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KỲ THI THỬ THPTQG LẦN THỨ 2 – NĂM 2017 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; (50 câu trắc nghiệm)
Mã đề thi
132
Indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the others in pronunciation in each question. Question 1: A. public B. cube C. distribute D. assume
Question 2: A. ranked B. gained C. proved D. prepared
Indicate the word that differs from the others in the position of primary stress in each question. Question 3: A. conservation B. technology C. incredible D. artistic
Question 4: A. household B. college C. career D. pressure
Indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 5: It was in 1793 (A) when Eli Whitney (B) invented the cotton gin, (C) which made the cotton market (D) boom.
Question 6: (A) Although Japan is (B) crowded, the Japanese (C) has a high standard of (D) living. Question 7: (A) A competitive company (B) can increase (C) its profit by cutting its cost or (D) increase its sales.
Indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 8: Lucy was late for school this morning because the alarm didn’t ______ as usual. A. get off B. ring off C. take off D. go off
Question 9: When I left ______ station, I had to stand in ______ queue for a taxi for a long time. A. the / the B. a / a C. a / the D. the / a
Question 10: By the time I ______ to bed last night, I ______ my homework.
A. went / had already finished B. was going / was already finishing C. had gone / already finished D. went / have already finished
Question 11: He didn’t want to be a burden ______ his parents so he decided to find a part-time job. A. for B. of C. with D. to
Question 12: Many people ______ homeless after the tsunami in Japan in 2011.
A. is said to be B. say to be C. are said to have been D. are said to be Question 13: He was the only ______ to be offered the job.
A. apply B. application C. applicant D. applying
Question 14: If a defender ______ a foul within the five meter area that prevents a likely goal, the attacking team is awarded a penalty throw or shot.
A. touches B. interferes C. punches D. commits Question 15: When I met Tom, he asked me ______.
A. how long I had study English B. how long had I studied English C. how long I have studied English D. how long I had studied English
A. wealthy B. secure C. safe D. close-knit Question 17: Yesterday when I was cleaning the store, I came ______ an old picture.
A. along B. across C. over D. from Question 18: The manager ______ his temper with the employees and shouted at them.
A. had B. lost C. took D. kept Question 19: The more you work, ______.
A. the more money you earn B. more and more money you earn C. you earn more money D. the far most money you earn
Indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 20: Two friends Peter and Lucy are talking about Lucy’s hair.
- Peter: “What a great haircut, Lucy!” - Lucy: “______”
A. You think so? I don’t like it. B. It’s my pleasure.
C. Thanks. It’s very kind of you to say so. D. Oh yes, it’s very unfashionable. Question 21: After school, Charles invites Lisa to see a movie with him.
- Charles: “Do you fancy going to a movie this evening?” - Lisa: “______”
A. Not so bad. And you? B. That would be nice.
C. Not at all. Go ahead. D. I’m sorry. I don’t know that.
Indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. Question 22: The ASEAN Para-Games are held by the same country where the SEA Games took place.
A. participated B. defended C. organized D. impressed Question 23: She came to the meeting late on purpose so she would miss the introductory speech.
A. reasonably B. expectedly C. aimlessly D. intentionally
Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each question.
Question 24: The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures.
A. damaging B. physical C. beneficial D. severe
Question 25: Drivers should get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far between on the high way.
A. unlikely to happen B. easy to find C. impossible to reach D. difficult to access
Read the following passage and indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 26 to 33. Lighthouses are towers with strong lights that help mariners know their position, inform them that land is near, and warn them of dangerous rocks and reefs. They are placed at prominent points on the coast and on islands, reefs, and sandbars.
Some lighthouses use lights of different colors as well, and today, most lighthouses are also equipped with radio beacons. The three type of apparatus used to produce the signals are the catoptric, in which metal is used to reflect the light; the dioptric, in which glass is used; and the catadioptric, in which both glass and metal are used.
In the daytime, lighthouses can usually be identified by their structure alone. The most typical structure is a tower tapering at the top, but some, such as the Bastion Lighthouse on the Saint Lawrence River, are shaped like pyramids, and others, such as the Race Rock Light, look like wooden houses sitting on high platforms. Still others, such as the American Shoal Lighthouse off the Florida Coast, are skeletal towers of steel. Where lighthouses might be confused in daylight, they can be distinguished by day-maker patterns-designs of checks and stripes painted in vivid colors on lighthouse walls.
In the past, the job of lighthouse keeper was lonely and difficult, if somewhat romantic. Lighthouse keepers put in hours of tedious work maintaining the lights. Today, lighthouses are almost entirely automated with humans supplying only occasional maintenance. Because of improvements in navigational technology, the importance of lighthouses has diminished. There only about 340 functioning lighthouses in existence in the United States today, compared to about 1,500 in 1900, and there are only about 1,400 functioning lighthouses outside the United States. Some decommission lighthouses have been preserved as historical monuments.
Question 26: Which of the following is NOT a function of lighthouses?
A. to indicate that land is near B. to notify sailors that bad weather is approaching C. to help sailors determine their location D. to warn of danger from rocks and reefs
Question 27: The word “their” in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. dangers B. lights C. mariners D. lighthouses Question 28: The word “prominent” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. famous B. dangerous C. picturesque D. conspicuous Question 29: What is the passage mainly about?
A. The job of lighthouse keepers B. The development of lighthouses C. How to identify lighthouses D. An overview of lighthouses Question 30: According to the passage, a catoptric apparatus is one that uses ______.
A. metal B. glass C. a radio beacon D. lights of various colors Question 31: Which of the following is NOT a specific example of lighthouses in the third paragraph?
A. a lighthouse with day-marker patterns B. a lighthouse shaped like a pyramid
C. a lighthouse that resembles a house on a platform D. a lighthouse made of steel
Question 32: It can be concluded that lighthouses with day-maker patterns can be found in areas where ______.
A. the weather is frequently bad
B. there are a number of lighthouses with similar structures C. there are not many lighthouses
D. the structures themselves cannot be easily seen by passing mariners
Question 33: The author implies that, compared to those of the past, contemporary lighthouses ______. A. are more romantic B. are more difficult to operate
Indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 34: We missed the turning because we forgot to take the map with us.
A. Had we remembered to take the map, we wouldn’t have missed the turning. B. Without the right map with us, we would miss the turning.
C. Having remembered the map with us, we would not miss the turning. D. If we were taking the map with us, we would not miss the turning. Question 35: “Please don’t drive so fast, please Tom,” said Lisa.
A. Lisa grumbled to Tom about driving slowly. B. Lisa begged Tom not to drive too fast. C. Lisa complained about Tom’s driving too fast. D. Lisa insisted on Tom’s driving fast. Question 36: You should have persuaded him to change his mind.
A. It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t. B. You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn’t listen.
C. You didn’t persuade him to change because of his mind. D. You should persuade him to change his mind.
Indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 37: The student next to me kept chewing gum. That bothered me a lot.
A. The student who was bothered a lot by me kept chewing gum. B. The student next to me kept chewing gum, which bothered me a lot. C. The student who bothered me a lot went on chewing gum next to me. D. The bothered student that was sitting next to me kept chewing gum.
Question 38: He was suspected to have stolen credit cards. The police have investigated him for days. A. Suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
B. Suspecting to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days. C. He has been investigating for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards. D. Having suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
Read the following passage and indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each blank.
The Industrial Revolution in Britain was built on the use of machines in factories. Since the 1950s, Britain's manufacturing industries have replaced machine operators with computers, and this automation has led to a decline in the number of (39) ______ in many factories. Goods are bought and used much more than ever before but a lot of these goods are imported. By the beginning of the 20th century, other industrial countries like the USA were (40) ______ with Britain's exports, and countries in the Far East have been able to provide cheaper products since the 1970s. Areas located with heavy industries are suffering high unemployment. During the last 30 years, there has been a constant rise in smaller industries (41) ______ as "light industries". These ones use electricity and are not dependent on raw materials such as coal so they are "footloose", i.e. they can be located anywhere. They produce such things as washing machines or spare (42) ______. Some of these industries produce nothing at all, but provide services like distribution. The consumer boom of the 1980s and the increased leisure time of most Britons have led to rapid growth in service industries like banking, tourism, retailing and information processing, and in industries which distribute, maintain, and repair (43) ______ consumer goods.
Question 42: A. sections B. details C. parts D. gadgets Question 43: A. expensive B. household C. everyday D. home
Read the following passage and indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50. Although they are an inexpensive supplier of vitamins, minerals, and high-quality protein, eggs also contain a high level of blood cholesterol, one of the major causes of heart disease. This knowledge has caused egg sales to plummet in recent years, which in turn has brought about the development of several alternatives to eating regular eggs. One alternative is to eat substitute eggs. These substitute eggs are not really eggs, but they look somewhat like eggs when they are cooked. They have the advantage of having lower cholesterol rates, and they can be scrambled or used in baking. One disadvantage, however, is that they are not good for frying, poaching, or boiling. A second alternative to regular eggs is a new type of egg, sometimes called "designer" eggs. These eggs are produced by hens that are fed low-fat diets consisting of ingredients such as canola oil, flax, and rice bran. In spite of their diets, however, these hens produce eggs that contain the same amount of cholesterol as regular eggs. Yet, the producers of these eggs claim that eating their eggs will not raise the blood cholesterol in humans.
Egg producers claim that their product has been portrayed unfairly. They cite scientific studies to back up their claim. And, in fact, studies on the relationship between eggs and human cholesterol levels have brought mixed results. It may be that it is not the type of egg that is the main determinant of cholesterol but the person who is eating the eggs. Some people may be more sensitive to cholesterol derived from food than other people. In fact, there is evidence that certain dietary fats stimulate the body's production of blood cholesterol. Consequently, while it still makes sense to limit one's intake of eggs, even designer eggs, it seems that doing this without regulating dietary fat will probably not help reduce the blood cholesterol level.
Question 44: What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To convince people to eat "designer" eggs and egg substitutes B. To persuade people that eggs are unhealthy and should not be eaten C. To introduce the idea that dietary fat increases the blood cholesterol level D. To inform people about the relationship between eggs and cholesterol Question 45: The word "plummet" is closest in meaning to ______.
A. rise gently B. drop abruptly C. bounce uncertainly D. hesitate expectantly Question 46: According to the passage, which of the following is a cause of heart disease?
A. Minerals B. Vitamins C. Cholesterol D. Canola oil Question 47: According to the passage, what has been the cause for changes in the sale of eggs?
A. Dietary changes in hens B. Increasing price C. Concerns about cholesterol D. Decreased production Question 48: The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. regular eggs B. substitute eggs C. producers of the eggs D. cholesterol rates
Question 49: According to the passage, substitute eggs cannot be used to make any of the following types of eggs EXCEPT ______.
A. poached B. scrambled C. fried D. boiled Question 50: According to the passage, which of the following may reduce blood cholesterol?
SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO
TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN LÊ QUÝ ĐÔN
KỲ THI THỬ THPTQG LẦN THỨ 2 – NĂM 2017 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; (50 câu trắc nghiệm)
Mã đề thi
132
Indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the others in pronunciation in each question. Question 1: A. public B. cube C. distribute D. assume
Question 2: A. ranked B. gained C. proved D. prepared
Indicate the word that differs from the others in the position of primary stress in each question. Question 3: A. conservation B. technology C. incredible D. artistic
Question 4: A. household B. college C. career D. pressure
Indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 5: It was in 1793 (A) when Eli Whitney (B) invented the cotton gin, (C) which made the cotton market (D) boom.
Question 6: (A) Although Japan is (B) crowded, the Japanese (C) has a high standard of (D) living. Question 7: (A) A competitive company (B) can increase (C) its profit by cutting its cost or (D) increase its sales.
Indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 8: Lucy was late for school this morning because the alarm didn’t ______ as usual. A. get off B. ring off C. take off D. go off
Question 9: When I left ______ station, I had to stand in ______ queue for a taxi for a long time. A. the / the B. a / a C. a / the D. the / a
Question 10: By the time I ______ to bed last night, I ______ my homework.
A. went / had already finished B. was going / was already finishing C. had gone / already finished D. went / have already finished
Question 11: He didn’t want to be a burden ______ his parents so he decided to find a part-time job. A. for B. of C. with D. to
Question 12: Many people ______ homeless after the tsunami in Japan in 2011.
A. is said to be B. say to be C. are said to have been D. are said to be Question 13: He was the only ______ to be offered the job.
A. apply B. application C. applicant D. applying
Question 14: If a defender ______ a foul within the five meter area that prevents a likely goal, the attacking team is awarded a penalty throw or shot.
A. touches B. interferes C. punches D. commits Question 15: When I met Tom, he asked me ______.
A. how long I had study English B. how long had I studied English C. how long I have studied English D. how long I had studied English
A. wealthy B. secure C. safe D. close-knit Question 17: Yesterday when I was cleaning the store, I came ______ an old picture.
A. along B. across C. over D. from Question 18: The manager ______ his temper with the employees and shouted at them.
A. had B. lost C. took D. kept Question 19: The more you work, ______.
A. the more money you earn B. more and more money you earn C. you earn more money D. the far most money you earn
Indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 20: Two friends Peter and Lucy are talking about Lucy’s hair.
- Peter: “What a great haircut, Lucy!” - Lucy: “______”
A. You think so? I don’t like it. B. It’s my pleasure.
C. Thanks. It’s very kind of you to say so. D. Oh yes, it’s very unfashionable. Question 21: After school, Charles invites Lisa to see a movie with him.
- Charles: “Do you fancy going to a movie this evening?” - Lisa: “______”
A. Not so bad. And you? B. That would be nice.
C. Not at all. Go ahead. D. I’m sorry. I don’t know that.
Indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. Question 22: The ASEAN Para-Games are held by the same country where the SEA Games took place.
A. participated B. defended C. organized D. impressed Question 23: She came to the meeting late on purpose so she would miss the introductory speech.
A. reasonably B. expectedly C. aimlessly D. intentionally
Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each question.
Question 24: The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures.
A. damaging B. physical C. beneficial D. severe
Question 25: Drivers should get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far between on the high way.
A. unlikely to happen B. easy to find C. impossible to reach D. difficult to access
Read the following passage and indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 26 to 33. Lighthouses are towers with strong lights that help mariners know their position, inform them that land is near, and warn them of dangerous rocks and reefs. They are placed at prominent points on the coast and on islands, reefs, and sandbars.
Some lighthouses use lights of different colors as well, and today, most lighthouses are also equipped with radio beacons. The three type of apparatus used to produce the signals are the catoptric, in which metal is used to reflect the light; the dioptric, in which glass is used; and the catadioptric, in which both glass and metal are used.
In the daytime, lighthouses can usually be identified by their structure alone. The most typical structure is a tower tapering at the top, but some, such as the Bastion Lighthouse on the Saint Lawrence River, are shaped like pyramids, and others, such as the Race Rock Light, look like wooden houses sitting on high platforms. Still others, such as the American Shoal Lighthouse off the Florida Coast, are skeletal towers of steel. Where lighthouses might be confused in daylight, they can be distinguished by day-maker patterns-designs of checks and stripes painted in vivid colors on lighthouse walls.
In the past, the job of lighthouse keeper was lonely and difficult, if somewhat romantic. Lighthouse keepers put in hours of tedious work maintaining the lights. Today, lighthouses are almost entirely automated with humans supplying only occasional maintenance. Because of improvements in navigational technology, the importance of lighthouses has diminished. There only about 340 functioning lighthouses in existence in the United States today, compared to about 1,500 in 1900, and there are only about 1,400 functioning lighthouses outside the United States. Some decommission lighthouses have been preserved as historical monuments.
Question 26: Which of the following is NOT a function of lighthouses?
A. to indicate that land is near B. to notify sailors that bad weather is approaching C. to help sailors determine their location D. to warn of danger from rocks and reefs
Question 27: The word “their” in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. dangers B. lights C. mariners D. lighthouses Question 28: The word “prominent” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. famous B. dangerous C. picturesque D. conspicuous Question 29: What is the passage mainly about?
A. The job of lighthouse keepers B. The development of lighthouses C. How to identify lighthouses D. An overview of lighthouses Question 30: According to the passage, a catoptric apparatus is one that uses ______.
A. metal B. glass C. a radio beacon D. lights of various colors Question 31: Which of the following is NOT a specific example of lighthouses in the third paragraph?
A. a lighthouse with day-marker patterns B. a lighthouse shaped like a pyramid
C. a lighthouse that resembles a house on a platform D. a lighthouse made of steel
Question 32: It can be concluded that lighthouses with day-maker patterns can be found in areas where ______.
A. the weather is frequently bad
B. there are a number of lighthouses with similar structures C. there are not many lighthouses
D. the structures themselves cannot be easily seen by passing mariners
Question 33: The author implies that, compared to those of the past, contemporary lighthouses ______. A. are more romantic B. are more difficult to operate
Indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 34: We missed the turning because we forgot to take the map with us.
A. Had we remembered to take the map, we wouldn’t have missed the turning. B. Without the right map with us, we would miss the turning.
C. Having remembered the map with us, we would not miss the turning. D. If we were taking the map with us, we would not miss the turning. Question 35: “Please don’t drive so fast, please Tom,” said Lisa.
A. Lisa grumbled to Tom about driving slowly. B. Lisa begged Tom not to drive too fast. C. Lisa complained about Tom’s driving too fast. D. Lisa insisted on Tom’s driving fast. Question 36: You should have persuaded him to change his mind.
A. It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t. B. You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn’t listen.
C. You didn’t persuade him to change because of his mind. D. You should persuade him to change his mind.
Indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 37: The student next to me kept chewing gum. That bothered me a lot.
A. The student who was bothered a lot by me kept chewing gum. B. The student next to me kept chewing gum, which bothered me a lot. C. The student who bothered me a lot went on chewing gum next to me. D. The bothered student that was sitting next to me kept chewing gum.
Question 38: He was suspected to have stolen credit cards. The police have investigated him for days. A. Suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
B. Suspecting to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days. C. He has been investigating for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards. D. Having suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
Read the following passage and indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each blank.
The Industrial Revolution in Britain was built on the use of machines in factories. Since the 1950s, Britain's manufacturing industries have replaced machine operators with computers, and this automation has led to a decline in the number of (39) ______ in many factories. Goods are bought and used much more than ever before but a lot of these goods are imported. By the beginning of the 20th century, other industrial countries like the USA were (40) ______ with Britain's exports, and countries in the Far East have been able to provide cheaper products since the 1970s. Areas located with heavy industries are suffering high unemployment. During the last 30 years, there has been a constant rise in smaller industries (41) ______ as "light industries". These ones use electricity and are not dependent on raw materials such as coal so they are "footloose", i.e. they can be located anywhere. They produce such things as washing machines or spare (42) ______. Some of these industries produce nothing at all, but provide services like distribution. The consumer boom of the 1980s and the increased leisure time of most Britons have led to rapid growth in service industries like banking, tourism, retailing and information processing, and in industries which distribute, maintain, and repair (43) ______ consumer goods.
Question 42: A. sections B. details C. parts D. gadgets Question 43: A. expensive B. household C. everyday D. home
Read the following passage and indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50. Although they are an inexpensive supplier of vitamins, minerals, and high-quality protein, eggs also contain a high level of blood cholesterol, one of the major causes of heart disease. This knowledge has caused egg sales to plummet in recent years, which in turn has brought about the development of several alternatives to eating regular eggs. One alternative is to eat substitute eggs. These substitute eggs are not really eggs, but they look somewhat like eggs when they are cooked. They have the advantage of having lower cholesterol rates, and they can be scrambled or used in baking. One disadvantage, however, is that they are not good for frying, poaching, or boiling. A second alternative to regular eggs is a new type of egg, sometimes called "designer" eggs. These eggs are produced by hens that are fed low-fat diets consisting of ingredients such as canola oil, flax, and rice bran. In spite of their diets, however, these hens produce eggs that contain the same amount of cholesterol as regular eggs. Yet, the producers of these eggs claim that eating their eggs will not raise the blood cholesterol in humans.
Egg producers claim that their product has been portrayed unfairly. They cite scientific studies to back up their claim. And, in fact, studies on the relationship between eggs and human cholesterol levels have brought mixed results. It may be that it is not the type of egg that is the main determinant of cholesterol but the person who is eating the eggs. Some people may be more sensitive to cholesterol derived from food than other people. In fact, there is evidence that certain dietary fats stimulate the body's production of blood cholesterol. Consequently, while it still makes sense to limit one's intake of eggs, even designer eggs, it seems that doing this without regulating dietary fat will probably not help reduce the blood cholesterol level.
Question 44: What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To convince people to eat "designer" eggs and egg substitutes B. To persuade people that eggs are unhealthy and should not be eaten C. To introduce the idea that dietary fat increases the blood cholesterol level D. To inform people about the relationship between eggs and cholesterol Question 45: The word "plummet" is closest in meaning to ______.
A. rise gently B. drop abruptly C. bounce uncertainly D. hesitate expectantly Question 46: According to the passage, which of the following is a cause of heart disease?
A. Minerals B. Vitamins C. Cholesterol D. Canola oil Question 47: According to the passage, what has been the cause for changes in the sale of eggs?
A. Dietary changes in hens B. Increasing price C. Concerns about cholesterol D. Decreased production Question 48: The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. regular eggs B. substitute eggs C. producers of the eggs D. cholesterol rates
Question 49: According to the passage, substitute eggs cannot be used to make any of the following types of eggs EXCEPT ______.
