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(ID: 121588) 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.

OWNING A PET

The joys and tribulations of being a pet owner! During our lifetime most of us have some experience of either owning a pet or being in (26) _ contact with someone who does Is there such a thing as “the ideal pet”? If so what characterizes the ideal pet? Various (27) _ influence one’s choice of pet, from your reasons for getting a pet to your lifestyle For example, although quite a few pets are relatively cheap to buy, the cost of (28) _ can be considerable Everything must be (29) _ into account, from food and bedding, to vaccinations and veterinary bills You must be prepared to (30) _ time on your pet, which involves shopping for it, cleaning and feeding it Pets can be demanding and a big responsibility Are you prepared to exercise and (31) _ an animal or do you prefer a more independent pet? How much spare room do you have? Is it right to lock an energetic animal into a (32) _ space? Do you live near

a busy road which may threaten the life of your pet? Pets (33) _ as turtles and goldfish can be cheap and convenient, but if you prefer affectionate pets, a friendly cat or dog would be more (34) _ People get pets for a number of reasons, for company, security or to teach responsibility to children Pets can be affectionate and loyal and an excellent source of company as long as you know what pet (35) _ you and your lifestyle

Question 26: A tight B narrow C near D close

Question 27: A factors B facets C points D elements

Question 28: A maintenance B upbringing C raising D upkeep

Question 29: A held B considering C kept D taken

Question 30: A waste B occupy C take D spend

Question 31: A household B housekeep C housework D housetrain

Question 32: A reduced B detained C closed D confined

Question 33: A much B such C for D so

Question 34: A likely B suited C appropriate D good

Question 35: A suits B matches C fits D goes with

Take something into account = tính đến, đưa vào xem xét Everything must be taken into account = mọi thứ phải được tính đến

Suit = hợp với Match = ghép nối thành một cặp, một chiếc Fit = vừa vặn về kích cỡ Go with = đi với cái gì

EXERCISE 11 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT CHUYÊN SƠN LA LẦN 1- 2016

(126449) 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 55 to 64

The UK Government ensures that all schools in the UK(55) _ certain standards, and this includes independent schools as well as those that are (56) _ by the Government All qualifications are awarded by national agencies accredited by the Qualification and Curriculum Authority (QCA), (57) _ the quality of the qualifications you will gain is guaranteed

At many independent schools inEngland, you will be encouraged to take part (58) _ extracurricular activities to develop your hobbies and learn new skills, and you may be encouraged to take graded music exams (59) _ by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music The exam grades gained from these are widely accepted toward university entry (60) _

Independent schools do not usually offer vocationally focused qualifications but if you are (61) _ in these qualifications, you can find out more in the 'career-based and pre-university qualifications' section The (62) _ you pay to attend independent school, include your course fees, accommodation and may include some or all extracurricular activities Fees (63) _ from school to school and are at the discretion of the institution; there are no national standards You should expect to pay a minimum of £8,000 per year and fees can be (64) _ high as £25,000

Question 55: A notice B look C see D meet

Question 56: A run B shown C worked D indicated

Question 57: A if B because C although D so

Question 58: A for B on C in D into

Question 59: A offering B offer C to offer D offered

Question 60: A requirements B troubles C problems D questions

Question 61: A worried B excited C interested D concerned

Question 62: A fees B funds C donations D.bills

Question 63: A vary B exchange C transfer D interfere

Question 64: A far B as C much D more

Chất lượng được đảm bảo bởi Qualification and Curriculum Authority, cho nên (so) chất lượng bạn đạt được

sẽ được cam kết đảm bảo

EXERCISE 12 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT CHUYÊN SƯ PHẠM HÀ NỘI – 2016

(ID:116211)Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 01 to 10.

Early writing and Alphabets

When people first began to write, they did not use an alphabet Instead, they drew small pictures to (01) the objects they were writing about This was very slow because there was a different picture for(02) word

The Ancient Egyptians had a (03) of picture writing that was (04) hieroglyphics The meaning of this writing was forgotten for a very long time but in 1799 some scientists (05) a stone near Alexandria, in Egypt The stone had been there for (06) a thousand years It had both Greek and hieroglyphics on it and researchers were finally able to understand what the hieroglyphics meant

An alphabet is quite different (07) picture writing It (08) of letters or symbols that represent a sound and each sound is just part of one word The Phoenicians, (09) lived about 3,000 years ago, developed the modern alphabets It was later improved by the Roman’s and this alphabet is now used (10) throughout the world

Question 1: A notice B show C appear D mark

Question 2: A some B all C every D any

Question 3: A practice B manner C plan D system

Question 4: A known B called C described D referred

Question 5: A discovered B realized C delivered D invented

Question 6: A quite B more C over D already

Question 7: A at B from C before D between

Question 8: A consists B includes C contains D involves

Question 9: A which B whose C what D who

Question 10: A broadly B widely C deeply D hugely

EXERCISE 13 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT CHUYÊN SƯ PHẠM HÀ NỘI LẦN 2- 2016

(ID: 123293) 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 35 to 44.

Royal Residences

Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse are the official (35) _ of the Sovereign and, as such, serve as both home and office for The Queen, whose personal standard flies (36) _ Her Majesty is in residence

These buildings are used extensively for State ceremonies and Official entertaining and are opened to the (37) _ as much as these commitments allow They are furnished with fine pictures and (38) _

of art from the Royal Collection, which has been assembled over four centuries by successive sovereigns Many of the State Apartments and rooms at the official residences have been in continuous use since their conception and many of the works of art are (39) _ in the rooms for which they were originally

(40) _

The official residences are in (41) _use and the style and manner in which they are (42) _to visitors reflects their working status Rooms are kept as close to their normal (43) _as possible Inevitably, opening times are subject to change at short notice depending on circumstances

The Royal Collection, which is owned by The Queen as Sovereign in trust for her successors and the Nation,

is administered by the Royal Collection Trust to which a proportion of admission and other income from visitors is directed

The remainder of this income funds the majority of the cost of restoring Windsor Castle which was badly (44) _by fire in November 1992.

Question 35:A venues B residences C situations D occupation

Question 36: A whatever B however C whoever D whenever

Question 37: A humans B public C peoples D strangers

Question 38: A paintings B statues C works D jobs

Question 39: A created B explored C produced D displayed

Question 40: A instructed B intended C performed D guarded

Question 41: A local B national C regular D minor

Question 42: A designed B shown C given D taken

Question 43: A feature B location C destination D appearance

Question 44: A destroyed B ruined C damaged D collapsed

44 Đáp án: C

Damage (V) = gây thiệt hại be badly damaged = bị thiệt hại nặng nề

EXERCISE 14 ĐỀ THI THỬ CHUYÊN SPHN LẦN 3- 2016

(125085) 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 33 to 42

Magnets

A solid object that has the power to attract iron and some metals is called a magnet It does this through its magnetic field, a region of force surrounding it The (33) _ the magnet, the more intense is the field.Objects that are attracted to the magnet feel a force (34) _ as “magnetism” when they are inside the magnetic field This magnetic force can pass (35) _ some materials Even a weak magnet will attract a pin to the other side of a (36) of paper, for example

Magnets come in (37) shapes A familiar one is the curved horseshoes magnet There are also bar magnets in the form (38) _ disc or a stubby cylinder Every magnet has (39) poles, called north and south, at opposite ends of it: at the two ends of a horseshoes magnet, for example, or on the two sides

of a disc

Powerful magnets can be (40) _ by passing an electric current through wire coiled around a piece of iron The (41) _ is called and electromagnet Magnets are (42) in many household and everydaydevices They are also commonly used in industrial machinery, usually in the form of electromagnets

Question 33: A smaller B stronger C weaker D thinner

Question 34: A mentioned B called C known D said

Question 35: A through B away C outside D next

Question 36: A pane B block C pile D sheet

Question 37: A separate B different C unknown D identical

Question 38: A of B in C out D up

Question 39: A many B several C two D one

Question 40: A found B had C done D made

Question 41: A ending B result C conclusion D final

Question 42: A used B made C lived D unseen

“pass through”: di chuyển/truyền qua…

Nội dung của câu này là ứng dụng của nam châm, “to be used”: được sử dụng (để làm gì/trong lĩnh vực nào)

EXERCISE 15 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT HÀM LONG LẦN 2-2016

(ID: 118138)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.

Mobile phones emit microwave radio emissions Researchers are questioning whether exposure to these radio waves might (36) _ to brain cancer So far, the data are not conclusive The scientific evidence does not (37) _ us to say with certainly that mobile phones are categorically (38) _ On the other hand, current research has not yet (39) _ clear adverse effect associated with the prolonged use of mobile phones

Numerous studies are now going (40) _ in various countries Some of the results are contradictory butothers have shown an association between mobile phone use and cancer (41) _, these studies are preliminary and the issue needs further, long - term investigation

(42) _ the scientific data is more definite, it is prudent for people to try not to use mobile phone for long (43) _ of time Don't think that hands free phones are any safer either At the moment, research

is in fact showing the (44) _ and they may be just as dangerous It is also thought that young people (45) _ bodies are still growing may be at particular risk

Question 36: A cause B bring C produce D lead

Question 37: A make B let C able D enable

Question 38: A risky B secure C unhealthy D safe

Question 39: A proved B created C demonstrated D caused

Question 40: A on B about C through D by

Question 41: A While B Though C Additionally D However

Question 42: A Until B When C Provide D As

Question 43: A quantities B periods C amounts D intervals

Question 44: A way B truth C opposite D fact

Question 45: A whose B that C with D as

ĐÁP ÁN VÀ LỜI GIẢI CHI TIẾT

(ID: 113784) Đọc bài văn, chọn đáp án điền vào chỗ trống:

In this age of (30) telephone networks and electronic mail, it seems that fewer and even fewer people are taking time to sit down and write letters (31) friends and relatives For hundreds of years, letters were the only way to keep (32) people who were any distance away and letter-writing was seen as an important skill for all learned people (33)

Gradually, (34) , the importance of writing letters is decreasing to a point that majority of us have to (35) a special effort to turn out something worthwhile when we apply for a job or make a complaint In business circles the tendency is for routine communications to become shorter (36) clients may appreciate adetailed letter, an employee who sends out long letters is often regarded as (37) Many people prefer thetelephone in all circumstances and its speed is essential in many situations but

(38) have you put the telephone down, dissatisfied with what you have managed to say? I don’t think I’ll throw my (39) away yet

Câu 30: A advanced B progressive C highly-developed D all are correct

Câu 31: A for B with C from D to

Câu 32: A on good terms with B in step with C in contact with D in favour of

Câu 33: A mastered B to master C mastering D to be mastered

Câu 34: A for example B therefore C however D in short

Câu 35: A cause B do C make D create

Câu 36: A As though B Despite C Even though D However

Câu 37: A impossible B unusual C inefficient D unimportant

Câu 38: A how about B how much C how often D how long

Câu 39: A effort B letter C telephone D pen

Pen = bút (tượng trưng cho việc viết lách) Letter = thư Telephone = điện thoại

EXERCISE 17 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT LƯƠNG NGỌC QUYẾN LẦN 1- 2016

(ID: 125003) Read the following passage and mark the latter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 35 to 44.

Why is it that many teenagers have the energy to play computer games until late at night but can’t find the energy to get out of bed (35) for school? According to a new report, today’s generation of children are in danger of getting so (36) _ sleep that they are putting their mental and physical health

at (37) _ Adults can easily survive on seven to eight hours’ sleep a night, (38) _teenagers require nine or ten hours According to medical experts, one in five youngsters (39) anything between two and five hours’ sleep a night less than their parents did at their age

This (40) _ serious questions about whether lack of sleep is affecting children’s ability to concentrate

at school The connection between sleep deprivation and lapses in memory, impaired reaction time and poor concentration is well (41) _ Research has shown that losing as little as half an hour’s sleep a night can have profound effects (42) how children perform the next day A good night’s sleep is also crucial for teenagers because it is while they are asleep (43) they release a hormone that is essential for their ‘growth spurt’ (the period during teenage years when the body grows at a rapid rate) It’s true that they can, to some (44) , catch up on sleep at weekends, but that won’t help them when they are dropping off to sleep in class on a Friday afternoon

By Tim Falla and Paul A.Davies, Solutions Advanced OUP

Question 35 A behind time B about time C.in time D at time

Question 36 A few B less C much D little

Question 37 A jeopardy B threat C risk D danger

Question 38 A or B because C whereas D so

Question 39 A puts B gets C brings D makes

Question 40 A raises B rises C results D comes

Question 41 A organized B arranged C established D acquired

Question 42 A in B on C to D at

Question 43 A at which B which C where D that

Question 44 A rate B extent C level D point

To some extent = ở một mức độ nào đó

EXERCISE 18 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT LÝ THÁI TỔ LẦN 1- 2016

(ID:112853) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Throughout history people have always communicated with one another, not only by speech but also by movements of the hands and body It is, however, only (42) the last few years that these aspects of communication have been studied at all widely This type of communication is known as body language or non-verbal communication

People sometimes wonder (43) you can learn how body language works It is of course possible to read books on the subject but you also need to (44) time observing people’s movements A railway station is a particular good place for such observation, as here people can be seen openly expressing eagerness, sorrow, delight, impatience and many other human emotions by (45) _ of movement

If you turn down the sound on your television set and try to understand (46) _ is happening simply by watching the picture you will learn even more about communication (47) _ words By turning the sound back up every five (48) or so, it is possible to check how accurate your (49) is.

Having studied the art of body language you will have a definite (50) at a boring party You will be able to sit on your own for the whole evening and thoroughly enjoy yourself by both watching (51) interpreting the body language of all the other people there

Question 42: A with B during C for D on

Question 43: A that B how C what D whether

Question 44: A kill B spend C give D lose

Question 45: A means B gestures C health D postures

Question 46: A who B which C what D that

Question 47: A and B including C without D with

Question 48: A years B minutes C hours D months

Question 49:A expression B understanding C meaning D movement

Question 50: A benefit B favour C disadvantage D advantage

Question 51: A with B and C but D or

Understanding (noun) = sự hiểu biết

50 Đáp án D

Have an advantage at N/Ving = có lợi thế về cái gì

51 Đáp án B

Both… and… = vừa … vừa …

EXERCISE 19 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT LÝ THÁI TỔ LẦN 2- 2016

(ID: 118927 ) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 11 to 20.

In addition to the challenge to be excellent, American schools have been facing novel problems Theymust ….(11) … with an influx of immigrant children, many of whom speak little or no English They must respond to demands ….(12) ….the curriculum reflect the various cultures of all children Schools must make sure that students develop …(13) … skills for the job market, and they must consider the needs of

nontraditional students, such as teenage mothers

Schools are …(14)… these problems in ways that reflect the diversity of the US educational system They are hiring or training large numbers of teachers of English …(15)… a second language and, in some countries, setting up bilingual schools They are opening …(16)… the traditional European-centered

curriculum to embrace material from American, Asian, and other cultures

Schools are also teaching cognitive skills to the …(17)… 40 percent of American students who do not

go on to higher education In the …(18) of a recent report by the Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills, “A strong back, the willingness to work, and a high school diploma were once all that was necessary

to …(19) …

a start in America They are no longer A well-developed mind, a continued willingness to learn and the ability

to put knowledge to work are the new keys …(20) the future of our young people, the success of our business, and the economic well-being of the nation”

( Extracted from Info USA-CD Version)

Question 11 A do B stay C fight D cope

Question 12 A that B who C whether D what

Question 13 A base B basis C basic D basics

Question 14 A addressing B delivering C distributing D discharging

Question 15 A as B from C with D like

Question 16 A on B into C for D up

Question 17 A slightly B mostly C fairly D nearly

Question 18 A minds B directions C words D ways

Question 19 A make B take C get D bring

Question 20 A to B at C in D for

The key to something = chìa khóa cho cái gì, vấn đề quan trọng đối với cái gì

EXERCISE 20 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT NGÔ GIA TỰ LẦN 1 - 2016

(ID: 119836) Choose the word or phrase - A, B, C or D - that best completes the passage.

The most dominant and reliable features of facial expressions provide a constant channel of communication They can be shifty and evasive; convey hate, fear, and guilt; or (35) _ confidence, love, and support.Referred to as "mirrors of the soul" our eyes serve as the major decisive factor in (36) _ the spoken words The eyes of the man converse as (37) _ as their tongues, with the advantage that the ocular dialect needs (38) _ dictionary, but it is understood all over the world When the eyes say one thing, and the tongue another, a practiced man relies on eyes Except (39) _ extremely shy individuals, most people look for social acceptance by studying the eyes of others Eyes also can (40) _ indicate a

positive or a negative relationship People tend to look longer and more often at the people whom they trust, respect and care about than at those whom they doubt or (41) _ Normal eye dilation is not under control of the individual Personally characteristics such as introversion and extroversion also influence eye

behavior Eye behavior seems (42) particular importance and is generally used to indicate whether one

is open to communication This can be observed when a teacher asks the class a question: students who think they know the answer will generally (43) at the teacher, (44) students who do not know the answer will usually try to avoid eye contact

Câu 35: A report B replace C express D consider

Câu 36: A exchanging B transporting C changing D interpreting

Câu 37: A much B more C many D a lot

Câu 38: A no B nor C none D not

Câu 39: A for B in C with D of

Câu 40: A accuracy B accurate C accurately D inaccurate

Câu 41: A dislike B wait C love D long

Câu 42: A been B being C be D to be

Câu 43: A notice B think C aim D look

Câu 44: A as B while C so D Because

EXERCISE 21 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT NGÔ SĨ LIÊN LẦN 1- 2016

(ID:115709)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 35 to 44.

Speech is one of the most important (35) of communicating It consists of far more than just making noises To talk and also (36) to by other people, we have to speak a language ,that is, we have

to use combinations of (37) that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea

Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language Learning a language

properly is very (38) The basic (39) of English is not very large, and notonly about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite (40) But the more idea you can

(41) the more precise you can be about their exact meaning Words are the (42) thing weuse in communicating what we want to say The way we(43) the words is also very important Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (44) whether we are pleased or angry, for instance

HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI

35 Đáp án D

Way of Ving = cách thức làm gì đó

Show (v) = thể hiện ask = hỏi understand = hiểu know = biết

EXERCISE 22 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT NGÔ SĨ LIÊN LẦN 2- 2016

(ID:115989)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 35 to 44.

You will make the interview process easier for the employer if you prepare relevant information about

yourself Think about how you want to present your (35) , experiences, education, work style, skills, and goals Be prepared to supplement all your answers with examples that support the statements you make It is also a good idea to review your resume with a critical eye and (36) areas that an employermight see as limitations or want further information Think about how you can answer difficult' questions (37) and positively, while keeping each answer brief

An interview gives the employer a (38) to get to know you While you do want to market yourself

to the employer, answer each question with an honest (39)

Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses and professors Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that You should also be (40) If you are genuinely interested (41) the job, let the interviewer know that

One of the best ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that you have researched the

organization prior to the interview You can also (42) interest by asking questions about the job, theorganization, and its services and products The best way to impress an employer is to ask questions that build upon your interview discussion This shows you are interested and (43) close attention to the interviewer It is a good idea to prepare a few questions in advance, but an insightful comment based on yourconversation can make an even stronger statement At the (44) of an interview, it is

appropriate for you to ask when you may expect to hear; from the employer

Enthusiastic (adj) = nhiệt tình Be + adj

At the end of N = vào lúc cuối của cái gì Close (v) = đóng, khép Finish = hoàn thành Final (Adj) = cuối cùng

EXERCISE 23 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT NGUYỄN TRÃI- THÁI BÌNH LẦN 1- 2016

(ID: 120649) 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.

British families started going on holiday to the seaside around the middle of the 19th century The

invention of the railways (45) this possible The first holidaymakers were quite rich and went for their health and education The seaside was a place to be (46) of illness, and doctors recommended

bathing in the sea and drinking sea water Also to (47) their knowledge, families attended concerts and read books from the library

At that time, ordinary working people had very little time (48) work However, in 1871, the

government introduced four ‘Banking Holiday’ - national holiday days This (49) people to have a day ortwo out, which now and then gave them a taste for leisure and the seaside At first, they went on day-trips, taking (50) of special cheap tickets on the railways By the 1880s, rising incomes (51) that many ordinary workers and their families could have a week’s holiday at the seaside Rail fares were reduced and cheap hotels were built to (52) them Holidaymakers enjoyed being idle, sitting on the beach, bathing in the sea, and eating ice-cream Cheap entertainment was (53) offer and holidaymakers went to have fun

Today the English seaside (54) popular, with more than 18 million holidays taken there each year

Question 45: A got B had C let D made

Question 46: A recovered B improved C cured D remedied

Question 47: A add B increase C raise D spread

Question 48: A from B out C off D away

Question 49: A allowed B provided C opened D offered

Question 50: A opportunity B advantage C profit D benefit

Question 51: A meant B resulted C produced D caused

Question 52: A board B accommodate C lodge D cater

Question 53: A on B to C in D for

Question 54: A stays B continues C lasts D remains

Mean (that)… = có nghĩa là… Result in something/Ving = gây ra cái gì Produce = sản xuất Cause

something = gây ra cái gì

Remain + adj = duy trì ở tình trạng nào

EXERCISE 24 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT PHẠM CÔNG BÌNH LẦN 1- 2016

(ID: 119420) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word.

HEALTH AND HAPPINESS

Health experts suggest that ……[<1>]… healthy and happy, it’s important to keep our lives in balance Chinese philosophy, which has spanned thousands of years, uses the principles of yin and yang to explain the importance of balance in life Explained simply, yang represents the active elements of the universe, ……[<2>]… the yin represents the passive elements This expresses the importance of balance in ……[<3>]

… of living Today health experts agree that it’s important to have a balanced life For example, they’ve

said it’s necessary to have a balance between work and rest and to have a balanced exercise program ……

[<4>]… , I’m sure you’d agree that in our busy world, it’s not always easy to get and keep balance in our

lives

……[<5>]… business or study deadlines, many people work to excess, leaving little time at the end of their

busy day to spend with family and friends They eat fast - food and don’t get enough rest or recreation and

then suffer badly from the effects of stress It’s sad that this situation often happens when people believe that

access to ……[<6>]… is the answer to happiness instead of understanding the importance of balanced

living

While ambition can be a good thing, ……[<7>]… too much ambition can cause a person to become ‘out of

balance’ Of course it’s also unbalanced to spend too much time on entertainment and pleasure activities,

with little or no time ……[<8>]… to work or education Balance means allocating enough time for all the

important aspects of life, such as spending time with family and friends, working or studying, as well as

resting and relaxing

Experts now tell us that having balance in our life is the answer, not only to health and happiness, ……[<9>]

… to success If you’re balanced, you’ll have more energy and you’ll reach your ambitions in a more

relaxed fashion; with less stress So ……[<10>]… is your life? Do you need to allocate your time differently

to have better balance in your life?

Câu 22: A but it is the answer B also C and also

Câu 23: A how balanced B however balanced C what balance

HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI

14 Đáp án: D

Stay + adj = duy trì ở trạng thái nào, sống thế nào To V = để làm gì To stay healthy and happy = để sống

khỏe mạnh và hạnh phúc Preserve = duy trì, bảo tồn cái gì đó

Allocate something to something/Ving = phân phối cho, dùng cho việc gì Allocated là dạng quá khứ phân từ

- hình thức rút gọn của mệnh đề quan hệ dạng bị động “that is allocated” Spend + thời gian/tiền bạc + (on) N/Ving = dùng bao nhiêu thời gian tiền bạc vào việc gì Use something to V = dùng cái gì để làm gì

22 Đáp án: D

Not only … but also … = không những … mà còn… Not only to health and happiness, but also to success = không chỉ cho sức khỏe và hạnh phúc, mà còn cho sự thành công

23 Đáp án: A

How + adj + be + S + … ? -> câu hỏi mức độ thế nào Balanced (adj) = cân bằng How balanced is your life

= cuộc sống của bạn ở mức cân bằng nào?

EXERCISE 25 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT PHẠM CÔNG BÌNH LẦN 2- 2016

(126977) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 26 to 35.

COULD COMPUTER GAMES BE GOOD FOR YOU AFTER ALL

In Britain, the average young person now spends more money on games each year than on going to the cinema or renting videos But is this…… 26……a bad thing? For years, newspaper reports have been

………27… that children who spend too much time playing computer games become unsociable, bad- tempered, even violent as a…… 28…… But new research,………29……out in both Europe and the USA, suggests that the opposite may be true

Indeed, playing some of the more complicated games may help people of all ages to improve certain skills Researchers claim that this is because the games………30……the brain work harder in certain ways,

like…… 31……sounds and movements quickly and identifying what they are The fact that people play the games repeatedly…… 32…… that they get a lot of practice in these skills which are therefore likely to become highly developed

Social skills may benefit, too Researchers in Chicago think that fans of first- person shooter games……

33…… “Counterstrike” are better than non-players when it comes to building trust and co-operation, and that

this…… 34……them to make good friendships and become strong members of their communities So ratherthan…… 35…….up computer games, perhaps young people need to spend more time on them?

Question 26: A necessarily B certainly C fully D nearly

Question 27: A speaking B informing C telling D saying

Question 28: A product B result C reason D conclusion

Question 29: A worked B thought C turned D carried

Question 30: A make B force C push D keep

Question 31: A realizing B noticing C imagining D solving

Question 32: A means B asks C brings D causes

Question 33: A in order to B such as C due to D as well as

Question 34: A supports B helps C shows D serves

Question 35: A giving B ending C taking D stopping

“imagine” tưởng tượng

“solve”: giải quyết (1 vấn đề)

“give up”: từ bỏ, bỏ cuộc

EXERCISE 26 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT YÊN LẠC 2- 2016

(ID: 118179) Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions:

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

The Open University was created in 1968 to give people who cannot afford (1) _

attend regular courses of study, the opportunity of studying and (2)_ a university diploma or degree They study at home and their academic performance is assessed by (3) of written examinations or project work Most Open University students (4) in study while also holding down a job

or coping with a busy home life They study in order to update their job skills or for personal (5)

At the heart of most courses is a (6)_ of specially written and professionally printed textbooks and workbooks which students receive by post On many of the courses, students are expected to watch

television programmes on the BBC network, (7)_ are usually broadcast in the (8) hours

of the morning The (9) _ of these programmes is to develop and

broaden the study experience, (10) students do not have to rely only on the printed

material they are sent

Question 1 A to B in C with D for

Question 2 A obtain B to obtain C obtained D.obtaining

Question 3 A means B method C route D system

Question 4 A fit B take C put D join

Question 5 A satisfying B satisfaction C satisfactory D satisfied

Question 6 A club B heap C set D unit

Question 7 A what B which C who D that

Question 8 A first B early C initial D starting

Question 9 A end B aim C reason D cause

Question 10.A although B however C even though D so that

Tính từ đứng trước danh từ để bổ nghĩa cho danh từ đó Personal đứng trước danh từ satisfaction , có

nghĩa là sự thỏa mãn mang tính cá nhân

So that = để mà Although = even though = mặc dù However = tuy nhiên

EXERCISE 27 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT YÊN THẾ LẦN 2- 2016

(ID: 118712)Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the following blanks from 26 to 35.

Health is something we tend to (26) _ when we have it When our body is doing well, we are hardly

(27) of it But illness can come, even (28) _ we are young In fact, childhood has been a very susceptible time Many diseases attack children in particular, and people know very little (29) to cure them once they struck The result was that many children died About a century ago, (30) _, scientists found out about germs, and then everything changed The (31) _ of many diseases was found,

and cures were developed As this medical discovery spread, the world became (32) safer for

children The result is that (33) _ a hundred years ago, the average man lived for 35 years,

nowadays, in many areas of the world, people can (34) to live for 75 years And what do we expect bythe year 2020 ? Undoubtedly, medical science will continue to (35) Some people will be able to avoidmedical problems that are unavoidable today

Câu 26: A throw away B ignore C give up D forget

Câu 27: A keen B awake C concerned D aware

Câu 28: A if B while C when D so

Câu 29: A when B how C which D what

Câu 30: A therefore B moreover C however D although

Câu 31: A reason B origin C source D cause

Câu 32: A quite B more C very D much

Câu 33: A why B where C when D whereas

Câu 34: A expect B desire C want D hope

Câu 35: A speed up B run C accelerate D advance

Advance (v) = tiến triển, phát triển speed up = tăng tốc run = chạy accelerate = rảo bước, tăng nhanh

EXERCISE 31 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT ĐÀO DUY TỪ LẦN 9- 2016

( 146223) 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.

Schools in the United States have not always had a large number of libraries As (42) as 1958

about half of the public schools in the United States had no libraries at all The (43) of public school libraries increased dramatically when the federal government passed the Elementary and Secondary

Education Act of 1965, (44) provided funds for school districts to improve their education programs and facilities, including their libraries (45) , many educators claim that since the legislation was

passed federal spending has not increased sufficiently to meet the rising (46) of new library

technologies such as computer databases and Internet access

Because the federal government provides only limited funds to schools, individual school districts (47)

on funds from local property taxes to meet the vast majority of public school expenses Therefore, the

libraries of public schools tend to reflect the (48) capabilities of the communities in which they are located Districts in wealthy suburbs often have fully staffed libraries (49) abundant resources,

spacious facilities, and curricular and instructional support In (50) , school districts in many poor areashouse their libraries in ordinary classrooms or in small rooms The libraries in such areas are generally staffed by volunteers, who organize and (51) books that are often out-of-date, irrelevant, or damaged

Question 42: A frequently B recently C freshly D newly

Question 43: A digit B amount C number D numeral

Question 44: A that B who C which D this

Question 45: A Otherwise B Therefore C Consequently D Nevertheless

Question 46: A fine B fee C cost D sum

Question 47: A go B come C rely D stay

Question 48: A economical B educational C financial D political

Question 49: A for B with C on D by

Question 50: A contrast B converse C contrary D conflict

Question 51: A maintain B obtain C contain D attain

HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI

42.B

As recently as 1958 khoảng vào năm 1958

Nevertheless: tuy nhiên

Tuy nhiên một số học giả cho rằng từ khi đạo luật này( đạo luật trích ngân sách nhà nước để trang bị cho các thư viện trong nước) được thông qua ngân sách nhà nước đã không tăng lên đáng kể nữa…

Attain: đạt được, lấy về, thu gom

Ở những tỉnh nhỏ các trường học thu gom sách cũ, hư hỏng và không còn dùng nữa

EXERCISE 29 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT NGUYỄN QUANG DIÊU 17/6/2016

[144848] 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.

One of the most important (3) _ of a standardized test is time You'll only be allowed a certain number

of minutes for each section, so it is very important that you use your time (4) _ The most important time strategy is pacing yourself Before you begin, take just a few seconds to survey the test, noting the

(5) _of questions and the sections that looks easier than the rest Then, make a rough time schedule based (6) _ the amount of time available to you Mark the halfway point on your test and make a note beside that mark of the time when the testing period is half over

Once you begin the test, continue moving If you work slowly in an attempt to (7) _ fewer mistakes, your mind will become bored and begin to wander You'll end up with far (8) _ mistakes if you're not concentrating If you take too long to answer questions that stump you, you may end up (9) _ out of time before you finish So don't stop for difficult questions Skip them and move on You can come back to them later (10) _ you have time A question that takes you five seconds to answer counts as much as one that takes you several minutes, so pick up the easy points first (11) _, answering the easier

questions first helps build your confidence and gets you in the testing groove If you're a little ahead, you

know you're on track and may even have a little time left to check your work If you're a little behind, you haveseveral choices You can pick up the pace a little, but do this only if you can do it (12) _

Question 12:A comfortable B uncomfortable C comfortably D uncomfortably

EXERCISE 30 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT SỞ GD&ĐT HÀ NỘI 2016

(ID: 129829)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.

What’s your dream? Touring castles in Scotland? Walking on the Great Wall of China? Working to improve the lives of women in rural Uganda? If you’re thinking of studying (30) _, there’s no end

to the places you can go, things you can see, and subjects you can study At many top schools, such as Duke, Tufts, or Brown, over a third of the junior class take the opportunity to complete part of their

(31) _outside of the United States Even if your school doesn’t have an extensive study abroad program, you can often get credit from a different school

Multiple benefits accrue to those who spend significant (32) _in another country, and a significant proportion of students see the experience as an important (33) _of their college years You’re likely to have fun But if you’re also thinking about study abroad as a way to gain a critical career advantage, read on You’ll find that all foreign experiences are not created equal in the minds of employers Employers are looking for graduates who can (34) _well with others, both in person and in writing They know the (35) _of cross-cultural understanding and an appreciation for different points of view They gravitate toward students who demonstrate maturity, initiative, and (36) _ All

of these assets can be demonstrated through study abroad, but it’s going to be much (37) _to setyourself apart if you’ve taken the easy route

It’s not hard to find the “easy route”: that’s the one where you go with your friends to another country; all the arrangements are made for you by the school—including the American-style apartment where you live with your classmates In this scenario, it doesn’t (38) _which country you go to because all your classes will be in English, and possibly even taught by your American professors You’ll undoubtedly have a somewhat different experience, but to do the “easy route” is to forego some of the major (39) _of your time away

30 A away B outdoor C outside D abroad

31 A educator B educating C education D educations

32 A time B lifetime C moment D period

33 A way B thing C part D terminal

34 A communicate B work C talk D do

35 A relation B link C reason D importance

36 A creating B creation C creativity D creative

37 A faster B shorter C harder D quicker

38 A matter B show C problem D trouble

39 A waste B advantages C experience D giving

See the experience as an important part = coi kinh nghiệm như là một phần quan trọng Way = cách,

phương thức Thing = thứ Terminal = kì, giai đoạn

Dịch: tất cả các đặc tính này có thể được chứng minh qua quá trình du học, nhưng nó sẽ khó hơn nhiều để

tách mình ra, nổi bật nếu bạn chọn một cách thức dễ dàng Việc nổi bật bản thân sẽ là “khó hơn”, không thể

là “nhanh hơn”, hay “ngắn hơn”

38 Đáp án: A

It doesn’t matter + từ để hỏi (which/what/how/where…) + S –V = Việc… nào là không quan trọng It doesn’t matter which country you go to = việc bạn đi tới nước nào là không quan trọng

39 Đáp án: B

Some + of + danh từ số nhiều = một số trong các… Ở đây chỉ có “advantages” là số nhiều Some of the major advantages = một số trong các lợi ích chính

EXERCISE 31 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT SƠ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC LẦN 2- 2016

(130866) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to

indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

THE BOOK IN THE 21st CENTURY

How many times in the last hundred years or so have people talked of the imminent death of the book? Filmswere an early threat because they were so effective at telling stories in a visual way Next there was radio, (26) stepped into the mid-twentieth century and provided such an alternative to books as drama, documentaries and discussions When television arrived, many people believed that it would finish the book off Nowadays, (27) the threat by TV, the book is thought to be endangered by computers and the Internet, and by other technological attractions (28) theCD and the video game, too

Surely there are now reasons why (29) book ought to be dead, or at least very badly injured If so, why does it not show proper respect for these reportedly less literate times (30) die out? There is clearly more than a single answer to this question Firstly, we have more leisure time than we(31) to, and people are generally living longer, which means there is more time to do more (including reading books)

As (32) as this, there is the strength of the book as a tradition We are all too dismissive of traditions in our modern world, but they can have very strong pull(33) us

Added to this, the book is such a practical tool: it doesn't cost too (34) , it is usually small enough to carry around, and it can easily be (35) We will never go without books, because they have served us so well for

so long

Question 34 A many B more

HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI

26 B

“which” là mệnh đề quan hệ, thay thế cho radio ở phía trước dấu phảy

27 B

“besides” = moreover, in addtion to: thêm vào đó, bên cạnh đó

Khác với “beside”: bên cạnh (vị trí)

“too much”: quá nhiều

Khi đi cùng giá cả thì dùng much chứ không dùng many, more hay less

35 D

“revisit”: nhìn lại/thăm lại

Trong ngữ cảnh này có thể dịch là đọc lại cuốn sách nào đó

EXERCISE 32 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT ĐA PHÚC LẦN 2 - 2016

* [133279] Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of blanks

When you read something in a foreign language, you frequently come across words you do not (45) understand Sometimes you (46) the meaning in a dictionary and sometimes you guess The strategy youadopt depends very much upon the (47) of accuracy you require and the time at your disposal

If you are the sort of person who tends to turn to the dictionary frequently, it is (48) _remembering that every dictionary has its limitations Each definition is only an approximation and one builds up an accurate picture

of the meaning of a word only after meeting it in a (49) of contexts It is also important to recognize the special dangers of dictionaries that translate from English into your native language and vice versa If you must use a dictionary, it is usually far safer to (50) an English- English dictionary

In most exams you are not permitted to use a dictionary (51) you are allowed to use one, it is very time- consuming to look up words, and time in exams is usually limited You are, (52) , forced to guess themeaning of unfamiliar words

When you come across unknown words in an exam text, it is very easy to panic However, if you develop efficienttechniques for guessing the meaning, you will(53) a number of possible problems and help yourself

to understand far more of the text than you at first likely

Two strategies which may help you guess the meaning of a word are: using contextual clues, both within the sentence and outside, and making uses (54) _ clues derived from the formation of the word

Question 45 A totally B wholly C fully D complete

Question 46 A examine B inspect C check D control

Question 47 A degree B level C extent D range

Question 48 A valuable B worth C vital D essential

Question 49 A diversity B multiple C variety D variation

Question 50 A consult B inquire C survey D infer

Question 51 A Provided B Even if C In case D Although

Question 52 A but B however C so that D therefore

Question 53 A overcome B surpass C get on D go over

Question 54 A on B about C of D with

Make use of: tận dụng

EXERCISE 33 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT TRẦN PHÚ- HOÀN KIẾM 2016

(130742) 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 blank from 52 to 61

Tomatoes – the whole truth

Leading scientists have (52) _ that tomatoes can be of great benefit to our health A lot of research has been (53) out in recent years It’s the whole tomato (54) _ may lower cancer risks, not individual compounds, (55) _ to new research Experts have discovered that taking the antioxidant lycopene – (56) is found in tomatoes, but is increasingly popular (57) _ a health food suppplement because of its link to a reduced risk of cancer – did not work as (58) _ as eating whole tomatoes Scientists believe people (59) eat them in pastas, salads, tomato juice and pizza Recent finding suggests that the risks (60) _ poor eating habits cannot be reserved with a pill

We shouldn’t (61) easy solutions to a complex problem

Question 52: A shouted B announced C called D told

Question 53: A taken B looked C carried D made

Question 54: A that B who C where D whom

Question 55: A depending B discussing C suggesting D according

Question 56: A when B which C while D what

Question 57: A to B on C as D from

Question 58: A more B well C good D better Question 59: A must B would C should D.did

Question 60: A on B for C to D of

Question 61: A experience B inspect C.expect D direct

HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI

52 B

“announce”: công bố, thông báo

“shout”: kêu la, la hét

Cấu trúc nhấn mạnh “It is…that…”

Thành phần này có hoặc bỏ đi đều không ảnh hưởng đến nghĩa của câu

Phía trước có động từ work, vì thế ở đây nên dùng một trạng từ

“well” là trạng từ của good

“expect”: mong đợi

Chúng ta không nên mong đợi giải pháp dễ dàng cho một vấn đề phức tạp

EXERCISE 34 ĐÈ THI THỬ BẮC GIANG 4/2016

(127537 ) 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 35 to 44.

Here are tips that help succeed in your job interview:

Always arrive early If you do not know (35) the organization is located, call for exact directions (36) advance Leave some extra time for any traffic, parking, or (37) events If you are running late, call right away and let someone know The best time to arrive is approximately 5 - 10 minutes early Give (38) the time to read your resume one more time, to catch your breath, and to be ready for the interview Once you are at the office, treat everyone you encounter with respect Be (39) to everyone

as soon as you walk in the door

Wear a professional business suit This point should be emphasized enough First (40) are extremelyimportant in the interview process Women should (41) wearing too much jewelry or make up Men should avoid flashy suits or wearing too much perfume It is (42) important that you feel comfortable While a suit is the standard interview attire in a business environment, if you think it is (43) informal environment, call before and ask Regardless, you can never be overdressed (44) you are wearing a tailored suit

Question 35: A why B when C where D that

Question 36: A with B in C on D for

Question 37: A expected B unexpected C unexpectedly D expectedly

Question 38: A you B your C yours D yourself

Question 39: A pleasant B happy C disappointed D excited

Question 40: A attentions B attendances C impressions D pressures

Question 41: A avoid B suggest C enjoy D mind

Question 42: A too B also C either D so

Question 43: A a B an C the D no article

Question 44: A as if B why C unless D if

“unexpected”: không dự đến, không lường đến, ngoài ý muốn

Nguyên nhân – kết quả: Nếu bạn mặc bộ đồ được may đo, bạn không thể ăn mặc quá diện được

EXERCISE 35 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT SỞ GD&ĐT BẮC NINH 2016

143593 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 16 to 25.

Over the last few years, the use of the Internet has increased dramatically in French schools, offices, and homes and this trend continues to grow Who could have imagined, even in the last decade, that we would

be able to (16) our friends, colleagues and clients around the world simply through the (17) of a mouse and a modem? There is no doubt, like any invention, that the Internet can be used for good or bad but it is here to stay and has (18) the way we communicate

In the world of business, no corporation can be competitive unless it (19) access to the Internet

It has become essential to advertise your product and service in this way and an increasing number of companies are using this opportunity to reach a greater number of (20) consumers Indeed, the bigger the website is, (21) professional the company seems to be

Similarly in education, the opportunities that the Internet can (22) are vast More and more students are (23) on the Internet for their research; for instance, a physics undergraduate in Paris can download information from a university library in the United States in minutes From the latest research in scientific and linguistic fields to new theories in psychology and history, all this may be published

on the world-wide web

What will be the future for the Internet in France? It has been (24) that 60% of homes and 50% business will have access to the Internet within five years Children, students and professionals will be able

to (25) and explore the world as they have never done before

Question 16: A contact B stay in touch C keep touch D talk

Question 17: A click B running C tick D clap

Question 18: A been changed B revolutionized C adapted D modified

Question 19: A gets B approaches C downloads D uses

Question 20: A would-be B potential C competent D future

Question 21: A the most B more and more C more D the more

Question 22: A take B support C miss D provide

Question 23: A relying B working C downloading D surfing

Question 24: A estimated B calculated C claimed D announced

Question 25: A log off B take on C log on D switch on

HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI

16 A – contact someone (liên lạc với ai đó)

17 A – click of a mouse (cái nhấp chuột)

18 D – modify (thay đổi nho nhỏ cho phù hợp)

19 A – get access to the Internet (truy cập vào Internet)

20 B – potential consumer (người tiêu dùng tiềm năng)

21 D – cấu trúc so sánh kép double comparison : The + comparative + S + V the + comparative + S + V

22 D – provide (cung cấp, đem lại cho)

23 B – work for something (làm việc cho cái gì đó)

24 A – estimate (ước chừng, không chắc chắn) Những từ còn lại đều mang tính chắc chắn => không dùng được

25 C – log on (truy cập)

EXECISE 36 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT NAM ĐỊNH LẦN 2 -2016

(ID: 140573 )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 33 to 42.

Everyone wants to reduce pollution But the pollution problem is (33) complicated as it is serious It is complicated (34) much pollution is caused by things that benefit people (35) , exhaust from automobiles causes a large percentage of air pollution But the automobile (36) transportation for millions of people Factories discharge much (37) the material that pollutes the air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people

Thus, to end (38) _ greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to (39) using many things that benefit them Most of the people do not want to do that, of course But pollution can be (40) reduced in several ways Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the

(41) of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause Governments can pass and enforce laws that (42) businesses and traffic to stop, or to cut down on certain polluting activities