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Sở GDĐT Bạc Liêu
Tan Phong High school

KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I NĂM HỌC 2016 - 2017
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề

(Đề thi có 4 trang)

Mã đề: 153

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. each
B. chemistry
C. achieve
D. choice

2.

A. argued

B. allowed

C. raised

D. passed

Choose the word whose main stress is put differently from that of the others in the group.

3. A. social
4. A. advertise

B. verbal

C. common

D. polite

B. qualify

C. recommend

D. interview

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Bone and ivory are light, strong and accessible materials for Inuit artists
A. available

5.

B. beautiful

C. economic

D. natural

Considering peasants make up nearly 80% of Vietnam's population.
A. specialists
B. economists
C. professors

D. farmers

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
6. Their classmates are writing letters of acceptance.
A. confirmation
B. agree
C. refusal
D. admission
The earth is being threatened and the future looks bad.
A. done
B. made
C. defended
D. varied
Choose the word, phrase or sentence a, b, c or d that best completes each unfinished sentence.
7. GCSEs are often a requirement for taking A-levels, a common type of university _______ requirement.
A. entrance
B. enclose
C. attendance
D. assessment
8. “I have bought you a toy. Happy birthday to you!” –“__________”
A. What a lovely toy! Thanks. B. Have a nice day!C. The same to you!
D. What a pity!
9. She is a slow student. She seems to be unable to concentrate on anything in _______.
A. particular
B. particularly
C. particularity
D. particularize
10. An 'A-level' in Mathematics or a/ an _______ qualification, is normally required.

A. equal
B. same
C. equivalent
D. like
11. People_____ can speak English can be understood in many countries.
A. whose
B. who
C. whom
D. which
12. “Thank you for taking the time to come here in person.” “...........................”
A. It’s my pleasure.
B. I don’t know what time that person comes.
C. I’d love to come. What time?
D. Do you have time for some gossip?
13. “...........................” “Yes. Do you have any shirts?”
A. Could you do me a favour?
B. Oh, dear. What a nice shirt!
C. May I help you?
D. White, please.
14. Fred's yearly income _____ since he _____ professions.
A. nearly tripled - changed
B. nearly tripled - has changed
C. has nearly tripled - changed
D. was tripled - changed
15. Jan appears _______ some weight. Has she been ill?
A. having lost
B. having been lost
C. to have lost
D. to have been lost
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16. The water will be further polluted unless some measures ___________.
A. will be taken
B. are taken
C. were taken
D. had been taken
17. If I ______ a lot of money, I'd definitely stop working.
A. win
B. won
C. would won
D. had won
18. That machine is useless. It ________not been used for a long time
A. is
B. was
C. did
D. has
19. Beethoven's Fifth Symphony _______ next weekend.
A. is going to be performed
B. has been performed C. will be performing
D.
will have performed
20. If you don’t work much harder, you won’t pass the exam.
_ Unless you__________much harder, you__________the exam.
A. work / will pass
B. don’t work / will pass C. don’t work / won’t pass D. work / won’t pass
Choose the sentence that is closest in the meaning to the root one.
"What will you do if you have ten days off school?" he asked.
A. He asked me what he would do if he had ten days off school
B. He asked me what will I do if I have ten days off school.

C. He asked what I will do if I have ten days off school.
D. He asked me what I would do if I had ten days off school.
21. Vietnam / almost / students / stay / universities / for / four / five / years.
A. At Vietnam, almost students stay in universities for four or five years.
B. In Vietnam, almost students stay at universities for four or five years.
C. In Vietnam, almost students stay for four or five years at universities.
D. Almost students stay at universities in Vietnam for four or five years.
I didn’t go to bed early, so I didn’t wake up at 7.00
A. If I went to bed early, I would wake up at 7.00
B. If I went to bed early, I would have woken up at 7.00
C. If I had gone to bed early, I’d have woken up at 7.00
D. If I had gone to bed early, I’d not have woken up at 7.00
22. The man who is speaking to John is my brother.
A. The man spoke to John is my brother.
B. The man spoken to John is my brother.
C. The man is speaking to John is my brother.
D. The man speaking to John is my brother.
23. That book / very thick / belong / younger sister.
A. That book, what is very thick, belongs to my younger sister.
B. That book, that is very thick, belongs to my younger sister.
C. That book, which is very thick, belongs to my younger sister.
D. That book, which is very thick, belongs my younger sister.
Choose the underlined part in each sentence that should be corrected.
24. The manager sent on his new striker, whose scored a brilliant goal.
A
B
C
D
25. No one has said anything would persuade me to change my mind.
A

B
C
D
26. It took them at least two months learning how to pronounce these words.
A
B
C
D
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions below

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In the United States, presidential elections are held in years evenly divisible by four (1888, 1900, 1964, etc.).
Since 1840, American presidents elected in years ending with zero have died in office, with one exception. William
H. Harrison, the man who served the shortest term, died of pneumonia only several weeks after his inauguration.
Abraham Lincoln was one of four presidents who were assassinated. He was elected in 1860, and his
untimely death came just five years later. James A. Garfield, a former Union army general from Ohio, was shot
during his first year in office (1881) by a man to whom he wouldn't give a job. While in his second term of office
(1901), William McKinley, another Ohioan, attended the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. During
the reception, he was assassinated while shaking hands with some of the guests. John F. Kennedy was assassinated
in 1963 in Dallas only three years after his election.
Three years after his election in 1920, Warren G, Harding died in office. Although it was never proved, many
believe he was poisoned. Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected four times (1932, 1936, 1940 and 1944), the only man to
serve so long a term. He had contracted polio in 1921 and eventually died of the illness in 1945.
Ronald Reagan, who was elected in 1980 and reelected four years later, suffered an assassination attempt but
did not succumb to the assassin's bullets. He was the first to break the long chain of unfortunate events. Will the
candidate in the election of 2020 also be as lucky?

27. All of the following were election years EXCEPT ________.

28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.

A. 1960
B. 1930
C.1888
D.1824
How many presidents elected in years ending in zero since 1840 have died in office?
A. 7
B. 5
C. 4
D. 3
The word "inauguration" in the first paragraph means most nearly the same as ________.
A. election
B. acceptance speech
C. swearing-in ceremony
D. campaign
All of the following presidents were assassinated EXCEPT ________.
A. John F. Kennedy
B. Franklin D. Roosevelt
C. Abraham Lincoln
D. James A. Garfield
The word "whom" in the second paragraph refers to ________.
A. Garfield
B. Garfield's assassin

C. a Union army general D. McKinley
The word "assassinated" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ________
A. murdered
B. decorated
C. honored
D. sickened
In the third paragraph, "contracted" is closest in meaning to ________.
A. communicated about
B. developed
C. agree about
D. notified
How long did Warren G, Harding work as a president?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions below
After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man. However, he foresaw its
universally destructive powers too late. Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the inventor of dynamite, so in
1895, just two weeks before his death, he created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to people who had made
worthwhile contributions to mankind. Originally there were five awards: literature, physics, chemistry, medicine,
and peace. Economics was added in 1968, just sixty-seven years after the first awards ceremony. Nobel's original
legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used for the awards which vary from
$30,000 to $125,000. Every year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death, the awards (gold medal,
illuminated diploma, and money) are presented to the winners. Sometimes politics plays an important role in the
judges' decisions. Americans have won numerous science awards, but relatively few literature prizes. No awards
were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War II. Some people have won two prizes, but this is
rare; others have shared their prizes. No awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War
11. Some people have won two prizes, but this is rare; others have shared their prizes.

35. The word "foresaw" in the first paragraph is nearest in meaning to ________.
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36.
37.

38.
39.
40.
41.

A. prevailed
B. postponed
C. prevented
D. predicted
In which area have Americans received the most awards?
A. Literature
B. Peace
C. Economics
D. Science
All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ________.
A. Awards vary in monetary value
B. ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel's invention
C. Politics plays an important role in selecting the winners
D. A few individuals have won two awards
In how many fields are prizes bestowed?
A. 2
B. 5

C.6
D. 10
In the first paragraph, "worthwhile" is closest in meaning to ________.
A. economic
B. prestigious
C. trivial
D. valuable
How much money did Nobel leaves for the prizes?
A. $30,000
B. $125,000
C. $155,000
D. from $30,000 to $125,000
What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Alfred Nobel became very rich when he invented dynamite.
B. Alfred Nobel created awards in six categories for contributions to humanity.
C. Alfred Nobel left all of his money to science
D. Alfred Nobel made a lasting contribution to humanity

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage.
Do you ever wish you were more optimistic, someone who always (1) ............. to be successful? Having someone around
who always fears the worst isn't really a lot of (2) …...... - we all know someone who sees a single cloud on a sunny day and
says, 'It looks like rain.' But if you catch yourself thinking such things, it's important to do something about it.
You can change your view of life, according to psychologist. It only takes a little…(3)….., and you'll find life more
rewarding as a..(4)................ . .Optimism, they say, is partly about self-respect and confidence but it's also a more positive
way of looking at life and all it has to (5) ………….. . Optimists are more (6) ............. to start new projects and are generally
more prepared to take risks.

1. A. counted
2. A. amusement
3. A. energy

4. A. result
5. A. supply

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B. expected
B. play
B. effort
B. reason
B. suggest

C. felt
C. enjoyment
C. work
C. purpose
C. offer

D. waited
D. fun
D. effect
D. product
D. propose

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Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Mã đề: 248

I. PHONETICS:
Choose the word whose main stress is put differently from that of the others in the group.
42. A. reduce
B. retail
C. repair
D. relate
43. A. recommend
B. qualify
C. advertise
D. interview
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
44. A. future
B. resume
C. pressure
D. enthusiasm
45. A. honest
B. humour
C. honour
D. hour
II. GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
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46. Their classmates are writing letters of acceptance.
A. confirmation
B. agree
C. refusal
47. My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.

A. be optimistic
B. be pessimistic
C. be confident

D. admission
D. be smart

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
48. Considering peasants make up nearly 80% of Vietnam's population.
A. specialists
B. economists
C. professors
D. farmers
49. Our parents join hands to give us a nice house and a happy home.
A. deal with
B. manage
C. help together
D. work together
Choose the word, phrase or sentence a, b, c or d that best completes each unfinished sentence.
50. If I ______ a lot of money, I'd definitely stop working.
A. win
B. won
C. would won
D. had won
51. GCSEs are often a requirement for taking A-levels, a common type of university _______ requirement.
A. entrance
B. enclose
C. attendance
D. assessment

52. That machine is useless. It ________not been used for a long time
A. is
B. was
C. did
D. has
53. Beethoven's Fifth Symphony _______ next weekend.
A. is going to be performed
B. has been performed
C. will be performing
D. will have performed
54. If you don’t work much harder, you won’t pass the exam.
_ Unless you__________much harder, you__________the exam.
A. work / will pass
B. don’t work / will pass C. don’t work / won’t pass D. work / won’t pass
55. People_____ can speak English can be understood in many countries.
A. whose
B. who
C. whom
D. which
56. “Thank you for taking the time to come here in person.” “...........................”
A. It’s my pleasure.
B. I don’t know what time that person comes.
C. I’d love to come. What time?
D. Do you have time for some gossip?
57. Fred's yearly income _____ since he _____ professions.
A. nearly tripled - changed
B. nearly tripled - has changed
C. has nearly tripled - changed
D. was tripled - changed
58. Jan appears _______ some weight. Has she been ill?

A. having lost
B. having been lost
C. to have lost
D. to have been lost
59. The water will be further polluted unless some measures ___________.
A. will be taken
B. are taken
C. were taken
D. had been taken
60. A skilled _____ will help candidates feel relaxed.
A. interview
B. interviewing
C. interviewee
D. interviewer
61. “...........................” “Yes. Do you have any shirts?”
A. Could you do me a favour?
B. Oh, dear. What a nice shirt!
C. May I help you?
D. White, please.
62. She is a slow student. She seems to be unable to concentrate on anything in _______.
A. particular
B. particularly
C. particularity
D. particularize
63. An 'A-level' in Mathematics or a/ an _______ qualification, is normally required.
A. equal
B. same
C. equivalent
D. like
Choose the sentence that is closest in the meaning to the root one.

64. My sister is often sick because she doesn’t do physical exercise.
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A. If my sister does physical exercise, she won’t often be sick.
B. If my sister isn’t physical exercise, she does sick.
C. If my sister did physical exercise, she wouldn’t often be sick.
D. If my sister wasn’t physical exercise, she would do sick.
65. “Do you believe in what the boy says, Mary?” said Tom.
A. Tom asked Mary to believe in what the boy said.
B. Tom asked Mary if she believed in what the boy said.
C. Tom said that Mary believed in what the boy said.
D. Tom asked Mary whether she believes in what the boy says.
66. The man who is speaking to John is my brother.
A. The man spoke to John is my brother.
B. The man spoken to John is my brother.
C. The man is speaking to John is my brother.
D. The man speaking to John is my brother.
67. That book / very thick / belong / younger sister.
A. That book, what is very thick, belongs to my younger sister.
B. That book, that is very thick, belongs to my younger sister.
C. That book, which is very thick, belongs to my younger sister.
D. That book, which is very thick, belongs my younger sister.
68. Vietnam / almost / students / stay / universities / for / four / five / years.
A. At Vietnam, almost students stay in universities for four or five years.
B. In Vietnam, almost students stay at universities for four or five years.
C. In Vietnam, almost students stay for four or five years at universities.
D. Almost students stay at universities in Vietnam for four or five years.
Choose the underlined part in each sentence that should be corrected.
69. The manager sent on his new striker, whose scored a brilliant goal.

A
B
C
D
70. It took them at least two months learning how to pronounce these words.
A
B
C
D
71. No one has said anything would persuade me to change my mind.
A
B
C
D

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions below
In the United States, presidential elections are held in years evenly divisible by four (1888, 1900, 1964, etc.).
Since 1840, American presidents elected in years ending with zero have died in office, with one exception. William
H. Harrison, the man who served the shortest term, died of pneumonia only several weeks after his inauguration.
Abraham Lincoln was one of four presidents who were assassinated. He was elected in 1860, and his
untimely death came just five years later. James A. Garfield, a former Union army general from Ohio, was shot
during his first year in office (1881) by a man to whom he wouldn't give a job. While in his second term of office
(1901), William McKinley, another Ohioan, attended the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. During
the reception, he was assassinated while shaking hands with some of the guests. John F. Kennedy was assassinated
in 1963 in Dallas only three years after his election.
Three years after his election in 1920, Warren G, Harding died in office. Although it was never proved, many
believe he was poisoned. Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected four times (1932, 1936, 1940 and 1944), the only man to
serve so long a term. He had contracted polio in 1921 and eventually died of the illness in 1945.

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Ronald Reagan, who was elected in 1980 and reelected four years later, suffered an assassination attempt but
did not succumb to the assassin's bullets. He was the first to break the long chain of unfortunate events. Will the
candidate in the election of 2020 also be as lucky?

72. The word "inauguration" in the first paragraph means most nearly the same as ________.
73.
74.
75.
76.
77.
78.
79.

A. acceptance speech
B. election
C. swearing-in ceremony
D. campaign
All of the following presidents were assassinated EXCEPT ________.
A. John F. Kennedy
B. Franklin D. Roosevelt
C. Abraham Lincoln
D. James A. Garfield
All of the following were election years EXCEPT ________.
A. 1960
B. 1888
C. 1930
D.1824
How many presidents elected in years ending in zero since 1840 have died in office?

A. 7
B. 5
C. 4
D. 3
The word "whom" in the second paragraph refers to ________.
A. Garfield
B. McKinley
C. a Union army general D. Garfield's assassin
The word "assassinated" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ________
A. murdered
B. decorated
C. honored
D. sickened
How long did Warren G, Harding work as a president?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years
In the third paragraph, "contracted" is closest in meaning to ________.
A. communicated about
B. developed
C. agree about
D. notified

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions below
After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man. However, he foresaw its
universally destructive powers too late. Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the inventor of dynamite, so in
1895, just two weeks before his death, he created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to people who had made
worthwhile contributions to mankind. Originally there were five awards: literature, physics, chemistry, medicine,
and peace. Economics was added in 1968, just sixty-seven years after the first awards ceremony. Nobel's original

legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used for the awards which vary from
$30,000 to $125,000. Every year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death, the awards (gold medal,
illuminated diploma, and money) are presented to the winners. Sometimes politics plays an important role in the
judges' decisions. Americans have won numerous science awards, but relatively few literature prizes. No awards
were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War II. Some people have won two prizes, but this is
rare; others have shared their prizes. No awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War
11. Some people have won two prizes, but this is rare; others have shared their prizes.

80. What is the main idea of this passage?

81.
82.
83.
84.

A. Alfred Nobel became very rich when he invented dynamite.
B. Alfred Nobel created awards in six categories for contributions to humanity.
C. Alfred Nobel left all of his money to science
D. Alfred Nobel made a lasting contribution to humanity
The word "foresaw" in the first paragraph is nearest in meaning to ________.
A. prevailed
B. postponed
C. prevented
D. predicted
In how many fields are prizes bestowed?
A. 2
B. 5
C.6
D. 10
In the first paragraph, "worthwhile" is closest in meaning to ________.

A. economic
B. prestigious
C. trivial
D. valuable
In which area have Americans received the most awards?
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A. Literature
B. Peace
C. Economics
D. Science
85. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ________.
A. Awards vary in monetary value
B. ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel's invention
C. Politics plays an important role in selecting the winners
D. A few individuals have won two awards
86. How much money did Nobel leaves for the prizes?
A. $30,000
B. $125,000
C. $155,000
D. from $30,000 to $125,000
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage.
What sort of job should you look for? Much depends on your long-term aim. You need to ask (46)______ whether
you want to specialize in a particular field, work your way up to higher levels of responsibility or (47)______ of
your current employment into a broader field.
This job will be studied very carefully when you send your letter of (48)______ for your next job. It should show
evidence of serious career planning. Most important, it should extend you, develop you and give you increasing
responsibility. Incidentally, if the travel bug is biting, now is the time to pack up and go. You can do temporary
work for a (49)______ ; when you return, pick up where you (50)______ left off and get the second job.

Incidentally: unexpectedly; pack up: stop
87. A. yourself
B. if
C. oneself
D. you
88. A. into
B. off
C. out
D. over
89. A. applicants
B. application
C. form
D. employment
90. A. day
B. time
C. ages
D. while
91. A. have
B. are
C. should
D. may

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KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Mã đề: 346

GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
92. Their classmates are writing letters of acceptance.
A. confirmation
B. agree
C. refusal
D. admission
93. My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A. be optimistic
B. be pessimistic
C. be confident
D. be smart
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
94. Our parents join hands to give us a nice house and a happy home.
A. deal with
B. manage
C. help together
D. work together
95. Considering peasants make up nearly 80% of Vietnam's population.
A. farmers
B. economists
C. professors
D. specialists
Choose the sentence that is closest in the meaning to the root one.
96. That book / very thick / belong / younger sister.
A. That book, what is very thick, belongs to my younger sister.
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B. That book, that is very thick, belongs to my younger sister.
C. That book, which is very thick, belongs to my younger sister.
D. That book, which is very thick, belongs my younger sister.
97. Vietnam / almost / students / stay / universities / for / four / five / years.
A. At Vietnam, almost students stay in universities for four or five years.
B. In Vietnam, almost students stay at universities for four or five years.
C. In Vietnam, almost students stay for four or five years at universities.
D. Almost students stay at universities in Vietnam for four or five years.
98. My sister is often sick because she doesn’t do physical exercise.
A. If my sister does physical exercise, she won’t often be sick.
B. If my sister isn’t physical exercise, she does sick.
C. If my sister did physical exercise, she wouldn’t often be sick.
D. If my sister wasn’t physical exercise, she would do sick.
99. The man who is speaking to John is my brother.
A. The man spoke to John is my brother.
B. The man spoken to John is my brother.
C. The man is speaking to John is my brother.
D. The man speaking to John is my brother.
100.
“Do you believe in what the boy says, Mary?” said Tom.
A. Tom asked Mary to believe in what the boy said.
B. Tom asked Mary if she believed in what the boy said.
C. Tom said that Mary believed in what the boy said.
D. Tom asked Mary whether she believes in what the boy says.
Choose the word, phrase or sentence a, b, c or d that best completes each unfinished sentence.
101.
GCSEs are often a requirement for taking A-levels, a common type of university
_______ requirement.

A. entrance
B. enclose
C. attendance
D. assessment

102.

She is a slow student. She seems to be unable to concentrate on anything in

_______.
A. particular

B. particularly
C. particularity
D. particularize
103.
An 'A-level' in Mathematics or a/ an _______ qualification, is normally required.
A. equal
B. same
C. equivalent
D. like
104.
People_____ can speak English can be understood in many countries.
A. whose
B. who
C. whom
D. which
105.
“...........................” “Yes. Do you have any shirts?”
A. Could you do me a favour?

B. Oh, dear. What a nice shirt!
C. May I help you?
D. White, please.
106.
Fred's yearly income _____ since he _____ professions.
A. nearly tripled - changed
B. nearly tripled - has changed
C. has nearly tripled - changed
D. was tripled - changed
107.
Jan appears _______ some weight. Has she been ill?
A. having lost
B. having been lost
C. to have lost
D. to have been lost
108.
A skilled _____ will help candidates feel relaxed.
A. interview
B. interviewing
C. interviewee
D. interviewer
109.
The water will be further polluted unless some measures ___________.
A. will be taken
B. are taken
C. were taken
D. had been taken
110.
If I ______ a lot of money, I'd definitely stop working.
A. win

B. won
C. would won
D. had won
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111.

“Thank you for taking the time to come here in person.” “...........................”
A. It’s my pleasure.
B. I don’t know what time that person comes.
C. I’d love to come. What time?
D. Do you have time for some gossip?
112.
That machine is useless. It ________not been used for a long time
A. is
B. was
C. did
D. has
113.
Beethoven's Fifth Symphony _______ next weekend.
A. is going to be performed
B. has been performed
C. will be performing
D. will have performed
114.
If you don’t work much harder, you won’t pass the exam.
_ Unless you__________much harder, you__________the exam.
A. work / will pass
B. don’t work / will pass C. don’t work / won’t pass D. work / won’t pass

PHONETICS:
Choose the word whose main stress is put differently from that of the others in the group.
115. A. reduce
B. retail
C. repair
D. relate
116. A. advertise
B. qualify
C. recommend
D. interview
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
117. A. future
B. resume
C. pressure
D. enthusiasm
118. A. honest
B. humour
C. honour
D. hour
Choose the underlined part in each sentence that should be corrected.
119. The manager sent on his new striker, whose scored a brilliant goal.
A
B
C
D
120. No one has said anything would persuade me to change my mind.
A
B
C

D
121. It took them at least two months learning how to pronounce these words.
A
B
C
D
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions below
In the United States, presidential elections are held in years evenly divisible by four (1888, 1900, 1964, etc.).
Since 1840, American presidents elected in years ending with zero have died in office, with one exception. William
H. Harrison, the man who served the shortest term, died of pneumonia only several weeks after his inauguration.
Abraham Lincoln was one of four presidents who were assassinated. He was elected in 1860, and his
untimely death came just five years later. James A. Garfield, a former Union army general from Ohio, was shot
during his first year in office (1881) by a man to whom he wouldn't give a job. While in his second term of office
(1901), William McKinley, another Ohioan, attended the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. During
the reception, he was assassinated while shaking hands with some of the guests. John F. Kennedy was assassinated
in 1963 in Dallas only three years after his election.
Three years after his election in 1920, Warren G, Harding died in office. Although it was never proved, many
believe he was poisoned. Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected four times (1932, 1936, 1940 and 1944), the only man to
serve so long a term. He had contracted polio in 1921 and eventually died of the illness in 1945.
Ronald Reagan, who was elected in 1980 and reelected four years later, suffered an assassination attempt but
did not succumb to the assassin's bullets. He was the first to break the long chain of unfortunate events. Will the
candidate in the election of 2020 also be as lucky?

122. All of the following were election years EXCEPT ________.
123.

A. 1960
B. 1824
C.1888
D. 1930

How many presidents elected in years ending in zero since 1840 have died in office?
A. 7
B. 5
C. 4
D. 3
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124. The word "inauguration" in the first paragraph means most nearly the same as ________.
125.
126.
127.
128.
129.

A. election
B. swearing-in ceremony C. acceptance speech
D. campaign
All of the following presidents were assassinated EXCEPT ________.
A. Franklin D. Roosevelt
B. John F. Kennedy
C. Abraham Lincoln
D. James A. Garfield
The word "whom" in the second paragraph refers to ________.
A. Garfield
B. McKinley
C. a Union army general D. Garfield's assassin
The word "assassinated" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ________
A. murdered
B. decorated

C. honored
D. sickened
In the third paragraph, "contracted" is closest in meaning to ________.
A. communicated about
B. developed
C. agree about
D. notified
How long did Warren G, Harding work as a president?
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions below
After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man. However, he foresaw its
universally destructive powers too late. Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the inventor of dynamite, so in
1895, just two weeks before his death, he created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to people who had made
worthwhile contributions to mankind. Originally there were five awards: literature, physics, chemistry, medicine,
and peace. Economics was added in 1968, just sixty-seven years after the first awards ceremony. Nobel's original
legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used for the awards which vary from
$30,000 to $125,000. Every year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death, the awards (gold medal,
illuminated diploma, and money) are presented to the winners. Sometimes politics plays an important role in the
judges' decisions. Americans have won numerous science awards, but relatively few literature prizes. No awards
were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War II. Some people have won two prizes, but this is
rare; others have shared their prizes. No awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War
11. Some people have won two prizes, but this is rare; others have shared their prizes.

130. The word "foresaw" in the first paragraph is nearest in meaning to ________.
A. prevailed

B. predicted

C. prevented

D. postponed

131. In which area have Americans received the most awards?
132.

133.
134.
135.
136.

A. Science
B. Peace
C. Economics
D. Literature
All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ________.
A. Awards vary in monetary value
B. A few individuals have won two awards
C. Politics plays an important role in selecting the winners
D. ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel's invention
In how many fields are prizes bestowed?
A. 2
B. 5
C.10
D. 6
In the first paragraph, "worthwhile" is closest in meaning to ________.
A. economic

B. valuable
C. trivial
D. prestigious
How much money did Nobel leaves for the prizes?
A. $30,000
B. $125,000
C. $155,000
D. from $30,000 to $125,000
What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Alfred Nobel became very rich when he invented dynamite.
B. Alfred Nobel created awards in six categories for contributions to humanity.
C. Alfred Nobel left all of his money to science
D. Alfred Nobel made a lasting contribution to humanity
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Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage.
What sort of job should you look for? Much depends on your long-term aim. You need to ask (46)______ whether
you want to specialize in a particular field, work your way up to higher levels of responsibility or (47)______ of
your current employment into a broader field.
This job will be studied very carefully when you send your letter of (48)______ for your next job. It should show
evidence of serious career planning. Most important, it should extend you, develop you and give you increasing
responsibility. Incidentally, if the travel bug is biting, now is the time to pack up and go. You can do temporary
work for a (49)______ ; when you return, pick up where you (50)______ left off and get the second job.
Incidentally: unexpectedly; pack up: stop
137. A. you
B. yourself
C. oneself
D. if
138. A. out

B. off
C. into
D. over
139. A. applicants
B. form
C. application
D. employment
140. A. day
B. time
C. while
D. ages
141. A. are
B. have
C. should
D. may

Tan Phong High school
ĐỀ THI THỬ LẦN 2
(Đề thi có 4 trang)

KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Mã đề: 459

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage.
What sort of job should you look for? Much depends on your long-term aim. You need to ask (1)______ whether
you want to specialize in a particular field, work your way up to higher levels of responsibility or (2)______ of your
current employment into a broader field.
This job will be studied very carefully when you send your letter of (3)______ for your next job. It should show

evidence of serious career planning. Most important, it should extend you, develop you and give you increasing
responsibility. Incidentally, if the travel bug is biting, now is the time to pack up and go. You can do temporary
work for a (4)______ ; when you return, pick up where you (5)______ left off and get the second job.
Incidentally: unexpectedly; pack up: stop
142. A. you
B. if
C. oneself
D. yourself
143. A. out
B. off
C. into
D. over
144. A. applicants
B. application
C. form
D. employment
145. A. day
B. time
C. while
D. ages
146. A. are
B. have
C. should
D. may
GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY
Choose the underlined part in each sentence that should be corrected.
147. The manager sent on his new striker, whose scored a brilliant goal.
A
B
C

D
148. No one has said anything would persuade me to change my mind.
A
B
C
D
149. It took them at least two months learning how to pronounce these words.
A
B
C
D
Choose the word, phrase or sentence a, b, c or d that best completes each unfinished sentence.
150.
She is a slow student. She seems to be unable to concentrate on anything in
_______.
A. particular
B. particularly
C. particularity
D. particularize
151.
An 'A-level' in Mathematics or a/ an _______ qualification, is normally required.
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A. equal

B. same
C. equivalent
D. like
152.

Beethoven's Fifth Symphony _______ next weekend.
A. is going to be performed
B. has been performed
C. will be performing
D. will have performed
153.
If you don’t work much harder, you won’t pass the exam.
_ Unless you__________much harder, you__________the exam.
A. work / will pass
B. don’t work / will pass C. don’t work / won’t pass D. work / won’t pass
154.
“Thank you for taking the time to come here in person.” “...........................”
A. It’s my pleasure.
B. I don’t know what time that person comes.
C. I’d love to come. What time?
D. Do you have time for some gossip?
155.
“...........................” “Yes. Do you have any shirts?”
A. Could you do me a favour?
B. Oh, dear. What a nice shirt!
C. May I help you?
D. White, please.
156.
Jan appears _______ some weight. Has she been ill?
A. having lost
B. having been lost
C. to have lost
D. to have been lost
157.
Fred's yearly income _____ since he _____ professions.

A. nearly tripled - changed
B. nearly tripled - has changed
C. has nearly tripled - changed
D. was tripled - changed
158.
GCSEs are often a requirement for taking A-levels, a common type of university
_______ requirement.
A. entrance
B. enclose
C. attendance
D. assessment
159.
A skilled _____ will help candidates feel relaxed.
A. interview
B. interviewing
C. interviewee
D. interviewer
160.
The water will be further polluted unless some measures ___________.
A. will be taken
B. are taken
C. were taken
D. had been taken
161.
If I ______ a lot of money, I'd definitely stop working.
A. win
B. won
C. would won
D. had won
162.

That machine is useless. It ________not been used for a long time
A. is
B. was
C. did
D. has
163.
This room__________since I was born.
A. has been painted
B. was painted
C. painted
D. has painted
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
164.
Our parents join hands to give us a nice house and a happy home.
A. deal with
B. manage
C. help together
D. work together
165.
Considering peasants make up nearly 80% of Vietnam's population.
A. specialists
B. economists
C. professors
D. farmers
Choose the sentence that is closest in the meaning to the root one.
166. “Do you believe in what the boy says, Mary?” said Tom.
A. Tom asked Mary to believe in what the boy said.
B. Tom asked Mary if she believed in what the boy said.
C. Tom said that Mary believed in what the boy said.

D. Tom asked Mary whether she believes in what the boy says.
167. My sister is often sick because she doesn’t do physical exercise.
A. If my sister does physical exercise, she won’t often be sick.
B. If my sister isn’t physical exercise, she does sick.
C. If my sister did physical exercise, she wouldn’t often be sick.
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168.

169.

170.

D. If my sister wasn’t physical exercise, she would do sick.
The man who is speaking to John is my brother.
A. The man spoke to John is my brother.
B. The man spoken to John is my brother.
C. The man is speaking to John is my brother.
D. The man speaking to John is my brother.
Vietnam / almost / students / stay / universities / for / four / five / years.
A. At Vietnam, almost students stay in universities for four or five years.
B. In Vietnam, almost students stay at universities for four or five years.
C. In Vietnam, almost students stay for four or five years at universities.
D. Almost students stay at universities in Vietnam for four or five years.
That book / very thick / belong / younger sister.
A. That book, what is very thick, belongs to my younger sister.
B. That book, that is very thick, belongs to my younger sister.
C. That book, which is very thick, belongs to my younger sister.
D. That book, which is very thick, belongs my younger sister.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
171.
Their classmates are writing letters of acceptance.
A. confirmation
B. agree
C. refusal
D. admission
172.
My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A. be optimistic
B. be pessimistic
C. be confident
D. be smart
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions below
In the United States, presidential elections are held in years evenly divisible by four (1888, 1900, 1964, etc.).
Since 1840, American presidents elected in years ending with zero have died in office, with one exception. William
H. Harrison, the man who served the shortest term, died of pneumonia only several weeks after his inauguration.
Abraham Lincoln was one of four presidents who were assassinated. He was elected in 1860, and his
untimely death came just five years later. James A. Garfield, a former Union army general from Ohio, was shot
during his first year in office (1881) by a man to whom he wouldn't give a job. While in his second term of office
(1901), William McKinley, another Ohioan, attended the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. During
the reception, he was assassinated while shaking hands with some of the guests. John F. Kennedy was assassinated
in 1963 in Dallas only three years after his election.
Three years after his election in 1920, Warren G, Harding died in office. Although it was never proved, many
believe he was poisoned. Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected four times (1932, 1936, 1940 and 1944), the only man to
serve so long a term. He had contracted polio in 1921 and eventually died of the illness in 1945.
Ronald Reagan, who was elected in 1980 and reelected four years later, suffered an assassination attempt but
did not succumb to the assassin's bullets. He was the first to break the long chain of unfortunate events. Will the

candidate in the election of 2020 also be as lucky?

173. All of the following were election years EXCEPT ________.
174.
175.
176.

A. 1960
B. 1930
C.1888
D.1824
How many presidents elected in years ending in zero since 1840 have died in office?
A. 7
B. 5
C. 4
D. 3
The word "inauguration" in the first paragraph means most nearly the same as ________.
A. election
B. acceptance speech
C. swearing-in ceremony
D. campaign
All of the following presidents were assassinated EXCEPT ________.
A. John F. Kennedy
B. Franklin D. Roosevelt
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177.
178.
179.

180.

C. Abraham Lincoln
D. James A. Garfield
The word "whom" in the second paragraph refers to ________.
A. Garfield
B. Garfield's assassin
C. a Union army general D. McKinley
The word "assassinated" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ________
A. murdered
B. decorated
C. honored
D. sickened
In the third paragraph, "contracted" is closest in meaning to ________.
A. communicated about
B. developed
C. agree about
D. notified
How long did Warren G, Harding work as a president?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years

PHONETICS:
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
181. A. future
B. resume
C. pressure
D. enthusiasm

182. A. honest
B. humour
C. honour
D. hour
Choose the word whose main stress is put differently from that of the others in the group.
183. A. reduce
B. retail
C. repair
D. relate
184. A. advertise
B. qualify
C. recommend
D. interview
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions below
After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man. However, he foresaw its
universally destructive powers too late. Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the inventor of dynamite, so in
1895, just two weeks before his death, he created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to people who had made
worthwhile contributions to mankind. Originally there were five awards: literature, physics, chemistry, medicine,
and peace. Economics was added in 1968, just sixty-seven years after the first awards ceremony. Nobel's original
legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used for the awards which vary from
$30,000 to $125,000. Every year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death, the awards (gold medal,
illuminated diploma, and money) are presented to the winners. Sometimes politics plays an important role in the
judges' decisions. Americans have won numerous science awards, but relatively few literature prizes. No awards
were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War II. Some people have won two prizes, but this is
rare; others have shared their prizes. No awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War
11. Some people have won two prizes, but this is rare; others have shared their prizes.

185. The word "foresaw" in the first paragraph is nearest in meaning to ________.
186.
187.

188.
189.
190.

A. prevailed
B. postponed
C. prevented
D. predicted
In which area have Americans received the most awards?
A. Literature
B. Peace
C. Economics
D. Science
All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ________.
A. Awards vary in monetary value
B. ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel's invention
C. Politics plays an important role in selecting the winners
D. A few individuals have won two awards
In how many fields are prizes bestowed?
A. 2
B. 5
C.6
D. 10
In the first paragraph, "worthwhile" is closest in meaning to ________.
A. economic
B. prestigious
C. trivial
D. valuable
How much money did Nobel leaves for the prizes?

A. $30,000
B. $125,000
C. $155,000
D. from $30,000 to $125,000
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191. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Alfred Nobel became very rich when he invented dynamite.
B. Alfred Nobel created awards in six categories for contributions to humanity.
C. Alfred Nobel left all of his money to science
D. Alfred Nobel made a lasting contribution to humanity

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