Đề thi thử THPT QG môn Anh trường THPT Chuyên KHTN - lần 5 - năm 2017Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phra
Trang 1Đề thi thử THPT QG môn Anh trường THPT Chuyên KHTN - lần 5 - năm 2017
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5.
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 equal and 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 attitude remains 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 of driving, 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, bus-conductors, scientists and presidents of countries they have often (3) And we must remember that they frequently succeed 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, business and banks and etc are almost controlled by men, who guard their so-called 'rights' They shun real competition They know in their hearts that women are superior and they are afraid of being (4) 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 conference table, 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 favourable B powerful C commanding D hostile
Question 2: A second-rate B like second-rate C as second-rate D as second-rated Question 3: A made men
shameful
B put men to
shame
C caused men
ashamed
D led men to shame
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 from 6 to 12.
Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall,
Trang 2winter, spring, and summer quarters The academic year, September to June, 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 of any other quarters Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used effectively to serve the greatest number of students But there are several disadvantages as well Many faculty complain that eleven-week term is simply not enough for them to cover the material required by most college coursed Students also find it difficult
to complete 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 degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early
Question 6: Where would this passage most probably be found?
A In a college catalog for a university in the United States
B In a general guide to colleges and universities in the United States
C In a American newspaper
D In a dictionary published in the United States
Question 7: When may students begin studying in a school that uses a quarter system?
C at the beginning of any quarter D at the beginning of the academic year Question 8: Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A Universities in the United States B The Academic Year
C The Quarter System D The Semester System
Question 9: The word “ customary” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by .
A agreeable B lengthy C traditional D limited
Question 10: The word “instituted” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
A recommended B established C considered D attempted
Question 11: A semester system .
A has two major sessions a year
Trang 3B Isn’t very popular in the United States
C gives students the opportunity to study year round
D has eleven-week sessions
Question 12: Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimesters?
A They allow students to graduate early
B they provide more options for admission
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 underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 13: A windsurfing B rhinoceros C philosopher D wilderness Question 14: A supervised B discouraged C enlightened D increased
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 from 15 to 22.
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 15: The passage suggest that .
A brown bears like to range over new territory
B brown bears catch salmon in quiet pools
C it would not be unusual see bear cross a deep river
D brown bears are slow but agile
Question 16: It can be inferred from the passage that _
Trang 4A grizzlies are smaller than brown bears
B brown bears do not have the same habits as most bears
C grizzlies are not found in western Canada
D grizzlies and brown bears are not related
Question 17: It is most probable that if a brown bear came across a human it would
C not be the least interested in the human D be friendly toward the human
Question 18: The word “gaits” in the line 5 could best be replaced by
A characteristics B features C way of moving D habitats
Question 19: The word “them” in line 8 refers to _
Question 20: The word “most” in line 10 refers to _
Question 21: The passage implies that browns bears _
A are huge, awkward animals B can negotiate almost any terrain
C are fierce and bad-tempered D are not afraid of loud noises
Question 22: Which of the following can be implied from the passage?
A Alaskans have no fear of the brown bear
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 are not creatures of habit.
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 23: A emergency B alternative C expensively D geothermal Question 24: A compulsory B centenarian C technology D variety
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: After spending two days arguing about where to go for their holidays, is was
decided that they shouldn’t go anywhere
Question 26: Although the Red cross accepts blood from most donors, the nurse will not let
you to give blood if you have just had cold
Trang 5A accepts B let C to give D have just had cold Question 27: There is the very real possibility that these animals could panic, frighten and
would break away, should there be a sudden loud noise
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: Geometry is the branch of mathematics _ the properties and relation of
lines, angles, shapes, surfaces and solids
Question 29: We shouldn’t use too many plastic bags because they are very hard to _.
Question 30: dead no longer need help We must concern ourselves with
living
Question 31: The dress is a little big for you.You’d better go to tailor’s and _ at the
waist
A make it less wide B have it made wider
Question 32: I you know important this is.
A need hardly tell B need hardly to tell C need to hardly tell D need to tell hardly Question 33: It was announced that neither the passengers nor the driver in the crash.
A were injured B injured C was injured D had injured
Question 34: It before you start applying for any job, you must be absolutely sure you have
right
A qualities B qualifications C qualifying D qualifiers
Question 35: _ of computers, it is difficult to imagine how tedious the work of
accountants and clerks must have been in the past
A At the age B On the age C In the age D By the age
Question 36: I find it difficult to make _ as prices keep .
A end meet-rising B ends-raising C end meet-raising D ends-rising
Question 37: All his plans for starting his own business fell _.
Trang 6Question 38: She was once bitten by a monkey, made her dislike monkeys for the
rest of her life
Question 39: at Ha Noi Sakura Festival 2017, we found it very impressive.
A Because it was raining B Much as it rained
C If it hadn’t rained D As soon as it rained
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: Man:”I heard you have a part in the school play tonight.” Woman:”Yes, and I’m on pins and needles.”
Question 41: Elephants will become extinct if man continues killing them.
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: It is generally believed that almost all young birds are very vulnerable to
predators
A helpless B unbeatable C sensitive D dominant
Question 43: A thrifty buyer chases fruits and vegetables in season.
A professional B economical C careful D extravagant
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 44: “ 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 said that his secretary had not 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 45: 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 asked Dick to help him because he was better than anyone else.
C Tom should have asked Dick to help him.
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Question 46: Were motorists were to drive carefully, they would have fewer accidents.
A Motorists are careful and there are few accidents
B Motorists are careful and yet there are many accidents.
C Motorists are not careful and yet there are few accidents.
D Motorists are not careful and there are many accidents.
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 47: Your friend:” Do you want another serving of chicken soup?” You: “ ”
A No way B No comment C No, thanks D No longer Question 48: You want to address an envelope to whole family You write: .
A Mr and Mrs Wilson and family B Family Wilson
C Family Mr and Mrs Wilson D Mr and Mrs Wilson and other members
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 Their dog was not fierce enough for people 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 so fierce 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 took the food eagerly although he had eaten a lot since dawn
B He took the food eagerly for 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 so eagerly that he had eaten nothing since dawn.
Đáp án
Trang 8LỜI GIẢI CHI TIẾT Question 1: Đáp án D
Favourable: dễ chịu/ thoải mái
Powerful: đầy quyền lực
Commanding: yêu cầu cao
Hostile: thù địch
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 equal and 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 attitude remains basically (1) _
[ Phụ nữ đã giành được quyền bình đẳng cách đây nhiều năm Sau một thời gian dài đấu tranh, bây giờ họ có thể tận hưởng cơ hội giáo dục giống như đàn ông ở hầu hết các nơi trên thế giới Họ đã liên tục chứng minh rằng họ bình đẳng và thường vượt trội hơn đàn ông trong hầu hết mọi lĩnh vực
Trận chiến để được công nhận đã chiến thắng, nhưng nó đã kết thúc không có nghĩa Đàn ông vẫn tiếp tục chiến tranh về giới tính vì thái độ của họ cơ bản vẫn là thù địch.]
Question 2: Đáp án C
Cụm từ: as second-rate (adj): như là thứ thường
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 of driving, for instance We all know that women cause fewer accidents than men Women have succeeded in any job you care to name
[ Thậm chí trong xã hội đang phát triển, phụ nữ tiếp tục được xem như là những công dân hạng tầm thường Cho dù dand ông nhạo báng phụ nữ thế nào đi nữa, những tuyên bố của họ đối với sự thống trị vượt trội không được chấp nhận bởi các thống kê Hãy cân nhắc vấn đề lái xe, ví dụ Chúng ta đều biết phụ nữ gây ra ít tai nạn giao thông hơn đàn ông Phụ nữ thành công trong bất cứ công việc nào bạn có thể liệt kê.]
Question 3: Đáp án B
Cụm từ: put sb to shame[ làm cho ai đó xấu hổ]
As politicians, soldiers, doctors, factory-hands, university professors, farmers, company directors, lawyers, bus-conductors, scientists and presidents of countries they have often (3)
Trang 9[ Chẳng hạn như các chính trị gia, binh sĩ, bác sĩ, công nhân nhà máy, giáo sư đại học, nông dân, giám đốc công ty, luật sư, người điều khiểm các tuyến xe buýt, các nhà khoa học và tổng thống các nước họ thường thấy xấu hổ.]
Question 4: Đáp án D
Cụm từ: be beatened at game [ bị đánh bại trong trò chơi]
They know in their hearts that women are superior and they are afraid of being (4) at their own game
[ Họ biết rằng trong trái tim họ phụ nữ ngự trị và họ sợ bị đánh bại trong trò chơi của chính mình.]
Question 5: Đáp án A
Cụm từ: be left to sb [ được để lại cho ai đó]
Some things are too important to be left (5) men
[ Một số thứ quá quan trọng để mà để lại cho đàn ông]
Question 6: Đáp án B
Bài đọc này có thể được tìm thấy ở đâu?
A.Trong một tuyển tập danh mục trong các trường đại học ở Mỹ
B Trong một hướng dẫn chung đến các trường đại học đại học và cao đẳng ở Mỹ
C Trong một tờ báo Mỹ
D Trong một quyển từ điển được xuất bản ở Mỹ
Question 7: Đáp án C
Những học sinh bắt đầu học ở một trường mà sử dụng hệ thống theo quý có thể bắt đầu học khi nào?
A.tháng 9
B chỉ học kỳ mùa hè
C ở đầu bất kỳ quý nào
D đầu năm học
Dẫn chứng: In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any other quarters
Question 8: Đáp án B
Tiêu đề nào sau đây phù hợp nhất cho bài đọc?
A.Các trường đại học ở Mỹ
B Năm học
C Hệ thống học theo quý
D Hệ thống học kỳ
Trang 10Question 9: Đáp án C
Từ “ customary” [ theo thường lệ ] ở đoạn 2 có thể được thay thế tốt nhất bởi
A.có thể chấp nhận được
B dài dòng
C theo truyền thống
D hạn chế
Question 10: Đáp án B
Từ “ instituted”[ thiết lập/ đặt ra] ở đoạn 3 gần nghĩa nhất với
A.được đề nghị
B được hình thành/ thành lập
C được cân nhắc
D nỗ lực/ cố gắng
Question 11: Đáp án A
Một hệ thống học kỳ
A.có hai phần lớn trong 1 năm
B không phổ biến ở Mỹ
C cho học sinh cơ hội học quanh năm
D có 11 tuần
Dẫn chứng: Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring,
Question 12: Đáp án D
Đặc điểm nào sau đây không áp dụng đối với hệ thống 3 học kỳ?
A.Cho phép học sinh tốt nghiệp sớm
B Cung cấp nhiều cơ hội đầu vào
C Đủ lâu để bao quát tài liệu nội dung cả khóa học
D Kéo dài 11 tuần
Dẫn chứng: 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,
Question 13: Đáp án B
Windsurfing /ˈwɪndsɜːfɪŋ/
Rhinoceros /raɪˈnɒsərəs/
Philosopher /fɪˈlɒsəfə(r)/