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ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPTQG LẦN II
TRƯỜNG THPT THANH HÀ
NĂM HỌC 2016 – 2017
( Đề thi gồm có 6 trang)
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
MÃ ĐỀ: 001
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
Họ, tên thí sinh:..........................................................................
Số báo danh:...............................................................................
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 1: A. games
B. teams
C. medals
D. events
Question 2: A. complexion
B. examination
C. exaggerate
D. exhibit
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. destroy
B. refuse
C. answer
D. attend
Question 4: A. entrepreneur
B. managerial
C. engineering
D. medieval
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 5: Doctors have always recommended that a person with a cold must drink fluids, such
A
B
C
as juice or water to prevent the loss of water in his/ her body.
D
Question 6: Are these keys that you are looking for them?
A
B
C D
Question 7: Champagne is a traditional beverage to serve on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s
Day.
A
B
C
D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 8: Since the flood the number of homeless people __________ dramatically.
A. are increasing
B. have increased C. increase
D. has increased
Question 9: Peter was ejected after committing five personal _________ in water sport game
yesterday.
A. fouls
B. faults
C. mistakes
D. errors
Question 10. The more you talk about the matter,________.

A. the situation seems the worse
B. the situation seems worse
C. the worse seems the situation
D. the worse the situation seems
Question 11: ........saying was so important that I asked everyone to stop talking and listen.
A. What the woman was
B. That the woman was
C. The woman was
D. What was the woman
Question 12: No one wants to have extra homework tonight,_______?
A. don’t they
B. do they
C. doesn’t he
D. does he
Question 13: The delegation to the SEA Games was composed _______ top competitors of the
country.
A. on
B. of
C. for
D. among
Question 14: Only by working hard _______ your final exam.
A. will you pass
B. you will pass
C. did you pass
D. you passed
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Question 15 . He ______ to the doctor after the accident, but he continued to play instead.
A. must have gone

B. couldn’t go
C. didn’t have to go D. should have gone
Question 16: He managed to keep his job _________the manager had threatened to sack him.
A. therefore
B. although
C. unless
D. despite
Question 17: Upon returning from class, _________
A. a letter was in the mailbox
B. letter was found in the mailbox
C. he found a letter in the mailbox
D. his mailbox had a letter in it
Question 18: The police ...........a good deal of criticism over their handling of the demonstration.
A. brought about
B. opened up
C. went down with
D. come in for
Question 19: Sometimes in a bad situation, there may still be some good things. Try not to “ throw
out the ........ with the bath water.”
A. fish
B. baby
C. child
D. child
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 20: Lisa: “Have you been able to reach Peter?”
Gina: “..........”
A. There’s no approval
B. The number is busy
C. Yes, I’ve known him for years

D. No, the line is busy
Question 21: “I won’t go camping next year.” “...............”
A. Yes, I am too
B. So will I
C. So you won’t
D. So won’t you
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
Question 22: I am so mad at my boy friend. We were supposed to have a date last night at the
park but he stood me up.
A. didn’t come
B. took me somewhere else
C. forgot
D. pretended he didn’t know.
Question 23: Let’s put it like it- you made the decision and so it’s down to you as to what
happens next.
A. your responsibility B. your concern
C. your turn
D. your thought
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 24: Mr. Thompson only buys things that are in a sale.
A. uneconomical
B. priceless
C. expensive
D. cheap
Question 25: Overtime work is well- paid, but it is often onerous.
A. easy
B. challenging
C. heavy

D. demanding
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 26: The family find it difficult to manage on the money they have.
A. It is difficult for the family to get by on the money they have.
B. The family could manage on the money they have.
C. It is difficult for them to earn money.
D. The family managed to earn enough money.
Question 27: It is said that he has broken several world records.
A. People said that he has obtained several world records.
B. He is said to have broken several world records.
C. It is said that several world records has been destroyed by him.
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D. He is said that he has broken several world records.
Question 28: He was such a bright student that he could solve all the math problem.
A. He was not bright enough to solve all the math problem.
B. He was so intelligent that he could solve all the math problem.
C. The math problems were too difficult for him to solve.
D. All the math problems were so bright that he could solve them.
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 29: Jane Eyre is a novel by English writer Charlotte Bronte. It is one of my favourite
books.
A. One of my favourite books is a novel entitled Charlotte Bronte by Jane Eyre.
B. Jane Eyre, a novel by English writer Charlotte Bronte, is one of the books I like most.
C. I only like novels in English by Charlotte Bronte, one of which is Jane Eyre.
D. I like Jane Eyre because it is a novel by English writer Charlotte Bronte.
Question 30: We had planned to walk right round the lake. The heavy rain made this impossible.

A. In spite of the fact that we had planned to walk right round the lake, the heavy rain made
this possible.
B. We had planned to walk right round the lake, therefore, the heavy rain made this
impossible.
C. We had planned to walk right round the lake, but the heavy rain made this impossible.
D. Even though we had planned to walk right round the lake, but the heavy rain made this
impossible.
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.
Working as a novelist is not really a career like being a doctor or a scientist. Although a few
well-known ones, like Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling, have become very (31) _____, most
writers find it difficult even to make a living from their book sales. Novels take a long time to
write, and authors can get into financial (32) _____ if they don’t have money coming in regularly
from another job. But for those (33) _____to write novels, it is without doubt one of the most
enjoyable kinds of work to do. The writer has to be creative, thinking up completely new stories,
and (34)
_____, meaning they put all their time and effort into their work. They also need to
be able to cope in a crisis, as nobody else can write their book for them. For this, a good sense of
humor often helps. Or the thought that maybe their novel might one day be turned into a film and
become a Hollywood (35) _____!
Question 31:
Question 32:
Question 33:
Question 34:
Question 35:

A. worth
A. trouble
A. fixed
A. decided

A. victory

B. valuable
B. problem
B. agreed
B. deliberate
B. attraction

C. plenty
C. upset
C. convinced
C. dedicated
C. blockbuster

D. wealthy
D. worry
D. determined
D. delivered
D. best-seller

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.
Atmospheric pressure can support a column of water up to 10 meters high. But plants can
move water much higher, the sequoia tree can pump water to its very top, more than 100 meters
above the ground. Until the end of the nineteenth century, the movement of water in trees and
other tall plants was a mystery. Some botanists hypothesized that the living cells of plants acted as
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pumps, but many experiments demonstrated that the stems of plants in which all the cells are

killed can still move water to appreciable heights. Other explanations for the movement of water
in plants have been based on root pressure, a push on the water from the roots at the bottom of the
plant. But root pressure is not nearly great enough to push water to the tops of tall trees.
Furthermore, the conifers, which are among the tallest trees have unusually low root pressures.
If water is not pumped to the top of a tall tree, and if it is not pushed, to the top of a tall tree,
then we may ask: How does it get there? According to the currently accepted cohesion-tension
theory, water is pulled there. The pull on a rising column of water in a plant results from the
evaporation of water at the top of the plant. As water is lost from the surface of the leaves a
negative pressure or tension is created. The evaporated water is replaced by water moving from
inside the plant in unbroken columns that extend from the top of a plant to its roots. The same
forces that create surface tension in any sample of water are responsible for the maintenance of
these unbroken columns of water. When water is confined in tubes of very small bore, the forces
of cohesion (the attraction between water molecules) are so great that the strength of a column of
water compares with the strength of a steel wire of the same diameter. This cohesive strength
permits columns of water to be pulled to great heights without being broken.
Question 36: The passage answers which of the following questions ?
A. What is the effect of atmospheric pressure on foliage?
B. When do dead cells harm plant growth?
C. How does water get to the tops of trees?
D. Why is root pressure weak?
Question 37: How do botanists know that root pressure is not the only force that moves water in
plants?
A. Some very tall trees have weak root pressure.
B. Root pressures decrease in winter.
C. Plants can live after their roots die.
D. Water in a plant's roots is not connected to water in its stem.
Question 38: Which of the following statements does the passage support?
A. Water is pushed to the tops of trees.
B. Botanists have proven that living cells act as pumps.
C. Atmospheric pressure draws water to the tops of tall trees.

D. Botanists have changed their theories of how water moves in plants.
Question 39: The word there in paragraph 2 refers to _____.
A. treetops
B. roots
C. water columns
D. tubes
Question 40: What causes the tension that draws water up a plant?
A. Humidity
B. Plant growth
C. Root pressure
D. Evaporation
Question 41: The word “extend” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. stretch
B. branch
C. increase
D. rotate
Question 42: Why does the author mention “steel wire” in paragraph 2?
A. To illustrate another means of pulling water
B. To demonstrate why wood is a good building material
C. To indicate the size of a column of winter
D. To emphasize the strength of cohesive forces in water
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.
There are few things in life as refreshing as a cup of hot tea. However, few people realize the
wide variety of teas available. Here are some more options to try the next time you are in the mood
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for a cup of tea.
The most famous tea in the West is Earl Grey. Although it is classified as a black tea, Earl Grey

contains some citrus qualities as well. The tea gets its name from a 19 th century prime minister of
England, Charles Grey. According to the legend, Grey saved the life of a drowning man in China.
The man he rescued was reportedly a tea blender, so as a reward he instructed Grey how to flavour
black tea with a special type of oil. Many tea historians doubt this tale and insist that the only
reason the tea is named after Grey is that he was a famous politician.
Another famous black tea is Assam tea. It comes from the mountains of India and it is named
after the region where it is produced. Assam tea is known for its strong and bitter flavour. It is
sometimes called the breakfast tea, because it is an invigorating brew to enjoy in the morning.
Although Assam tea is cultivated in the East, it immediately became a big hit once it was
introduced to the West. Some people enjoy drinking Assam tea straight, but others feel it is best
with a little bit of milk and sugar added. It has been known to go perfectly with sweets as well as
more pungent foods like cheese.
Chamomile tea has a light, pleasant taste that some people have described as a mix between
flowers, herbs, and apples. Yet, it is the potent health benefits of the tea that cause most people to
buy it. For starters, it is the best tea to have at the end of a long day when you are looking to relax.
In fact, it has been used as a cure for insomnia for hundreds of years. In ancient times, it was also
used by the Romans, Greeks, and Egyptians to help wounds heal faster. Chamomile has antiinflammation properties, so it can also help to clear up skin issues such as allergies and acne as
well.
So the next time you are sitting down for afternoon tea, be sure to have a close look at the menu.
You may even discover a new variety that becomes your favourite.
Question 43. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The most popular teas in Asia
B. How several teas got their names
C. Some rare teas that are hard to buy
D. A few teas that are quite different
Question 44. How did Earl Grey tea get its name?
A. It was named after a former British leader.
B. It was named after a famous Chinese politician.
C. It was named for a popular English entertainer.
D. It was named after a man who almost drowned.

Question 45. What is the third paragraph mainly about?
A. A tasty tea that must be taken straight.
B. Some desserts that go well with tea.
C. A bitter black tea that comes from Asia.
D. The most popular red tea made in India.
Question 46. The word “he” in paragraph 2 refers to________.
A. a Chinese
B. a prime minister C. Earl Grey
D. a tea blender
Question 47. What best matches the word “invigorating” in paragraph 3?
A. Something that wakes you up
B. Something that makes you sleepy
C. Something that cure illnesses
D. Something that tastes very bad
Question 48. What is the best time to have a cup of chamomile tea?
A. When you need an energy boost
B. When you are starting to feel stressed out
C. If you are planning to stay up overnight
D. A few moments after you wake up
Question 49. In addition to drinking chamomile tea, it is also useful when________.
A. you are in the mood to enjoy a strong flavour tea
B. you want to get a nice suntan
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C. you need to take more vitamins
D. you have accidently cut yourself
Question 50. All of the following are the characteristics of chamomile tea EXCEPT that ________
A. it has a light, pleasant flavour
B. it can stimulate you when you are tired

C. it is useful when you suffer from sleeplessness
D. it can keep the skin cleaner
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