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In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people.. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication – having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and

ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 4 THPT QUỐC GIA 2017

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 10.

If you want to prepare yourself for great achievement and have more to (1) _ to your education or your work, try reading more books (2) up some of the interestingly informative books and search for well-researched material that can help you grow

We should (3) our children to read more books and (4) less time watching TV Some people have commented that this is inconsistent “Why is the written word a superior way to get information than television?”.That is (5) interesting point of view worth further (6) _ Reading is a skill that is in much greater demand than the demand for watching TV There are no jobs that (7) _ a person to be able to watch TV but reading is an integral part of many jobs The written word is an incredibly flexible and efficient way of communication You can write something down and,

in no time, it can be (8) _ to many different people Not only that, we can (9 _ vast amounts of information through reading in a very short time A good reader can acquire more information in reading for two hours than someone watching TV can acquire in a full day You are able to gain a lot of information quickly because you are a fast reader with good (10) skills It will save you massive amounts of time and you will be able to assimilate vast quantities of information

Question 6 A exploration B explore C explorer D explorative

Question 8 A submitted B communicated C handed D sent

Question 10 A apprehension B enjoyment C entertainment D comprehension

Question 11. _ parents of Thomas claimed that he was at _ home at the time of robbery.

Question 12.Nowadays children prefer history in more practical ways.

Question 13.The discovery was a major for research workers.

Question 14.I accidentally Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday.

A.lost touch with B kept an eye on C.paid attention to D caught sight of

Question 15.Jane: “It’s going to rain.” – Mary: “ .”

A.I hope not so B.I hope not C.I don’t hope so D I don’t hope either

Question 16. appear, they are really much larger than the Earth.

A.Small as the stars B.The stars as small C As the small stars D Despite of the small stars

Question 17.Their house is near the Cathedral.

Question 18.In the United States the states but Hawaii is an island.

Question 19.I know his name, but I can’t recall it at the moment It’s on the tip of .

Question 20.I’m not particular I’ll wear of your dresses that fits me.

Question 21.Tom: “Which is more important? Luck or effort?” – Mary: “Luck is effort.”

A.on the same importance C.the same importance as

B.as the same importance as D.of the same importance as

Question 22.His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else’s point of view He is very .

A.narrow-minded B.kind-hearted C.open-minded D.absent-minded

Question 23.It’s a good idea to see your doctor regularly for .

A.a revision B.a check-up C an investigation D a control

Question 24.Jordan: “ ” – Jim: “No, thanks.”

A.Would you want another drink? C.Can you help me with this?

B.Would you care for another drink? D Come in, please!

Question 25.British and Australian people share the same language, but in other respects they are as different as .

A.cats and dogs B.salt and pepper C.chalk and cheese D here and there

Question 26.(A)Usually(B)the climate in mountainous areas becomes (C)much windy(D)at higher altitudes.

Question 29 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning

The members of the orchestra has arrived an hour prior to the performance for a short rehearsal.

Question 30 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning

I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are home and dry.

A.have been successful B.have not got wet C have got no water D have got home dry

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 39.

Millions of people are using cell phones today In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one In many

countries, cell phones are very popular with young people They find that the phones are more than a means of communication

– having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected

The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones In England, there has been

a serious debate about this issue Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas They say that

there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health

On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones Signs

of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment In one case, a traveling

salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss He couldn’t remember even simple tasks He would often forget the name of his own son This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer’s doctor didn’t agree

What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation High-tech machines can detect very

small amounts of radiation from mobile phones Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about

As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it’s best to use mobile phones less often Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time Use your mobile phone only when you really need it Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health So for now, it’s wise not to use your mobile phone too often

Question 31.The most suitable title for the passage could be .

A “The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular” B.“Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time”

C.“The Way Mobile Phones Work” D.“Technological Innovations and Their Price”

Question 32.According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because .

A they make them look more stylish B they are indispensable in everyday communications

C.they keep the users alert all the time D they cannot be replaced by regular phones

Question 33.The changes possibly caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with .

A.the mobility of the mind and the body C.the arteries of the brain

B.the resident memory D.the smallest units of the brain

Question 34.According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is .

A.their radiant light B.their power of attraction C their raiding power D their invisible rays

Question 35.According to the writer, people should .

A never use mobile phones in all cases B.only use mobile phones in medical emergencies

C.keep off mobile phones regularly D.only use mobile phones in urgent cases

Question 36.Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may .

A.damage their users’ emotions C change their users’ social behaviours

B.cause some mental malfunction D change their users’ temperament

Question 37.The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often, .

A.suffered serious loss of mental ability C abandoned his family

B.had a problem with memory D could no longer think lucidly

Question 38.The word “means” could be best replaced by .

Question 39 The word “potentially”is closet in meaning to .

Question 40.The phrase “negative publicity” most likely means .

A information on the lethal effects of cell phones B.the negative public use of cell phones

C.widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones D.poor ideas about the effects of cell phones

KEY TEST 4

1 contribute TO sth: cống hiến, góp phần

2 pick up: lựa chọn

3 encourage sb TO do sth: khuyến khích ai làm gì; suggest sth (to sb): gợi ý cái gì cho ai

4 spend time DOING sth: dành thời gian làm gì; waste time (in) DOING sth: lãng phí thời gian cho việc gì

5 an đứng trước nguyên âm; giới thiệu một điểm mới, chưa đề cập trước đó trong bài

6 cần điền DANH TỪ chỉ sự vật, exploration (n) sự khám phá

7 require sb to do sth: yêu cầu ai làm gì

8 communicate sth to sb: truyền tải, chia sẻ cái gì với ai → (bị động) sth is communicated to sb

9 digest (v) tiêu hoá (thức ăn)/ suy nghĩ, suy ngẫm

10 comprehension skills: kĩ năng đọc hiểu

11.

12 Ta cóprefer sb/sth TO do sth, ở câu này, cần dùng bị động.

13 breakthrough (n) bước đột phá; break-in (n) vụ đột nhập; breakdown (n) sự hỏng hóc, đổ vỡ, suy sụp; breakout (n)

cuộc vượt ngục

14 catch sight of: bắt gặp, thoáng nhìn thấy; keep an eye on: để mắt đến

15 I hope not: Tôi hi vọng là không

16 Cấu trúc cô đã cho trong key của mock test 6, câu 12.

17 Dịch: Nhà của họ ở đâu đó gần nhà thờ.

18 Ta có None of/ No + N (số nhiều)/ N (số ít)/ N (không đếm được) nghĩa là không có cái nào.Trong câu này loại

đáp án D vì không có of sau no.Loại đáp án B vì cùng có nghĩa là không có cái nào nhưng neither of thường dùng cho 2 đối tượng còn none of dùng cho nhiều đối tượng.

19 on the tip of tongue: sắp nghĩ ra, sắp nhớ ra rồi

20 any one (one chỉ dress): bất cứ cái nào

21 be important = be of the importance: quan trọng

22 narrow-minded (adj) bảo thủ; kind-hearted (adj) tốt bụng; open-minded (adj) cầu tiến, ham học hỏi;

absent-minded (adj) lơ đãng, hay quên

23 a check-up: kiểm tra sức khoẻ

24 care for = like

25 IDM: chalk and cheese: khác nhau hoàn toàn; be raining cats and dogs: mưa xối xả; salt and pepper: muối tiêu

(màu tóc); here and there: khắp mọi nơi

26.→ much more windy (so sánh hơn vì tiếp theo đó có từ higher)

27 B trọng âm ở âm tiết thứ nhất; A, C, D âm tiết thứ 2.

28 C trọng âm ở âm tiết thứ 3; A, B, D âm tiết thứ 2.

29 prior to = before: trước

30 home and dry = successful (adj) thành công

31.

32 Tác giả đưa ra sự tiện lợi, hữu ích của điện thoại di động, đồng thời cũng nêu lên những tác hại mà nó có thể gây

ra cho con người

33 Đoạn 1: “In many countries, cell phones are very popularwith young people They find that the phones are more

than a means ofcommunication – having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected”

34 Câu đầu đoạn 3: “On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who

use mobile phones”

35 Câu đầu đoạn 4: “What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation”.

36 Đoạn cuối: “Use your mobile phone only when you really need it Mobile phones can be very useful and

convenient, especially in emergencies”

35+36 Đoạn 3: “In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss He

couldn’t remember even simple tasks He would often forget the name of his own son This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer’s doctor didn’t agree”

37 means = method (n) phương tiện, cách thức

38 potentially = possibly (adv) có thể, có khả năng

39 negative publicity: việc làm cho công chúng biết đến những mặt tiêu cực của cái gì