✞ S GD& T V NH PHÚC TR NG THPT LI N S N ( LUY N 201) ✟ ✠ ✟ ✍ Ơ ✡☛ ☞ ✟ ✍ THI TH THPT QU C GIA N M 2016 MÔN THI: TI NG ANH Th i gian: 90 phút ✏ ✑ ✒ ✓ ✔ ✎ ✘ ✗ PH N TR C NGHI M: (8 i m) Question 1: Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the rest C contaminate D appreciate A succession B cigarette Question 2: Error identification It is said that heart attacks are fatally in 75 percent of occurrences A B C D Question 3: Choose the correct option that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years A Almost B relevantly C comparatively D absolutely Question 4: Error identification Two miles beyond the hills were a fire with the flames reaching up to the sky A B C D Question 5: Choose the best sentence that can be made from the words given Excite / exam result / she /rush home / tell / family / good news A Excited over the exam results, she rushed home to tell the good news with her family B Excited over the exam results, she rushed home to tell her family the good news C Exciting over the exam results She rushed home to tell her family the good news D Too excite over the exam results, she rushed quickly home to tell her family the good news Question 6: Choose the word whose underlined part is different from the rest A Worm B worse C more D work Question 7: Choose the correct option I wish you _ me a new one instead of having it _ as you did A would give/ to repair B had given/ repaired C had given/ to be repaired D gave / to repair Question 8: Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one “John shouldn’t have behaved so badly.” said Janet A Janet was angry with John B Janet dislikes John C Janet doesn’t like John’s behavior D Janet objected to John’s behavior Question 9: Choose the correct option One of the areas of multimedia that is growing quickly _ is sound A is easily overlooked B it is easily overlooked C that is easily overlooked D yet is easily overlooked Question 10: Choose the correct option Richard Braxton, born in Chicago, _ famous as a writer and a playwright D he was A and he became B and became C became Question 11: Error identification Before the invention of the printing press, books have been all printed by hand A B C D Question 12: Choose the correct option Nobody agreed with the new project, _? A was he B were they C did they D didn’t they Read the passage carefully, then answer the questions that follow A rather surprising geographical feature of Antarctica is that a huge freshwater lake, one of the world's largest and deepest, lies hidden there under four kilometers of ice Now known as Lake Vostok, this huge body of water is located under the ice block that comprises Antarctica The lake is able to exist in its unfrozen state beneath this block of ice because its waters are warmed by geothermal heat from the earth's core The thick glacier above Lake Vostok actually insulates it from the frigid temperatures on the surface The lake was first discovered in the 1970s while a research team was conducting an aerial survey of the area Radio waves from the survey equipment penetrated the ice and revealed a body of water of indeterminate size It was not until much more recently that data collected by satellite made scientists aware of the tremendous size of the lake; the satellite-borne radar detected an extremely flat region where the ice remains level because it is floating on the water of the lake The discovery of such a huge freshwater lake trapped under Antarctica is of interest to the scientific community because of the potential that the lake contains ancient microbes that have survived for thousands upon thousands of years, unaffected by factors such as nuclear fallout and elevated ultraviolet light that have affected organisms in more exposed areas The downside of the discovery, however, lies in the difficulty of conducting research on the lake in such a harsh climate and in the problems associated with obtaining ✕ ✖ ✎ ✂   CREATED & RELEASED by ✁ ☎ Bình – THPT Li n S n, L p Th ch, V nh Phúc – binhbac72@gmail.com ✄ ✆ ✝ uncontaminated samples from the lake without actually exposing the lake to contamination Scientists are looking for possible ways to accomplish this Question 13: The word "hidden" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A undrinkable B undiscovered C unexploitable D untouched Question 14: What is true of Lake Vostok? A It is beneath a thick slab of ice B It is completely frozen C It is heated by the sun D It is a saltwater lake Question 15: Which of the following is closest in meaning to "frigid" in paragraph 1? B Lukewarm C Quite harsh D Easily A Extremely cold broken Question 16: All of the following are true about the 1970 survey of Antarctica EXCEPT that it A was controlled by a satellite B could not determine the lake's exact size C was conducted by air D made use of radio waves Question 17: It can be inferred from the passage that the ice would not be flat if _ A Antarctica were not so cold B radio waves were not used C the lake were not so big D there were no lake underneath Question 18: The word "microbes" in paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following? A Pieces of dust B Tiny organisms C Rays of light D Tiny bubbles Question 19: Lake Vostok is potentially important to scientists because it _ B can be studied using radio waves A may contain uncontaminated microbes C may have elevated levels of ultraviolet light D has already been contaminated Question 20: The word "downside" in paragraph is closest in meaning to D buried section A bottom level B underside C negative aspect Question 21: The last paragraph suggests that scientists should be aware of _ A problems with satellite-borne radar equipment B ways to study Lake Vostok without contaminating it C further discoveries on the surface of Antarctica D the harsh climate of Antarctica Question 22: The purpose of the passage is to A provide satellite data concerning Antarctica B present an unexpected aspect of Antarctica's geography C discuss future plans for Lake Vostok D explain how Lake Vostok was discovered Question 23: Choose the correct option that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions They decided to postpone their journey till the end of the month because of the epidemic A take up B put off C turn round D carry out Question 24: Choose the correct option He said that he some flowers in the garden at that moment A watered B would water C is watering D was watering Question 25: Choose the correct option Any student more than 650 points will be awarded the scholarship A scored B scores C scoring D when scores Question 26: Choose the correct option that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions The plan is supposed to have been initiated by Davison in 1978 A treated B dedicated C started D ended Question 27: Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one "A baby has no knowledge of the difference between good and evil" means A No knowledge of the difference between good and evil has in a baby B A baby doesn't know the difference between good and evil C A baby knows no difference between good and evil D Good and evil are different from a baby Question 28: Choose the correct option It was unfair of you her for something she didn't A to criticize B that criticizing C criticized D criticizing Question 29: Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the rest A physical B treasure C enter D compare Question 30: Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one Lucy always reminds me of my youngest sister A I always think of Lucy, when I see my youngest sister B It is Lucy who I consider to be my youngest sister C My youngest sister's name is Lucy ✂   CREATED & RELEASED by ✁ ☎ Bình – THPT Li n S n, L p Th ch, V nh Phúc – binhbac72@gmail.com ✄ ✆ ✝ D Whenever I see Lucy, I think of my youngest sister Question 31: Choose the correct option All of us were that she had won the first prize in the competition D amazing A amazingly B amazement C amazed Question 32: Choose the correct option Henry was really a silly boy when we were at high school I still remember _ very stupid questions A him to ask B asking him C his being asked D him asking Question 33: Choose the correct option He devoted a lifetime with disabled children A to work B work C working D to working Question 34: Choose the correct option As the managing director can't go to the reception, I'm representing the company _ A for his part B on his behalf C from his point of view D on his account Question 35: Choose the correct option that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions I think we have solved this problem once and for all C temporarily D never again A in the end B forever Question 36: Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one At no time did the two sides look likely to reach an agreement A The two sides had no time to reach an agreement B The two sides never looked like each other C The two sides never looked likely to reach an agreement D If the two sides had had time, they would have reached an agreement She is wearing a dress Question 37: Choose the correct option A beautiful new blueB beautiful blue new C new beautiful blue D blue beautiful new Question 38: Choose the correct option Her enthusiasm _ her lack of experience A makes up for B makes out at C makes up D makes off Question 39: Choose the correct option Scientists are now carrying out experiments on _ trigger different sorts of health risks A how noise pollution can B can noise pollution C how noise pollution D that noise pollution Question 40: Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one I thought she was the right person for the position, yet it turned out that she was quite useless A Because I was expecting her to be competent, I was shocked to see her perform rather badly B I was mistaken about her suitability for the position, since she proved rather incompetent C Contrary to my initial impression, she was not totally unsuitable for the position D I was right in thinking that she was totally useless for the job Question 41: Choose the best sentence that can be made from the words given It / until / father / home / children / dinner A It was not until the father got home that the children had dinner B It is not until the father gets home than the children had dinner C It was not until when the father got home that children had had dinner D It was until the father got home that the children have dinner Question 42: Choose the correct option I don’t think you have been watering the plants near the gate The soil is _ A as dry as a bone B as dry as wood C as dry as a tile D as dry as brick Question 43: Choose the correct option that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Dr Jones suggested that final examinations should be discontinued, an innovation I heartily support B entrance C test D inner part A change Question 44: Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the rest A mathematician B representative C tuberculosis D communication Question 45: Choose the correct option Our seats were _ far from the stage that we couldn't see the actors and actresses clearly A too B enough C very D so Question 46: Choose the correct option to complete the sentence That car isn’t beyond my means A That car is cheap enough for me to buy B I really not like that car C I am really interested in that car D That car is too expensive for me to buy Question 47: Error identification Ceramic can be harder, light, and more resistant to heat than metals A B C D Question 48: Choose the correct option "How about going fishing this Sunday?" - " " A Yes, I am fishing B That's my pleasure.C Never mind D That's a good idea Question 49: Choose the word whose underlined part is different from the rest ✂   CREATED & RELEASED by ✁ ☎ Bình – THPT Li n S n, L p Th ch, V nh Phúc – binhbac72@gmail.com ✄ ✆ ✝ A flour B humour C rumour D honour Question 50: Choose the correct option There’s someone at the door _ it A I answered B I am going answer C I’ll answer D I’m answering Question 51: Choose the correct option Give me a ring before nine tomorrow morning, I’ll be too busy to talk to you B unless C therefore D if not A otherwise Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase Famous explorer Captain James Cook is (52) _ today for being one of Britain’s most famous explorers of the 18th century Cook was (53) _ most other explorers of the same period as he did not come from a wealthy family and had to work hard to (54) _ his position in life He was lucky to be (55) _ by his father’s employer, who saw that he was a bright boy and paid for him to attend the village school At sixteen, he started work in a shop in a fishing village, and this was a turning (56) _ in his life He developed an interest in the sea and eventually joined the Royal Navy in order to see more of the world Cook was (57) _ by sailing, astronomy and the production of maps, and quickly became an expert in these subjects He was also one of the first people to realize that scurvy, an illness often suffered by sailors, could be prevented by careful (58) _ to diet It was during his (59) _ to the Pacific Ocean that Cook made his historic landing in Australia and the (60) _ discovery that New Zealand was two separate islands He became a national hero and still (61) _ one today Question 52: A reminded B recommended C recognized D remembered Question 53: A different B contrary C distinct D unlike Question 54: A succeed B achieve C fulfil D manage Question 55: A glanced B viewed C noticed D remarked Question 56: A mark B moment C instant D point Question 57: A keen B enthusiastic C eager D fascinated Question 58: A attention B selection C observation D organisation Question 59: A excursion B travel C tour D voyage Question 60: A leading B major C superior D serious Question 61: A remains B keeps C maintains D stands Question 62: Choose the correct option It is strongly recommended that the machines _ every year C check D checked A are checked B be checked Question 63: Choose the correct option My father didn't like coffee and did my mother A so B neither C none D either Question 64: Choose the correct option I felt that he lacked the _ to pursue a difficult task to the very end C engagement D obligation A determinating B commitment PH N T LU N: (2 i m) I Rewrite the following sentences using the words given so that it means exactly the same as the first sentence She never seems to succeed, even though she works hard However _ A new flu vaccine has been on trial since the beginning of the year They have _ Mary knew what the answer was after reading the book By the time _ I took little notice of the girl standing at the gate I didn’t _ It was easy for us to find the house We had _ ✘ ✗ ✕ ✂ ✂ ✂ ✂ ✂   ✁ II Topic: Media are said to affect ú different ways Discuss the matter in a composition I think the media pay too much attention to the private lives of famous people Television, newspapers, magazines and web sites dig up all kinds of past bad actions They say that these are true reflections of a person's character This may be true if they occurred only a few years before, but some of these are things people did as teenagers People in their forties are expected to explain something they did when they were fifteen If they killed someone, obviously that's more than a youthful mistake Usually, though, these incidents involve experiments with drugs or being reckless in a car They're not something that the public needs to know ✂   CREATED & RELEASED by ✁ ☎ Bình – THPT Li n S n, L p Th ch, V nh Phúc – binhbac72@gmail.com ✄ ✆ ✝ The media love to say that the public has a right to know That's not true We don't need to know if a movie star or politician has had an extramarital affair That is something of concern only to the people involved We need to know if someone we're electing to public office has been involved in shady business deals, but we don't need to know if he or she defaulted on a loan twenty years ago It seems the media dig up these facts without giving thoughtful consideration to what might happen It has an effect on the celebrity's family, especially the children A celebrity's good name and credibility may be ruined before he or she can prove that rumors are false If a case goes to court, paying a lawyer can use up all their money Even if it doesn't come to that, they may find their career ruined When are we, the public, going to make it clear to the media that we're tired of having to watch this kind of thing on the news? Wouldn't it be better if they would concentrate on more important issues? -H T   ✂   CREATED & RELEASED by ✁ ☎ Bình – THPT Li n S n, L p Th ch, V nh Phúc – binhbac72@gmail.com ✄ ✆ ✝ ✞ S GD& T V NH PHÚC TR NG THPT LI N S N ( LUY N 202) ✟ ✠ ✟ THI TH THPT QU C GIA N M 2016 MÔN THI: TI NG ANH Th i gian: 90 phút ✍ ✏ Ơ ✡☛ ☞ ✟ ✍ ✑ ✒ ✓ ✔ ✎ ✘ ✗ PH N TR C NGHI M: (8 i m) I Choose the word which has different stress pattern: A primitive B particular C continuous D connected A intensify B summary C philosophers D instruction C immortal D lightning A pressure B medical A language B lyrical C evidence D disadvantage A sedentary B available C additional D majority Choose the best option: _ is a time that is supported to be free from worries D Childhood A Child B Childlike C Childish Within a couple of hours, a very important _ on the new tax policy will be made A announce B announcement C announcer D announcing One _ of public transport is its unreliability A benefit B disadvantage C harm D drawback _ accepting your job offer, I'd like to know a bit more about the company D Before A In advance B In order C Until 10 Let's have a _ of tennis after lunch if you're not tired, shall we? A match B play C game D party 11 He played a very important in politics until he was well over 80 D part A scene B job C position 12 The noise from the traffic outside stopped me from _ to sleep A falling B starting C beginning D going 13 She _ down completely on hearing of her friend's death [break down: lose control of one’s feelings] A broke B turned C put D fell 14 Jack can speak two languages One is English _ is Vietnamese A Other B The other C Another D Others 15 The manager did not offer her the job because of her untidy _ A sight B view C appearance D presence 16 "Is that a new coat?" "Yes, what _ it?” B you think of C is your idea about D did you think about A are you thinking of 17 A: How you do? B: A I'm very fine, thanks B Thanks to my mother C How you do? D With my brother 18 The girl _ is my neighbor A talks to the lady over there B is talking to the lady over there D talking to the lady over there C was talking to the lady over there 19 with her boyfriend yesterday, she doesn't want to answer his phone call A Having quarreled B Because having quarreled C Because of she quarreled D Had quarreled 20 My daughter often says that she won't get married until she _ 25 years old A is B will be C will have been D has been 21 My father asked me _ of the film A what did I think B what I think C what I thought D what I did thought 22 Everyone in both cars _ injured in the accident last night, ? B was/weren't they C was/wasn't he? D were/were they A were/weren't they 23 The more he tried to explain, we got A the much confused B the many confusing C the more confusing D the more confused 24 Not only _ us light, but it also gives us heat A the sun gives B the sun has given C has the sun given D does the sun give 25 If you hadn't stayed up so late last night, you sleepy now A wouldn't have felt B wouldn't feel C wouldn't fell D wouldn't have fallen Read the passage and choose the best answer: ✕ ✖ ✎ ✂   Created & Released by ✁ ☎ ✝ Bình – THPT Li n S n, L p Th ch, v nh Phúc – binhbac72@gmail.com ✄ ✆ Within the last century the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere (26) _ dramatically, largely (27) people burn vast amounts of fossil fuels, coal and petroleum and its derivatives Average global temperature also has increased - by about 0.6 Celsius degree within (28) _ past century Atmospheric scientists (29) _ found that at least half of that temperature increase (30) _ attributed to human activity They predict that (31) _ dramatic action is taken, global temperature will continue (32) _ by between 1o C and 3.5o C (between 1.8° and 6.3° F) over the next century Although (33) _ increase may not seem like a great difference, during The Last Ice Age the global temperature (34) _ only 2.2 Celsius degrees cooler than it (35) _ presently 26 A has risen B rose C has raised D raised 27 A because of B although C despite D because 28 A a B some C the D any 29 A had B have C are D ought to 30 A should be B is being C had been D can be 31 A unless B if C provided D as long as 32 A be rising B to rise C to be risen D to be rising 33 A so much B so C such an D such 34 A had been B has been C is D was 35 A is B has been C was D will be Read the passage and choose the best answer: Clean freshwater resources are essential for drinking, bathing, cooking, irrigation, industry, and for plant and animal (36) _ Unfortunately, the global supply of freshwater is (37) _ unevenly Chronic water shortages (38) _ in most of Africa and drought is common over much of the globe The (39) _ of most freshwater supplies - groundwater (water located below the soil surface), reservoirs, and rivers - are under severe and (40) _ environmental stress because of overuse, water pollution, and ecosystem degradation Over 95 percent of urban sewage in (41) _ countries is (42) _ untreated into surface waters such as rivers and harbors [chronic: lasting for a long time] About 65 percent of the global freshwater supply is used in (43) _ and 25 percent is used in industry Freshwater (44) _ therefore requires a reduction in wasteful practices like (45) _ irrigation, reforms in agriculture and industry, and strict pollution controls worldwide D survival 36 A survive B survived C surviving 37 A delivered B distributed C provided D given 38 A exist B lie C show D stay 39 A resources B springs C sources D starting 40 A increasing B growing C climbing D ascending 41 A growing B miserable C poverty D developing 42 A recharged B discharged C charged D discharging 43 A farming B planting C agriculture D growing 44 A reservation B conservation C preservation D retention D inefficient 45 A ineffective B illogical C irrational Identify one mistake in the following sentences: 46 Mined over 2,000 years ago, copper is one of the earliest know metals A B C D 47 The average adult has got from two to five colds each year B C D A 48 Computers have made access to information instantly available just by push a few buttons A B C D 49 Some gorillas beat their chests as an express of high spirits A B C D 50 Because vitamins contained in a wide variety of foods, people seldom lack most of them A B C D Choose the best option to complete the following sentences 51 Simon physics at all A was hardly not interested in B was hardly interested in C was hardly not interesting on D was not hardly interested in 52 If a student it is very unlikely that he will receive a good education A behaves badly and who is lazy, B who behaves badly and was lazy, D behaves badly and is lazy, C who behaves badly and is lazy, 53 The audience, enjoyed the performance ✂   Created & Released by ✁ ☎ ✝ Bình – THPT Li n S n, L p Th ch, v nh Phúc – binhbac72@gmail.com ✄ ✆ A most of them were students, B most of whom were students, C they were mostly students, D they themselves were students, 54 The tests in this book are arranged D in the order of A in order of difficult B in order of difficulty C in orderly difficult difficulty Read the passage and choose the best answer: In the United States, presidential elections are held in years evenly divisible by four (1888, 1900, 1964, etc.) Since 1840, American presidents elected in years ending with zero have died in office, with one exception William H Harrison, the man who served the shortest term, died of pneumonia only several weeks after his inauguration Abraham Lincoln was one of four presidents who were assassinated He was elected in 1860, and his untimely death came just five years later James A Garfield, a former Union army general from Ohio, was shot during his first year in office (1881) by a man to whom he wouldn't give a job While in his second term of office (1901), William McKinley, another Ohioan, attended the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York During the reception, he was assassinated while shaking hands with some of the guests John F Kennedy was assassinated in 1963 in Dallas only three years after his election Three years after his election in 1920, Warren G, Harding died in office Although it was never proved, many believe he was poisoned Franklin D Roosevelt was elected four times (1932, 1936, 1940 and 1944), the only man to serve so long a term He had contracted polio in 1921 and eventually died of the illness in 1945 Ronald Reagan, who was elected in 1980 and reelected four years later, suffered an assassination attempt but did not succumb to the assassin's bullets He was the first to break the long chain of unfortunate events Will the candidate in the election of 2020 also be as lucky? 55 All of the following were election years EXCEPT B 1930 C.1888 D.1824 A 1960 56 Which president served the shortest term in office? A Abraham Lincoln B Warren G Harding C William McKinley D William H Harrison 57 Which of the following is true? A All presidents elected in years ending in zero have died in office B Only presidents from Ohio have died in office C Franklin D Roosevelt completed four terms as president D Four American presidents have been assassinated 58 How many presidents elected in years ending in zero since 1840 have died in office? A B C D 59 The word "inauguration" in the first paragraph means most nearly the same as A election B acceptance speech C swearing-in ceremony D campaign 60 All of the following presidents were assassinated EXCEPT A John F Kennedy B Franklin D Roosevelt C Abraham Lincoln D James A Garfield 61 The word "whom" in the second paragraph refers to B Garfield's assassin C a Union army general D McKinley A Garfield 62 The word "assassinated" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A murdered B decorated C honored D sickened 63 In the third paragraph, "contracted" is closest in meaning to B developed C agree about D notified A communicated about 64 How long did Warren G, Harding work as a president? A years B years C years D years ✘ ✗ PH N T LU N: (2 i m) I Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that the original meaning is exactly the same as the provided one John has not had his hair cut for over six months It is _ Maria says she’d like to have been put in a higher class Maria wishes _ Would you like me to finish the work tonight? I’ll _ ✕   ✁ ✂   Created & Released by ✁ ☎ ✝ Bình – THPT Li n S n, L p Th ch, v nh Phúc – binhbac72@gmail.com ✄ ✆ You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches In _ My husband didn’t leave the car keys, so I couldn’t pick him up at the station If my husband _ II TOPIC: Write about the causes of the fact that families now are not as close-knit as they were in the past It is widely believed that home is where love dwells and that east or west home is the best That means family is so important to any of us that we hardly grow up without the care from family members It is also true that the social, economic changes make the traditional family formulas vary Although different people have different points of view on the matters, we all agree that families now are not as close-knit as they used to be The causes are various, but we can count for the three main points below The first cause is that in our modern life we all seem to have so busy lives and dynamic lifestyles People now are so busy with working, earning, getting promotions, taking part in social activities, etc People are likely to have longer working hours because of their demand of earning more and more People seem to be never satisfied with what they have In families, under the economic pressure, both parents work so they have less time for themselves as well as for other family members Another cause is that due to the explosion of modern technologies people are more interested in their online lives than interacting with other family members It is sometimes thought that people seem to isolate themselves with their mobile-phones, tablets, personal computers, and other information technological devices Having different viewpoints is the other cause of course The generation gaps sometimes cause misunderstandings or even debates Information technology also brings opportunities to diverse viewpoints within family members Having different opinions pulls people far from one another Above all, though changes of traditional families are unavoidable, we are to shorten the gaps among family members to be as close-knit as possible Because family life is very important to any individual, each member must be responsible for bringing all family members closer together - THE END - ✂   Created & Released by ✁ ☎ ✝ Bình – THPT Li n S n, L p Th ch, v nh Phúc – binhbac72@gmail.com ✄ ✆ ✞ S GD& T V NH PHÚC TR NG THPT LI N S N ( LUY N 248) ✟ ✠ ✟ Ơ ✡☛ ☞ ✟ ✍ ✍ THI TH THPT QU C GIA N M 2016 MÔN THI: TI NG ANH Th i gian: 90 phút ✏ ✑ ✒ ✓ ✔ ✎ ✘ ✗ PH N TR C NGHI M: (8 i m) Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question A honest B prepare C polite D explain A disappoint B stressful C candidate D suitable A application B congratulation C responsibility D qualification A benefit B pollution C protection D priority A diversity B disappear C governmental D generation Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct A future system of solid waste managements should begin with reduction in the amount of waste A managements B solid C reduction D amount The tongue is the principal organ of taste, and is crucial for chewing, swallowed , and speaking A swallowed B of taste C principal D is In order to survive, trees rely to the amount of annual rainfall they receive, as well as the seasonal distribution of the rain A rely to B of C as well as D seasonal distribution There is a widespread belief that the economical situation will improve A economical B there C improve D a 10 He promised he comes on time but he forgot about the heavy traffic at that time of the morning A he comes B on C forgot D at that time Choose the best answer from the four options (A, B, C or D) 11 It is widely believed that _ human beings are descended from one common ancestor A All B every C every of D even 12 Today _ seems more expensive than usual A almost everything B almost of everythings C most of everything D almost everythings 13 Why don’t you buy bananas when they are much _ apples A less expensive than B most expensive than C expensive than D lesser expensive than 14 The more you talk about the matter, _ A the worse the situation seems B the situation seems worse C the worse seems the situation D the situation seems the worse 15 Only during the early twentieth century _ in the United States A was liquor prohibited B liquor was prohibited then C When liquor was prohibited D that liquor was prohibited 16 “Did you study last night?” “No, but if I _, I would have done better on today’s test.” A Had B had done C have D will study 17 Those ceramic vases are interesting We saw _ at the art fair A them made B make them C they made D making them 18 Remember to go _ your test paper to check for grammar and spelling mistakes A over B on C off D into 19 Venice, _was built on water, is a city in Italy A which B where C that D who 20 In recent years, more and more people _ for things with credit cards A have been paying B pay C paid D are paying 21 I can’t whatever I want because I am still financially _ on my parents A reliant B dependable C determined D subject 22 Mr Thornton was obliged to pay damages to his neighbours in _ for the devastations his pet dogs made in their gardens A compensation B reparation C reward D penalty 23 “Can’t we just order a nice bit of cod?” “Don’t be ridiculous! We _ all this way to eat fish and chips.” A haven’t come B aren’t coming C haven’t been coming D hadn’t come 24 It was _ to mark that he’d better withdraw from the game in case his knee injury got worse A recommended B argumented C insisted D appealed 25 “Mary has difficulty in fitting in.” “Well, I guess she _ to this type of work.” A isn’t used B didn’t use C hasn’t been used D doesn’t get used 26 The inarticulate information… us into thinking that it was a half-price flight to Chicago ✕ ✖ ✎ ✁ Created & Released by   ✂ Bình – THPT Li n S n, L p Th ch, V nh Phúc – binhbac72@gmail.com ✄ ☎ ✆ ✝ A misled B misconducted C misfired D misinformed 27 Franklie has always been held in high _ among his workmates because of his exceptional skill at handling the most difficult tasks A esteem B admiration C prestige D respect 28 In order to _ our high standards we have to be very strict on quality control A maintain B hold C preserve D carry on 29 She’s got exams at the moment and _ that she’s working very long hours A on top of B more than that C what is more D besides 30 Lucy found the missing dog She was given $100 as a _ A reward B profit C benefit D bonus 31 “I’m afraid I can’t come with you.” “ ” A What a shame! B What a pity C Patience D that’s shame 32 “Who did you invite to our party? “No one _ than Mike and his wife A other B besides C except D rather 33 Peter’s grandfather has just passed away.’ -“ _” A I’m sorry to hear that B I apologise C how terrific D it’s amazing 34 “Do you have the time?” - “ ” A Sorry, I left my watch at home B yes, please C yes, I D How can I help you? 35 “We’re from London” - “ ” A How interesting B I don’t know C Not at all D yes, please Read the passage then choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each space The extinction of many species of birds has (36) _ been hastened by modern man; (37) _ 1600 it has been (38) that approximately 100 bird species have become extinct (39) _ the world In North America, the first species (40) _ to completely disappear was the great Auk, a flightless bird that (41) _ as an easy source of food and bait for Atlantic fishermen through the beginning of the nineteenth century Shortly after the great Auk’s extinction, two other North American species, the Carolina parakeet and the passenger pigeon, began decreasing noticeably in (42) _ The last Carolina parakeet and the last passenger pigeon in captivity both died (43) _ September 1914 In addition (44) _ these extinct species, several others such as the bald eagle, the peregrine falcon, and the California condor are today recognized as endangered; steps are being taken to (45) _ their extinction 36 A undoubtedly B completely C nearly D quite 37 A since B during C after D in 38 A estimated B evaluated C calculated D valued 39 A over B above C through D all 40 A known B recognized C realized D named 41 A served B was C used D took 42 A numbers B amounts C quality D reality 43 A.in B on C at D from 44 A to B of C with D at 45 A prevent B stop C finish D complete Read the passage then choose the best answer for each question In most discussions of culture diversity, attention has focus on visible explicit aspects of culture, such as language, dress, food, religion, music, and social rituals Although they are important, these visible expressions of culture, which are taught deliberately and learnt consciously, are on the tip of the iceberg of culture Much of culture is taught and learned implicitly, or outside awareness Thus, neither culture insiders nor outsiders are aware that certain “invisible” aspects of their culture exist Invisible elements of culture are important to us For example, How long we can be late before being impolite, what topics we should avoid in a conversation, how we show interest or attention through listening behavior, what we consider beautiful or ugly These are all aspects of culture that we learn and we use without being aware of it When we meet other people whose invisible cultural assumptions differ from those we have learned implicitly, we usually not recognize their behavior as cultural in origin Differences in invisible culture can cause problems in cross-culture relations Conflicts may arise when we are unable to recognize other’s behavioral differences as cultural rather than personal We tend to misinterpret other people’s behavior, blame them, or judge their intentions or competence without realizing that we are experiencing cultural rather than individual differences ✁ Created & Released by   ✂ Bình – THPT Li n S n, L p Th ch, V nh Phúc – binhbac72@gmail.com ✄ ☎ ✆ ✝ Formal organizations and institutions, such as schools, hospitals, workplaces, governments, and the legal systems are collection sites for invisible cultural differences If the differences were more visible, we might have less misunderstanding For example, if we meet a man in a courthouse who was wearing exotic clothes, speaking a language other than ours, and carrying food that looked strange, we would not assume that he understood ours Yet when such a man is dressed similarly to us, speaks our language, and does not differ from us in other obvious ways, we may fail to recognize the invisible cultural differences between us As a result, mutual misunderstanding may arise 46 What is the main purpose of the passage? A To explain the importance of invisible aspects of culture B To describe cultural diversity C To point out that much of culture is learned consciously D To explain why cross-cultural conflict occurs 47 The word “deliberately” in bold in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A intentionally B accurately C slowly D randomly 48 The word “invisible” means A cannot be seen B cannot be mistaken C easily misunderstood D unable to be captured 49 The phrase “the tip of the iceberg” in bold in paragraph means that _ A most aspects of culture cannot be seen B visible aspects of culture are learned in formal institutions C we usually focus on the highest form of culture D other cultures seem cold to us 50 Which of the following was not mentioned as an example of invisible culture? A What food to eat in a courthouse B what topics to avoid in a conversation C How late is considered impolite D How people express interest in what others are saying 51 The word “those” in bold in paragraph refers to _ A Invisible cultural assumptions B people from a different culture C people who speak a different language D Topics that should be avoided 52 It can be inferred from paragraph that conflict result when _ A people think cultural differences are personal B people compete with those from other cultures C One culture is more invisible than another culture D Some people recognize more cultural differences than others 53 The author implies that institutions such as schools and workplaces _ A reinforce invisible cultural differences B teach their employees about cultural differences C are aware of cultural differences D share a common culture 54 Which of the following would most likely result in misunderstanding? A Strange behavior from someone speaking our language B Unusual food being cooked by foreign visitors C Strange behavior from someone speaking a foreign language D learning about our own culture in schools 55 Which sentence is TRUE? A Misunderstanding often results from different cultural behavior towards the same things B Cultural diversity has nothing to with such aspects as language, religion and food C Schools are one of the places where the invisible cultural differences hardly cause problems D Behavioral differences should be considered something personal and subjective Read the passage then choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each space Learning how to learn There is usually one important (56) missing from most school (57) Very few students are taught how to organise their learning, and how to (58) the best use of their time Let’s take some simple (59) Do you know how to look up words in a dictionary, and you understand all the information the dictionary contain? Can you (60) notes quickly, and can you understand them (61) ? For some reason, many schools give learners no (62) with these matters Teachers ask students to (63) pages from books, or tell them to write ten pages, but don’t explain (64) to it Learning by heart can be useful, but it is important to have a genuine success of a subject You can waste a lot of time memorizing books without understanding anything about the subject 56 A subject B theme C book D mark 57 A timetables B agendas C terms D organizations 58 A make B take C give D get 59 A examples B results C sentences D rules 60 A make B C send D revise 61 A afterwards B after C lastly D at last ✁ Created & Released by   ✂ Bình – THPT Li n S n, L p Th ch, V nh Phúc – binhbac72@gmail.com ✄ ☎ ✆ ✝ 62 A help 63 A memorize 64 A how B instruction B concentrate B what C ability C remind C why D teaching D forget D it ✘ ✗ PH N T LU N: (2 i m) I Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that the original meaning is exactly the same as the provided one She started working as a secretary five years ago => She has _ She knows a lot more about it than I => I don’t know _ My French friend finds driving on the left difficult => My French friend isn’t _ They think the owner of the house is abroad => The owner _ We didn’t go on holiday because we did not have enough money => If we _ ✕   ✁ II TOPIC: Write a letter of request to UCAS to ask for information about the admission requirements to the university 475/57 Le Thanh Ton St District Ho Chi Minh City March 15th, 2008 Dear Sir/Madam, I’ve read a lot about tertiary study in the UK and very impressed by the reputation of many famous universities there I am writing now to apply for the course and to ask for the admission requirements to the university Now, I am in the last year of the high school and will finish secondary education in months I am very much interested in an undergraduate course in economics in Birmingham University At school I have learnt English for years now, and my English is good enough to communicate with English speaking residents Moreover, I am rather good at natural science subjects, and I am also very much interested in social activities My family income is absolutely good enough to pay for my life and study abroad, too I have good health and am willing to live on my own What my family and I want to know now is the detailed admission requirements to the university and the degrees I will be granted after finishing the course Could you please send me some information about the admission requirements, tuitions fees, accommodation and details of the course? I am ready to supply any information about myself if necessary I look forward to hearing from you soon Yours faithfully, Hoang Thanh Nam THE END ✁ Created & Released by   ✂ Bình – THPT Li n S n, L p Th ch, V nh Phúc – binhbac72@gmail.com ✄ ☎ ✆ ✝ ✞ S GD& T V NH PHÚC TR NG THPT LI N S N ( LUY N 249) ✟ ✠ ✟ Ơ ✡☛ ☞ ✟ ✍ ✍ THI TH THPT QU C GIA N M 2016 MÔN THI: TI NG ANH Th i gian: 90 phút ✏ ✑ ✒ ✓ ✔ ✎ ✘ ✗ PH N TR C NGHI M: (8 i m) I Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 1: I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry C successful D unsuccessful A hopeless B hopeful Question 2: Carpets from countries such as Persia and Afghanistan often fetch high prices in the United States A Artifacts B Pottery C Rugs D Textiles Question 3: Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps it has taken brilliant thinkers B misunderstandings C incidentals D misfortunes to recognize their potential A accidents II Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 4: The government is not prepared to tolerate this situation any longer A look down on B put up with C take away from D give on to Question 5: I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer A unplanned B deliberate C accidental D unintentional III Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the rest in each of the following questions Question 6: A tattoo B taboo C igloo D shampoo C insistent D innocent Question 7: A innovate B insolent Question 8: A irrelevant B irreparable C irritable D irrational Question 9: A psychological B photographic C agricultural D spectacular Question 10: A subculture B vigorous C gadgetry D consensus IV 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 11: He’ll know if he’s got the position or not sometime before o’clock today A By p.m today he’ll be informed about whether he’s been accepted for the position B If he has been accepted for the position, he will receive the confirmation at around p.m today C Although it seems certain that he will be accepted, the decision won’t be made known to him until o’clock D If they decide to accept him for the position, they’ll contact him around o’clock today Question 12: If he doesn’t apologize, I will never invite him here again A Unless he apologizes, then I will never invite him here again B Unless he apologizes, otherwise I will never invite him here again C Unless he apologizes, or I will never invite him here again D Unless he apologizes, I will never invite him here again Question 13: The writer Kate Millett was forced to stay in a psychiatric hospital by her family A The writer Kate Millett’s family made her stay in a psychiatric hospital B The family of the writer Kate Millett convinced her to remain in a psychiatric hospital C Together with her family, the writer Kate Millett was made to go into a psychiatric hospital D Problems with her family made the writer Kate Millett go to a psychiatric hospital Question 14: I regret not going to the airport to say goodbye to her A I wish I had gone to the airport to say goodbye to her B I wish I would go to the airport to say goodbye to her C I wish I went to the airport to say goodbye to her D I wish I would have gone to the airport to say good bye to her Question 15: He’s been studying for so many years that he should have realized sooner that his grammar was incorrect A A student of his experience ought to have noticed his incorrect grammar earlier ✕ ✖ ✎ Created & Released by ✁   ✂ Bình – THPT Li n S n, L p Th ch, V nh Phúc – binhbac72@gmail.com ✄ ☎ ✆ ✝ B The student would have known that his grammar was incorrect if he’d had more experience C The grammar wouldn’t have been so problematic if the student had been aware of it sooner D He has been a student for so long that he could quickly tell when his grammar was incorrect V Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 16: Manufacturers often sacrifice quality _ A in place of to earn more money B and instead earn a bigger amount of money C for a larger profit margin D to gain more quantities of money Question 17: When reaching the top of the hill, A below us extended the sea B the sea came into view D we suddenly caught sight of the sea C it was the sea that extended below us Question 18: To solve this problem, it is advisable A that a drastic measure be adopted B that a drastic measure is adopted C a drastic measure to be adopted D that to adopt a drastic measure Question 19: The instructions from air traffic control were not fully explicit, and A therefore the pilot made it crash B as a result, the pilot made an error and crashed C so that the pilot made an error and crashed D resulting from the pilot crashing the plane Question 20: , Sir Isaac Newton described the laws of gravitation A A seventeenth-century scientist B When was a seventeenth-century scientist C Was a seventeenth-century scientist D Who was a seventeenth-century scientist VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 21: Why you say the project should be changed even more? Personally, I cannot see the of introducing so many alternations A ground B reason C point D clue Question 22: Mrs Brown: Taxi! Taxi! Taxi driver: A It's my duty to drive you B Where to, Madam? C Fancy meeting you here D Where are you? Question 23: The military government was determined to all opposition C put down D put in A put through B put out Question 24: The tiny bells on the Christmas tree were in the draught A clanging B tinkling C gurgling D ringing Question 25: Top fashion models often spend hundreds of pounds A getting straightened their teeth B having got their teeth straightened C getting their teeth straightened D straightening their teeth Question 26: , Edison didn’t have much schooling and he was taught by his mother A When was a boy B A boy was when C Was a boy D When a boy Question 27: Only if these conditions are fulfilled to the next stage A can the application proceed B the application can proceed C the application proceed D the application proceed Question 28: Mach numbers describe the velocity of airplanes over the speed of sound A have moved B move C moving D moved Question 29: Auroras are created when the sun’s particles are caught in A field the earth’s magnetic B the field magnetic earth C the earth’s magnetic fields D the magnetic field earth Question 30: (After a party at Mary’s house) Bill: Mary: Thanks for your compliment Good night! A You are a good cooker Good night! B You are a good cook Good night! C Long time no see Good night! D Many happy returns Good night! Question 31: It is that so many young people leave school without qualifications A to be regretted B to be regrettable C to be regretful D to regret Question 32: Sumerians were the first to invent cuneiform, Created & Released by ✁   ✂ Bình – THPT Li n S n, L p Th ch, V nh Phúc – binhbac72@gmail.com ✄ ☎ ✆ ✝ A was s system of writing B for a system of witting C a system of writing D which a system of writing Question 33: After the seventh month of pregnancy, a good chance of survival A there is a premature baby B a premature baby has C does a premature baby have D it has premature baby Question 34: Migratory patterns in births term of seasonal changes A in usually be explained B can be explained usually in C can usually be explained in D can be explained in usually Question 35: I am afraid that if I started running, the man would me B take after C take up D take apart A take on Question 36: Mary lost one of her running shoes, but won the race despite this A disaster B feat C awkwardness D handicap Question 37: “Where’s Polly?” She A in her room is studying B has in her room studying C studies in her room D is in her room studying Question 38: Veronica broke the school rules so many times that the headmistress finally had no alternative but to _ her B expel C export D deport A eject Question 39: your precious help, I wouldn’t have certainly overcome most of the practical difficulties D Without A If not B Provided C Unless Question 40: I've applied for several jobs I don't want to A be a good egg B have an egg on my face D put all my eggs in one basket C kill the goose that lay the golden eggs Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 41 Monrovian conducted the orchestra gracefully and with style to the delight of his appreciative audience B C D A Question 42 Students should be encouraged to discuss critically about the information that they are given A B C D Question 43 The package containing books and records were delivered last week A B C D Question 44 Psychological experiment indicate that people remember more math problems that they can’t solve than those they are able to solve A B C D Question 45 Studying the science of logic is one way to cultivate one’s reason skills A B C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 46 to 55 Fifty-five delegates representing all thirteen states except Rhode Island attended the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia from May to September 1787 The delegates had been instructed by the Continental Congress to revise the old Articles of Confederation, but most believed that a stronger central government was needed There were differences, however, about what structure the government should take and how much influence large states should have Virginia was by far the most populous state, with twice as many as people as New York, four times as many as New Jersey, and ten times as many as Delaware The leader of the Virginia delegation, James Madison, had already drawn up a plan for government, which became known as the Large State Plan Its essence was that congressional representation would be based on population It provided for two or more national executives The smaller states feared that under this plan, a few large states would lord over the rest New Jersey countered with the Small State Plan It provided for equal representation for all states in a national legislature and for a single national executive Angry debate, heightened by a stifling heat wave, led to deadlock A cooling of tempers seemed to come with lower temperatures The delegates hammered out an agreement known as the Great Compromise – actually a bundle of shrewd compromises They decided that Congress would consist of two houses The larger states were granted representation based on population in the lower Created & Released by ✁   ✂ Bình – THPT Li n S n, L p Th ch, V nh Phúc – binhbac72@gmail.com ✄ ☎ ✆ ✝ house, the House of Representatives The smaller states were given equal representation in the upper house, the Senate, in which each state would have two senators regardless of population It was also agreed that there would be a single executive, the president This critical compromise broke the logjam, and from then on, success seemed within reach Question 46: What is the main topic of this passage? A James Madison’s plan to create a stable structure for the government of the United States B The differences in population and relative power between the original states C A disagreement at the Constitutional Convention and a subsequent compromise D The most important points of the Small State Plan Question 47: According to the passage, how many states were represented at the Constitutional Convention? B Twelve C Thirteen D Fifty-five A Fourteen Question 48: It can be inferred from the passage that _ A Every state in the country is larger than Delaware B Delaware has no right at the Constitutional Convention D Delaware has a small population compared to C Virginia is ten times larger than Delaware other states Question 49: It can be inferred from the passage that the Articles of Confederation _ A allowed small states to dominate large ones C were revised and presented as the Large State Plan B provided for only a weak central government D were supported by a majority of the delegates at the Convention Question 50: According to the passage, in 1787 which of the following states had the FEWEST people? A New York B Delaware C New Jersey D Virginia Question 51: In line 10, the phrase this plan (paragraph 2) refers to _ A a plan suggested by the national legislature B the Small State Plan D the Large State Plan C a compromise plan Question 52: According to the passage, the weather had what effect on the Constitutional Convention? A Cold temperatures made Independence Hall an uncomfortable place to work B Hot weather intensified the debate while cooler weather brought compromise C Bad weather prevented some of the delegates from reaching Philadelphia D Delegates hurried to achieve an agreement before winter arrived Question 53: The word shrewd (paragraph 3) is closest in meaning to _ A clever B unfair C important D practical Question 54: Which of the following is NOT given in the passage as one of the provisions of the Great Compromise? A Each state would have two senators B Congress would be divided into two bodies C There would be only one national executive D The president would be elected by popular vote Question 55: The author uses the phrase broke the logjam (paragraph 3) to indicate that _ A the Convention came to a sudden end B the situation had become desperate D some major problems had been solved C the government was nearly bankrupt Read the following passage taken from Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 8th edition, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 56 to 65 THE VIETNAM WAR Like the Korean War, the Vietnam War was a result of US policy during the Cold War, a period when Americans believed that Communism, the political system in the Soviet Union and China, was a threat to their (56) _ and power Vietnam, a colony of France, wanted to become independent, but the US believed that Communists were behind the (57) _ movement, and so opposed it The US became (58) _ in Vietnam only gradually At first, under President Eisenhower, it provided the French with supplies In 1954 the Geneva Accords divided Vietnam into the Communist North and the anti-Communist South Under President Kennedy, in the early 1960s, many US soldiers were sent to the South (59) _ advisers In 1964, after an attack on US ships, Congress passed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution which gave President Johnson greater powers to fight a war, and in the spring of 1965 Marines were sent to South Vietnam It was easy to keep the Communist forces, called the National Liberation Front or the Viet Cong, (60) _ South Vietnam, but much (61) _ to defeat them The US used bombs against the Vietnamese troops, and Created & Released by ✁   ✂ Bình – THPT Li n S n, L p Th ch, V nh Phúc – binhbac72@gmail.com ✄ ☎ ✆ ✝ chemicals to destroy crops, which had a terrible effect on people as well as on the land There were also reports of atrocities (= acts of extreme violence and cruelty ) committed by both sides In 1968 the My Lai massacre, in which over 300 civilians were killed by US soldiers, (62) _ Americans at home Many US soldiers were not sure (63) _ they were fighting the war and became traumatized by the violence around them Discipline became a problem, and the use of drugs was common Soldiers were accused of committing acts of violence against each other and against Vietnamese civilians In 1968 the Viet Cong started a major attack, and the US position in South Vietnam was threatened As the war escalated it lost support at home and also in other countries When Richard Nixon became President he (64) _tried to attack hard and force the Viet Cong to come to an agreement The war then spread to Vietnam’s neighbor, Cambodia Finally, in 1972, Nixon sent Henry Kissinger to negotiate a ceasefire, and afterwards the US was no longer directly involved in the war, though it continued to provide supplies In 1975 the government of South Vietnam fell and the country was taken over by the Communist forces © Oxford University Press, 2010 B assurance C safe D save Question 56: A security Question 57: A independent B dependence C independence D dependent Question 58: A to have involved B involving C to be involved D involved Question 59: A to B such as C as D than Question 60: A out of B away from C into D up with D harder Question 61: A stronger B greater C sharper Question 62: A were shocked B shocked C shock D had shocked Question 63: A where B why C how D what Question 64: A at first B last C first D at last ✘ ✗ PH N T LU N: (2 i m) I Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that the original meaning is exactly the same as the provided one “ How many survivors are there?”, asked the journalist => The journalist wanted to know _ It was such rotten meat that it had to be thrown away => The meat was _ It is essential that Profesor Van Helsing is met at the airport => Profesor Van Helsing _ You can’t visit the USA unless you have a visa => If you _ “ Can I borrow your typewriter, Janet”? asked Peter => Peter asked if _ ✕   ✁ II TOPIC: Write about the formal school education system in Vietnam The current formal school education system in Vietnam, as we all know, consists of three levels; preschool, primary and secondary educations Secondary education is divided into lower and upper stage Now, in some provinces especially in cities, there are two parallel school systems in pre-school, primary or even secondary education; state and private schools Tuition fees are different very much from state to private schools In both systems, the academic year, from early September to late May, is divided into two semesters consisting of four to five months each Children usually start their pre-school at the age of three, when they go to the nurseries but this stage is not compulsory When children reach the age of six, they must go to primary schools The primary education lasts five years with grades; from grade to grade After having finished primary education, children can go to lower secondary schools from grade to grade Children who complete lower secondary may be accepted to upper secondary schools which last three years with grades; ten to twelve It depends on the locality that children have to take the entrance examination to be upper secondary students Children finish the school education when they finish grade 12 Often, at the end of upper secondary education, student have to take the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), the requirement to go to university or college, The GCSE used to take place in early June, but this year in early July The End Created & Released by ✁   ✂ Bình – THPT Li n S n, L p Th ch, V nh Phúc – binhbac72@gmail.com ✄ ☎ ✆ ✝ Created & Released by ✁   ✂ Bình – THPT Li n S n, L p Th ch, V nh Phúc – binhbac72@gmail.com ✄ ☎ ✆ ✝ ✞ S GD& T V NH PHÚC TR NG THPT LI N S N ( LUY N 250) ✟ ✠ ✟ THI TH THPT QU C GIA N M 2016 MÔN THI: TI NG ANH Th i gian: 90 phút ✍ ✏ Ơ ✡☛ ☞ ✟ ✍ ✑ ✒ ✓ ✔ ✎ ✘ ✗ PH N TR C NGHI M: (8 i m) 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 D development Question 1: A activity B intelligence C observation B temperature C victory D envelope Question 2: A arrangement Question 3: A bamboo B hello C hotel D beauty Question 4: A wonderful B confident C regular D impressive Question 5: A attract B marry C demand D connect Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 6: Our learning and teaching equipment needs if further improvement is to be achieved D modernize A modernized B to modernize C modernizing Question 7: An old gentleman, who is not sure where to gofor the summer holiday, is asking a travel agent for advice Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank Gentleman: ”Can you recommend any places for this summer holiday?" Agent: " ." A A package tour to the Spratly Islands would be perfect, sir B I don’t think you could afford a tour to Singapore, sir C Yes, please go to other agencies D No, you cannot recommend any places Question 8: I’d rather not about it in such an unfavorable circumstance D to talk A talked B talking C talk Question 9: the class size is our school’s immediate aim A Reduced B Reduces C Reducing D Reduce Question 10: Our house isn’t for the children each to have a room of their own, so they have to share A so small B too big C very small D big enough Question 11: “ seen a play with such a strong message.” B Rarely did I C I rarely D Rarely I A I have rarely Question 12: My father is a big football fan, but my mother has no in the sport at all A interesting B interest C interested D interestingly Question 13: Penicillin, the first antibiotic that successfully killed bacteria and cured infections, was D by heart discovered A by comparison B by choice C by accident Question 14: The number of cars on the roads increasing, so we need to build more roads A is B were C was D are Question 15: It’s been five months I last went fishing A since B that C while D which Question 16: Thang was asking Huong, his classmate, for her opinion about the novel he had lent her Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank Thang: "What you think about the novel?" Huong: " " A Yes, let's B The best I've ever read! C I can't agree with you more D I wish I could Question 17: Mary is a friendly girl who everyone she meets A gets up B gets on with C gets over D gets out of Question 18: If she let this chance slip, she it for the rest of her life B regrets C will regret D would have regretted A would regret Question 19: “If you are not satisfied your purchase, we will give you a full refund.” A at B of C for D with Question 20: Researchers are making enormous progress inunderstanding and what causes it A a tsunami is what B what a tsunami is C is what a tsunami D what is a tsunami Question 21: It has long been recognized a high-fat diet can cause heart problems A what B which C that D where Question 22: “ anyone ring while I’m away, please take a message.” A May B Would C Will D Should Question 23: Linh informs her aunt about her high school graduation exam results Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank Linh: "Aunty, I've passed the exam with flying colours." Aunt: " " A Sorry to hear that B Congratulations! C That's right D How many colours? Question 24: This moment will live in our memory for many years ✕ ✖ ✎ ✂   Prepared & Released by ✁ ☎ ✝ Bình – THPT Li n S n, L p Th ch, V nh Phúc binhbac72@gmail.com ✄ ✆ A to come B have come C coming D come Question 25: Some animals have a remarkable ability to themselves to changing environments A adapt B fit C suit D match Question 26: She made a list of what to forget anything A in order to B not to C so that D so as not to Question 27: Some English words have the same pronunciation A or they spell differently B unless spelled differently C though they are spelled differently D because of their difference in spelling Question 28: , she received a big applause A When the speaker finished B After she finishes speaking C Finished her lecture D Speaking has finished Question 29: “Don’t eat so many sweets, you’ll have to visit the dentist often.” A otherwise B whether C when D while Question 30: After his operation, Tom tried to lead possible C as normal life as D normal life as A a very normal life as B as normal a life as 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 Question 31: The doctor advised him to avoid eating fatty foods, having more fresh vegetables and drink A B C D much water Question 32: I always look back on the time where I spent with my family on a farm in California A B C D Question 33:A new school with more than 50 classrooms have just been built in our local area A B C D Question 34:Children should not expect to rescue by their parents every time they get into financial difficulty A B C D Question 35: Listening to the radio and you can stay informed about current affairs A B C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B,C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 61 to 70 Rural America is diverse in many ways (36) _ wehave seen, no one industry dominates the rural economy, no single pattern of population decline or (37) exists for all rural areas, and no statement about improvements and gaps in well-being holds true for all rural people Many of these differences are regional in nature That is, rural areas within a particular geographic region of the country often tend to be similar (38) _ each other and different from areas in (39) _ region Some industries, for example, are (40) _ with different regions – logging and sawmills in the Pacific Northwest and New England, manufacturing in the Southeast and Midwest, and farming in the Great Plains Persistent poverty also has a regional pattern, concentrated primarily in the Southeast Other differences follow no regional pattern Areas that rely heavily (41) _ the services industry are located throughout rural America, as are rural areas that have (42) _ access to advanced telecommunications services Many of these differences, regional and non-regional, are the result of a (43) _ of factors including the availability of natural (44) _; distance from and access to major metropolitan areas and the information and services found there; transportation and shipping facilities; political history and structure; and the racial, ethnic, and (45) _ makeup of the population Adapted from“Understanding Rural America”, InfoUSA Question 36: A Since B Like C Because D As Question 37: A grow B growth C growing D grown Question 38: A of B with C to D from Question 39: A the other B others C other D another Question 40: A added B associated C compared D related Question 41: A in B on C at D for Question 42: A lots B many C small D little C link D connection Question 43: A cooperation B combination Question 44: A resources B habitats C sources D materials Question 45: A cultured B culturally C cultural D culture 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 55 ✂   Prepared & Released by ✁ ☎ ✝ Bình – THPT Li n S n, L p Th ch, V nh Phúc binhbac72@gmail.com ✄ ✆ In my experience, freshmen today are different fromthose I knew when I started as a counselor and professor 25 years ago College has always been demanding both academically and socially But students now are less mature and often not ready for the responsibility of being in college It is really too easy to point the finger at parents who protect their children from life’s obstacles Parents, who handle every difficulty and every other responsibility for their children from writing admission essays to picking college courses, certainly may contribute to their children’s lack of coping strategies But we can look even more broadly to the social trends of today How many people you know who are on medication to prevent anxiety or depression? The number of students who arrive at college already medicated for unwanted emotions has increased dramatically in the past 10 years We, as a society, don’t want to “feel” anything unpleasant and we certainly don’t want our children to “suffer” The resulting problem is that by not experiencing negative emotions, one does not learn the necessary skills to tolerate and negotiate adversity Asa psychologist, I am well aware of the fact that some individuals suffer from depression and anxiety and can benefit from treatment, but I question the growing number of medicated adolescents today Our world is more stressful in general because of the current economic and political realities, but I don’t believe that the college experience itself is more intense today than that of the past 10 years What I think is that many students are often not prepared to be young “adults” with all the responsibilities of life What does this mean for college faculty and staff? We are required to assist in the basic parenting of these students the student who complains that her professor didn’t remind her of the due date for an assignment that was clearly listed on the syllabus and the student who cheats on an assignment in spite of careful instructions about plagiarism As college professors, we have to explain what it means to be an independent college student before we can even begin to teach As parents and teachers we shouldexpect young people to meet challenges To encourage them in this direction, we have to step back and let them fail and pick themselves up and move forward This approach needs to begin at an early age so that collegecan actually be a passage to independent adulthood Adapted from “Students are different now”by Linda Bips New York Times, October 11, 2010 Question 46: According to the writer, students today are different from those she knew in that they are A not so academic B responsible for their work C too ready for college D not as mature Question 47: The word “handle” in paragraph mostly means C lend a hand to D gain benefits from A point at B deal with Question 48: According to the writer, students’ difficulties to cope with college life are partly due to A the lack of financial support B the over-parenting from parents C the absence of parents' protection D the lack of parental support Question 49: The phrase "on medication" in paragraph is similar in meaning to B suffering anxiety or depression A receiving medical treatment C doing medical research D studying medicine at college Question 50: The word "intense" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A needing much experience B not serious C not interesting D demanding big efforts Question 51: Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A The college experience itself is more intense today than that of the past 10 years B Our world is more stressful because of the current economic and political situation C College faculty and staff are required to helpin the parenting of problematic students D Our society certainly doesn't want our children to experience unpleasant things Question 52: The word "them" in the last paragraph refers to C teachers D parents A college professors B young people Question 53: Students who are not well-prepared to be young “adults” with all the responsibilities of life will need A to be assigned more housework from adults B to be given more social responsibilities C to be encouraged to meet challenges D daily coaching from their teachers Question 54: According to the writer, failure in life and less support from parents will A defeat students from the very beginning B help students to learn to stand on their own feet C discourage students and let them down forever D allow students to learn the first lesson in their lives Question 55: What is probably the writer's attitude in the passage? D Humorous A Indifferent B Praising C Critical ✂   Prepared & Released by ✁ ☎ ✝ Bình – THPT Li n S n, L p Th ch, V nh Phúc binhbac72@gmail.com ✄ ✆ 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 56: John wants to buy a new car, so he starts setting aside a small part of his monthly earnings A spending on B using up C putting out D saving up Question 57: The board of directors rejected the proposed project, explaining that it was too expensive to be feasible at the present moment A costly B troublesome C capable D practicable Question 58: After all these years of good work, Arthur deserves a promotion A ought to be denied B might be produced C should be given D could be rejected Question 59: The performance of the synchronized swimmers was so brilliant; the judges could find no flaws in it A find nothing imperfect B award no bonus C find many mistakes D suggest more improvements Question 60: When I visited the city, I was really impressed by the hospitality of the people there A deeply depressed B fairly concerned C slightly frightened D deeply moved Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the one in italics 61 You’re not to blame for what happened A You’re not accused of what happened B What happened is not your fault C You’re responsible for what happened D We blame you for what happened 62 He can hardly see at all without glasses A He can see without glasses B He can see even if he doesn’t wear glasses D He is practically blind without glasses C He can’t see everything without glasses 63 The concert wasn’t as good as we had expected A The concert wasn’t so good as we had seen B We expected the concert to be worse C We thought the concert would be much better D The concert was thought to be as good 64 Please don’t ask her to the party A I’d rather you didn’t invite her to the party B I’d rather not ask her to the party C Please don’t ask her about the party D You ask her to the party, don’t you? ✘ ✗ PH N T LU N: (2 i m) I Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that the original meaning is exactly the same as the provided one “ Why don’t you put better lock on the door, Barbara”? said John => John suggested _ Although his both legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded => Despite his _ I haven’t eaten this kind of food before => This is the first _ The architect has drawn plans for an extension to the house => Plans _ It isn’t necessary for you to finish by Saturday => You _ ✕   ✁ II TOPIC: Write a letter to pen-pal to talk about your family ……………, September 26th, 2014 Dear Michael, I am writing to talk about my family as requested in your last letter There are four members in my family; my parents, my elder brother and I My dad is now at his fortyfive and my mom is two years younger My elder brother is twenty-two of age My dad is a teacher at a local high school, and he has to work nearly weekdays Very often he has extra classes on weekends, sometimes he has evening classes My mom is a farmer and she has to work hard in the fields nearly daily from early morning till dark My elder brother is now a final year university student, so he has very little time to be at home with other family members Although my parents are very busy, they try hard to spare as much time to take care of their children as possible My mom is a really caring woman who is always the first to get up to prepare for other family members things to start a new day, and the last to go to bed to make sure that everything is under control My dad is always willing to join hands to make us a nice house and a happy home My brother and I love helping my parents in all sort of work whenever we have chance In my family, members care as much for others as possible to make a close-knit family We are admired so much by the neighboring residents Whenever problems come up, we discuss the matters all ✂   Prepared & Released by ✁ ☎ ✝ Bình – THPT Li n S n, L p Th ch, V nh Phúc binhbac72@gmail.com ✄ ✆ together frankly to find out solutions quickly We also share all happiness and worries, so we all feel happy, safe and secure at home just as the saying we love “Home is where love dwells and thrives” As you know, I am now in my final secondary year, preparing for the coming examinations with so much pressure Therefore, all members in my family encourage and give me the best to help me realize my dreams That is some about my family, and I would very much like to hear about yours in turn I hope you will share with me your family life I look forward to hearing from you soon Yours sincerely, Lan THE END ✂   Prepared & Released by ✁ ☎ ✝ Bình – THPT Li n S n, L p Th ch, V nh Phúc binhbac72@gmail.com ✄ ✆ ... ✝ Bình – THPT Li n S n, L p Th ch, v nh Phúc – binhbac72@gmail.com ✄ ✆ ✞ S GD& T V NH PHÚC TR NG THPT LI N S N ( LUY N 2 05) ✟ ✠ ✟ THI TH THPT QU C GIA N M 2016 MÔN THI: TI NG ANH Th i gian: 90... ✝ Bình – THPT Li n S n, L p Th ch, v nh Phúc – binhbac72@gmail.com ✄ ✆ ✞ S GD& T V NH PHÚC TR NG THPT LI N S N ( LUY N 204) ✟ ✠ ✟ THI TH THPT QU C GIA N M 2016 MÔN THI: TI NG ANH Th i gian: 90... ✝ Bình – THPT Li n S n, L p Th ch, v nh Phúc – binhbac72@gmail.com ✄ ✆ ✞ S GD& T V NH PHÚC TR NG THPT LI N S N ( LUY N 203) ✟ ✠ ✟ THI TH THPT QU C GIA N M 2016 MÔN THI: TI NG ANH Th i gian: 90