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KỲ THI THPTQG – Năm học 2016-2017

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose
underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following
questions.
Question 1: A. energy
B. gain
C. gesture
D. village
Question 2: A. population
B. nation
C. question
D. station
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from
the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. compete
B. finish
C. expect
D. invent
Question 4: A. develop
B. endanger
C. advertise
D. derive
Question 5: A. community
B. certificate
C. authority
D. mathematics

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that
best completes each unfinished sentence.
Question 6: We are going to _________.
A. get our house being redecorated B. have our house be redecorated
C. have our house to be redecorated D. have our house redecorated
Question 7: So little _________ about mathematics that the lecture was completely beyond
me.
A. I have known B. I knew
C. do I know
D. did I know
Question 8: His letter is full of mistakes. He _________ the mistakes carefully before
sending it.
A. must have checked
B. should have checked
C. can have checked
D. could have
checked
Question 9: The girls and flowers _________ he painted were vivid.
A. whom
B. that
C. which
D. who
Question 10:Would John be angry if I _________ his bicycle without asking?
A. had taken
B. take
C. took
D. would take
Question 11: Although he was _________, he agreed to play tennis with me.
A. exhaustive
B. exhausting

C. exhausted
D. exhaustion
Question 12: I really regret _________ your feeling when I asked you such a silly question.
A. to hurt
B. hurt
C. hurts
D. hurting
Question 13: Don’t worry. We’ll have to wait a little longer because I’m sure he will
_________.
A. turn down
B. turn up
C. turn in
D. turn into
Question 14: He is very worried _________ his new job because he is not quite prepared
_________ working.
A. about / for
B. in / at
C. to / off
D. on / over
Question 15: The salesman left a good _________ on his customers.
A. expression
B. idea
C. impression
D. belief
Question 16: Women’s employment rate is getting _________.
A. high and high B. higher and higher
C. high and higher D.
higher and the highest
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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 17: Laura: “What a lovely house you have!” – Mary: “_________”
A. Thank you. Hope you will drop in. B. No problem
C. Of course not, it’s not costly
D. Thanks. I think so
Question 18: Maria: “I’m taking my end-of-term examination tomorrow.” - Sarah:
“_________”
A. Good luck
B. Good chance C. Good day
D. Good time
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 19: Mrs Stevens, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend
the festivities
A
B
C
D
Question 20: The Smiths are very proud of that their son always gets high marks in his
courses.
A
B
C
D
Question 21: Hardly did he enter the room when all the lights went out.
A
B
C

D
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: We’d better hurry up if we want to get there in time.
A. lie down
B. slow down
C. speed up
D. turn down
Question 23: We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings. That is
why we do not want to leave.
A. possessed by the surroundings
C. haunted by the
surroundings
B. planted many trees in the surroundings
D. loved the surroundings
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: My parents always disapproved of my smoking. They even told me once it
would stop me growing taller.
A. objected to
B. supported
C. denied
D. refused
Question 25: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.
A. ease
B. attraction
C. consideration D. speculation
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 often share my secrets with my sister.

A. It was my sister whom I often share secrets with.
B. It is my sister that I often share secrets.
C. It is my sister I often share secrets with.
D. It is my sister with whom I often share secrets.
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Question 27: My mother is very busy at work but she takes good care of her children.
A. In spite of being busy at work, my mother takes good care of her children.
B. My mother takes good care of her children but she is very busy at work.
C. Though my mother was very busy at work my mother took good care of her
children.
D. Although my mother was very busy at work she did not take good care of her
children.
Question 28: “You’d better think carefully before applying for that job,” she said to me.
A. She suggested thinking carefully before applying for the job.
B. She wants me to think carefully before applying for the job.
C. She asks me to think carefully before applying for the job.
D. She advised me to think carefully before applying for the job.
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: Sue lives in this house. The house is opposite my house.
A. Sue lives in this house, which is opposite mine.
B. Sue lives in this house which is opposite mine.
C. Sue lives in this house, that is opposite mine.
D. Sue lives in this house, who is opposite mine.
Question 30: Anne started studying non-verbal forms of communication three years ago.
She’s still learning now.
A. Anne is studying non-verbal forms of communication in three years’ time.
B. It’s three years since Anne studied non-verbal forms of communication.

C. Anne has been studied non-verbal forms of communication for three years.
D. Anne has studied non-verbal forms of communication for some time.
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.
In the 1960s the women’s liberation movement (31) _____ suddenly into the public
consciousness and quickly grew into (32) _____ largest social movement in the history of
the United States. Women’s liberation movement was a continuation of the 19th century
women’s rights movement. The movement’s major achievement has included not only
legal, economic, and political gains (33) _____ also has changed the ways in which people
live, dress, dream of their future, and make a living. About health, for example, many male
physicians and hospital have made major improvements in the treatment of women; more
and more women have become doctors and succeeded (34) _____ their medical research;
and diseases such as breast cancer, which affects many women, now receive better funding
and treatment, thanks to women’s efforts. Feminists have insisted that violence against
women become a political issue. The women’s liberation movement has also made changes
in education: curricula and textbooks have been written to promote equal opportunity for
girls and women; more and more female students are admitted to universities and
professional schools.
The women’s liberation movement brought about a radical change in society (35)
_____ it took a decade for the movement to reach women’s awareness.
Question 31: A. dated

B. originated

C. introduced

D. burst
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Question 32: A. a
Question 33: A. with
Question 34: A. in
Question 35: A. because

B. an
B. either
B. to
B. if only

C. the
C. and
C. for
C. as

D. Ø
D. but
D. with
D. although

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.
Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child’s upbringing can give
it the ability to do outstandingly well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius
and say that it is simply something a person is born with. Others, however, argue that the
potential for great achievement can be developed. The truth lies somewhere between these
two extremes.
It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will
increase a child’s ability to do well. However, this ability will be fully realized only with
the right upbringing and opportunities. As one psychologist says, “To have a fast car, you

need both a good engine and fuel.”
Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of
identical twins that were separated shortly after birth and brought up by different parents.
They found that achievement was based on intelligence, and later influenced by the child’s
environment.
One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a normal
upbringing, and performed well. The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely
supportive parents and given every possible opportunity to develop its abilities. That twin,
though starting out with the same degree of intelligence as the other, performed even
better.
This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability. The more favorable the
environment, the more a child’s intelligence and ability are developed. However, there is
no link between intelligence and the socioeconomic level of a child’s family. In other
words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as this does not affect
intelligence.
Gifted people cannot be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them.
One professor of music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years
earlier than ordinary performers, often because their parents had recognized their ability.
These musicians then needed at least ten years’ hard work and training in order to reach the
level they were capable of attaining.
People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice:

Marry an intelligent person.

Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents.

Start a child’s education early but avoid pushing the child too hard.

Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instruments is
essential for a child who wants to become an outstanding musician.

Question 36: The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ______.
A. an expensive education
B. good musical instruments
C. parental support and encouragement
D. wealthy and loving
parents
Question 37: The word “others” in the first paragraph refers to ______.
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A. parents
B. psychologists C. children
D. geniuses
Question 38: When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that
______.
A. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement
B. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
C. ability depends both on intelligence and on environment
D. different twins generally have different levels of ability.
Question 39: Scientists chose twins for their study because ______.
A. each twin has the same environment as his/her twin
B. they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing
C. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities
D. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
Question 40: How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their
development?
A. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured.
B. They practice playing their instruments for many years.
C. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas.
D. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic.

Question 41: The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow ______.
A. their own interests
B. their parent’s interests
C. their interests in musical instruments
D. only their interests in
computer games
Question 42: When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid ______.
A. pushing their children too hard.
B. letting them play their own way
C. permitting them to follow their own interests
D. starting their education at an early age
Question 43: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ______.
A. educational development depends completely on economic well-being
B. a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
C. to become successful, a child needs both intelligence and development
D. studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure
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.
In the world today, particular in the two most industrialized areas, North America
and Europe, recycling is the big news. People are talking about it, practicing it, and
discovering new ways to be sensitive to the environment. Recycling means finding ways to
use products a second time. The motto of the recycling movement is “Reduce, Reuse,
Recycle”.
The first step is to reduce garbage. In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister
packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings. A hamburger from a fast food restaurant
comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box and a bag. All that packaging is wasted
resources. People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and
utensils. Another way to reduce waste is to buy high-quality products. When low-quality
appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more
resources and more energy. For example, if a customer buys a high-quality appliance that

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can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message. In the same way, if
a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important
message to the manufacturers. To reduce garbage, the throw-away must stop.
The second step is to reuse. It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable
bottles. After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the stores. The
manufacturers of the drinks collect bottles, wash them, and then fill them again. The
energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved. In some parts of the world, returning
bottles for money is a common practice. In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively
little glass and plastic from throw-away bottles.
The third step being environmentally sensitive is to recycle. Spent motor oil can be
cleaned and used again. Aluminum cans are expensive to make. It takes the same amount
of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours. When
people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world’s
precious resources.
Question 44: Which area is considered one of the most industrialized?
A. South America B. Middle East
C. Europe
D. Asia
Question 45: What does the word “sensitive” means?
A. cautious
B. logical
C. responding
D. friendly
Question 46: It is a waste when customers buy low-quality products because _______.
A. they have to be repaired many times.
B. they will soon throw
them away

C. customers always change their idea
D. they are very cheap.
Question 47: What is the topic of the passage?
A. How to live sensitively to the environment
B. How to reduce garbage disposal
C. What is involved in the recycling movement
D. What people understand the term “recycle”
Question 48: People can do the following to reduce waste EXCEPT _______.
A. buy high-quality products
B. buy simply-wrapped things
C. reuse cups and utensils
D. buy more hamburgers
Question 49: What best describe the process of reuse?
A. The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed.
B. The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again.
C. The bottles are washed, returned filled again and collected.
D. The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed.
Question 50: What are the two things mentioned as examples of recycling?
A. TV sets and aluminum cans.
B. Hamburger wrappings and spent motor oil.
C. Aluminum cans and plastic wrappings.
D. Aluminum cans and
spent motor oil.

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ĐỀ THAM KHẢO SỐ 2
KỲ THI THPTQG – Năm học 2016-2017
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from
the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. capture B. ensure
C. pleasure
D. picture
Question 2: A. maintenance
B. optimist
C. contribution
D.
heritage
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose
underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following
questions
Question 3: A. primary B. typist
C. physics
D. system
Question 4: A. naked
B. cooked
C. announced
D. booked
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that
best completes each unfinished sentence
Question 5: “I would rather you ________ in this departure lounge.”
A. don’t smoke
B. didn’t smoke C. not to smoke D. not smoke
Question 6: It was reported that neither the passengers nor the driver ________ in the
vehicle accident.
A. have been injured

B. was injured
C. were injured
D. are
injured
Question 7: Anna is holding her shopping bag with one hand and turning the door handle
with ________.
A. the other
B. another
C. others
D. other
Question 8: ________ more carefully, he wouldn’t have had the accident yesterday.
A. If Peter driven B. If had Peter driven
C. Had Peter driven
D. Unless Peter had driven
Question 9: “________ I be here by 6 o’clock?” –“No, you ________”
A. Shall / mightn’t
B. Might / won’t C. Will / mayn’t D.
Must / needn’t
Question 10: The preparations ________ by the time the guests ________.
A. had been finished / arrived
B. have finished / arrived
C. had finished / were arriving
D. have been finished / were arrived
Question 11: It is a ________.
A. blue polyester sleeping bag
B. polyester sleeping blue bag
C. blue sleeping polyester bag
D. sleeping blue polyester bag
Question 12: The woman asked ________ get lunch at school.
A. can the children

B. whether the children could
C. if the children can
D. could the children
Question 13: The government was finally_________ by a minor scandal
A. taken down
B. brought down C. put back
D. pull down
Question 14: The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Thomas _________ a good
answer.
A. keep pace with B. put up with
C. came up with D. made way for
Question 15: A/an _________ is an official document stating that you have passed an
examination, completed a course, or achieved some necessary qualifications.
A. certificate
B. requirement
C. education
D. test
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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 16: As Mrs. Anderson gets older, she wants to travel less.
A. Older Mrs. Anderson gets, less she wants to travel.
B. The older Mrs. Anderson gets, she wants to travel less.
C. The older Mrs. Anderson gets, the less she wants to travel.
D. Mrs. Anderson gets older, the less she wants to travel.
Question 17: People are not allowed to take photos of the interior of the museum.
A. No one has ever taken a photo inside the museum.
B. Taking photographs inside the museum is strictly forbidden.

C. Taking pictures inside the museum is internally allowed.
D. Taking photos of the exterior of the museum is not allowed.
Question 18: Because the evidence was withheld, the prisoner was found guilty.
A. Had the evidence been presented, the prisoner wouldn’t have been found guilty.
B. If the evidence was presented, the prisoner wouldn’t be found guilty.
C. The prisoner was found guilty due to the evidence.
D. Because he withheld the evidence, the prisoner was found guilty.
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 19: Her husband died. When she heard the news, she fainted.
A. On hearing the news of her dead husband, she fainted.
B. When hearing the news from her dead husband, she fainted.
C. On hearing the news of her husband’s death, she fainted.
D. When she heard the deadly news of her husband, she fainted.
Question 20: Rather than disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye.
A. I disturbed the meeting because I said goodbye.
B. I would rather disturb the meeting than leave without saying goodbye.
C. The meeting was disturbed as I left saying goodbye.
D. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.
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 21: A: “How’s life?” – B: “_________.”
A. Sure
B. Not too bad, but very busy
C. Very well, thank you
D. Pleased to meet you
Question 22: A: “Thank you for the lovely present.” – B: “_________.”
A. Go ahead
B. Not at all
C. Come on

D. I’m pleased you like it
Question 23: A: “Congratulations! You did great.” – B: “_________.
A. It’s nice of you to say so.
B. It’s my pleasure.
C. You’re welcome.
D. That’s okay.
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 24: Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the
world.
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A. variety
B. changes
C. conservation D. number
Question 25: Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school.
A. agitation
B. tranquility
C. composure
D. contentment
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 26: My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A. be optimistic B. be pessimistic
C. be confident
D. be smart
Question 27: It was apparent from her face that she was really upset.
A. obvious
B. indistinct

C. transparent
D. evident
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correcting in order for each of the following sentences to be correct.
Question 28: It would have been better if you wouldn’t have argued with him last night.
A
B
C
D
Question 29: The last payment shouldn’t make until all the work has been completed and
checked.
A
B
C
D
Question 30: They climbed up to the top of a large rock, from that they got a good view.
A
B
C
D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
Since the world has become industrialized, there has been an increase in the number
of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction. Bengal tigers,
for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2300
and by the year 2025, their population is estimated to be down to zero. What is alarming
about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost
entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not interested in material gain but
in personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is part of what is
causing the problem of extinction. Animals like the Bengal tiger, as well as other

endangered species, are a valuable part of the world’s ecosystem. International laws
protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival, and the survival of our
planet.
Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways.
Some countries, in order to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land
to animal reserves. They, then charge admission to help defray the costs of maintaining the
parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support. With the
money they get, they can invest equipment and patrols to protect the animals. Another
solution that is an attempt to stem the tide of animal extinction is an international boycott
of products made from endangered species. This seems fairly effective, but will not by
itself, prevent animals from being hunted and killed.
Question 31: What is the main topic of the passage?
A. problems with industrialization
B. international boycotts
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C. the Bengal tiger
D. endangered species
Question 32: Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “alarming” in the
first paragraph?
A. distressing
B. gripping
C. serious
D. dangerous
Question 33: The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast
_______.
A. a comparison and a contrast
B. a statement and an illustration
C. a problem and a solution

D. a specific and general information
Question 34: What does the word “This” in the first paragraph refer to?
A. poachers who seek personal gratification
B. sources that may not be
accurate
C. Bengal tigers that are decreasing D. endangered species that are increasing
Question 35: The word “defray” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to which
of the following?
A. raise
B. lower
C. make an investment toward
D. make a payment on
Question 36: The author uses the phrase “stem the tide” in the second paragraph to mean
_______.
A. stop
B. save
C. tax
D. touch
Question 37: Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?
A. vindictive
B. forgiving
C. concerned
D. surprised
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
Foot racing is a popular activity in the United States. Foot racing is seen not only as
a competitive sport but also as a way to exercise, to enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded
people, and to donate money to a good cause. Through serious runners may spend months
training to compete, other runners and walkers might not train at all. Those not competing
to win might run in an effort to beat their own time or simply to enjoy the fun and exercise.

People of all ages, from those of less than one year (who may be pushed in strollers) to
those in their eighties, enter into this sport. The races are held on city streets, on college
campuses, through parks, and in suburban areas, and they are commonly 5 to 10 kilometers
in length.
The largest foot race in the world is the 12-kilometer Bay to Breakers race that is
held in San Francisco every spring. This race begins on the east side of the city near San
Francisco Bay and ends on the west side at the Pacific Ocean. There may be 80,000 or
more people running in this race through the streets and hills of San Francisco. In the front
are the serious runners who compete to win and who might finish in as little as 34 minutes.
Behind them are the thousands who take several hours to finish. In the back of the race are
those who dress in costumes and come just for fun. One year there was a group of men
who dressed like Elvis Presley, and another group consisted of firefighters who were tied
together in a long line and who were carrying a fire hose. There was even a bridal party, in
which the bride was dressed in a long white gown and the groom wore a tuxedo. The bride
and groom threw flowers to bystanders, and they were actually married at some point
along the route.
Question 38: The main purpose of this passage is to _______.
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A. clarify the popularity of foot races B. describe a popular activity
C. make fun of runners in costume
D. encourage people to exercise
Question 39: The word “camaraderie” in the first paragraph could be best replaced by
which of the following?
A. games
B. jokes
C. views
D. companionship
Question 40: The phrase “to a good cause” in the first paragraph could be best replaced

by which of the following?
A. for a good purpose
B. to protect a wise
investment
C. for an award
D. to reward the winner
Question 41: Which of the following is NOT implied by the author?
A. Entering a race is a way to give supports to an organization.
B. Walkers can compete for prizes.
C. Running is a good way to strengthen the heart.
D. Foot races appeal to a variety of people.
Question 42: In what sentence(s) does the author give reasons for why people enter foot
races?
A. Behind them … a fire hose
B. The largest … 34 minutes
C. Foot racing … and exercise
D. People of all ages … in length
Question 43: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this passage?
A. Some runner was ready to put out a fire.
B. Some runners were participating in a wedding.
C. Some runners were serious about winning.
D. Some runners looked like Elvis Presley.
Question 44: A “bystander” in the second paragraph refers to which of the following?
A. a walker
B. a spectator
C. a judge
D. a participant
Question 45: Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage?
A. statement and example
B. cause and result

C. specific to general
D. chronological order
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
Wind, water, air, ice and heat all work to cause erosion. As the wind blows over the
land, it often (46) _______ small grains of sand. When these grains of sand strike against
solid rocks, the rocks are slowly worn away. In this way, even very hard rocks are worn
away by the wind.
When particles of rocks or soil became loosened in any way, running water carries
them down the (47) _______. Some rocks and soil particles are carried into streams and
then into the sea.
Land that is covered with trees, grass and other plants wear away very slowly, and
so loses very (48) _______ of its soil. The roots of plants help to hold the rocks and soil in
place. Water that falls on grasslands runs away more slowly than water that falls on bare
ground. Thus, forests and grasslands (49) _______ to slow down erosion.
Even where the land is thickly covered with plants, some erosion goes on. In the
spring, the (50) _______ snow turns into a large quantity of water that then runs downhill
in streams. As a stream carries away some of the soil, the stream bed gets deeper and
deeper. After thousands of years of such erosion, wide valleys are often formed.
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Question 46: A. clean out
holds out
Question 47: A. borders
Question 48: A. much B. few
Question 49: A. aid
Question 50: A. building

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B. picks up

C. carries out

D.

B. topside
C. little
B. facilitate
B. formed

C. backside D. hillsides
D. large
C. assist
D. help
C. melted D. melting

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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. experienced
B. worked
C. watched
D. arrived
Question 2: A. passive

B. missing
C. business
D. mission
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on you answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from
the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. practice
B. entice
C. comment
D. surface
Question 4: A. psychological B. economical
C. unbelievable D. characteristic
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions.
Question 5: It is in this house_______ for ten years.
A. that I lived
B. in which I lived
C. where I lived D.
when I lived
Question 6: Someone _______ here recently because these ashes are still warm.
A. should be
B. had to be
C. must have been D. might have been
Question 7: Personally speaking, I don’t think this salary is enough for you to get _______
next year.
A. up
B. by
C. in
D. on
Question 8: Is it necessary that I _______ here tomorrow?
A. be

B. will be
C. would be
D. am being
Question 9: I must go to the dentist and _______.
A. get my teeth to take care of
C. take care of my teeth
B. my teeth be taken care of
D. get my teeth taken care of
Question 10: She _______ down completely on hearing of her father’s death.
A. broke
B. turned
C. put
D. fell
Question 11: Only when you grow up _______ how to organize things more neatly.
A. do you know B. you will know C. you know
D. will you know
Question 12: Your fare, accommodation and meals are all _______ in the price of this
holiday.
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A. included
B. collected
C. enclosed
D. composed
Question 13: .The more you practise your English, _______.
A. the faster you will learn
B. the faster will you learn
C. you will learn faster
D. faster you will learn

Question 14: Would it be possible to make an early _______ to have my car serviced
tomorrow?
A. appoint
B. appointing
C. appointed
D. appointment
Question 15: Scientists and engineers have invented devices to remove _______ from
industrial
wastes.
A. pollutions
B. pollute
C. polluting
D.
pollutants
Question 16: In many western societies, good eye _______ is often highly appreciated.
A. attention
B. contact
C. watching
D. looking
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions.
Question 17: Hung and Derek are classmates. They are talking about their sports hobby.
Hung: Don’t you like watching football? – Derek: _______.
A. Yes, I don’t
B. No, I like it a lot
C. It’s nice D. Yes, I love
it
Question 18: Marta and Patrice is a couple. They are going to a friend’s party.
Marta: Do I still have to change my clothes? – Patrice:
_______.

A. Sure, take your time
B. Let’s discuss that sometime
C. Don’t change your mind, please D. The party begins at 2pm
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 19: When you are in a restaurant, you can raise your hand slightly to show that
you need assistance.
A. bill
B. menu
C. help
D. food
Question 20: Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your
résumé to the company.
A. recommendation
B. reference
C. curriculum vitae
D. photograph
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 21: The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing
the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war.
A. loss
B. happiness
C. worry and sadness
D. pain and sorrow
Question 22: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries
within the same region.
A. remain unstable B. restrain
C. fluctuate D. stay
unchanged

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 23: The explorers were too tired that they found a site to camp overnight.
A
B
C
D
Question 24: What we know about certain diseases are still not sufficient to prevent them
from spreading
A
B
C
easily among the population.
D
Question 25: One of the primary cause of road accidents is driving after drinking.
A
B
C
D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 26: It’s no use asking her for help.
A. It’s not worth asking her for help.
B. There’s no point in asking her for help.
C. It’s no good to ask her for help.
D. We have no trouble asking her for help.
Question 27: We lost the game because of my mistake.

A. It was because of my mistake that we didn’t win the game.
B. If I had made a mistake, the game would have been lost.
C. The game was lost, which was a mistake.
D. My mistake was to lose the game.
Question 28: Nam was not at home either. Perhaps he went out with his girlfriend.
A. Nam must go out with his girlfriend.
B. Nam would go out with his girlfriend.
C. Nam might have gone out with his girlfriend.
D. It is sure that Nam went out with his girlfriend.
Question 29: Alice would be happier if she won the first prize.
A. Alice doesn’t win the first prize.
B. Alice is trying win the first prize.
C. Alice is dreaming about winning the first prize.
D. Alice won the first prize.
Question 30: They delayed going on holiday until they had finished the project.
A. It was not until they had finished the project did they go on holiday.
B. They didn’t go on holiday after they had finished the project.
C. Only after they had finished the project did they go on holiday.
D. After having finished the project, they delayed going on a holiday.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the best option for each of the blanks.
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger. Many
species of animals are threatened, and could easily become (31)_______if we do not make
an effort to protect them. There are many reasons for this. In some cases, animals are
(32)_______ for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies. Some birds, such as
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parrots, are caught alive, and sold as pets. For many animals and birds, the problem is that
their habitats – the places where they live – are (33)_______. More land is used for farms,

for houses and industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were. Farmers use
powerful chemicals to help them grow better (34)_______, but these chemicals pollute the
environment and harm wildlife. The most successful animals on Earth, human beings, will
soon be the only ones to (35)_______ unless we can solve this problem.
Question 31: A. disappeared
Question 32: A. hunted
Question 33: A. exhausting
disappearing
Question 34: A. products
Question 35: A. leave

B. vanished
C. empty
D. extinct
B. chased
C. game
D. extinct
B. departing
C. escaping
D.
B. fields
C. herbs
D. crops
B. surrender
C. maintain
D. survive

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.
When the first white men came to America, they found vast amounts of natural

resources of tremendous value. Forests covered a large part of the nation; later gas, oil and
minerals were found in unbelievable amounts. There was a great abundance of very fertile
soil. Forests, prairies, streams and rivers abounded with wildlife. So vast were these
resources that it seemed that they could never be used up. So forests were destroyed to
make way for farmland. Grasslands and prairies were ploughed and harrowed. Minerals
and oil were used in great quantities to supply a young industrial nation. Almost every
river became the scene of factories, mills and power companies. Mammals and birds were
slaughtered for food and sport.
Within a short time, the results were obvious. Floods caused millions of dollars
worth of damage yearly. The very fertile soil washed away of blew up in great clouds. The
seemingly inexhaustible oil and minerals showed signs of depletion. Rivers were filled
with silt from eroding farms and wastes from factories. Many of the rivers were made unfit
for fish. Several species of birds disappeared, and some mammals seemed on the verge of
extinction. Future timber shortages were predicted. In short, Americans soon became to
realize that some sort of conservation program must be set up, if future as well as present
Americans were to share in the resources that are the heritage of every American.
Question 36: The title that best expresses the main theme or subject of this passage
is________
A. What the first white men found in America.
B. The loss of topsoil.
C. The cause of timber shortage
D. The story of America’s natural resources
Question 37: It seemed to the early American settlers that________
A. fertile soil was scarce
B. the natural resources were inexhaustible
C. forests should not be cut
D. there was a shortage of minerals.
Question 38: Much of the fertile soil of America has________
A. sunk deep into the earth
B. been covered by lakes

C. been eroded by wind and water
D. become the scene of factories
Question 39: According to the passage, all the following are true EXCEPT________
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A. The early American settlers used a lot of minerals and oil.
B. They killed animals for food and sport.
C. They grew different kinds of plants in prairies.
D. They plowed and harrowed grasslands and prairies.
Question 40: The word “abounded with” could best replaced by________
A. were abundant in
B. were rich with C. were plentiful of
D. were a lot of
Question 41: One reason why many of the rivers are no longer suitable living places for
fish is that ________.
A. too many fish have been caught
B. a conservation program has been set up
C. floods have caused much damage D. factories have dumped waste into the rivers
Question 42: Americans soon came to realize that ________.
A. They should stop killing animals for food.
B. They must give up exploiting minerals
C. They shouldn’t reclaim the land
D. They must establish a conservation program
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.
Let children learn to judge their own work. A child learning to talk does not learn by
being corrected all the time. If corrected too much, he will stop talking. He notices a
thousand times a day the difference between the language he uses and the language those
around him use. Bit by bit, he makes the necessary changes to make his language like other

people’s. In the same way, children learn all the other things they learn to do without being
taught – to talk, run, climb, whistle, ride a bicycle – compare their own performances with
those of more skilled people, and slowly make the needed changes. But in school we never
give a child a chance to find out his mistakes for himself, let alone correct them. We do it
all for him. We act as if we thought that he would never notice a mistake unless it was
pointed out to him, or correct it unless he was made to. Soon he becomes dependent on the
teacher. Let him do it himself. Let him work out, with the help of other children if he wants
it, what this word says, what the answer is to that problem, whether this is a good way of
saying or doing this or not
If it is a matter of right answers, as it may be in mathematics or science, give him the
answer book. Let him correct his own papers. Why should we teachers waste time on such
routine work? Our job should be to help the child when he tells us that he can’t find the
way to get the right answer. Let’s end all this nonsense of grades, exams, and marks. Let us
throw them all out, and let the children learn what all educated persons must someday
learn, how to measure their own understanding, how to know what they know or do not
know.
Let them get on with this job in the way that seems most sensible to them, with our
help as school teachers if they ask for it. The idea that there is a body of knowledge to be
learnt at school and used for the rest of one’s life is nonsense in a world as complicated
and rapidly changing as ours. Anxious parents and teachers say, “But suppose they fail to
learn something essential, something they will need to get on in the world?” Don’t worry!
If it is essential, they will go out into the world and learn it.
Question 43: What does the author think is the best way for children to learn things?
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A. By listening to explanations from skilled people
B. By making mistakes and having them corrected
C. By asking a great many questions
D. By copying what other people do

Question 44: The passage suggests that learning to speak and learning to ride a bicycle are
_______.
A. basically the same as learning other skills B. more important than other skills
C. basically different from learning adult skills
D. not really
important skills
Question 45: What does the author think teachers do which they should not do?
A. They encourage children to copy from one another
B. They point out children’s mistakes to them
C. They allow children to mark their own work
D. They give children correct answers
Question 46: The word “those” in the first paragraph refers to _______.
A. skills
B. things
C. performances
D. changes
Question 47: According to the first paragraph, what basic skills do children learn to do
without
being taught?

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A. Talking, climbing and whistling
B. Reading, talking and hearing
C. Running, walking and playing
D. Talking, running and skiing
Question 48: Exams, grades and marks should be abolished because children’s progress
should only be estimated by
.

A. parents
B. the children themselves
C. teachers
D. educated persons
Question 49: The word “complicated” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to
.
A. comfortable
B. competitive
C. complex
D. compliment
Question 50: The author fears that children will grow up into adults who are .
A. unable to think for themselves
B. too independent of others
C. unable to use basic skills
D. too critical of themselves
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined
part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. compose
B. opponent
C. wholesale
D. colony
Question 2: A. church
B. cheese
C. changeable

D. machine
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from
the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. primary
B. employee
C. difference
D. recognize
Question 4: A. patient
B. predict
C. police
D. attract
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 5: He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it
occurred at the annual meeting in May.
A. politeness
B. measurement C. rudeness
D. encouragement
Question 6: Names of people in the book were changed to preserve anonymity.
A. conserve
B. cover
C. reveal
D. presume
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 7: The world’s busiest airport was Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International, with
more than 100 million passengers in 2015.
A. most successful B. best run
C. most spacious D. most active
Question 8: It is much easier to talk about social change than it is to make it happen.

A. acknowledge it B. predict it
C. bring it about D. put up with it
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 9: Reminding not to miss the 15:20 train, the manager set out for the station in a
hurry.
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A

B

C

D
Question 10: Dogs that are trained to lead the blind must be loyalty, intelligent and calm.
A
B
C
D
Question 11: I had my motorbike repair yesterday but now it still doesn’t work.
A
B
C
D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that
best completes each unfinished sentence.
Question 12: “It’s about time you _______ your homework, Mary.”
A. must do

B. did
C. do
D. will do
Question 13: I would be very rich now _______ working long ago.
A. if I gave up
B. if I wouldn’t give up
C. were I to give up
D. had I not given up
Question 14: Last night’s concert did not _______ our expectations.
A. catch up with B. stand in for
C. come up to
D. look up to
Question 15: A college is a public institution _______ higher education to young men and
women.
A. provided to
B. which provide C. to provide to D. providing
Question 16: _______ migrate long distances is well documented.
A. That it is birds B. That birds
C. Birds that
D. It is that birds
Question 17: There are about 50 _______ for each vacancy.
A. competitors
B. attendants
C. applicants
D. interviewers
Question 18: _______ with her boyfriend yesterday, she doesn’t want to answer his phone
call.
A. Having quarreled
B. Because having
quarreled

C. Because of she quarreled
D. Had quarreled
Question 19: The company fell deeper and deeper into the _______ and then went
bankrupt.
A. black
B. green
C. red
D. yellow
Question 20: Tim: Do you work full time at the supermarket?
Mary: No, only _______ when they need extra staff.
A. by and by
B. in and out
C. on and off
D. up and down
Question 21: When I walked past his house, I didn’t see him. He _______.
A. can be away
B. may be out
C. might have been away
D. must be absent
Question 22: _______ he got top marks at high school, he never went to university.
A. Despite
B. Nevertheless C. Meanwhile
D. Although
Question 23: When Jack _______ me, I _______ a letter.
A. phoned / has been writing
B. has phoned / was writing
C. phoned / was writing
D. was phoning / wrote
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 24: Two friends Peter and David are talking about David’s badminton game.
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Peter: I didn’t know you could play badminton so well, David.
David: Thank you. _______. I wish I could play half as well as you.
A. That’s a nice compliment
B. That is not your fault
C. You’re welcome
D. I certainly play very
excellent
Question 25: Peter is talking to Janet.
Peter: “Janet, make us some tea, will you?”
Janet: “_______”
A. No, I won’t, I’m afraid.
B. Sorry, I don’t.
C. Don’t worry. Go ahead.
D. I’m afraid I can’t.
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: He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery.
A. He received a six months in prison for his part in the robbery.
B. He received a six-month sentence for his part in the robbery.
C. For his participation in the robbery, he had been in prison for six months.
D. For his participation in the robbery, a prison had been given to him for six
months.
Question 27: “Why don’t you get your hair cut, Gavin?” said Adam.
A. Adam advised Gavin to cut his hair.
B. Gavin was suggested to have a haircut.
C. It was suggestible that Adam get Gavin’s haircut.

D. Adam suggested that Gavin should have his haircut.
Question 28: People believed he won a lot of money on the lottery.
A. He is believed that he won a lot of money on the lottery.
B. He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is believed.
C. He is believed to have won a lot of money on the lottery.
D. He was believed to win a lot of money on the lottery.
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: The girl just said hello. She is Tom’s youngest sister.
A. The girl who just said hello is Tom’s youngest sister.
B. The girl saying hello is Tom’s youngest sister.
C. The girl just said hello is Tom’s youngest sister.
D. The girl, who just said hello, is Tom’s youngest sister.
Question 30: Jill hasn’t seen this movie before. Neither have her parents.
A. Either Jill or her parents have seen this movie before.
B. Both Jill and her parents have seen this movie before.
C. Neither Jill nor her parents have seen this movie before.
D. Not only Jill but her parents have seen this movie before.
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.
ROBOTS
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Ever since it was first possible to make a real robot, people have been hoping for
the invention of a machine that would do all the necessary jobs around the house. If boring
and repetitive factory work could be (31)______ by robots, why not boring and repetitive
household chores too?
A factory robot (32)______ one task endlessly until it is reprogrammed to do
something else. It doesn’t run the whole factory. A housework robot, on the other hand,

has to do several different types of cleaning and carrying jobs and also has to cope with all
the different shapes and positions of rooms, furniture, ornaments, cats and dogs.
(33)______, there have been some developments recently. Sensors are available to
(34)_______ the robot locate objects and avoid obstacles. We have the technology to
produce the hardware and the software – the programs that will (35)______ the machine.
Question 31: A. managed B. succeeded
Question 32: A. carries over B. carries out
Question 33: A. However B. Therefore
Question 34: A. enable
B. help
Question 35: A. practice
B. perform

C. made
C. carries off
C. Besides
C. assist
C. order

D. given
D. carries away
D. Moreover
D. allow
D. operate

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.
Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be
done with care. View a career as an opportunity to do something you love, not simply as a
way to earn a living. Investing the time and effort to thoroughly explore your options can

mean the difference between finding a stimulating and rewarding career and move from
job to unsatisfying job in an attempt to find the right one. Work influences virtually every
aspect of your life, from your choice of friends to where you live. Here are just a few of
the factors to consider.
Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision. You
may want to begin by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses. Think
about the classes, hobbies, and surroundings that you find most appealing. Ask yourself
questions, such as “Would you like to travel? Do you want to work with children? Are
you more suited to solitary or cooperative work?” There are no right or wrong answers;
only you know what is important to you.
Determine which job features you require, which ones you would prefer, and which
ones you cannot accept. Then rank them in order of importance to you. The setting of the
job is one factor to take into account. You may not want to sit at a desk all day. If not,
there are diversity occupation – building inspector, supervisor, real estate agent – that
involve a great deal of time away from the office. Geographical location may be a
concern, and employment in some fields is concentrated in certain regions. Advertising
job can generally be found only in large cities. On the other hand, many industries such as
hospitality, law education, and retail sales are found in all regions of the country. If a high
salary is important to you, do not judge a career by its starting wages. Many jobs, such as
insurance sales, offers relatively low starting salaries; however, pay substantially increases
along with your experience, additional training, promotions and commission.
Don’t rule out any occupation without learning more about it. Some industries
evoke positive or negative associations. The traveling life of a flight attendant appears
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glamorous, while that of a plumber does not. Remember that many jobs are not what they
appear to be at first, and may have merits or demerits that are less obvious. Flight
attendants must work long, grueling hours without sleeps, whereas plumbers can be as
highly paid as some doctors. Another point to consider is that as you get mature, you will

likely to develop new interests and skills that may point the way to new opportunities. The
choice you make today need not be your final one.
Question 36: The author states that “There are no right or wrong answers” in order to
_______.
A. emphasize that each person’s answers will be different.
B. show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process.
C. indicate that the answers are not really important.
D. indicate that each person’s answers may change over time.
Question 37: The word “them” in paragraph 3 refers to _________.
A. questions
B. answers
C. features
D. jobs
Question 38: According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for
a person who does not want to live in a big city?
A. plumbing
B. law
C. retail sales
D. advertising
Question 39: The word “that” in paragraph 4 refers to
A. occupation
B. the traveling life
C. a flight attendant
D. commission
Question 40: It can be inferred from the paragraph 3 that ________.
A. jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid.
B. a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career.
C. people should constantly work toward the next promotion.
D. insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career.
Question 41: Why does the author mention “long, grueling hours without sleeps” in

paragraph 4?
A. To emphasize the difficulty of working as a plumber.
B. To contrast the reality of a flight attendant’s job with most people’s perception.
C. To show that people must work hard for the career they have chosen.
D. To discourage readers from choosing a career as a flight attendant.
Question 42: According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. To make a lot of money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary.
B. To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs.
C. If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming
flight attendant
D. Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate.
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.
In the West, cartoons are used chiefly to make people laugh. The important feature
of all these cartoons is the joke and the element of surprise which is contained. Even
though it is very funny, a good cartoon is always based on close observation of a
particular feature of life and usually has a serious purpose.
Cartoons in the West have been associated with political and social matters for
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many years. In wartime, for example, they proved to be an excellent way of spreading
propaganda. Nowadays cartoons are often used to make short, sharp comments on politics
and governments as well as on a variety of social matters. In this way, the modern cartoon
has become a very powerful force in influencing people in Europe and the United States.
Unlike most American and European cartoons, however, many Chinese cartoon
drawings in the past have also attempted to educate people, especially those who could not
read and write. Such cartoons about the lives and sayings of great men in China have
proved extremely useful in bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people
throughout China. Confucius, Mencius and Laozi have all appeared in very interesting

stories presented in the form of cartoons. The cartoons themselves have thus served to
illustrate the teachings of the Chinese sages in a very attractive way.
In this sense, many Chinese cartoons are different from Western cartoons in so far
as they do not depend chiefly on telling jokes. Often, there is nothing to laugh at when you
see Chinese cartoons. This is not their primary aim. In addition to commenting on serious
political and social matters, Chinese cartoons have aimed at spreading the traditional
Chinese thoughts and culture as widely as possible among the people.
Today, however, Chinese cartoons have an added part to play in spreading
knowledge. They offer a very attractive and useful way of reaching people throughout the
world, regardless of the particular country in which they live. Thus, through cartoons, the
thoughts and teachings of the old Chinese philosophers and sages can now reach people
who live in such countries as Britain, France, America, Japan, Malaysia or Australia and
who are unfamiliar with the Chinese culture.
Until recently, the transfer of knowledge and culture has been overwhelmingly from
the West to the East and not vice versa. By means of cartoons, however, publishing
companies in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore are now having success in correcting
this imbalance between the East and the West.
Cartoons can overcome language barriers in all foreign countries. The vast increase
in the popularity of these cartoons serves to illustrate the truth of Confucius’s famous
saying “One picture is worth a thousand words.”
Question 43: Which of the following clearly characterizes Western cartoons?
A. Enjoyment, liveliness, and carefulness.
B. Seriousness, propaganda, and attractiveness.
C. Humour, unexpectedness, and criticism.
D. Originality, freshness, and astonishment.
Question 44: Chinese cartoons have been useful as an important means of _________.
A. educating ordinary people
B. spreading Western ideas
C. amusing people all the time
D. political propaganda in wartime

Question 45: The pronoun “this” in paragraph 4 mostly refers to_________.
.
A. a piece of art
B. an educational purpose
C. a funny element
D. a propaganda campaign
Question 46: The passage is intended to present_________.
.
A. a contrast between Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons
B. a description of cartoons of all kinds the world over
C. an outline of Western cartoons and Chinese cartoons
D. an opinion about how cartoons entertain people
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Question 47: In general, Chinese cartoons are now aiming at _________. .
A. bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people in the world
B. disseminating traditional practices in China and throughout the world
C. illustrating the truth of Chinese great men’s famous sayings
D. spreading the Chinese ideas and cultural values throughout the world
Question 48: The word “imbalance” in paragraph 6 refers to _________. .
A. the mismatch between the East cartoons and the West cartoons
B. the dominant cultural influence of the West over the East
C. the influence of the East cartoons over the West cartoons
D. the discrimination between the West culture and the East culture
Question 49: Which of the following is most likely the traditional subject of Chinese
cartoons?
A. Jokes and other kinds of humour in political and social matters.
B. The philosophies and sayings of ancient Chinese thinkers.
C. The illiterate and semi-literate people throughout China.

D. The stories and features of the lives of great men the world over.
Question 50: According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. Western cartoons always have a serious purpose.
B. Language barriers restricted cartoons.
C. Cartoons will replace other forms of writing.
D. Cartoons can serve various purposes.
SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO
TỈNH BÌNH DƯƠNG

ĐỀ THAM KHẢO SỐ 5
KỲ THI THPTQG – Năm học 2016-2017

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from
the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. cartoon B. answer
C. open
D. paper
Question 2: A. appropriate
B. secretary
C. accuracy D.
ambulance
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose
underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following
questions
Question 3: A. punctual B. rubbish
C. thunder
D. furious
Question 4: A. form
B. work
C. force

D. stork
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 5: Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school.
A. agitation
B. tranquility
C. composure
D. contentment
Question 6: I take my hat off to all those people who worked hard to get the contract.
A. encourage
B. congratulate
C. respect
D. welcome
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.
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Question 7: It was apparent from her face that she was really upset.
A. obvious
B. indistinct
C. transparent
D. evident
Question 8: 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 underlined part that
needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 9: This is the floppy disk which I have been looking for it all this morning.
A

B
C
D
Question 10: Shortly before the Allied invasion of Normandy, Ernest Hemingway has
gone to London as a
A
B
C
war correspondent for Colliers.
D
Question 11: Not until I was on my way to the airport that I realized I had left my
passport at home.
A
B
C
D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that
best completes each unfinished sentence
Question 12: People _________ outlook on life is optimistic are usually happy people.
A. whose
B. which
C. that
D. whom
Question 13: Fax machine _________ send or receive letter quickly.
A. is used to
B. is used for
C. used to
D. used for
Question 14: Joe, who is one of my elder sister’s sons, is my beloved _________.
A. grandson

B. uncle
C. niece
D. nephew
Question 15: Dalat city is a popular _________ for art lovers.
A. visitation
B. department
C. destination
D. arrival
Question 16: _________ did it take you to get used to wearing glasses?
A. How far
B. How often
C. How much
D. How long
Question 17: Jogging every day will _________ you good.
A. do
B. keep
C. help
D. make
Question 18: But for their help, he _________.
A. wouldn’t have failed
B. has not failed
C. has failed
D. would have failed
Question 19: Most of the computers in the laboratory are _________ now.
A. out of function B. out of work
C. out of order
D. out of working
Question 20: Thomas Edison _________ many new appliances using electricity during
his long career.
A. invents

B. invented
C. who invented D. inventing
Question 21: I haven’t seen Michelle _________ Christmas.
A. from
B. since
C. for
D. during
Question 22: I haven’t got a passport, _________ means I can’t leave the country.
A. which
B. that
C. this
D. it
Question 23: The area was ___________by the storm, wasn’t it?
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