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 000 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề TNPT 83 MASTER COPY ~ WITH KEY 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 following questions Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in September, January, and March: the summer quarter, June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of vary length There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system On the plus side, students who wish to complete their degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any other quarters Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used effectively to serve the greatest number of students But there are several disadvantages as well Many faculty complain that eleven-week term is simply not enough for them to cover the material required by most college coursed Students alsofind it difficult to complete the assignments in such a short period of time In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system some colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early Question 1: Where would this passage most probably be found? A In a American newspaper B In a general guide to colleges and universities in the United States C In a dictionary published in the United States D In a college catalog for a university in the United States Question 2: A semester system A has eleven-week sessions B Isn’t very popular in the United States C gives students the opportunity to study year round D has two major sessions a year Question 3: The word "instituted" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A attempted B established C considered D recommended Question 4: Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A The Academic Year B Universities in the United States C The Quarter System D The Semester System Question 5: Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimesters? A they provide more options for admission B They are long enough to cover the course material C They allow students to graduate early D they last eleven weeks Question 6: The word "customary" in paragraph could best be replaced by A traditional B agreeable C limited D lengthy Question 7: When may students begin studying in a school that uses a quarter system? A September B at the beginning of any quarter C Summer semester only D at the beginning of the academic year Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlmedpart differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 8:A windsurfing B philosopher C rhinoceros D wilderness Question 9:A enlightened B increased C discouraged D supervised Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 10: She was once bitten by a monkey, .made her dislike monkeys for the rest of her life A whose B that C which D who Question 11: It was announced that neither the passengers nor the driver in the crash A injured B were injured C had injured D was injured Question 12: It before you start applying for any job, you must be absolutely sure you have right A qualifying B qualifiers C qualities D qualifications Question 13: Geometry is the branch of mathematics .the properties and relation of lines, angles, shapes, surfaces and solids A the deal about B dealing with C is concerned with D to be concerned about Question 14: you know important this is A need to hardly tell B need hardly to tell C need to tell hardly D need hardly tell Question 15: .at Hanoi Sakura Festival 2017, we found it very impressive A As soon as it rained B If it hadn’t rained C Much as it rained D because it was raining Question 16: I find it difficult to make… as prices keep A ends meet - rising B end meet - raising C ends meet - raising D end meet - rising Question 17: All his plans for starting his own business fell A away B through C down D in Question 18: .dead no longer need help We must concern ourselves w ith living A A - the - a B The - the - the C A - a - a D The - Ø - the Question 19: The dress is a little big for you You’d better go to tailor’s and at the waist A have it made wider B have it made less wide C make it less wide D make it wider Question 20: We shouldn’t use too many plastic bags because they are very hard to A melt B dissolve C heat D soften Question 21: of computers, it is difficult to imagine how tedious the work of accountants and clerks must have been in the past A On the age B By the age C At the age D In the age 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 It’s time men stopped looking down on women Women won their independence years ago After a long struggle, they now enjoy the same educational opportunities as men in most parts of the world They have proved repeatedly that they are equal and often superior to men in almost every field The battle for recognition has been won, but it is by no means over Men still carry on the sex war because their attitude remains basically (22) Even in the most progressive societies, women continue to be regarded as (23) .citizens However much men sneer at women, their claims to superiority are not borne out by statistics Let's consider the matter of driving, for instance We all know that women cause fewer accidents than men Women have succeeded in any job you care to name As politicians, soldiers, doctors, factory-hands, university professors, farmers, company directors, lawyers, busconductors, scientists and presidents of countries they have often (24) And we must remember that they frequently succeed brilliantly in all these fields in addition to bearing and rearing 25 children Yet men go on saying that there are many jobs women can't Top-level political negotiation between countries, business and banks and etc are almost controlled by men, who guard their so-called 'rights' They shun real competition They know in their hearts that women are superior and they are afraid of being (25) at their own game One of the most important tasks in the world is to achieve peace between the nations You can be sure that if women were allowed to sit round the conference table, they would succeed brilliantly, as they always do, where men have failed for centuries Some things are too important to be left (26) men Question 22:A favourable B powerful C commanding D hostile Question 23:A as second-rated B like second-rate C as second-rate D second-rate Question 24:A led men to shame B put men to shame C caused men ashamed D made men shameful Question 25:A beaten B won C lost D failed Question 26:A to B on C for D with Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each the following exchanges Question 27: ~ Your friend: "Do you want another serving of chicken soup?" ~ You: " " A No longer B No comment C No way D No, thanks Question 28: You want to address an envelope to whole family You write: A Family Wilson B Mr and Mrs Wilson and other members C Mr and Mrs Wilson and family D Family Mr and Mrs Wilson Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part needs correction in each of the following questions Question 29: After spending two days arguing about where to go for their holidays, is was decided that they shouldn’t go anywhere A arguing B shouldn’t go C for D is was decided Question 30: There is the very real possibility that these animals could panic, frighten and would break away, should there be a sudden loud noise A should there be B panic C very real D frighten Question 31: Although the Red cross accepts blood from most donors, the nurse will not let you to give blood if you have just had cold A let B accepts C to give D have just had cold 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 following questions Brown bears are found in Alaska and western Canada They are first cousins of the grizzly, each belonging to the species Ursus arctos The chief difference in them is size, as brown bears on the average are slightly larger A full-grown male may weigh 1,500 pounds and stand to 10 feet tall Like bears everywhere they are creatures of habit that tread the same trails year after year Brown bears have three gaits: an even, deliberate one that takes them over rough or boggy ground at a steady clip, a quick shuffle, and a fast gallop They are not only surprisingly fast, but also, for such huge beasts, amazingly inclines Fishing the streams in summer, they pounce on swift-moving salmon and snatch them with almost simultaneous movements of their paws and mouths Brown bears are excellent swimmers and love to loll and wallow in the water on warm days They are also curious and playful Most manifest a fear of humans, but Alaskans prefer not to test these creatures and usually carry noisemakers of some kind to warn the bears of their presence Question 32: The word "most" in line refers to A brown bears B humans C swimmers D Alaskans Question 33: The passage suggest that A it would not be unusual see bear cross a deep river B brown bears catch salmon in quiet pools C brown bears like to range over new territory D brown bears are slow but agile Question 34: It is most probable that if a brown bear came across a human it would A attack the human B be friendly toward the human C avoid the human D not be the least interested in the human Question 35: The word "gaits" in the line could best be replaced by A habitats B characteristics C features D way of moving Question 36: It can be inferred from the passage that A grizzlies and brown bears are not related B grizzlies are not found in western Canada C brown bears not have the same habits as most bears D grizzlies are smaller than brown bears Question 37: The passage implies that browns bears A can negotiate almost any terrain B are fierce and bad-tempered C are not afraid of loud noises D are huge, awkward animals Question 38: The word "them" in line refers to A movements B brown bears C salmon D streams Question 39: Which of the following can be implied from the passage? A Alaskans have a cautious respect for the brown bear B Alaskans have no fear of the brown bear C Alaskans not know very much about the habits of the brown bear D Alaskans are not creatures of habit Mark a 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 40: Elephants will become extinct if man continues killing them A die away B die out C die down D die of Question 41: ~ Man: "I heard you have a part in the school play tonight." ~ Woman: "Yes, and I’m on pins and needles." A nervous B angry C happy D confused Mark a 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 42: A thrifty buyer chases fruits and vegetables in season A economical B professional C careful D extravagant Question 43: It is generally believed that almost all young birds are very vulnerable to predators A unbeatable B helpless C dominant D sensitive Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the offer three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 44:A emergency B geothermal C alternative D expensively Question 45:A technology B variety C centenarian D compulsory Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46: Were motorists were to drive carefully, they would have fewer accidents A Motorists are not careful and there are many accidents B Motorists are careful and yet there are many accidents C Motorists are careful and there are few accidents D Motorists are not careful and yet there are few accidents Question 47: "You should have finished the report by now," John told his secretary A John reproached his secretary for not having finished the report B John scolded to his secretary for not having finished the report C John said that his secretary had not finished the report D John reminded his secretary of finishing the report Question 48: Tom should have known better than to ask Dick to help him A It was wise of Tom to ask Dick to help him B Tom should have asked Dick to help him C Tom asked Dick to help him because he was better than anyone else D Tom asked Dick to help him, but it was foolish of him to so Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair sentences in the following questions Question 49: Their dog was very fierce People didn’t dare to come up to their house A If their dog were not fierce no one would visit their house B They had sofierce a dog that no-one dared come up to their house C They had such a fierce dog so that people didn’t dare to come up to their house D Their dog was not fierce enough for people visit their house Question 50: He hadn’t eaten anything since morning, He took the food eagerly A He took the food eagerly although he had eaten a lot since dawn B He had eaten nothing since dawn so that he took the food eagerly C He took the food eagerly for he had eaten nothing since dawn D He took the food so eagerly that he had eaten nothing since dawn 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 356 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề Mark(s) Mã Phách ……… Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 1: All his plans for starting his own business fell A down B away C through D in Question 2: .at Hanoi Sakura Festival 2017, we found it very impressive A If it hadn’t rained B Much as it rained C As soon as it rained D because it was raining Question 3: Geometry is the branch of mathematics .the properties and relation of lines, angles, shapes, surfaces and solids A to be concerned about B is concerned with C the deal about D dealing with Question 4: you know important this is A need to tell hardly B need to hardly tell C need hardly tell D need hardly to tell Question 5: It was announced that neither the passengers nor the driver in the crash A were injured B had injured C was injured D injured Question 6: We shouldn’t use too many plastic bags because they are very hard to A heat B melt C soften D dissolve Question 7: .dead no longer need help We must concern ourselves w ith living A A - a - a B A - the - a C The - the - the D The - Ø - the Question 8: It before you start applying for any job, you must be absolutely sure you have right A qualifiers B qualifications C qualities D qualifying Question 9: I find it difficult to make… as prices keep A end meet - rising B end meet - raising C ends meet - rising D ends meet - raising Question 10: of computers, it is difficult to imagine how tedious the work of accountants and clerks must have been in the past A At the age B By the age C On the age D In the age Question 11: She was once bitten by a monkey, .made her dislike monkeys for the rest of her life A whose B which C who D that Question 12: The dress is a little big for you You’d better go to tailor’s and at the waist A make it wider B make it less wide C have it made wider D have it made less wide 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 following questions Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in September, January, and March: the summer quarter, June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of vary length There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system On the plus side, students who wish to complete their degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any other quarters Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used effectively to serve the greatest number of students But there are several disadvantages as well Many faculty complain that eleven-week term is simply not enough for them to cover the material required by most college coursed Students alsofind it difficult to complete the assignments in such a short period of time In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system some colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early Question 13: Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A Universities in the United States B The Semester System C The Academic Year D The Quarter System Question 14: The word "customary" in paragraph could best be replaced by A lengthy B agreeable C limited D traditional Question 15: A semester system A has two major sessions a year B Isn’t very popular in the United States C gives students the opportunity to study year round D has eleven-week sessions Question 16: When may students begin studying in a school that uses a quarter system? A at the beginning of any quarter B September C at the beginning of the academic year D Summer semester only Question 17: Where would this passage most probably be found? A In a dictionary published in the United States B In a American newspaper C In a general guide to colleges and universities in the United States D In a college catalog for a university in the United States Question 18: The word "instituted" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A considered B attempted C recommended D established Question 19: Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimesters? A they provide more options for admission B They allow students to graduate early C They are long enough to cover the course material D they last eleven weeks Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlmedpart differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 20:A increased B discouraged C supervised D enlightened Question 21:A windsurfing B rhinoceros C wilderness D philosopher Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each the following exchanges Question 22: You want to address an envelope to whole family You write: A Mr and Mrs Wilson and other members B Family Mr and Mrs Wilson C Family Wilson D Mr and Mrs Wilson and family Question 23: ~ Your friend: "Do you want another serving of chicken soup?" ~ You: " " A No way B No comment C No, thanks D No longer Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the offer three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 24:A emergency B alternative C geothermal D expensively Question 25:A variety B compulsory C centenarian D technology 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 following questions Brown bears are found in Alaska and western Canada They are first cousins of the grizzly, each belonging to the species Ursus arctos The chief difference in them is size, as brown bears on the average are slightly larger A full-grown male may weigh 1,500 pounds and stand to 10 feet tall Like bears everywhere they are creatures of habit that tread the same trails year after year Brown bears have three gaits: an even, deliberate one that takes them over rough or boggy ground at a steady clip, a quick shuffle, and a fast gallop They are not only surprisingly fast, but also, for such huge beasts, amazingly inclines Fishing the streams in summer, they pounce on swift-moving salmon and snatch them with almost simultaneous movements of their paws and mouths Brown bears are excellent swimmers and love to loll and wallow in the water on warm days They are also curious and playful Most manifest a fear of humans, but Alaskans prefer not to test these creatures and usually carry noisemakers of some kind to warn the bears of their presence Question 26: The passage suggest that A brown bears are slow but agile B brown bears catch salmon in quiet pools C brown bears like to range over new territory D it would not be unusual see bear cross a deep river Question 27: It can be inferred from the passage that A grizzlies are not found in western Canada B grizzlies and brown bears are not related C grizzlies are smaller than brown bears D brown bears not have the same habits as most bears Question 28: The word "most" in line refers to A brown bears B Alaskans C humans D swimmers Question 29: The word "gaits" in the line could best be replaced by A features B way of moving C characteristics D habitats Question 30: The word "them" in line refers to A brown bears B streams C salmon D movements Question 31: It is most probable that if a brown bear came across a human it would A not be the least interested in the human B attack the human C avoid the human D be friendly toward the human Question 32: The passage implies that browns bears A are huge, awkward animals B are not afraid of loud noises C are fierce and bad-tempered D can negotiate almost any terrain Question 33: Which of the following can be implied from the passage? A Alaskans have no fear of the brown bear B Alaskans are not creatures of habit C Alaskans have a cautious respect for the brown bear D Alaskans not know very much about the habits of the brown bear 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 It’s time men stopped looking down on women Women won their independence years ago After a long struggle, they now enjoy the same educational opportunities as men in most parts of the world They have proved repeatedly that they are equal and often superior to men in almost every field The battle for recognition has been won, but it is by no means over Men still carry on the sex war because their attitude remains basically (34) Even in the most progressive societies, women continue to be regarded as (35) .citizens However much men sneer at women, their claims to superiority are not borne out by statistics Let's consider the matter of driving, for instance We all know that women cause fewer accidents than men Women have succeeded in any job you care to name As politicians, soldiers, doctors, factory-hands, university professors, farmers, company directors, lawyers, busconductors, scientists and presidents of countries they have often (36) And we must remember that they frequently succeed brilliantly in all these fields in addition to bearing and rearing 25 children Yet men go on saying that there are many jobs women can't Top-level political negotiation between countries, business and banks and etc are almost controlled by men, who guard their so-called 'rights' They shun real competition They know in their hearts that women are superior and they are afraid of being (37) at their own game One of the most important tasks in the world is to achieve peace between the nations You can be sure that if women were allowed to sit round the conference table, they would succeed brilliantly, as they always do, where men have failed for centuries Some things are too important to be left (38) men Question 34:A hostile B favourable C commanding D powerful Question 35:A like second-rate B second-rate C as second-rate D as second-rated Question 36:A put men to shame B caused men ashamed C made men shameful D led men to shame Question 37:A won B beaten C failed D lost Question 38:A on B for C with D to Mark a 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 39: Tom should have known better than to ask Dick to help him A Tom asked Dick to help him, but it was foolish of him to so B It was wise of Tom to ask Dick to help him C Tom asked Dick to help him because he was better than anyone else D Tom should have asked Dick to help him Question 40: "You should have finished the report by now," John told his secretary A John scolded to his secretary for not having finished the report B John reproached his secretary for not having finished the report C John said that his secretary had not finished the report D John reminded his secretary of finishing the report Question 41: Were motorists were to drive carefully, they would have fewer accidents A Motorists are not careful and there are many accidents B Motorists are careful and yet there are many accidents C Motorists are careful and there are few accidents D Motorists are not careful and yet there are few accidents Mark a 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 42: A thrifty buyer chases fruits and vegetables in season A professional B economical C careful D extravagant Question 43: It is generally believed that almost all young birds are very vulnerable to predators A unbeatable B dominant C sensitive D helpless Mark a 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 44: ~ Man: "I heard you have a part in the school play tonight." ~ Woman: "Yes, and I’m on pins and needles." A confused B happy C nervous D angry Question 45: Elephants will become extinct if man continues killing them A die down B die of C die away D die out Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part needs correction in each of the following questions Question 46: Although the Red cross accepts blood from most donors, the nurse will not let you to give blood if you have just had cold A to give B have just had cold C let D accepts Question 47: There is the very real possibility that these animals could panic, frighten and would break away, should there be a sudden loud noise A frighten B should there be C panic D very real Question 48: After spending two days arguing about where to go for their holidays, is was decided that they shouldn’t go anywhere A shouldn’t go B for C is was decided D arguing Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair sentences in the following questions Question 49: Their dog was very fierce People didn’t dare to come up to their house A Their dog was not fierce enough for people visit their house B They had sofierce a dog that no-one dared come up to their house C If their dog were not fierce no one would visit their house D They had such a fierce dog so that people didn’t dare to come up to their house Question 50: He hadn’t eaten anything since morning, He took the food eagerly A He took the food eagerly although he had eaten a lot since dawn B He took the food so eagerly that he had eaten nothing since dawn C He had eaten nothing since dawn so that he took the food eagerly D He took the food eagerly for he had eaten nothing since dawn 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 829 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề Mark(s) Mã Phách ……… Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Brown bears are found in Alaska and western Canada They are first cousins of the grizzly, each belonging to the species Ursus arctos The chief difference in them is size, as brown bears on the average are slightly larger A full-grown male may weigh 1,500 pounds and stand to 10 feet tall Like bears everywhere they are creatures of habit that tread the same trails year after year Brown bears have three gaits: an even, deliberate one that takes them over rough or boggy ground at a steady clip, a quick shuffle, and a fast gallop They are not only surprisingly fast, but also, for such huge beasts, amazingly inclines Fishing the streams in summer, they pounce on swift-moving salmon and snatch them with almost simultaneous movements of their paws and mouths Brown bears are excellent swimmers and love to loll and wallow in the water on warm days They are also curious and playful Most manifest a fear of humans, but Alaskans prefer not to test these creatures and usually carry noisemakers of some kind to warn the bears of their presence Question 1: Which of the following can be implied from the passage? A Alaskans are not creatures of habit B Alaskans not know very much about the habits of the brown bear C Alaskans have a cautious respect for the brown bear D Alaskans have no fear of the brown bear Question 2: It can be inferred from the passage that A brown bears not have the same habits as most bears B grizzlies and brown bears are not related C grizzlies are smaller than brown bears D grizzlies are not found in western Canada Question 3: It is most probable that if a brown bear came across a human it would A be friendly toward the human B not be the least interested in the human C attack the human D avoid the human Question 4: The word "them" in line refers to A brown bears B salmon C movements D streams Question 5: The word "gaits" in the line could best be replaced by A habitats B characteristics C features D way of moving Question 6: The passage suggest that A brown bears are slow but agile B brown bears catch salmon in quiet pools C brown bears like to range over new territory D it would not be unusual see bear cross a deep river Question 7: The passage implies that browns bears A are huge, awkward animals B are fierce and bad-tempered C can negotiate almost any terrain D are not afraid of loud noises Question 8: The word "most" in line refers to A swimmers B humans C Alaskans D brown bears Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 9: A thrifty buyer chases fruits and vegetables in season A professional B careful C extravagant D economical Question 10: It is generally believed that almost all young birds are very vulnerable to predators A sensitive B dominant C unbeatable D helpless 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 It’s time men stopped looking down on women Women won their independence years ago After a long struggle, they now enjoy the same educational opportunities as men in most parts of the world They have proved repeatedly that they are equal and often superior to men in almost every field The battle for recognition has been won, but it is by no means over Men still carry on the sex war because their attitude remains basically (11) Even in the most progressive societies, women continue to be regarded as (12) .citizens However much men sneer at women, their claims to superiority are not borne out by statistics Let's consider the matter of driving, for instance We all know that women cause fewer accidents than men Women have succeeded in any job you care to name As politicians, soldiers, doctors, factory-hands, university professors, farmers, company directors, lawyers, busconductors, scientists and presidents of countries they have often (13) And we must remember that they frequently succeed brilliantly in all these fields in addition to bearing and rearing 25 children Yet men go on saying that there are many jobs women can't Top-level political negotiation between countries, business and banks and etc are almost controlled by men, who guard their so-called 'rights' They shun real competition They know in their hearts that women are superior and they are afraid of being (14) at their own game One of the most important tasks in the world is to achieve peace between the nations You can be sure that if women were allowed to sit round the conference table, they would succeed brilliantly, as they always do, where men have failed for centuries Some things are too important to be left (15) men Question 11:A powerful B hostile C commanding D favourable Question 12:A second-rate B as second-rated C like second-rate D as second-rate Question 13:A made men shameful B led men to shame C put men to shame D caused men ashamed Question 14:A lost B beaten C failed D won Question 15:A with B for C on D to Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the offer three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 16:A alternative B emergency C geothermal D expensively Question 17:A compulsory B variety C centenarian D technology 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 following questions Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in September, January, and March: the summer quarter, June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of vary length There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system On the plus side, students who wish to complete their degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any other quarters Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used effectively to serve the greatest number of students But there are several disadvantages as well Many faculty complain that eleven-week term is simply not enough for them to cover the material required by most college coursed Students alsofind it difficult to complete the assignments in such a short period of time In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system some colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early Question 18: Where would this passage most probably be found? A In a college catalog for a university in the United States B In a dictionary published in the United States C In a American newspaper D In a general guide to colleges and universities in the United States Question 19: The word "customary" in paragraph could best be replaced by A lengthy B traditional C limited D agreeable Question 20: The word "instituted" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A recommended B considered C established D attempted Question 21: When may students begin studying in a school that uses a quarter system? A at the beginning of any quarter B Summer semester only C September D at the beginning of the academic year Question 22: A semester system A has two major sessions a year B has eleven-week sessions C Isn’t very popular in the United States D gives students the opportunity to study year round Question 23: Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A The Quarter System B The Semester System C Universities in the United States D The Academic Year Question 24: Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimesters? A They are long enough to cover the course material B They allow students to graduate early C they last eleven weeks D they provide more options for admission Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part needs correction in each of the following questions Question 25: Although the Red cross accepts blood from most donors, the nurse will not let you to give blood if you have just had cold A let B to give C accepts D have just had cold Question 26: There is the very real possibility that these animals could panic, frighten and would break away, should there be a sudden loud noise A very real B panic C frighten D should there be 10 D grizzlies and brown bears are not related Question 12: The passage suggest that A brown bears catch salmon in quiet pools B brown bears like to range over new territory C it would not be unusual see bear cross a deep river D brown bears are slow but agile Question 13: It is most probable that if a brown bear came across a human it would A attack the human B avoid the human C not be the least interested in the human D be friendly toward the human Question 14: The word "most" in line refers to A swimmers B brown bears C Alaskans D humans Question 15: The word "gaits" in the line could best be replaced by A features B way of moving C characteristics D habitats Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part needs correction in each of the following questions Question 16: After spending two days arguing about where to go for their holidays, is was decided that they shouldn’t go anywhere A arguing B for C shouldn’t go D is was decided Question 17: Although the Red cross accepts blood from most donors, the nurse will not let you to give blood if you have just had cold A have just had cold B to give C accepts D let Question 18: There is the very real possibility that these animals could panic, frighten and would break away, should there be a sudden loud noise A very real B panic C should there be D frighten 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 following questions Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in September, January, and March: the summer quarter, June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of vary length There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system On the plus side, students who wish to complete their degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any other quarters Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used effectively to serve the greatest number of students But there are several disadvantages as well Many faculty complain that eleven-week term is simply not enough for them to cover the material required by most college coursed Students alsofind it difficult to complete the assignments in such a short period of time In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system some colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early Question 19: The word "customary" in paragraph could best be replaced by A traditional B lengthy C agreeable D limited Question 20: The word "instituted" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A attempted B established C recommended D considered Question 21: Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A The Quarter System B The Semester System C The Academic Year D Universities in the United States Question 22: Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimesters? A They allow students to graduate early B They are long enough to cover the course material C they provide more options for admission D they last eleven weeks Question 23: When may students begin studying in a school that uses a quarter system? A Summer semester only B September C at the beginning of any quarter D at the beginning of the academic year Question 24: Where would this passage most probably be found? A In a dictionary published in the United States B In a American newspaper C In a general guide to colleges and universities in the United States D In a college catalog for a university in the United States Question 25: A semester system A gives students the opportunity to study year round B has two major sessions a year C Isn’t very popular in the United States D has eleven-week sessions Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the offer three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions 22 Question 26:A technology B variety C centenarian D compulsory Question 27:A expensively B alternative C emergency D geothermal Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlmedpart differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 28:A windsurfing B rhinoceros C wilderness D philosopher Question 29:A discouraged B enlightened C supervised D increased Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 30: .dead no longer need help We must concern ourselves w ith living A The - Ø - the B The - the - the C A - a - a D A - the - a Question 31: you know important this is A need to tell hardly B need hardly tell C need to hardly tell D need hardly to tell Question 32: She was once bitten by a monkey, .made her dislike monkeys for the rest of her life A whose B which C who D that Question 33: We shouldn’t use too many plastic bags because they are very hard to A heat B melt C soften D dissolve Question 34: .at Hanoi Sakura Festival 2017, we found it very impressive A Much as it rained B As soon as it rained C because it was raining D If it hadn’t rained Question 35: It was announced that neither the passengers nor the driver in the crash A were injured B was injured C injured D had injured Question 36: I find it difficult to make… as prices keep A ends meet - raising B end meet - rising C ends meet - rising D end meet - raising Question 37: of computers, it is difficult to imagine how tedious the work of accountants and clerks must have been in the past A In the age B On the age C By the age D At the age Question 38: It before you start applying for any job, you must be absolutely sure you have right A qualifiers B qualifying C qualities D qualifications Question 39: All his plans for starting his own business fell A away B through C in D down Question 40: Geometry is the branch of mathematics .the properties and relation of lines, angles, shapes, surfaces and solids A to be concerned about B the deal about C is concerned with D dealing with Question 41: The dress is a little big for you You’d better go to tailor’s and at the waist A have it made less wide B make it less wide C have it made wider D make it wider Mark a 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 42: It is generally believed that almost all young birds are very vulnerable to predators A helpless B unbeatable C dominant D sensitive Question 43: A thrifty buyer chases fruits and vegetables in season A economical B careful C extravagant D professional Mark a 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 44: Were motorists were to drive carefully, they would have fewer accidents A Motorists are not careful and yet there are few accidents B Motorists are not careful and there are many accidents C Motorists are careful and yet there are many accidents D Motorists are careful and there are few accidents Question 45: Tom should have known better than to ask Dick to help him A Tom asked Dick to help him because he was better than anyone else B It was wise of Tom to ask Dick to help him C Tom asked Dick to help him, but it was foolish of him to so D Tom should have asked Dick to help him Question 46: "You should have finished the report by now," John told his secretary A John reproached his secretary for not having finished the report B John reminded his secretary of finishing the report C John said that his secretary had not finished the report D John scolded to his secretary for not having finished the report Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each the following exchanges Question 47: You want to address an envelope to whole family You write: A Family Mr and Mrs Wilson B Mr and Mrs Wilson and family 23 C Mr and Mrs Wilson and other members D Family Wilson Question 48: ~ Your friend: "Do you want another serving of chicken soup?" ~ You: " " A No way B No longer C No, thanks D No comment Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair sentences in the following questions Question 49: Their dog was very fierce People didn’t dare to come up to their house A Their dog was not fierce enough for people visit their house B If their dog were not fierce no one would visit their house C They had sofierce a dog that no-one dared come up to their house D They had such a fierce dog so that people didn’t dare to come up to their house Question 50: He hadn’t eaten anything since morning, He took the food eagerly A He took the food eagerly although he had eaten a lot since dawn B He took the food eagerly for he had eaten nothing since dawn C He took the food so eagerly that he had eaten nothing since dawn D He had eaten nothing since dawn so that he took the food eagerly 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 274 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề Mark(s) Mã Phách ……… Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks It’s time men stopped looking down on women Women won their independence years ago After a long struggle, they now enjoy the same educational opportunities as men in most parts of the world They have proved repeatedly that they are equal and often superior to men in almost every field The battle for recognition has been won, but it is by no means over Men still carry on the sex war because their attitude remains basically (1) Even in the most progressive societies, women continue to be regarded as (2) .citizens However much men sneer at women, their claims to superiority are not borne out by statistics Let's consider the matter of driving, for instance We all know that women cause fewer accidents than men Women have succeeded in any job you care to name As politicians, soldiers, doctors, factory-hands, university professors, farmers, company directors, lawyers, busconductors, scientists and presidents of countries they have often (3) And we must remember that they frequently succeed brilliantly in all these fields in addition to bearing and rearing 25 children Yet men go on saying that there are many jobs women can't Top-level political negotiation between countries, business and banks and etc are almost controlled by men, who guard their so-called 'rights' They shun real competition They know in their hearts that women are superior and they are afraid of being (4) at their own game One of the most important tasks in the world is to achieve peace between the nations You can be sure that if women were allowed to sit round the conference table, they would succeed brilliantly, as they always do, where men have failed for centuries Some things are too important to be left (5) men Question 1:A favourable B powerful C commanding D hostile Question 2:A as second-rated B as second-rate C like second-rate D second-rate Question 3:A caused men ashamed B led men to shame C made men shameful D put men to shame Question 4:A lost B beaten C failed D won Question 5:A for B on C with D to 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 following questions Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in September, January, and March: the summer quarter, June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of vary length There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system On the plus side, students who wish to complete their degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any other quarters Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used effectively to serve the greatest number of students But there are several disadvantages as well Many faculty complain that eleven-week term is simply not enough for them to cover the material required by most college coursed Students alsofind it difficult to complete the assignments in such a short period of time In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system some colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early Question 6: Where would this passage most probably be found? A In a dictionary published in the United States B In a American newspaper C In a college catalog for a university in the United States D In a general guide to colleges and universities in the United States Question 7: The word "customary" in paragraph could best be replaced by A traditional B agreeable C lengthy D limited Question 8: When may students begin studying in a school that uses a quarter system? A September B Summer semester only C at the beginning of any quarter D at the beginning of the academic year Question 9: The word "instituted" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A recommended B established C considered D attempted Question 10: Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimesters? A They allow students to graduate early B they provide more options for admission C they last eleven weeks D They are long enough to cover the course material 25 Question 11: Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A The Semester System B Universities in the United States C The Quarter System D The Academic Year Question 12: A semester system A has two major sessions a year B Isn’t very popular in the United States C has eleven-week sessions D gives students the opportunity to study year round Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlmedpart differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 13:A rhinoceros B philosopher C windsurfing D wilderness Question 14:A discouraged B supervised C enlightened D increased 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 following questions Brown bears are found in Alaska and western Canada They are first cousins of the grizzly, each belonging to the species Ursus arctos The chief difference in them is size, as brown bears on the average are slightly larger A full-grown male may weigh 1,500 pounds and stand to 10 feet tall Like bears everywhere they are creatures of habit that tread the same trails year after year Brown bears have three gaits: an even, deliberate one that takes them over rough or boggy ground at a steady clip, a quick shuffle, and a fast gallop They are not only surprisingly fast, but also, for such huge beasts, amazingly inclines Fishing the streams in summer, they pounce on swift-moving salmon and snatch them with almost simultaneous movements of their paws and mouths Brown bears are excellent swimmers and love to loll and wallow in the water on warm days They are also curious and playful Most manifest a fear of humans, but Alaskans prefer not to test these creatures and usually carry noisemakers of some kind to warn the bears of their presence Question 15: The word "most" in line refers to A Alaskans B humans C brown bears D swimmers Question 16: The word "gaits" in the line could best be replaced by A way of moving B characteristics C features D habitats Question 17: The passage implies that browns bears A are fierce and bad-tempered B can negotiate almost any terrain C are huge, awkward animals D are not afraid of loud noises Question 18: The passage suggest that A brown bears catch salmon in quiet pools B brown bears are slow but agile C brown bears like to range over new territory D it would not be unusual see bear cross a deep river Question 19: The word "them" in line refers to A streams B brown bears C movements D salmon Question 20: It can be inferred from the passage that A grizzlies are not found in western Canada B brown bears not have the same habits as most bears C grizzlies and brown bears are not related D grizzlies are smaller than brown bears Question 21: Which of the following can be implied from the passage? A Alaskans have no fear of the brown bear B Alaskans have a cautious respect for the brown bear C Alaskans are not creatures of habit D Alaskans not know very much about the habits of the brown bear Question 22: It is most probable that if a brown bear came across a human it would A not be the least interested in the human B be friendly toward the human C avoid the human D attack the human Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the offer three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 23:A alternative B expensively C emergency D geothermal Question 24:A variety B centenarian C technology D compulsory Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part needs correction in each of the following questions Question 25: After spending two days arguing about where to go for their holidays, is was decided that they shouldn’t go anywhere A arguing B is was decided C shouldn’t go D for Question 26: There is the very real possibility that these animals could panic, frighten and would break away, should there be a sudden loud noise A should there be B panic C frighten D very real Question 27: Although the Red cross accepts blood from most donors, the nurse will not let you to give blood if you have just had cold A let B to give C have just had cold D accepts 26 Mark a 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 28: Tom should have known better than to ask Dick to help him A Tom asked Dick to help him, but it was foolish of him to so B It was wise of Tom to ask Dick to help him C Tom should have asked Dick to help him D Tom asked Dick to help him because he was better than anyone else Question 29: Were motorists were to drive carefully, they would have fewer accidents A Motorists are not careful and there are many accidents B Motorists are careful and yet there are many accidents C Motorists are careful and there are few accidents D Motorists are not careful and yet there are few accidents Question 30: "You should have finished the report by now," John told his secretary A John said that his secretary had not finished the report B John reproached his secretary for not having finished the report C John reminded his secretary of finishing the report D John scolded to his secretary for not having finished the report Mark a 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 31: Elephants will become extinct if man continues killing them A die away B die down C die out D die of Question 32: ~ Man: "I heard you have a part in the school play tonight." ~ Woman: "Yes, and I’m on pins and needles." A nervous B happy C confused D angry Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each the following exchanges Question 33: ~ Your friend: "Do you want another serving of chicken soup?" ~ You: " " A No way B No, thanks C No comment D No longer Question 34: You want to address an envelope to whole family You write: A Mr and Mrs Wilson and other members B Family Wilson C Family Mr and Mrs Wilson D Mr and Mrs Wilson and family Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair sentences in the following questions Question 35: Their dog was very fierce People didn’t dare to come up to their house A Their dog was not fierce enough for people visit their house B They had sofierce a dog that no-one dared come up to their house C They had such a fierce dog so that people didn’t dare to come up to their house D If their dog were not fierce no one would visit their house Question 36: He hadn’t eaten anything since morning, He took the food eagerly A He took the food so eagerly that he had eaten nothing since dawn B He took the food eagerly for he had eaten nothing since dawn C He took the food eagerly although he had eaten a lot since dawn D He had eaten nothing since dawn so that he took the food eagerly Mark a 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 37: It is generally believed that almost all young birds are very vulnerable to predators A dominant B unbeatable C sensitive D helpless Question 38: A thrifty buyer chases fruits and vegetables in season A economical B extravagant C professional D careful Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 39: We shouldn’t use too many plastic bags because they are very hard to A melt B heat C soften D dissolve Question 40: of computers, it is difficult to imagine how tedious the work of accountants and clerks must have been in the past A At the age B By the age C In the age D On the age Question 41: Geometry is the branch of mathematics .the properties and relation of lines, angles, shapes, surfaces and solids A the deal about B is concerned with C to be concerned about D dealing with Question 42: All his plans for starting his own business fell A through B down C away D in Question 43: It before you start applying for any job, you must be absolutely sure you have right A qualifications B qualities C qualifying D qualifiers 27 Question 44: The dress is a little big for you You’d better go to tailor’s and at the waist A make it less wide B have it made less wide C make it wider D have it made wider Question 45: you know important this is A need hardly tell B need hardly to tell C need to hardly tell D need to tell hardly Question 46: .dead no longer need help We must concern ourselves w ith living A The - the - the B A - a - a C The - Ø - the D A - the - a Question 47: .at Hanoi Sakura Festival 2017, we found it very impressive A As soon as it rained B because it was raining C Much as it rained D If it hadn’t rained Question 48: I find it difficult to make… as prices keep A ends meet - raising B ends meet - rising C end meet - rising D end meet - raising Question 49: She was once bitten by a monkey, .made her dislike monkeys for the rest of her life A whose B that C which D who Question 50: It was announced that neither the passengers nor the driver in the crash A had injured B was injured C were injured D injured 28 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 465 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề Mark(s) Mã Phách ……… Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks It’s time men stopped looking down on women Women won their independence years ago After a long struggle, they now enjoy the same educational opportunities as men in most parts of the world They have proved repeatedly that they are equal and often superior to men in almost every field The battle for recognition has been won, but it is by no means over Men still carry on the sex war because their attitude remains basically (1) Even in the most progressive societies, women continue to be regarded as (2) .citizens However much men sneer at women, their claims to superiority are not borne out by statistics Let's consider the matter of driving, for instance We all know that women cause fewer accidents than men Women have succeeded in any job you care to name As politicians, soldiers, doctors, factory-hands, university professors, farmers, company directors, lawyers, busconductors, scientists and presidents of countries they have often (3) And we must remember that they frequently succeed brilliantly in all these fields in addition to bearing and rearing 25 children Yet men go on saying that there are many jobs women can't Top-level political negotiation between countries, business and banks and etc are almost controlled by men, who guard their so-called 'rights' They shun real competition They know in their hearts that women are superior and they are afraid of being (4) at their own game One of the most important tasks in the world is to achieve peace between the nations You can be sure that if women were allowed to sit round the conference table, they would succeed brilliantly, as they always do, where men have failed for centuries Some things are too important to be left (5) men Question 1:A powerful B commanding C hostile D favourable Question 2:A as second-rated B second-rate C like second-rate D as second-rate Question 3:A led men to shame B made men shameful C caused men ashamed D put men to shame Question 4:A lost B failed C beaten D won Question 5:A to B on C for D with Mark a 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: Elephants will become extinct if man continues killing them A die out B die of C die away D die down Question 7: ~ Man: "I heard you have a part in the school play tonight." ~ Woman: "Yes, and I’m on pins and needles." A nervous B confused C happy D angry Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the offer three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 8:A compulsory B centenarian C technology D variety Question 9:A expensively B emergency C geothermal D alternative 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 following questions Brown bears are found in Alaska and western Canada They are first cousins of the grizzly, each belonging to the species Ursus arctos The chief difference in them is size, as brown bears on the average are slightly larger A full-grown male may weigh 1,500 pounds and stand to 10 feet tall Like bears everywhere they are creatures of habit that tread the same trails year after year Brown bears have three gaits: an even, deliberate one that takes them over rough or boggy ground at a steady clip, a quick shuffle, and a fast gallop They are not only surprisingly fast, but also, for such huge beasts, amazingly inclines Fishing the streams in summer, they pounce on swift-moving salmon and snatch them with almost simultaneous movements of their paws and mouths Brown bears are excellent swimmers and love to loll and wallow in the water on warm days They are also curious and playful Most manifest a fear of humans, but Alaskans prefer not to test these creatures and usually carry noisemakers of some kind to warn the bears of their presence Question 10: The passage suggest that A it would not be unusual see bear cross a deep river B brown bears are slow but agile C brown bears like to range over new territory D brown bears catch salmon in quiet pools Question 11: It can be inferred from the passage that A grizzlies are not found in western Canada B grizzlies and brown bears are not related C grizzlies are smaller than brown bears D brown bears not have the same habits as most bears Question 12: The word "most" in line refers to A swimmers B humans C Alaskans D brown bears 29 Question 13: The word "them" in line refers to A streams B movements C brown bears D salmon Question 14: Which of the following can be implied from the passage? A Alaskans have a cautious respect for the brown bear B Alaskans are not creatures of habit C Alaskans have no fear of the brown bear D Alaskans not know very much about the habits of the brown bear Question 15: The passage implies that browns bears A are fierce and bad-tempered B can negotiate almost any terrain C are huge, awkward animals D are not afraid of loud noises Question 16: It is most probable that if a brown bear came across a human it would A attack the human B not be the least interested in the human C avoid the human D be friendly toward the human Question 17: The word "gaits" in the line could best be replaced by A features B habitats C way of moving D characteristics Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 18: She was once bitten by a monkey, .made her dislike monkeys for the rest of her life A that B whose C which D who Question 19: .dead no longer need help We must concern ourselves w ith living A A - the - a B The - Ø - the C The - the - the D A - a - a Question 20: It before you start applying for any job, you must be absolutely sure you have right A qualifying B qualities C qualifications D qualifiers Question 21: The dress is a little big for you You’d better go to tailor’s and at the waist A make it wider B make it less wide C have it made wider D have it made less wide Question 22: All his plans for starting his own business fell A through B away C down D in Question 23: We shouldn’t use too many plastic bags because they are very hard to A soften B heat C dissolve D melt Question 24: I find it difficult to make… as prices keep A ends meet - raising B end meet - rising C end meet - raising D ends meet - rising Question 25: of computers, it is difficult to imagine how tedious the work of accountants and clerks must have been in the past A By the age B At the age C In the age D On the age Question 26: It was announced that neither the passengers nor the driver in the crash A were injured B had injured C injured D was injured Question 27: .at Hanoi Sakura Festival 2017, we found it very impressive A Much as it rained B because it was raining C If it hadn’t rained D As soon as it rained Question 28: Geometry is the branch of mathematics .the properties and relation of lines, angles, shapes, surfaces and solids A is concerned with B dealing with C the deal about D to be concerned about Question 29: you know important this is A need hardly tell B need hardly to tell C need to tell hardly D need to hardly tell Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part needs correction in each of the following questions Question 30: There is the very real possibility that these animals could panic, frighten and would break away, should there be a sudden loud noise A very real B should there be C panic D frighten Question 31: After spending two days arguing about where to go for their holidays, is was decided that they shouldn’t go anywhere A shouldn’t go B for C is was decided D arguing Question 32: Although the Red cross accepts blood from most donors, the nurse will not let you to give blood if you have just had cold A to give B accepts C have just had cold D let 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 following questions Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in September, January, and March: the summer quarter, June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of vary length 30 There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system On the plus side, students who wish to complete their degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any other quarters Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used effectively to serve the greatest number of students But there are several disadvantages as well Many faculty complain that eleven-week term is simply not enough for them to cover the material required by most college coursed Students alsofind it difficult to complete the assignments in such a short period of time In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system some colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early Question 33: Where would this passage most probably be found? A In a dictionary published in the United States B In a general guide to colleges and universities in the United States C In a college catalog for a university in the United States D In a American newspaper Question 34: Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A The Academic Year B The Quarter System C Universities in the United States D The Semester System Question 35: The word "instituted" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A established B considered C recommended D attempted Question 36: A semester system A has two major sessions a year B gives students the opportunity to study year round C Isn’t very popular in the United States D has eleven-week sessions Question 37: The word "customary" in paragraph could best be replaced by A limited B agreeable C lengthy D traditional Question 38: When may students begin studying in a school that uses a quarter system? A at the beginning of any quarter B Summer semester only C at the beginning of the academic year D September Question 39: Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimesters? A They allow students to graduate early B they last eleven weeks C they provide more options for admission D They are long enough to cover the course material Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlmedpart differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 40:A philosopher B wilderness C windsurfing D rhinoceros Question 41:A supervised B discouraged C enlightened D increased Mark a 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 42: It is generally believed that almost all young birds are very vulnerable to predators A sensitive B unbeatable C helpless D dominant Question 43: A thrifty buyer chases fruits and vegetables in season A careful B professional C economical D extravagant Mark a 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 44: Tom should have known better than to ask Dick to help him A Tom asked Dick to help him, but it was foolish of him to so B Tom should have asked Dick to help him C It was wise of Tom to ask Dick to help him D Tom asked Dick to help him because he was better than anyone else Question 45: "You should have finished the report by now," John told his secretary A John reproached his secretary for not having finished the report B John scolded to his secretary for not having finished the report C John said that his secretary had not finished the report D John reminded his secretary of finishing the report Question 46: Were motorists were to drive carefully, they would have fewer accidents A Motorists are not careful and there are many accidents B Motorists are careful and there are few accidents C Motorists are not careful and yet there are few accidents D Motorists are careful and yet there are many accidents Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each the following exchanges Question 47: You want to address an envelope to whole family You write: 31 A Mr and Mrs Wilson and family B Family Mr and Mrs Wilson C Family Wilson D Mr and Mrs Wilson and other members Question 48: ~ Your friend: "Do you want another serving of chicken soup?" ~ You: " " A No longer B No comment C No, thanks D No way Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair sentences in the following questions Question 49: He hadn’t eaten anything since morning, He took the food eagerly A He had eaten nothing since dawn so that he took the food eagerly B He took the food eagerly although he had eaten a lot since dawn C He took the food so eagerly that he had eaten nothing since dawn D He took the food eagerly for he had eaten nothing since dawn Question 50: Their dog was very fierce People didn’t dare to come up to their house A They had such a fierce dog so that people didn’t dare to come up to their house B If their dog were not fierce no one would visit their house C They had sofierce a dog that no-one dared come up to their house D Their dog was not fierce enough for people visit their house 32 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 972 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề Mark(s) Mã Phách ……… Mark a 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 1: Were motorists were to drive carefully, they would have fewer accidents A Motorists are careful and yet there are many accidents B Motorists are not careful and there are many accidents C Motorists are careful and there are few accidents D Motorists are not careful and yet there are few accidents Question 2: "You should have finished the report by now," John told his secretary A John scolded to his secretary for not having finished the report B John reproached his secretary for not having finished the report C John reminded his secretary of finishing the report D John said that his secretary had not finished the report Question 3: Tom should have known better than to ask Dick to help him A Tom asked Dick to help him because he was better than anyone else B It was wise of Tom to ask Dick to help him C Tom should have asked Dick to help him D Tom asked Dick to help him, but it was foolish of him to so Mark a 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 4: Elephants will become extinct if man continues killing them A die out B die away C die of D die down Question 5: ~ Man: "I heard you have a part in the school play tonight." ~ Woman: "Yes, and I’m on pins and needles." A confused B nervous C angry D happy Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part needs correction in each of the following questions Question 6: Although the Red cross accepts blood from most donors, the nurse will not let you to give blood if you have just had cold A accepts B to give C have just had cold D let Question 7: After spending two days arguing about where to go for their holidays, is was decided that they shouldn’t go anywhere A is was decided B for C arguing D shouldn’t go Question 8: There is the very real possibility that these animals could panic, frighten and would break away, should there be a sudden loud noise A should there be B very real C frighten D panic Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 9: It is generally believed that almost all young birds are very vulnerable to predators A helpless B sensitive C unbeatable D dominant Question 10: A thrifty buyer chases fruits and vegetables in season A extravagant B economical C careful D professional Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the offer three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 11:A alternative B emergency C expensively D geothermal Question 12:A centenarian B technology C variety D compulsory Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 13: of computers, it is difficult to imagine how tedious the work of accountants and clerks must have been in the past A By the age B On the age C At the age D In the age Question 14: you know important this is A need hardly tell B need to hardly tell C need hardly to tell D need to tell hardly Question 15: She was once bitten by a monkey, .made her dislike monkeys for the rest of her life A who B which C that D whose Question 16: The dress is a little big for you You’d better go to tailor’s and at the waist 33 A make it less wide B have it made wider C make it wider D have it made less wide Question 17: Geometry is the branch of mathematics .the properties and relation of lines, angles, shapes, surfaces and solids A is concerned with B the deal about C dealing with D to be concerned about Question 18: It was announced that neither the passengers nor the driver in the crash A were injured B injured C was injured D had injured Question 19: It before you start applying for any job, you must be absolutely sure you have right A qualifiers B qualities C qualifications D qualifying Question 20: .dead no longer need help We must concern ourselves w ith living A The - Ø - the B A - a - a C A - the - a D The - the - the Question 21: I find it difficult to make… as prices keep A end meet - raising B end meet - rising C ends meet - rising D ends meet - raising Question 22: All his plans for starting his own business fell A in B away C through D down Question 23: We shouldn’t use too many plastic bags because they are very hard to A dissolve B melt C heat D soften Question 24: .at Hanoi Sakura Festival 2017, we found it very impressive A because it was raining B As soon as it rained C Much as it rained D If it hadn’t rained Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlmedpart differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 25:A wilderness B philosopher C windsurfing D rhinoceros Question 26:A supervised B enlightened C discouraged D increased 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 following questions Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in September, January, and March: the summer quarter, June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of vary length There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system On the plus side, students who wish to complete their degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any other quarters Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used effectively to serve the greatest number of students But there are several disadvantages as well Many faculty complain that eleven-week term is simply not enough for them to cover the material required by most college coursed Students alsofind it difficult to complete the assignments in such a short period of time In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system some colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early Question 27: Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimesters? A They are long enough to cover the course material B they provide more options for admission C They allow students to graduate early D they last eleven weeks Question 28: The word "customary" in paragraph could best be replaced by A limited B traditional C agreeable D lengthy Question 29: Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A The Academic Year B The Semester System C Universities in the United States D The Quarter System Question 30: Where would this passage most probably be found? A In a college catalog for a university in the United States B In a general guide to colleges and universities in the United States C In a dictionary published in the United States D In a American newspaper Question 31: The word "instituted" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A attempted B considered C established D recommended Question 32: A semester system A gives students the opportunity to study year round B Isn’t very popular in the United States C has eleven-week sessions D has two major sessions a year Question 33: When may students begin studying in a school that uses a quarter system? A at the beginning of any quarter B September C Summer semester only D at the beginning of the academic year 34 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 It’s time men stopped looking down on women Women won their independence years ago After a long struggle, they now enjoy the same educational opportunities as men in most parts of the world They have proved repeatedly that they are equal and often superior to men in almost every field The battle for recognition has been won, but it is by no means over Men still carry on the sex war because their attitude remains basically (34) Even in the most progressive societies, women continue to be regarded as (35) .citizens However much men sneer at women, their claims to superiority are not borne out by statistics Let's consider the matter of driving, for instance We all know that women cause fewer accidents than men Women have succeeded in any job you care to name As politicians, soldiers, doctors, factory-hands, university professors, farmers, company directors, lawyers, busconductors, scientists and presidents of countries they have often (36) And we must remember that they frequently succeed brilliantly in all these fields in addition to bearing and rearing 25 children Yet men go on saying that there are many jobs women can't Top-level political negotiation between countries, business and banks and etc are almost controlled by men, who guard their so-called 'rights' They shun real competition They know in their hearts that women are superior and they are afraid of being (37) at their own game One of the most important tasks in the world is to achieve peace between the nations You can be sure that if women were allowed to sit round the conference table, they would succeed brilliantly, as they always do, where men have failed for centuries Some things are too important to be left (38) men Question 34:A powerful B commanding C hostile D favourable Question 35:A as second-rate B second-rate C like second-rate D as second-rated Question 36:A led men to shame B caused men ashamed C made men shameful D put men to shame Question 37:A beaten B won C failed D lost Question 38:A for B to C with D on 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 following questions Brown bears are found in Alaska and western Canada They are first cousins of the grizzly, each belonging to the species Ursus arctos The chief difference in them is size, as brown bears on the average are slightly larger A full-grown male may weigh 1,500 pounds and stand to 10 feet tall Like bears everywhere they are creatures of habit that tread the same trails year after year Brown bears have three gaits: an even, deliberate one that takes them over rough or boggy ground at a steady clip, a quick shuffle, and a fast gallop They are not only surprisingly fast, but also, for such huge beasts, amazingly inclines Fishing the streams in summer, they pounce on swift-moving salmon and snatch them with almost simultaneous movements of their paws and mouths Brown bears are excellent swimmers and love to loll and wallow in the water on warm days They are also curious and playful Most manifest a fear of humans, but Alaskans prefer not to test these creatures and usually carry noisemakers of some kind to warn the bears of their presence Question 39: The word "them" in line refers to A movements B streams C salmon D brown bears Question 40: The passage implies that browns bears A are not afraid of loud noises B can negotiate almost any terrain C are fierce and bad-tempered D are huge, awkward animals Question 41: The word "most" in line refers to A brown bears B swimmers C Alaskans D humans Question 42: It can be inferred from the passage that A grizzlies are not found in western Canada B grizzlies are smaller than brown bears C grizzlies and brown bears are not related D brown bears not have the same habits as most bears Question 43: Which of the following can be implied from the passage? A Alaskans have a cautious respect for the brown bear B Alaskans are not creatures of habit C Alaskans have no fear of the brown bear D Alaskans not know very much about the habits of the brown bear Question 44: The passage suggest that A brown bears catch salmon in quiet pools B brown bears are slow but agile C brown bears like to range over new territory D it would not be unusual see bear cross a deep river Question 45: The word "gaits" in the line could best be replaced by A way of moving B characteristics C features D habitats Question 46: It is most probable that if a brown bear came across a human it would A attack the human B not be the least interested in the human C be friendly toward the human D avoid the human Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each the following exchanges Question 47: You want to address an envelope to whole family You write: 35 A Family Mr and Mrs Wilson B Family Wilson C Mr and Mrs Wilson and other members D Mr and Mrs Wilson and family Question 48: ~ Your friend: "Do you want another serving of chicken soup?" ~ You: " " A No longer B No, thanks C No way D No comment Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair sentences in the following questions Question 49: Their dog was very fierce People didn’t dare to come up to their house A If their dog were not fierce no one would visit their house B They had sofierce a dog that no-one dared come up to their house C Their dog was not fierce enough for people visit their house D They had such a fierce dog so that people didn’t dare to come up to their house Question 50: He hadn’t eaten anything since morning, He took the food eagerly A He took the food eagerly although he had eaten a lot since dawn B He took the food so eagerly that he had eaten nothing since dawn C He had eaten nothing since dawn so that he took the food eagerly D He took the food eagerly for he had eaten nothing since dawn 36 ... go to tailor’s and at the waist A have it made wider B have it made less wide C make it less wide D make it wider Question 20: We shouldn’t use too many plastic bags because they are very hard... tailor’s and at the waist A make it wider B make it less wide C have it made wider D have it made less wide Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate... qualifications D qualities Question 40: The dress is a little big for you You’d better go to tailor’s and at the waist A make it wider B have it made wider C have it made less wide D make it less wide