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ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017
(Đề gồm có 04 trang) MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 000
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
TNPT 79 MASTER COPY ~ WITH KEY
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.
A trend that has emerged recently is the sharing of childcare (1) between husband and wife Young couples will try
to arrange their work schedules so that they work opposite hours or shifts in order that one parent is always home withthe children Since childcare is expensive, this saves money for the young couple trying to establish themselves andprovide a secure environment for the family Husband and wife may also share household chores Some fathers are just
as capable as mothers at cooking dinner, changing and bathing the baby, and doing the laundry
In some cases, the woman’s salary is for family (2) and the father becomes the "househusband." These cases arestill fairly rare One positive trend, however, is that fathers seem to be spending more time with their children In a recentsurvey, 41% of the children sampled said they spend equal time with their mothers and fathers "This is one of our mostsignificant cultural changes," says Dr Leon Hoffman, who co-directs the Parent Child Center at the New YorkPsychoanalytic Society In practice, for over 30 years, Hoffman has found "a very dramatic difference in the involvement
of the father in everything from care-taking to general decision (3) around kids' lives."
Another factor has recently been added to the childcare formula The number of people who work from home nearlyfull-time rose 23% from the last decade The (4) of technology - computers, faxes, teleconferencing - has made iteasier for at-home workers to be constantly in touch Will this new flexibility in the workforce bring a positive changefor the (5) of children? Only time will tell
Question 1:A abilities B techniques C possibilities D responsibilities Question 2:A expenses B payment C fees D fares
Question 3:A making B giving C creating D holding
Question 4:A access B accessibility C accessible D accessibly
Question 5:A well-being B interests C comfort D security
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 6: I knew he was only flattering me because he wanted to borrow some money.
Question 7: The kidnapper gave himself up to the authorities.
A confided himself B surrendered C accommodated himself D went up
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 8: It is certain that the new cuts will worry the staff.
A The new cuts certainly worry the staff.
B The new cuts are bound to worry the staff.
C The new cuts will be certainly worry the staff.
D The new cuts will be bound to worry the staff.
Question 9: Much to my astonishment, I found his lecture on wildlife conservation extremely interesting.
A I was fascinated by what he said in his lecture on wildlife conservation though I hadn’t expected to be.
B I hadn’t expected him to lecture on wildlife conservation, but he spoke well.
C It was at his lecture on wildlife conservation that I realized I needed to study it.
D Contrary to my expectations, his lecture on wildlife conservation was the most fascinating of all.
Question 10: Although he was able to do the job, he wasn’t given the position.
A Because he couldn’t do the job, he wasn’t given the position.
B The position wasn’t given to him in spite of his ability to do the job.
C He was given neither the job nor the position.
D He got the position despite being unable to do the job.
Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the preposition of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 11:A photograph B separate C recommend D hurricane
Question 12:A tonight B control C purpose D involve
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 13: Digital clocks, however precise, they cannot be perfectly accurate because the earth’s rotation changes
slightly over years
Trang 2Question 14: My sister told me that she had met my teacher at the supermarket yesterday.
Question 15: On the floor of the Pacific Ocean is hundreds of flat-topped mountains more than a mile beneath sea
level
Read the following passage and mark the letters A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions.
Scientists do not yet thoroughly understand just how the body of an individual becomes sensitive to a substance that isharmless or even wholesome for the average person Milk, wheat, and egg, for example, rank among the most healthfuland widely used foods Yet these foods can cause persons sensitive to them to suffer greatly At first, the body of theindividual is not harmed by coming into contact with the substance After a varying interval of time, usually longer than
a few weeks, the body becomes sensitive to it, and an allergy has begun to develop Sometimes it's hard to figure out if
you have a food allergy, since it can show up so many different ways Your symptoms could be caused by many other
problems You may have rashes, hives, joint pains mimicking arthritis, headaches, irritability, or depression The mostcommon food allergies are to milk, eggs, seafood, wheat, nuts, seeds, chocolate, oranges, and tomatoes Many of theseallergies will not develop if these foods are not fed to an infant until her or his intestines mature at around seven months.Breast milk also tends to be protective Migraines can be set off by foods containing tyramine, phenathylamine,monosodium glutamate, or sodium nitrate Common foods which contain these are chocolate, aged cheeses, sour cream,red wine, pickled herring, chicken livers, avocados, ripe bananas, cured meats, many Oriental and prepared foods (readthe labels!) Some people have been successful in treating their migraines with supplements of B-vitamins, particularlyB6 and niacin Children who are hyperactive may benefit from eliminating food additives, especially colourings, and
foods high in salicylates from their diets A few of these are almonds, green peppers, peaches, tea, grapes This is the diet
made popular by Benjamin Feingold, who has written the book "Why your Child is Hyperactive" Other researchers havehad mixed results when testing whether the diet is effective
Question 16: The topic of this passage is
A reactions to foods B a good diet C food and nutrition D infants and allergies Question 17: The word "symptoms" is closest in meaning to
Question 18: The author states that the reason that infants need to avoid certain foods related to allergies has to do
with the infant's
A lack of teeth B poor metabolism
C inability to swallow solid foods D underdeveloped intestinal tract
Question 19: According to the article the Feingold diet is NOT
A verified by researchers as being consistently effective
B available in book form
C beneficial for hyperactive children
D designed to eliminate foods containing certain food additives
Question 20: The word "these" refers to
A food additives B food colourings C foods high in salicylates D innutritious foods Question 21: According to the passage, the difficulty in diagnosing allergies to foods is due to
A the vast number of different foods we eat
B lack of a proper treatment plan
C the similarity of symptoms of the allergy to other problems
D the use of prepared formula to feed babies
Question 22: Which of the following was a suggested treatment for migraines in the passage?
A Avoiding all Oriental foods B Using Vitamin B in addition to a good diet
C Getting plenty of sodium nitrate D Eating more ripe bananas
Question 23: What can be inferred about babies from this passage?
A They can eat almost anything.
B They gain little benefit from being breast fed.
C They should have a carefully restricted diet as infants.
D They may become hyperactive if fed solid food too early.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 24: ~ Student: "I’m sorry I’m late." ~ Teacher: " "
Question 25: ~ Son: "Can I use your computer?" ~ Dad: " "
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.
Trang 3Smart cards and mobile phones are becoming an increasingly popular way to make all sorts of payments Even now, inJapan thousands of transactions, from paying rail tickets to picking up the groceries, take place every day with customers
passing their handsets across a small flat-screen device And predictions in the world of finance reckon that payments
using mobile phones will have risen to more than $50 billion in the very near future
What's the appeal of e-cash? Compared to cheques or credit cards, it offers the speed of cash, but more so It takes justone tenth of a second to complete most transactions and as no change is required, errors in counting are eliminated Fraudand theft are also reduced and for the retailer, it reduces the cost of handling money Sony's vision of having a chip
embedded in computers TVs and games consoles means that films, music and games can be paid for easily and without
having to input credit card details
And what about the future of the banks? Within their grip on the market, banks and credit-card firms want to be in aposition to collect most of the fees from the users of mobile and contactless-payment systems But the new system couldprove to be a "disruptive technology" as far as the banks are concerned If payments for a few coffees, a train ticket and anewspaper are made every day by a commuter with a mobile, this will not appear on their monthly credit card statementsbut on their mobile phone statements And having spent fortunes on branding, credit-card companies and banks do notwant to see other payment systems gaining popularity It's too early to say whether banks will miss out and if so, by howmuch However, quite a few American bankers are optimistic They feel there is reason to he suspicious of those whopredict that high-street banks may be a thing of the past They point out that Internet banking did not result in the closure
of their high-street branches as was predicted On the contrary, more Americans than ever are using local branches So,whether we'll become a totally cash-free society remains open to contention
Question 26: What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A The increasing popularity of new payment methods B Predictions of future payment methods
C The absence of traditional payment methods D Japan's advanced forms of payment
Question 27: The word "embedded" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to
Question 28: Which of the following is NOT true about the strong point of e-cash?
Question 29: What does the author think may happen in the future?
A Daily expenses on drinks and tickets will appear on phone statements.
B Credit-card companies and banks will want to promote cash.
C Banks will collect their fees through credit-card companies.
D Americans will no longer go to their local bank branches.
Question 30: The author mentions the case of commuters in the third paragraph to illustrate
A the modern technology of the e-cash system B the banks' cooperation with credit-card companies
C the transferability of the system D a possible drawback of the system
Question 31: Why does the author mention "a small flat-screen device" in the first paragraph?
A to criticize the e-cash system B to exemplify the e-cash system
C to inform the e-cash system D to praise the e-cash system
Question 32: How does the writer seem to feel about the future of banks?
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 33: The demand was so great They had to reprint the book immediately.
A They demanded that the book be reprinted immediately.
B They demanded to reprint the book immediately.
C The book would be reprinted immediately since the demand was great.
D So great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately.
Question 34: He did not work hard He failed the exam.
A Unless he had worked hard, he would have failed the exam.
B If he had worked hard, he would have passed the exam.
C However hard he worked, he failed the exam.
D Even though he failed the exam, he didn’t work hard.
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 35: My first impression of her was her impassive face.
Question 36: We left New York when I was six, so my recollections of it are rather faint.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part different from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 37:A intend B compete C defend D medal
Question 38:A question B potential C social D sure
Trang 4Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 39: Bob has a bad lung cancer and his doctor advised him to smoking.
Question 40: I have lived near the airport for so long now that I’ve grown to the noise of the airplanes.
Question 41: It is time every student harder for the coming exam.
Question 42: We for this opportunity for more than three years.
Question 43: ~ Guest: "Your kitchen is fantastic! Did you do it all by yourself?" ~ Host: "No, by a professional."
A had it designed B have it to be designed C designed it D had designed it Question 44: Going on this diet has really me good I’ve lost weight and I feel fantastic!
Question 45: All applicants must their university transcript and two reference letters to be considered for this job.
Question 46: We will leave for the airport he is ready.
Question 47: I think there’s a picture of the hotel the first page.
Question 48: During the week of the national tourism festival, we had visitors from all over the country.
Question 49: I’m sorry, but I’ve got much work to do to come to the beach today.
Question 50: They have seen the play last night as they went to a football match instead.
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ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017
(Đề gồm có 04 trang) MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 774
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
Mark(s) Mã Phách ………
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.
A trend that has emerged recently is the sharing of childcare (1) between husband and wife Young couples will try
to arrange their work schedules so that they work opposite hours or shifts in order that one parent is always home withthe children Since childcare is expensive, this saves money for the young couple trying to establish themselves andprovide a secure environment for the family Husband and wife may also share household chores Some fathers are just
as capable as mothers at cooking dinner, changing and bathing the baby, and doing the laundry
In some cases, the woman’s salary is for family (2) and the father becomes the "househusband." These cases arestill fairly rare One positive trend, however, is that fathers seem to be spending more time with their children In a recentsurvey, 41% of the children sampled said they spend equal time with their mothers and fathers "This is one of our mostsignificant cultural changes," says Dr Leon Hoffman, who co-directs the Parent Child Center at the New YorkPsychoanalytic Society In practice, for over 30 years, Hoffman has found "a very dramatic difference in the involvement
of the father in everything from care-taking to general decision (3) around kids' lives."
Another factor has recently been added to the childcare formula The number of people who work from home nearlyfull-time rose 23% from the last decade The (4) of technology - computers, faxes, teleconferencing - has made iteasier for at-home workers to be constantly in touch Will this new flexibility in the workforce bring a positive changefor the (5) of children? Only time will tell
Question 1:A possibilities B abilities C techniques D responsibilities Question 2:A payment B fares C expenses D fees
Question 3:A making B giving C holding D creating
Question 4:A accessibility B accessibly C access D accessible
Question 5:A well-being B interests C security D comfort
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 6: I knew he was only flattering me because he wanted to borrow some money.
Question 7: The kidnapper gave himself up to the authorities.
A confided himself B surrendered C accommodated himself D went up
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.
Smart cards and mobile phones are becoming an increasingly popular way to make all sorts of payments Even now, inJapan thousands of transactions, from paying rail tickets to picking up the groceries, take place every day with customers
passing their handsets across a small flat-screen device And predictions in the world of finance reckon that payments
using mobile phones will have risen to more than $50 billion in the very near future
What's the appeal of e-cash? Compared to cheques or credit cards, it offers the speed of cash, but more so It takes justone tenth of a second to complete most transactions and as no change is required, errors in counting are eliminated Fraudand theft are also reduced and for the retailer, it reduces the cost of handling money Sony's vision of having a chip
embedded in computers TVs and games consoles means that films, music and games can be paid for easily and without
having to input credit card details
And what about the future of the banks? Within their grip on the market, banks and credit-card firms want to be in aposition to collect most of the fees from the users of mobile and contactless-payment systems But the new system couldprove to be a "disruptive technology" as far as the banks are concerned If payments for a few coffees, a train ticket and anewspaper are made every day by a commuter with a mobile, this will not appear on their monthly credit card statementsbut on their mobile phone statements And having spent fortunes on branding, credit-card companies and banks do notwant to see other payment systems gaining popularity It's too early to say whether banks will miss out and if so, by howmuch However, quite a few American bankers are optimistic They feel there is reason to he suspicious of those whopredict that high-street banks may be a thing of the past They point out that Internet banking did not result in the closure
of their high-street branches as was predicted On the contrary, more Americans than ever are using local branches So,whether we'll become a totally cash-free society remains open to contention
Question 8: Which of the following is NOT true about the strong point of e-cash?
Question 9: Why does the author mention "a small flat-screen device" in the first paragraph?
A to inform the e-cash system B to exemplify the e-cash system
C to praise the e-cash system D to criticize the e-cash system
Trang 6Question 10: How does the writer seem to feel about the future of banks?
Question 11: The author mentions the case of commuters in the third paragraph to illustrate
A the modern technology of the e-cash system B a possible drawback of the system
C the banks' cooperation with credit-card companies D the transferability of the system
Question 12: What does the author think may happen in the future?
A Americans will no longer go to their local bank branches.
B Daily expenses on drinks and tickets will appear on phone statements.
C Banks will collect their fees through credit-card companies.
D Credit-card companies and banks will want to promote cash.
Question 13: What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A The absence of traditional payment methods B Predictions of future payment methods
C Japan's advanced forms of payment D The increasing popularity of new payment methods Question 14: The word "embedded" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to
Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the preposition of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 15:A involve B control C tonight D purpose
Question 16:A separate B photograph C hurricane D recommend
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 17: On the floor of the Pacific Ocean is hundreds of flat-topped mountains more than a mile beneath sea
level
Question 18: Digital clocks, however precise, they cannot be perfectly accurate because the earth’s rotation changes
slightly over years
Question 19: My sister told me that she had met my teacher at the supermarket yesterday.
Read the following passage and mark the letters A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions.
Scientists do not yet thoroughly understand just how the body of an individual becomes sensitive to a substance that isharmless or even wholesome for the average person Milk, wheat, and egg, for example, rank among the most healthfuland widely used foods Yet these foods can cause persons sensitive to them to suffer greatly At first, the body of theindividual is not harmed by coming into contact with the substance After a varying interval of time, usually longer than
a few weeks, the body becomes sensitive to it, and an allergy has begun to develop Sometimes it's hard to figure out if
you have a food allergy, since it can show up so many different ways Your symptoms could be caused by many other
problems You may have rashes, hives, joint pains mimicking arthritis, headaches, irritability, or depression The mostcommon food allergies are to milk, eggs, seafood, wheat, nuts, seeds, chocolate, oranges, and tomatoes Many of theseallergies will not develop if these foods are not fed to an infant until her or his intestines mature at around seven months.Breast milk also tends to be protective Migraines can be set off by foods containing tyramine, phenathylamine,monosodium glutamate, or sodium nitrate Common foods which contain these are chocolate, aged cheeses, sour cream,red wine, pickled herring, chicken livers, avocados, ripe bananas, cured meats, many Oriental and prepared foods (readthe labels!) Some people have been successful in treating their migraines with supplements of B-vitamins, particularlyB6 and niacin Children who are hyperactive may benefit from eliminating food additives, especially colourings, and
foods high in salicylates from their diets A few of these are almonds, green peppers, peaches, tea, grapes This is the diet
made popular by Benjamin Feingold, who has written the book "Why your Child is Hyperactive" Other researchers havehad mixed results when testing whether the diet is effective
Question 20: The topic of this passage is
A food and nutrition B infants and allergies C reactions to foods D a good diet
Question 21: The word "these" refers to
A food additives B innutritious foods C food colourings D foods high in salicylates Question 22: The word "symptoms" is closest in meaning to
Question 23: According to the article the Feingold diet is NOT
A verified by researchers as being consistently effective
B designed to eliminate foods containing certain food additives
C beneficial for hyperactive children
D available in book form
Question 24: Which of the following was a suggested treatment for migraines in the passage?
A Using Vitamin B in addition to a good diet B Avoiding all Oriental foods
Trang 7C Getting plenty of sodium nitrate D Eating more ripe bananas
Question 25: According to the passage, the difficulty in diagnosing allergies to foods is due to
A the vast number of different foods we eat
B lack of a proper treatment plan
C the similarity of symptoms of the allergy to other problems
D the use of prepared formula to feed babies
Question 26: The author states that the reason that infants need to avoid certain foods related to allergies has to do
with the infant's
C inability to swallow solid foods D poor metabolism
Question 27: What can be inferred about babies from this passage?
A They can eat almost anything.
B They may become hyperactive if fed solid food too early.
C They gain little benefit from being breast fed.
D They should have a carefully restricted diet as infants.
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 28: We left New York when I was six, so my recollections of it are rather faint.
Question 29: My first impression of her was her impassive face.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part different from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 30:A intend B medal C defend D compete
Question 31:A social B potential C sure D question
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: Although he was able to do the job, he wasn’t given the position.
A The position wasn’t given to him in spite of his ability to do the job.
B He was given neither the job nor the position.
C Because he couldn’t do the job, he wasn’t given the position.
D He got the position despite being unable to do the job.
Question 33: Much to my astonishment, I found his lecture on wildlife conservation extremely interesting.
A It was at his lecture on wildlife conservation that I realized I needed to study it.
B I was fascinated by what he said in his lecture on wildlife conservation though I hadn’t expected to be.
C Contrary to my expectations, his lecture on wildlife conservation was the most fascinating of all.
D I hadn’t expected him to lecture on wildlife conservation, but he spoke well.
Question 34: It is certain that the new cuts will worry the staff.
A The new cuts certainly worry the staff.
B The new cuts will be bound to worry the staff.
C The new cuts are bound to worry the staff.
D The new cuts will be certainly worry the staff.
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 35: The demand was so great They had to reprint the book immediately.
A So great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately.
B They demanded that the book be reprinted immediately.
C The book would be reprinted immediately since the demand was great.
D They demanded to reprint the book immediately.
Question 36: He did not work hard He failed the exam.
A Even though he failed the exam, he didn’t work hard.
B Unless he had worked hard, he would have failed the exam.
C However hard he worked, he failed the exam.
D If he had worked hard, he would have passed the exam.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 37: ~ Student: "I’m sorry I’m late." ~ Teacher: " "
Question 38: ~ Son: "Can I use your computer?" ~ Dad: " "
Trang 8Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 39: Bob has a bad lung cancer and his doctor advised him to smoking.
Question 40: I’m sorry, but I’ve got much work to do to come to the beach today.
Question 41: I have lived near the airport for so long now that I’ve grown to the noise of the airplanes.
Question 42: We will leave for the airport he is ready.
Question 43: ~ Guest: "Your kitchen is fantastic! Did you do it all by yourself?" ~ Host: "No, by a professional."
A had it designed B had designed it C have it to be designed D designed it
Question 44: Going on this diet has really me good I’ve lost weight and I feel fantastic!
Question 45: During the week of the national tourism festival, we had visitors from all over the country.
Question 46: We for this opportunity for more than three years.
Question 47: I think there’s a picture of the hotel the first page.
Question 48: They have seen the play last night as they went to a football match instead.
Question 49: All applicants must their university transcript and two reference letters to be considered for this job.
Question 50: It is time every student harder for the coming exam.
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ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017
(Đề gồm có 04 trang) MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 685
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
Mark(s) Mã Phách ………
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 1: I knew he was only flattering me because he wanted to borrow some money.
Question 2: The kidnapper gave himself up to the authorities.
A confided himself B went up C surrendered D accommodated himself 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 3: We left New York when I was six, so my recollections of it are rather faint.
Question 4: My first impression of her was her impassive face.
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: It is certain that the new cuts will worry the staff.
A The new cuts will be certainly worry the staff.
B The new cuts certainly worry the staff.
C The new cuts will be bound to worry the staff.
D The new cuts are bound to worry the staff.
Question 6: Much to my astonishment, I found his lecture on wildlife conservation extremely interesting.
A I hadn’t expected him to lecture on wildlife conservation, but he spoke well.
B Contrary to my expectations, his lecture on wildlife conservation was the most fascinating of all.
C I was fascinated by what he said in his lecture on wildlife conservation though I hadn’t expected to be.
D It was at his lecture on wildlife conservation that I realized I needed to study it.
Question 7: Although he was able to do the job, he wasn’t given the position.
A The position wasn’t given to him in spite of his ability to do the job.
B Because he couldn’t do the job, he wasn’t given the position.
C He was given neither the job nor the position.
D He got the position despite being unable to do the job.
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.
A trend that has emerged recently is the sharing of childcare (8) between husband and wife Young couples will try
to arrange their work schedules so that they work opposite hours or shifts in order that one parent is always home withthe children Since childcare is expensive, this saves money for the young couple trying to establish themselves andprovide a secure environment for the family Husband and wife may also share household chores Some fathers are just
as capable as mothers at cooking dinner, changing and bathing the baby, and doing the laundry
In some cases, the woman’s salary is for family (9) and the father becomes the "househusband." These cases arestill fairly rare One positive trend, however, is that fathers seem to be spending more time with their children In a recentsurvey, 41% of the children sampled said they spend equal time with their mothers and fathers "This is one of our mostsignificant cultural changes," says Dr Leon Hoffman, who co-directs the Parent Child Center at the New YorkPsychoanalytic Society In practice, for over 30 years, Hoffman has found "a very dramatic difference in the involvement
of the father in everything from care-taking to general decision (10) around kids' lives."
Another factor has recently been added to the childcare formula The number of people who work from home nearlyfull-time rose 23% from the last decade The (11) of technology - computers, faxes, teleconferencing - has made iteasier for at-home workers to be constantly in touch Will this new flexibility in the workforce bring a positive changefor the (12) of children? Only time will tell
Question 8:A abilities B possibilities C techniques D responsibilities Question 9:A expenses B payment C fares D fees
Question 10:A holding B making C giving D creating
Question 11:A accessibly B access C accessible D accessibility
Question 12:A well-being B interests C comfort D security
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.
Trang 10Smart cards and mobile phones are becoming an increasingly popular way to make all sorts of payments Even now, inJapan thousands of transactions, from paying rail tickets to picking up the groceries, take place every day with customers
passing their handsets across a small flat-screen device And predictions in the world of finance reckon that payments
using mobile phones will have risen to more than $50 billion in the very near future
What's the appeal of e-cash? Compared to cheques or credit cards, it offers the speed of cash, but more so It takes justone tenth of a second to complete most transactions and as no change is required, errors in counting are eliminated Fraudand theft are also reduced and for the retailer, it reduces the cost of handling money Sony's vision of having a chip
embedded in computers TVs and games consoles means that films, music and games can be paid for easily and without
having to input credit card details
And what about the future of the banks? Within their grip on the market, banks and credit-card firms want to be in aposition to collect most of the fees from the users of mobile and contactless-payment systems But the new system couldprove to be a "disruptive technology" as far as the banks are concerned If payments for a few coffees, a train ticket and anewspaper are made every day by a commuter with a mobile, this will not appear on their monthly credit card statementsbut on their mobile phone statements And having spent fortunes on branding, credit-card companies and banks do notwant to see other payment systems gaining popularity It's too early to say whether banks will miss out and if so, by howmuch However, quite a few American bankers are optimistic They feel there is reason to he suspicious of those whopredict that high-street banks may be a thing of the past They point out that Internet banking did not result in the closure
of their high-street branches as was predicted On the contrary, more Americans than ever are using local branches So,whether we'll become a totally cash-free society remains open to contention
Question 13: What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A Predictions of future payment methods B Japan's advanced forms of payment
C The absence of traditional payment methods D The increasing popularity of new payment methods Question 14: The word "embedded" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to
Question 15: The author mentions the case of commuters in the third paragraph to illustrate
A the banks' cooperation with credit-card companies B a possible drawback of the system
C the transferability of the system D the modern technology of the e-cash system
Question 16: Which of the following is NOT true about the strong point of e-cash?
Question 17: Why does the author mention "a small flat-screen device" in the first paragraph?
A to inform the e-cash system B to praise the e-cash system
C to criticize the e-cash system D to exemplify the e-cash system
Question 18: What does the author think may happen in the future?
A Banks will collect their fees through credit-card companies.
B Americans will no longer go to their local bank branches.
C Daily expenses on drinks and tickets will appear on phone statements.
D Credit-card companies and banks will want to promote cash.
Question 19: How does the writer seem to feel about the future of banks?
Read the following passage and mark the letters A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions.
Scientists do not yet thoroughly understand just how the body of an individual becomes sensitive to a substance that isharmless or even wholesome for the average person Milk, wheat, and egg, for example, rank among the most healthfuland widely used foods Yet these foods can cause persons sensitive to them to suffer greatly At first, the body of theindividual is not harmed by coming into contact with the substance After a varying interval of time, usually longer than
a few weeks, the body becomes sensitive to it, and an allergy has begun to develop Sometimes it's hard to figure out if
you have a food allergy, since it can show up so many different ways Your symptoms could be caused by many other
problems You may have rashes, hives, joint pains mimicking arthritis, headaches, irritability, or depression The mostcommon food allergies are to milk, eggs, seafood, wheat, nuts, seeds, chocolate, oranges, and tomatoes Many of theseallergies will not develop if these foods are not fed to an infant until her or his intestines mature at around seven months.Breast milk also tends to be protective Migraines can be set off by foods containing tyramine, phenathylamine,monosodium glutamate, or sodium nitrate Common foods which contain these are chocolate, aged cheeses, sour cream,red wine, pickled herring, chicken livers, avocados, ripe bananas, cured meats, many Oriental and prepared foods (readthe labels!) Some people have been successful in treating their migraines with supplements of B-vitamins, particularlyB6 and niacin Children who are hyperactive may benefit from eliminating food additives, especially colourings, and
foods high in salicylates from their diets A few of these are almonds, green peppers, peaches, tea, grapes This is the diet
made popular by Benjamin Feingold, who has written the book "Why your Child is Hyperactive" Other researchers havehad mixed results when testing whether the diet is effective
Question 20: The author states that the reason that infants need to avoid certain foods related to allergies has to do
with the infant's
A lack of teeth B poor metabolism
Trang 11C inability to swallow solid foods D underdeveloped intestinal tract
Question 21: According to the passage, the difficulty in diagnosing allergies to foods is due to
A lack of a proper treatment plan
B the similarity of symptoms of the allergy to other problems
C the vast number of different foods we eat
D the use of prepared formula to feed babies
Question 22: What can be inferred about babies from this passage?
A They may become hyperactive if fed solid food too early.
B They should have a carefully restricted diet as infants.
C They gain little benefit from being breast fed.
D They can eat almost anything.
Question 23: Which of the following was a suggested treatment for migraines in the passage?
A Getting plenty of sodium nitrate B Using Vitamin B in addition to a good diet
Question 24: The topic of this passage is
A food and nutrition B infants and allergies C reactions to foods D a good diet
Question 25: According to the article the Feingold diet is NOT
A available in book form
B designed to eliminate foods containing certain food additives
C beneficial for hyperactive children
D verified by researchers as being consistently effective
Question 26: The word "symptoms" is closest in meaning to
Question 27: The word "these" refers to
A foods high in salicylates B food additives C innutritious foods D food colourings Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the preposition of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 28:A purpose B tonight C control D involve
Question 29:A photograph B hurricane C recommend D separate
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 30: He did not work hard He failed the exam.
A Unless he had worked hard, he would have failed the exam.
B If he had worked hard, he would have passed the exam.
C However hard he worked, he failed the exam.
D Even though he failed the exam, he didn’t work hard.
Question 31: The demand was so great They had to reprint the book immediately.
A They demanded to reprint the book immediately.
B So great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately.
C They demanded that the book be reprinted immediately.
D The book would be reprinted immediately since the demand was great.
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 32: Digital clocks, however precise, they cannot be perfectly accurate because the earth’s rotation changes
slightly over years
Question 33: On the floor of the Pacific Ocean is hundreds of flat-topped mountains more than a mile beneath sea
level
Question 34: My sister told me that she had met my teacher at the supermarket yesterday.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 35: We will leave for the airport he is ready.
Question 36: I have lived near the airport for so long now that I’ve grown to the noise of the airplanes.
Question 37: They have seen the play last night as they went to a football match instead.
Question 38: ~ Guest: "Your kitchen is fantastic! Did you do it all by yourself?" ~ Host: "No, by a professional."
A designed it B had it designed C have it to be designed D had designed it
Trang 12Question 39: It is time every student harder for the coming exam.
Question 40: Going on this diet has really me good I’ve lost weight and I feel fantastic!
Question 41: Bob has a bad lung cancer and his doctor advised him to smoking.
Question 42: I’m sorry, but I’ve got much work to do to come to the beach today.
Question 43: We for this opportunity for more than three years.
Question 44: I think there’s a picture of the hotel the first page.
Question 45: All applicants must their university transcript and two reference letters to be considered for this job.
Question 46: During the week of the national tourism festival, we had visitors from all over the country.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part different from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 47:A sure B question C social D potential
Question 48:A intend B medal C defend D compete
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 49: ~ Student: "I’m sorry I’m late." ~ Teacher: " "
Question 50: ~ Son: "Can I use your computer?" ~ Dad: " "
Trang 13SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017
(Đề gồm có 04 trang) MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 651
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
Mark(s) Mã Phách ………
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.
A trend that has emerged recently is the sharing of childcare (1) between husband and wife Young couples will try
to arrange their work schedules so that they work opposite hours or shifts in order that one parent is always home withthe children Since childcare is expensive, this saves money for the young couple trying to establish themselves andprovide a secure environment for the family Husband and wife may also share household chores Some fathers are just
as capable as mothers at cooking dinner, changing and bathing the baby, and doing the laundry
In some cases, the woman’s salary is for family (2) and the father becomes the "househusband." These cases arestill fairly rare One positive trend, however, is that fathers seem to be spending more time with their children In a recentsurvey, 41% of the children sampled said they spend equal time with their mothers and fathers "This is one of our mostsignificant cultural changes," says Dr Leon Hoffman, who co-directs the Parent Child Center at the New YorkPsychoanalytic Society In practice, for over 30 years, Hoffman has found "a very dramatic difference in the involvement
of the father in everything from care-taking to general decision (3) around kids' lives."
Another factor has recently been added to the childcare formula The number of people who work from home nearlyfull-time rose 23% from the last decade The (4) of technology - computers, faxes, teleconferencing - has made iteasier for at-home workers to be constantly in touch Will this new flexibility in the workforce bring a positive changefor the (5) of children? Only time will tell
Question 1:A responsibilities B abilities C techniques D possibilities
Question 2:A payment B expenses C fares D fees
Question 3:A creating B holding C making D giving
Question 4:A accessibly B accessibility C accessible D access
Question 5:A well-being B security C comfort D interests
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part different from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 6:A intend B defend C compete D medal
Question 7:A sure B question C potential D social
Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the preposition of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 8:A control B involve C tonight D purpose
Question 9:A hurricane B photograph C recommend D separate
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 10: On the floor of the Pacific Ocean is hundreds of flat-topped mountains more than a mile beneath sea
level
Question 11: My sister told me that she had met my teacher at the supermarket yesterday.
Question 12: Digital clocks, however precise, they cannot be perfectly accurate because the earth’s rotation changes
slightly over years
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 13: ~ Student: "I’m sorry I’m late." ~ Teacher: " "
Question 14: ~ Son: "Can I use your computer?" ~ Dad: " "
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 15: The demand was so great They had to reprint the book immediately.
A The book would be reprinted immediately since the demand was great.
B So great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately.
C They demanded that the book be reprinted immediately.
D They demanded to reprint the book immediately.
Trang 14Question 16: He did not work hard He failed the exam.
A Unless he had worked hard, he would have failed the exam.
B However hard he worked, he failed the exam.
C If he had worked hard, he would have passed the exam.
D Even though he failed the exam, he didn’t work hard.
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: I knew he was only flattering me because he wanted to borrow some money.
Question 18: The kidnapper gave himself up to the authorities.
A accommodated himself B confided himself C went up D surrendered
Read the following passage and mark the letters A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions.
Scientists do not yet thoroughly understand just how the body of an individual becomes sensitive to a substance that isharmless or even wholesome for the average person Milk, wheat, and egg, for example, rank among the most healthfuland widely used foods Yet these foods can cause persons sensitive to them to suffer greatly At first, the body of theindividual is not harmed by coming into contact with the substance After a varying interval of time, usually longer than
a few weeks, the body becomes sensitive to it, and an allergy has begun to develop Sometimes it's hard to figure out if
you have a food allergy, since it can show up so many different ways Your symptoms could be caused by many other
problems You may have rashes, hives, joint pains mimicking arthritis, headaches, irritability, or depression The mostcommon food allergies are to milk, eggs, seafood, wheat, nuts, seeds, chocolate, oranges, and tomatoes Many of theseallergies will not develop if these foods are not fed to an infant until her or his intestines mature at around seven months.Breast milk also tends to be protective Migraines can be set off by foods containing tyramine, phenathylamine,monosodium glutamate, or sodium nitrate Common foods which contain these are chocolate, aged cheeses, sour cream,red wine, pickled herring, chicken livers, avocados, ripe bananas, cured meats, many Oriental and prepared foods (readthe labels!) Some people have been successful in treating their migraines with supplements of B-vitamins, particularlyB6 and niacin Children who are hyperactive may benefit from eliminating food additives, especially colourings, and
foods high in salicylates from their diets A few of these are almonds, green peppers, peaches, tea, grapes This is the diet
made popular by Benjamin Feingold, who has written the book "Why your Child is Hyperactive" Other researchers havehad mixed results when testing whether the diet is effective
Question 19: The topic of this passage is
A food and nutrition B a good diet C reactions to foods D infants and allergies Question 20: The author states that the reason that infants need to avoid certain foods related to allergies has to do
with the infant's
C underdeveloped intestinal tract D lack of teeth
Question 21: What can be inferred about babies from this passage?
A They may become hyperactive if fed solid food too early.
B They gain little benefit from being breast fed.
C They should have a carefully restricted diet as infants.
D They can eat almost anything.
Question 22: The word "these" refers to
A food additives B food colourings C foods high in salicylates D innutritious foods Question 23: According to the article the Feingold diet is NOT
A available in book form
B verified by researchers as being consistently effective
C beneficial for hyperactive children
D designed to eliminate foods containing certain food additives
Question 24: Which of the following was a suggested treatment for migraines in the passage?
A Using Vitamin B in addition to a good diet B Getting plenty of sodium nitrate
Question 25: According to the passage, the difficulty in diagnosing allergies to foods is due to
A the use of prepared formula to feed babies
B lack of a proper treatment plan
C the similarity of symptoms of the allergy to other problems
D the vast number of different foods we eat
Question 26: The word "symptoms" is closest in meaning to
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.
Trang 15Smart cards and mobile phones are becoming an increasingly popular way to make all sorts of payments Even now, inJapan thousands of transactions, from paying rail tickets to picking up the groceries, take place every day with customers
passing their handsets across a small flat-screen device And predictions in the world of finance reckon that payments
using mobile phones will have risen to more than $50 billion in the very near future
What's the appeal of e-cash? Compared to cheques or credit cards, it offers the speed of cash, but more so It takes justone tenth of a second to complete most transactions and as no change is required, errors in counting are eliminated Fraudand theft are also reduced and for the retailer, it reduces the cost of handling money Sony's vision of having a chip
embedded in computers TVs and games consoles means that films, music and games can be paid for easily and without
having to input credit card details
And what about the future of the banks? Within their grip on the market, banks and credit-card firms want to be in aposition to collect most of the fees from the users of mobile and contactless-payment systems But the new system couldprove to be a "disruptive technology" as far as the banks are concerned If payments for a few coffees, a train ticket and anewspaper are made every day by a commuter with a mobile, this will not appear on their monthly credit card statementsbut on their mobile phone statements And having spent fortunes on branding, credit-card companies and banks do notwant to see other payment systems gaining popularity It's too early to say whether banks will miss out and if so, by howmuch However, quite a few American bankers are optimistic They feel there is reason to he suspicious of those whopredict that high-street banks may be a thing of the past They point out that Internet banking did not result in the closure
of their high-street branches as was predicted On the contrary, more Americans than ever are using local branches So,whether we'll become a totally cash-free society remains open to contention
Question 27: Which of the following is NOT true about the strong point of e-cash?
Question 28: Why does the author mention "a small flat-screen device" in the first paragraph?
A to exemplify the e-cash system B to praise the e-cash system
C to inform the e-cash system D to criticize the e-cash system
Question 29: The author mentions the case of commuters in the third paragraph to illustrate
A the transferability of the system B the banks' cooperation with credit-card companies
C the modern technology of the e-cash system D a possible drawback of the system
Question 30: What does the author think may happen in the future?
A Credit-card companies and banks will want to promote cash.
B Banks will collect their fees through credit-card companies.
C Americans will no longer go to their local bank branches.
D Daily expenses on drinks and tickets will appear on phone statements.
Question 31: What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A Predictions of future payment methods B The increasing popularity of new payment methods
C The absence of traditional payment methods D Japan's advanced forms of payment
Question 32: How does the writer seem to feel about the future of banks?
Question 33: The word "embedded" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to
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: It is certain that the new cuts will worry the staff.
A The new cuts are bound to worry the staff.
B The new cuts will be certainly worry the staff.
C The new cuts certainly worry the staff.
D The new cuts will be bound to worry the staff.
Question 35: Much to my astonishment, I found his lecture on wildlife conservation extremely interesting.
A I was fascinated by what he said in his lecture on wildlife conservation though I hadn’t expected to be.
B I hadn’t expected him to lecture on wildlife conservation, but he spoke well.
C Contrary to my expectations, his lecture on wildlife conservation was the most fascinating of all.
D It was at his lecture on wildlife conservation that I realized I needed to study it.
Question 36: Although he was able to do the job, he wasn’t given the position.
A The position wasn’t given to him in spite of his ability to do the job.
B He got the position despite being unable to do the job.
C Because he couldn’t do the job, he wasn’t given the position.
D He was given neither the job nor the position.
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 37: We left New York when I was six, so my recollections of it are rather faint.
Question 38: My first impression of her was her impassive face.
Trang 16A respectful B fractious C solid D emotional
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 39: Bob has a bad lung cancer and his doctor advised him to smoking.
Question 40: We will leave for the airport he is ready.
Question 41: I have lived near the airport for so long now that I’ve grown to the noise of the airplanes.
Question 42: It is time every student harder for the coming exam.
Question 43: During the week of the national tourism festival, we had visitors from all over the country.
Question 44: I think there’s a picture of the hotel the first page.
Question 45: They have seen the play last night as they went to a football match instead.
Question 46: Going on this diet has really me good I’ve lost weight and I feel fantastic!
Question 47: I’m sorry, but I’ve got much work to do to come to the beach today.
Question 48: All applicants must their university transcript and two reference letters to be considered for this job.
Question 49: ~ Guest: "Your kitchen is fantastic! Did you do it all by yourself?" ~ Host: "No, by a professional."
A have it to be designed B had designed it C had it designed D designed it
Question 50: We for this opportunity for more than three years.
Trang 17SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017
(Đề gồm có 04 trang) MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 634
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
Mark(s) Mã Phách ………
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.
A trend that has emerged recently is the sharing of childcare (1) between husband and wife Young couples will try
to arrange their work schedules so that they work opposite hours or shifts in order that one parent is always home withthe children Since childcare is expensive, this saves money for the young couple trying to establish themselves andprovide a secure environment for the family Husband and wife may also share household chores Some fathers are just
as capable as mothers at cooking dinner, changing and bathing the baby, and doing the laundry
In some cases, the woman’s salary is for family (2) and the father becomes the "househusband." These cases arestill fairly rare One positive trend, however, is that fathers seem to be spending more time with their children In a recentsurvey, 41% of the children sampled said they spend equal time with their mothers and fathers "This is one of our mostsignificant cultural changes," says Dr Leon Hoffman, who co-directs the Parent Child Center at the New YorkPsychoanalytic Society In practice, for over 30 years, Hoffman has found "a very dramatic difference in the involvement
of the father in everything from care-taking to general decision (3) around kids' lives."
Another factor has recently been added to the childcare formula The number of people who work from home nearlyfull-time rose 23% from the last decade The (4) of technology - computers, faxes, teleconferencing - has made iteasier for at-home workers to be constantly in touch Will this new flexibility in the workforce bring a positive changefor the (5) of children? Only time will tell
Question 1:A abilities B possibilities C responsibilities D techniques
Question 2:A expenses B fares C payment D fees
Question 3:A creating B giving C making D holding
Question 4:A access B accessible C accessibility D accessibly
Question 5:A comfort B well-being C interests D security
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.
Smart cards and mobile phones are becoming an increasingly popular way to make all sorts of payments Even now, inJapan thousands of transactions, from paying rail tickets to picking up the groceries, take place every day with customers
passing their handsets across a small flat-screen device And predictions in the world of finance reckon that payments
using mobile phones will have risen to more than $50 billion in the very near future
What's the appeal of e-cash? Compared to cheques or credit cards, it offers the speed of cash, but more so It takes justone tenth of a second to complete most transactions and as no change is required, errors in counting are eliminated Fraudand theft are also reduced and for the retailer, it reduces the cost of handling money Sony's vision of having a chip
embedded in computers TVs and games consoles means that films, music and games can be paid for easily and without
having to input credit card details
And what about the future of the banks? Within their grip on the market, banks and credit-card firms want to be in aposition to collect most of the fees from the users of mobile and contactless-payment systems But the new system couldprove to be a "disruptive technology" as far as the banks are concerned If payments for a few coffees, a train ticket and anewspaper are made every day by a commuter with a mobile, this will not appear on their monthly credit card statementsbut on their mobile phone statements And having spent fortunes on branding, credit-card companies and banks do notwant to see other payment systems gaining popularity It's too early to say whether banks will miss out and if so, by howmuch However, quite a few American bankers are optimistic They feel there is reason to he suspicious of those whopredict that high-street banks may be a thing of the past They point out that Internet banking did not result in the closure
of their high-street branches as was predicted On the contrary, more Americans than ever are using local branches So,whether we'll become a totally cash-free society remains open to contention
Question 6: The author mentions the case of commuters in the third paragraph to illustrate
A the banks' cooperation with credit-card companies B the transferability of the system
C a possible drawback of the system D the modern technology of the e-cash system
Question 7: What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A The absence of traditional payment methods B The increasing popularity of new payment methods
C Japan's advanced forms of payment D Predictions of future payment methods
Question 8: The word "embedded" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to
Question 9: Why does the author mention "a small flat-screen device" in the first paragraph?
A to exemplify the e-cash system B to inform the e-cash system
C to praise the e-cash system D to criticize the e-cash system
Trang 18Question 10: Which of the following is NOT true about the strong point of e-cash?
Question 11: What does the author think may happen in the future?
A Daily expenses on drinks and tickets will appear on phone statements.
B Credit-card companies and banks will want to promote cash.
C Americans will no longer go to their local bank branches.
D Banks will collect their fees through credit-card companies.
Question 12: How does the writer seem to feel about the future of banks?
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part different from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 13:A medal B defend C intend D compete
Question 14:A social B question C potential D sure
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 15: I knew he was only flattering me because he wanted to borrow some money.
Question 16: The kidnapper gave himself up to the authorities.
A confided himself B surrendered C went up D accommodated himself 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 17: Digital clocks, however precise, they cannot be perfectly accurate because the earth’s rotation changes
slightly over years
Question 18: My sister told me that she had met my teacher at the supermarket yesterday.
Question 19: On the floor of the Pacific Ocean is hundreds of flat-topped mountains more than a mile beneath sea
level
Read the following passage and mark the letters A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions.
Scientists do not yet thoroughly understand just how the body of an individual becomes sensitive to a substance that isharmless or even wholesome for the average person Milk, wheat, and egg, for example, rank among the most healthfuland widely used foods Yet these foods can cause persons sensitive to them to suffer greatly At first, the body of theindividual is not harmed by coming into contact with the substance After a varying interval of time, usually longer than
a few weeks, the body becomes sensitive to it, and an allergy has begun to develop Sometimes it's hard to figure out if
you have a food allergy, since it can show up so many different ways Your symptoms could be caused by many other
problems You may have rashes, hives, joint pains mimicking arthritis, headaches, irritability, or depression The mostcommon food allergies are to milk, eggs, seafood, wheat, nuts, seeds, chocolate, oranges, and tomatoes Many of theseallergies will not develop if these foods are not fed to an infant until her or his intestines mature at around seven months.Breast milk also tends to be protective Migraines can be set off by foods containing tyramine, phenathylamine,monosodium glutamate, or sodium nitrate Common foods which contain these are chocolate, aged cheeses, sour cream,red wine, pickled herring, chicken livers, avocados, ripe bananas, cured meats, many Oriental and prepared foods (readthe labels!) Some people have been successful in treating their migraines with supplements of B-vitamins, particularlyB6 and niacin Children who are hyperactive may benefit from eliminating food additives, especially colourings, and
foods high in salicylates from their diets A few of these are almonds, green peppers, peaches, tea, grapes This is the diet
made popular by Benjamin Feingold, who has written the book "Why your Child is Hyperactive" Other researchers havehad mixed results when testing whether the diet is effective
Question 20: The word "these" refers to
A food additives B innutritious foods C food colourings D foods high in salicylates Question 21: The topic of this passage is
A reactions to foods B food and nutrition C infants and allergies D a good diet
Question 22: What can be inferred about babies from this passage?
A They can eat almost anything.
B They gain little benefit from being breast fed.
C They should have a carefully restricted diet as infants.
D They may become hyperactive if fed solid food too early.
Question 23: The author states that the reason that infants need to avoid certain foods related to allergies has to do
with the infant's