KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA ĐỀ THỰC HÀNH SỐ 19 I Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose main stress is placed differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions Question A minority B mechanise C manage D impetus Question A scramble B costume C magnificent D marriage Question A production B marvelous C entirely D responsible Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following sentence Question A moaned B presented C viewed D robbed Question A position B consider C visit D president VI Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 6: I told him I'd prefer (A) to walk (B), but he insisted to give (C) me a lift (D) Question 7: Never in the history of humanity (A) has (B) there been more people living (C) on this relatively (D) small planet Question 8: Alike (A) all other (B) mammals, dolphins have (C) lungs (D) Question 9: More than 600 million (A) individual bacteria (B) lives (C) on the skin of humans (D) Question 10: If (A) you take a train (B), it would be (C) much (D) more comfortable III Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 11: “I usually go dancing at night" - " that." A You had better not B You had not better C You have better not D You had better not to Question 12: No sooner _ home than the phone rang A they arrived B had they arrived C did they arrive D they had arrived C date D secret Question 13: Are you sure you can it on ? A yourself B your own Question 14: A: "Relax, Harry Everything will be alright." A I'm glad you say so B It's OK I'm proud of you B: " _" C Thanks, John But I'm really upset D Thank you You deserve it Question 15: I don't think we can him to change his mind A make B persuade C suggest D insist Question 16: This house looks old and dirty The owner certainly takes _ care of it A a few B few C a little D little Question 17: I think she will adjust the new country quickly A in B for C to D about Question 18: A: "This is a souvenir for you I bought it when I was in Scotland." B: “ _” A Thank you very much It's so beautiful B My pleasure It's really nice C Don't mention it It must have cost a lot D Thanks anyway Question 19: The best will be interviewed next week A apply B applicants C applicable D applicably Question 20: A: "How about coming to my English class tonight?"- B: " _" A Sounds like fun! What time? B English is my favorite subject C Don't worry Thanks D Thanks But what's the problem? Question 21: Thanks to this part-time job, he is now independent from his parents A finance B financial C financially D financier C insustainable D imsustainable C you should D or you ought to Question 22: The negative of sustainable is _ A unsustainable B dissustainable Question 23: A: "Hey, hurry up, miss the train." A or you'll B you'd better Question 24: She to tell them where the money was hidden A objected B rejected C refused D disagreed Question 25: According to a recent survey, most people are on good with their neighbours A relations B acquaintance C relationships D terms C wouldn't see D had never seen Question 26: She acted as if she _ a clown before A has never seen B not saw Question 27: Most of the computers in the laboratory are now A out of order B out of work C out of working D out of function Question 28: I didn't write it This is not my on the cheque A mark B letter C signature D firm Question 29: being a scientist, he also wrote fiction A Owing to B Besides C According to D Whereas V Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the following questions According to airline industry statistics, almost 90 percent of airline accidents are survivable or partially survivable But passengers can increase their chances of survival by learning and following certain tips Experts say that you should read and listen to safety instructions before takeoff and ask questions if you have uncertainties You should fasten your seat belt low on your hips and as tightly as possible Of course, you should also know how the release mechanism of your belt operates During takeoff and landings you are advised to keep your feet flat on the floor Before takeoff you should locate the nearest exit and an alternative exit and count the rows of seat between you and the exits so that you can find them in the dark if necessary In the event that you are forewarned of the possible accident, you should put your hands on your ankles and keep your head down until the plane come to complete stop If smoke is present in the cabin, you should keep your head low and cover your face with napkins, towels, or clothing If possible, wet these for added protection against smoke inhalation Toevacuate as quickly as possible, follow crew command and not take personal belongings with you Do not jump on escape slides before they are fully inflated and when you jump, so with your arms and legs extended in front of you When you get to the ground, you should move away from the plane as quickly as possible, and never smoke near the wreckage Question 30: What is the main topic of the passage? A airline industry accident statistics B procedures for evacuating aircraft C guidelines for increasing aircraft passengers survival D safety instructions in air travel Question 31: Travelers are urged by experts to read and listen to safety instructions _ A in an emergency B before locating the exits C if smoke is in the cabin D before take-off Question 32: According to the passage, airline travelers should keep their feet flat on the floor _ A throughout the flight B during takeoff and landings C especially during landings D only if an accident is possible Question 33: According to the passage, which exits should an airline passenger locate before takeoff? A the ones that can be found in the dark B the two closest to the passenger’s seat C the nearest one D the ones with counted rows of seats between them Question 34: It can be inferred from the passage that people are more likely to survive fires in aircrafts if they A keep their heads low B wear a safety belt C don’t smoke in or near a plane D read airline safety statistics Question 35: Airline passengers are to all of the following EXCEPT A locate the nearest exist B ask questions about safety C fasten their seat belt before takeoff D carry personal belongings in an emergency Question 36: The word “evacuate” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A evade B abscond C vacate D forestall Question 37: The word “inflated” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A lifted B extended C expanded D assembled Question 38: According to the passage, if there is smoke in the cabin, airline passengers should cover their face with the following EXCEPT A napkins B towels C handkerchiefs D clothing Question 39: What does the paragraph following the passage most probably discuss? A How to recover your luggage B Where to go to continue your trip C When to return to the aircraft D How to proceed once you are away from the aircraft VII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 61 to 70 Sibling Memories My brother and I used to fight, a great deal as children We did a lot of things together, not always in complete (61) _ In fact , he actually (62) _ my arms on one occasion It meant that I missed the school exams for that year, so I suppose that really he did me a (63) _ Tony was two years older than me, so he was always first at doing things that I wanted to – to (64) _ in public, for example, at school I was full of (65) _ When, at 14, he got to play solo in a school concert at the City Hall I had to (66) _ 15 years before I could the same as a professional musician He definitely blazed a (67) _ for me It was obvious that Tony was always going to be successful in his choice of career When he had just left school and had (68) _ a job as a designer in Glasgow, he was soon in demand from other companies wanting to make him part of their team For him, music was just something that you did at school And his (69) _ were always in the visual arts – that was his main area of interest and obviously the right thing for him When our mother was running an Art Gallery for a time, Tony, still in his teens, used to organize all the publicity for her – he was incredibly (70) _ Question 40: A concert B unison C harmony D unity Question 41: A ripped B smashed C snapped D broke Question 42: A courtesy B privilege C favour D benefit Question 43: A perform B present C produce D practice Question 44: A anxiety B envy C guilt D contempt Question 45 : A postpone B delay C suspend D wait Question 4: B road C trail D way Question 47: A taken B changed C resigned Question 48: A feelings B insights C senses D instincts Question 49: A practical B workable C realistic D useful A path D abandoned VIII 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 Today’s cars are smaller, safer, cleaner, and more economical than their predecessors, but the car of the future will be far more pollution-free than those on the road today Several new types of automobile engines have already been developed than run on alternative sources of power, such as electricity, compressed natural gas, methanol, steam, hydrogen, and propane Electricity, however, is the only zero-emission option presently available Although electric vehicles will not be truly practical until a powerful, compact battery or other dependable source of current is available, transport experts foresee a new assortment of electric vehicles entering everyday life: shorter-range commuter electric cars, three-wheeled neighborhood cars, electric delivery vans, bikes and trolleys As automakers work to develop practical electrical vehicles, urban planners and utility engineers are focusing on infrastructure systems to support and make the best use of the new cars Public charging facilities will need to be as common as today’s gas stations Public parking spots on the street or in commercial lots will need to be equipped with devices that allow drivers to charge their batteries while they stop, dine, or attend a concert To encourage the use of electric vehicles, the most convenient parking in transportation centers might be reserved for electric cars Planners foresee electric shuttle buses, trains, buses and neighborhood vehicles all meeting at transit centers that would have facilities for charging and renting Commuters will be able to rent a variety of electric cars to suit their needs: light trucks, one-person three-wheelers, small cars, or electric/gasoline hybrid cars for longer trips, which will no doubt take place on automated freeways capable of handling five times the number of vehicles that can be carried by freeway today Question 50: The purpose of the passage is to A forecast the future use of electricity power C criticize the inefficient use of electric power B describe electric vehicles D discuss the possibilities for future transportation Question 51: According to the passage, which of the following sources of power is totally pollution-free at the moment? A electricity B steam C hydrogen D methanol Question 52: The word "foresee" in paragraph mostly means " _" A allow B anticipate C eliminate D evoke Question 53: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a way to encourage the use of electric vehicles? A offering discounts on electric vehicles B building many public charging facilities C equipping parking lots with battery charging devices D reserving the most convenient parking at transportation centers for electric vehicles Question 54: According to the passage, which of the following need modifying to suit the use of electric vehicles? A gas stations B parking spots C electricity power D renting systems Question 55: The word “equipped” in paragraph mostly means " _" A forbade B hired C initiated D provided Question 56: It can be inferred from the passage that _ A a lot of infrastructure is now ready for electric vehicles B electric vehicles will never be able to replace traditional means of transport C there are at least three reasons for the present unpopularity of electric vehicles D compact batteries will be very expensive Question 57: The word "that" in paragraph refers to _ A planners B electric shuttle buses, trains, buses C neighborhood vehicles D transit centers Question 58: The word "their" in paragraph refers to _ A commuters B electric cars C light trucks Question 59: The author of the passage could be _ A an automaker B an environmentalist D trips C an electric vehicles producer D a transportation expert 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 followings Question 60: Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate A taking off B setting up C growing well Question 61: The dog saw his reflection in the pool of water A imagination B bone C leash D closing down D image Question 62: At times, I look at him and wonder what is going on in his mind A sometimes B always C hardly D never Question 63 The wagonmaster decided to ford the stream A) valley B) mountain C) small river D) plain Question 64 The ostrich egg is the largest egg of any non-extinct bird, while the smallest egg is the egg of the hummingbird A) living B) dead C) flying D) vanished PART II WRITING (2.0 POINTS) Rewrite the following sentences in order to keep their original meanings Mary is pretty but Camry is prettier -> Camry is the …………………………………………………………………………………………… This is the best film I’ve ever seen -.> I’ve ………………………………………………………………………………………………… … My school has over 2,000 students -> There are ………………………………………………………………………………………………… People say that the plane of Germanwings crashed into the mountains -> It is …………………………………………………………………………………………………… … He tries to learn English well so as to find a good job -> He tries to learn English well with ……………………………………………………………… …… Write a paragraph about the university you would like to attend ( about 150 words.) ... My pleasure It's really nice C Don't mention it It must have cost a lot D Thanks anyway Question 19: The best will be interviewed next week A apply B applicants C applicable D applicably