B So fierce was their dog that nobody would visit them C Their dog was fierce enough for anybody to visit them D If their dog weren’t fierce, somebody would visit them Question 26: The agreement ended six-month negotiation It was signed yesterday A The agreement which ends six-month negotiation was signed yesterday B The agreement which was signed yesterday lasted six months C The negotiation which lasted six months was signed yesterday D The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six-month negotiation 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: Because there was so little precipitation this year, the crops dried up and died A fertilizer B planting C rain D drought Question 28: Although I was unable to understand all of the details of the presentation, I did get the gist of it A humor B main point C notes D lesson 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: Two new girls started school this week Beth has a gregarious personality Jenna is rather quiet A shy B bashful C timid D outgoing Question 30: I thought the painting of the waves crashing into the shore was very picturesque, but I thought the one next to it was quite ugly A attractive B large C colorful D unattractive 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 31 to 35 Have you ever been skiing and discovered that the condition aren’t good enough to ski in? Or that you’re so cold that you just want to go home? I’ve just come back from Ski Dubai, (31) _ there’s no need to worry about any of these things! Ski Dubai’s huge snowdrome, which has been open since 2005, is a buiding with an area of 22,500m – as big as three football pitches – and it’s filled with about 6,000 tons of snow all year round The snow isn’t real, but is as (32) to real snow as it can be The building has an efficient cooling system, and the walls and ceilings are five metres thick so that the cold is kept inside The temperature is maintained at around –1 oC or -2oC, so it never gets too uncomfortable As well as the comfortable temperature, you’re given winter clothing and snow boots to wear, all (33) in the entrance price A note safety: all children under 12 have to wear helmets (34) _, but this isn’t essential for adults Inside, you can either ski (35) _ go to the largest indoor snow park in the world! It’s a great place for families because you can go sledging, make snowball and snowmen, or visit the snow cavern Question Question Question Question Question 31: 32: 33: 34: 35: A where A same A contained A providing A or B which B indifferent B included B provided B and C C C C C that like consisted to provide but D what D similar D composed D provide D nor (Adapted from "PET Result," by Jenny Quintana, Oxford University Press) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42 Many people who are looking to get a pet dog get a puppy There are many reasons why people get puppies After all, puppies are cute, friendly, and playful But even though puppies make good pets, there are good reasons why you should consider getting an adult dog instead When you get a puppy, you have to teach it how to behave You have to make sure that the puppy is housebroken so that it does not go to the bathroom inside the house You have to teach the puppy not to jump up on your guests or chew on your shoes You have to train the puppy to walk on a leash This is a lot of work On the other hand, when you get an adult dog, there is a good chance that it will already know how to all of the previously mentioned things Many adult dogs have already been housebroken Many adult dogs will not jump on or chew things that you not want them to jump on or chew Many adult dogs will be able to walk on a leash without pulling you to the other side of the street Puppies also have a lot of energy and want to play all of the time This can be fun, but you might not want to play as much as your puppy does Puppies will not always sleep through the night or let youv relax as you watch television On the other hand, most adult dogs will wait on you to play What is more, they will sleep when you are sleeping and are happy to watch television on the couch right beside you There is one last reason why you should get an adult dog instead of a puppy When most people go to the pound to get a dog, they get a puppy This means that many adult dogs spend a lot of time in the pound, and some never find good homes So if you are looking to get a dog for a pet, you should think about getting an adult dog They are good pets who need good homes (Adapted from "http://englishforeveryone.org/PDFs/Level_4_Passage_4.pdf”) Question 36: The author apparently thinks that puppies are A bad pets because they take too much work to own B friendly, playful, and a lot of work C not as cute as adult dogs D not as playful as adult dogs Question 37: The word "behave" in paragraph is closest in meaning to .? A listen B understand C train D act Question 38: As used in paragraph 2, which is the best example of a dog that is housebroken? A Spot goes outside to use the bathroom B Rex always breaks things inside of the house C Rover never jumps on guests D Muffin chews on people’s shoes Question 39: Based on information in the passage, which of the following statements is FALSE? A Puppies have a lot of energy B Puppies need a lot of attention C Adult dogs not like to play D Adult dogs not need eat very much Question 40: The author begins paragraphs and with the phrase, "On the other hand." This phrase is used to A highlight an example B contrast previous information C contradict a later statement D support the upcoming paragraph Question 41: Based on information in the passage, it can be understood that someone who owns a puppy must be A strict B serious C careful D responsible Question 42: What is the passage mainly about? A Reasons why people have to consider having a pet at home B Getting a good dog is enjoyable C Good pets and ways of training D How to teach puppies to become good adult dogs at homes 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 SLEEP CYCLES Whether one is awake or as leep, the brain emits electrical waves These waves occur in predictable sleep cycles that can be measured with an electroencephalograph, known more commonly as an EEG During wakefulness, the waves are recorded at about ten small waves per second, but with the onset of sleep, the waves become larger and slower The largest, slowest waves occur during the first three hours of sleep when mental activity slows down but does not stop In fact, if awakened from slow-wave sleep, a person can often remember vague thoughts that occurred during that period of sleep, but the sleeper does not generally dream Referred to as NREM or non-REM sleep, it is characterized by large, slow waves During sleep, intervals of small , fast waves also occur in patterns similar to those experienced while awake The eyes move rapidly, and it appears to the observer that the sleeper is watching some event Sleepers who are awakened during this rapid-eye-movement sleep will often recall the detail s of dreams they have been having Sleep of this kind is called dreaming sleep or rapid-eye-movement sleep, also known as REM sleep REM sleep is emotionally charged The heart beats irregularly, and blood pressure may be elevated In contrast, the body is so still that the dreamer may appear to be paralyzed In a period ofeight hours, most sleepers experience from three to five instances of REM sleep Each instance lasts from five to thirty minutes with an interval of at least ninety minutes between each one Later instances of REM sleep are usually of longer duration than are instances earlier in the eight-hour period Since people who suffer sleep deprivation experience fatigue, irritability, and loss ofconcentration, we must conclude that sleep is essential because in some way it regenerates the brain and the nervous system NREM sleep increases after physical exertion, whereas REM sleep tends to increase after a stressful day Studies suggest that nonREM sleep may be especially helpful in restoring muscle control, whereas REM sleep may be more important in revitalizing mental activity It appears that both kinds of sleep are necessary, and the recuperation of sleep of one kind will not compensate for a lack of the other kind of sleep (Adapted from "Barron’s Practice Exercises for the Toefl, 6th edition” Question 43: What is the author's main purpose in the passage? A To describe REM sleep B To explain sleep deprivation C To discuss the two types of sleep D To recommend an increase in the number of hours of sleep Question 44: How many times per night most sleepers experience REM sleep? A Eight B Three to five C Five to thirty D Ninety Question 45: The word " vague" in paragraph could best be replaced by A familiar B indefinite C unpleasant D detailed Question 46: The word "essential" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A planned B natural C interesting D necessary Question 47: The word " it" in line 29 refers to A deprivation B the brain C sleep D concentration Question 48: Which response is NOT typical of REM sleep? A Irregular heartbeat B Dreams and visions C Movements in arms and legs D Higher blood pressure Question 49: The author mentions all the following as characteristics of REM sleep EXCEPT A vague thoughts B smaller brain waves C eye movements D dreams Question 50: It can be inferred from the passage that students who are writing term papers A require slow-wave sleep to increase mental activity B can stay up all night working and recover the sleep they need by sleeping for a few hours the next afternoon C need REM sleep to restore mental functioning D not need as much sleep because of the heightened brain waves involved in creative activity ... understand C train D act Question 38: As used in paragraph 2, which is the best example of a dog that is housebroken? A Spot goes outside to use the bathroom B Rex always breaks things inside... A providing A or B which B indifferent B included B provided B and C C C C C that like consisted to provide but D what D similar D composed D provide D nor (Adapted from "PET Result," by Jenny... winter clothing and snow boots to wear, all (33) in the entrance price A note safety: all children under 12 have to wear helmets (34) _, but this isn’t essential for adults Inside, you can