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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 000 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao

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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 000

Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề

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

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Question 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

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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 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.

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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.

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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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 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?

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A 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.

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C 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

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A 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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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 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

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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 (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

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Question 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.

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Question 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

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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 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.

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C 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

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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 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

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Question 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.

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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 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."

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Question 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?

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