De thi thu THPT quoc gia lan 2

Mã đề 002
( Đề thi có 06 trang )

KÌ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017
Môn : TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài : 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề

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. repeats
B. amuses
C. attacks
D. coughs
Question 2: A. capable
B. ancient
C. angle
D. danger
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. career
B. prospect
C. effort
D. labour
Question 4: A. company
B. vacancy
C. overtired
C. estimate
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: Many places of history, scientific, cultural, or scenic importance have been designated
A

B
C
national monuments.
D
Question 6: Not until much later did she realize that her long-known partner has been loving her.
A
B
C
D
Question 7: If I had followed your advice, I would have had a job now.
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: I’m sorry I snapped at you like that, but I’m in a bad ____________.
A. mind
B. mood
C. mentality
D. manner
Question 9: John cannot make a _________ to get married to Mary or stay single until he can afford a
house and a car.
A. decide
B. decision
C. decisive
D. decisively
Question 10: For me, the film didn’t _____________ all the enthusiastic publicity it recieved.
A. come up
B. live up to

C. turn up to
D. live up
Question 11: In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye _______ with the
interviewers.
A. link
B. connection
C. touch
D. contact
Question 12: _______ it not been for the torrential rain, we would have gone out.
A. Unless
B. If
C. Had
D. Should
Question 13: The earlier she leaves, ________.
A. the sooner she will arrive
B. she will soon arrive
C. the soonest she will arrive
D. she will arrive sooner
Question 14: -Tom: “Why are you so angry?”
- Mary: “You ________ me you weren’t coming to dinner. I waited for you for two
hours.”
Trang 1/ 6 - Mã đề 002


A. should have told
B. would have told C. should tell
D. would tell
Question 15: In times of war, The Red Cross is dedicated _______ the sufferings of wounded soldiers,
civilians, and prisoners of war.
A. reduce

B. to reduce
C. to reducing
D. reducing
Question 16: John ____________ a respectful and obedient student.
A. said to be
B. is said
C. is said being
D. is said to be
Question 17: If they beat us, we’ll never ________________.
A. live it down
B. back it up
C. live off it
D. let it down
Question 18: I must say that you have done very well. _____________, you should be aware that you
stil have a lot of thing to learn.
A. Therefore
B. So
C. But
D. However
Question 19: We haven’t seen each other since we _____________ school.
A. left
B. have left
C. was leaving
D. had left
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: Don and Tom are talking about a plan for tomorrow evening.
- Don: “Listen, Jerry and I wanted to go bowling tomorrow night. Would you like to go with us?”
- Steve: “______________, but actually I’ve really got a lot of homework to do.”
A. It souds like fun

B. Are you kidding
C. Yes, I like. What time
D. What nonsense
Question 21: Ann invited Bill to go to the movie theater. However, Ann’s car broke down on the way
to the theater. Luckily, she fixed it and go to the theater although it’s a bit late.
- Ann : “ I’m very sorry for letting you wait for so long.”
- Tom : “___________________________.”
A. Don’t apologize. I have just arrived here.
B. You’re wellcome.
C. It doen’t matter. Thank you.
D. My pleasure. Don’t worried about it.
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 22: I am all for using public transport, as it helps reduce pollution.
A. object
B. support
C. protest
D. negative
Question 23: Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the word.
A. variety
B. changes
C. conservation
D. number
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: Unfortunately, the match had to be called off because of the appaling weather.
A. postpone
B. cancel
C. happen
D. delay

Question 25: Katy is so withdrawn and introverted that you can hardly get a word out of her.
A. uncommunicative
B. unsociable
C. quiet
D. conversable
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: “I would see a doctor if I were you”, he said.
A. He wanted me to see a doctor.
Trang 2/ 6 - Mã đề 002


B. He said if he were me he would see a doctor.
C. He asked me to see a doctor.
D. He advised me to see a doctor.
Question 27: Right after he had walked up to the stage, the electricity went out.
A. Whenever he walked up to the stage, the electricity went out.
B. As soon as the electricity went out, he walked up to the stage.
C. .Hardly had he walked up to the stage when the electricity went out.
D. He walked up to the stage after the electricity had gone out.
Question 28: John, whose cough id terrible, needs to see a doctor .
A. John’s terrible cough prevents him from seeing a doctor.
B. John needs to see a doctor because of his terrible cough.
C. John’s doctor doesn’t want to see him because he had a bad cough.
D. John’s terrible cough forces him to see a doctor .
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 29: I can’t solve this problem. It’s very difficult.
A. It’s a very difficult problem that I can’t solve.
B. This problem is so difficult that I can’t solve it.

C. So difficult this problem is that I can’t solve it.
D. This problem is too difficult to solve it.
Question 30: The agreement ended six-month negotiation. It was signed yesterday.
A. The agreement which ends six-month negotiation was signed yesterday.
B. The agreement which was signed yesterday lasted six months.
C. The negotiation which lasted six months was signed yesterday.
D. The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six-month negotiation.
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 31 to 35.
EASTBOURNE
The people of Eastbourne know that it can be extremely for a town to change its (31) __________.
Despite having one of the highest proportions of young foreign language students in the country,
Easbourne is still (32) _____________ known for the large number of old age pensioners who live
there. Despite its much improved leisure facilities, most people still consider Eastbourne to be one of
the (33)______________ places in the country for young people. While it is certainly not as lively and
cosmopolitan as some other towns its size, there is no dout that the town deserves a (34) ___________
reputation. So can anything be done to solve this problem ? It’s a hard task certainly, but the local
council have begun to take on the challenge. They have launched and advertising campaign has been a
success. As local resident Brian Maloney says “ Eastbourne may never take (35) ______________
from Brighton as a centre of youth culture but the town is slowly beginning to attract more young
people”.
(Adapted from "Activate ! B1 + Grammar and Vocabulary" by Chris Turner, Pearson Longman)
Question 31: A. thought
B. image
C. projection
D. impression
Question 32: A. singly
B. more
C. primarily
D. first

Trang 3/ 6 - Mã đề 002


Question 33: A. worse
B. worst
C. lower
D. baddest
Question 34: A. best
B. improve
C. wider
D. better
Question 35: A. off
B. up
C. in
D. over
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.
ARE SPORTS BAD FOR KIDS ?
People think children should play sports. Sports are fun, and children stay healthy while playing
with others. However, playing sports can have negative effects on children. It may produce feelings of
poor self-esteem or aggressive behavior in some children. According to research on kids and sports,
40 million kids play sports in the US. Of these, 18 million say they have been yelled at or called names
while playing sports. This leaves many children with a bad impression of sports. They think sports are
just too aggressive.
Many researchers believe adults, especially parents and coaches, are the main cause of too
much aggression in children’s sports. They believe children copy aggressive adult behavior. This
behavior is then further reinforced through both positive and negative feedback. Parents and
coaches are powerful teachers because children usually look up to them. Often these adults behave
aggressively themselves, sending children the message that winning is everything. At children’s
sporting events, parents may yell insults at other players or cheer when their child behaves

aggressively. As well, children may be taught that hurting other players is acceptable, or they may be
pushed to continue playing even when they are injured. In addition, the media makes violence seem
exciting. Children watch adult sports games and see violent behavior replayed over and over on
television.
As a society, we really need to face up to this problem and do something about it. Parents
and coaches should act as better examples for children. They also need to teach children better
values. They should teach children to enjoy themselves whether they win or not. It is not necessary to
knock yourself out to enjoy sports. Winning is not everything. In addition, children should not be
allowed to continue to play when they are injured. Sending a child with an injury into a game gives
the child the message that health is not as important as winning. If we make some basic changes,
children might learn to enjoy sports again.
(Source: “Reading challenge 2”, Casey Malarcher & Andrea Janzen, Compass Publishing)
Question 36: What is the main idea of the reading?
A. Children often become like their parents.
B. Children need to play sports in school.
C. Playing sports may have negative results.
D. Some sports can cause health problems.
Question 37: How many children said they had some negative experience when playing sports?
A. All of the children
B. More than half of the children
C. Less than half of the children
D. About ten percent of the children
Question 38: The word "self-esteem" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____________.
A. self-deprecation
B. self-satisfaction
C. self-absorbed
D. self-abasement
Question 39: Which is described as the main cause of more aggressive playing?
A. Adults
B. Children with low grades in school

Trang 4/ 6 - Mã đề 002


C. New rules in sports
D. Other players
Question 40: The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to ___________.
A. adults
B. parents
C. researchers
D. coaches
Question 41: What does the writer suggest?
A. Aggressive sports should not be shown on television.
B. Children should not play sports until high school.
C. Coaches should be required to study child psychology.
D. Parents should teach children to play sports for fun and exercise.
Question 42: What would probably NOT be done when “facing up to a problem”?
A. Ignoring the problem
B. Finding the reason
C. Admitting there is a problem
D. Looking for a solution
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50.
SLEEP CYCLES
Whether one is awake or as leep, the brain emits electrical waves. These waves occur in
predictable sleep cycles that can be measured with an electroencephalograph, known more commonly
as an EEG. During wakefulness, the waves are recorded at about ten small waves per second, but with
the onset of sleep, the waves become larger and slower. The largest, slowest waves occur during the
first three hours of sleep when mental activity slows down but does not stop. In fact, if awakened from
slow-wave sleep, a person can often remember vague thoughts that occurred during that period of
sleep, but the sleeper does not generally dream. Referred to as NREM or non-REM sleep, it is

characterized by large, slow waves.
During sleep, intervals of small , fast waves also occur in patterns similar to those experienced
while awake. The eyes move rapidly, and it appears to the observer that the sleeper is watching some
event. Sleepers who are awakened during this rapid-eye-movement sleep will often recall the detail s
of dreams they have been having. Sleep of this kind is called dreaming sleep or rapid-eye-movement
sleep, also known as REM sleep. REM sleep is emotionally charged. The heart beats irregularly, and
blood pressure may be elevated. In contrast, the body is so still that the dreamer may appear to be
paralyzed.
In a period of eight hours, most sleepers experience from three to five instances of REM sleep.
Each instance lasts from five to thirty minutes with an interval of at least ninety minutes between each
one. Later instances of REM sleep are usually of longer duration than are instances earlier in the eighthour period.
Since people who suffer sleep deprivation experience fatigue, irritability, and loss ofconcentration,
we must conclude that sleep is essential because in some way it regenerates the brain and the nervous
system. NREM sleep increases after physical exertion, whereas REM sleep tends to increase after a
stressful day. Studies suggest that non-REM sleep may be especially helpful in restoring muscle
control, whereas REM sleep may be more important in revitalizing mental activity. It appears that both
kinds of sleep are necessary, and the recuperation of sleep of one kind will not compensate for a lack
of the other kind of sleep.
(Adapted from "Barron’s Practice Exercises for the Toefl, 6th edition”)
Question 43: What is the author's main purpose in the passage?
Trang 5/ 6 - Mã đề 002


A. To describe REM sleep
B. To explain sleep deprivation
C. To discuss the two types of sleep
D. To recommend an increase in the number of hours of sleep
Question 44: How many times per night do most sleepers experience REM sleep?
A. Eight
B. Three to five

C. Five to thirty
D. Ninety
Question 45: The word "vague" in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by
A. familiar
B. indefinite
C. unpleasant
D. detailed
Question 46: The word "essential" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
A. planned
B. natural
C. interesting
D. necessary
Question 47: The word "it" in paragraph 4 refers to
A. deprivation
B. the brain
C. sleep
D. concentration
Question 48: Which response is NOT typical of REM sleep?
A. Irregular heartbeat
B. Dreams and visions
C. Movements in arms and legs
D. Higher blood pressure
Question 49: The author mentions all the following as characteristics of REM sleep EXCEPT
A. vague thoughts
B. smaller brain waves
C. eye movements
D. dreams
Question 50: It can be inferred from the passage that students who are writing term papers
A. require slow-wave sleep to increase mental activity
B. can stay up all night working and recover the sleep they need by sleeping for a few hours the next

afternoon
C. need REM sleep to restore mental functioning
D. do not need as much sleep because of the heightened brain waves involved in creative activity
-------------THE END---------------

Trang 6/ 6 - Mã đề 002