08 MA DE LUYEN THI TNPT 20162017 So 10

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 46 to 50.. IN THE NAME OF BEAUTY..[r]

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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016

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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.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

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 05 to 10.

While my friend was on holiday I kept an (5) on her flat, so to say thank you she wanted to take me to the theatre.Unfortunately it was a modern play and she knows I don’t like them very much because I have always had (6) feet in thepast and refused to go at the last minute But this time she persuaded me to go, promising to buy me dinner afterwards Theaudience had all dressed (7) and looked very smart and serious I couldn’t understand the play at all - I just don't get thesemodern plays - and the people around me were concentrating so hard to understand it that finally I couldn’t keep a (8) face and burst out laughing My neighbours stared at me furiously until I stopped laughing I tried to sit quietly but I broke (9) in a sweat as I struggled to hold back the laughter Their disapproving looks just made me want to laugh even more.Finally I gave up I couldn’t get (10) the play so I walked out The audience showed their approval of my decision byclapping Now my friend won't talk to me

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 11 to 18.

THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT

More than ever, media is separating into mass market blockbusters on the one hand and ‘niche’ products - attracting smallgroups of people with similar interests - on the other Everything else is struggling to compete

Joe Swanberg makes films about the romantic lives of young people in the city He shoots quickly with a digital camera andasks actors to wear their own clothes His low-budget films are hardly ever shown in cinemas By keeping his costs down anddistributing digitally, Mr Swanberg is making a living

Technology was expected to help young people like him A few years ago it was predicted that the internet would vastlyincrease the supply of small independent films and other niche media products and increase their audiences That hascertainly happened However, so has the opposite Blockbusters are also tightening their grip on audiences, whether it’s in thearea of film, music, television or books The growth of both niche products and huge sell-out successes has been at theexpense of the things in the middle which are just quite popular - the near-misses

There are several reasons why big hits still do so well As in the past, people still want to have something to talk about withtheir friends Which is why talent shows such as ‘American Idol’ do pretty much as well as they did ten years ago and whythe latest blockbuster still breaks new records at the box office Research shows that people still choose blockbusters moreoften than less well-known books and films This is probably because people tend to try only things they have heard of -which for many people are limited to media-hyped blockbusters

However, some things are new All the technology that has made niche content so much more accessible has also provedhandy for pushing blockbusters Missed the last popular film? Don’t worry, because there will be other chances to see it, in awide variety of formats Blockbusters are doing well not in spite of the fact that people have more choice in entertainment,

but because of it Imagine walking into a music shop which has more than 10 million songs, as iTunes does, all of them

arranged alphabetically Making up your mind would be impossible So, rather than having to decide, it’s much easier to justgrab what everybody is talking about

Is this increasingly more common separation into blockbusters and niches good or bad? It certainly makes life harder formedia companies In a world where entertainment choices are growing, it is more important than ever to make a big impactwith your product If it isn’t a hit, it will have to fight for attention together with thousands - perhaps millions - of otherofferings The possibility of failing can make people anxious and more conservative Television programmes must besuccessful quickly or they will be cancelled It is becoming even harder to talk the decision-makers in the movie industry into

approving films if they are not confident there is a demand for them.

Yet this can be a big advantage for consumers In the past, these powerful business people could get away with supplyingcontent that was not that good to people who did not have much of a choice These days, with so many options, there is rarelynothing good on television So the media industry must raise its game Intelligent people naturally wish that more money

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were available to produce the kind of music, films and television programmes they like The problem is that everybody hasdifferent ideas about exactly what they want to watch Some may love watching a programme about the history of dance;others may want to spend an hour being told how to look after pet snakes But not many want to do either of these things,which explains why such programmes are niche products There are only a few things that can be guaranteed to delight largenumbers of people They are known as blockbusters.

A. rarely seen in cinemas B. are made for young people in the city

C. usually low-budget costume dramas D. often bought on DVD

A. be confused by the choice presented to them

B. not understand all the different formats available

C. choose niche films because of their availability

D. prefer to listen to music than watch films these days

A. the last popular film B. the variety of format

A. know there is a growing demand for their products.

B. are finding it more difficult to make an impression

C. tend to produce more unusual films than before

D. can get financial backing quite easily

A. There is hardly anything good on television B. Better films and TV programmes are being made

C. Consumers are benefiting from it D. Making programmes is easier than before

A. Fewer young people are attracted to the industry

B. There is more choice available in the middle market area

C. Audiences are still enjoying blockbuster films

D. Small independent film-makers are struggling to find an audience

A. are reluctant to see films they’ve never heard of

B. like watching and talking about reality shows

C. only watch films recommended to them by friends

D. prefer to see famous actors in films

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 19 to 30.

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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.

A. However good does the menu for the dinner look, we should have a better option for vegetarians, I think

B. However the menu for the dinner looks good, I think we should have a better option for vegetarians

C. I think we should have a better option for vegetarians; however, the menu for the dinner looks good

D. The menu for the dinner looks great; however, I think we should have a better option for vegetarians

A. However personally I like rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different

B. Although I personally like rock music, but some of those attending might prefer something different

C. Although I personally like rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different

D. In spite of I personally liking rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different

IN THE NAME OF BEAUTY

Cosmetics have been used throughout history The ancient Greeks, the Egyptians and the Romans all used various kinds ofmakeup Some of these used to improve one’s appearance Others were used to protect one’s skin However, cosmetics were

in some cases, things used for makeup were dangerous or even deadly!

Skin care treatments including perfumes, lotions, and cosmetic masks were used in ancient Egypt by rich and poor alike.Egyptians also developed some of the earliest sunscreens They used oils and creams for protection against the sun and drywinds Egyptians, as well as other ancient cultures, used various powders on their skin for beauty as well Egyptians used

black kohl around their eyes Romans put white chalk on their faces And Indians painted red henna on their bodies.

Most of the ancient cosmetics were harmless However, in the name of beauty, some people applied dangerous chemicals

and poisons to their skin During the Italian Renaissance, women wore white powder made of lead on their faces Of course, doctors today know lead is like a poison for our bodies Also around the time of the Renaissance, women in Italy put drops

of belladonna in their eyes These belladonna drops were made from a plant whose poison affects the nerves in the body By putting belladonna drops in her eyes, a woman’s pupils would become very large People thought this made women more

beautiful Actually, this is where the plant’s name comes from In Italian, belladonna means “beautiful woman.”

When Elizabeth I was queen in the late 1500s, some rather dangerous cosmetics were also being used by women in

England In particular, women were using special hair dye made with lead and sulphur The dye was designed to give people

red hair, the same colour as the queen’s hair, but over time, the dye made people’s hair fall out Finally, women using this dye ended up bald, like the queen, and had to wear wigs.

[Source: Reading Challenge 2, Compass Publishing, 2010]

A. Italian women had the best makeup B. Some cosmetics in the past were dangerous

C. People have always used makeup D. The ancient Egyptians used a lot of makeup

A. Under their arms B. In their hair C. On their faces D. On their hands

A. All of the above B. The Romans used chalk to make their faces white

C. Queen Elizabeth I had blond hair D. The Egyptians used makeup to help their skin

A. To give women pretty eyes B. To poison plants

C. To make people look smarter D. To change the color of women’s skin

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

A. disbelief B. inaccuracy C. disagreement D. appraisal

A. to be the fashion of others B. to be criticised by others

C. to be liked and wanted by others D. to be hated by others

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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.

A. Carl remembered to buy everything except a new battery for his watch

B. Carl remembered to buy not only a new battery but his watch as well

C. Carl remembered to buy a new battery for his watch only

D. Carl only remembered to buy a new battery for his watch.

A. Mark is not used to waiting for his new computer-games console

B. Mark is eagerly waiting to use his new computer-games console

C. Mark is patiently waiting to use his new computer-games console

D. Mark is looking forward to using his new computer-games console

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.

A. Oh, yes With pleasure B. What would you like, Madam?

C. How much do you need? D. No, you can do it yourself

A. Well, that’s on the new script B. You’re telling me

C. Nonsense She graduated only there years ago D. It’s unbelievable She‘s won a scholarship into Yale

A. I'm sorry, but I’m broke B. Yes, I’ve come here this morning

C. Oh, yes Our flight was comfortable D. Sorry, sir You take me for someone else

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.

A. As I prepared B. Increasingly C. Politely D. As I expected

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C. Mark is patiently waiting to use his new computer-games console

D. Mark is looking forward to using his new computer-games console

A. Carl remembered to buy not only a new battery but his watch as well

B. Carl remembered to buy a new battery for his watch only

C. Carl remembered to buy everything except a new battery for his watch

A. Sorry, sir You take me for someone else B. I'm sorry, but I’m broke

C. Yes, I’ve come here this morning D. Oh, yes Our flight was comfortable

A. It’s unbelievable She‘s won a scholarship into Yale B. Nonsense She graduated only there years ago

C. Well, that’s on the new script D. You’re telling me

A. Oh, yes With pleasure B. What would you like, Madam?

C. How much do you need? D. No, you can do it yourself

A. to be hated by others B. to be criticised by others

C. to be the fashion of others D. to be liked and wanted by others

Technology was expected to help young people like him A few years ago it was predicted that the internet would vastlyincrease the supply of small independent films and other niche media products and increase their audiences That has

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certainly happened However, so has the opposite Blockbusters are also tightening their grip on audiences, whether it’s in thearea of film, music, television or books The growth of both niche products and huge sell-out successes has been at theexpense of the things in the middle which are just quite popular - the near-misses.

Yet this can be a big advantage for consumers In the past, these powerful business people could get away with supplyingcontent that was not that good to people who did not have much of a choice These days, with so many options, there is rarelynothing good on television So the media industry must raise its game Intelligent people naturally wish that more moneywere available to produce the kind of music, films and television programmes they like The problem is that everybody hasdifferent ideas about exactly what they want to watch Some may love watching a programme about the history of dance;others may want to spend an hour being told how to look after pet snakes But not many want to do either of these things,which explains why such programmes are niche products There are only a few things that can be guaranteed to delight largenumbers of people They are known as blockbusters

A. choose niche films because of their availability

B. prefer to listen to music than watch films these days

C. not understand all the different formats available

D. be confused by the choice presented to them

A. prefer to see famous actors in films

B. only watch films recommended to them by friends

C. like watching and talking about reality shows

D. are reluctant to see films they’ve never heard of

A. the last popular film B. the variety of format

C. movie industry decision-makers D. media companies

A. rarely seen in cinemas B. usually low-budget costume dramas

C. are made for young people in the city D. often bought on DVD

A. know there is a growing demand for their products.

B. are finding it more difficult to make an impression

C. can get financial backing quite easily

D. tend to produce more unusual films than before

A. There is more choice available in the middle market area

B. Audiences are still enjoying blockbuster films

C. Fewer young people are attracted to the industry

D. Small independent film-makers are struggling to find an audience

A. Better films and TV programmes are being made B. There is hardly anything good on television

C. Making programmes is easier than before D. Consumers are benefiting from it

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A. unbelievable B. betraying C. unselfish D. unloyal

A. Increasingly B. As I expected C. As I prepared D. Politely

A. Although I personally like rock music, but some of those attending might prefer something different

B. In spite of I personally liking rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different

C. However personally I like rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different

D. Although I personally like rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different

A. However the menu for the dinner looks good, I think we should have a better option for vegetarians

B. The menu for the dinner looks great; however, I think we should have a better option for vegetarians

C. I think we should have a better option for vegetarians; however, the menu for the dinner looks good

D. However good does the menu for the dinner look, we should have a better option for vegetarians, I think

While my friend was on holiday I kept an (40) on her flat, so to say thank you she wanted to take me to the theatre.Unfortunately it was a modern play and she knows I don’t like them very much because I have always had (41) feet in thepast and refused to go at the last minute But this time she persuaded me to go, promising to buy me dinner afterwards Theaudience had all dressed (42) and looked very smart and serious I couldn’t understand the play at all - I just don't getthese modern plays - and the people around me were concentrating so hard to understand it that finally I couldn’t keep a (43) face and burst out laughing My neighbours stared at me furiously until I stopped laughing I tried to sit quietly but Ibroke (44) in a sweat as I struggled to hold back the laughter Their disapproving looks just made me want to laugh evenmore Finally I gave up I couldn’t get (45) the play so I walked out The audience showed their approval of my decision

by clapping Now my friend won't talk to me

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A. The Romans used chalk to make their faces white B. Queen Elizabeth I had blond hair

C. The Egyptians used makeup to help their skin D. All of the above

A. To change the color of women’s skin B. To make people look smarter

A. Some cosmetics in the past were dangerous B. The ancient Egyptians used a lot of makeup

C. Italian women had the best makeup D. People have always used makeup

A. Under their arms B. In their hair C. On their hands D. On their faces

A. on the contrary B fairly C. normally D preferred

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While my friend was on holiday I kept an (5) on her flat, so to say thank you she wanted to take me to the theatre.Unfortunately it was a modern play and she knows I don’t like them very much because I have always had (6) feet in thepast and refused to go at the last minute But this time she persuaded me to go, promising to buy me dinner afterwards Theaudience had all dressed (7) and looked very smart and serious I couldn’t understand the play at all - I just don't get thesemodern plays - and the people around me were concentrating so hard to understand it that finally I couldn’t keep a (8) face and burst out laughing My neighbours stared at me furiously until I stopped laughing I tried to sit quietly but I broke (9) in a sweat as I struggled to hold back the laughter Their disapproving looks just made me want to laugh even more.Finally I gave up I couldn’t get (10) the play so I walked out The audience showed their approval of my decision byclapping Now my friend won't talk to me

A. The menu for the dinner looks great; however, I think we should have a better option for vegetarians

B. I think we should have a better option for vegetarians; however, the menu for the dinner looks good

C. However the menu for the dinner looks good, I think we should have a better option for vegetarians

D. However good does the menu for the dinner look, we should have a better option for vegetarians, I think

A. Although I personally like rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different

B. However personally I like rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different

C. Although I personally like rock music, but some of those attending might prefer something different

D. In spite of I personally liking rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different

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A. actual B. present C. usual D. common

red hair, the same colour as the queen’s hair, but over time, the dye made people’s hair fall out Finally, women using this dye ended up bald, like the queen, and had to wear wigs

C. To change the color of women’s skin D. To make people look smarter

A. In their hair B. On their faces C. Under their arms D. On their hands

A. The ancient Egyptians used a lot of makeup B. Italian women had the best makeup

C. Some cosmetics in the past were dangerous D. People have always used makeup

A. The Romans used chalk to make their faces white B. The Egyptians used makeup to help their skin

C. All of the above D. Queen Elizabeth I had blond hair

A. to be criticised by others B. to be liked and wanted by others

C. to be hated by others D. to be the fashion of others

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Technology was expected to help young people like him A few years ago it was predicted that the internet would vastlyincrease the supply of small independent films and other niche media products and increase their audiences That hascertainly happened However, so has the opposite Blockbusters are also tightening their grip on audiences, whether it’s in thearea of film, music, television or books The growth of both niche products and huge sell-out successes has been at theexpense of the things in the middle which are just quite popular - the near-misses.

A. rarely seen in cinemas B. are made for young people in the city

C. often bought on DVD D. usually low-budget costume dramas

A. choose niche films because of their availability

C. be confused by the choice presented to them

D. not understand all the different formats available

A. the variety of format B. the last popular film

C. the choice in entertainment D. the technology

C. television programmes D. movie industry decision-makers

A. are finding it more difficult to make an impression

B. tend to produce more unusual films than before

C. can get financial backing quite easily

D. know there is a growing demand for their products.

A. Small independent film-makers are struggling to find an audience

B. Fewer young people are attracted to the industry

C. There is more choice available in the middle market area

D. Audiences are still enjoying blockbuster films

A. like watching and talking about reality shows

B. only watch films recommended to them by friends

C. prefer to see famous actors in films

D. are reluctant to see films they’ve never heard of

A. There is hardly anything good on television B. Making programmes is easier than before

C. Better films and TV programmes are being made D. Consumers are benefiting from it

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A. As I prepared B. Increasingly C. Politely D. As I expected

A. Mark is patiently waiting to use his new computer-games console

C. Mark is looking forward to using his new computer-games console

D. Mark is not used to waiting for his new computer-games console

A. Carl only remembered to buy a new battery for his watch.

B. Carl remembered to buy a new battery for his watch only

D. Carl remembered to buy not only a new battery but his watch as well

A. Sorry, sir You take me for someone else B. I'm sorry, but I’m broke

C. Yes, I’ve come here this morning D. Oh, yes Our flight was comfortable

A. No, you can do it yourself B. Oh, yes With pleasure

C. How much do you need? D. What would you like, Madam?

A. It’s unbelievable She‘s won a scholarship into Yale B. Well, that’s on the new script

C. You’re telling me D. Nonsense She graduated only there years ago

The End

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A. Increasingly B. As I prepared C. Politely D. As I expected

Technology was expected to help young people like him A few years ago it was predicted that the internet would vastlyincrease the supply of small independent films and other niche media products and increase their audiences That hascertainly happened However, so has the opposite Blockbusters are also tightening their grip on audiences, whether it’s in thearea of film, music, television or books The growth of both niche products and huge sell-out successes has been at theexpense of the things in the middle which are just quite popular - the near-misses

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There are several reasons why big hits still do so well As in the past, people still want to have something to talk about withtheir friends Which is why talent shows such as ‘American Idol’ do pretty much as well as they did ten years ago and whythe latest blockbuster still breaks new records at the box office Research shows that people still choose blockbusters moreoften than less well-known books and films This is probably because people tend to try only things they have heard of -which for many people are limited to media-hyped blockbusters.

A. often bought on DVD B. are made for young people in the city

C. rarely seen in cinemas D. usually low-budget costume dramas

A. television programmes B. movie industry decision-makers

A. the variety of format B. the technology

C. the choice in entertainment D. the last popular film

A. Small independent film-makers are struggling to find an audience

B. There is more choice available in the middle market area

C. Audiences are still enjoying blockbuster films

D. Fewer young people are attracted to the industry

A. be confused by the choice presented to them

C. not understand all the different formats available

D. choose niche films because of their availability

A. are reluctant to see films they’ve never heard of

B. like watching and talking about reality shows

C. only watch films recommended to them by friends

D. prefer to see famous actors in films

A. can get financial backing quite easily

B. know there is a growing demand for their products.

C. are finding it more difficult to make an impression

D. tend to produce more unusual films than before

A. Consumers are benefiting from it B. Making programmes is easier than before

C. There is hardly anything good on television D. Better films and TV programmes are being made

While my friend was on holiday I kept an (28) on her flat, so to say thank you she wanted to take me to the theatre.Unfortunately it was a modern play and she knows I don’t like them very much because I have always had (29) feet in thepast and refused to go at the last minute But this time she persuaded me to go, promising to buy me dinner afterwards Theaudience had all dressed (30) and looked very smart and serious I couldn’t understand the play at all - I just don't get

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these modern plays - and the people around me were concentrating so hard to understand it that finally I couldn’t keep a (31) face and burst out laughing My neighbours stared at me furiously until I stopped laughing I tried to sit quietly but Ibroke (32) in a sweat as I struggled to hold back the laughter Their disapproving looks just made me want to laugh evenmore Finally I gave up I couldn’t get (33) the play so I walked out The audience showed their approval of my decision

by clapping Now my friend won't talk to me

A. to be criticised by others B. to be liked and wanted by others

C. to be the fashion of others D. to be hated by others

A. The menu for the dinner looks great; however, I think we should have a better option for vegetarians

B. However the menu for the dinner looks good, I think we should have a better option for vegetarians

C. However good does the menu for the dinner look, we should have a better option for vegetarians, I think

D. I think we should have a better option for vegetarians; however, the menu for the dinner looks good

A. Although I personally like rock music, but some of those attending might prefer something different

B. However personally I like rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different

C. In spite of I personally liking rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different

D. Although I personally like rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different

A. Nonsense She graduated only there years ago B. You’re telling me

C. Well, that’s on the new script D. It’s unbelievable She‘s won a scholarship into Yale

A. No, you can do it yourself B. What would you like, Madam?

C. How much do you need? D. Oh, yes With pleasure

A. Yes, I’ve come here this morning B. Sorry, sir You take me for someone else

C. I'm sorry, but I’m broke D. Oh, yes Our flight was comfortable

B. Mark is patiently waiting to use his new computer-games console

C. Mark is looking forward to using his new computer-games console

D. Mark is eagerly waiting to use his new computer-games console

A. Carl remembered to buy a new battery for his watch only

B. Carl remembered to buy not only a new battery but his watch as well

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A. Italian women had the best makeup B. The ancient Egyptians used a lot of makeup

C. People have always used makeup D. Some cosmetics in the past were dangerous

A. All of the above B. The Egyptians used makeup to help their skin

C. Queen Elizabeth I had blond hair D. The Romans used chalk to make their faces white

C. To make people look smarter D. To change the color of women’s skin

A. On their hands B. Under their arms C. On their faces D. In their hair

The End

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