Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sh
Trang 1SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018
(Đề gồm có 04 trang) MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 833
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian phát đề
I Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 1: Mai and Lan are talking about Mai's new house.
~ Lan: "What a lovely house you have!" ~ Mai: " "
C Thanks It must be very expensive D You're welcome.
Question 2: Lora’s talking to Maria about her failure at applying for a job.
~ Lora: " ” ~ Maria: "Never mind, better luck next time."
A I've broken your precious vase B I didn't get the vacant position
C I couldn't keep my mind on work D I have a lot on my mind.
II Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Pollution is a threat to many species on Earth, but sometimes it can cause species to thrive Such is the case with Pfiesteria piscicida A one-celled creature called a dinoflagellate, Pfiesteria inhabits warm coastal areas and river mouths, especially along the eastern United States Although scientists have found evidence of Pfiesteria in 3,000-year-old sea floor sediments and dinoflagellates are thought to be one of the oldest life forms on earth, few people took notice of Pfiesteria.
Lately, however, blooms - or huge, dense populations - of Pfiesteria are appearing in coastal waters, and in such large
concentrations the dinoflagellates become ruthless killers The blooms emit powerful toxins that weaken and entrap fish thatswim into the area The toxins eventually cause the fish to develop large bleeding sores through which the tiny creatures
attack, feasting on blood and flesh Often the damage is astounding During a 1991 fish kill, which was blamed on Pfiesteria
on North Carolina's Neuse River, nearly one billion fish died and bulldozers had to be brought in to clear the remains from the
river Of course, such events can have a devastating effect on commercially important fish, but that is just one way that
Pfiesteria causes problems The toxins it emits affect human skin in much the same way as they affect fish skin Additionally, fisherman and others who have spent time near Pfiesteria blooms report that the toxins seem to get into the air, where once
inhaled they affect the nervous system, causing severe headaches, blurred vision, nausea, breathing difficulty, short-termmemory loss and even cognitive impairment
For a while, it seemed that deadly Pfiesteria blooms were a threat only to North Carolina waters, but the problem seems to
be spreading More and more, conditions along the east coast seem to be favorable for Pfiesteria Researchers suspect that
pollutants such as animal waste from livestock operations, fertilizers washed from farmlands and waste water from mining
operations have probably all combined to promote the growth of Pfiesteria in coastal
Question 3: What is true of Pfiesteriul?
A In large concentrations, it poses a threat io fish but not to humans.
C It has been a menace to fish and humans for over 3000 years.
D It is the oldest life form on earth.
Question 4: The word "astounding" in the passage is closest in meaning to
Question 5: In which environment would you NOT expect a Pfiesteria bloom to develop?
A a marsh which absorbs waste water from a nearby pig farm B a river located near a rock quarry
Question 6: What is the main function of the toxins emitted by the dinoflagellates?
A They damage the nervous system of potential predators.
B They are quick-acting poisons that kill fish within minutes.
D They cause fish to develop wounds on which creatures feed.
Question 7: According to the paragraph 2, what will NOT happen if one breathes the toxic air?
Question 8: All of the following are true, according to the passage, EXCEPT
A Pfiesteria was not commonly noticed despite scientific findings
B the toxic subtances emitted by Pfiesteria have a similar effect on human and fish skins
D animal and chemical waste from farmlands, livestock and mining operations m; contribute to the expansion of
Pfiesteria
Question 9: What were bulldozers used for in the Neuse River?
A cleaning up the sediment at the bottom of the river
B removing the huge amount of Pfiesterict from the river
D excavating holes to bury the dead fish
Question 10: What is especially worrying about Pfiesteria blooms?
Trang 2A Researchers have no idea as to exactly what causes them
B They have devastated the fishing industry in U.S coastal waters
C They are fatal to humans who come in contact with them
III Mark the teller A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following questions.
Question 11: The 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) in Hanoi, our beautiful andpeaceful capital city, from January 18th to 21st, 2018
Question 12: South African and-apartheid veteran Winnie Madikizel a- Mandela, ex-wife of late President Nelson
Mandela, in and out of hospital since 2016 for back and knee surgery
Question 13: Bob was absent; he sick again.
A mustn't have been B must have been C shouldn't have been D should have been
Question 14: Could you me a lift into town?
Question 15: In the quarter-final showdown with Malaysia, Cho Jae-wan (Korea Republic) wrote himself into the hisiory
books when he found the back of the net just 11.35 seconds into the game - the second goal in any AFC tournament
Question 16: Vietnam reached the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Championship 2018 with a penalty shootout win Iraq
on Saturday, January 20th , 2018
Question 17: The lack of family support and the committee's concerns around the design of the proposed statue of the
former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, outside UK Parliament were the key determining factors in thisapplication
Question 18: Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May was the first world leader Trump at the White House after his
inauguration last year
Question 19: I think we've come in for a lot of about the impatience of some shop assistants.
Question 20: National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said that , a large number of women and girls in
various areas in the world are being discriminated and subjected to violence
A though positive outcomes in gender equality and women empowerment
B in spite positive outcomes in gender equality and women empowerment
C despite of positive outcomes in gender equality and women empowerment
Question 21: The Meeting of Women Parliamentarians, a part of APPF-26, contributed to strengthening the presence
and of women parliamentarians and helping to forge a network connecting them together
Question 22: He opened the letter without to read the address on the envelope.
IV Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 23: The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years.
Question 24: No vehicle weighing over 3.5 tons is allowed on this bridge, according to traffic signs placed at both ends of the structure.
V Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions
Question 26:A candidate B exercise C electronics D author
VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 27: If we use robots instead of humans, many people may be out of work.
Question 28: The Ministry of Education and training of Vielnam has declared a decree on the new educational program paving the way for foreign educational co-operation and investment.
VII Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 29: Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal It marked a new episode in Vietnam's football
history.
Trang 3A Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal, which marked a new episode in Vietnam's football
Question 30: They didn’t have the right visas They couidn’t legally re-enter Thailand.
A If they had the right visas, they could re-enter Thailand legally
B Were they to have the right visas, they could re-entere Thailand legally.
D Had they had the right visas, they couldn't re-entere Thailand legally.
VIII Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 31: I have never listened to jazz music before.
A This is the first jazz music I listen to.
C This is the first time I listened to jazz music.
D This is the first time I listen to jazz music.
Question 32: Noisy as the hotel was, they stayed there.
A Despite the hotel was noisy, they stayed there.
B Although the noisy hotel, they stayed there.
D In spite of the noisy hotel and they liked it.
Question 33: "I'll let you know the answer by the end of this week," Tom said to Janet.
A Tom suggested giving Janet the answer by the end of the week.
C Tom insisted on letting Janet know the answer by the end of the week.
D Tom offered to give Janet the answer by the end of the week.
IX Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions.
Although the "lie detectors" are being used by governments, police departments, and businesses that all want guaranteedways of detecting the truth, the results are not always accurate Lie detectors are properly called emotion detectors, for theiraim is to measure bodily changes that contradict what a person says The polygraph machine records changes in heart rate,
breathing, blood pressure, and the electrical activity of the skin (galvanic skin response, or GSR) In the first part of the
polygraph test, you are electronically connected to the machine and asked a few neutral questions ("What is your name?",
"Where do you live?") Your physical reactions serve as the standard (baseline) for evaluating what comes next Then you are
asked a few critical questions among the neutral ones ("When did you rob the bank?") The assumption is that if you are guilty, your body will reveal the truth, even if you try to deny it Your heart rate, respiration, and GSR will change abruptly as
you respond to the incriminating questions
That is the theory; but psychologists have found that lie detectors are simply not reliable Since most physical changes arethe same across all emotions, machines cannot tell whether you are feeling guilty, angry, nervous, thrilled, or revved up form
an exciting day Innocent people may be tense and nervous about the whole procedure They may react physiologically to acertain word ("bank") not because they robbed it, but because they recently bounced a check In either case the machine willrecord a "lie" The reverse mistake is also common Some practiced liars can lie without flinching, and others learn to beat themachine by tensing muscles or thinking about an exciting experience during neutral questions
Question 34: The word "It" in paragraph 1 refers to
Question 35: This passage was probably written by a specialist in
Question 36: The word "ones" in paragraph 1 refers to
Question 37: What is the main idea of this passage?
A Lie detectors make innocent people nervous B How the detectors are used and their reliability
C Lie detectors distinguish different emotions D Physical reaction reveal guilty
Question 38: According to the test, polygraph
A measure a person's thoughts B always reveal the truth about a person
C make guilty people angry D record a person's physical reactions
Question 39: The word "assumption" in paragraph 1 could best be replaced with
Question 40: According to the passage, what kind of questions is asked on the first part of the polygraph test?
Trang 4X Read the 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 blanks.
It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are One thing you have to be aware
of is that you will face criticism along the way The world is full of people who would rather say something negative thanpositive If you've made up your (41) to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don't let the negative criticism ofothers prevent you from reaching your target, and let the constructive criticism have a positive effect on your work Ifsomeone says you're totally in the (42) of talent, ignore them That's negative criticism If, (43) , someone advises you
to revise your work and gives you a good reason for doing so, you should consider their suggestions carefully There aremany film stars who were once out of work There are many famous novelists who made a complete mess of their first novel
- or who didn't, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it (44) Being successfuldoes depend on luck, to a certain extent But things are more likely to (45) well if you persevere and stay positive
XI Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that need correction in each of the following questions.
Question 46: Many hundred years ago, there were many villages and a little towns in England.
Question 47: Alike light waves, microwaves may be reflected and concentrated elements.
Question 48: Many successful film directions are former actors who desire to expand their experience in the film
industry
XII Mark the tetter 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.
The End
Trang 5SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018
(Đề gồm có 04 trang) MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 467
Thời gian: 60 phút – không tính thời gian phát đề
I Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that need correction in each of the following questions.
Question 1: Many successful film directions are former actors who desire to expand their experience in the film
industry
Question 2: Alike light waves, microwaves may be reflected and concentrated elements.
Question 3: Many hundred years ago, there were many villages and a little towns in England.
II Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Although the “lie detectors” are being used by governments, police departments, and businesses that all want guaranteedways of detecting the truth, the results are not always accurate Lie detectors are properly called emotion detectors, for theiraim is to measure bodily changes that contradict what a person says The polygraph machine records changes in heart rate,
breathing, blood pressure, and the electrical activity of the skin (galvanic skin response, or GSR) In the first part of the
polygraph test, you are electronically connected to the machine and asked a few neutral questions (“What is your name?”,
“Where do you live?”) Your physical reactions serve as the standard (baseline) for evaluating what comes next Then you are
asked a few critical questions among the neutral ones (“When did you rob the bank?”) The assumption is that if you are guilty, your body will reveal the truth, even if you try to deny it Your heart rate, respiration, and GSR will change abruptly as
you respond to the incriminating questions
That is the theory; but psychologists have found that lie detectors are simply not reliable Since most physical changes arethe same across all emotions, machines cannot tell whether you are feeling guilty, angry, nervous, thrilled, or revved up form
an exciting day Innocent people may be tense and nervous about the whole procedure They may react physiologically to acertain word (“bank”) not because they robbed it, but because they recently bounced a check In either case the machine willrecord a “lie” The reverse mistake is also common Some practiced liars can lie without flinching, and others learn to beat themachine by tensing muscles or thinking about an exciting experience during neutral questions
Question 4: According to the test, polygraph
A record a person’s physical reactions B make guilty people angry
C always reveal the truth about a person D measure a person’s thoughts
Question 5: The word “ones” in paragraph 1 refers to
Question 6: According to the passage, what kind of questions is asked on the first part of the polygraph test?
Question 7: The word “It” in paragraph 1 refers to
Question 8: The word “assumption” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced with
Question 9: What is the main idea of this passage?
A Physical reaction reveal guilty B Lie detectors distinguish different emotions
C How the detectors are used and their reliability D Lie detectors make innocent people nervous
Question 10: This passage was probably written by a specialist in
III Mark the teller A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following questions.
Question 11: The 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) in Hanoi, our beautiful andpeaceful capital city, from January 18th to 21st, 2018
Question 12: The lack of family support and the committee’s concerns around the design of the proposed statue of the
former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, outside UK Parliament were the key determining factors in thisapplication
Question 13: In the quarter-final showdown with Malaysia, Cho Jae-wan (Korea Republic) wrote himself into the hisiory
books when he found the back of the net just 11.35 seconds into the game – the second goal in any AFC tournament
Question 14: Vietnam reached the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Championship 2018 with a penalty shootout win Iraq
on Saturday, January 20th , 2018
Question 15: The Meeting of Women Parliamentarians, a part of APPF-26, contributed to strengthening the presence
and of women parliamentarians and helping to forge a network connecting them together
Trang 6Question 16: South African and-apartheid veteran Winnie Madikizel a- Mandela, ex-wife of late President Nelson
Mandela, in and out of hospital since 2016 for back and knee surgery
Question 17: He opened the letter without to read the address on the envelope.
Question 18: Bob was absent; he sick again.
A must have been B should have been C shouldn’t have been D mustn’t have been
Question 19: Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May was the first world leader Trump at the White House after his
inauguration last year
Question 20: National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said that , a large number of women and girls in
various areas in the world are being discriminated and subjected to violence
A in spite of positive outcomes in gender equality and women empowerment
B despite of positive outcomes in gender equality and women empowerment
C though positive outcomes in gender equality and women empowerment
D in spite positive outcomes in gender equality and women empowerment
Question 21: Could you me a lift into town?
Question 22: I think we’ve come in for a lot of about the impatience of some shop assistants.
IV Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Pollution is a threat to many species on Earth, but sometimes it can cause species to thrive Such is the case with Pfiesteria piscicida A one-celled creature called a dinoflagellate, Pfiesteria inhabits warm coastal areas and river mouths, especially along the eastern United States Although scientists have found evidence of Pfiesteria in 3,000-year-old sea floor sediments and dinoflagellates are thought to be one of the oldest life forms on earth, few people took notice of Pfiesteria.
Lately, however, blooms – or huge, dense populations – of Pfiesteria are appearing in coastal waters, and in such large
concentrations the dinoflagellates become ruthless killers The blooms emit powerful toxins that weaken and entrap fish thatswim into the area The toxins eventually cause the fish to develop large bleeding sores through which the tiny creatures
attack, feasting on blood and flesh Often the damage is astounding During a 1991 fish kill, which was blamed on Pfiesteria
on North Carolina’s Neuse River, nearly one billion fish died and bulldozers had to be brought in to clear the remains from the
river Of course, such events can have a devastating effect on commercially important fish, but that is just one way that
Pfiesteria causes problems The toxins it emits affect human skin in much the same way as they affect fish skin Additionally, fisherman and others who have spent time near Pfiesteria blooms report that the toxins seem to get into the air, where once
inhaled they affect the nervous system, causing severe headaches, blurred vision, nausea, breathing difficulty, short-termmemory loss and even cognitive impairment
For a while, it seemed that deadly Pfiesteria blooms were a threat only to North Carolina waters, but the problem seems to
be spreading More and more, conditions along the east coast seem to be favorable for Pfiesteria Researchers suspect that
pollutants such as animal waste from livestock operations, fertilizers washed from farmlands and waste water from mining
operations have probably all combined to promote the growth of Pfiesteria in coastal
Question 23: What is the main function of the toxins emitted by the dinoflagellates?
A They are quick-acting poisons that kill fish within minutes.
B They cause fish to develop wounds on which creatures feed.
C They damage the nervous system of potential predators.
D They weaken the fish just long enough for the tiny creatures to attack.
Question 24: According to the paragraph 2, what will NOT happen if one breathes the toxic air?
A vomiting B visual impairments C terrible headaches D circulatory difficulty
Question 25: What is especially worrying about Pfiesteria blooms?
A Researchers have no idea as to exactly what causes them
B They have devastated the fishing industry in U.S coastal waters
C They are fatal to humans who come in contact with them
D Conditions are becoming increasingly favourable for their spread
Question 26: All of the following are true, according to the passage, EXCEPT
A the toxic subtances emitted by Pfiesteria have a similar effect on human and fish skins
B animal and chemical waste from farmlands, livestock and mining operations m; contribute to the expansion of
Pfiesteria
C Pfiesteria caused the death of about one billion fish in the late 1990s
D Pfiesteria was not commonly noticed despite scientific findings
Question 27: In which environment would you NOT expect a Pfiesteria bloom to develop?
A a river located near a rock quarry B a cool mountain lake teeming with fish
C a river that flows through rich farmland D a marsh which absorbs waste water from a nearby pig farm
Question 28: What is true of Pfiesteriul?
A It is the oldest life form on earth.
Trang 7B It has been a menace to fish and humans for over 3000 years.
C In large concentrations, it poses a threat io fish but not to humans.
D It seems to flourish in the presence of certain pollutants.
Question 29: The word “astounding” in the passage is closest in meaning to
Question 30: What were bulldozers used for in the Neuse River?
A excavating holes to bury the dead fish
B scooping up the vast number of dead fish in the water
C removing the huge amount of Pfiesterict from the river
D cleaning up the sediment at the bottom of the river
V Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions
VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 33: If we use robots instead of humans, many people may be out of work.
Question 34: The Ministry of Education and training of Vielnam has declared a decree on the new educational program paving the way for foreign educational co-operation and investment.
VII Read the 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 blanks.
It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are One thing you have to be aware
of is that you will face criticism along the way The world is full of people who would rather say something negative thanpositive If you’ve made up your (35) to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let the negative criticism ofothers prevent you from reaching your target, and let the constructive criticism have a positive effect on your work Ifsomeone says you’re totally in the (36) of talent, ignore them That’s negative criticism If, (37) , someone advises you
to revise your work and gives you a good reason for doing so, you should consider their suggestions carefully There aremany film stars who were once out of work There are many famous novelists who made a complete mess of their first novel– or who didn’t, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it (38) Being successfuldoes depend on luck, to a certain extent But things are more likely to (39) well if you persevere and stay positive
VIII Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 40: Noisy as the hotel was, they stayed there.
A Much as the hotel was noisy, they stayed there.
B Despite the hotel was noisy, they stayed there.
C Although the noisy hotel, they stayed there.
D In spite of the noisy hotel and they liked it.
Question 41: I have never listened to jazz music before.
A This is the first time I listened to jazz music.
B This is the first jazz music I listen to.
C This is the first time I have listened to jazz music.
D This is the first time I listen to jazz music.
Question 42: “I’ll let you know the answer by the end of this week,” Tom said to Janet.
A Tom suggested giving Janet the answer by the end of the week.
B Tom insisted on letting Janet know the answer by the end of the week.
C Tom offered to give Janet the answer by the end of the week.
D Tom promised to give Janet the answer by the end of the week.
IX Mark the tetter 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.
X Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 45: The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years.
Trang 8Question 46: No vehicle weighing over 3.5 tons is allowed on this bridge, according to traffic signs placed at both ends of the structure.
XI Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 47: Mai and Lan are talking about Mai’s new house.
~ Lan: “What a lovely house you have!” ~ Mai: “ ”
A I’m glad you like it Thanks B You’re welcome.
Question 48: Lora’s talking to Maria about her failure at applying for a job.
~ Lora: “ ” ~ Maria: “Never mind, better luck next time.”
A I’ve broken your precious vase B I didn’t get the vacant position.
C I couldn’t keep my mind on work D I have a lot on my mind.
XII Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal It marked a new episode in Vietnam’s football
Question 50: They didn’t have the right visas They couidn’t legally re-enter Thailand.
A If they had the right visas, they could re-enter Thailand legally
B If they had had the right visas, they could have re-entered Thailand legally.
C Were they to have the right visas, they could re-entere Thailand legally.
D Had they had the right visas, they couldn’t re-entere Thailand legally.
Trang 9SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018
(Đề gồm có 04 trang) MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 279
Thời gian: 60 phút – không tính thời gian phát đề
I Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that need correction in each of the following questions.
Question 1: Many successful film directions are former actors who desire to expand their experience in the film
industry
Question 2: Many hundred years ago, there were many villages and a little towns in England.
Question 3: Alike light waves, microwaves may be reflected and concentrated elements.
II Read the 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 blanks.
It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are One thing you have to be aware
of is that you will face criticism along the way The world is full of people who would rather say something negative thanpositive If you’ve made up your (4) to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let the negative criticism ofothers prevent you from reaching your target, and let the constructive criticism have a positive effect on your work Ifsomeone says you’re totally in the (5) of talent, ignore them That’s negative criticism If, (6) , someone advises you torevise your work and gives you a good reason for doing so, you should consider their suggestions carefully There are manyfilm stars who were once out of work There are many famous novelists who made a complete mess of their first novel – orwho didn’t, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it (7) Being successful doesdepend on luck, to a certain extent But things are more likely to (8) well if you persevere and stay positive
III Mark the teller A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following questions.
Question 9: Vietnam reached the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Championship 2018 with a penalty shootout win Iraq on
Saturday, January 20th , 2018
Question 10: The Meeting of Women Parliamentarians, a part of APPF-26, contributed to strengthening the presence
and of women parliamentarians and helping to forge a network connecting them together
Question 11: South African and-apartheid veteran Winnie Madikizel a- Mandela, ex-wife of late President Nelson
Mandela, in and out of hospital since 2016 for back and knee surgery
Question 12: The 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) in Hanoi, our beautiful andpeaceful capital city, from January 18th to 21st, 2018
Question 13: In the quarter-final showdown with Malaysia, Cho Jae-wan (Korea Republic) wrote himself into the hisiory
books when he found the back of the net just 11.35 seconds into the game – the second goal in any AFC tournament
Question 14: The lack of family support and the committee’s concerns around the design of the proposed statue of the
former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, outside UK Parliament were the key determining factors in thisapplication
Question 15: I think we’ve come in for a lot of about the impatience of some shop assistants.
Question 16: Could you me a lift into town?
Question 17: Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May was the first world leader Trump at the White House after his
inauguration last year
Question 18: Bob was absent; he sick again.
A must have been B shouldn’t have been C mustn’t have been D should have been
Question 19: National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said that , a large number of women and girls in
various areas in the world are being discriminated and subjected to violence
A though positive outcomes in gender equality and women empowerment
B in spite positive outcomes in gender equality and women empowerment
C in spite of positive outcomes in gender equality and women empowerment
Trang 10D despite of positive outcomes in gender equality and women empowerment
Question 20: He opened the letter without to read the address on the envelope.
IV Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 21: No vehicle weighing over 3.5 tons is allowed on this bridge, according to traffic signs placed at both ends of the structure.
Question 22: The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years.
V Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Although the “lie detectors” are being used by governments, police departments, and businesses that all want guaranteedways of detecting the truth, the results are not always accurate Lie detectors are properly called emotion detectors, for theiraim is to measure bodily changes that contradict what a person says The polygraph machine records changes in heart rate,
breathing, blood pressure, and the electrical activity of the skin (galvanic skin response, or GSR) In the first part of the
polygraph test, you are electronically connected to the machine and asked a few neutral questions (“What is your name?”,
“Where do you live?”) Your physical reactions serve as the standard (baseline) for evaluating what comes next Then you are
asked a few critical questions among the neutral ones (“When did you rob the bank?”) The assumption is that if you are guilty, your body will reveal the truth, even if you try to deny it Your heart rate, respiration, and GSR will change abruptly as
you respond to the incriminating questions
That is the theory; but psychologists have found that lie detectors are simply not reliable Since most physical changes arethe same across all emotions, machines cannot tell whether you are feeling guilty, angry, nervous, thrilled, or revved up form
an exciting day Innocent people may be tense and nervous about the whole procedure They may react physiologically to acertain word (“bank”) not because they robbed it, but because they recently bounced a check In either case the machine willrecord a “lie” The reverse mistake is also common Some practiced liars can lie without flinching, and others learn to beat themachine by tensing muscles or thinking about an exciting experience during neutral questions
Question 23: The word “ones” in paragraph 1 refers to
Question 24: According to the test, polygraph
A make guilty people angry B record a person’s physical reactions
C always reveal the truth about a person D measure a person’s thoughts
Question 25: According to the passage, what kind of questions is asked on the first part of the polygraph test?
Question 26: The word “It” in paragraph 1 refers to
Question 27: What is the main idea of this passage?
A How the detectors are used and their reliability B Physical reaction reveal guilty
C Lie detectors make innocent people nervous D Lie detectors distinguish different emotions
Question 28: This passage was probably written by a specialist in
Question 29: The word “assumption” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced with
VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions
VII Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 32: Lora’s talking to Maria about her failure at applying for a job.
~ Lora: “ ” ~ Maria: “Never mind, better luck next time.”
A I have a lot on my mind B I’ve broken your precious vase.
C I couldn’t keep my mind on work D I didn’t get the vacant position.
Question 33: Mai and Lan are talking about Mai’s new house.
~ Lan: “What a lovely house you have!” ~ Mai: “ ”
VIII Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 34: Noisy as the hotel was, they stayed there.
A Much as the hotel was noisy, they stayed there.
B In spite of the noisy hotel and they liked it.
C Despite the hotel was noisy, they stayed there.
Trang 11D Although the noisy hotel, they stayed there.
Question 35: “I’ll let you know the answer by the end of this week,” Tom said to Janet.
A Tom offered to give Janet the answer by the end of the week.
B Tom insisted on letting Janet know the answer by the end of the week.
C Tom suggested giving Janet the answer by the end of the week.
D Tom promised to give Janet the answer by the end of the week.
Question 36: I have never listened to jazz music before.
A This is the first jazz music I listen to.
B This is the first time I have listened to jazz music.
C This is the first time I listen to jazz music.
D This is the first time I listened to jazz music.
IX Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 37: The Ministry of Education and training of Vielnam has declared a decree on the new educational program paving the way for foreign educational co-operation and investment.
Question 38: If we use robots instead of humans, many people may be out of work.
X Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Pollution is a threat to many species on Earth, but sometimes it can cause species to thrive Such is the case with Pfiesteria piscicida A one-celled creature called a dinoflagellate, Pfiesteria inhabits warm coastal areas and river mouths, especially along the eastern United States Although scientists have found evidence of Pfiesteria in 3,000-year-old sea floor sediments and dinoflagellates are thought to be one of the oldest life forms on earth, few people took notice of Pfiesteria.
Lately, however, blooms – or huge, dense populations – of Pfiesteria are appearing in coastal waters, and in such large
concentrations the dinoflagellates become ruthless killers The blooms emit powerful toxins that weaken and entrap fish thatswim into the area The toxins eventually cause the fish to develop large bleeding sores through which the tiny creatures
attack, feasting on blood and flesh Often the damage is astounding During a 1991 fish kill, which was blamed on Pfiesteria
on North Carolina’s Neuse River, nearly one billion fish died and bulldozers had to be brought in to clear the remains from the
river Of course, such events can have a devastating effect on commercially important fish, but that is just one way that
Pfiesteria causes problems The toxins it emits affect human skin in much the same way as they affect fish skin Additionally, fisherman and others who have spent time near Pfiesteria blooms report that the toxins seem to get into the air, where once
inhaled they affect the nervous system, causing severe headaches, blurred vision, nausea, breathing difficulty, short-termmemory loss and even cognitive impairment
For a while, it seemed that deadly Pfiesteria blooms were a threat only to North Carolina waters, but the problem seems to
be spreading More and more, conditions along the east coast seem to be favorable for Pfiesteria Researchers suspect that
pollutants such as animal waste from livestock operations, fertilizers washed from farmlands and waste water from mining
operations have probably all combined to promote the growth of Pfiesteria in coastal
Question 39: What is true of Pfiesteriul?
A It seems to flourish in the presence of certain pollutants.
B It has been a menace to fish and humans for over 3000 years.
C In large concentrations, it poses a threat io fish but not to humans.
D It is the oldest life form on earth.
Question 40: In which environment would you NOT expect a Pfiesteria bloom to develop?
A a river located near a rock quarry B a river that flows through rich farmland
C a marsh which absorbs waste water from a nearby pig farm D a cool mountain lake
teeming with fish
Question 41: The word “astounding” in the passage is closest in meaning to
Question 42: What were bulldozers used for in the Neuse River?
A removing the huge amount of Pfiesterict from the river
B scooping up the vast number of dead fish in the water
C excavating holes to bury the dead fish
D cleaning up the sediment at the bottom of the river
Question 43: What is especially worrying about Pfiesteria blooms?
A They are fatal to humans who come in contact with them
B Conditions are becoming increasingly favourable for their spread
C Researchers have no idea as to exactly what causes them
D They have devastated the fishing industry in U.S coastal waters
Question 44: What is the main function of the toxins emitted by the dinoflagellates?
A They damage the nervous system of potential predators.
B They are quick-acting poisons that kill fish within minutes.
C They weaken the fish just long enough for the tiny creatures to attack.
Trang 12D They cause fish to develop wounds on which creatures feed.
Question 45: All of the following are true, according to the passage, EXCEPT
A the toxic subtances emitted by Pfiesteria have a similar effect on human and fish skins
B Pfiesteria was not commonly noticed despite scientific findings
C Pfiesteria caused the death of about one billion fish in the late 1990s
D animal and chemical waste from farmlands, livestock and mining operations m; contribute to the expansion of
Pfiesteria
Question 46: According to the paragraph 2, what will NOT happen if one breathes the toxic air?
A terrible headaches B circulatory difficulty C visual impairments D vomiting
XI Mark the tetter 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.
XII Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: They didn’t have the right visas They couidn’t legally re-enter Thailand.
A Were they to have the right visas, they could re-entere Thailand legally.
B If they had the right visas, they could re-enter Thailand legally
C If they had had the right visas, they could have re-entered Thailand legally.
D Had they had the right visas, they couldn’t re-entere Thailand legally.
Question 50: Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal It marked a new episode in Vietnam’s football