SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) ƠN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 376 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề 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 1:A apprehension B presidential C considerate D destination Question 2:A persuasively B communicate C supervisor D conditional Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 3: Union leaders called for .between themselves and the government A speeches B debates C elections D consultations Question 4: When her parents died, Brenda .of the house and all its contents A dispensed B discarded C disposed D discharged Question 5: In my opinion, it's only common to wear a seat belt in a car A intelligence B judgement C wit D sense Question 6: Whenever my parents went out in the evening, I .the job of taking care of my younger brother A must have gotten B would get C should get D had better get Question 7: Only the highest standards of conduct are for a man in his position A approving B admissible C accessible D favourable Question 8: The child's arm was swollen because he .by a bee A had being stung B had stung C stung D had been stung Question 9: After the revolution, the ex-president eventually found a safe .in the Far East A haven B sanctuary C refuge D asylum Question 10: The most important that he was responsible for was the use of video in teaching A reformation B novelty C introduction D innovation Question 11: There's nothing we can to change their decision We'll just have to .the best of the situation A have B make C give D take Question 12: Financial help from his parents .James to complete his studies A granted B provided C eased D enabled Question 13: Scientists a carefully controlled experiment on the mystery virus A measured out B carried over C put up D carried out Question 14: One .adults takes physical exercise at least once a week A from four B with four C in four D at four 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 15:A stein B height C heist D perceive Question 16:A obstacle B treacle C muscle D pinnacle 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 17: The pupils are very excited because their school team has won the football championship A enthusiastic B thrilled C energetic D vehemently Question 18: I сап't believe these shoes have broken already; they cost аn аrm and а leg A have been worn out B cause difficulty to walking C are very expensive D are not good for walking in Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 19: No proofs of the murder have been found The investigation took ten months A Taking ten months to investigate the murder, no proofs have been found B Despite ten months' investigation, no proofs of the murder have been found C Although no proofs of the murder have been found, the investigation took ten months D No matter how ten months long the investigation took, no proofs of the murder have been found Question 20: Dad tries to earn more Mum spends more on clothes and cosmetics A The more Dad tries to earn, the more Mum spends on clothes and cosmetics B The more Dad tries to earn, the more clothes and cosmetics Mum spends C Dad tries to earn more, so Mum spends more on clothes and cosmetics D Because Dad tries to earn more, Mum spends more on clothes and cosmetics 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 21 to 27 KITCHEN KNIVES AND OFFICE SKILLS Companies are always looking for ways to make their employees happy and productive That is why they go to the trouble and expense of sending them away on training courses Some courses have a direct connection to work, such as computer training, language skills and time management Other activities are said to help employees develop so-called 'soft skills', a popular example is team-building Climbing, canoeing, treasure hunts and sailing are just a few of the ways on offer to get employees together out of the office to discover new things about themselves and one another Companies can now forget rope courses and golf outings The cooking class approach to corporate team-building has caught on and cooking schools across the country are expanding to meet demand Last year, Hands On Gourmet, a company in San Francisco, tripled the number of chefs it has on call to 32 Cooking by the Book, acompany based in New York, did 178 team-building events last year, a 24% increase over the previous year 'This is a wonderful way to break the ice and get people familiar with each other while getting them to som ething as basic as cooking,' said Stephen Gibbs, a co-owner of Hands On Gourmet, whose corporate team-building business in the last year has increased to twenty events a month from an average of twelve 'Cooking events serve as an equaliser,' Mr Gibbs said, 'where the hierarchies of the office not always translate In the kitchen, it's not about top-down structure,' he said 'Everyone is working on the same level.' Bibby Gignilliat, the owner of Parties That Cook said the change of scenery makes people see their colleagues in a different light 'It breaks down your stereotype of people in the office,' Ms Gignilliat said 'You might not especially like someone you work with, but sud denly you're working on a recipe with them and you see they're a really good cook 'This is true of other team-bonding pursuits, of course And fortunatey most people are willing to give cooking a try, as the minimal level of competence in the kitchen is relatively low What's more, the kitchen can represent a microcosm of the working world, with a deadline, limited resources to work with and a requirement for cooperation Ms Gignilliat said that unlike the corporate world, where co-workers might be collaborating on a project for a year, in the cooking class' they can see results after an hour' Some of the most gratifying results can come from a cooking event with people who barely know one another Ms Gignilliat said she started doing cuisine-centred team-building eight years ago, when 40 or so executives arrived in San Francisco from Asia to negotiate a deal The local law firm they were working with setup a team-building class with Ms Gignilliatat the home of one of the lawyers Ms Gignilliat was sceptical at first 'I walked into the living room and they were stand ing in a circle, very formally, and no one was talking ,' she recalled She tried to break the silence with a cheerful, 'OK! Who wants to cook!' No response Once she managed to get the men to the kitchen and into aprons, she showed them how to make stuffed chicken and straw berry cheesecake 'By the end of the night, everyone was having fun,' she recalled Ms Gignilliat heard later that her class had been the high light of the group's two-week stay in San Francisco 'That's when I knew I was on to something ,' she said 'Food is a universal language and nothing brings people together better than creating a meal.' [Source: PREMIUM B2, Workbook, Pearson 2010] Question 21: What does the phrase caught on in paragraph mean? A became popular or fashionable B tried to get people involved C started to understand something D got better and reached a certain standard Question 22: What did Ms Gignilliat discover after her first cooking course? A It worked well as a team-building activity B The menu she selected was a popular choice C The group wanted to repeat the experience D There was a demand for longer courses Question 23: In paragraph 4, Bibby Gignilliat says that cooking classes help people to A become better, more confident cooks B learn new ways of preparing food from each other C change their attitude to their colleagues D form better relationships than other team-building courses Question 24: Stephen Gibbs believes that A cooking is a good example of a hierarchical activity B cooking together reduces the differences in people’s status C people who give orders at work are also leaders in thekitchen D everyone has to an equal amount of work when cooking Question 25: According to the first paragraph, team-building courses are A directly related to the world of business B organised outside the place of work C held in the place where people work D too expensive for companies Question 26: In paragraph 5, what does Ms Gignilliat say is an advantage of cooking courses? A People quickly develop a high level of competence in the kitchen B People get the satisfaction of seeing results in a short time C There aren't the same pressures as in normal working life D People remember the projects years after they finish thecourse Question 27: In paragraph 6, Ms Gignilliat states that the course often works best with A people who know each other well B people who regularly work together on projects C large groups of executives from different countries D people who don’t know each other well 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 28 to 33 CORALS Many of the most endangered coral species around the world are under severe pressure from the aquarium trade Corals are notoriously hard to (28) in captivity and therefore the trade is still (29) dependent on harvesting from the wild Trade in coral and coral reef species is substantial An estimated 30 million fish and 1.5 million live stony corals are removed from seas around the world every year The aquarium industry targets some 1,500 species of reef fish Many die in transit, leading collectors to gather even more animals to (30) for their losses Furthermore, many of the fish taken for the aquarium trade are captured using cyanide and other poisons The result, more often than not, is consumer fraud: aquarium fanciers frequently buy fish that are in the (31) of dying from the poisons used to capture them Sadly, international law has failed, and continues to fail to protect coral reefs and tropical fish from being (32) by a growing collector’s market The 21 st century will be the most important in the existence of coral reefs over the past 5,000 to 10,000 years Humans will make important decisions (either intentionally or by indecision) that wiIl (33) the fate of these fragile and crucially important ecosystems [Source: CPE USE OF ENGLISH, Virginia Evans, 2013] Question 28:A propagate B manufacture C fabricate D proliferate Question 29:A adequately B heavily C amply D closely Question 30:A offset B settle C compensate D counteract Question 31:A process B way C action D manner Question 32:A cut B lessened C decimated D reduced Question 33:A validate B verify C choose D decide Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 34: I haven’t decided what sort of job I’d like to when I leave college A I don't care about what sort of job I’d like to when I leave college B I haven’t made up my mind about what the sort of job I’d like to when I leave college C I wonder whether I’d like to what sort of job when I leave college D I haven't made sure of what sort of job I’d like to when I leave college Question 35: Louise didn’t really feel like going out for a meal A Going out for a meal was not to Louise's taste B Louise wasn’t really in the mood for going out for a meal C Louise was angered not to go out for a meal D Louise was too ill at ease to go out for a meal Question 36: Tony never took any notice of the advice people gave him A Peoples' advice to Tony wasn't ever noticed B Tonly meant to make light of anyone's advice C Tony always ignores others' advice D Tony always paid no attention to the advice people gave him Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 37: ~ A: “ ” ~ B: “Just sound sleep and push-ups after rising.” A Tell me what to after meals B What’s the best method to keep up her mood? C How can I keep myself intact? D What can help to keep fit? Question 38: ~ A: “Do you always wear perfume going out, Nancy?” ~ B: “ ” A Quite cumbersome Mum tells me off for that B Never I often get wet on the way home C Certainly My skin gets sunburnt easily D Almost never, except on date Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 39: He doesn't often make such offers - I'd strike while the iron is hot if I were you A make great efforts B make full use of the time C miss the boat D to take advantage of the opportunity Question 40: The firemen fought for three hours before they managed to put out the fire A kindle B stop burning C save out D rescue 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 41: Banks store cash in fireproof safes insured against fire, robberies, floods, theft, and natural disaster A store cash B natural disaster C robberies D safes insured Question 42: Never in the history of humanity there have been more people living on this relatively small planet A living B in the history C more people D there have Question 43: A supersonic airplane can fly faster than a speed of sound A a B fly C supersonic D faster than Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50 IS JENNY COMING OUT TO PLAY? Whatever happened to the familiar scenes from the past of children with grass-stained knees wrestling on the front lawn, or chasing after grasshoppers and toads while their parents chatted amicably with the neighbours over the fence? This idyllic picture is fading fast as today s children are spending increasingly more time indoors in front of a screen Writer Richard Louv coined a name for this trend of humans losing touch with their environment as they plug in their technology He calls it “nature deficit disorder” in his 2005 book, Last Child in the Woods Louv introduces the idea that the rise in behavioural problems and learning disabilities, particularly among boys aged to 12, may be directly linked to the fact that children spend so little time outdoors these days According to Louv, kids who spend time outdoors are less likely to get sick, or become stressed or aggressive They’re also more flexible, perform better in school, and are generally happier and healthier Author and professor, Bryan Caplan, says the trend is partly due to parents’ desire to shelter their children: “One of the hardest parts of parenthood is worrying that something terrible will happen to your child The news is full of stories about parents who failed to shield their child from the dangers of the world - enough to make anyone sick.” But in desiring to keep kids safe, parents may be unwittingly putting them at risk for a great number of issues, from obesity and other health problems to learning and behavioral challenges Various groups and individuals, such as the Trust for Public Land and Michelle Obama are working to entice kids to spend more time outside and give them a taste of the old days Society has changed to such an extent that parents feel uncomfortable letting their children roam freely outdoors It is not only the appeal of computers and video games that has driven children inside, but also anxiety over traffic, crime, and child predators However, with more public awareness of the issue, it may not be too late to turn back the clock [Source: AMERICAN ENGLISH FILE 5, Workbook 2nd Edition, Oxford, 2015] Question 44: In his book, Richard Louv tries to explain A the consequences of playing too many video games B the recent increase in developmental issues among children C the news media’s influence on people’s parenting styles D the effect of technology on health and education Question 45: The idiom “to turn back the clock” is closest in meaning to A to go back to the past ways done B to use the old-age method C to remember times in the past D to let bygones be bygones Question 46: The writer believes that A more should be done to reduce street crime B new technology is solely responsible for the situation C there is some hope that children will be allowed to play outside again D today’s parents are overprotective of their children, Question 47: Bryan Caplan believes parents are nervous because A they are unable to protect their children B children today get sick more easily C TV shows are less educational these days D news coverage is often so negative Question 48: The article says that spending too much time indoors A causes children to eat more junk food B contributes to problems at school C has been an issue for many years, D is a result of parents’ lack of education Question 49: The writer expresses the concern that many parents A spend too much time indoors themselves B not monitor children’s time online C are unaware of the dangers of children staying indoors D teach their children bad habits Question 50: Which of the following words is synonymous of “to entice”? A invite B lure C implore The End D urge SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) ƠN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 775 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề 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 1:A destinationB presidential C considerate D apprehension Question 2:A supervisor B conditional C communicate D persuasively 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 3: I сап't believe these shoes have broken already; they cost аn аrm and а leg A have been worn out B are very expensive C cause difficulty to walking D are not good for walking in Question 4: The pupils are very excited because their school team has won the football championship A enthusiastic B thrilled C vehemently D energetic Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: Whenever my parents went out in the evening, I .the job of taking care of my younger brother A had better get B must have gotten C should get D would get Question 6: Only the highest standards of conduct are for a man in his position A approving B accessible C admissible D favourable Question 7: In my opinion, it's only common to wear a seat belt in a car A sense B judgement C wit D intelligence Question 8: The child's arm was swollen because he .by a bee A stung B had been stung C had being stung D had stung Question 9: Scientists a carefully controlled experiment on the mystery virus A measured out B carried out C put up D carried over Question 10: The most important that he was responsible for was the use of video in teaching A novelty B innovation C introduction D reformation Question 11: Union leaders called for .between themselves and the government A speeches B elections C consultations D debates Question 12: When her parents died, Brenda .of the house and all its contents A discharged B disposed C dispensed D discarded Question 13: Financial help from his parents .James to complete his studies A granted B eased C enabled D provided Question 14: After the revolution, the ex-president eventually found a safe .in the Far East A haven B sanctuary C refuge D asylum Question 15: There's nothing we can to change their decision We'll just have to .the best of the situation A have B make C give D take Question 16: One .adults takes physical exercise at least once a week A from four B at four C in four D with four 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 17:A treacle B pinnacle C obstacle D muscle Question 18:A stein B perceive C heist D height 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 19: He doesn't often make such offers - I'd strike while the iron is hot if I were you A make full use of the time B make great efforts C to take advantage of the opportunity D miss the boat Question 20: The firemen fought for three hours before they managed to put out the fire A stop burning B save out C kindle D rescue Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 21: ~ A: “Do you always wear perfume going out, Nancy?” ~ B: “ ” A Certainly My skin gets sunburnt easily B Quite cumbersome Mum tells me off for that C Never I often get wet on the way home D Almost never, except on date Question 22: ~ A: “ ” ~ B: “Just sound sleep and push-ups after rising.” A What can help to keep fit? B What’s the best method to keep up her mood? C How can I keep myself intact? D Tell me what to after meals 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 23 to 29 KITCHEN KNIVES AND OFFICE SKILLS Companies are always looking for ways to make their employees happy and productive That is why they go to the trouble and expense of sending them away on training courses Some courses have a direct connection to work, such as computer training, language skills and time management Other activities are said to help employees develop so-called 'soft skills', a popular example is team-building Climbing, canoeing, treasure hunts and sailing are just a few of the ways on offer to get employees together out of the office to discover new things about themselves and one another Companies can now forget rope courses and golf outings The cooking class approach to corporate team-building has caught on and cooking schools across the country are expanding to meet demand Last year, Hands On Gourmet, a company in San Francisco, tripled the number of chefs it has on call to 32 Cooking by the Book, acompany based in New York, did 178 team-building events last year, a 24% increase over the previous year 'This is a wonderful way to break the ice and get people familiar with each other while getting them to som ething as basic as cooking,' said Stephen Gibbs, a co-owner of Hands On Gourmet, whose corporate team-building business in the last year has increased to twenty events a month from an average of twelve 'Cooking events serve as an equaliser,' Mr Gibbs said, 'where the hierarchies of the office not always translate In the kitchen, it's not about top-down structure,' he said 'Everyone is working on the same level.' Bibby Gignilliat, the owner of Parties That Cook said the change of scenery makes people see their colleagues in a different light 'It breaks down your stereotype of people in the office,' Ms Gignilliat said 'You might not especially like someone you work with, but sud denly you're working on a recipe with them and you see they're a really good cook 'This is true of other team-bonding pursuits, of course And fortunatey most people are willing to give cooking a try, as the minimal level of competence in the kitchen is relatively low What's more, the kitchen can represent a microcosm of the working world, with a deadline, limited resources to work with and a requirement for cooperation Ms Gignilliat said that unlike the corporate world, where co-workers might be collaborating on a project for a year, in the cooking class' they can see results after an hour' Some of the most gratifying results can come from a cooking event with people who barely know one another Ms Gignilliat said she started doing cuisine-centred team-building eight years ago, when 40 or so executives arrived in San Francisco from Asia to negotiate a deal The local law firm they were working with setup a team-building class with Ms Gignilliatat the home of one of the lawyers Ms Gignilliat was sceptical at first 'I walked into the living room and they were stand ing in a circle, very formally, and no one was talking ,' she recalled She tried to break the silence with a cheerful, 'OK! Who wants to cook!' No response Once she managed to get the men to the kitchen and into aprons, she showed them how to make stuffed chicken and straw berry cheesecake 'By the end of the night, everyone was having fun,' she recalled Ms Gignilliat heard later that her class had been the high light of the group's two-week stay in San Francisco 'That's when I knew I was on to something ,' she said 'Food is a universal language and nothing brings people together better than creating a meal.' [Source: PREMIUM B2, Workbook, Pearson 2010] Question 23: In paragraph 6, Ms Gignilliat states that the course often works best with A large groups of executives from different countries B people who don’t know each other well C people who regularly work together on projects D people who know each other well Question 24: What does the phrase caught on in paragraph mean? A became popular or fashionable B tried to get people involved C got better and reached a certain standard D started to understand something Question 25: Stephen Gibbs believes that A cooking together reduces the differences in people’s status B people who give orders at work are also leaders in thekitchen C everyone has to an equal amount of work when cooking D cooking is a good example of a hierarchical activity Question 26: In paragraph 4, Bibby Gignilliat says that cooking classes help people to A become better, more confident cooks B form better relationships than other team-building courses C change their attitude to their colleagues D learn new ways of preparing food from each other Question 27: What did Ms Gignilliat discover after her first cooking course? A There was a demand for longer courses B The menu she selected was a popular choice C It worked well as a team-building activity D The group wanted to repeat the experience Question 28: According to the first paragraph, team-building courses are A held in the place where people work B directly related to the world of business C organised outside the place of work D too expensive for companies Question 29: In paragraph 5, what does Ms Gignilliat say is an advantage of cooking courses? A People remember the projects years after they finish thecourse B There aren't the same pressures as in normal working life C People get the satisfaction of seeing results in a short time D People quickly develop a high level of competence in the kitchen 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 30 to 36 IS JENNY COMING OUT TO PLAY? Whatever happened to the familiar scenes from the past of children with grass-stained knees wrestling on the front lawn, or chasing after grasshoppers and toads while their parents chatted amicably with the neighbours over the fence? This idyllic picture is fading fast as today s children are spending increasingly more time indoors in front of a screen Writer Richard Louv coined a name for this trend of humans losing touch with their environment as they plug in their technology He calls it “nature deficit disorder” in his 2005 book, Last Child in the Woods Louv introduces the idea that the rise in behavioural problems and learning disabilities, particularly among boys aged to 12, may be directly linked to the fact that children spend so little time outdoors these days According to Louv, kids who spend time outdoors are less likely to get sick, or become stressed or aggressive They’re also more flexible, perform better in school, and are generally happier and healthier Author and professor, Bryan Caplan, says the trend is partly due to parents’ desire to shelter their children: “One of the hardest parts of parenthood is worrying that something terrible will happen to your child The news is full of stories about parents who failed to shield their child from the dangers of the world - enough to make anyone sick.” But in desiring to keep kids safe, parents may be unwittingly putting them at risk for a great number of issues, from obesity and other health problems to learning and behavioral challenges Various groups and individuals, such as the Trust for Public Land and Michelle Obama are working to entice kids to spend more time outside and give them a taste of the old days Society has changed to such an extent that parents feel uncomfortable letting their children roam freely outdoors It is not only the appeal of computers and video games that has driven children inside, but also anxiety over traffic, crime, and child predators However, with more public awareness of the issue, it may not be too late to turn back the clock [Source: AMERICAN ENGLISH FILE 5, Workbook 2nd Edition, Oxford, 2015] Question 30: Bryan Caplan believes parents are nervous because A news coverage is often so negative B children today get sick more easily C TV shows are less educational these days D they are unable to protect their children Question 31: The idiom “to turn back the clock” is closest in meaning to A to let bygones be bygones B to use the old-age method C to remember times in the past D to go back to the past ways done Question 32: The writer believes that A today’s parents are overprotective of their children, B new technology is solely responsible for the situation C there is some hope that children will be allowed to play outside again D more should be done to reduce street crime Question 33: The writer expresses the concern that many parents A teach their children bad habits B spend too much time indoors themselves C are unaware of the dangers of children staying indoors D not monitor children’s time online Question 34: In his book, Richard Louv tries to explain A the effect of technology on health and education B the news media’s influence on people’s parenting styles C the recent increase in developmental issues among children D the consequences of playing too many video games Question 35: The article says that spending too much time indoors A has been an issue for many years, B is a result of parents’ lack of education C contributes to problems at school D causes children to eat more junk food Question 36: Which of the following words is synonymous of “to entice”? A lure B invite C implore D urge Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 42 CORALS Many of the most endangered coral species around the world are under severe pressure from the aquarium trade Corals are notoriously hard to (37) in captivity and therefore the trade is still (38) dependent on harvesting from the wild Trade in coral and coral reef species is substantial An estimated 30 million fish and 1.5 million live stony corals are removed from seas around the world every year The aquarium industry targets some 1,500 species of reef fish Many die in transit, leading collectors to gather even more animals to (39) for their losses Furthermore, many of the fish taken for the aquarium trade are captured using cyanide and other poisons The result, more often than not, is consumer fraud: aquarium fanciers frequently buy fish that are in the (40) of dying from the poisons used to capture them Sadly, international law has failed, and continues to fail to protect coral reefs and tropical fish from being (41) by a growing collector’s market The 21 st century will be the most important in the existence of coral reefs over the past 5,000 to 10,000 years Humans will make important decisions (either intentionally or by indecision) that wiIl (42) the fate of these fragile and crucially important ecosystems [Source: CPE USE OF ENGLISH, Virginia Evans, 2013] Question 37:A fabricate B proliferate C propagate D manufacture Question 38:A heavily B closely C amply D adequately Question 39:A counteract B offset C settle D compensate Question 40:A manner B action C process D way Question 41:A cut B decimated C lessened D reduced Question 42:A validate B choose C decide D verify 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 43: No proofs of the murder have been found The investigation took ten months A Although no proofs of the murder have been found, the investigation took ten months B Despite ten months' investigation, no proofs of the murder have been found C Taking ten months to investigate the murder, no proofs have been found D No matter how ten months long the investigation took, no proofs of the murder have been found Question 44: Dad tries to earn more Mum spends more on clothes and cosmetics A Dad tries to earn more, so Mum spends more on clothes and cosmetics B The more Dad tries to earn, the more Mum spends on clothes and cosmetics C Because Dad tries to earn more, Mum spends more on clothes and cosmetics D The more Dad tries to earn, the more clothes and cosmetics Mum spends 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 45: Banks store cash in fireproof safes insured against fire, robberies, floods, theft, and natural disaster A robberies B safes insured C natural disaster D store cash Question 46: A supersonic airplane can fly faster than a speed of sound A supersonic B fly C faster than D a Question 47: Never in the history of humanity there have been more people living on this relatively small planet A in the history B there have C more people D living 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 48: I haven’t decided what sort of job I’d like to when I leave college A I don't care about what sort of job I’d like to when I leave college B I haven’t made up my mind about what the sort of job I’d like to when I leave college C I haven't made sure of what sort of job I’d like to when I leave college D I wonder whether I’d like to what sort of job when I leave college Question 49: Tony never took any notice of the advice people gave him A Tony always ignores others' advice B Peoples' advice to Tony wasn't ever noticed C Tonly meant to make light of anyone's advice D Tony always paid no attention to the advice people gave him Question 50: Louise didn’t really feel like going out for a meal A Louise was too ill at ease to go out for a meal B Louise was angered not to go out for a meal C Louise wasn’t really in the mood for going out for a meal D Going out for a meal was not to Louise's taste The End SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) ƠN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 691 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề 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 1: He doesn't often make such offers - I'd strike while the iron is hot if I were you A miss the boat B make full use of the time C to take advantage of the opportunity D make great efforts Question 2: The firemen fought for three hours before they managed to put out the fire A rescue B stop burning C save out D kindle 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 3:A pinnacle B treacle C muscle D obstacle Question 4:A stein B height C perceive D heist Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: After the revolution, the ex-president eventually found a safe .in the Far East A refuge B asylum C haven D sanctuary Question 6: Whenever my parents went out in the evening, I .the job of taking care of my younger brother A would get B must have gotten C should get D had better get Question 7: There's nothing we can to change their decision We'll just have to .the best of the situation A take B make C give D have Question 8: One .adults takes physical exercise at least once a week A in four B at four C with four D from four Question 9: Union leaders called for .between themselves and the government A consultations B speeches C elections D debates Question 10: Scientists a carefully controlled experiment on the mystery virus A put up B carried over C carried out D measured out Question 11: In my opinion, it's only common to wear a seat belt in a car A sense B judgement C intelligence D wit Question 12: The child's arm was swollen because he .by a bee A had been stung B had being stung C stung D had stung Question 13: When her parents died, Brenda .of the house and all its contents A dispensed B discarded C disposed D discharged Question 14: Financial help from his parents .James to complete his studies A granted B provided C eased D enabled Question 15: The most important that he was responsible for was the use of video in teaching A introduction B innovation C reformation D novelty Question 16: Only the highest standards of conduct are for a man in his position A favourable B accessible C admissible D approving 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 17to 23 KITCHEN KNIVES AND OFFICE SKILLS Companies are always looking for ways to make their employees happy and productive That is why they go to the trouble and expense of sending them away on training courses Some courses have a direct connection to work, such as computer training, language skills and time management Other activities are said to help employees develop so-called 'soft skills', a popular example is team-building Climbing, canoeing, treasure hunts and sailing are just a few of the ways on offer to get employees together out of the office to discover new things about themselves and one another Companies can now forget rope courses and golf outings The cooking class approach to corporate team-building has caught on and cooking schools across the country are expanding to meet demand Last year, Hands On Gourmet, a company in San Francisco, tripled the number of chefs it has on call to 32 Cooking by the Book, acompany based in New York, did 178 team-building events last year, a 24% increase over the previous year 'This is a wonderful way to break the ice and get people familiar with each other while getting them to som ething as basic as cooking,' said Stephen Gibbs, a co-owner of Hands On Gourmet, whose corporate team-building business in the last year has increased to twenty events a month from an average of twelve 'Cooking events serve as an equaliser,' Mr Gibbs said, 'where the hierarchies of the office not always translate In the kitchen, it's not about top-down structure,' he said 'Everyone is working on the same level.' Bibby Gignilliat, the owner of Parties That Cook said the change of scenery makes people see their colleagues in a different light 'It breaks down your stereotype of people in the office,' Ms Gignilliat said 'You might not especially like someone you work with, but sud denly you're working on a recipe with them and you see they're a really good cook 'This is true of other team-bonding pursuits, of course And fortunatey most people are willing to give cooking a try, as the minimal level of competence in the kitchen is relatively low What's more, the kitchen can represent a microcosm of the working world, with a deadline, limited resources to work with and a requirement for cooperation Ms Gignilliat said that unlike the corporate world, where co-workers might be collaborating on a project for a year, in the cooking class' they can see results after an hour' Some of the most gratifying results can come from a cooking event with people who barely know one another Ms Gignilliat said she started doing cuisine-centred team-building eight years ago, when 40 or so executives arrived in San Francisco from Asia to negotiate a deal The local law firm they were working with setup a team-building class with Ms Gignilliatat the home of one of the lawyers Ms Gignilliat was sceptical at first 'I walked into the living room and they were stand ing in a circle, very formally, and no one was talking ,' she recalled She tried to break the silence with a cheerful, 'OK! Who wants to cook!' No response Once she managed to get the men to the kitchen and into aprons, she showed them how to make stuffed chicken and straw berry cheesecake 'By the end of the night, everyone was having fun,' she recalled Ms Gignilliat heard later that her class had been the high light of the group's two-week stay in San Francisco 'That's when I knew I was on to something ,' she said 'Food is a universal language and nothing brings people together better than creating a meal.' [Source: PREMIUM B2, Workbook, Pearson 2010] Question 17: In paragraph 4, Bibby Gignilliat says that cooking classes help people to A become better, more confident cooks B learn new ways of preparing food from each other C change their attitude to their colleagues D form better relationships than other team-building courses Question 18: In paragraph 6, Ms Gignilliat states that the course often works best with A large groups of executives from different countries B people who don’t know each other well C people who know each other well D people who regularly work together on projects Question 19: What does the phrase caught on in paragraph mean? A started to understand something B tried to get people involved C became popular or fashionable D got better and reached a certain standard Question 20: Stephen Gibbs believes that A cooking together reduces the differences in people’s status B cooking is a good example of a hierarchical activity C people who give orders at work are also leaders in thekitchen D everyone has to an equal amount of work when cooking Question 21: What did Ms Gignilliat discover after her first cooking course? A There was a demand for longer courses B The menu she selected was a popular choice C It worked well as a team-building activity D The group wanted to repeat the experience Question 22: In paragraph 5, what does Ms Gignilliat say is an advantage of cooking courses? A There aren't the same pressures as in normal working life B People remember the projects years after they finish thecourse C People get the satisfaction of seeing results in a short time D People quickly develop a high level of competence in the kitchen Question 23: According to the first paragraph, team-building courses are A held in the place where people work B too expensive for companies C organised outside the place of work D directly related to the world of business 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 24:A supervisor B persuasively C conditional D communicate Question 25:A presidential B destination C apprehension D considerate Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 31 CORALS Many of the most endangered coral species around the world are under severe pressure from the aquarium trade Corals are notoriously hard to (26) in captivity and therefore the trade is still (27) dependent on harvesting from the wild Trade in coral and coral reef species is substantial An estimated 30 million fish and 1.5 million live stony corals are removed from seas around the world every year The aquarium industry targets some 1,500 species of reef fish Many die in transit, leading collectors to gather even more animals to (28) for their losses Furthermore, many of the fish taken for the aquarium trade are captured using cyanide and other poisons The result, more often than not, is consumer fraud: aquarium fanciers frequently buy fish that are in the (29) of dying from the poisons used to capture them Sadly, international law has failed, and continues to fail to protect coral reefs and tropical fish from being (30) by a growing collector’s market The 21 st century will be the most important in the existence of coral reefs over the past 5,000 to 10,000 years Humans will make important decisions (either intentionally or by indecision) that wiIl (31) the fate of these fragile and crucially important ecosystems [Source: CPE USE OF ENGLISH, Virginia Evans, 2013] Question 26:A manufacture B propagate C fabricate D proliferate Question 27:A adequately B closely C amply D heavily Question 28:A offset B compensate C counteract D settle Question 29:A manner B process C action D way Question 30:A cut B decimated C lessened D reduced Question 31:A validate B decide C verify D choose 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 32: Tony never took any notice of the advice people gave him A Tony always ignores others' advice B Peoples' advice to Tony wasn't ever noticed C Tony always paid no attention to the advice people gave him D Tonly meant to make light of anyone's advice Question 33: Louise didn’t really feel like going out for a meal A Louise was too ill at ease to go out for a meal B Going out for a meal was not to Louise's taste C Louise was angered not to go out for a meal D Louise wasn’t really in the mood for going out for a meal Question 34: I haven’t decided what sort of job I’d like to when I leave college A I don't care about what sort of job I’d like to when I leave college B I haven't made sure of what sort of job I’d like to when I leave college C I wonder whether I’d like to what sort of job when I leave college D I haven’t made up my mind about what the sort of job I’d like to when I leave college 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 35 to 41 IS JENNY COMING OUT TO PLAY? Whatever happened to the familiar scenes from the past of children with grass-stained knees wrestling on the front lawn, or chasing after grasshoppers and toads while their parents chatted amicably with the neighbours over the fence? This idyllic picture is fading fast as today s children are spending increasingly more time indoors in front of a screen Writer Richard Louv coined a name for this trend of humans losing touch with their environment as they plug in their technology He calls it “nature deficit disorder” in his 2005 book, Last Child in the Woods Louv introduces the idea that the rise in behavioural problems and learning disabilities, particularly among boys aged to 12, may be directly linked to the fact that children spend so little time outdoors these days According to Louv, kids who spend time outdoors are less likely to get sick, or become stressed or aggressive They’re also more flexible, perform better in school, and are generally happier and healthier Author and professor, Bryan Caplan, says the trend is partly due to parents’ desire to shelter their children: “One of the hardest parts of parenthood is worrying that something terrible will happen to your child The news is full of stories about parents who failed to shield their child from the dangers of the world - enough to make anyone sick.” But in desiring to keep kids safe, parents may be unwittingly putting them at risk for a great number of issues, from obesity and other health problems to learning and behavioral challenges Various groups and individuals, such as the Trust for Public Land and Michelle Obama are working to entice kids to spend more time outside and give them a taste of the old days Society has changed to such an extent that parents feel uncomfortable letting their children roam freely outdoors It is not only the appeal of computers and video games that has driven children inside, but also anxiety over traffic, crime, and child predators However, with more public awareness of the issue, it may not be too late to turn back the clock [Source: AMERICAN ENGLISH FILE 5, Workbook 2nd Edition, Oxford, 2015] Question 35: In his book, Richard Louv tries to explain A the consequences of playing too many video games B the news media’s influence on people’s parenting styles C the recent increase in developmental issues among children D the effect of technology on health and education Question 36: The writer expresses the concern that many parents A teach their children bad habits B are unaware of the dangers of children staying indoors C not monitor children’s time online D spend too much time indoors themselves Question 37: The idiom “to turn back the clock” is closest in meaning to A to remember times in the past B to use the old-age method C to go back to the past ways done D to let bygones be bygones Question 38: Which of the following words is synonymous of “to entice”? A invite B implore C urge D lure Question 39: The writer believes that A more should be done to reduce street crime B new technology is solely responsible for the situation C today’s parents are overprotective of their children, D there is some hope that children will be allowed to play outside again Question 40: Bryan Caplan believes parents are nervous because A children today get sick more easily B TV shows are less educational these days C news coverage is often so negative D they are unable to protect their children Question 41: The article says that spending too much time indoors A contributes to problems at school B is a result of parents’ lack of education C has been an issue for many years, D causes children to eat more junk food 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 42: Dad tries to earn more Mum spends more on clothes and cosmetics A The more Dad tries to earn, the more clothes and cosmetics Mum spends B Dad tries to earn more, so Mum spends more on clothes and cosmetics C Because Dad tries to earn more, Mum spends more on clothes and cosmetics D The more Dad tries to earn, the more Mum spends on clothes and cosmetics Question 43: No proofs of the murder have been found The investigation took ten months A Despite ten months' investigation, no proofs of the murder have been found B Although no proofs of the murder have been found, the investigation took ten months C No matter how ten months long the investigation took, no proofs of the murder have been found D Taking ten months to investigate the murder, no proofs have been found Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 44: ~ A: “ ” ~ B: “Just sound sleep and push-ups after rising.” A What can help to keep fit? B How can I keep myself intact? C What’s the best method to keep up her mood? D Tell me what to after meals Question 45: ~ A: “Do you always wear perfume going out, Nancy?” ~ B: “ ” A Almost never, except on date B Quite cumbersome Mum tells me off for that C Never I often get wet on the way home D Certainly My skin gets sunburnt easily 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 46: Never in the history of humanity there have been more people living on this relatively small planet A there have B more people C in the history D living Question 47: Banks store cash in fireproof safes insured against fire, robberies, floods, theft, and natural disaster A store cash B natural disaster C safes insured D robberies Question 48: A supersonic airplane can fly faster than a speed of sound A fly B a C faster than D supersonic 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 49: I сап't believe these shoes have broken already; they cost аn аrm and а leg A are not good for walking in B have been worn out C are very expensive D cause difficulty to walking Question 50: The pupils are very excited because their school team has won the football championship A enthusiastic B vehemently C energetic D thrilled The End SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 595 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề 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 1:A supervisor B persuasively C conditional D communicate Question 2:A apprehension B presidential C destination D considerate 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 3:A treacle B pinnacle C obstacle D muscle Question 4:A height B perceive C stein D heist 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 5: Louise didn’t really feel like going out for a meal A Louise was too ill at ease to go out for a meal B Louise wasn’t really in the mood for going out for a meal C Louise was angered not to go out for a meal D Going out for a meal was not to Louise's taste Question 6: Tony never took any notice of the advice people gave him A Tonly meant to make light of anyone's advice B Peoples' advice to Tony wasn't ever noticed C Tony always paid no attention to the advice people gave him D Tony always ignores others' advice Question 7: I haven’t decided what sort of job I’d like to when I leave college A I haven’t made up my mind about what the sort of job I’d like to when I leave college B I wonder whether I’d like to what sort of job when I leave college C I haven't made sure of what sort of job I’d like to when I leave college D I don't care about what sort of job I’d like to when I leave college Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 8: The firemen fought for three hours before they managed to put out the fire A stop burning B save out C rescue D kindle Question 9: He doesn't often make such offers - I'd strike while the iron is hot if I were you A make full use of the time B to take advantage of the opportunity C miss the boat D make great efforts Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 10: I сап't believe these shoes have broken already; they cost аn аrm and а leg A cause difficulty to walking B are not good for walking in C are very expensive D have been worn out Question 11: The pupils are very excited because their school team has won the football championship A vehemently B enthusiastic C thrilled D energetic 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 12 to 17 CORALS Many of the most endangered coral species around the world are under severe pressure from the aquarium trade Corals are notoriously hard to (12) in captivity and therefore the trade is still (13) dependent on harvesting from the wild Trade in coral and coral reef species is substantial An estimated 30 million fish and 1.5 million live stony corals are removed from seas around the world every year The aquarium industry targets some 1,500 species of reef fish Many die in transit, leading collectors to gather even more animals to (14) for their losses Furthermore, many of the fish taken for the aquarium trade are captured using cyanide and other poisons The result, more often than not, is consumer fraud: aquarium fanciers frequently buy fish that are in the (15) of dying from the poisons used to capture them Sadly, international law has failed, and continues to fail to protect coral reefs and tropical fish from being (16) by a growing collector’s market The 21 st century will be the most important in the existence of coral reefs over the past 5,000 to 10,000 years Humans will make important decisions (either intentionally or by indecision) that wiIl (17) the fate of these fragile and crucially important ecosystems [Source: CPE USE OF ENGLISH, Virginia Evans, 2013] Question 12:A fabricate B proliferate C manufacture D propagate Question 13:A adequatelyB amply C heavily D closely Question 14:A settle B counteract C compensate D offset Question 15:A process B way C manner D action Question 16:A lessened B cut C decimated D reduced Question 17:A choose B decide C validate D verify 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 18 to 20 IS JENNY COMING OUT TO PLAY? Whatever happened to the familiar scenes from the past of children with grass-stained knees wrestling on the front lawn, or chasing after grasshoppers and toads while their parents chatted amicably with the neighbours over the fence? This idyllic picture is fading fast as today s children are spending increasingly more time indoors in front of a screen Writer Richard Louv coined a name for this trend of humans losing touch with their environment as they plug in their technology He calls it “nature deficit disorder” in his 2005 book, Last Child in the Woods Louv introduces the idea that the rise in behavioural problems and learning disabilities, particularly among boys aged to 12, may be directly linked to the fact that children spend so little time outdoors these days According to Louv, kids who spend time outdoors are less likely to get sick, or become stressed or aggressive They’re also more flexible, perform better in school, and are generally happier and healthier Author and professor, Bryan Caplan, says the trend is partly due to parents’ desire to shelter their children: “One of the hardest parts of parenthood is worrying that something terrible will happen to your child The news is full of stories about parents who failed to shield their child from the dangers of the world - enough to make anyone sick.” But in desiring to keep kids safe, parents may be unwittingly putting them at risk for a great number of issues, from obesity and other health problems to learning and behavioral challenges Various groups and individuals, such as the Trust for Public Land and Michelle Obama are working to entice kids to spend more time outside and give them a taste of the old days Society has changed to such an extent that parents feel uncomfortable letting their children roam freely outdoors It is not only the appeal of computers and video games that has driven children inside, but also anxiety over traffic, crime, and child predators However, with more public awareness of the issue, it may not be too late to turn back the clock [Source: AMERICAN ENGLISH FILE 5, Workbook 2nd Edition, Oxford, 2015] Question 18: The writer expresses the concern that many parents A spend too much time indoors themselves B teach their children bad habits C are unaware of the dangers of children staying indoors D not monitor children’s time online Question 19: Which of the following words is synonymous of “to entice”? A invite B implore C lure D urge Question 20: In his book, Richard Louv tries to explain A the effect of technology on health and education B the consequences of playing too many video games C the news media’s influence on people’s parenting styles D the recent increase in developmental issues among children Question 21: Bryan Caplan believes parents are nervous because A children today get sick more easily B TV shows are less educational these days C they are unable to protect their children D news coverage is often so negative Question 22: The article says that spending too much time indoors A contributes to problems at school B has been an issue for many years, C causes children to eat more junk food D is a result of parents’ lack of education Question 23: The writer believes that A today’s parents are overprotective of their children, B there is some hope that children will be allowed to play outside again C new technology is solely responsible for the situation D more should be done to reduce street crime Question 24: The idiom “to turn back the clock” is closest in meaning to A to go back to the past ways done B to remember times in the past C to use the old-age method D to let bygones be bygones Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 25: After the revolution, the ex-president eventually found a safe .in the Far East A refuge B sanctuary C asylum D haven Question 26: There's nothing we can to change their decision We'll just have to .the best of the situation A make B give C take D have Question 27: Union leaders called for .between themselves and the government A speeches B debates C elections D consultations Question 28: Whenever my parents went out in the evening, I .the job of taking care of my younger brother A would get B must have gotten C had better get D should get Question 29: In my opinion, it's only common to wear a seat belt in a car A judgement B intelligence C sense D wit Question 30: Only the highest standards of conduct are for a man in his position A favourable B approving C accessible D admissible Question 31: The child's arm was swollen because he .by a bee A stung B had stung C had been stung D had being stung Question 32: One .adults takes physical exercise at least once a week A with four B in four C from four D at four Question 33: The most important that he was responsible for was the use of video in teaching A innovation B introduction C reformation D novelty Question 34: When her parents died, Brenda .of the house and all its contents A dispensed B discarded C discharged D disposed Question 35: Financial help from his parents .James to complete his studies A enabled B provided C eased D granted Question 36: Scientists a carefully controlled experiment on the mystery virus A carried out B measured out C put up D carried over 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 37 to 43 KITCHEN KNIVES AND OFFICE SKILLS Companies are always looking for ways to make their employees happy and productive That is why they go to the trouble and expense of sending them away on training courses Some courses have a direct connection to work, such as computer training, language skills and time management Other activities are said to help employees develop so-called 'soft skills', a popular example is team-building Climbing, canoeing, treasure hunts and sailing are just a few of the ways on offer to get employees together out of the office to discover new things about themselves and one another Companies can now forget rope courses and golf outings The cooking class approach to corporate team-building has caught on and cooking schools across the country are expanding to meet demand Last year, Hands On Gourmet, a company in San Francisco, tripled the number of chefs it has on call to 32 Cooking by the Book, acompany based in New York, did 178 team-building events last year, a 24% increase over the previous year 'This is a wonderful way to break the ice and get people familiar with each other while getting them to som ething as basic as cooking,' said Stephen Gibbs, a co-owner of Hands On Gourmet, whose corporate team-building business in the last year has increased to twenty events a month from an average of twelve 'Cooking events serve as an equaliser,' Mr Gibbs said, 'where the hierarchies of the office not always translate In the kitchen, it's not about top-down structure,' he said 'Everyone is working on the same level.' Bibby Gignilliat, the owner of Parties That Cook said the change of scenery makes people see their colleagues in a different light 'It breaks down your stereotype of people in the office,' Ms Gignilliat said 'You might not especially like someone you work with, but sud denly you're working on a recipe with them and you see they're a really good cook 'This is true of other team-bonding pursuits, of course And fortunatey most people are willing to give cooking a try, as the minimal level of competence in the kitchen is relatively low What's more, the kitchen can represent a microcosm of the working world, with a deadline, limited resources to work with and a requirement for cooperation Ms Gignilliat said that unlike the corporate world, where co-workers might be collaborating on a project for a year, in the cooking class' they can see results after an hour' Some of the most gratifying results can come from a cooking event with people who barely know one another Ms Gignilliat said she started doing cuisine-centred team-building eight years ago, when 40 or so executives arrived in San Francisco from Asia to negotiate a deal The local law firm they were working with setup a team-building class with Ms Gignilliatat the home of one of the lawyers Ms Gignilliat was sceptical at first 'I walked into the living room and they were stand ing in a circle, very formally, and no one was talking ,' she recalled She tried to break the silence with a cheerful, 'OK! Who wants to cook!' No response Once she managed to get the men to the kitchen and into aprons, she showed them how to make stuffed chicken and straw berry cheesecake 'By the end of the night, everyone was having fun,' she recalled Ms Gignilliat heard later that her class had been the high light of the group's two-week stay in San Francisco 'That's when I knew I was on to something ,' she said 'Food is a universal language and nothing brings people together better than creating a meal.' [Source: PREMIUM B2, Workbook, Pearson 2010] Question 37: According to the first paragraph, team-building courses are A held in the place where people work B too expensive for companies C directly related to the world of business D organised outside the place of work Question 38: In paragraph 6, Ms Gignilliat states that the course often works best with A people who regularly work together on projects B people who know each other well C large groups of executives from different countries D people who don’t know each other well Question 39: What does the phrase caught on in paragraph mean? A became popular or fashionable B got better and reached a certain standard C tried to get people involved D started to understand something Question 40: In paragraph 5, what does Ms Gignilliat say is an advantage of cooking courses? A People get the satisfaction of seeing results in a short time B People quickly develop a high level of competence in the kitchen C There aren't the same pressures as in normal working life D People remember the projects years after they finish thecourse Question 41: In paragraph 4, Bibby Gignilliat says that cooking classes help people to A become better, more confident cooks B learn new ways of preparing food from each other C change their attitude to their colleagues D form better relationships than other team-building courses Question 42: Stephen Gibbs believes that A cooking is a good example of a hierarchical activity B cooking together reduces the differences in people’s status C people who give orders at work are also leaders in thekitchen D everyone has to an equal amount of work when cooking Question 43: What did Ms Gignilliat discover after her first cooking course? A The group wanted to repeat the experience B There was a demand for longer courses C It worked well as a team-building activity D The menu she selected was a popular choice 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 44: Banks store cash in fireproof safes insured against fire, robberies, floods, theft, and natural disaster A store cash B safes insured C robberies D natural disaster Question 45: A supersonic airplane can fly faster than a speed of sound A fly B supersonic C a D faster than Question 46: Never in the history of humanity there have been more people living on this relatively small planet A more people B in the history C living D there have Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 47: ~ A: “Do you always wear perfume going out, Nancy?” ~ B: “ ” A Almost never, except on date B Quite cumbersome Mum tells me off for that C Never I often get wet on the way home D Certainly My skin gets sunburnt easily Question 48: ~ A: “ ” ~ B: “Just sound sleep and push-ups after rising.” A Tell me what to after meals B How can I keep myself intact? C What’s the best method to keep up her mood? D What can help to keep fit? Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: No proofs of the murder have been found The investigation took ten months A Taking ten months to investigate the murder, no proofs have been found B No matter how ten months long the investigation took, no proofs of the murder have been found C Despite ten months' investigation, no proofs of the murder have been found D Although no proofs of the murder have been found, the investigation took ten months Question 50: Dad tries to earn more Mum spends more on clothes and cosmetics A The more Dad tries to earn, the more Mum spends on clothes and cosmetics B Because Dad tries to earn more, Mum spends more on clothes and cosmetics C The more Dad tries to earn, the more clothes and cosmetics Mum spends D Dad tries to earn more, so Mum spends more on clothes and cosmetics The End SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) ƠN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 862 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề 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 1: The firemen fought for three hours before they managed to put out the fire A rescue B save out C kindle D stop burning Question 2: He doesn't often make such offers - I'd strike while the iron is hot if I were you A miss the boat B make great efforts C make full use of the time D to take advantage of the opportunity 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 3:A muscle B obstacle C pinnacle D treacle Question 4:A perceive B height C heist D stein 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 5:A supervisor B communicate C persuasively D conditional Question 6:A apprehension B considerate C presidential D destination 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 07 to 13 IS JENNY COMING OUT TO PLAY? Whatever happened to the familiar scenes from the past of children with grass-stained knees wrestling on the front lawn, or chasing after grasshoppers and toads while their parents chatted amicably with the neighbours over the fence? This idyllic picture is fading fast as today s children are spending increasingly more time indoors in front of a screen Writer Richard Louv coined a name for this trend of humans losing touch with their environment as they plug in their technology He calls it “nature deficit disorder” in his 2005 book, Last Child in the Woods Louv introduces the idea that the rise in behavioural problems and learning disabilities, particularly among boys aged to 12, may be directly linked to the fact that children spend so little time outdoors these days According to Louv, kids who spend time outdoors are less likely to get sick, or become stressed or aggressive They’re also more flexible, perform better in school, and are generally happier and healthier Author and professor, Bryan Caplan, says the trend is partly due to parents’ desire to shelter their children: “One of the hardest parts of parenthood is worrying that something terrible will happen to your child The news is full of stories about parents who failed to shield their child from the dangers of the world - enough to make anyone sick.” But in desiring to keep kids safe, parents may be unwittingly putting them at risk for a great number of issues, from obesity and other health problems to learning and behavioral challenges Various groups and individuals, such as the Trust for Public Land and Michelle Obama are working to entice kids to spend more time outside and give them a taste of the old days Society has changed to such an extent that parents feel uncomfortable letting their children roam freely outdoors It is not only the appeal of computers and video games that has driven children inside, but also anxiety over traffic, crime, and child predators However, with more public awareness of the issue, it may not be too late to turn back the clock [Source: AMERICAN ENGLISH FILE 5, Workbook 2nd Edition, Oxford, 2015] Question 7: In his book, Richard Louv tries to explain A the news media’s influence on people’s parenting styles B the consequences of playing too many video games C the recent increase in developmental issues among children D the effect of technology on health and education Question 8: The article says that spending too much time indoors A contributes to problems at school B has been an issue for many years, C causes children to eat more junk food D is a result of parents’ lack of education Question 9: The idiom “to turn back the clock” is closest in meaning to A to let bygones be bygones B to remember times in the past C to use the old-age method D to go back to the past ways done Question 10: The writer believes that A new technology is solely responsible for the situation B more should be done to reduce street crime C today’s parents are overprotective of their children, D there is some hope that children will be allowed to play outside again Question 11: The writer expresses the concern that many parents A teach their children bad habits B spend too much time indoors themselves C are unaware of the dangers of children staying indoors D not monitor children’s time online Question 12: Bryan Caplan believes parents are nervous because A children today get sick more easily B TV shows are less educational these days C news coverage is often so negative D they are unable to protect their children Question 13: Which of the following words is synonymous of “to entice”? A implore B invite C urge D lure 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 14 to 20 KITCHEN KNIVES AND OFFICE SKILLS Companies are always looking for ways to make their employees happy and productive That is why they go to the trouble and expense of sending them away on training courses Some courses have a direct connection to work, such as computer training, language skills and time management Other activities are said to help employees develop so-called 'soft skills', a popular example is team-building Climbing, canoeing, treasure hunts and sailing are just a few of the ways on offer to get employees together out of the office to discover new things about themselves and one another Companies can now forget rope courses and golf outings The cooking class approach to corporate team-building has caught on and cooking schools across the country are expanding to meet demand Last year, Hands On Gourmet, a company in San Francisco, tripled the number of chefs it has on call to 32 Cooking by the Book, acompany based in New York, did 178 team-building events last year, a 24% increase over the previous year 'This is a wonderful way to break the ice and get people familiar with each other while getting them to som ething as basic as cooking,' said Stephen Gibbs, a co-owner of Hands On Gourmet, whose corporate team-building business in the last year has increased to twenty events a month from an average of twelve 'Cooking events serve as an equaliser,' Mr Gibbs said, 'where the hierarchies of the office not always translate In the kitchen, it's not about top-down structure,' he said 'Everyone is working on the same level.' Bibby Gignilliat, the owner of Parties That Cook said the change of scenery makes people see their colleagues in a different light 'It breaks down your stereotype of people in the office,' Ms Gignilliat said 'You might not especially like someone you work with, but sud denly you're working on a recipe with them and you see they're a really good cook 'This is true of other team-bonding pursuits, of course And fortunatey most people are willing to give cooking a try, as the minimal level of competence in the kitchen is relatively low What's more, the kitchen can represent a microcosm of the working world, with a deadline, limited resources to work with and a requirement for cooperation Ms Gignilliat said that unlike the corporate world, where co-workers might be collaborating on a project for a year, in the cooking class' they can see results after an hour' Some of the most gratifying results can come from a cooking event with people who barely know one another Ms Gignilliat said she started doing cuisine-centred team-building eight years ago, when 40 or so executives arrived in San Francisco from Asia to negotiate a deal The local law firm they were working with setup a team-building class with Ms Gignilliatat the home of one of the lawyers Ms Gignilliat was sceptical at first 'I walked into the living room and they were stand ing in a circle, very formally, and no one was talking ,' she recalled She tried to break the silence with a cheerful, 'OK! Who wants to cook!' No response Once she managed to get the men to the kitchen and into aprons, she showed them how to make stuffed chicken and straw berry cheesecake 'By the end of the night, everyone was having fun,' she recalled Ms Gignilliat heard later that her class had been the high light of the group's two-week stay in San Francisco 'That's when I knew I was on to something ,' she said 'Food is a universal language and nothing brings people together better than creating a meal.' [Source: PREMIUM B2, Workbook, Pearson 2010] Question 14: In paragraph 5, what does Ms Gignilliat say is an advantage of cooking courses? A People get the satisfaction of seeing results in a short time B People remember the projects years after they finish thecourse C There aren't the same pressures as in normal working life D People quickly develop a high level of competence in the kitchen Question 15: In paragraph 6, Ms Gignilliat states that the course often works best with A large groups of executives from different countries B people who don’t know each other well C people who regularly work together on projects D people who know each other well Question 16: In paragraph 4, Bibby Gignilliat says that cooking classes help people to A form better relationships than other team-building courses B become better, more confident cooks C change their attitude to their colleagues D learn new ways of preparing food from each other Question 17: What did Ms Gignilliat discover after her first cooking course? A The group wanted to repeat the experience B It worked well as a team-building activity C The menu she selected was a popular choice D There was a demand for longer courses Question 18: According to the first paragraph, team-building courses are A too expensive for companies B directly related to the world of business C held in the place where people work D organised outside the place of work Question 19: Stephen Gibbs believes that A cooking is a good example of a hierarchical activity B cooking together reduces the differences in people’s status C people who give orders at work are also leaders in thekitchen D everyone has to an equal amount of work when cooking Question 20: What does the phrase caught on in paragraph mean? A became popular or fashionable B started to understand something C tried to get people involved D got better and reached a certain standard 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 21 to 26 CORALS Many of the most endangered coral species around the world are under severe pressure from the aquarium trade Corals are notoriously hard to (21) in captivity and therefore the trade is still (22) dependent on harvesting from the wild Trade in coral and coral reef species is substantial An estimated 30 million fish and 1.5 million live stony corals are removed from seas around the world every year The aquarium industry targets some 1,500 species of reef fish Many die in transit, leading collectors to gather even more animals to (23) for their losses Furthermore, many of the fish taken for the aquarium trade are captured using cyanide and other poisons The result, more often than not, is consumer fraud: aquarium fanciers frequently buy fish that are in the (24) of dying from the poisons used to capture them Sadly, international law has failed, and continues to fail to protect coral reefs and tropical fish from being (25) by a growing collector’s market The 21 st century will be the most important in the existence of coral reefs over the past 5,000 to 10,000 years Humans will make important decisions (either intentionally or by indecision) that wiIl (26) the fate of these fragile and crucially important ecosystems [Source: CPE USE OF ENGLISH, Virginia Evans, 2013] Question 21:A fabricate B propagate C manufacture D proliferate Question 22:A adequatelyB heavily C closely D amply Question 23:A settle B offset C counteract D compensate Question 24:A way B process C manner D action Question 25:A lessened B reduced C decimated D cut Question 26:A decide B choose C verify D validate Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 27: After the revolution, the ex-president eventually found a safe .in the Far East A haven B refuge C sanctuary D asylum Question 28: Financial help from his parents .James to complete his studies A eased B granted C provided D enabled Question 29: Union leaders called for .between themselves and the government A speeches B elections C debates D consultations Question 30: When her parents died, Brenda .of the house and all its contents A dispensed B discharged C disposed D discarded Question 31: In my opinion, it's only common to wear a seat belt in a car A wit B sense C judgement D intelligence Question 32: Scientists a carefully controlled experiment on the mystery virus A measured out B carried over C put up D carried out Question 33: Only the highest standards of conduct are for a man in his position A admissible B favourable C approving D accessible Question 34: The most important that he was responsible for was the use of video in teaching A novelty B reformation C innovation D introduction Question 35: There's nothing we can to change their decision We'll just have to .the best of the situation A have B give C take D make Question 36: The child's arm was swollen because he .by a bee A stung B had being stung C had been stung D had stung Question 37: Whenever my parents went out in the evening, I .the job of taking care of my younger brother A must have gotten B had better get C would get D should get Question 38: One .adults takes physical exercise at least once a week A in four B at four C with four D from four 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 39: The pupils are very excited because their school team has won the football championship A energetic B enthusiastic C thrilled D vehemently Question 40: I сап't believe these shoes have broken already; they cost аn аrm and а leg A have been worn out B are very expensive C cause difficulty to walking D are not good for walking in Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 41: ~ A: “Do you always wear perfume going out, Nancy?” ~ B: “ ” A Almost never, except on date B Quite cumbersome Mum tells me off for that C Never I often get wet on the way home D Certainly My skin gets sunburnt easily Question 42: ~ A: “ ” ~ B: “Just sound sleep and push-ups after rising.” A What can help to keep fit? B How can I keep myself intact? C Tell me what to after meals D What’s the best method to keep up her mood? 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 43: A supersonic airplane can fly faster than a speed of sound A faster than B a C supersonic D fly Question 44: Never in the history of humanity there have been more people living on this relatively small planet A there have B more people C in the history D living Question 45: Banks store cash in fireproof safes insured against fire, robberies, floods, theft, and natural disaster A robberies B safes insured C store cash D natural disaster 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 46: Tony never took any notice of the advice people gave him A Tony always paid no attention to the advice people gave him B Tony always ignores others' advice C Peoples' advice to Tony wasn't ever noticed D Tonly meant to make light of anyone's advice Question 47: I haven’t decided what sort of job I’d like to when I leave college A I haven't made sure of what sort of job I’d like to when I leave college B I don't care about what sort of job I’d like to when I leave college C I wonder whether I’d like to what sort of job when I leave college D I haven’t made up my mind about what the sort of job I’d like to when I leave college Question 48: Louise didn’t really feel like going out for a meal A Louise was too ill at ease to go out for a meal B Louise wasn’t really in the mood for going out for a meal C Louise was angered not to go out for a meal D Going out for a meal was not to Louise's taste Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: No proofs of the murder have been found The investigation took ten months A Despite ten months' investigation, no proofs of the murder have been found B Although no proofs of the murder have been found, the investigation took ten months C Taking ten months to investigate the murder, no proofs have been found D No matter how ten months long the investigation took, no proofs of the murder have been found Question 50: Dad tries to earn more Mum spends more on clothes and cosmetics A Because Dad tries to earn more, Mum spends more on clothes and cosmetics B Dad tries to earn more, so Mum spends more on clothes and cosmetics C The more Dad tries to earn, the more Mum spends on clothes and cosmetics D The more Dad tries to earn, the more clothes and cosmetics Mum spends The End ... three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 1:A destinationB presidential C considerate D apprehension Question 2:A supervisor B conditional C communicate... position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 1:A communicate B conditional C supervisor D persuasively Question 2:A presidential B apprehension C destination D considerate... position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 1:A supervisor B persuasively C conditional D communicate Question 2:A apprehension B presidential C destination D considerate