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TNPT 8 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 answer to each of the following questions.
Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, someschools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters The academic year, September toJune, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in September, January, and March: the summer quarter,June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of vary length
There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system On the plus side, students who wish to complete their
degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all
four quarters In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning ofany other quarters Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used effectively toserve the greatest number of students But there are several disadvantages as well Many faculty complain that eleven-weekterm is simply not enough for them to cover the material required by most college coursed Students alsofind it difficult tocomplete the assignments in such a short period of time
In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system some colleges and universities
have instituted a three-term trimester system In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and
finish course requirements, but the additional term provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degreeprograms for those students who wish to graduate early
Question 1: Where would this passage most probably be found?
A In a American newspaper
B In a general guide to colleges and universities in the United States
C In a dictionary published in the United States
D In a college catalog for a university in the United States
Question 2: A semester system
A has eleven-week sessions B Isn’t very popular in the United States
C gives students the opportunity to study year round D has two major sessions a year
Question 3: The word "instituted" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
Question 4: Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
Question 5: Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimesters?
A they provide more options for admission B They are long enough to cover the course material
C They allow students to graduate early D they last eleven weeks.
Question 6: The word "customary" in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by
Question 7: When may students begin studying in a school that uses a quarter system?
A September B at the beginning of any quarter
C Summer semester only D at the beginning of the academic year
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlmedpart differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 8:A windsurfing B philosopher C rhinoceros D wilderness
Question 9:A enlightened B increased C discouraged D supervised
Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 10: She was once bitten by a monkey, made her dislike monkeys for the rest of her life.
Question 11: It was announced that neither the passengers nor the driver in the crash.
Question 12: It before you start applying for any job, you must be absolutely sure you have right
Question 13: Geometry is the branch of mathematics the properties and relation of lines, angles, shapes, surfaces and
solids
A the deal about B dealing with C is concerned with D to be concerned about Question 14: you know important this is.
A need to hardly tell B need hardly to tell
C need to tell hardly D need hardly tell
Trang 2Question 15: at Hanoi Sakura Festival 2017, we found it very impressive.
Question 16: I find it difficult to make… as prices keep
A ends meet - rising B end meet - raising C ends meet - raising D end meet - rising
Question 17: All his plans for starting his own business fell
Question 18: dead no longer need help We must concern ourselves w ith living.
Question 19: The dress is a little big for you You’d better go to tailor’s and at the waist.
A have it made wider B have it made less wide C make it less wide D make it wider
Question 20: We shouldn’t use too many plastic bags because they are very hard to
Question 21: of computers, it is difficult to imagine how tedious the work of accountants and clerks must have been in
the past
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.
It’s time men stopped looking down on women Women won their independence years ago After a long struggle, they now
enjoy the same educational opportunities as men in most parts of the world They have proved repeatedly that they are equaland often superior to men in almost every field
The battle for recognition has been won, but it is by no means over Men still carry on the sex war because their attituderemains basically (22) Even in the most progressive societies, women continue to be regarded as (23) citizens.However much men sneer at women, their claims to superiority are not borne out by statistics Let's consider the matter ofdriving, for instance We all know that women cause fewer accidents than men Women have succeeded in any job you care
to name As politicians, soldiers, doctors, factory-hands, university professors, farmers, company directors, lawyers, conductors, scientists and presidents of countries they have often (24) And we must remember that they frequentlysucceed brilliantly in all these fields in addition to bearing and rearing 25 children
Yet men go on saying that there are many jobs women can't do Top-level political negotiation between countries, businessand banks and etc are almost controlled by men, who guard their so-called 'rights' They shun real competition They know intheir hearts that women are superior and they are afraid of being (25) at their own game One of the most important tasks
in the world is to achieve peace between the nations You can be sure that if women were allowed to sit round the conferencetable, they would succeed brilliantly, as they always do, where men have failed for centuries Some things are too important
to be left (26) men
Question 22:A favourable B powerful C commanding D hostile
Question 23:A as second-rated B like second-rate C as second-rate D second-rate
Question 24:A led men to shame B put men to shame C caused men ashamed D made men shameful Question 25:A beaten B won C lost D failed
Question 26:A to B on C for D with
Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each the following exchanges.
Question 27: ~ Your friend: "Do you want another serving of chicken soup?" ~ You: " "
Question 28: You want to address an envelope to whole family You write:
A Family Wilson B Mr and Mrs Wilson and other members
C Mr and Mrs Wilson and family D Family Mr and Mrs Wilson
Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 29: After spending two days arguing about where to go for their holidays, is was decided that they shouldn’t go
anywhere
Question 30: There is the very real possibility that these animals could panic, frighten and would break away, should there
be a sudden loud noise
Question 31: Although the Red cross accepts blood from most donors, the nurse will not let you to give blood if you have
just had cold
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Brown bears are found in Alaska and western Canada They are first cousins of the grizzly, each belonging to the species
Ursus arctos The chief difference in them is size, as brown bears on the average are slightly larger A full-grown male may
weigh 1,500 pounds and stand 9 to 10 feet tall Like bears everywhere they are creatures of habit that tread the same trails
Trang 3year after year Brown bears have three gaits: an even, deliberate one that takes them over rough or boggy ground at a steady
clip, a quick shuffle, and a fast gallop They are not only surprisingly fast, but also, for such huge beasts, amazingly inclines
Fishing the streams in summer, they pounce on swift-moving salmon and snatch them with almost simultaneous movements
of their paws and mouths Brown bears are excellent swimmers and love to loll and wallow in the water on warm days They
are also curious and playful Most manifest a fear of humans, but Alaskans prefer not to test these creatures and usually carry
noisemakers of some kind to warn the bears of their presence
Question 32: The word "most" in line 9 refers to
Question 33: The passage suggest that
A it would not be unusual see bear cross a deep river B brown bears catch salmon in quiet pools
C brown bears like to range over new territory D brown bears are slow but agile
Question 34: It is most probable that if a brown bear came across a human it would
A attack the human B be friendly toward the human
C avoid the human D not be the least interested in the human
Question 35: The word "gaits" in the line 4 could best be replaced by
Question 36: It can be inferred from the passage that
A grizzlies and brown bears are not related
B grizzlies are not found in western Canada
C brown bears do not have the same habits as most bears
D grizzlies are smaller than brown bears
Question 37: The passage implies that browns bears
A can negotiate almost any terrain B are fierce and bad-tempered
C are not afraid of loud noises D are huge, awkward animals
Question 38: The word "them" in line 7 refers to
Question 39: Which of the following can be implied from the passage?
A Alaskans have a cautious respect for the brown bear.
B Alaskans have no fear of the brown bear.
C Alaskans do not know very much about the habits of the brown bear.
D Alaskans are not creatures of habit.
Mark a 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 40: Elephants will become extinct if man continues killing them.
Question 41: ~ Man: "I heard you have a part in the school play tonight."
~ Woman: "Yes, and I’m on pins and needles."
Mark a 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 42: A thrifty buyer chases fruits and vegetables in season.
Question 43: It is generally believed that almost all young birds are very vulnerable to predators.
Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the offer three in the position
of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 44:A emergency B geothermal C alternative D expensively
Question 45:A technology B variety C centenarian D compulsory
Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 46: Were motorists were to drive carefully, they would have fewer accidents.
A Motorists are not careful and there are many accidents.
B Motorists are careful and yet there are many accidents.
C Motorists are careful and there are few accidents.
D Motorists are not careful and yet there are few accidents.
Question 47: "You should have finished the report by now," John told his secretary.
A John reproached his secretary for not having finished the report.
B John scolded to his secretary for not having finished the report.
C John said that his secretary had not finished the report.
D John reminded his secretary of finishing the report.
Question 48: Tom should have known better than to ask Dick to help him.
A It was wise of Tom to ask Dick to help him.
Trang 4B Tom should have asked Dick to help him.
C Tom asked Dick to help him because he was better than anyone else.
D Tom asked Dick to help him, but it was foolish of him to do so.
Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: Their dog was very fierce People didn’t dare to come up to their house.
A If their dog were not fierce no one would visit their house.
B They had sofierce a dog that no-one dared come up to their house.
C They had such a fierce dog so that people didn’t dare to come up to their house.
D Their dog was not fierce enough for people visit their house.
Question 50: He hadn’t eaten anything since morning, He took the food eagerly.
A He took the food eagerly although he had eaten a lot since dawn.
B He had eaten nothing since dawn so that he took the food eagerly.
C He took the food eagerly for he had eaten nothing since dawn.
D He took the food so eagerly that he had eaten nothing since dawn
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(Đề gồm có 04 trang) MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 356
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
Mark(s) Mã Phách ………
Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 1: All his plans for starting his own business fell
Question 2: at Hanoi Sakura Festival 2017, we found it very impressive.
A If it hadn’t rained B Much as it rained
C As soon as it rained D because it was raining
Question 3: Geometry is the branch of mathematics the properties and relation of lines, angles, shapes, surfaces and
solids
A to be concerned about B is concerned with C the deal about D dealing with
Question 4: you know important this is.
A need to tell hardly B need to hardly tell
C need hardly tell D need hardly to tell
Question 5: It was announced that neither the passengers nor the driver in the crash.
Question 6: We shouldn’t use too many plastic bags because they are very hard to
Question 7: dead no longer need help We must concern ourselves w ith living.
Question 8: It before you start applying for any job, you must be absolutely sure you have right
Question 9: I find it difficult to make… as prices keep
A end meet - rising B end meet - raising C ends meet - rising D ends meet - raising
Question 10: of computers, it is difficult to imagine how tedious the work of accountants and clerks must have been in
the past
Question 11: She was once bitten by a monkey, made her dislike monkeys for the rest of her life.
Question 12: The dress is a little big for you You’d better go to tailor’s and at the waist.
A make it wider B make it less wide C have it made wider D have it made less wide Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, someschools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters The academic year, September toJune, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in September, January, and March: the summer quarter,June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of vary length
There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system On the plus side, students who wish to complete their
degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all
four quarters In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning ofany other quarters Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used effectively toserve the greatest number of students But there are several disadvantages as well Many faculty complain that eleven-weekterm is simply not enough for them to cover the material required by most college coursed Students alsofind it difficult tocomplete the assignments in such a short period of time
In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system some colleges and universities
have instituted a three-term trimester system In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and
finish course requirements, but the additional term provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degreeprograms for those students who wish to graduate early
Question 13: Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A Universities in the United States B The Semester System
Question 14: The word "customary" in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by
Question 15: A semester system
A has two major sessions a year B Isn’t very popular in the United States
C gives students the opportunity to study year round D has eleven-week sessions
Question 16: When may students begin studying in a school that uses a quarter system?
Trang 6A at the beginning of any quarter B September
C at the beginning of the academic year D Summer semester only
Question 17: Where would this passage most probably be found?
A In a dictionary published in the United States
B In a American newspaper
C In a general guide to colleges and universities in the United States
D In a college catalog for a university in the United States
Question 18: The word "instituted" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
Question 19: Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimesters?
A they provide more options for admission B They allow students to graduate early
C They are long enough to cover the course material D they last eleven weeks.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlmedpart differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 20:A increased B discouraged C supervised D enlightened
Question 21:A windsurfing B rhinoceros C wilderness D.
philosopher
Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each the following exchanges.
Question 22: You want to address an envelope to whole family You write:
A Mr and Mrs Wilson and other members B Family Mr and Mrs Wilson
C Family Wilson D Mr and Mrs Wilson and family
Question 23: ~ Your friend: "Do you want another serving of chicken soup?" ~ You: " "
Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the offer three in the position
of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 24:A emergency B alternative C geothermal D expensively
Question 25:A variety B compulsory C centenarian D technology
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Brown bears are found in Alaska and western Canada They are first cousins of the grizzly, each belonging to the species
Ursus arctos The chief difference in them is size, as brown bears on the average are slightly larger A full-grown male may
weigh 1,500 pounds and stand 9 to 10 feet tall Like bears everywhere they are creatures of habit that tread the same trails
year after year Brown bears have three gaits: an even, deliberate one that takes them over rough or boggy ground at a steady
clip, a quick shuffle, and a fast gallop They are not only surprisingly fast, but also, for such huge beasts, amazingly inclines
Fishing the streams in summer, they pounce on swift-moving salmon and snatch them with almost simultaneous movements
of their paws and mouths Brown bears are excellent swimmers and love to loll and wallow in the water on warm days They
are also curious and playful Most manifest a fear of humans, but Alaskans prefer not to test these creatures and usually carry
noisemakers of some kind to warn the bears of their presence
Question 26: The passage suggest that
A brown bears are slow but agile B brown bears catch salmon in quiet pools
C brown bears like to range over new territory D it would not be unusual see bear cross a deep river
Question 27: It can be inferred from the passage that
A grizzlies are not found in western Canada
B grizzlies and brown bears are not related
C grizzlies are smaller than brown bears
D brown bears do not have the same habits as most bears
Question 28: The word "most" in line 9 refers to
Question 29: The word "gaits" in the line 4 could best be replaced by
Question 30: The word "them" in line 7 refers to
Question 31: It is most probable that if a brown bear came across a human it would
A not be the least interested in the human B attack the human
Question 32: The passage implies that browns bears
A are huge, awkward animals B are not afraid of loud noises
C are fierce and bad-tempered D can negotiate almost any terrain
Question 33: Which of the following can be implied from the passage?
A Alaskans have no fear of the brown bear.
B Alaskans are not creatures of habit.
Trang 7C Alaskans have a cautious respect for the brown bear.
D Alaskans do not know very much about the habits of the brown bear.
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.
It’s time men stopped looking down on women Women won their independence years ago After a long struggle, they now
enjoy the same educational opportunities as men in most parts of the world They have proved repeatedly that they are equaland often superior to men in almost every field
The battle for recognition has been won, but it is by no means over Men still carry on the sex war because their attituderemains basically (34) Even in the most progressive societies, women continue to be regarded as (35) citizens.However much men sneer at women, their claims to superiority are not borne out by statistics Let's consider the matter ofdriving, for instance We all know that women cause fewer accidents than men Women have succeeded in any job you care
to name As politicians, soldiers, doctors, factory-hands, university professors, farmers, company directors, lawyers, conductors, scientists and presidents of countries they have often (36) And we must remember that they frequentlysucceed brilliantly in all these fields in addition to bearing and rearing 25 children
Yet men go on saying that there are many jobs women can't do Top-level political negotiation between countries, businessand banks and etc are almost controlled by men, who guard their so-called 'rights' They shun real competition They know intheir hearts that women are superior and they are afraid of being (37) at their own game One of the most important tasks
in the world is to achieve peace between the nations You can be sure that if women were allowed to sit round the conferencetable, they would succeed brilliantly, as they always do, where men have failed for centuries Some things are too important
to be left (38) men
Question 34:A hostile B favourable C commanding D powerful
Question 35:A like second-rate B second-rate C as second-rate D as second-rated
Question 36:A put men to shame B caused men ashamed C made men shameful D led men to shame
Question 37:A won B beaten C failed D lost
Question 38:A on B for C with D to
Mark a 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 39: Tom should have known better than to ask Dick to help him.
A Tom asked Dick to help him, but it was foolish of him to do so.
B It was wise of Tom to ask Dick to help him.
C Tom asked Dick to help him because he was better than anyone else.
D Tom should have asked Dick to help him.
Question 40: "You should have finished the report by now," John told his secretary.
A John scolded to his secretary for not having finished the report.
B John reproached his secretary for not having finished the report.
C John said that his secretary had not finished the report.
D John reminded his secretary of finishing the report.
Question 41: Were motorists were to drive carefully, they would have fewer accidents.
A Motorists are not careful and there are many accidents.
B Motorists are careful and yet there are many accidents.
C Motorists are careful and there are few accidents.
D Motorists are not careful and yet there are few accidents.
Mark a 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 42: A thrifty buyer chases fruits and vegetables in season.
Question 43: It is generally believed that almost all young birds are very vulnerable to predators.
Mark a 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 44: ~ Man: "I heard you have a part in the school play tonight."
~ Woman: "Yes, and I’m on pins and needles."
Question 45: Elephants will become extinct if man continues killing them.
Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 46: Although the Red cross accepts blood from most donors, the nurse will not let you to give blood if you have
just had cold
Question 47: There is the very real possibility that these animals could panic, frighten and would break away, should there
be a sudden loud noise
Trang 8A frighten B should there be C panic D very real
Question 48: After spending two days arguing about where to go for their holidays, is was decided that they shouldn’t go
anywhere
Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: Their dog was very fierce People didn’t dare to come up to their house.
A Their dog was not fierce enough for people visit their house.
B They had sofierce a dog that no-one dared come up to their house.
C If their dog were not fierce no one would visit their house.
D They had such a fierce dog so that people didn’t dare to come up to their house.
Question 50: He hadn’t eaten anything since morning, He took the food eagerly.
A He took the food eagerly although he had eaten a lot since dawn.
B He took the food so eagerly that he had eaten nothing since dawn
C He had eaten nothing since dawn so that he took the food eagerly.
D He took the food eagerly for he had eaten nothing since dawn.
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ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017
(Đề gồm có 04 trang) MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 829
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 following questions.
Brown bears are found in Alaska and western Canada They are first cousins of the grizzly, each belonging to the species
Ursus arctos The chief difference in them is size, as brown bears on the average are slightly larger A full-grown male may
weigh 1,500 pounds and stand 9 to 10 feet tall Like bears everywhere they are creatures of habit that tread the same trails
year after year Brown bears have three gaits: an even, deliberate one that takes them over rough or boggy ground at a steady
clip, a quick shuffle, and a fast gallop They are not only surprisingly fast, but also, for such huge beasts, amazingly inclines
Fishing the streams in summer, they pounce on swift-moving salmon and snatch them with almost simultaneous movements
of their paws and mouths Brown bears are excellent swimmers and love to loll and wallow in the water on warm days They
are also curious and playful Most manifest a fear of humans, but Alaskans prefer not to test these creatures and usually carry
noisemakers of some kind to warn the bears of their presence
Question 1: Which of the following can be implied from the passage?
A Alaskans are not creatures of habit.
B Alaskans do not know very much about the habits of the brown bear.
C Alaskans have a cautious respect for the brown bear.
D Alaskans have no fear of the brown bear.
Question 2: It can be inferred from the passage that
A brown bears do not have the same habits as most bears
B grizzlies and brown bears are not related
C grizzlies are smaller than brown bears
D grizzlies are not found in western Canada
Question 3: It is most probable that if a brown bear came across a human it would
A be friendly toward the human B not be the least interested in the human
Question 4: The word "them" in line 7 refers to
Question 5: The word "gaits" in the line 4 could best be replaced by
Question 6: The passage suggest that
A brown bears are slow but agile B brown bears catch salmon in quiet pools
C brown bears like to range over new territory D it would not be unusual see bear cross a deep river
Question 7: The passage implies that browns bears
A are huge, awkward animals B are fierce and bad-tempered
C can negotiate almost any terrain D are not afraid of loud noises
Question 8: The word "most" in line 9 refers to
Mark a 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 9: A thrifty buyer chases fruits and vegetables in season.
Question 10: It is generally believed that almost all young birds are very vulnerable to predators.
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.
It’s time men stopped looking down on women Women won their independence years ago After a long struggle, they now
enjoy the same educational opportunities as men in most parts of the world They have proved repeatedly that they are equaland often superior to men in almost every field
The battle for recognition has been won, but it is by no means over Men still carry on the sex war because their attituderemains basically (11) Even in the most progressive societies, women continue to be regarded as (12) citizens.However much men sneer at women, their claims to superiority are not borne out by statistics Let's consider the matter ofdriving, for instance We all know that women cause fewer accidents than men Women have succeeded in any job you care
to name As politicians, soldiers, doctors, factory-hands, university professors, farmers, company directors, lawyers, conductors, scientists and presidents of countries they have often (13) And we must remember that they frequentlysucceed brilliantly in all these fields in addition to bearing and rearing 25 children
Trang 10Yet men go on saying that there are many jobs women can't do Top-level political negotiation between countries, businessand banks and etc are almost controlled by men, who guard their so-called 'rights' They shun real competition They know intheir hearts that women are superior and they are afraid of being (14) at their own game One of the most important tasks
in the world is to achieve peace between the nations You can be sure that if women were allowed to sit round the conferencetable, they would succeed brilliantly, as they always do, where men have failed for centuries Some things are too important
to be left (15) men
Question 11:A powerful B hostile C commanding D favourable
Question 12:A second-rate B as second-rated C like second-rate D as second-rate
Question 13:A made men shameful B led men to shame C put men to shame D caused men ashamed Question 14:A lost B beaten C failed D won
Question 15:A with B for C on D to
Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the offer three in the position
of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 16:A alternative B emergency C geothermal D expensively
Question 17:A compulsory B variety C centenarian D technology
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, someschools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters The academic year, September toJune, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in September, January, and March: the summer quarter,June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of vary length
There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system On the plus side, students who wish to complete their
degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all
four quarters In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning ofany other quarters Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used effectively toserve the greatest number of students But there are several disadvantages as well Many faculty complain that eleven-weekterm is simply not enough for them to cover the material required by most college coursed Students alsofind it difficult tocomplete the assignments in such a short period of time
In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system some colleges and universities
have instituted a three-term trimester system In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and
finish course requirements, but the additional term provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degreeprograms for those students who wish to graduate early
Question 18: Where would this passage most probably be found?
A In a college catalog for a university in the United States
B In a dictionary published in the United States
C In a American newspaper
D In a general guide to colleges and universities in the United States
Question 19: The word "customary" in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by
Question 20: The word "instituted" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
Question 21: When may students begin studying in a school that uses a quarter system?
A at the beginning of any quarter B Summer semester only
Question 22: A semester system
A has two major sessions a year B has eleven-week sessions
C Isn’t very popular in the United States D gives students the opportunity to study year round
Question 23: Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
C Universities in the United States D The Academic Year
Question 24: Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimesters?
A They are long enough to cover the course material B They allow students to graduate early
C they last eleven weeks D they provide more options for admission.
Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 25: Although the Red cross accepts blood from most donors, the nurse will not let you to give blood if you have
just had cold
Question 26: There is the very real possibility that these animals could panic, frighten and would break away, should there
be a sudden loud noise
Trang 11Question 27: After spending two days arguing about where to go for their holidays, is was decided that they shouldn’t go
anywhere
Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 28: It before you start applying for any job, you must be absolutely sure you have right
Question 29: The dress is a little big for you You’d better go to tailor’s and at the waist.
A have it made wider B make it less wide C have it made less wide D make it wider
Question 30: dead no longer need help We must concern ourselves w ith living.
Question 31: you know important this is.
Question 32: It was announced that neither the passengers nor the driver in the crash.
Question 33: We shouldn’t use too many plastic bags because they are very hard to
Question 34: Geometry is the branch of mathematics the properties and relation of lines, angles, shapes, surfaces and
solids
A dealing with B is concerned with C to be concerned about D the deal about
Question 35: of computers, it is difficult to imagine how tedious the work of accountants and clerks must have been in
the past
Question 36: All his plans for starting his own business fell
Question 37: She was once bitten by a monkey, made her dislike monkeys for the rest of her life.
Question 38: I find it difficult to make… as prices keep
A ends meet - rising B end meet - rising C ends meet - raising D end meet - raising
Question 39: at Hanoi Sakura Festival 2017, we found it very impressive.
Mark a 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 40: "You should have finished the report by now," John told his secretary.
A John said that his secretary had not finished the report.
B John reproached his secretary for not having finished the report.
C John reminded his secretary of finishing the report.
D John scolded to his secretary for not having finished the report.
Question 41: Tom should have known better than to ask Dick to help him.
A It was wise of Tom to ask Dick to help him.
B Tom should have asked Dick to help him.
C Tom asked Dick to help him because he was better than anyone else.
D Tom asked Dick to help him, but it was foolish of him to do so.
Question 42: Were motorists were to drive carefully, they would have fewer accidents.
A Motorists are careful and yet there are many accidents.
B Motorists are not careful and yet there are few accidents.
C Motorists are careful and there are few accidents.
D Motorists are not careful and there are many accidents.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlmedpart differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 43:A increased B discouraged C enlightened D supervised
Question 44:A philosopher B rhinoceros C windsurfing D wilderness
Mark a 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 45: Elephants will become extinct if man continues killing them.
Question 46: ~ Man: "I heard you have a part in the school play tonight."
~ Woman: "Yes, and I’m on pins and needles."
Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each the following exchanges.
Trang 12Question 47: You want to address an envelope to whole family You write:
A Mr and Mrs Wilson and other members B Family Wilson
C Mr and Mrs Wilson and family D Family Mr and Mrs Wilson
Question 48: ~ Your friend: "Do you want another serving of chicken soup?" ~ You: " "
Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: Their dog was very fierce People didn’t dare to come up to their house.
A Their dog was not fierce enough for people visit their house.
B They had such a fierce dog so that people didn’t dare to come up to their house.
C If their dog were not fierce no one would visit their house.
D They had sofierce a dog that no-one dared come up to their house.
Question 50: He hadn’t eaten anything since morning, He took the food eagerly.
A He had eaten nothing since dawn so that he took the food eagerly.
B He took the food eagerly although he had eaten a lot since dawn.
C He took the food eagerly for he had eaten nothing since dawn.
D He took the food so eagerly that he had eaten nothing since dawn
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 753
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.
It’s time men stopped looking down on women Women won their independence years ago After a long struggle, they now
enjoy the same educational opportunities as men in most parts of the world They have proved repeatedly that they are equaland often superior to men in almost every field
The battle for recognition has been won, but it is by no means over Men still carry on the sex war because their attituderemains basically .(1) Even in the most progressive societies, women continue to be regarded as .(2) citizens.However much men sneer at women, their claims to superiority are not borne out by statistics Let's consider the matter ofdriving, for instance We all know that women cause fewer accidents than men Women have succeeded in any job you care
to name As politicians, soldiers, doctors, factory-hands, university professors, farmers, company directors, lawyers, conductors, scientists and presidents of countries they have often (3) And we must remember that they frequentlysucceed brilliantly in all these fields in addition to bearing and rearing 25 children
Yet men go on saying that there are many jobs women can't do Top-level political negotiation between countries, businessand banks and etc are almost controlled by men, who guard their so-called 'rights' They shun real competition They know intheir hearts that women are superior and they are afraid of being (4) at their own game One of the most important tasks inthe world is to achieve peace between the nations You can be sure that if women were allowed to sit round the conferencetable, they would succeed brilliantly, as they always do, where men have failed for centuries Some things are too important
to be left (5) men
Question 1:A commanding B powerful C favourable D hostile
Question 2:A as second-rated B like second-rate C as second-rate D second-rate
Question 3:A put men to shame B caused men ashamed C led men to shame D made men shameful Question 4:A failed B beaten C lost D won
Question 5:A with B on C to D for
Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 6: Although the Red cross accepts blood from most donors, the nurse will not let you to give blood if you have
just had cold
Question 7: There is the very real possibility that these animals could panic, frighten and would break away, should there
be a sudden loud noise
Question 8: After spending two days arguing about where to go for their holidays, is was decided that they shouldn’t go
anywhere
Mark a 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 9: It is generally believed that almost all young birds are very vulnerable to predators.
Question 10: A thrifty buyer chases fruits and vegetables in season.
Mark a 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 11: "You should have finished the report by now," John told his secretary.
A John scolded to his secretary for not having finished the report.
B John said that his secretary had not finished the report.
C John reminded his secretary of finishing the report.
D John reproached his secretary for not having finished the report.
Question 12: Were motorists were to drive carefully, they would have fewer accidents.
A Motorists are careful and there are few accidents.
B Motorists are not careful and there are many accidents.
C Motorists are not careful and yet there are few accidents.
D Motorists are careful and yet there are many accidents.
Question 13: Tom should have known better than to ask Dick to help him.
A Tom asked Dick to help him because he was better than anyone else.
B It was wise of Tom to ask Dick to help him.
Trang 14C Tom asked Dick to help him, but it was foolish of him to do so.
D Tom should have asked Dick to help him.
Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the offer three in the position
of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 14:A expensively B geothermal C emergency D alternative
Question 15:A technology B compulsory C centenarian D variety
Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each the following exchanges.
Question 16: ~ Your friend: "Do you want another serving of chicken soup?" ~ You: " "
Question 17: You want to address an envelope to whole family You write:
A Family Mr and Mrs Wilson B Mr and Mrs Wilson and family
C Mr and Mrs Wilson and other members D Family Wilson
Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 18: Geometry is the branch of mathematics the properties and relation of lines, angles, shapes, surfaces and
solids
A to be concerned about B is concerned with C the deal about D dealing with
Question 19: dead no longer need help We must concern ourselves w ith living.
Question 20: at Hanoi Sakura Festival 2017, we found it very impressive.
A As soon as it rained B If it hadn’t rained
C Much as it rained D because it was raining
Question 21: of computers, it is difficult to imagine how tedious the work of accountants and clerks must have been in
the past
Question 22: you know important this is.
Question 23: I find it difficult to make… as prices keep
A end meet - raising B ends meet - rising C ends meet - raising D end meet - rising
Question 24: We shouldn’t use too many plastic bags because they are very hard to
Question 25: It before you start applying for any job, you must be absolutely sure you have right
Question 26: She was once bitten by a monkey, made her dislike monkeys for the rest of her life.
Question 27: The dress is a little big for you You’d better go to tailor’s and at the waist.
A have it made less wide B make it wider C have it made wider D make it less wide
Question 28: All his plans for starting his own business fell
Question 29: It was announced that neither the passengers nor the driver in the crash.
Mark a 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 30: ~ Man: "I heard you have a part in the school play tonight."
~ Woman: "Yes, and I’m on pins and needles."
Question 31: Elephants will become extinct if man continues killing them.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlmedpart differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 32:A supervised B enlightened C increased D discouraged
Question 33:A windsurfing B wilderness C rhinoceros D philosopher
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Brown bears are found in Alaska and western Canada They are first cousins of the grizzly, each belonging to the species
Ursus arctos The chief difference in them is size, as brown bears on the average are slightly larger A full-grown male may
weigh 1,500 pounds and stand 9 to 10 feet tall Like bears everywhere they are creatures of habit that tread the same trails
year after year Brown bears have three gaits: an even, deliberate one that takes them over rough or boggy ground at a steady
clip, a quick shuffle, and a fast gallop They are not only surprisingly fast, but also, for such huge beasts, amazingly inclines
Fishing the streams in summer, they pounce on swift-moving salmon and snatch them with almost simultaneous movements
of their paws and mouths Brown bears are excellent swimmers and love to loll and wallow in the water on warm days They
Trang 15are also curious and playful Most manifest a fear of humans, but Alaskans prefer not to test these creatures and usually carry
noisemakers of some kind to warn the bears of their presence
Question 34: The passage suggest that
A it would not be unusual see bear cross a deep river B brown bears catch salmon in quiet pools
C brown bears like to range over new territory D brown bears are slow but agile
Question 35: Which of the following can be implied from the passage?
A Alaskans do not know very much about the habits of the brown bear.
B Alaskans are not creatures of habit.
C Alaskans have a cautious respect for the brown bear.
D Alaskans have no fear of the brown bear.
Question 36: It can be inferred from the passage that
A grizzlies are not found in western Canada
B brown bears do not have the same habits as most bears
C grizzlies and brown bears are not related
D grizzlies are smaller than brown bears
Question 37: The word "gaits" in the line 4 could best be replaced by
Question 38: The word "them" in line 7 refers to
Question 39: The passage implies that browns bears
A are huge, awkward animals B are not afraid of loud noises
C are fierce and bad-tempered D can negotiate almost any terrain
Question 40: It is most probable that if a brown bear came across a human it would
A not be the least interested in the human B avoid the human
Question 41: The word "most" in line 9 refers 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 following questions.
Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, someschools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters The academic year, September toJune, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in September, January, and March: the summer quarter,June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of vary length
There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system On the plus side, students who wish to complete their
degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all
four quarters In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning ofany other quarters Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used effectively toserve the greatest number of students But there are several disadvantages as well Many faculty complain that eleven-weekterm is simply not enough for them to cover the material required by most college coursed Students alsofind it difficult tocomplete the assignments in such a short period of time
In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system some colleges and universities
have instituted a three-term trimester system In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and
finish course requirements, but the additional term provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degreeprograms for those students who wish to graduate early
Question 42: When may students begin studying in a school that uses a quarter system?
C at the beginning of the academic year D at the beginning of any quarter
Question 43: Where would this passage most probably be found?
A In a American newspaper
B In a college catalog for a university in the United States
C In a general guide to colleges and universities in the United States
D In a dictionary published in the United States
Question 44: A semester system
A gives students the opportunity to study year round B has two major sessions a year
C has eleven-week sessions D Isn’t very popular in the United States
Question 45: The word "customary" in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by
Question 46: The word "instituted" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
Question 47: Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
C Universities in the United States D The Semester System
Trang 16Question 48: Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimesters?
A They are long enough to cover the course material B They allow students to graduate early
C they provide more options for admission D they last eleven weeks.
Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: He hadn’t eaten anything since morning, He took the food eagerly.
A He took the food so eagerly that he had eaten nothing since dawn
B He had eaten nothing since dawn so that he took the food eagerly.
C He took the food eagerly for he had eaten nothing since dawn.
D He took the food eagerly although he had eaten a lot since dawn.
Question 50: Their dog was very fierce People didn’t dare to come up to their house.
A Their dog was not fierce enough for people visit their house.
B If their dog were not fierce no one would visit their house.
C They had such a fierce dog so that people didn’t dare to come up to their house.
D They had sofierce a dog that no-one dared come up to their house.
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 344
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
Mark(s) Mã Phách ………
Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1: It is generally believed that almost all young birds are very vulnerable to predators.
Question 2: A thrifty buyer chases fruits and vegetables in season.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Brown bears are found in Alaska and western Canada They are first cousins of the grizzly, each belonging to the species
Ursus arctos The chief difference in them is size, as brown bears on the average are slightly larger A full-grown male may
weigh 1,500 pounds and stand 9 to 10 feet tall Like bears everywhere they are creatures of habit that tread the same trails
year after year Brown bears have three gaits: an even, deliberate one that takes them over rough or boggy ground at a steady
clip, a quick shuffle, and a fast gallop They are not only surprisingly fast, but also, for such huge beasts, amazingly inclines
Fishing the streams in summer, they pounce on swift-moving salmon and snatch them with almost simultaneous movements
of their paws and mouths Brown bears are excellent swimmers and love to loll and wallow in the water on warm days They
are also curious and playful Most manifest a fear of humans, but Alaskans prefer not to test these creatures and usually carry
noisemakers of some kind to warn the bears of their presence
Question 3: Which of the following can be implied from the passage?
A Alaskans do not know very much about the habits of the brown bear.
B Alaskans have a cautious respect for the brown bear.
C Alaskans have no fear of the brown bear.
D Alaskans are not creatures of habit.
Question 4: The passage suggest that
A brown bears catch salmon in quiet pools B brown bears are slow but agile
C brown bears like to range over new territory D it would not be unusual see bear cross a deep river
Question 5: It can be inferred from the passage that
A grizzlies and brown bears are not related
B grizzlies are not found in western Canada
C brown bears do not have the same habits as most bears
D grizzlies are smaller than brown bears
Question 6: The word "gaits" in the line 4 could best be replaced by
Question 7: It is most probable that if a brown bear came across a human it would
A not be the least interested in the human B attack the human
Question 8: The word "most" in line 9 refers to
Question 9: The passage implies that browns bears
A are huge, awkward animals B are fierce and bad-tempered
C are not afraid of loud noises D can negotiate almost any terrain
Question 10: The word "them" in line 7 refers to
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlmedpart differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 11:A increased B supervised C enlightened D discouraged
Question 12:A wilderness B windsurfing C philosopher D rhinoceros
Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the offer three in the position
of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 13:A emergency B expensively C alternative D geothermal
Question 14:A technology B compulsory C variety D centenarian
Mark a 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: ~ Man: "I heard you have a part in the school play tonight."
~ Woman: "Yes, and I’m on pins and needles."
Trang 18Question 16: Elephants will become extinct if man continues killing them.
Mark a letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 17: After spending two days arguing about where to go for their holidays, is was decided that they shouldn’t go
anywhere
Question 18: Although the Red cross accepts blood from most donors, the nurse will not let you to give blood if you have
just had cold
Question 19: There is the very real possibility that these animals could panic, frighten and would break away, should there
be a sudden loud noise
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.
It’s time men stopped looking down on women Women won their independence years ago After a long struggle, they now
enjoy the same educational opportunities as men in most parts of the world They have proved repeatedly that they are equaland often superior to men in almost every field
The battle for recognition has been won, but it is by no means over Men still carry on the sex war because their attituderemains basically (20) Even in the most progressive societies, women continue to be regarded as (21) citizens.However much men sneer at women, their claims to superiority are not borne out by statistics Let's consider the matter ofdriving, for instance We all know that women cause fewer accidents than men Women have succeeded in any job you care
to name As politicians, soldiers, doctors, factory-hands, university professors, farmers, company directors, lawyers, conductors, scientists and presidents of countries they have often (22) And we must remember that they frequentlysucceed brilliantly in all these fields in addition to bearing and rearing 25 children
Yet men go on saying that there are many jobs women can't do Top-level political negotiation between countries, businessand banks and etc are almost controlled by men, who guard their so-called 'rights' They shun real competition They know intheir hearts that women are superior and they are afraid of being (23) at their own game One of the most important tasks
in the world is to achieve peace between the nations You can be sure that if women were allowed to sit round the conferencetable, they would succeed brilliantly, as they always do, where men have failed for centuries Some things are too important
to be left (24) men
Question 20:A hostile B powerful C commanding D favourable
Question 21:A as second-rated B like second-rate C as second-rate D second-rate
Question 22:A put men to shame B caused men ashamed C led men to shame D made men shameful Question 23:A failed B won C beaten D lost
Question 24:A for B on C with D 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 following questions.
Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, someschools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters The academic year, September toJune, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in September, January, and March: the summer quarter,June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of vary length
There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system On the plus side, students who wish to complete their
degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all
four quarters In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning ofany other quarters Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used effectively toserve the greatest number of students But there are several disadvantages as well Many faculty complain that eleven-weekterm is simply not enough for them to cover the material required by most college coursed Students alsofind it difficult tocomplete the assignments in such a short period of time
In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system some colleges and universities
have instituted a three-term trimester system In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and
finish course requirements, but the additional term provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degreeprograms for those students who wish to graduate early
Question 25: The word "customary" in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by
Question 26: The word "instituted" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
Question 27: A semester system
A has eleven-week sessions B Isn’t very popular in the United States
C has two major sessions a year D gives students the opportunity to study year round
Question 28: When may students begin studying in a school that uses a quarter system?