VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO YÊN BÁI TRƯỜNG THPT VĂN CHẤN KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG 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 steamer B sweater C sleepy D sneeze Question 2: A mission B revision C division D collision 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 discovery B simplicity C difficulty D commodity Question 4: A obligatory B geographical C international D undergraduate 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: Many teachers have devoted their lives to teaching, therefore teaching is not a well-paid job A B C D Question 6: They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them A B C D Question 7: Not only the athlete but also his wife are going to the party tonight 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: The primary causes of species extinction are habitat destruction, commercial ……… and pollution A exploitation B damage C production D chance Question 9: Throughout history, women have had ……… for childbearing and homemaking A parts B responsibilities C duties D roles Question 10: We couldn't find _could take over his job A anyone B whom C someone D anyone who Question 11: If she hadn’t been sick, she with me to the party A would go B went C had gone D would have gone Question 12: The living conditions of the population _in the past years A has been improved B have been improved C improved D were improved Question 13: I took off my shoes before entering the room _ A so as not to dirty the floor B so that I not dirty the floor C in order not dirtying the floor D in order to not dirty the floor Question 14: I don't understand this point Could you please ? A explain to me it B explain me with it C explain it to me D explain it for me Question 15: Remember to _ your shoes when you are in a Japanese house A take care B take on C take over D take off Question 16: The skiers would rather …………… through the mountains than go by bus A to travel by train B travel by train C traveled by train D traveling by train Question 17: John asked me _ in English A what does this word mean B what that word means C what did this word mean D what that word meant Question 18: It was cold and wet _, Paul put on his swimming suit and went to the beach A Although B Therefore C However D Because VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Question 19: The twins used to play rugby when they were four year old, ? A don’t they B didn’t used they C didn’t they D did they 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: What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary! - _ A Thank you very much I am afraid B You are telling a lie C Thank you for your compliment D I don't like your sayings Question 21: Would you like to go to the movie with me ?-“… ” A No,I wouldn’t That’s boring B I’d love to but I can’t I’m visiting grandma with mom C Yes, I’d like to D I’d love Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: “He takes the responsibility for running the household” A homework B homeland C housewife D housework Question 23: “It is a really difficult matter to decide how to solve now I will need time to think it over” A to sleep on it B to make it better C to make up for it D to think out of time Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 24: In remote communities, it’s important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in A remake B empty C refill D repeat Question 25: There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned A clear B obvious C thin D insignificant 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 26: “Shall I make you a coffee?” the girl said to the lady A The girl wanted to make the lady coffee B The girl offered to make the lady a coffee C The girl refused to make the lady a coffee D The girl promised to make the lady coffee Question 27: It’s a pity we don’t have a steak to cook over our camp fire A We will cook it over our camp fire if we had a steak B If we have a steak, we shall cook it over our camp fire C We would have cooked it over our camp fire if we had had a steak D If we had a steak, we could cook it over our camp fire Question 28: He last had his car repaired weeks ago A He had not repaired his car for weeks then B He had repaired his car weeks before C He has had his car repaired for weeks D He didn't have any repair to his car in weeks Question 29: Please let me know if you wish to keep the books any longer A Should you wish to kept the books any longer, please let me know B Should you wish to keep the books any longer, please me know C If you should wish to you kept the books any longer, please let me know D Wish you to keep the books any longer, please let me know Question 30: The weather is too hot for us to go out A The weather is so hot that we can’t go out B The weather is so hot us to go out C The weather is too hot that we can’t go out VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí D The weather is such hot that we can’t go out 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 Different kinds of animals have appeared and disappeared throughout Earth’s history Some animals go extinct because the climate (31) _ they live changes The climate may become wetter or drier It may become warmer or cooler If the animals cannot change, or adapt, to the new climate, they die Some animals go extinct because thay cannot (32) _ with other animals for food Some animals go extinct because they are killed by enemies New kinds of animals are always evolving Evolving means that the animals are changing (33) _ from generation to generation Small differences between parents, children, and grandchildren slowly add up over many, many generations Eventually, a different kind of animal evolves Sometimes many of the animals on Earth go extinct at the (34) _ time Scientists call this a mass extinction Scientists think there (35) _ at least five mass extinctions in Earth’s history The last mass extinction happened about 65 million years ago This mass extinction killed off the dinosaurs Question 31: A where B which C when D what Question 32: A complete B find C compete D exist Question 33: A accidentally B suddenly C quickly D slowly Question 34: A same B similar C different D various Question 35: A has been B have been C will be D are 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 45 Plants and animals will find it difficult to escape from or adjust to the effects of global warming Scientists have already observed shifts in the lifecycles of many plants and animats, such as flowers blooming earlier and birds hatching earlier in the spring Many species have begun shifting where they live or their annual migration patterns due to warmer temperatures With further warming, animals will tend to migrate towards the poles and up mountainsides towards higher elevations Plants will also attempt to shift their ranges, seeking new areas as old habitats grew too warm In many places, however, human development will prevent these shifts Species that find cities or farmland blocking their way north or south may become extinct Species living in unique ecosystems, such as those found in polar and mountaintop regions, are especially at risk because migration to new habitats is not possible For example, polar bears and marine mammals in the Arctic are already threatened by dwindling sea ice but have nowhere farther north to go Projecting species extinction due to global warming is extremely difficult Some scientists have estimated that 20 to 50 percent of species could be committed to extinction with to Celsius degrees of further wanning The rate of warming, not just the magnitude, is extremely important for plants and animals Some species and even entire ecosystems, such as certain types of forest, may not be able to adjust quickly enough and may disappear Ocean ecosystems, especially fragile ones like coral reek, will also be affected by global warming, warmer ocean temperatures can cause coral to "bleach", a state which if prolonged will lead to the death of the coral Scienists estimate that even I Celsius degree of additional warming could lead to widespead bleaching and death of coral reefs around the world Also, increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere enters the ocean and increases the acidity of ocean waters This acidification further stresses ocean ecosystems From “Global Warming” by Michael Mastrandrea and Stephen H Schneider Question 36: Scientists have observed that warmer temperatures in the spring cause flowers to _ A bloom earlier B lose color C die instantly D become lighter Question 37: According to paragraph 2, when their habitats grow warmer, animals tend to move _ A south-eastwards and down mountainsides toward tower elevations B north-westwards and up mountainsides toward higher elevations C towards the North Pole and down mountainsides toward tower etevattorts D towards the poles and up mountainsides toward higher elevations VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Question 38: The pronoun “those” in paragraph refers to _ A species B ecosystems C habitats D areas Question 39: The phrase "dwindling sea ice" in paragraph refers to _ A the frozen water in the Arctic B the cold ce m the Arctic C the melting ice in the Arctic D the violent Arctic Ocean Question 40: It is mentioned in the passage that if the global temperature rose by or Celsius degrees _ A water supply would decrease by 50 percent B the sea level would rise by 20 centimeters C 20 to 50 percent of species could become extinct D half of the earth's surface would be flooded Question 41: According to the passage, if some species are not able to adjust quickly to warmer temperatures, _ A they may be endangered B they can begin to develop C they will certainly need water D they move to tropical forests Question 42: The word “fragile” in paragraph most probably means _ A very large B easily damaged C rather strong D pretty hard Question 43: The bleaching of coral reefs as mentioned in paragraph indicates _ A the water absorption of coral reefs B the quick growth of marine mammals C the blooming phase of sea weeds D the slow death of coral reefs Question 44: The level of acidity in the ocean is increased by _ A the rising amount of carbon dioxide entering the ocean B the decrease of acidity of the pole waters C the extinction of species in coastal areas D the loss of acidity in the atmosphere around the earth Question 45: What does the passage mainly discuss? A Influence of climate changes on human lifestyles B Effects of global warming on animals and plants C Global warming and possible solutions D Global warming and species migration 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 46 to 50 World Wildlife Fund (WWF) safeguards hundreds of species around the world, but we focus species attention on our flagship species: giant pandas, tigers, endangered whales and dolphins, rhinos, elephant, marine turtles and great apes These species not only need species measures and extra protection in order to survive, they also serve as “umbrella” species: helping them helps numerous other species that live in the same habitats In addition to our flagship animals, we work to protect numerous species in peril around the world that live within our priority eco-rigions Laree predators like snow leopards and grizzly bears, migratory species like whooping cranes and songbrids, and a host of other species facing threats also benefit from WWF’ s conservation efforts Our wildlife trade experts at “traffic” work to ensure that trade wildlife products, doesn’t harm a species, while also fighting against illegal and unsustainable trade WWF is known for acting sound science Science leads and guides us strategies and approaches, from the way to restore tigers in viable, breed population to decide which areas need protection the most Question 46: What does WWF stand for? A World Wildlife Food B World Wildlife Formation C World Wildlife Fund D World Website Fund Question 47: How many species we pay much attention to? A B C D Question 48: What is the meaning of the world habitats in pharagraph 1? A The place where animals or plants are normally found B The place where animals or plants can drink and sleep C The place where animals or plants can eat find their enemy D The place where animals can find and keep their body warm VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Question 49: What can science help us in safeguarding endangered species? A Find the way to kill all species easily B Lead and guide strategies and approaches C Discover another habitat of animal D Search for a food source for animals Question 50: Which of the following is not stated in the passage? A WWF safeguards hundreds of species around the world B WWF is known for acting on sound science C these above species need extra protection so as not to be extinct D All species are so fierce that scientists can’t take care of them ĐỀ ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI THPT QUỐC GIA 2017 I HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM TỪ CÂU 1 50 ( 0,2 x 50 = 10 điểm ) II ĐÁP ÁN PHIẾU TRẢ LỜI TRẮC NGHIỆM B A C A D B C A B 10 D 11 D 12 D 13 A 14 C 15 D 16 B 17 D 18 B 19 C 20 C 21 B 22 D 23 A 24 B 25 D 26 B 27 D 28 C 29 B 30 A 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 A C D A B A D A C C A B D A B 46 47 48 49 50 C B A B D NGƯỜI THẨM ĐỊNH ĐỀ NGƯỜI RA ĐỀ Hoàng Thị Hường Nguyễn Đức Thêm VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Câu 1: Câu 2: Bài 4: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Câu 3: Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps it has taken brilliant thinkers to recognize their potential A accidents B misunderstandings C incidentals D misfortunes => KEY A: mishaps = accidents = rủi ro A tai nạn B hiểu lầm C chi phí phát sinh D bất hạnh Bài 5: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Câu 1: The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer’s behavior A disgusted B puzzled C angry D upset VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí => KEY B: bewildered = hoang mang, lúng túng, bối rối A chán ghét B bối rối, lúng túng C tức giận D khó chịu Câu 2: He didn’t bat an eyelid when he realized he failed the exam again A wasn’t happy B didn’t want to see C didn’t show surprise D didn’t care => KEY C: didn’t bat an eyelid = không ngạc nhiên, không bị shock A không vui B không muốn nhìn C không ngạc nhiên D không quan tâm Câu 3: Ralph Nader was the most prominent leader of the U.S consumer protection movement A casual B significant C promiscuous D aggressive => KEY B: prominent = bật, đáng ý A bình thường B đáng ý C lộn xộn D tích cực VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO YÊN BÁI KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM TRƯỜNG THPT VĂN CHẤN 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 borrow B neighbour C stapler D harbour Question 2: A booked B pushed C caused D matched 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 exciting B important C together D confident Question 4: A possible B university C secondary D suitable 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: I finished college last year, and I am working here for only eight months now A B C D Question 6: If you think carefully before making your decision, you will avoid to get into trouble later A B C D Question 7: Last week Mark told me that he got very bored with his present job and is looking for a new one 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: What are the _ of that country? - I think it is some kinds of cheese and sauces A drinks B beverages C special dishes D grains Question 9: , women are responsible for the chores in the house and taking care of the children A With tradition B On tradition C Traditional D Traditionally Question 10: The new stadium holds 90,000 people will be opened next month A where B who C which D in which Question 11: If I _ that yesterday, I _ them A had discovered / would inform B had discovered / would have informed C had discovered / could inform D discovered / can inform Question 12: How people learn languages? A How are languages learned? B How languages learn? C How are languages learn? D How languages learned? Question 13: Our English teacher would like A that we practicing our pronunciation B us practicing our pronunciation C us to practice our pronunciation D we to practice our pronunciation Question 14: She prefers carnations roses In fact, she dislikes roses A from B to C over D than Question 15: -"I have a headache." -" _you take an aspirin?" A Why don't B Why should C What should D What must Question 16: It's a beautiful photo I'm going to _ A get it enlarging B have it enlarging C have it enlarged D set it enlarged Question 17: Laura said she had worked on the assignment since _ A yesterday B two days ago C the day before D the next day Question 18: Nobody knew that Uncle Ben was coming to see us He arrived _ A unexpecting B unexpected C unexpectedly D expectantly Question 19: your advice, I was able to avoid lots of trouble on my trip abroad A Despite B Thanks to C Even though D Instead of 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 VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Question 20: Peter: “Thanks a lot for your wonderful gift.” – Mary: “ ” A You are welcome B Thank you Question 21: Tim: “ ” C Cheers D Have a good day – Jeycy: “Certainly” A Welcome back! B What are you doing there? C I’m sorry I am late D May I borrow a pencil , please? Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps it has taken brilliant thinkers to recognize their potential A accidents B misunderstandings C incidentals D misfortunes Question 23: The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer’s behavior A disgusted B puzzled C angry D upset Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 24: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment A ease B attraction C consideration D speculation Question 25: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island The islanders even exported the surplus A large quantity B small quantity C excess D sufficiency 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 26: “Sorry, I’m late.” said the boy to the teacher A The teacher said sorry to the boy for being late C The boy said to the teacher that he was late B The boy thanked the teacher for being late D The boy apologised to the teacher for being late Question 27: They have redecorated the living- room recently A They have been redecorated the living- room recently B The living-room has redecorated recently C The living-room has been redecorated recently D They had the living-room redecorated recently Question 28: He is short-sighted Therefore, he has to wear the glasses A If he isn’t short-sighted, he won’t have to wear the glasses B If he weren’t short-sighted, he wouldn’t have to wear the glasses C If he hadn’d been short-sighted, he wouldn’t have had to wear the glasses D Should he not be short-sighted, he won’t have to wear the glasses Question 29: Although he was very tired, he agreed to help me with my homework A Tired as he was, he agreed to help me with my homework B Despite being very tired, but he agreed to help me with my homework C Tired though he was, but he agreed to help me with my homework D As tired as was he, he agreed to help me with my homework 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 VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí C John reminded his secretary of finishing the report on time D John scolded to his secretary for not having finished the report 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 Communication can be in the form of words, pictures, or actions Words are the most commonly used: we speak or write to communicate ideas It is, (31) _, essential for people to use words effectively Pictures are useful, also Businesses use them successfully in posters, charts, and blueprints Companies should be careful that the pictures (32) on posters and charts, as well as in brochures and advertisements, and the words compliment, rather than conflict, (33) each other Action is an important communication medium: actions speak (34) _than words This medium is the most important when dealing face-to-face with employees, colleagues, and clients A frown, a handshake, a wink, and even silence have meaning; people will attach significance (35) these actions Question 31: A therefore B because C although D despite Question 32: A use B using C used D useful Question 33: A for B with C in D of Question 34: A noisier B louder C alouder D loudlier Question 35: A to B by C for D with Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 45 Since the world has become industrialized, there has been an increase in the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300, and by the year 2025 their population is estimated to be down to zero What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not interested in material gain but in personal gratification This is an example of the callousness that is part 10 of what is causing the problem of extinction Animals like the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are a valuable part of the world's ecosystem International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival, and the survival of our planet 15 Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways Some countries, in order to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves They then charge admission to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, 20 and they often must also depend on world organizations for support With the money they get, they can invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals Another solution that is an attempt to stem the tide of animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species This seems fairly effective, but it 25 will not, by itself, prevent animals from being hunted and killed Question 36: What is the main topic of the passage? A The Bengal tiger B International boycotts C Endangered species D Problems with industrialization Question 37: Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "alarming" in line 4? A Dangerous B Serious C Distressing D Gripping Question 38: The word "poachers" as used in line could be best replaced by which of the following? A Illegal hunters B Enterprising researchers C Concerned scientists D Trained hunters Question 39: The word "callousness" in line could best be replaced by which of the following? A Indirectness B Independence C Incompetence D Insensitivity VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Question 40: The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast A A problem and a solution B A statement and an illustration C A comparison and a contrast D Specific and general information Question 41: What does the word "this" refer to in line 6? A endangered species that are increasing B Bengal tigers that are decreasing C poachers who seek personal gratification D sources that may not be accurate Question 42: Which of the following could best replace the word "allocated" in line 12? A Set aside B Combined C Organized D Taken off Question 43: The word "defray" in line 13 is closest in meaning to which of the following? A Lower toward B Raise C Make a payment on D Make an investment Question 44: The author uses the phrase "stem the tide" in line 16 to mean A Touch B Stop C Tax D Save Question 45: Which of the following best describes the author's attitude? A Forgiving B Concerned C Vindictive D Surprised 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 46 to 50 Throughout the United States, the number of places where people are allowed to smoke has gradually become smaller and smaller First, it was banned on trains, buses and planes, then in public places such as theatres and airports Now you can’t smoke in any workplace Nonsmokers are definitely winning the battle “Why should we breathe their smoke ?”, they say If they are lucky, smokers can still find some bars and restaurants where they can light up a cigarette, but it may soon be banned there , too Anti-smoking groups even think that smoking ought to be banned in people’s homes Under new plans you won’t be able to smoke where there are more than ten visitors in a week, or where there are children In 1996, nicotine was classed as drug, like cocaine or heroin In the country that gave tobacco to the world, smoking might one day be illegal Question 46: Now you can smoke _ but in the future you can’t A on trains B in theatres C in bars D on planes Question 47: “ Why should we breathe their smoke?” The word “their” in this sentence means: A other people’s B smokers’ C nonsmokers’ D visitors’ Question 48: Which of the following sentences is true according to the passage? A You can smoke in some bars and restaurants B The number of smokers has become smaller C You can smoke in your office D There are more places for people who want to smoke Question 49: “ Nonsmokers are winning the battle” means: A There are more nonsmokers B There are fewer places where people can smoke C There are more smokers D There are more places where people can smoke Question 50: In the future, smoking in may soon be banned A bars and restaurants B the country that gave tobacco to the world C large family’s homes D all of these places VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí THE END ĐỀ ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI THPT QUỐC GIA 2017 I HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM TỪ CÂU 1 50 ( 0,2 x 50 = 10 điểm ) II ĐÁP ÁN PHIẾU TRẢ LỜI TRẮC NGHIỆM A C D B B C C C D 10 C 11 B 12 A 13 C 14 B 15 A 16 C 17 C 18 C 19 B 20 A 21 D 22 A 23 B 24 A 25 B 26 D 27 C 28 B 29 A 30 B 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 A C B B A C C A D A C A C B B 46 47 48 49 50 C B A B D NGƯỜI THẨM ĐỊNH ĐỀ NGƯỜI RA ĐỀ Hoàng Thị Hường Nguyễn Đức Thêm VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO YÊN BÁI TRƯỜNG THPT VĂN CHẤN KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Đáp án 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 too B book C look D good Question 2: A described B picked C swallowed D informed 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 tattoo B taboo C igloo D shampoo Question 4: A psychological B photographic C agricultural D spectacular 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: A galaxy, where may include billions of stars, is held together by gravitation attraction A B C D Question 6: The tongue is the principle organ of taste, and is crucial for chewing, swallowed, and speaking A B C D Question 7: Nancy said that she went to the supermarket before coming home 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: Nothing can the loss of the child A come up with B make up for C make up with D with Question 9: Conservationists that experiments on animals be stopped A recommended B banned C said D complained Question 10: Although he is my friend, I find it hard to _ his selfishness A keep up with B come down with C put up with D catch up with Question 11: Why you say the project should be changed even more? Personally, I cannot see the of introducing so many alternations A ground B reason C point D clue Question 12: The military government was determined to all opposition A put through B put out C put down D put in Question 13: About 20 percent of U.S electricity currently _ nuclear power plants A come from B coming to C comes from D came from Question 14: Top fashion models often spend hundreds of pounds A getting straightened their teeth B having got their teeth straightened C getting their teeth straightened D straightening their teeth Question 15: , Edison didn’t have much schooling and he was taught by his mother A When was a boy B A boy was when C Was a boy D When a boy Question 16: Only if these conditions are fulfilled to the next stage A can the application proceed B the application can proceed C the application proceed D the application proceed Question 17: Mach numbers describe the velocity of airplanes over the speed of sound VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí A have moved B move C moving D moved Question 18: Auroras are created when the sun’s particles are caught in A field the earth’s magnetic B the field magnetic earth C the earth’s magnetic fields D the magnetic field earth Question 19: Larry drove all night to get here for his sister's wedding He _ exhausted by the time he arrived A must have been B could be C ought to be D will have been 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: (After a party at Mary’s house) Bill: Mary: Thanks for your compliment Good night! A You are a good cooker Good night! B You are a good cook Good night! C Long time no see Good night! D Many happy returns Good night! Question 21: Mrs Brown: Taxi! Taxi! Taxi driver: A It's my duty to drive you B Where to, Madam? C Fancy meeting you here D Where are you? Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry A hopeless B hopeful C successful D unsuccessful Question 23: Carpets from countries such as Persia and Afghanistan often fetch high prices in the United States A Artifacts B Rugs C Pottery D Textiles Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 24: The government is not prepared to tolerate this situation any longer A look down on B give on to C take away from D put up with Question 25: I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer A unplanned B deliberate C accidental D unintentional 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 26: I regret not going to the airport to say goodbye to her A I wish I would have gone to the airport to say good bye to her B I wish I would go to the airport to say goodbye to her C I wish I went to the airport to say goodbye to her D I wish I had gone to the airport to say goodbye to her Question 27: He’s been studying for so many years that he should have realized sooner that his grammar was incorrect A A student of his experience ought to have noticed his incorrect grammar earlier B The student would have known that his grammar was incorrect if he’d had more experience C The grammar wouldn’t have been so problematic if the student had been aware of it sooner D He has been a student for so long that he could quickly tell when his grammar was incorrect 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 28: If he doesn’t apologize, I will never invite him here again A Unless he apologizes, then I will never invite him here again B Unless he apologizes, otherwise I will never invite him here again C Unless he apologizes, or I will never invite him here again VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí D Unless he apologizes, I will never invite him here again Question 29: You didn't listen to my advice in the first place, so you are in the mess now A You wouldn’t be in the mess now if you listened to my advice in the first place B If you could listen to my advice in the first place, you aren't in the mess now C Unless you listened to my advice in the first place, you weren't in the mess now D If you had listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in the mess now 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 In Germany, it's important to be serious in a work situation They don't mix work and play so you shouldn't make jokes (31) _you in the UK and USA when you first meet people They work in a very organized way and prefer to one thing at a time They don't like· interruptions or (32) _changes of schedule Punctuality is very important so you should arrive on time for appointments At meeting, it's important to follow the agenda and not interrupt (33) _speaker If you give a presentation, you should focus (34) _facts and technical information and the quality of your company's products You should also prepare well, as they may ask a lot of questions Colleagues normally use the family names, and title - for example 'Doctor' or 'Professor', so you shouldn't use first names (35) _a person asks you to Question 31: A while B as if C such as D as Question 32: A sudden B suddenly C abruptly D promptly Question 33: A other B others C another D the other Question 34: A on B to C at D in Question 35: A if only B as C unless D since 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 Water scarcity is fast becoming one of the major limiting factors in world crop production In many areas, poor agricultural practices have led to increasing desertification and the loss of formerly arable lands Consequently, those plant species that are well adapted to survival in dry climates are being looked at for an answer in developing more efficient crops to grow on marginally arable lands Plants use several mechanisms to ensure their survival in desert environments Some involve purely mechanical and physical adaptations, such as the shape of the plant's surface, smaller leaf size, and extensive root systems Some of the adaptations are related to chemical mechanisms Many plants, such as cacti, have internal gums and mucilage which give them water-retaining properties Another chemical mechanism is that of the epicuticular wax layer This wax layer acts as an impervious cover to protect the plant It prevents excessive loss of internal moisture It also protects the plant from external aggression, which can come from inorganic agents such as gases, or organic agents which include bacteria and plant pests Researchers have proposed that synthetic waxes with similar protective abilities could be prepared based on knowledge of desert plants If successfully developed, such a compound could be used to greatly increase a plant's ability to maintain health in such adverse situations as inadequate water supply, limited fertilizer availability, attack by pests, and poor storage after harvesting Question 36: This passage deals mainly with A desertification B decreasing water supply C factors limiting crop production D developing efficient plants Question 37: The word “arable” in the 1st paragraph is closest in meaning to A fertile B parched C barren D marsh Question 38: Which of the following is a mechanical or physical mechanism that desert plants use? A The plant’s shape B The small root system C The vast leaf size D The high water system nd Question 39: The word “extensive” in the paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A spongy B shallow C widespread D comprehensive Question 40: Which is one of the ways in which the epicuticular wax protects the plant? VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí A It helps the plant to avoid excessive moisture intake B It helps the plant to attack aggressors C It releases gases against plant pests D It guards against bacteria nd Question 41: The word “It” in the paragraph refers to A another chemical mechanism B the epicuticular wax layer C an impervious plant like cover D the loss of internal moisture Question 42: The word “aggression” in the 2nd paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A attack B agitation C conditions D surroundings Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50 "The economic history of the United States", one scholar has written, "is the history of the rise and development of the capitalistic system" The colonists of the eighteenth century pushed forward what those of the seventeenth century have begun: the expansion and elaboration of an economy born in the great age of capitalist expansion Our excellent natural resources paved the way for the development of abundant capital to increase our growth Capital includes the tools - such as: machines, vehicles, and buildings - that makes the outputs of labor and resources more valuable But it also includes the funds necessary to buy those tools If a society had to consume everything it produced just to stay alive, nothing could be put aside to increase future productions But if a farmer can grow more corn than his family needs to eat, he can use the surplus as seed to increase the next crop, or to feed workers who build tractors This process of capital accumulation was aided in the American economy by our cultural heritage Saving played an important role in the European tradition It contributed to American’s motivation to put something aside today for the tools to buy tomorrow The great bulk of the accumulated wealth of America, as distinguished from what was consumed, was derived either directly or indirectly from trade Though some manufacturing existed, its role in the accumulation of capital was negligible A merchant class of opulent proportions was already visible in the seaboard cities, its wealth as the obvious consequence of shrewd and resourceful management of the carrying trade Even the rich planters of tidewater Virginia and the rice coast of South Carolina finally depended for their genteel way of life upon the ships and merchants who sold their tobacco and rice in the markets of Europe As colonial production rose and trade expanded, a business community emerged in the colonies, linking the provinces by lines of trade and identity of interest Question 43: The word ‘it’ in the third sentence of paragraph refers to A resource B capital C labour D growth Question 44: According to the passage, capital includes all of the following EXCEPT A factories B tractors C money D workers Question 45: According to the passage, the emergence of a business community in the colonies was a result of A efficient saving B the immigration C the existence of manufacturing D the success of production and trade Question 46: The word ‘negligible’ in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to A able to be neglected B very important C not very important D necessary to be neglecte Question 47: The phrase ‘put aside’ in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A hidden B reviewed C saved D consumed Question 48: With what subject is this passage mainly concerned? A Geography B Economics C Finance D Culture Question 49: The phrase ‘paved the way’ in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A supported B accumulated C resembled D paid for Question 50: The word ‘funds’ in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A capital B money C resource D labour VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO YÊN BÁI TRƯỜNG THPT VĂN CHẤN KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Đáp án 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 experienced B worked C watched D arrived Question 2: A bought B caught C ought D laughed 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 important B commitment C applicant D together Question 4: A necessity B professional C appropriate D economics 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: When the children realized that they were by themselves in the dark, they became really A B C frightening D Question 6: Read the letter from her mother, she feels very happy A B C D Question 7: Nancy said that she went to the supermarket before coming home 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 He in trouble with the police now if he had listened to me in the first place A isn’t B won’t be C wouldn’t be D wouldn’t have been Question 9: She the flowers If she had, they wouldn’t have died A may not have watered B shouldn’t have watered C can’t have watered D might not have watered Question 10: The young girl down completely on hearing of her father’s death A broke B fell C turned D went Question 11: The mother her little son, She gives him whatever he wants A spoils B harms C ruins D damages Question 12: Quite soon, the world is going to _ energy resources A get into B run out of C keep up with D come up against Question 13: Is this the address you want the package sent? A that B where C to which D which Question 14: You may borrow as many books as you like, provided you show them to is at the desk A whoever B whom C who D that Question 15 students were injured They all came back unharmed after the long trip VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí A Not any of B Not any of the C None of the D None of Question 16: They discussed it for a while and then they an agreement A decided B had C approached D reached Question 17: People prefer watching films on TV these days _ going to the cinema A more than B to C rather than D than Question 18: I am afraid that if I started running, the man would me A take on B take after C take up D take apart Question 19: your precious help, I wouldn’t have certainly overcome most of the practical difficulties A If not B Provided C Unless D Without 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: Marta and Patrice is a couple They are going to a friend’s party Marta: Do I still have to change my clothes? Patrice: ­­ _ A Sure, take your time B Let’s discuss that some time C Don’t change your mind, please D The party begins at pm Question 21: Hung and Derek are classmates They are talking about their sports hobby Hung: Don’t you like watching football? Derek: _ A Yes, I don’t B No, I I like it a lot C It’s nice D Yes, I love it Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: The news should be put in the most noticeable place so that all the students can be well­informed A suspicious B popular C easily seen D beautiful Question 23: Parents regard facial and vocal expressions as indicators of how a baby is feeling A read B translate C display D consider Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 24: A customs union is an organization of autonomous country that agree that international trade between member states is free of restrictions A boring B massive C dependent D prosperous Question 25: The point at which pain becomes intolerable is known as the pain perception threshold A elusive B altered C intensified D bearable 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 26: The exercise is so difficult that the students can't it A The teacher is so difficult that the students can't the exercise B It's such difficult exercise that the students can't it C The exercise is too difficult for the students to D The exercise is too difficult for the students to be unable to it Question 27: You should have persuaded him to change his mind A You should persuade him to change his mind B It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t C You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn’t listen D You didn’t persuade him to change because of his mind Question 28: When the unemployment rate is high, the crime rate is usually also high A The unemployment rate is as high as the crime rate B The high rate of unemployment depends on the high rate of crime C The higher the unemployment rate is, the higher the crime rate is VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí D The unemployment rate and the crime rate are both higher 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 29 The new restaurant looks good However, it seems to have few customers A In spite of its appearance, the new restaurant does not appear to attract much business B The new restaurant would have more customers if it looked better C In order to get more business, the new restaurant should improve its appearance D If it had a few more customers, the new restaurant would look better Question 30: We chose to find a place for the night We found the bad weather very inconvenient A Because the climate was so severe, we were worried about what we'd at night B The bad weather prevented us from driving any further C Seeing that the bad weather had set in, we decided to find somewhere to spend the night D Bad weather was approaching, so we started to look for a place to stay 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 WHY DO ANIMALS GO EXTINCT? Different kinds of animals have appeared and disappeared throughout Earth’s history Some animals go extinct because the climate (31) _ they live changes The climate may become wetter or drier It may become warmer or cooler If the animals cannot change, or adapt, to the new climate, they die Some animals go extinct because thay cannot (32) _ with other animals for food Some animals go extinct because they are killed by enemies New kinds of animals are always evolving Evolving means that the animals are changing (33) _ from generation to generation Small differences between parents, children, and grandchildren slowly add up over many, many generations Eventually, a different kind of animal evolves Sometimes many of the animals on Earth go extinct at the (34) _ time Scientists call this a mass extinction Scientists think there (35) _ at least five mass extinctions in Earth’s history The last mass extinction happened about 65 million years ago This mass extinction killed off the dinosaurs Question 31: A where B which C when D what Question 32: A complete B find C compete D exist Question 33: A accidentally B suddenly C quickly D slowly Question 34: A same B similar C different D various Question 35:A has been B have been C will be D are 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 Long ago prehistoric man began to domesticate a number of wild plants and animals for his own use This not only provided more abundant food but also allowed more people to live on a smaller plot of ground We tend to forget that all of our present­day pets, livestock, and food plants were taken from the wild and developed into the forms we know today As centuries passed and human cultures evolved and blossomed, humans began to organise their knowledge of nature into the broad field of natural history One aspect of early natural history concerned the use of plants for drugs and medicine The early herbalists sometimes overworked their imaginations in this respect For example, it was widely believed that a plant or part of a plant that resembles an internal organ would cure ailments of that organ, Thus, an extract made from a heart­shaped leaf might be prescribed for a person suffering from heart problems Nevertheless, the overall contributions of these early observers provided the rudiments of our present knowledge of drugs and their uses Question 36: What does this passage mainly discuss? A Cures from plants B The beginning of natural history VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí C Prehistoric man D Early plants and animals Question 37: Domestication of plants and animals probably occurred because of A need for more readily available food B lack of wild animals and plants C early mans power as a hunter D the desire of prehistoric man to be nomadic Question 38: The word “This” in the first paragraph refers to A providing food for man B man’s domestication of plants and animals C mans ability to live on a small plot of land D the earliest condition of prehistoric man Question 39: The word “blossomed” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A produced flowers B changed C learned D flourished Question 40: An herbalist is which of the following? A A dreamer B An early historian C Someone who uses plants in medicine D A farmer Question 41: The phrase “in this respect” in the second paragraph refers to A the development of human culture B the development of the field of natural history C the use of plants for drugs and medicine D the origin of knowledge of nature Question 42: The word “extract” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A design B substance C flavour D ailment 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 In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas, North America and Europe, recycling is big news People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the environment Recycling means finding was to use products a second time The motto of the recycling movement is "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" The first step is to reduce garbage In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils Ę dဘng, dဘng cဘ Another way to reduce waste is to buy high-quality products When low quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones ­ a loss of more resources and more energy For example if a customer buys a high­quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles, wash them, and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same amount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world's precious resources Question 43: What is the main topic of the passage? A how to reduce garbage disposal B what people often understand about the term 'recycle' C what is involved in the recycling movement D how to live sensitively to the environment Question 44: Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas? A Europe B Asia C Middle East D South America Question 45: What does the word 'sensitive' in the phrase 'sensitive to the environment' mean? A cautious B logical C friendly D responding VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Question 46: People can the following to reduce waste EXCEPT A buy high­quality product B buy simply­wrapped things C reuse cups D buy fewer hamburgers Question 47: Why is it a waste and customers buy low-quality products? A Because people will soon throw them away B Because they have to be repaired many times C Because customers change their ideas all the time D Because they produce less energy Question 48:What does it mean 'Customers can vote with their wallets'? A they can choose the cheapest products B they can cast a lot to praise a producer C they can ask people to choose products with less packaging D they can tell the producers which products are good for environment by buying them Question 49: The word 'motto' is closest in meaning to _ A meaning B value C belief D reference 65­What best describes the process of reuse? A The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again B The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed C The bottles are washed, retuned, filled again and collected D The bottles are collected, returned filled again and washed Question 50The word 'practice' is closest in meaning to _ `A drill B deed C exercise D belief ... DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO YÊN BÁI TRƯỜNG THPT VĂN CHẤN KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Đáp án Mark the letter A, B, C, or... 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