SỞ 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 233 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao
Trang 1SỞ 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 233
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
TNPT 62 ĐỀ THỬ NGHIỆM 02 BỘ GD-ĐT
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word
in each of the following questions.
Question 1: My sister is a very diligent student She works very hard at every subject.
Question 2: The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time 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 position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: Garvin is a new computer application to see whether it works.
Question 6: Her fiancé is said from Harvard University five years ago.
A having graduated B to have graduated C being graduated D to be graduated
Question 7: Air pollution is getting serious in big cities in the word
A the more and the more B more and more C the most and the most D most and most
Question 8: For the last 20 years, we significant changes in the word of science and technology.
Question 9: Ms Brown asked me in my class.
A how many students were there B were there how many students
C how many students there were D there were how many students
Question 10: Terry is a very imaginative boy He always comes interesting ideas.
Question 11: They are always of what their children do.
Question 12: Women in some parts of the word are still struggling for job opportunities to men.
Question 13: The manager his temper with the employees and shouted at them.
Question 14: All nations should hands to work out a plan to solve the problem of global warming.
Question 15: Many rare and precious species are now the verge of extinction.
Question 17: The number of students attending English courses at our university are increasing.
Question 18: To be successful in an interview, you should control the feeling of pressure and making a good impression
on the interviewer
Question 19: Scuba diving is usually carried out in the ocean in that people can explore the underwater word.
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 20: Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read.
~ Hana: "The book is really interesting and educational." ~ Jenifer: " "
C That’s nice of you to say so D I couldn’t agree more.
Question 21: Susan accidentally stepped on Denise’s foot.
~ Susan: "Oops! I’m sorry, Denise." ~ Denise: " "
A You shouldn’t do that B You are welcome C It’s alright D It’s nonsense.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 22 to 28.
Trang 2Whales are the largest animals in the word., and the gentlest creatures we know Although the whale is very huge, it is not
hindered at all by its size when it is in the water Whales have tails that end like flippers With just a gentle flick, it can propelitself forward The skin of a whale is so smooth that it does not create any friction that can slow the whale down A whale’sbreathing hole is located on the top of its head, so it can breathe without having to completely push its head out of the water.Whales are protected from the cold seawater by body fat that is called blubber
Whales live in the ocean but, in terms of behaviours, they are more similar to humans than fish They live in family groupsand they even travel in groups when they have to migrate from cooler to warmer waters
The young stay with their parents for as long as fifteen years Whales are known not to desert the ill or injured members;instead, they cradle them
When whales are in danger, there are people who go to great lengths to help them One such case occurred in 1988, whenthree young whales were trapped in the sea It was close to winter and the sea had begun to freeze over Whales are mammalsthat require oxygen from the air, so the frozen ice was a great danger to them All they had then was a tiny hole in the ice forthem to breathe through Volunteers from all over soon turned up to help these creatures They cut holes in the ice to provide
more breathing holes for the whales These holes would also serve as guides for the whales so that they could swim to
warmer waters
(Adapted from http://www.englishdaily626.com?reading.comprehension)
Question 22: Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage?
A Whales as the only animals to live in warm water
B Successful attempts to rescue whales all over the word.
C Some remarkable similarities of whales to humans
D Whales as the largest, gentlest but vulnerable creatures
Question 23: Whales can move easily in water thanks to their
A tail and blubber B skin and head C size and head D tail and skin
Question 24: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to
Question 25: According to the passage, why was the frozen ice on the sea surface a danger to whales?
A Because they couldn’t eat when the weather was too cold.
B Because whales couldn’t breathe without sufficient oxygen.
C Because they couldn’t swim in icy cold water.
D Because the water was too cold for them as they were warm-blooded.
Question 26: According to paragraph 2, the author mentions all of the following to show that whales "are more similar to
humans" EXCEPT
A the young stay with their parents for almost fifteen years
B they do not migrate from cooler to warmer waters
C they do not desert the ill or injured members
D they live in family groups and travel in groups
Question 27: The word "tiny" in paragraph 3 probably means
Question 28: Where is the whale’s breathing hole located?
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 29: Basically, everything is the same; however, there may be some minor changes to the schedule.
Question 30: Sorry, I can’t come to your party I am snowed under with work at the moment.
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 31: The candidate was offered the job because of his excellent answers.
A The job was offered to the candidate although he couldn’t answer the questions.
B The candidate answered the questions so excellently that he might get the job.
C Because it was such a good job, the candidate tried to answer the questions excellently.
D If it hadn’t been for the candidate’s excellent answers, he couldn’t have got the job.
Question 32: I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John.
A John might have been very surprised to receive my letter.
B John must be very surprised to receive my letter.
C John might be very surprised to receive my letter.
D John must have been very surprised to receive my letter.
Question 33: "Why don’t we go out for dinner tonight?" said Jim.
A Jim refused to go out for dinner that night.
B Jim denied going out for dinner that night.
C Jim promised to go out for dinner that night.
D Jim suggested going out for dinner that night.
Trang 3Mark 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 34: Our flight was delayed We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
A We have been spending time at the duty-free shops since our flight was delayed.
B Although our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
C We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops in case our flight was delayed.
D As our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
Question 35: I didn’t pay attention to the teacher I failed to understand the lesson.
A Unless I failed to understand the lesson, I would pay attention to the teacher.
B I would have understood the lesson if I had failed to pay attention to the teacher.
C Although I paid attention to the teacher, I failed to understand the lesson.
D I would have understood the lesson if I had paid attention to the teacher.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
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 38 to 00.
The Internet has truly transformed how students do their homework .(38) homework today still means spending time in
the library, it’s for a different reason Rather than using books for research, students today are (39) to the Internet todownload enormous amounts of data available online
In the past, students were limited to their school’s (40) of books In many cases, they got to the school library and found
out that someone had already taken the books they needed Nowadays, such inconvenience can be avoided since the Internet
never runs out of information Students, however, do have to (41) sure that the information they find online is true
Teachers have also benefited from the homework which is done on the Internet They do not need to carry students’ papers
around with them any more This is because online (42) allow students to electronically upload their homework for theirteachers to read and mark Of course, this also means that students can no longer use the excuse that the dog ate theirhomework!
(Adapted from "Gold Pre-First Exam Maximizer," by H Chilton & L Edwards, 2013, Harlow: Pearson)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50.
It's called 42 - the name taken from the answer to the meaning of life, from the science fiction series The Hitchhiker's Guide
to the Galaxy 42 was founded by French technology billionaire Xavier Niel, whose backing means there are no tuition fees
and accommodation is free Mr Niel and his co-founders come from the world of technology and start-ups, and they are trying
to do to education what Facebook did to communication and Airbnb to accommodation.
Students at 42 are given a choice of projects that they might be set in a job as a software engineer - perhaps to design a
website or a computer game They complete a project using resources freely available on the Internet and by seeking help
from their fellow students, who work alongside them in a large open-plan room full of computers Another student will then
be randomly assigned to mark their work
The founders claim this method of learning makes up for shortcomings in the traditional education system, which they sayencourages students to be passive recipients of knowledge "Peer-to-peer learning develops students with the confidence tosearch for solutions by themselves, often in quite creative and ingenious ways."
Like in computer games, the students are asked to design and they go up a level by completing a project They graduatewhen they reach level 21, which usually takes three to five years And at the end, there is a certificate but no formal degree.Recent graduates are now working at companies including IBM, Amazon, and Tesla, as well as starting their own firms "The feedback we have had from employers is that our graduates are more apt to go off and find out information forthemselves, rather than asking their supervisors what to do next," says Brittany Bir, chief operating officer of 42 in Californiaand a graduate of its sister school in Paris Ms Bir says 42's graduates will be better able to work with others and discuss anddefend their ideas - an important skill in the "real world" of work
"This is particularly important in computer programming, where individuals are notorious for lacking certain human skills,"
she says
But could 42's model of teacherless learning work in mainstream universities? Brittany Bir admits 42's methods do not suitall students "It suits individuals who are very disciplined and self-motivated, and who are not scared by having the freedom
to work at their own pace," she says
(Adapted from http://www.bbc.com/news/business-37694248)
Question 43: According to the passage, 42 is
C a tool of virtual communication D a kind of school
Trang 4Question 44: The author mentions "to design a website or a computer game" in paragraph 2 to illustrate
A a free resource available on the Internet
B a help that students at 42 get for their work
C a job that a French software engineer always does
D a choice of assignment that students at 42 have to complete
Question 45: The word "notorious" in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by
Question 46: According to Ms Bir, 42’s graduates will be able to improve
A the skills of teamwork and debating B the skills of giving feedback
C the skills of searching for information D the skills of software programming
Question 47: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A 42’s peer-to-peer approach promotes active learning and working.
B The students of 42 are required to play computer games during their course.
C It normally takes 42’s students at least five years to complete their course.
D The founders of 42 share the idea of providing free service on Facebook
Question 48: The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to
Question 49: What do 42’s graduates receive on completion of their course?
Question 50: It can be inferred from the passage that
A 42 adopts project-based and problem-solving learning methods
B all 42’s graduates are employed by word-leading technology companies
C 42’s students have to handle the task assigned without any assistance
D 42 is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities
Trang 5SỞ 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 325
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 from 01 to 05.
The Internet has truly transformed how students do their homework .(1) homework today still means spending time in
the library, it’s for a different reason Rather than using books for research, students today are (2) to the Internet todownload enormous amounts of data available online
In the past, students were limited to their school’s (3) of books In many cases, they got to the school library and found
out that someone had already taken the books they needed Nowadays, such inconvenience can be avoided since the Internet
never runs out of information Students, however, do have to (4) sure that the information they find online is true
Teachers have also benefited from the homework which is done on the Internet They do not need to carry students’ papers
around with them any more This is because online (5) allow students to electronically upload their homework for theirteachers to read and mark Of course, this also means that students can no longer use the excuse that the dog ate theirhomework!
(Adapted from "Gold Pre-First Exam Maximizer," by H Chilton & L Edwards, 2013, Harlow: Pearson)
Question 2:A connecting B linking C looking D searching
Question 3:A select B selectively C selective D selection
Question 5:A systems B sources C materials D structures
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 6: Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read.
~ Hana: "The book is really interesting and educational." ~ Jenifer: " "
Question 7: Susan accidentally stepped on Denise’s foot.
~ Susan: "Oops! I’m sorry, Denise." ~ Denise: " "
A You are welcome B You shouldn’t do that C It’s alright D It’s nonsense.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 8:A basic B physics C hesitate D reserve
Question 9:A developed B looked C finished D defeated
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 10: For the last 20 years, we significant changes in the word of science and technology.
Question 11: They are always of what their children do.
Question 12: Women in some parts of the word are still struggling for job opportunities to men.
Question 13: Ms Brown asked me in my class.
A how many students there were B how many students were there
C there were how many students D were there how many students
Question 14: The manager his temper with the employees and shouted at them.
Question 15: Housewives find it easier to do domestic chores thanks to invention of labour-saving devices.
Question 16: Her fiancé is said from Harvard University five years ago.
A to be graduated B being graduated C having graduated D to have graduated
Question 17: Garvin is a new computer application to see whether it works.
Question 18: All nations should hands to work out a plan to solve the problem of global warming.
Question 19: Air pollution is getting serious in big cities in the word
A more and more B the most and the most C the more and the more D most and most
Question 20: Many rare and precious species are now the verge of extinction.
Question 21: Terry is a very imaginative boy He always comes interesting ideas.
Trang 6A in for B out of C up with D down on
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 22:A furniture B endanger C determine D departure
Question 23:A bamboo B forget C channel D deserve
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word
in each of the following questions.
Question 24: The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job.
Question 25: My sister is a very diligent student She works very hard at every subject.
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 26: Sorry, I can’t come to your party I am snowed under with work at the moment.
Question 27: Basically, everything is the same; however, there may be some minor changes to the schedule.
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 28: Our flight was delayed We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
A We have been spending time at the duty-free shops since our flight was delayed.
B We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops in case our flight was delayed.
C As our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
D Although our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
Question 29: I didn’t pay attention to the teacher I failed to understand the lesson.
A I would have understood the lesson if I had failed to pay attention to the teacher.
B I would have understood the lesson if I had paid attention to the teacher.
C Unless I failed to understand the lesson, I would pay attention to the teacher.
D Although I paid attention to the teacher, I failed to understand the lesson.
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 30: "Why don’t we go out for dinner tonight?" said Jim.
A Jim promised to go out for dinner that night.
B Jim suggested going out for dinner that night.
C Jim denied going out for dinner that night.
D Jim refused to go out for dinner that night.
Question 31: The candidate was offered the job because of his excellent answers.
A The candidate answered the questions so excellently that he might get the job.
B Because it was such a good job, the candidate tried to answer the questions excellently.
C The job was offered to the candidate although he couldn’t answer the questions.
D If it hadn’t been for the candidate’s excellent answers, he couldn’t have got the job.
Question 32: I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John.
A John must have been very surprised to receive my letter.
B John might have been very surprised to receive my letter.
C John must be very surprised to receive my letter.
D John might be very surprised to receive my letter.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 32 to 39.
Whales are the largest animals in the word., and the gentlest creatures we know Although the whale is very huge, it is not
hindered at all by its size when it is in the water Whales have tails that end like flippers With just a gentle flick, it can propelitself forward The skin of a whale is so smooth that it does not create any friction that can slow the whale down A whale’sbreathing hole is located on the top of its head, so it can breathe without having to completely push its head out of the water.Whales are protected from the cold seawater by body fat that is called blubber
Whales live in the ocean but, in terms of behaviours, they are more similar to humans than fish They live in family groupsand they even travel in groups when they have to migrate from cooler to warmer waters
The young stay with their parents for as long as fifteen years Whales are known not to desert the ill or injured members;instead, they cradle them
When whales are in danger, there are people who go to great lengths to help them One such case occurred in 1988, whenthree young whales were trapped in the sea It was close to winter and the sea had begun to freeze over Whales are mammalsthat require oxygen from the air, so the frozen ice was a great danger to them All they had then was a tiny hole in the ice forthem to breathe through Volunteers from all over soon turned up to help these creatures They cut holes in the ice to provide
more breathing holes for the whales These holes would also serve as guides for the whales so that they could swim to
warmer waters
Trang 7(Adapted from http://www.englishdaily626.com?reading.comprehension)
Question 33: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to
Question 34: According to the passage, why was the frozen ice on the sea surface a danger to whales?
A Because they couldn’t eat when the weather was too cold.
B Because they couldn’t swim in icy cold water.
C Because whales couldn’t breathe without sufficient oxygen.
D Because the water was too cold for them as they were warm-blooded.
Question 35: Whales can move easily in water thanks to their
Question 36: According to paragraph 2, the author mentions all of the following to show that whales "are more similar to
humans" EXCEPT
A they do not desert the ill or injured members
B they live in family groups and travel in groups
C the young stay with their parents for almost fifteen years
D they do not migrate from cooler to warmer waters
Question 37: Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage?
A Whales as the largest, gentlest but vulnerable creatures
B Whales as the only animals to live in warm water
C Some remarkable similarities of whales to humans
D Successful attempts to rescue whales all over the word.
Question 38: The word "tiny" in paragraph 3 probably means
Question 39: Where is the whale’s breathing hole located?
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 40: To be successful in an interview, you should control the feeling of pressure and making a good impression
on the interviewer
Question 41: Scuba diving is usually carried out in the ocean in that people can explore the underwater word.
Question 42: The number of students attending English courses at our university are increasing.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50.
It's called 42 - the name taken from the answer to the meaning of life, from the science fiction series The Hitchhiker's Guide
to the Galaxy 42 was founded by French technology billionaire Xavier Niel, whose backing means there are no tuition fees
and accommodation is free Mr Niel and his co-founders come from the world of technology and start-ups, and they are trying
to do to education what Facebook did to communication and Airbnb to accommodation.
Students at 42 are given a choice of projects that they might be set in a job as a software engineer - perhaps to design a
website or a computer game They complete a project using resources freely available on the Internet and by seeking help
from their fellow students, who work alongside them in a large open-plan room full of computers Another student will then
be randomly assigned to mark their work
The founders claim this method of learning makes up for shortcomings in the traditional education system, which they sayencourages students to be passive recipients of knowledge "Peer-to-peer learning develops students with the confidence tosearch for solutions by themselves, often in quite creative and ingenious ways."
Like in computer games, the students are asked to design and they go up a level by completing a project They graduatewhen they reach level 21, which usually takes three to five years And at the end, there is a certificate but no formal degree.Recent graduates are now working at companies including IBM, Amazon, and Tesla, as well as starting their own firms "The feedback we have had from employers is that our graduates are more apt to go off and find out information forthemselves, rather than asking their supervisors what to do next," says Brittany Bir, chief operating officer of 42 in Californiaand a graduate of its sister school in Paris Ms Bir says 42's graduates will be better able to work with others and discuss anddefend their ideas - an important skill in the "real world" of work
"This is particularly important in computer programming, where individuals are notorious for lacking certain human skills,"
she says
But could 42's model of teacherless learning work in mainstream universities? Brittany Bir admits 42's methods do not suitall students "It suits individuals who are very disciplined and self-motivated, and who are not scared by having the freedom
to work at their own pace," she says
(Adapted from http://www.bbc.com/news/business-37694248)
Question 43: What do 42’s graduates receive on completion of their course?
Question 44: According to Ms Bir, 42’s graduates will be able to improve
Trang 8A the skills of software programming B the skills of teamwork and debating
C the skills of giving feedback D the skills of searching for information
Question 45: The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to
Question 46: The word "notorious" in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by
Question 47: The author mentions "to design a website or a computer game" in paragraph 2 to illustrate
A a job that a French software engineer always does
B a help that students at 42 get for their work
C a choice of assignment that students at 42 have to complete
D a free resource available on the Internet
Question 48: According to the passage, 42 is
Question 49: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A The founders of 42 share the idea of providing free service on Facebook
B 42’s peer-to-peer approach promotes active learning and working.
C The students of 42 are required to play computer games during their course.
D It normally takes 42’s students at least five years to complete their course.
Question 50: It can be inferred from the passage that
A all 42’s graduates are employed by word-leading technology companies
B 42’s students have to handle the task assigned without any assistance
C 42 adopts project-based and problem-solving learning methods
D 42 is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities
Trang 9SỞ 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 318
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 whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1:A basic B hesitate C physics D reserve
Question 2:A developed B defeated C looked D finished
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3:A channel B deserve C forget D bamboo
Question 4:A endanger B departure C determine D furniture
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 5: To be successful in an interview, you should control the feeling of pressure and making a good impression on
the interviewer
Question 6: Scuba diving is usually carried out in the ocean in that people can explore the underwater word.
Question 7: The number of students attending English courses at our university are increasing.
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 8: Susan accidentally stepped on Denise’s foot.
~ Susan: "Oops! I’m sorry, Denise." ~ Denise: " "
A It’s nonsense B It’s alright C You shouldn’t do that D You are welcome.
Question 9: Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read.
~ Hana: "The book is really interesting and educational." ~ Jenifer: " "
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 10 to 14.
The Internet has truly transformed how students do their homework .(10) homework today still means spending time in
the library, it’s for a different reason Rather than using books for research, students today are (11) to the Internet todownload enormous amounts of data available online
In the past, students were limited to their school’s (12) of books In many cases, they got to the school library and found
out that someone had already taken the books they needed Nowadays, such inconvenience can be avoided since the Internet
never runs out of information Students, however, do have to (13) sure that the information they find online is true
Teachers have also benefited from the homework which is done on the Internet They do not need to carry students’ papers
around with them any more This is because online (14) allow students to electronically upload their homework for theirteachers to read and mark Of course, this also means that students can no longer use the excuse that the dog ate theirhomework!
(Adapted from "Gold Pre-First Exam Maximizer," by H Chilton & L Edwards, 2013, Harlow: Pearson)
Question 11:A connecting B searching C looking D linking
Question 12:A select B selection C selective D selectively
Question 14:A materials B structures C sources D systems
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 15: Basically, everything is the same; however, there may be some minor changes to the schedule.
Question 16: Sorry, I can’t come to your party I am snowed under with work at the moment.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 17: For the last 20 years, we significant changes in the word of science and technology.
Question 18: Air pollution is getting serious in big cities in the word
A most and most B more and more C the more and the more D the most and the most Question 19: They are always of what their children do.
Trang 10A supportive B supporting C supportively D support
Question 20: Ms Brown asked me in my class.
A how many students there were B there were how many students
C were there how many students D how many students were there
Question 21: The manager his temper with the employees and shouted at them.
Question 22: Her fiancé is said from Harvard University five years ago.
A to have graduated B to be graduated C having graduated D being graduated
Question 23: Garvin is a new computer application to see whether it works.
Question 24: Many rare and precious species are now the verge of extinction.
Question 25: Housewives find it easier to do domestic chores thanks to invention of labour-saving devices.
Question 26: Women in some parts of the word are still struggling for job opportunities to men.
Question 27: All nations should hands to work out a plan to solve the problem of global warming.
Question 28: Terry is a very imaginative boy He always comes interesting ideas.
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 29: "Why don’t we go out for dinner tonight?" said Jim.
A Jim suggested going out for dinner that night.
B Jim refused to go out for dinner that night.
C Jim denied going out for dinner that night.
D Jim promised to go out for dinner that night.
Question 30: I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John.
A John might have been very surprised to receive my letter.
B John might be very surprised to receive my letter.
C John must have been very surprised to receive my letter.
D John must be very surprised to receive my letter.
Question 31: The candidate was offered the job because of his excellent answers.
A If it hadn’t been for the candidate’s excellent answers, he couldn’t have got the job.
B The candidate answered the questions so excellently that he might get the job.
C Because it was such a good job, the candidate tried to answer the questions excellently.
D The job was offered to the candidate although he couldn’t answer the questions.
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 32: I didn’t pay attention to the teacher I failed to understand the lesson.
A I would have understood the lesson if I had paid attention to the teacher.
B Unless I failed to understand the lesson, I would pay attention to the teacher.
C Although I paid attention to the teacher, I failed to understand the lesson.
D I would have understood the lesson if I had failed to pay attention to the teacher.
Question 33: Our flight was delayed We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
A We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops in case our flight was delayed.
B As our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
C Although our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
D We have been spending time at the duty-free shops since our flight was delayed.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word
in each of the following questions.
Question 34: The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job.
Question 35: My sister is a very diligent student She works very hard at every subject.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.
Whales are the largest animals in the word., and the gentlest creatures we know Although the whale is very huge, it is not
hindered at all by its size when it is in the water Whales have tails that end like flippers With just a gentle flick, it can propelitself forward The skin of a whale is so smooth that it does not create any friction that can slow the whale down A whale’sbreathing hole is located on the top of its head, so it can breathe without having to completely push its head out of the water.Whales are protected from the cold seawater by body fat that is called blubber
Trang 11Whales live in the ocean but, in terms of behaviours, they are more similar to humans than fish They live in family groupsand they even travel in groups when they have to migrate from cooler to warmer waters.
The young stay with their parents for as long as fifteen years Whales are known not to desert the ill or injured members;instead, they cradle them
When whales are in danger, there are people who go to great lengths to help them One such case occurred in 1988, whenthree young whales were trapped in the sea It was close to winter and the sea had begun to freeze over Whales are mammalsthat require oxygen from the air, so the frozen ice was a great danger to them All they had then was a tiny hole in the ice forthem to breathe through Volunteers from all over soon turned up to help these creatures They cut holes in the ice to provide
more breathing holes for the whales These holes would also serve as guides for the whales so that they could swim to
warmer waters
(Adapted from http://www.englishdaily626.com?reading.comprehension)
Question 36: According to paragraph 2, the author mentions all of the following to show that whales "are more similar to
humans" EXCEPT
A they live in family groups and travel in groups
B they do not desert the ill or injured members
C they do not migrate from cooler to warmer waters
D the young stay with their parents for almost fifteen years
Question 37: Whales can move easily in water thanks to their
Question 38: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to
Question 39: According to the passage, why was the frozen ice on the sea surface a danger to whales?
A Because the water was too cold for them as they were warm-blooded.
B Because they couldn’t eat when the weather was too cold.
C Because whales couldn’t breathe without sufficient oxygen.
D Because they couldn’t swim in icy cold water.
Question 40: The word "tiny" in paragraph 3 probably means
Question 41: Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage?
A Some remarkable similarities of whales to humans
B Successful attempts to rescue whales all over the word.
C Whales as the only animals to live in warm water
D Whales as the largest, gentlest but vulnerable creatures
Question 42: Where is the whale’s breathing hole located?
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50.
It's called 42 - the name taken from the answer to the meaning of life, from the science fiction series The Hitchhiker's Guide
to the Galaxy 42 was founded by French technology billionaire Xavier Niel, whose backing means there are no tuition fees
and accommodation is free Mr Niel and his co-founders come from the world of technology and start-ups, and they are trying
to do to education what Facebook did to communication and Airbnb to accommodation.
Students at 42 are given a choice of projects that they might be set in a job as a software engineer - perhaps to design a
website or a computer game They complete a project using resources freely available on the Internet and by seeking help
from their fellow students, who work alongside them in a large open-plan room full of computers Another student will then
be randomly assigned to mark their work
The founders claim this method of learning makes up for shortcomings in the traditional education system, which they sayencourages students to be passive recipients of knowledge "Peer-to-peer learning develops students with the confidence tosearch for solutions by themselves, often in quite creative and ingenious ways."
Like in computer games, the students are asked to design and they go up a level by completing a project They graduatewhen they reach level 21, which usually takes three to five years And at the end, there is a certificate but no formal degree.Recent graduates are now working at companies including IBM, Amazon, and Tesla, as well as starting their own firms "The feedback we have had from employers is that our graduates are more apt to go off and find out information forthemselves, rather than asking their supervisors what to do next," says Brittany Bir, chief operating officer of 42 in Californiaand a graduate of its sister school in Paris Ms Bir says 42's graduates will be better able to work with others and discuss anddefend their ideas - an important skill in the "real world" of work
"This is particularly important in computer programming, where individuals are notorious for lacking certain human skills,"
she says
But could 42's model of teacherless learning work in mainstream universities? Brittany Bir admits 42's methods do not suitall students "It suits individuals who are very disciplined and self-motivated, and who are not scared by having the freedom
to work at their own pace," she says
(Adapted from http://www.bbc.com/news/business-37694248)
Question 43: What do 42’s graduates receive on completion of their course?
Trang 12Question 44: It can be inferred from the passage that
A 42’s students have to handle the task assigned without any assistance
B 42 is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities
C all 42’s graduates are employed by word-leading technology companies
D 42 adopts project-based and problem-solving learning methods
Question 45: The author mentions "to design a website or a computer game" in paragraph 2 to illustrate
A a free resource available on the Internet
B a job that a French software engineer always does
C a help that students at 42 get for their work
D a choice of assignment that students at 42 have to complete
Question 46: The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to
Question 47: According to the passage, 42 is
A a kind of school B a type of accommodation
C a tool of virtual communication D an innovation in technology
Question 48: The word "notorious" in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by
Question 49: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A 42’s peer-to-peer approach promotes active learning and working.
B The students of 42 are required to play computer games during their course.
C The founders of 42 share the idea of providing free service on Facebook
D It normally takes 42’s students at least five years to complete their course.
Question 50: According to Ms Bir, 42’s graduates will be able to improve
A the skills of searching for information B the skills of software programming
C the skills of giving feedback D the skills of teamwork and debating
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 421
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 answer to each of the questions from 01 to 07.
Whales are the largest animals in the word., and the gentlest creatures we know Although the whale is very huge, it is not
hindered at all by its size when it is in the water Whales have tails that end like flippers With just a gentle flick, it can propelitself forward The skin of a whale is so smooth that it does not create any friction that can slow the whale down A whale’sbreathing hole is located on the top of its head, so it can breathe without having to completely push its head out of the water.Whales are protected from the cold seawater by body fat that is called blubber
Whales live in the ocean but, in terms of behaviours, they are more similar to humans than fish They live in family groupsand they even travel in groups when they have to migrate from cooler to warmer waters
The young stay with their parents for as long as fifteen years Whales are known not to desert the ill or injured members;instead, they cradle them
When whales are in danger, there are people who go to great lengths to help them One such case occurred in 1988, whenthree young whales were trapped in the sea It was close to winter and the sea had begun to freeze over Whales are mammalsthat require oxygen from the air, so the frozen ice was a great danger to them All they had then was a tiny hole in the ice forthem to breathe through Volunteers from all over soon turned up to help these creatures They cut holes in the ice to provide
more breathing holes for the whales These holes would also serve as guides for the whales so that they could swim to
warmer waters
(Adapted from http://www.englishdaily626.com?reading.comprehension)
Question 1: Whales can move easily in water thanks to their
Question 2: The word "tiny" in paragraph 3 probably means
Question 3: Where is the whale’s breathing hole located?
Question 4: According to paragraph 2, the author mentions all of the following to show that whales "are more similar to
humans" EXCEPT
A they do not migrate from cooler to warmer waters
B they live in family groups and travel in groups
C the young stay with their parents for almost fifteen years
D they do not desert the ill or injured members
Question 5: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to
Question 6: Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage?
A Some remarkable similarities of whales to humans
B Successful attempts to rescue whales all over the word.
C Whales as the only animals to live in warm water
D Whales as the largest, gentlest but vulnerable creatures
Question 7: According to the passage, why was the frozen ice on the sea surface a danger to whales?
A Because whales couldn’t breathe without sufficient oxygen.
B Because the water was too cold for them as they were warm-blooded.
C Because they couldn’t swim in icy cold water.
D Because they couldn’t eat when the weather was too cold.
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: "Why don’t we go out for dinner tonight?" said Jim.
A Jim refused to go out for dinner that night.
B Jim denied going out for dinner that night.
C Jim suggested going out for dinner that night.
D Jim promised to go out for dinner that night.
Question 9: I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John.
A John must have been very surprised to receive my letter.
B John might be very surprised to receive my letter.
C John might have been very surprised to receive my letter.
D John must be very surprised to receive my letter.
Question 10: The candidate was offered the job because of his excellent answers.
A If it hadn’t been for the candidate’s excellent answers, he couldn’t have got the job.
Trang 14B The job was offered to the candidate although he couldn’t answer the questions.
C The candidate answered the questions so excellently that he might get the job.
D Because it was such a good job, the candidate tried to answer the questions excellently.
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 11: To be successful in an interview, you should control the feeling of pressure and making a good impression
on the interviewer
Question 12: The number of students attending English courses at our university are increasing.
Question 13: Scuba diving is usually carried out in the ocean in that people can explore the underwater word.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 14:A deserve B bamboo C channel D forget
Question 15:A departure B endanger C furniture D determine
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 16:A reserve B hesitate C physics D basic
Question 17:A finished B looked C defeated D developed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word
in each of the following questions.
Question 18: My sister is a very diligent student She works very hard at every subject.
Question 19: The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job.
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 20: Basically, everything is the same; however, there may be some minor changes to the schedule.
Question 21: Sorry, I can’t come to your party I am snowed under with work at the moment.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 22: Her fiancé is said from Harvard University five years ago.
A having graduated B to be graduated C to have graduated D being graduated
Question 23: All nations should hands to work out a plan to solve the problem of global warming.
Question 24: Many rare and precious species are now the verge of extinction.
Question 25: The manager his temper with the employees and shouted at them.
Question 26: Terry is a very imaginative boy He always comes interesting ideas.
Question 27: Housewives find it easier to do domestic chores thanks to invention of labour-saving devices.
Question 28: They are always of what their children do.
Question 29: Ms Brown asked me in my class.
A how many students there were B how many students were there
C were there how many students D there were how many students
Question 30: Women in some parts of the word are still struggling for job opportunities to men.
Question 31: For the last 20 years, we significant changes in the word of science and technology.
Question 32: Air pollution is getting serious in big cities in the word
A most and most B more and more C the more and the more D the most and the most Question 33: Garvin is a new computer application to see whether it works.
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 34: Our flight was delayed We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
A We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops in case our flight was delayed.
B As our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
Trang 15C We have been spending time at the duty-free shops since our flight was delayed.
D Although our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
Question 35: I didn’t pay attention to the teacher I failed to understand the lesson.
A I would have understood the lesson if I had paid attention to the teacher.
B Unless I failed to understand the lesson, I would pay attention to the teacher.
C Although I paid attention to the teacher, I failed to understand the lesson.
D I would have understood the lesson if I had failed to pay attention to the teacher.
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 36 to 40.
The Internet has truly transformed how students do their homework .(36) homework today still means spending time in
the library, it’s for a different reason Rather than using books for research, students today are (37) to the Internet todownload enormous amounts of data available online
In the past, students were limited to their school’s (38) of books In many cases, they got to the school library and found
out that someone had already taken the books they needed Nowadays, such inconvenience can be avoided since the Internet
never runs out of information Students, however, do have to (39) sure that the information they find online is true
Teachers have also benefited from the homework which is done on the Internet They do not need to carry students’ papers
around with them any more This is because online (40) allow students to electronically upload their homework for theirteachers to read and mark Of course, this also means that students can no longer use the excuse that the dog ate theirhomework!
(Adapted from "Gold Pre-First Exam Maximizer," by H Chilton & L Edwards, 2013, Harlow: Pearson)
Question 37:A connecting B linking C looking D searching
Question 38:A selection B selectively C selective D select
Question 40:A materials B structures C sources D systems
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 41: Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read.
~ Hana: "The book is really interesting and educational." ~ Jenifer: " "
A That’s nice of you to say so B I’d love it.
Question 42: Susan accidentally stepped on Denise’s foot.
~ Susan: "Oops! I’m sorry, Denise." ~ Denise: " "
A You shouldn’t do that B You are welcome C It’s alright D It’s nonsense.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50.
It's called 42 - the name taken from the answer to the meaning of life, from the science fiction series The Hitchhiker's Guide
to the Galaxy 42 was founded by French technology billionaire Xavier Niel, whose backing means there are no tuition fees
and accommodation is free Mr Niel and his co-founders come from the world of technology and start-ups, and they are trying
to do to education what Facebook did to communication and Airbnb to accommodation.
Students at 42 are given a choice of projects that they might be set in a job as a software engineer - perhaps to design a
website or a computer game They complete a project using resources freely available on the Internet and by seeking help
from their fellow students, who work alongside them in a large open-plan room full of computers Another student will then
be randomly assigned to mark their work
The founders claim this method of learning makes up for shortcomings in the traditional education system, which they sayencourages students to be passive recipients of knowledge "Peer-to-peer learning develops students with the confidence tosearch for solutions by themselves, often in quite creative and ingenious ways."
Like in computer games, the students are asked to design and they go up a level by completing a project They graduatewhen they reach level 21, which usually takes three to five years And at the end, there is a certificate but no formal degree.Recent graduates are now working at companies including IBM, Amazon, and Tesla, as well as starting their own firms "The feedback we have had from employers is that our graduates are more apt to go off and find out information forthemselves, rather than asking their supervisors what to do next," says Brittany Bir, chief operating officer of 42 in Californiaand a graduate of its sister school in Paris Ms Bir says 42's graduates will be better able to work with others and discuss anddefend their ideas - an important skill in the "real world" of work
"This is particularly important in computer programming, where individuals are notorious for lacking certain human skills,"
she says
But could 42's model of teacherless learning work in mainstream universities? Brittany Bir admits 42's methods do not suitall students "It suits individuals who are very disciplined and self-motivated, and who are not scared by having the freedom
to work at their own pace," she says
(Adapted from http://www.bbc.com/news/business-37694248)
Question 43: What do 42’s graduates receive on completion of their course?
Question 44: According to Ms Bir, 42’s graduates will be able to improve
Trang 16A the skills of teamwork and debating B the skills of giving feedback
C the skills of searching for information D the skills of software programming
Question 45: The word "notorious" in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by
Question 46: According to the passage, 42 is
A an innovation in technology B a tool of virtual communication
Question 47: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A The students of 42 are required to play computer games during their course.
B The founders of 42 share the idea of providing free service on Facebook
C It normally takes 42’s students at least five years to complete their course.
D 42’s peer-to-peer approach promotes active learning and working.
Question 48: The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to
Question 49: The author mentions "to design a website or a computer game" in paragraph 2 to illustrate
A a help that students at 42 get for their work
B a free resource available on the Internet
C a choice of assignment that students at 42 have to complete
D a job that a French software engineer always does
Question 50: It can be inferred from the passage that
A 42’s students have to handle the task assigned without any assistance
B 42 adopts project-based and problem-solving learning methods
C all 42’s graduates are employed by word-leading technology companies
D 42 is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities
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ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017
(Đề gồm có 04 trang) MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 984
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 sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 1: "Why don’t we go out for dinner tonight?" said Jim.
A Jim denied going out for dinner that night.
B Jim promised to go out for dinner that night.
C Jim refused to go out for dinner that night.
D Jim suggested going out for dinner that night.
Question 2: The candidate was offered the job because of his excellent answers.
A The job was offered to the candidate although he couldn’t answer the questions.
B Because it was such a good job, the candidate tried to answer the questions excellently.
C If it hadn’t been for the candidate’s excellent answers, he couldn’t have got the job.
D The candidate answered the questions so excellently that he might get the job.
Question 3: I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John.
A John must be very surprised to receive my letter.
B John might have been very surprised to receive my letter.
C John must have been very surprised to receive my letter.
D John might be very surprised to receive my letter.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 04 to 10.
Whales are the largest animals in the word., and the gentlest creatures we know Although the whale is very huge, it is not
hindered at all by its size when it is in the water Whales have tails that end like flippers With just a gentle flick, it can propelitself forward The skin of a whale is so smooth that it does not create any friction that can slow the whale down A whale’sbreathing hole is located on the top of its head, so it can breathe without having to completely push its head out of the water.Whales are protected from the cold seawater by body fat that is called blubber
Whales live in the ocean but, in terms of behaviours, they are more similar to humans than fish They live in family groupsand they even travel in groups when they have to migrate from cooler to warmer waters
The young stay with their parents for as long as fifteen years Whales are known not to desert the ill or injured members;instead, they cradle them
When whales are in danger, there are people who go to great lengths to help them One such case occurred in 1988, whenthree young whales were trapped in the sea It was close to winter and the sea had begun to freeze over Whales are mammalsthat require oxygen from the air, so the frozen ice was a great danger to them All they had then was a tiny hole in the ice forthem to breathe through Volunteers from all over soon turned up to help these creatures They cut holes in the ice to provide
more breathing holes for the whales These holes would also serve as guides for the whales so that they could swim to
warmer waters
(Adapted from http://www.englishdaily626.com?reading.comprehension)
Question 4: Where is the whale’s breathing hole located?
Question 5: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to
Question 6: Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage?
A Whales as the largest, gentlest but vulnerable creatures
B Successful attempts to rescue whales all over the word.
C Whales as the only animals to live in warm water
D Some remarkable similarities of whales to humans
Question 7: According to paragraph 2, the author mentions all of the following to show that whales "are more similar to
humans" EXCEPT
A they do not migrate from cooler to warmer waters
B the young stay with their parents for almost fifteen years
C they do not desert the ill or injured members
D they live in family groups and travel in groups
Question 8: Whales can move easily in water thanks to their
Question 9: The word "tiny" in paragraph 3 probably means
Question 10: According to the passage, why was the frozen ice on the sea surface a danger to whales?
A Because whales couldn’t breathe without sufficient oxygen.
Trang 18B Because they couldn’t swim in icy cold water.
C Because the water was too cold for them as they were warm-blooded.
D Because they couldn’t eat when the weather was too cold.
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 11 to 15.
The Internet has truly transformed how students do their homework .(11) homework today still means spending time in
the library, it’s for a different reason Rather than using books for research, students today are (12) to the Internet todownload enormous amounts of data available online
In the past, students were limited to their school’s (13) of books In many cases, they got to the school library and found
out that someone had already taken the books they needed Nowadays, such inconvenience can be avoided since the Internet
never runs out of information Students, however, do have to (14) sure that the information they find online is true
Teachers have also benefited from the homework which is done on the Internet They do not need to carry students’ papers
around with them any more This is because online (15) allow students to electronically upload their homework for theirteachers to read and mark Of course, this also means that students can no longer use the excuse that the dog ate theirhomework!
(Adapted from "Gold Pre-First Exam Maximizer," by H Chilton & L Edwards, 2013, Harlow: Pearson)
Question 12:A searching B connecting C linking D looking
Question 13:A selection B select C selectively D selective
Question 15:A materials B structures C systems D sources
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 16: Basically, everything is the same; however, there may be some minor changes to the schedule.
Question 17: Sorry, I can’t come to your party I am snowed under with work at the moment.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 18:A developed B looked C finished D defeated
Question 19:A hesitate B reserve C physics D basic
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 20 to 27.
It's called 42 - the name taken from the answer to the meaning of life, from the science fiction series The Hitchhiker's Guide
to the Galaxy 42 was founded by French technology billionaire Xavier Niel, whose backing means there are no tuition fees
and accommodation is free Mr Niel and his co-founders come from the world of technology and start-ups, and they are trying
to do to education what Facebook did to communication and Airbnb to accommodation.
Students at 42 are given a choice of projects that they might be set in a job as a software engineer - perhaps to design a
website or a computer game They complete a project using resources freely available on the Internet and by seeking help
from their fellow students, who work alongside them in a large open-plan room full of computers Another student will then
be randomly assigned to mark their work
The founders claim this method of learning makes up for shortcomings in the traditional education system, which they sayencourages students to be passive recipients of knowledge "Peer-to-peer learning develops students with the confidence tosearch for solutions by themselves, often in quite creative and ingenious ways."
Like in computer games, the students are asked to design and they go up a level by completing a project They graduatewhen they reach level 21, which usually takes three to five years And at the end, there is a certificate but no formal degree.Recent graduates are now working at companies including IBM, Amazon, and Tesla, as well as starting their own firms "The feedback we have had from employers is that our graduates are more apt to go off and find out information forthemselves, rather than asking their supervisors what to do next," says Brittany Bir, chief operating officer of 42 in Californiaand a graduate of its sister school in Paris Ms Bir says 42's graduates will be better able to work with others and discuss anddefend their ideas - an important skill in the "real world" of work
"This is particularly important in computer programming, where individuals are notorious for lacking certain human skills,"
she says
But could 42's model of teacherless learning work in mainstream universities? Brittany Bir admits 42's methods do not suitall students "It suits individuals who are very disciplined and self-motivated, and who are not scared by having the freedom
to work at their own pace," she says
(Adapted from http://www.bbc.com/news/business-37694248)
Question 20: According to the passage, 42 is
A an innovation in technology B a tool of virtual communication
C a kind of school D a type of accommodation
Question 21: The word "notorious" in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by
Question 22: According to Ms Bir, 42’s graduates will be able to improve