Trang 1/5 - Mã đề: 154 - https://thi247.com/ TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY (Đề gồm 05 trang) KÌ THI KSCL CHUYÊN ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA KHỐI 12 LẦN NĂM HỌC 2018-2019 Môn: Tiếng Anh (Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề) Mã đề: 154 Họ tên thí sinh:…………………………………………………………SBD………………………… 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 His girlfriend's behavior at the party was unacceptable, which made everyone there shocked A out of line B out of practice C out of the habit D out of sight Question You should put yourself on the back for having achieved such a high score in the graduation exam A praise yourself B check up your back C wear a backpack D criticize yourself 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 The Rise of Robots As kids, our grandparents frequently scared us by talking about how difficult life was when they were growing up They mentioned walking miles to school in the snow, or doing hours of manual labor for little pay Life has changed greatly since then, and it seems to get easier year by year In fact, with the help of robots we soon might have to much at all But is this a good thing? By 2030, it's estimated that robotics will be a $10 billion business worldwide Companies are already starting to integrate them into the workforce The electronics manufacturer Foxconn is drawing up plans to launch a factory within the next 10 years that's completely staffed by robot workers Meanwhile, an American company Briggo has invented a robot that serves gourmet-quality coffee to customers With the push of a button it will crush coffee beans, measure exact quantities of water, and even wave a steam wand to ensure customers get the perfect cream on top Unlike human baristas, it can serve multiple drinks at once and work all day and night without a break Robots are also invading our homes The Rooma is a mini-robot that vacuums rooms automatically according to a schedule The Robomow is a device that will cut the grass for you while you sit in the shade Then there's the Nanda clocky, an alarm clock that makes sure that even the deepest sleepers get up on time The clock is attached to a pair of wheels, and it will randomly move around the room Once you finally catch it, you're probably too awake to hit the snooze button Although these early home robots are somewhat basic, they will likely become more capable as times goes on Although robots certainly help us to eliminate tedious tasks, many people are concerned about a future filled with robots Some fear that humanity will start to decline if machines everything for us Others have even warned about the robot rebellion, in which robots become so smart that they may decide to turn on their masters These ideas may seem a bit far-fetched, but there are certainly lots of questions that need to be answered before everyone opens up to the idea of a robotic future Question The word "tedious" in the last paragraph mostly means A boring B difficult C intelligent D expensive Question Which of the following is NOT true about the concerns over roboties? A Robots may be dominant at the workplace B Robots may some harm to humans C The idea of robotics may seem far-fetched D It takes some time for people to accept robots Question How is Briggo's invention superior to human workers? Trang 2/5 - Mã đề: 154 - https://thi247.com/ A It is better at conversation B It never has to stop C It can operate machinery D It is more knowledgeable about coffee-making Question What is the last paragraph mainly about? A How people in local communities are supporting robots B Some reasons why people don't accept robots yet C A very amusing science-fiction story about robots D A few of the latest robots on the market today Question What would happen if you pressed the snooze button? A You would have to wake up immediately B The alarm would stop, but go off again soon C The alarm clock would turn off forever D Nothing would happen at all 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 Question A official B mechanic C convenience D preference Question A express B effort C worship D office Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 10 In Paris, Hemingway met many of his old friends They encouraged him in his writing career A In Paris, Hemingway encouraged many of his old friends who met him in his writing career B In Paris, Hemingway encouraged his writing career to meet many of his old friends C In Paris, Hemingway was encouraged by many of his old friends in his writing career D In Paris, Hemingway met his writing career which many of his old friends encouraged Question 11 He held the rope with one hand He stretched it out A Stretching the rope out, he holds it with one hand B Holding the rope with one hand, he stretched it out C He stretched the rope with one hand and held it D The rope is held with one hand then he stretched it out Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 12 Last week, our class went to Ha Long Bay for a picnic, _ made us very happy then A which B it C what D that Question 13 Qualifications and _ are two most important factors that help you get a good job A politeness B impression C experience D attention Question 14 Had I studied harder, I _ better in the last exam A would have done B would C wouldn't have done D had done Question 15 Wildlife Conservation Society uses science to discover and understand _ natural world A the B Ø C an D a Question 16 John asked me _ in English A what does this word mean B what did this word mean what that word means C D what that word meant Question 17 It is imperative _what to when there is a fire A we knew B that he knew C that everyone know D he must know about Question 18 She gave me a _ box A small square jewelry metal B jewelry small metal square C small square metal jewelry D jewelry metal small square Trang 3/5 - Mã đề: 154 - https://thi247.com/ Question 19 She's not breathing She _ A must be dead B must have dead C must not dead D should have been dead Question 20 His response was as sharp as a _ A needle B scissors C sword D knife Question 21 The boss _ him because his mother had just passed away A make use of B make allowance for C make fun of D make up Question 22 After a nature disaster, there is always an _ need for food and water A urgency B urgently C urge D urgent th The 19 Asian Physics Olympiad, an annual contest in physics for high school students, Question 23 _ on Sunday at the Hanoi-based University of Science and Technology A made out B picked up C kicked off D held up Question 24 _ he is old, he wants to travel around the world A Although B Despite C Because D In spite of Question 25 "Different species _ by 2050", scientists claim A have evolved B will have evolved C will be evolved D will evolve Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Pollution emitted in industrial areas represents a threat to human health and the surrounding natural resources We have a tendency to believe that the production processes are the only source of environmental damage, and often forget about the possible long-term effects of harmful production practices We may think that the closure of these huge industrial areas would improve the quality of the environment Unfortunately, this ignores the threat of the remaining waste, which is abandoned and poorly stored It represents an even bigger danger because it stands neglected as it degrades and leaks into the earth without any control at all Changes in the water chemistry due to surface water contamination can affect all levels of an ecosystem It can affect the health of lower food chain organisms and, consequently, the availability of food up through the food chain It can damage the health of wetlands and damage their ability to support healthy ecosystems, control flooding, and filter pollutants from storm water runoff The health of animals and humans are affected when they drink or bathe in contaminated water In addition waterbased organisms, like fish and shellfish, can pile up and concentrate contaminants in their bodies When other animals or humans eat these organisms, they receive a much higher dose of contaminant than they would have if they had been directly exposed to the original contamination Contaminated groundwater can badly affect animals, plants and humans if it is removed from the ground by manmade or natural processes Depending on the study of rocks of the area, groundwater may rise to the surface through springs or seeps, flow sideways into nearby rivers, streams, or ponds, or sink deeper into the earth In many parts of fhe world, groundwater is pumped out of the ground to be used for drinking, bathing, other household uses, agriculture, and industry Contaminants in the soil can harm plants when they take up the contamination through their roots Eating, breathing in, or touching contaminated soil, as well as eating plants or animals that have piled up soil contaminants can badly affect the health of humans and animals Air pollution can cause breathing-related problems and other bad health effects as contaminants are absorbed from the lungs into other parts of the body Certain air contaminants can also harm animals and humans when they contact the skin Plants rely on breathing for their growth and can also be affected by exposure to contaminants moved in the air (Source: Adapted from http://www.grid.unep.ch/waste/download/waste1213.pdf) Question 26 What is the topic of the passage? A The pollution from the city C Sources of environmental damage B Bad effects of industrial waste D The quality of the environment Trang 4/5 - Mã đề: 154 - https://thi247.com/ Question 27 According to the passage, which of the followings supports healthy ecosystems? A Water-based organisms B Lower food chain organism C Wetlands D Animals Question 28 Which of the followings is NOT badly affected by contaminated groundwater? A Animals B Plants C Rocks D Human Question 29 Which of the followings has the closest meaning to the word "absorbed" in the last paragraph? A piled up B swallowed C consumed D take in Which of the followings is the flow of water from the ground to the surface? Question 30 A Streams B Rivers C Springs D Ponds Question 31 According to the passage, the industry is likely to be thought as _ A the utmost harmful activity B a danger to the environment C the only source of pollution D a threat to human health Question 32 The word "it" in the first paragraph refers to _ A a danger B the threat of the remaining waste C the remaining waste D the environment Question 33 Which of the followings affect an ecosystem as the whole? A Surface water contamination B Soil contamination Groundwater contamination C D Air contamination Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 34 A decided B laughed C looked D experienced Question 35 A punishment B scuba C fund D hummock 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 36 Rainforests are being cut and burning at such a speed that they will disappear from the earth in the near future A are being cut B burning C from D such a speed Question 37 The United Nations have helped bring peace to some countries that were at war A have helped B at war C to D were Question 38 Tom's jokes are inappropriate but we have to put up with it just because he's the boss A it B inappropriate C the D because 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 39 When she received the exam results, she immediately phoned her mom A She immediately phoned her mom that she would receive the exam results B She received the exam results immediately after she phoned her mom C No sooner had she phoned her mom than she received the exam results D No sooner had she received the exam results than she phoned her mom Question 40 People say that Cameron was the best director of his time A It was said that Cameron was the best director of his time B Cameron is said to be the best director of his time C Cameron is said to have been the best director of his time D .Cameron was said to have been the best director of his time Question 41 As I get older, I want to travel less A I don't want to travel because of my old age Trang 5/5 - Mã đề: 154 - https://thi247.com/ B I'm getting older and older, so I don't want to travel more C The more I get old, the less I want to travel D The older I get, the less I want to travel Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 42 Customer: "Can I try this jumper on?" Salesgirl: " _." No, the shop is closed in half an hour A B Sorry, only cash is accepted here C Yes, it costs one hundred and fifty dollars D Sure, the changing rooms are over there Question 43 Paul and Daisy are discussing school work Paul: "Your parents must be proud of your result at school." Daisy: " _." A I am sorry to hear that B Thanks It's certainly encouraging C I'm glad you like it D Of course Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 44 Smart robots have replaced humans in stressful and hazardous jobs and in assembly lines A risky B safe C perilous D dangerous Question 45 Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially A Privileged B Well-off C Impoverished D Wealthy 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 AFTERNOON TEA In far too many places in England today, the agreeable habit of taking afternoon tea has vanished 'Such a shocking waste of time,' says one 'Quite unnecessary, if one has had lunch or (46) _ to eat in the evening,' says another All very true, no doubt but what a lot of innocent pleasure these strong-minded people are missing! The very ritual of tea-making, warming the pot, (47) _ sure that the water is just boiling, inhaling the fragrant steam, arranging the tea- cozy to fit snugly around the container, all the preliminaries lead up to the exquisite pleasure of sipping the brew from thin porcelain, and helping oneself to hot buttered scones and strawberry jam, a slice of feather-light sponge cake or home-made shortbread Taking tea is a highly civilized pastime, and fortunately is still (48) _ favor in Thrush Green, (49) _ the inhabitants have got it down to a fine art It is common practice in that pleasant village (50) _ friends to tea rather than lunch or dinner Question 46 A views B proposes C designs D minds Question 47 A making B giving C going D doing Question 48 A from B of C in D at Question 49 A which B where C who D when Question 50 A invites B inviting C to invite D invited THE END Trang 1/5 - Mã đề: 188 - https://thi247.com/ TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY (Đề gồm 05 trang) KÌ THI KSCL CHUYÊN ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA KHỐI 12 LẦN NĂM HỌC 2018-2019 Môn: Tiếng Anh (Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề) Mã đề: 188 Họ tên thí sinh:…………………………………………………………SBD………………………… Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question A decided B experienced C looked D laughed Question A punishmentB scuba C fund D hummock 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 The United Nations have helped bring peace to some countries that were at war A were B at war C have helped D to Question Rainforests are being cut and burning at such a speed that they will disappear from the earth in the near future A from B burning C such a speed D are being cut Question Tom's jokes are inappropriate but we have to put up with it just because he's the boss A the B it C because D inappropriate 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 Question A preference B convenience C official D mechanic Question A worship B express C office D effort Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question In Paris, Hemingway met many of his old friends They encouraged him in his writing career A In Paris, Hemingway encouraged his writing career to meet many of his old friends B In Paris, Hemingway encouraged many of his old friends who met him in his writing career C In Paris, Hemingway was encouraged by many of his old friends in his writing career D In Paris, Hemingway met his writing career which many of his old friends encouraged Question He held the rope with one hand He stretched it out A He stretched the rope with one hand and held it B Stretching the rope out, he holds it with one hand C Holding the rope with one hand, he stretched it out D The rope is held with one hand then he stretched it out Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 10 Smart robots have replaced humans in stressful and hazardous jobs and in assembly lines A risky B safe C dangerous D perilous Question 11 Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially A Privileged B Well-off C Wealthy D Impoverished Trang 2/5 - Mã đề: 188 - https://thi247.com/ Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Pollution emitted in industrial areas represents a threat to human health and the surrounding natural resources We have a tendency to believe that the production processes are the only source of environmental damage, and often forget about the possible long-term effects of harmful production practices We may think that the closure of these huge industrial areas would improve the quality of the environment Unfortunately, this ignores the threat of the remaining waste, which is abandoned and poorly stored It represents an even bigger danger because it stands neglected as it degrades and leaks into the earth without any control at all Changes in the water chemistry due to surface water contamination can affect all levels of an ecosystem It can affect the health of lower food chain organisms and, consequently, the availability of food up through the food chain It can damage the health of wetlands and damage their ability to support healthy ecosystems, control flooding, and filter pollutants from storm water runoff The health of animals and humans are affected when they drink or bathe in contaminated water In addition waterbased organisms, like fish and shellfish, can pile up and concentrate contaminants in their bodies When other animals or humans eat these organisms, they receive a much higher dose of contaminant than they would have if they had been directly exposed to the original contamination Contaminated groundwater can badly affect animals, plants and humans if it is removed from the ground by manmade or natural processes Depending on the study of rocks of the area, groundwater may rise to the surface through springs or seeps, flow sideways into nearby rivers, streams, or ponds, or sink deeper into the earth In many parts of fhe world, groundwater is pumped out of the ground to be used for drinking, bathing, other household uses, agriculture, and industry Contaminants in the soil can harm plants when they take up the contamination through their roots Eating, breathing in, or touching contaminated soil, as well as eating plants or animals that have piled up soil contaminants can badly affect the health of humans and animals Air pollution can cause breathing-related problems and other bad health effects as contaminants are absorbed from the lungs into other parts of the body Certain air contaminants can also harm animals and humans when they contact the skin Plants rely on breathing for their growth and can also be affected by exposure to contaminants moved in the air (Source: Adapted from http://www.grid.unep.ch/waste/download/waste1213.pdf) Question 12 Which of the followings is the flow of water from the ground to the surface? A Rivers B Streams C Ponds D Springs Question 13 Which of the followings has the closest meaning to the word "absorbed" in the last paragraph? A piled up B take in C swallowed D consumed Question 14 What is the topic of the passage? A Bad effects of industrial waste B Sources of environmental damage C The quality of the environment D The pollution from the city Question 15 Which of the followings affect an ecosystem as the whole? A Groundwater contamination B Soil contamination C Air contamination D Surface water contamination Question 16 According to the passage, which of the followings supports healthy ecosystems? A Water-based organisms B Wetlands C Animals D Lower food chain organism Question 17 The word "it" in the first paragraph refers to _ A a danger B the environment C the threat of the remaining waste D the remaining waste Question 18 Which of the followings is NOT badly affected by contaminated groundwater? Trang 3/5 - Mã đề: 188 - https://thi247.com/ A Plants B Human C Animals D Rocks Question 19 According to the passage, the industry is likely to be thought as _ A the utmost harmful activity B the only source of pollution C a threat to human health D a danger to the environment Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 20 Paul and Daisy are discussing school work Paul: "Your parents must be proud of your result at school." Daisy: " _." A I'm glad you like it B Of course C Thanks It's certainly encouraging D I am sorry to hear that "Can I try this jumper on?" Question 21 Customer: Salesgirl: " _." A No, the shop is closed in half an hour B Sorry, only cash is accepted here C Sure, the changing rooms are over there D Yes, it costs one hundred and fifty dollars 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 22 When she received the exam results, she immediately phoned her mom A No sooner had she received the exam results than she phoned her mom B She immediately phoned her mom that she would receive the exam results C She received the exam results immediately after she phoned her mom D No sooner had she phoned her mom than she received the exam results Question 23 People say that Cameron was the best director of his time A .Cameron was said to have been the best director of his time B Cameron is said to have been the best director of his time C It was said that Cameron was the best director of his time D Cameron is said to be the best director of his time Question 24 As I get older, I want to travel less A I'm getting older and older, so I don't want to travel more B The older I get, the less I want to travel C The more I get old, the less I want to travel D I don't want to travel because of my old age Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 25 Had I studied harder, I _ better in the last exam A would B had done C would have done D wouldn't have done Question 26 John asked me _ in English A what does this word mean B what did this word mean C what that word meant D what that word means Question 27 Wildlife Conservation Society uses science to discover and understand _ natural world A the B Ø C a D an Question 28 She's not breathing She _ A must not dead B must be dead C should have been dead D must have dead Question 29 Qualifications and _ are two most important factors that help you get a good job A politeness B experience C attention D impression Trang 4/5 - Mã đề: 188 - https://thi247.com/ Question 30 Last week, our class went to Ha Long Bay for a picnic, _ made us very happy then A what B it C that D which Question 31 The boss _ him because his mother had just passed away A make use of B make up C make allowance for D make fun of Question 32 After a nature disaster, there is always an _ need for food and water A urgency B urgently C urge D urgent Question 33 _ he is old, he wants to travel around the world A Because B Despite C In spite of D Although Question 34 "Different species _ by 2050", scientists claim A will be evolved B will evolve C will have evolved D have evolved Question 35 The 19th Asian Physics Olympiad, an annual contest in physics for high school students, _ on Sunday at the Hanoi-based University of Science and Technology A kicked off B held up C picked up D made out Question 36 It is imperative _what to when there is a fire A we knew B he must know about C that everyone know D that he knew Question 37 His response was as sharp as a _ A knife B needle C scissors D sword She gave me a _ box Question 38 A small square metal jewelry B jewelry small metal square C jewelry metal small square D small square jewelry metal 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 AFTERNOON TEA In far too many places in England today, the agreeable habit of taking afternoon tea has vanished 'Such a shocking waste of time,' says one 'Quite unnecessary, if one has had lunch or (39) _ to eat in the evening,' says another All very true, no doubt but what a lot of innocent pleasure these strong-minded people are missing! The very ritual of tea-making, warming the pot, (40) _ sure that the water is just boiling, inhaling the fragrant steam, arranging the tea- cozy to fit snugly around the container, all the preliminaries lead up to the exquisite pleasure of sipping the brew from thin porcelain, and helping oneself to hot buttered scones and strawberry jam, a slice of feather-light sponge cake or home-made shortbread Taking tea is a highly civilized pastime, and fortunately is still (41) _ favor in Thrush Green, (42) _ the inhabitants have got it down to a fine art It is common practice in that pleasant village (43) _ friends to tea rather than lunch or dinner Question 39 A views B proposes C minds D designs Question 40 A doing B giving C making D going Question 41 A from B in C of D at Question 42 A which B where C when D who Question 43 A to invite B inviting C invites D invited 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 The Rise of Robots As kids, our grandparents frequently scared us by talking about how difficult life was when they were growing up They mentioned walking miles to school in the snow, or doing hours of manual labor for little pay Life has changed greatly since then, and it seems to get easier year by year In fact, with Trang 5/5 - Mã đề: 188 - https://thi247.com/ the help of robots we soon might have to much at all But is this a good thing? By 2030, it's estimated that robotics will be a $10 billion business worldwide Companies are already starting to integrate them into the workforce The electronics manufacturer Foxconn is drawing up plans to launch a factory within the next 10 years that's completely staffed by robot workers Meanwhile, an American company Briggo has invented a robot that serves gourmet-quality coffee to customers With the push of a button it will crush coffee beans, measure exact quantities of water, and even wave a steam wand to ensure customers get the perfect cream on top Unlike human baristas, it can serve multiple drinks at once and work all day and night without a break Robots are also invading our homes The Rooma is a mini-robot that vacuums rooms automatically according to a schedule The Robomow is a device that will cut the grass for you while you sit in the shade Then there's the Nanda clocky, an alarm clock that makes sure that even the deepest sleepers get up on time The clock is attached to a pair of wheels, and it will randomly move around the room Once you finally catch it, you're probably too awake to hit the snooze button Although these early home robots are somewhat basic, they will likely become more capable as times goes on Although robots certainly help us to eliminate tedious tasks, many people are concerned about a future filled with robots Some fear that humanity will start to decline if machines everything for us Others have even warned about the robot rebellion, in which robots become so smart that they may decide to turn on their masters These ideas may seem a bit far-fetched, but there are certainly lots of questions that need to be answered before everyone opens up to the idea of a robotic future Question 44 What is the last paragraph mainly about? A How people in local communities are supporting robots B A few of the latest robots on the market today C A very amusing science-fiction story about robots D Some reasons why people don't accept robots yet Question 45 The word "tedious" in the last paragraph mostly means A boring B difficult C expensive D intelligent Question 46 Which of the following is NOT true about the concerns over roboties? A The idea of robotics may seem far-fetched B Robots may some harm to humans C Robots may be dominant at the workplace D It takes some time for people to accept robots Question 47 What would happen if you pressed the snooze button? A The alarm would stop, but go off again soon B The alarm clock would turn off forever C You would have to wake up immediately D Nothing would happen at all Question 48 How is Briggo's invention superior to human workers? A It is more knowledgeable about coffee-making B It is better at conversation C It never has to stop D It can operate machinery 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 49 His girlfriend's behavior at the party was unacceptable, which made everyone there shocked A out of line B out of practice C out of sight D out of the habit Question 50 You should put yourself on the back for having achieved such a high score in the graduation exam A praise yourself B check up your back C wear a backpack D criticize yourself THE END Trang 3/5 - Mã đề: 256 - https://thi247.com/ C It takes some time for people to accept robots D Robots may some harm to humans Question 13 What is the last paragraph mainly about? A How people in local communities are supporting robots B A very amusing science-fiction story about robots C Some reasons why people don't accept robots yet D A few of the latest robots on the market today 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 AFTERNOON TEA In far too many places in England today, the agreeable habit of taking afternoon tea has vanished 'Such a shocking waste of time,' says one 'Quite unnecessary, if one has had lunch or (14) _ to eat in the evening,' says another All very true, no doubt but what a lot of innocent pleasure these strong-minded people are missing! The very ritual of tea-making, warming the pot, (15) _ sure that the water is just boiling, inhaling the fragrant steam, arranging the tea- cozy to fit snugly around the container, all the preliminaries lead up to the exquisite pleasure of sipping the brew from thin porcelain, and helping oneself to hot buttered scones and strawberry jam, a slice of feather-light sponge cake or home-made shortbread Taking tea is a highly civilized pastime, and fortunately is still (16) _ favor in Thrush Green, (17) _ the inhabitants have got it down to a fine art It is common practice in that pleasant village (18) _ friends to tea rather than lunch or dinner Question 14 A views B proposes C designs D minds Question 15 A doing B going C giving D making Question 16 A in B from C at D of Question 17 A which B who C when D where Question 18 A to invite B invited C invites D inviting 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 Question 19 A office B effort C worship D express Question 20 A mechanic B convenience C official D preference Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 21 You should put yourself on the back for having achieved such a high score in the graduation exam A wear a backpack B criticize yourself C praise yourself D check up your back Question 22 His girlfriend's behavior at the party was unacceptable, which made everyone there shocked A out of practice B out of line C out of sight D out of the habit Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 23 Wildlife Conservation Society uses science to discover and understand _ natural world A a B Ø C an D the Question 24 Last week, our class went to Ha Long Bay for a picnic, _ made us very happy then A it B what C which D that Question 25 _ he is old, he wants to travel around the world Trang 4/5 - Mã đề: 256 - https://thi247.com/ A Because B Although C Despite D In spite of Question 26 The boss _ him because his mother had just passed away A make allowance for B make fun of C make use of D make up Question 27 Had I studied harder, I _ better in the last exam A wouldn't have done B would C had done D would have done Question 28 "Different species _ by 2050", scientists claim A will evolve B have evolved C will be evolved D will have evolved th Question 29 The 19 Asian Physics Olympiad, an annual contest in physics for high school students, _ on Sunday at the Hanoi-based University of Science and Technology A held up B picked up C kicked off D made out Question 30 His response was as sharp as a _ A scissors B sword C needle D knife Question 31 She gave me a _ box A jewelry small metal square B small square metal jewelry C jewelry metal small square D small square jewelry metal Question 32 After a nature disaster, there is always an _ need for food and water A urge B urgent C urgency D urgently Question 33 She's not breathing She _ A must be dead B should have been dead C must not dead D must have dead John asked me _ in English Question 34 A what that word means B what does this word mean C what that word meant D what did this word mean Question 35 It is imperative _what to when there is a fire A he must know about B we knew C that everyone know D that he knew Question 36 Qualifications and _ are two most important factors that help you get a good job A politeness B attention C experience D impression Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 37 He held the rope with one hand He stretched it out A Holding the rope with one hand, he stretched it out B He stretched the rope with one hand and held it C The rope is held with one hand then he stretched it out D Stretching the rope out, he holds it with one hand Question 38 In Paris, Hemingway met many of his old friends They encouraged him in his writing career A In Paris, Hemingway encouraged many of his old friends who met him in his writing career B In Paris, Hemingway met his writing career which many of his old friends encouraged C In Paris, Hemingway encouraged his writing career to meet many of his old friends D In Paris, Hemingway was encouraged by many of his old friends in his writing career Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 39 Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially A Well-off B Wealthy C Privileged D Impoverished Question 40 Smart robots have replaced humans in stressful and hazardous jobs and in assembly lines A dangerous B safe C risky D perilous Trang 5/5 - Mã đề: 256 - https://thi247.com/ Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 41 Paul and Daisy are discussing school work Paul: "Your parents must be proud of your result at school." Daisy: " _." A Of course B I'm glad you like it C I am sorry to hear that D Thanks It's certainly encouraging Question 42 Customer: "Can I try this jumper on?" Salesgirl: " _." A No, the shop is closed in half an hour B Sure, the changing rooms are over there C Yes, it costs one hundred and fifty dollars D Sorry, only cash is accepted here Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 43 A looked B decided C experienced D laughed Question 44 A fund B hummock C punishment D scuba 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 45 The United Nations have helped bring peace to some countries that were at war A were B have helped C to D at war Question 46 Tom's jokes are inappropriate but we have to put up with it just because he's the boss A the B inappropriate C because D it Question 47 Rainforests are being cut and burning at such a speed that they will disappear from the earth in the near future A such a speed B are being cut C from D burning 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 48 People say that Cameron was the best director of his time A .Cameron was said to have been the best director of his time B Cameron is said to be the best director of his time C It was said that Cameron was the best director of his time D Cameron is said to have been the best director of his time Question 49 As I get older, I want to travel less A The more I get old, the less I want to travel B I'm getting older and older, so I don't want to travel more C I don't want to travel because of my old age D The older I get, the less I want to travel Question 50 When she received the exam results, she immediately phoned her mom A No sooner had she received the exam results than she phoned her mom B She received the exam results immediately after she phoned her mom C No sooner had she phoned her mom than she received the exam results D She immediately phoned her mom that she would receive the exam results THE END Trang 1/5 - Mã đề: 290 - https://thi247.com/ TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY (Đề gồm 05 trang) KÌ THI KSCL CHUYÊN ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA KHỐI 12 LẦN NĂM HỌC 2018-2019 Môn: Tiếng Anh (Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề) Mã đề: 290 Họ tên thí sinh:…………………………………………………………SBD………………………… 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 AFTERNOON TEA In far too many places in England today, the agreeable habit of taking afternoon tea has vanished 'Such a shocking waste of time,' says one 'Quite unnecessary, if one has had lunch or (1) _ to eat in the evening,' says another All very true, no doubt but what a lot of innocent pleasure these strong-minded people are missing! The very ritual of tea-making, warming the pot, (2) _ sure that the water is just boiling, inhaling the fragrant steam, arranging the tea- cozy to fit snugly around the container, all the preliminaries lead up to the exquisite pleasure of sipping the brew from thin porcelain, and helping oneself to hot buttered scones and strawberry jam, a slice of feather-light sponge cake or home-made shortbread Taking tea is a highly civilized pastime, and fortunately is still (3) _ favor in Thrush Green, (4) _ the inhabitants have got it down to a fine art It is common practice in that pleasant village (5) _ friends to tea rather than lunch or dinner Question A designs B views C proposes D minds Question A giving B going C making D doing from of in Question A B C D at Question A where B which C when D who Question A invites B inviting C invited D to invite Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question A fund B hummock C scuba D punishment Question A looked B experienced C laughed D decided Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question She's not breathing She _ A should have been dead B must not dead C must be dead D must have dead Question The boss _ him because his mother had just passed away A make use of B make fun of C make allowance for D make up Question 10 Wildlife Conservation Society uses science to discover and understand _ natural world A Ø B the C a D an Question 11 _ he is old, he wants to travel around the world A Although B In spite of C Despite D Because Question 12 John asked me _ in English A what does this word mean B what that word meant what that word means C D what did this word mean Question 13 Last week, our class went to Ha Long Bay for a picnic, _ made us very happy then Trang 2/5 - Mã đề: 290 - https://thi247.com/ A which B what C it D that Question 14 She gave me a _ box A small square metal jewelry B small square jewelry metal C jewelry metal small square D jewelry small metal square Question 15 After a nature disaster, there is always an _ need for food and water A urgently B urgency C urge D urgent Question 16 Had I studied harder, I _ better in the last exam A would have done B wouldn't have done C had done D would Qualifications and _ are two most important factors that help you get a good job Question 17 A impression B experience C attention D politeness Question 18 "Different species _ by 2050", scientists claim A have evolved B will evolve C will be evolved D will have evolved Question 19 His response was as sharp as a _ A scissors B sword C needle D knife Question 20 The 19th Asian Physics Olympiad, an annual contest in physics for high school students, _ on Sunday at the Hanoi-based University of Science and Technology A kicked off B picked up C held up D made out Question 21 It is imperative _what to when there is a fire A he must know about B that he knew C that everyone know D we knew Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 22 Paul and Daisy are discussing school work Paul: "Your parents must be proud of your result at school." Daisy: " _." A Of course B Thanks It's certainly encouraging C I'm glad you like it D I am sorry to hear that Question 23 Customer: "Can I try this jumper on?" Salesgirl: " _." A Sorry, only cash is accepted here B No, the shop is closed in half an hour C Sure, the changing rooms are over there D Yes, it costs one hundred and fifty dollars 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 24 People say that Cameron was the best director of his time A .Cameron was said to have been the best director of his time B Cameron is said to have been the best director of his time C Cameron is said to be the best director of his time D It was said that Cameron was the best director of his time Question 25 As I get older, I want to travel less A The more I get old, the less I want to travel B I don't want to travel because of my old age C I'm getting older and older, so I don't want to travel more D The older I get, the less I want to travel Question 26 When she received the exam results, she immediately phoned her mom A She immediately phoned her mom that she would receive the exam results B No sooner had she phoned her mom than she received the exam results C She received the exam results immediately after she phoned her mom D No sooner had she received the exam results than she phoned her mom Trang 3/5 - Mã đề: 290 - https://thi247.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 27 His girlfriend's behavior at the party was unacceptable, which made everyone there shocked A out of practice B out of sight C out of the habit D out of line Question 28 You should put yourself on the back for having achieved such a high score in the graduation exam A praise yourself B criticize yourself C wear a backpack D check up your back 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 The Rise of Robots As kids, our grandparents frequently scared us by talking about how difficult life was when they were growing up They mentioned walking miles to school in the snow, or doing hours of manual labor for little pay Life has changed greatly since then, and it seems to get easier year by year In fact, with the help of robots we soon might have to much at all But is this a good thing? By 2030, it's estimated that robotics will be a $10 billion business worldwide Companies are already starting to integrate them into the workforce The electronics manufacturer Foxconn is drawing up plans to launch a factory within the next 10 years that's completely staffed by robot workers Meanwhile, an American company Briggo has invented a robot that serves gourmet-quality coffee to customers With the push of a button it will crush coffee beans, measure exact quantities of water, and even wave a steam wand to ensure customers get the perfect cream on top Unlike human baristas, it can serve multiple drinks at once and work all day and night without a break Robots are also invading our homes The Rooma is a mini-robot that vacuums rooms automatically according to a schedule The Robomow is a device that will cut the grass for you while you sit in the shade Then there's the Nanda clocky, an alarm clock that makes sure that even the deepest sleepers get up on time The clock is attached to a pair of wheels, and it will randomly move around the room Once you finally catch it, you're probably too awake to hit the snooze button Although these early home robots are somewhat basic, they will likely become more capable as times goes on Although robots certainly help us to eliminate tedious tasks, many people are concerned about a future filled with robots Some fear that humanity will start to decline if machines everything for us Others have even warned about the robot rebellion, in which robots become so smart that they may decide to turn on their masters These ideas may seem a bit far-fetched, but there are certainly lots of questions that need to be answered before everyone opens up to the idea of a robotic future Question 29 How is Briggo's invention superior to human workers? A It never has to stop B It is better at conversation C It can operate machinery D It is more knowledgeable about coffee-making Question 30 The word "tedious" in the last paragraph mostly means A intelligent B boring C expensive D difficult Question 31 What would happen if you pressed the snooze button? A You would have to wake up immediately B The alarm clock would turn off forever C Nothing would happen at all D The alarm would stop, but go off again soon Question 32 Which of the following is NOT true about the concerns over roboties? A Robots may some harm to humans B It takes some time for people to accept robots C Robots may be dominant at the workplace D The idea of robotics may seem far-fetched Question 33 What is the last paragraph mainly about? A A very amusing science-fiction story about robots Trang 4/5 - Mã đề: 290 - https://thi247.com/ B How people in local communities are supporting robots C Some reasons why people don't accept robots yet D A few of the latest robots on the market today 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 34 The United Nations have helped bring peace to some countries that were at war A were B to C at war D have helped Tom's jokes are inappropriate but we have to put up with it just because he's the boss Question 35 A it B because C inappropriate D the Question 36 Rainforests are being cut and burning at such a speed that they will disappear from the earth in the near future A such a speed B are being cut C from D burning Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 37 In Paris, Hemingway met many of his old friends They encouraged him in his writing career A In Paris, Hemingway was encouraged by many of his old friends in his writing career B In Paris, Hemingway encouraged his writing career to meet many of his old friends C In Paris, Hemingway met his writing career which many of his old friends encouraged D In Paris, Hemingway encouraged many of his old friends who met him in his writing career Question 38 He held the rope with one hand He stretched it out A Stretching the rope out, he holds it with one hand B He stretched the rope with one hand and held it C Holding the rope with one hand, he stretched it out D The rope is held with one hand then he stretched it out 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 Question 39 A office B express C effort D worship Question 40 A convenience B mechanic C preference D official Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Pollution emitted in industrial areas represents a threat to human health and the surrounding natural resources We have a tendency to believe that the production processes are the only source of environmental damage, and often forget about the possible long-term effects of harmful production practices We may think that the closure of these huge industrial areas would improve the quality of the environment Unfortunately, this ignores the threat of the remaining waste, which is abandoned and poorly stored It represents an even bigger danger because it stands neglected as it degrades and leaks into the earth without any control at all Changes in the water chemistry due to surface water contamination can affect all levels of an ecosystem It can affect the health of lower food chain organisms and, consequently, the availability of food up through the food chain It can damage the health of wetlands and damage their ability to support healthy ecosystems, control flooding, and filter pollutants from storm water runoff The health of animals and humans are affected when they drink or bathe in contaminated water In addition waterbased organisms, like fish and shellfish, can pile up and concentrate contaminants in their bodies When other animals or humans eat these organisms, they receive a much higher dose of contaminant than they would have if they had been directly exposed to the original contamination Trang 5/5 - Mã đề: 290 - https://thi247.com/ Contaminated groundwater can badly affect animals, plants and humans if it is removed from the ground by manmade or natural processes Depending on the study of rocks of the area, groundwater may rise to the surface through springs or seeps, flow sideways into nearby rivers, streams, or ponds, or sink deeper into the earth In many parts of fhe world, groundwater is pumped out of the ground to be used for drinking, bathing, other household uses, agriculture, and industry Contaminants in the soil can harm plants when they take up the contamination through their roots Eating, breathing in, or touching contaminated soil, as well as eating plants or animals that have piled up soil contaminants can badly affect the health of humans and animals Air pollution can cause breathing-related problems and other bad health effects as contaminants are absorbed from the lungs into other parts of the body Certain air contaminants can also harm animals and humans when they contact the skin Plants rely on breathing for their growth and can also be affected by exposure to contaminants moved in the air (Source: Adapted from http://www.grid.unep.ch/waste/download/waste1213.pdf) Question 41 According to the passage, which of the followings supports healthy ecosystems? A Animals B Water-based organisms C Wetlands D Lower food chain organism Question 42 The word "it" in the first paragraph refers to _ A the threat of the remaining waste B the environment a danger C D the remaining waste Question 43 Which of the followings is the flow of water from the ground to the surface? A Springs B Rivers C Ponds D Streams Question 44 Which of the followings has the closest meaning to the word "absorbed" in the last paragraph? A swallowed B consumed C piled up D take in Question 45 Which of the followings is NOT badly affected by contaminated groundwater? A Plants B Rocks C Human D Animals Question 46 According to the passage, the industry is likely to be thought as _ A a danger to the environment B a threat to human health C the utmost harmful activity D the only source of pollution Question 47 Which of the followings affect an ecosystem as the whole? A Surface water contamination B Air contamination C Soil contamination D Groundwater contamination Question 48 What is the topic of the passage? A The pollution from the city B Sources of environmental damage C The quality of the environment D Bad effects of industrial waste Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 49 Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially A Privileged B Wealthy C Impoverished D Well-off Question 50 Smart robots have replaced humans in stressful and hazardous jobs and in assembly lines A perilous B dangerous C safe D risky THE END Trang 1/5 - Mã đề: 324 - https://thi247.com/ TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY (Đề gồm 05 trang) KÌ THI KSCL CHUN ĐỀ ƠN THI THPT QUỐC GIA KHỐI 12 LẦN NĂM HỌC 2018-2019 Môn: Tiếng Anh (Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề) Mã đề: 324 Họ tên thí sinh:…………………………………………………………SBD………………………… 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 Rainforests are being cut and burning at such a speed that they will disappear from the earth in the near future A are being cut B such a speed C from D burning Question The United Nations have helped bring peace to some countries that were at war A to B were C at war D have helped Question Tom's jokes are inappropriate but we have to put up with it just because he's the boss A because B inappropriate C the D it 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 People say that Cameron was the best director of his time A Cameron is said to have been the best director of his time B .Cameron was said to have been the best director of his time C Cameron is said to be the best director of his time D It was said that Cameron was the best director of his time Question As I get older, I want to travel less A The older I get, the less I want to travel B The more I get old, the less I want to travel C I don't want to travel because of my old age D I'm getting older and older, so I don't want to travel more Question When she received the exam results, she immediately phoned her mom A She received the exam results immediately after she phoned her mom B No sooner had she phoned her mom than she received the exam results C She immediately phoned her mom that she would receive the exam results D No sooner had she received the exam results than she phoned her mom Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Pollution emitted in industrial areas represents a threat to human health and the surrounding natural resources We have a tendency to believe that the production processes are the only source of environmental damage, and often forget about the possible long-term effects of harmful production practices We may think that the closure of these huge industrial areas would improve the quality of the environment Unfortunately, this ignores the threat of the remaining waste, which is abandoned and poorly stored It represents an even bigger danger because it stands neglected as it degrades and leaks into the earth without any control at all Changes in the water chemistry due to surface water contamination can affect all levels of an ecosystem It can affect the health of lower food chain organisms and, consequently, the availability of food up through the food chain It can damage the health of wetlands and damage their ability to support Trang 2/5 - Mã đề: 324 - https://thi247.com/ healthy ecosystems, control flooding, and filter pollutants from storm water runoff The health of animals and humans are affected when they drink or bathe in contaminated water In addition waterbased organisms, like fish and shellfish, can pile up and concentrate contaminants in their bodies When other animals or humans eat these organisms, they receive a much higher dose of contaminant than they would have if they had been directly exposed to the original contamination Contaminated groundwater can badly affect animals, plants and humans if it is removed from the ground by manmade or natural processes Depending on the study of rocks of the area, groundwater may rise to the surface through springs or seeps, flow sideways into nearby rivers, streams, or ponds, or sink deeper into the earth In many parts of fhe world, groundwater is pumped out of the ground to be used for drinking, bathing, other household uses, agriculture, and industry Contaminants in the soil can harm plants when they take up the contamination through their roots Eating, breathing in, or touching contaminated soil, as well as eating plants or animals that have piled up soil contaminants can badly affect the health of humans and animals Air pollution can cause breathing-related problems and other bad health effects as contaminants are absorbed from the lungs into other parts of the body Certain air contaminants can also harm animals and humans when they contact the skin Plants rely on breathing for their growth and can also be affected by exposure to contaminants moved in the air (Source: Adapted from http://www.grid.unep.ch/waste/download/waste1213.pdf) Question According to the passage, which of the followings supports healthy ecosystems? A Water-based organisms B Animals C Lower food chain organism D Wetlands Question Which of the followings is the flow of water from the ground to the surface? A Ponds B Streams C Rivers D Springs Question According to the passage, the industry is likely to be thought as _ A the only source of pollution B a danger to the environment C the utmost harmful activity D a threat to human health Question 10 Which of the followings has the closest meaning to the word "absorbed" in the last paragraph? A consumed B take in C swallowed D piled up Question 11 Which of the followings affect an ecosystem as the whole? A Soil contamination B Groundwater contamination C Surface water contamination D Air contamination Question 12 The word "it" in the first paragraph refers to _ A the threat of the remaining waste B the environment C a danger D the remaining waste Question 13 What is the topic of the passage? A Sources of environmental damage B Bad effects of industrial waste C The quality of the environment D The pollution from the city Question 14 Which of the followings is NOT badly affected by contaminated groundwater? A Plants B Human C Animals D Rocks 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 15 You should put yourself on the back for having achieved such a high score in the graduation exam A praise yourself B criticize yourself C check up your back D wear a backpack Question 16 His girlfriend's behavior at the party was unacceptable, which made everyone there shocked A out of line B out of practice C out of sight D out of the habit Trang 3/5 - Mã đề: 324 - https://thi247.com/ 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 Question 17 A preference B convenience C official D mechanic Question 18 A office B effort C worship D express Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 19 She gave me a _ box A small square metal jewelry B small square jewelry metal C jewelry small metal square D jewelry metal small square Question 20 _ he is old, he wants to travel around the world A Despite B In spite of C Although D Because Question 21 Had I studied harder, I _ better in the last exam A would B wouldn't have done C would have done D had done Question 22 Qualifications and _ are two most important factors that help you get a good job A experience B impression C politeness D attention Question 23 John asked me _ in English A what that word means B what did this word mean what that word meant C D what does this word mean Question 24 It is imperative _what to when there is a fire A he must know about B that everyone know C we knew D that he knew Question 25 The boss _ him because his mother had just passed away A make use of B make up C make allowance for D make fun of Question 26 She's not breathing She _ A must have dead B must be dead C should have been dead D must not dead Question 27 Last week, our class went to Ha Long Bay for a picnic, _ made us very happy then A which B what C it D that Question 28 After a nature disaster, there is always an _ need for food and water A urgency B urgent C urge D urgently Question 29 The 19th Asian Physics Olympiad, an annual contest in physics for high school students, _ on Sunday at the Hanoi-based University of Science and Technology A made out B held up C kicked off D picked up Question 30 "Different species _ by 2050", scientists claim A have evolved B will evolve C will have evolved D will be evolved Question 31 Wildlife Conservation Society uses science to discover and understand _ natural world A an B a C Ø D the Question 32 His response was as sharp as a _ A knife B needle C sword D scissors 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 The Rise of Robots As kids, our grandparents frequently scared us by talking about how difficult life was when they were growing up They mentioned walking miles to school in the snow, or doing hours of manual labor for little pay Life has changed greatly since then, and it seems to get easier year by year In fact, with the help of robots we soon might have to much at all But is this a good thing? Trang 4/5 - Mã đề: 324 - https://thi247.com/ By 2030, it's estimated that robotics will be a $10 billion business worldwide Companies are already starting to integrate them into the workforce The electronics manufacturer Foxconn is drawing up plans to launch a factory within the next 10 years that's completely staffed by robot workers Meanwhile, an American company Briggo has invented a robot that serves gourmet-quality coffee to customers With the push of a button it will crush coffee beans, measure exact quantities of water, and even wave a steam wand to ensure customers get the perfect cream on top Unlike human baristas, it can serve multiple drinks at once and work all day and night without a break Robots are also invading our homes The Rooma is a mini-robot that vacuums rooms automatically according to a schedule The Robomow is a device that will cut the grass for you while you sit in the shade Then there's the Nanda clocky, an alarm clock that makes sure that even the deepest sleepers get up on time The clock is attached to a pair of wheels, and it will randomly move around the room Once you finally catch it, you're probably too awake to hit the snooze button Although these early home robots are somewhat basic, they will likely become more capable as times goes on Although robots certainly help us to eliminate tedious tasks, many people are concerned about a future filled with robots Some fear that humanity will start to decline if machines everything for us Others have even warned about the robot rebellion, in which robots become so smart that they may decide to turn on their masters These ideas may seem a bit far-fetched, but there are certainly lots of questions that need to be answered before everyone opens up to the idea of a robotic future Question 33 What would happen if you pressed the snooze button? A Nothing would happen at all B The alarm would stop, but go off again soon C You would have to wake up immediately D The alarm clock would turn off forever Question 34 Which of the following is NOT true about the concerns over roboties? A Robots may be dominant at the workplace B Robots may some harm to humans C It takes some time for people to accept robots D The idea of robotics may seem far-fetched Question 35 The word "tedious" in the last paragraph mostly means A intelligent B expensive C difficult D boring Question 36 How is Briggo's invention superior to human workers? A It is better at conversation B It is more knowledgeable about coffee-making C It can operate machinery D It never has to stop What is the last paragraph mainly about? Question 37 A A few of the latest robots on the market today B Some reasons why people don't accept robots yet C A very amusing science-fiction story about robots D How people in local communities are supporting robots Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 38 In Paris, Hemingway met many of his old friends They encouraged him in his writing career A In Paris, Hemingway encouraged many of his old friends who met him in his writing career B In Paris, Hemingway was encouraged by many of his old friends in his writing career C In Paris, Hemingway encouraged his writing career to meet many of his old friends D In Paris, Hemingway met his writing career which many of his old friends encouraged Question 39 He held the rope with one hand He stretched it out A Stretching the rope out, he holds it with one hand B He stretched the rope with one hand and held it C Holding the rope with one hand, he stretched it out D The rope is held with one hand then he stretched it out Trang 5/5 - Mã đề: 324 - https://thi247.com/ Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 40 A fund B hummock C scuba D punishment Question 41 A experienced B looked C laughed D decided Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 42 Paul and Daisy are discussing school work Paul: "Your parents must be proud of your result at school." Daisy: " _." A Of course B I'm glad you like it I am sorry to hear that C D Thanks It's certainly encouraging Question 43 Customer: "Can I try this jumper on?" Salesgirl: " _." A Yes, it costs one hundred and fifty dollars B No, the shop is closed in half an hour C Sorry, only cash is accepted here D Sure, the changing rooms are over there 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 AFTERNOON TEA In far too many places in England today, the agreeable habit of taking afternoon tea has vanished 'Such a shocking waste of time,' says one 'Quite unnecessary, if one has had lunch or (44) _ to eat in the evening,' says another All very true, no doubt but what a lot of innocent pleasure these strong-minded people are missing! The very ritual of tea-making, warming the pot, (45) _ sure that the water is just boiling, inhaling the fragrant steam, arranging the tea- cozy to fit snugly around the container, all the preliminaries lead up to the exquisite pleasure of sipping the brew from thin porcelain, and helping oneself to hot buttered scones and strawberry jam, a slice of feather-light sponge cake or home-made shortbread Taking tea is a highly civilized pastime, and fortunately is still (46) _ favor in Thrush Green, (47) _ the inhabitants have got it down to a fine art It is common practice in that pleasant village (48) _ friends to tea rather than lunch or dinner Question 44 A minds B designs C proposes D views Question 45 A going B doing C making D giving Question 46 A from B at C in D of Question 47 A which B when C who D where Question 48 A to invite B inviting C invited D invites Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 49 Smart robots have replaced humans in stressful and hazardous jobs and in assembly lines A safe B dangerous C risky D perilous Question 50 Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially A Well-off B Impoverished C Privileged D Wealthy THE END Trang 1/5 - Mã đề: 358 - https://thi247.com/ TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY (Đề gồm 05 trang) Đáp án CHUYÊN ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA KHỐI 12 LẦN NĂM HỌC 2018-2019 Môn: Tiếng Anh (Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề) Đáp án mã đề: 154 01 A; 02 A; 03 A; 04 A; 05 B; 06 B; 07 A; 08 D; 09 A; 10 C; 11 B; 12 A; 13 C; 14 A; 15 A; 16 D; 17 C; 18 C; 19 A; 20 A; 21 B; 22 D; 23 C; 24 A; 25 B; 26 B; 27 C; 28 C; 29 D; 30 C; 31 C; 32 C; 33 A; 34 A; 35 B; 36 B; 37 A; 38 A; 39 D; 40 C; 41 D; 42 D; 43 B; 44 B; 45 C; 46 B; 47 A; 48 C; 49 B; 50 C; Đáp án mã đề: 188 01 A; 02 B; 03 C; 04 B; 05 B; 06 A; 07 B; 08 C; 09 C; 10 B; 11 D; 12 D; 13 B; 14 A; 15 D; 16 B; 17 D; 18 D; 19 B; 20 C; 21 C; 22 A; 23 B; 24 B; 25 C; 26 C; 27 A; 28 B; 29 B; 30 D; 31 C; 32 D; 33 D; 34 C; 35 A; 36 C; 37 B; 38 A; 39 B; 40 C; 41 B; 42 B; 43 A; 44 D; 45 A; 46 C; 47 C; 48 C; 49 A; 50 A; Đáp án mã đề: 222 01 B; 02 C; 03 A; 04 C; 05 A; 06 C; 07 C; 08 A; 09 D; 10 B; 11 A; 12 C; 13 C; 14 A; 15 D; 16 A; 17 A; 18 A; 19 A; 20 D; 21 A; 22 B; 23 D; 24 D; 25 B; 26 A; 27 D; 28 B; 29 A; 30 D; 31 D; 32 D; 33 D; 34 C; 35 D; 36 A; 37 A; 38 A; 39 A; 40 B; 41 A; 42 C; 43 C; 44 A; 45 C; 46 D; 47 A; 48 C; 49 D; 50 D; Đáp án mã đề: 256 01 C; 02 D; 03 C; 04 B; 05 B; 06 B; 07 C; 08 C; 09 D; 10 A; 11 B; 12 B; 13 C; 14 B; 15 D; 16 A; 17 D; 18 A; 19 D; 20 D; 21 C; 22 B; 23 D; 24 C; 25 B; 26 A; 27 D; 28 D; 29 C; 30 C; 31 B; 32 B; 33 A; 34 C; 35 C; 36 C; 37 A; 38 D; 39 D; 40 B; 41 D; 42 B; 43 B; 44 D; 45 B; 46 D; 47 D; 48 D; 49 D; 50 A; Đáp án mã đề: 290 01 C; 02 C; 03 C; 04 A; 05 D; 06 C; 07 D; 08 C; 09 C; 10 B; 11 A; 12 B; 13 A; 14 A; 15 D; 16 A; 17 B; 18 D; 19 C; 20 A; 21 C; 22 B; 23 C; 24 B; 25 D; 26 D; 27 D; 28 A; 29 A; 30 B; 31 A; 32 C; 33 C; 34 D; 35 A; 36 D; 37 A; 38 C; 39 B; 40 C; 41 C; 42 D; 43 A; 44 D; 45 B; 46 D; 47 A; 48 D; 49 C; 50 C; Đáp án mã đề: 324 01 D; 02 D; 03 D; 04 A; 05 A; 06 D; 07 D; 08 D; 09 A; 10 B; 11 C; 12 D; 13 B; 14 D; 15 A; 16 A; 17 A; 18 D; 19 A; 20 C; 21 C; 22 A; 23 C; 24 B; 25 C; 26 B; 27 A; 28 B; 29 C; 30 C; 31 D; 32 B; 33 C; 34 A; 35 D; 36 D; 37 B; 38 B; 39 C; 40 C; 41 D; 42 D; 43 D; 44 C; 45 C; 46 C; 47 D; 48 A; 49 A; 50 B; Trang 2/5 - Mã đề: 358 - https://thi247.com/ ... án mã đề: 22 2 01 B; 02 C; 03 A; 04 C; 05 A; 06 C; 07 C; 08 A; 09 D; 10 B; 11 A; 12 C; 13 C; 14 A; 15 D; 16 A; 17 A; 18 A; 19 A; 20 D; 21 A; 22 B; 23 D; 24 D; 25 B; 26 A; 27 D; 28 B; 29 A; 30 D;... 01 A; 02 A; 03 A; 04 A; 05 B; 06 B; 07 A; 08 D; 09 A; 10 C; 11 B; 12 A; 13 C; 14 A; 15 A; 16 D; 17 C; 18 C; 19 A; 20 A; 21 B; 22 D; 23 C; 24 A; 25 B; 26 B; 27 C; 28 C; 29 D; 30 C; 31 C; 32 C; 33... 11 B; 12 B; 13 C; 14 B; 15 D; 16 A; 17 D; 18 A; 19 D; 20 D; 21 C; 22 B; 23 D; 24 C; 25 B; 26 A; 27 D; 28 D; 29 C; 30 C; 31 B; 32 B; 33 A; 34 C; 35 C; 36 C; 37 A; 38 D; 39 D; 40 B; 41 D; 42 B;