Đang tải... (xem toàn văn)
Peacekeeping Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 43 t[r]
SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) ƠN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 422 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề TNPT 56 MASTER COPY ~ WITH KEY Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 1: Carol is wearing a new dress and Helen loves it ~ Helen: " " ~ Carol: "Thanks I'm glad you like it My sister gave it to me yesterday." A I think you have a fashionable dress B Oh! I like your fashionable dress C Your fashionable must be expensive D What a fashionable dress you are wearing! Question 2: The patient enters the room while the doctor is sitting on the chair ~ The patient: "Excuse me, doctor I don't want to interrupt you." ~ The doctor: " " A No, it's quite all right How can I help you? B No kidding You're right on spot C Come on You're almost there D Of course I'm glad you are here 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 3:A policeman B candidate C fantastic D position Question 4:A counterpart B outstanding C applicant D wilderness 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 5: Setting off on an expedition without thorough preparation and with inadequate equipment is tempting fate A going round in circles B taking a risk C losing heart D having panic Question 6: A high school in eastern China has established a "grade bank", where students who would normally fail a test can borrow points to push them over the line into a passing mark A made out B set up C come around D put on 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 7: We have to become more aware of animal populations when consider building and expansion projects A have to B projects C consider D more Question 8: Ecotourism typically involves travel to destinations which flora, fauna, and cultural heritage are the primary attractions A cultural B attractions C which D travel Question 9: The vast majority of people in the bottom half of the world's population was facing a daily struggle to survive, with 70% of them living in low-income countries A to survive B was C majority D living 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 10:A element B election C event D eliminate Question 11:A dreams B thinks C hours D gardens 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: I could happily move back into a flat if it weren't for the fact that I .my garden A would have missed B had missed C will miss D would miss Question 13: Gorillas are quiet animals, they are able to make about twenty different sounds A because B even though C so that D as well as Question 14: In the class, teachers can read the story, to the pictures and dramatizing it as much as possible? A paying B pointing C paving D pausing Question 15: The professor kept speaking about his new discovery in the field, only occasionally to have a mouthful of tea A dropping off B putting off C breaking off D setting off Question 16: After several rounds of competition, the little girl because of her excellent English and quick wisdom A stood out B came out C picked out D turned out Question 17: Michael Phelps, American swimmer, once told the reporters that he wasn't satisfied with little progress he made at the 2004 Athens Olympics A the - a B the - ø C an - the D an - a Question 18: His discovery counts nothing though he tried very hard A up B on C for D in Question 19: In our school library there a number of books on science, and in these years the number of them growing larger and larger A are - is B is - are C have - are D has - is Question 20: Scientists have developed a new system to give a warning seconds before an earthquake A having been designed B designed C to design D designing Question 21: Of all the factors affecting agricultural yields, weather is the one the most A that influences farmers B farmers that it influences C It influences farmers D why farmers influence it Question 22: The Avicenna Partnership is a company with a long and successful sales history A respectful B respective C respecting D respectable Question 23: Taking a gap year off after finishing the study in a high school is becoming a hot trend for the youngster Some people think it is A under the table B beneath their dignity C over the top D on thin ice 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: We couldn't have managed our business successfully without my father's money A We could have managed our business successfully with my father's money B If we could manage our business successfully, my father would give us his money C If we couldn't have managed our business successfully, we would have had my father's money D Hadn't it been for my father's money, we couldn't have managed our business successfully Question 25: What Rachael does in her free time doesn't concern me A I don't know what Rachael does in her free timee B What Rachael does in her free time is none of my business C What Rachael does in her free time is not concerned by me D What Rachael does in her free time is not my concern Question 26: Tom told his girlfriend, "Let me tell him if you can't." A Tom advised his girlfriend to tell him if you couldn't B Tom suggested that I should tell him if his girlfriend couldn't C Tom volunteered to tell him if his girlfriend couldn't D Tom asked his girlfriend to tell him if you couldn't Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 27: Following long negotiations the US President visited the country to resume diplomatic relations A break B promote C maintain D restore Question 28: Although Valentine's Day has become a global industry with more than 80 million roses sold worldwide, the origins of the day are unclear and hidden in the mists of time A a long time ago and unforgettable B still a mystery to everybody C traced back to the ancient people D new enough for anyone to confirm Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 29 to 36 Did you ever watch a video on the Internet? Maybe you used YouTube YouTube is a Web site where people can share their video Today, YouTube is an important part of the Internet However, that wasn't always true YouTube started with a young man named Jawed Karim and two friends One day, Karim was on the Internet He wanted information about the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia He found news stories about it, but he couldn't find any videos This gave Karim an idea He wanted to help people put video on the Internet Karim told his friends about this idea Together, they created a company - YouTube YouTube become a global success Millions of people around the world visited the Web site It was clear to Google, another Internet company, that YouTube had a lot of value Google made a deal It bought YouTube for $1.65 As a result, YouTube investors and Iits employees made a lot of money The three friends who started YouTube were very big investors Therefore, they made an enormous amount of money Karim became very rich, and he continued to work towards his PhD There was something else he wanted to He wanted to help young people go into business He used money and experience to start a new company called Youniversity Ventures This company helps young people who have good business ideas It gives them advice and money to start Internet businesses Milo is one business that students started with the help of Youniversity Ventures Milo is a shopping Web site It helps people find products in stores near their homes Another example is AirBoB This Web site helps people find for video conferences People in different places can use this site to have business meetings Karim has some advice for students who want to start business First, find a successful company Do a lot of research about the company and the top people in the company There, copy the way they things For students who wants to start Internet business, Karim is probably a very good example to copy Question 29: Which of the following in NOT mentioned about Karim? A He created a lot of sample videos for YouTube B He is the owner of Youniversity Ventures C He had the original idea of YouTube D He earned a lot of money from YouTube Question 30: Which of the following can replace the word "enormous" in paragraph 3? A increasing B giant C considerable D huge Question 31: What is Karim's advice for students who want to start business? A Copy successful people and companies B Work for successful people and companies C Give money to Youniversity Ventures D Get a PhD degree from famous university Question 32: What does the word "This" in paragraph refers to? A that he could find no videos B the information of the 2004 tsunami C the news stories he could find D the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia Question 33: What does Youniversity Ventures do? A It helps people to get PhDs at famous universities B It buys Internet companies such as Milo C It gives people advice and money to start business D It helps people find inexpensive vacation places worldwide Question 34: How did the YouTube investors make a lot of money? A They invested a lot of money in Google B Google bought their YouTube company C They made a profit from Youniversity Ventures D They sold things on Milo Website Question 35: What kind of Web site is Tokbox? A It helps people buy goods and services B It helps people find successful businesses C It helps people held business meetings D It helps people search vacation places Question 36: What can be the best title for the passage? A To be successful on the Internet B Sharing Success on the Internet C The best videos from YouTube D Support from Youniversity Ventures 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: Companies spend millions of dollars on advertising They want to increase their sales A Companies spend millions of dollars on advertising so that they want to increase their sales B In order that they want to increase their sales, companies spend millions of dollars on advertising C Companies spend millions of dollars on advertising with the aim of increasing their sales D Companies spend millions of dollars on advertising, but they want to increase their sales Question 38: No one but the experts was able to realize that the painting was an imitation It greatly resembled the original A It was almost impossible for amateurs to realize that the painting was not authentic, though the experts could judge it quite easily B The painting looked so much like the authentic one that only the experts could tell it wasn't genuine C It was hard for ordinary people to judge between the fake painting and the real one, but not for the experts D It was obvious that only a person with great talent could fake a painting so successfully Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 39 to 45 Over the years, the United Nations has had some successes in its role of world peacemaker It has negotiated 172 peaceful settlements and helped to end two wars It has also helped to show the spread of nuclear weapons by inspecting nuclear facilities in 90 countries As a peacekeeper, the UN has also had a number of successes Since 1945, UN peacekeeping forces have been involved in 56 missions They have supervised ceasefires and the withdrawal of troops, and they have monitored elections Over the years, roughly 130 nations have participated in the peacekeeping missions In 1988, the UN peacekeeping forces received the Nobel Peace Prize Unfortunately, member nations have been unwilling to give UN peacekeeping forces the independence and financial support they need to be even more effective In evaluating the success of the UN, it is important to keep in mind that the organization has many functions in addition to preventing or ending wars The United Nations is really a "family" of related organizations, which are working to provide a better life for people everywhere One part of the UN family is UNICEF, an organization that provides food, medical care, and many other services to poor children wherever they live Thanks to the efforts of UNICEF, the immunization rate of children in developing countries has jumped from percent in 1974 to more than 80 percent today Another part of the UN family is the World Health organization (WHO), which develops medical programs for people all over the world In 1980, WHO announce that, after 13 years of work, it had succeeded in ridding the world of the disease smallpox (Source: www.engHshsponsor.com/PhoneEnglish/levelTest/high.school.php) Question 39: It is stated in the passage, which of the following is an example of the ability of the specialized agencies of the United Nations to deal with global issues? A Increasing the percentage of children who are vaccinated B Application of new advanced techniques in biology and medicine C Preparing to test-fire a nuclear weapon that could obliterate an entire nation D Development of science and technology together with education and training Question 40: The word "negotiated" in the paragraph probably means A argued B solved C initiated D discussed Question 41: The word "roughly" in the paragraph is closest in meaning to A finally B precisely C equally D approximately Question 42: According to the passage, many members don't want to provide independence and financial support to UN peace-keeping forces because A UN peacekeeping forces need to become produce more successful results in promoting world peace B UN peacekeeping forces is an ineffective organization and has a bad reputation C UN peacekeeping forces not solve any problems in doing what the members asks them to D UN peacekeeping forces show uncertainty about objectives which they are staying focused on Question 43: Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the UN? A UN also works to give better life to people B It has helped solve some peace problems around the world C The peacekeeping forces have become independent D It has used the help of other organizations to achieve its objectives Question 44: What is the purpose of this passage? A to explain B to entertain C to persuade D to inform Question 45: What is the best title for this passage? A Peacekeeping B World Organizations C United Nations' Mission D The World Problems Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 46 to 50 The leaders of each country, particularly Mahathir Mohamad of Malaysia, also felt the (46) to further integrate the region Beginning in 1997, the bloc began creating organizations within Its framework with the intention of achieving this goal ASEAN Plus Three was the first of these and was created to improve existing ties with the People's Republic of China, Japan, and South Korea This was followed by the even larger East Asia Summit, which (47) these countries as well as India, Australia, and New Zealand This new grouping acted as a prerequisite for the planned East Asia Community, which was supposedly patterned after the now defunct European Community The ASEAN Eminent Persons Group was created to study the possible successes and failures of this policy as well as the possibility of drafting an ASEAN Charter In 2006, ASEAN (48) observer status at the United Nations General Assembly As a response, the organization awarded the status of "dialogue partner" to the United Nations .(49) , in July 23 that year, José Ramos-Horta, then Prime Minister of East Timor, signed a formal request for membership and expected the accession process to last at least five years (50) the then-observer state became a full member In 2007, ASEAN celebrated its 40th anniversary since its inception, and 30 years of diplomatic relations with the United States (Source: www.newworidencydopedia.org/entry/Assodation.of.Southeast.Asian.Nations) Question 46:A desire B hope C wish D need Question 47:A included B consisted C concluded D gathered Question 48:A gave B was given C had given D were given Question 49:A However B Therefore C Furthermore D Consequently Question 50:A after B beneath C before D above SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) Mark(s) ƠN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 645 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……… Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 01 to 05 The leaders of each country, particularly Mahathir Mohamad of Malaysia, also felt the (1) to further Integrate the region Beginning in 1997, the bloc began creating organizations within its framework with the intention of achieving this goal ASEAN Plus Three was the first of these and was created to improve existing ties with the People's Republic of China, Japan, and South Korea This was followed by the even larger East Asia Summit, which (2) these countries as well as India, Australia, and New Zealand This new grouping acted as a prerequisite for the planned East Asia Community, which was supposedly patterned after the now defunct European Community The ASEAN Eminent Persons Group was created to study the possible successes and failures of this policy as well as the possibility of drafting an ASEAN Charter In 2006, ASEAN (3) observer status at the United Nations General Assembly As a response, the organization awarded the status of "dialogue partner" to the United Nations .(4) , in July 23 that year, José Ramos-Horta, then Prime Minister of East Timor, signed a formal request for membership and expected the accession process to last at least five years (5) the then-observer state became a full member In 2007, ASEAN celebrated its 40th anniversary since its inception, and 30 years of diplomatic relations with the United States (Source: www.newworidencydopedia.org/entry/Assodation.of.Southeast.Asian.Nations) Question 1:A hope B desire C wish D need Question 2:A consisted B gathered C concluded D included Question 3:A were given B had given C was given D gave Question 4:A Furthermore B Consequently C However D Therefore Question 5:A above B before C after D beneath 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 6:A fantastic B position C candidate D policeman Question 7:A applicant B counterpart C outstanding D wilderness 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 8: Ecotourism typically involves travel to destinations which flora, fauna, and cultural heritage are the primary attractions A cultural B travel C attractions D which Question 9: The vast majority of people in the bottom half of the world's population was facing a daily struggle to survive, with 70% of them living in low-income countries A living B majority C was D to survive Question 10: We have to become more aware of animal populations when consider building and expansion projects A have to B consider C projects D more Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 11 to 18 Did you ever watch a video on the Internet? Maybe you used YouTube YouTube is a Web site where people can share their video Today, YouTube is an important part of the Internet However, that wasn't always true YouTube started with a young man named Jawed Karim and two friends One day, Karim was on the Internet He wanted information about the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia He found news stories about it, but he couldn't find any videos This gave Karim an idea He wanted to help people put video on the Internet Karim told his friends about this idea Together, they created a company - YouTube YouTube become a global success Millions of people around the world visited the Web site It was clear to Google, another Internet company, that YouTube had a lot of value Google made a deal It bought YouTube for $1.65 As a result, YouTube investors and Iits employees made a lot of money The three friends who started YouTube were very big investors Therefore, they made an enormous amount of money Karim became very rich, and he continued to work towards his PhD There was something else he wanted to He wanted to help young people go into business He used money and experience to start a new company called Youniversity Ventures This company helps young people who have good business ideas It gives them advice and money to start Internet businesses Milo is one business that students started with the help of Youniversity Ventures Milo is a shopping Web site It helps people find products in stores near their homes Another example is AirBoB This Web site helps people find for video conferences People in different places can use this site to have business meetings Karim has some advice for students who want to start business First, find a successful company Do a lot of research about the company and the top people in the company There, copy the way they things For students who wants to start Internet business, Karim is probably a very good example to copy Question 11: What can be the best title for the passage? A The best videos from YouTube B Sharing Success on the Internet C Support from Youniversity Ventures D To be successful on the Internet Question 12: What kind of Web site is Tokbox? A It helps people buy goods and services B It helps people find successful businesses C It helps people held business meetings D It helps people search vacation places Question 13: What does Youniversity Ventures do? A It buys Internet companies such as Milo B It gives people advice and money to start business C It helps people find inexpensive vacation places worldwide D It helps people to get PhDs at famous universities Question 14: Which of the following can replace the word "enormous" in paragraph 3? A giant B increasing C huge D considerable Question 15: How did the YouTube investors make a lot of money? A They sold things on Milo Website B They invested a lot of money in Google C They made a profit from Youniversity Ventures D Google bought their YouTube company Question 16: Which of the following in NOT mentioned about Karim? A He created a lot of sample videos for YouTube B He earned a lot of money from YouTube C He is the owner of Youniversity Ventures D He had the original idea of YouTube Question 17: What does the word "This" in paragraph refers to? A the information of the 2004 tsunami B that he could find no videos C the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia D the news stories he could find Question 18: What is Karim's advice for students who want to start business? A Copy successful people and companies B Work for successful people and companies C Get a PhD degree from famous university D Give money to Youniversity Ventures Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 19: The patient enters the room while the doctor is sitting on the chair ~ The patient: "Excuse me, doctor I don't want to interrupt you." ~ The doctor: " " A No kidding You're right on spot B Of course I'm glad you are here C No, it's quite all right How can I help you? D Come on You're almost there Question 20: Carol is wearing a new dress and Helen loves it ~ Helen: " " ~ Carol: "Thanks I'm glad you like it My sister gave it to me yesterday." A Oh! I like your fashionable dress B I think you have a fashionable dress C Your fashionable must be expensive D What a fashionable dress you are wearing! Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 21 to 27 Over the years, the United Nations has had some successes in its role of world peacemaker It has negotiated 172 peaceful settlements and helped to end two wars It has also helped to show the spread of nuclear weapons by inspecting nuclear facilities in 90 countries As a peacekeeper, the UN has also had a number of successes Since 1945, UN peacekeeping forces have been involved in 56 missions They have supervised ceasefires and the withdrawal of troops, and they have monitored elections Over the years, roughly 130 nations have participated in the peacekeeping missions In 1988, the UN peacekeeping forces received the Nobel Peace Prize Unfortunately, member nations have been unwilling to give UN peacekeeping forces the independence and financial support they need to be even more effective In evaluating the success of the UN, it is important to keep in mind that the organization has many functions in addition to preventing or ending wars The United Nations is really a "family" of related organizations, which are working to provide a better life for people everywhere One part of the UN family is UNICEF, an organization that provides food, medical care, and many other services to poor children wherever they live Thanks to the efforts of UNICEF, the immunization rate of children in developing countries has jumped from percent in 1974 to more than 80 percent today Another part of the UN family is the World Health organization (WHO), which develops medical programs for people all over the world In 1980, WHO announce that, after 13 years of work, it had succeeded in ridding the world of the disease smallpox (Source: www.engHshsponsor.com/PhoneEnglish/levelTest/high.school.php) Question 21: The word "roughly" in the paragraph is closest in meaning to A finally B equally C approximately D precisely Question 22: What is the purpose of this passage? A to entertain B to persuade C to explain D to inform Question 23: Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the UN? A It has used the help of other organizations to achieve its objectives B UN also works to give better life to people C It has helped solve some peace problems around the world D The peacekeeping forces have become independent Question 24: The word "negotiated" in the paragraph probably means A initiated B discussed C solved D argued Question 25: According to the passage, many members don't want to provide independence and financial support to UN peace-keeping forces because A UN peacekeeping forces need to become produce more successful results in promoting world peace B UN peacekeeping forces not solve any problems in doing what the members asks them to C UN peacekeeping forces show uncertainty about objectives which they are staying focused on D UN peacekeeping forces is an ineffective organization and has a bad reputation Question 26: It is stated in the passage, which of the following is an example of the ability of the specialized agencies of the United Nations to deal with global issues? A Preparing to test-fire a nuclear weapon that could obliterate an entire nation B Development of science and technology together with education and training C Increasing the percentage of children who are vaccinated D Application of new advanced techniques in biology and medicine Question 27: What is the best title for this passage? A World Organizations B The World Problems C Peacekeeping D United Nations' Mission 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 28: Setting off on an expedition without thorough preparation and with inadequate equipment is tempting fate A losing heart B having panic C going round in circles D taking a risk Question 29: A high school in eastern China has established a "grade bank", where students who would normally fail a test can borrow points to push them over the line into a passing mark A come around B put on C set up D made out 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 30: What Rachael does in her free time doesn't concern me A What Rachael does in her free time is none of my business B I don't know what Rachael does in her free timee C What Rachael does in her free time is not my concern D What Rachael does in her free time is not concerned by me Question 31: Tom told his girlfriend, "Let me tell him if you can't." A Tom advised his girlfriend to tell him if you couldn't B Tom suggested that I should tell him if his girlfriend couldn't C Tom volunteered to tell him if his girlfriend couldn't D Tom asked his girlfriend to tell him if you couldn't Question 32: We couldn't have managed our business successfully without my father's money A We could have managed our business successfully with my father's money B If we could manage our business successfully, my father would give us his money C If we couldn't have managed our business successfully, we would have had my father's money D Hadn't it been for my father's money, we couldn't have managed our business successfully Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 33: His discovery counts nothing though he tried very hard A up B in C on D for Question 34: After several rounds of competition, the little girl because of her excellent English and quick wisdom A picked out B came out C stood out D turned out Question 35: Taking a gap year off after finishing the study in a high school is becoming a hot trend for the youngster Some people think it is A over the top B beneath their dignity C under the table D on thin ice Question 36: In our school library there a number of books on science, and in these years the number of them growing larger and larger A is - are B has - is C have - are D are - is Question 37: In the class, teachers can read the story, to the pictures and dramatizing it as much as possible? A paving B paying C pausing D pointing Question 38: Michael Phelps, American swimmer, once told the reporters that he wasn't satisfied with little progress he made at the 2004 Athens Olympics A the - a B the - ø C an - a D an - the Question 39: I could happily move back into a flat if it weren't for the fact that I .my garden A had missed B will miss C would have missed D would miss Question 40: Gorillas are quiet animals, they are able to make about twenty different sounds A as well as B even though C because D so that Question 41: The Avicenna Partnership is a company with a long and successful sales history A respective B respecting C respectable D respectful Question 42: The professor kept speaking about his new discovery in the field, only occasionally to have a mouthful of tea A breaking off B dropping off C putting off D setting off Question 43: Scientists have developed a new system to give a warning seconds before an earthquake A having been designed B designed C designing D to design Question 44: Of all the factors affecting agricultural yields, weather is the one the most A why farmers influence it B that influences farmers C It influences farmers D farmers that it influences 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 45:A election B element C event D eliminate Question 46:A hours B gardens C dreams D thinks 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 47: Following long negotiations the US President visited the country to resume diplomatic relations A restore B promote C break D maintain Question 48: Although Valentine's Day has become a global industry with more than 80 million roses sold worldwide, the origins of the day are unclear and hidden in the mists of time A traced back to the ancient people B new enough for anyone to confirm C still a mystery to everybody D a long time ago and unforgettable Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 49: Companies spend millions of dollars on advertising They want to increase their sales A Companies spend millions of dollars on advertising, but they want to increase their sales B Companies spend millions of dollars on advertising so that they want to increase their sales C In order that they want to increase their sales, companies spend millions of dollars on advertising D Companies spend millions of dollars on advertising with the aim of increasing their sales Question 50: No one but the experts was able to realize that the painting was an imitation It greatly resembled the original A It was hard for ordinary people to judge between the fake painting and the real one, but not for the experts B It was almost impossible for amateurs to realize that the painting was not authentic, though the experts could judge it quite easily C It was obvious that only a person with great talent could fake a painting so successfully D The painting looked so much like the authentic one that only the experts could tell it wasn't genuine SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) Mark(s) ƠN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 645 Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……… Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 01 to 05 The leaders of each country, particularly Mahathir Mohamad of Malaysia, also felt the (1) to further integrate the region Beginning in 1997, the bloc began creating organizations within its framework with the intention of achieving this goal ASEAN Plus Three was the first of these and was created to improve existing ties with the People's Republic of China, Japan, and South Korea This was followed by the even larger East Asia Summit, which (2) these countries as well as India, Australia, and New Zealand This new grouping acted as a prerequisite for the planned East Asia Community, which was supposedly patterned after the now defunct European Community The ASEAN Eminent Persons Group was created to study the possible successes and failures of this policy as well as the possibility of drafting an ASEAN Charter In 2006, ASEAN (3) observer status at the United Nations General Assembly As a response, the organization awarded the status of "dialogue partner" to the United Nations .(4) , in July 23 that year, José Ramos-Horta, then Prime Minister of East Timor, signed a formal request for membership and expected the accession process to last at least five years (5) the then-observer state became a full member In 2007, ASEAN celebrated its 40th anniversary since its inception, and 30 years of diplomatic relations with the United States (Source: www.newworidencydopedia.org/entry/Assodation.of.Southeast.Asian.Nations) Question 1:A hope B desire C wish D need Question 2:A consisted B gathered C concluded D included Question 3:A were given B had given C was given D gave Question 4:A Furthermore B Consequently C However D Therefore Question 5:A above B before C after D beneath 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 6:A fantastic B position C candidate D policeman Question 7:A applicant B counterpart C outstanding D wilderness 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 8: Ecotourism typically involves travel to destinations which flora, fauna, and cultural heritage are the primary attractions A cultural B travel C attractions D which Question 9: The vast majority of people in the bottom half of the world's population was facing a daily struggle to survive, with 70% of them living in low-income countries A living B majority C was D to survive Question 10: We have to become more aware of animal populations when consider building and expansion projects A have to B consider C projects D more Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 11 to 18 Did you ever watch a video on the Internet? Maybe you used YouTube YouTube is a Web site where people can share their video Today, YouTube is an important part of the Internet However, that wasn't always true YouTube started with a young man named Jawed Karim and two friends One day, Karim was on the Internet He wanted information about the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia He found news stories about it, but he couldn't find any videos This gave Karim an idea He wanted to help people put video on the Internet Karim told his friends about this idea Together, they created a company - YouTube YouTube become a global success Millions of people around the world visited the Web site It was clear to Google, another Internet company, that YouTube had a lot of value Google made a deal It bought YouTube for $1.65 As a result, YouTube investors and Iits employees made a lot of money The three friends who started YouTube were very big investors Therefore, they made an enormous amount of money Karim became very rich, and he continued to work towards his PhD There was something else he wanted to He wanted to help young people go into business He used money and experience to start a new company called Youniversity Ventures This company helps young people who have good business ideas It gives them advice and money to start Internet businesses Milo is one business that students started with the help of Youniversity Ventures Milo is a shopping Web site It helps people find products in stores near their homes Another example is AirBoB This Web site helps people find for video conferences People in different places can use this site to have business meetings Karim has some advice for students who want to start business First, find a successful company Do a lot of research about the company and the top people in the company There, copy the way they things For students who wants to start Internet business, Karim is probably a very good example to copy Question 11: What can be the best title for the passage? A The best videos from YouTube B Sharing Success on the Internet C Support from Youniversity Ventures D To be successful on the Internet Question 12: What kind of Web site is Tokbox? A It helps people buy goods and services B It helps people find successful businesses C It helps people held business meetings D It helps people search vacation places Question 13: What does Youniversity Ventures do? A It buys Internet companies such as Milo B It gives people advice and money to start business C It helps people find inexpensive vacation places worldwide D It helps people to get PhDs at famous universities Question 14: Which of the following can replace the word "enormous" in paragraph 3? A giant B increasing C huge D considerable Question 15: How did the YouTube investors make a lot of money? A They sold things on Milo Website B They invested a lot of money in Google C They made a profit from Youniversity Ventures D Google bought their YouTube company Question 16: Which of the following in NOT mentioned about Karim? A He created a lot of sample videos for YouTube B He earned a lot of money from YouTube C He is the owner of Youniversity Ventures D He had the original idea of YouTube Question 17: What does the word "This" in paragraph refers to? A the information of the 2004 tsunami B that he could find no videos C the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia D the news stories he could find Question 18: What is Karim's advice for students who want to start business? A Copy successful people and companies B Work for successful people and companies C Get a PhD degree from famous university D Give money to Youniversity Ventures Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 19: The patient enters the room while the doctor is sitting on the chair ~ The patient: "Excuse me, doctor I don't want to interrupt you." ~ The doctor: " " A No kidding You're right on spot B Of course I'm glad you are here C No, it's quite all right How can I help you? D Come on You're almost there Question 20: Carol is wearing a new dress and Helen loves it ~ Helen: " " ~ Carol: "Thanks I'm glad you like it My sister gave it to me yesterday." A Oh! I like your fashionable dress B I think you have a fashionable dress C Your fashionable must be expensive D What a fashionable dress you are wearing! Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 21 to 27 Over the years, the United Nations has had some successes in its role of world peacemaker It has negotiated 172 peaceful settlements and helped to end two wars It has also helped to show the spread of nuclear weapons by inspecting nuclear facilities in 90 countries As a peacekeeper, the UN has also had a number of successes Since 1945, UN peacekeeping forces have been involved in 56 missions They have supervised ceasefires and the withdrawal of troops, and they have monitored elections Over the years, roughly 130 nations have participated in the peacekeeping missions In 1988, the UN peacekeeping forces received the Nobel Peace Prize Unfortunately, member nations have been unwilling to give UN peacekeeping forces the independence and financial support they need to be even more effective In evaluating the success of the UN, it is important to keep in mind that the organization has many functions in addition to preventing or ending wars The United Nations is really a "family" of related organizations, which are working to provide a better life for people everywhere One part of the UN family is UNICEF, an organization that provides food, medical care, and many other services to poor children wherever they live Thanks to the efforts of UNICEF, the immunization rate of children in developing countries has jumped from percent in 1974 to more than 80 percent today Another part of the UN family is the World Health organization (WHO), which develops medical programs for people all over the world In 1980, WHO announce that, after 13 years of work, it had succeeded in ridding the world of the disease smallpox (Source: www.engHshsponsor.com/PhoneEnglish/levelTest/high.school.php) Question 21: The word "roughly" in the paragraph is closest in meaning to A finally B equally C approximately D precisely Question 22: What is the purpose of this passage? A to entertain B to persuade C to explain D to inform Question 23: Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the UN? A It has used the help of other organizations to achieve its objectives B UN also works to give better life to people C It has helped solve some peace problems around the world D The peacekeeping forces have become independent Question 24: The word "negotiated" in the paragraph probably means ... stories about it, but he couldn''t find any videos This gave Karim an idea He wanted to help people put video on the Internet Karim told his friends about this idea Together, they created a company -... stories about it, but he couldn''t find any videos This gave Karim an idea He wanted to help people put video on the Internet Karim told his friends about this idea Together, they created a company -... stories about it, but he couldn''t find any videos This gave Karim an idea He wanted to help people put video on the Internet Karim told his friends about this idea Together, they created a company -