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LỚP 12 THPT NĂM HỌC 2015 - 2016

ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC

Môn: Tiếng Anh - Chương trình chuẩn

Mã đề thi 311

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề)
(Đề thi có 06 trang)

SECTION A (64 questions, 8 points)
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 1: To attract someone's attention we can use either verbal and non- verbal forms of
A

B

C

communication.
D

Question 2 : It was not until after midnight when the noise next door stopped..
A

B

C

D

Question 3: My sister told me that she had met my teacher at the supermarket yesterday
A

B

C

D

Question 4: I've just spoken to Sally, that send you her love.
A

B

C

D

Question 5: Hardly he had entered the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet.
A

B

C

D

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 6: A. percent

B. event

C. agent

D. prevent

Question 7: A. sweet

B. sword

C. answer

D. whole

Choose and write in your answer sheet the word whose stress pattern is different from the rest of the
group.
Question 8:

A. official

B. literacy

C. stationery

D. inventory

Question 9:

A. avoid

B. manage

C. career

D. advise


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Question 10:

A. courageous

B. education

C. severe

D. diversity

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the

following questions.
Question 11: ________ his advice, I would never have got the job at this company.
A. Except

B. But for

C. As for

D. Apart from

Question 12: The workers have gone on strike. ________ all production has ceased.
A. So that

B. Therefore

C. Because

D. Now that

C. Yes, I can

D. Well done!

Question 13: Jack: ‘Can I use your computer?’
Jill: ‘________’.
A. No, thanks.

B. Of course

Question 14: The pioneer thinkers of the 18th century advocated that women should not be

discriminated against ________ the basis of their sex.
A. on

B. in

C. to

D. at

Question 15: I'm so hungry. Let’s go and get ________ to eat.
A. everywhere

B. nothing

C. something

D. anyone

Question 16: In some countries many old-aged parents like to live in a nursing home. They want to
________ independent lives.
A. take

B. see

C. give

D. lead

Question 17: Rosemary Dare is a wildlife photographer. She ________ in Uganda for many years.
A. lives

B. will live

C. has been living

D. is living

Question 18: If you had taken your dad's advice, you ______ such a silly mistake.
A. would have avoid B. avoid

C. would have avoided

D. have avoided

Question 19 : We will leave for the airport ______ he is ready.
A. as soon as

B. while

C. during

D. until

Question 20: A: "I didn't know you could play the guitar so well, Toan. Your tune was lovely!"
B: " ________"
A. You've got to be kidding! I thought it was terrible.
B. I bought it near my house last week.
C. You are welcome.
D. Never mind.

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Question 21: Not much happened yet, ________ ?
A. did they

B. did it

C. didn't it

D. was it

Question 22: I have never seen ______ festival in my life.
A. so spectacular a

B. a such spectacular

C. a so spectacular

D. such spectacular

Question 23: The more you practise your English, ________
A. you will learn faster

B. the faster will you learn

C. the faster you will learn

D. faster you will learn

Question 24: You won't know what to do ________ you listen carefully.
A. if

B. unless

C. and

D. or

Question 25: Did you read ________ book I lent you last week?
A. a

B. an

C. the

D. -

Question 26: You can ________ the new words in the dictionary.
A. fill in

B. put on

C. give up

D. look up

Question 27: If she ________ a car, she would go out in the evening.
A. has

B. have

C. had

D. has had

Question 28: Could you ______ a bit? I can't hardly hear you.
A. keep up

B. cool off

C. speak up

D. watch out

Question 29 : The success of a shared holiday depends on______you share it with.
A. which

B. whom

C. when

D. where

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.
Question 30: Water and fresh air are very necessary for every living thing.
A. essential

B. difficult

C. expensive

D. wasteful

Question 31: We had waited for two hours and in the end they arrived.
A. luckily

B. suddenly

C. gradually

D. eventually

Question 32: I don't think I can ever live on my own in a big city.
A. poorly

B. hungry

C. freely

D. alone

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the


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correct answer to each of the questions from 33 to 42.
Harvard University, today recognized as part of the top echelon of the world’s universities,

came from very inauspicious and humble beginnings. This oldest of America universities was founded
in 1636 , just sixteen years after the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth. Included in the Puritan emigrants to
the Massachusetts colony during this period were more than 100 graduates of England’s prestigious
Oxford and Cambridge universities, and these university graduates in the New World were determined
that their sons would have the same educational opportunities that they themselves had had. Because of
this support in the colony for an institution of higher learning, the General Court of Massachusetts
appropriated 400 pounds for a college in October of 1636 and early the following year decided on a
parcel of land for the school; this land was in an area called Newetowne, which was later renamed
Cambridge after its English cousin and is the site of the present-day university.
When a young minister named John Harvard, who came from the neighboring town of
Charlestowne, died from tuberculosis in 1638, he willed half of his estate of 1,700 pounds to the
fledgling college. In spite of the fact that only half of the bequest was actually paid, the General Court
named the college after the minister in appreciation for what he had done.The amount of the bequest
may not have been large, particularly by today’s standards, but it was more than the General Court had
found it necessary to appropriate in order to open the college.
Henry Dunster was appointed the first president of Harvard in 1640, and it should be noted that
in addition to serving as president, he was also the entire faculty, with an entering freshman class of
four students. Although the staff did expand somewhat, for the first century of its existence the entire
teaching staff consisted of the president and three or four tutors.
(Source: TOEFL Reading)
Question 33: The main idea of this passage is that.
A. Harvard is one of the world’s most prestigious universities
B. What is today a great university.
C. John Harvard was key to the development of a great University
D. Harvard University developed under the auspices of the General Court of Massachusetts.
Question 34: The passage indicates that Harvard is ………………
A. one of the oldest universities in the world
B. the oldest university in the world
C. one of the oldest universities in America

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D. the oldest university in America.
Question 35: It can be inferred from the passage that the Puritans who traveled to the Massachusetts
colony were…………………….
A. rather well educated
B. rather rich
C. rather supportive of the English government
D. rather undemocratic
Question 36: The underlined pronoun “they” refers to…………………..
A. Oxford and Cambridge universities

B. university graduates

C. sons

D. education opportunities

Question 37: The underlined word “ pounds” are probably…………………….
A. types of books

B.college student

C. units of money

D. school campuses

Question 38: The underlined phrase “ English cousin” refers to a……………………….
A. city

B. relative

C. person

D. court

Question 39: Which of the following is NOT mentioned about John Harvard?
A. What he died of

B. Where he came from

C. Where he was buried

D. How much he bequeathed to Harvard

Question 40: The underlined word “ fledgling” could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. newborn

B.flying

C. winged

D. established

Question 41: The passage implied that………………….
A. Henry Dunster was an effective president
B. Someone else really served as president of Harvard before Henry Dunster
C. Henry Dunster spent much of his time as president managing the Harvard faculty
D. The position of president of Harvard was not merely an administrative position in the

early years.
Question 42: The underlined word “ somewhat” could best be replaced by
A. back and forth

B. to and from C. side by side D. more or less

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word for each of the blanks.


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You will make the interview process easier for the employer if you prepare relevant information
about yourself. Think about how you want to present your (43)____, experiences, education, work style,
skills, and goals. Be prepared to supplement all your answers with examples that support the statements
you make. It is also a good idea to review your resume with a critical eye and (44) ____ areas that an
employer might see as limitations or want further information. Think about how you can answer
difficult' questions (45) ____ and positively, while keeping each answer brief.
An interview gives the employer a (46)_____ to get to know you. While you do want to market
yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest (47) _____.
Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses and professors.
Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that. You should also be (48)
____. If you are genuinely interested (49) _____ the job, let the interviewer know that.
One of the best ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that you have researched
the organization prior to the interview. You can also (50) ____ interest by asking questions about the
job, the organization, and its services and products. The best way to impress an employer is to ask
questions that build upon your interview discussion. This shows you are interested and (51) ____ close
attention to the interviewer. It is a good idea to prepare a few questions in advance, but an insightful
comment based on your conversation can make an even stronger statement. At the (52) _____ of an
interview, it is appropriate for you to ask when you may expect to hear; from the employer.

(Source: v14ilovetranslation.com)
Question 43:

A. pressures

B. strengths

C. practices

D. promotions

Question 44:

A. hide

B. limit

C. express

D. identify

Question 45:

A. accurately

B. rightly

C. hardly

D. sharply

Question 46:

A. change

B. practice

C. way

D. chance

Question 47:

A. ability

B. response

C. expression

D. respect

Question 48:

A. enthusiast

B.enthusiasm

C. enthusiastic

D. enthusiastically

Question 49:

A. for

B.on

C. with

D. in

Question 50:

A. appear

B. show

C.conceal

D. cover

Question 51:

A. spend

B.pay

C.choose

D. During

Question 52:

A. end

B.close

C.finish

D. socialize

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the


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correct answer to each of the questions from 53 to 62.
Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become
extinct or have neared extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the
jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will
become extinct. 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 always interested in
material gain but in personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to
the problem of extinction. Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are
valuable parts 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 an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves. They
then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must
also depend on world organizations for support. This money enables them to invest in equipment and

patrols to protect the animals. Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international
boycott of products made from endangered species. This has had some effect, but by itself it will not
prevent animals from being hunted and killed.
(Source: TOEFL Reading)
Question 53. What's the main topic of the passage?
A. the Bengal tiger

B. international boycott

C. endangered species

D. problems with industrialization

Question 54. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word 'alarming' in line 4?
A. dangerous

B. serious

C. gripping

D. distressing

Question 55. Which of the following could best replace the word 'case' as used in line 4?
A. act

B. situation

C. contrast

D. trade

Question 56. The word 'poachers' as used in line 5 could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. illegal hunters
C. concerned scientists

B. enterprising researchers
D. trained hunters

Question 57. The word 'callousness' in line 6 could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. indirectness
C. incompetence

B. independence
D. insensitivity


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Question 58. The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast
A. a problem and a solution
B. a statement and an illustration
C. a comparison and a contrast
D. specific and general information
Question 59. What does the word 'this' in line 6 refer to in the passage?
A. Bengal tigers
B. interest in material gain
C. killing animals for personal satisfaction
D. the decrease in the Bengal tiger population
Question 60. Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction?
A. lines 1-2

B. lines 4-6

C. lines 9-11

D. lines 12-14

Question 61. Which of the following could best replace the word 'allocated' in line 11?
A. set aside

B. combined

C. organized

D. taken off

Question 62. The word 'defray' in line 12 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. lower

B. raise

C. make a payment on

D. make an investment toward

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 63:

During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.

A. holding at

Question 64:

B. holding back

C. holding by

D. holding to

We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.
A. slow

B. open

C. unsure

D. uninterested

SECTION B (2 points)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Question 65: The teacher made us do a lot of homework.

 We ________________________________________________________
Question 66: I can’t do the test because it is too difficult.


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 If the test_______________________________________________________________
Question 67: “I’m leaving for Hue tomorrow”, Lan said to me.

 Lan told ________________________________________________________________
Question 68: Even though I was very tired, I couldn’t sleep.

 Despite ______________________________________________________________
Question 69: The holiday was so disappointing that they asked their money back.

 It was___________________________________________________________
II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about benefits of physical exercises, your writing may use
the following cues: keeping fit; preventing diseases; improving mood.
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SỞ GD&ĐT THANH HOÁ

KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG

-----------------------

LỚP 12 THPT NĂM HỌC 2015 - 2016

ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC

Môn: Tiếng Anh - Chương trình chuẩn

Mã đề thi 312

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề)
(Đề thi có 06 trang)

SECTION A (64 questions, 8 points)
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.
Question 1: Water and fresh air are very necessary for every living thing.
A. essential

B. difficult

C. expensive

D. wasteful

Question 2: We had waited for two hours and in the end they arrived.
A. luckily

B. suddenly

C. gradually

D. eventually

Question 3: I don't think I can ever live on my own in a big city.
A. poorly

B. hungry

C. freely

D. alone

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 4 to 13.
Harvard University, today recognized as part of the top echelon of the world’s universities,
came from very inauspicious and humble beginnings. This oldest of America universities was founded
in 1636 , just sixteen years after the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth. Included in the Puritan emigrants to
the Massachusetts colony during this period were more than 100 graduates of England’s prestigious
Oxford and Cambridge universities, and these university graduates in the New World were determined
that their sons would have the same educational opportunities that they themselves had had. Because of
this support in the colony for an institution of higher learning, the General Court of Massachusetts
appropriated 400 pounds for a college in October of 1636 and early the following year decided on a
parcel of land for the school; this land was in an area called Newetowne, which was later renamed
Cambridge after its English cousin and is the site of the present-day university.
When a young minister named John Harvard, who came from the neighboring town of
Charlestowne, died from tuberculosis in 1638, he willed half of his estate of 1,700 pounds to the
fledgling college. In spite of the fact that only half of the bequest was actually paid, the General Court

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named the college after the minister in appreciation for what he had done.The amount of the bequest
may not have been large, particularly by today’s standards, but it was more than the General Court had
found it necessary to appropriate in order to open the college.
Henry Dunster was appointed the first president of Harvard in 1640, and it should be noted that
in addition to serving as president, he was also the entire faculty, with an entering freshman class of
four students. Although the staff did expand somewhat, for the first century of its existence the entire
teaching staff consisted of the president and three or four tutors.
(Source: TOEFL Reading)
Question 4: The main idea of this passage is that.
A. Harvard is one of the world’s most prestigious universities
B. What is today a great university.
C. John Harvard was key to the development of a great University
D. Harvard University developed under the auspices of the General Court of Massachusetts.
Question 5: The passage indicates that Harvard is ………………
A. one of the oldest universities in the world
B. the oldest university in the world
C. one of the oldest universities in America
D. the oldest university in America.
Question 6: It can be inferred from the passage that the Puritans who traveled to the Massachusetts
colony were…………………….
A. rather well educated
B. rather rich
C. rather supportive of the English government
D. rather undemocratic
Question 7: The underlined pronoun “they” refers to…………………..
A. Oxford and Cambridge universities

B. university graduates

C. sons

D. education opportunities

Question 8: The underlined word “pounds” are probably…………………….
A. types of books

B.college student

C. units of money

D. school campuses

Question 9: The underlined phrase “English cousin” refers to a……………………….


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A. city

B. relative

C. person

D. court

Question 10: Which of the following is NOT mentioned about John Harvard?
A. What he died of

B. Where he came from

C. Where he was buried

D. How much he bequeathed to Harvard

Question 11: The underlined word “ fledgling” could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. newborn

B.flying

C. winged

D. established

Question 12: The passage implied that………………….
A. Henry Dunster was an effective president
B. Someone else really served as president of Harvard before Henry Dunster
C. Henry Dunster spent much of his time as president managing the Harvard faculty
D. The position of president of Harvard was not merely an administrative position in the
early years.
Question 13: The underlined word “ somewhat” could best be replaced by
A. back and forth

B. to and from C. side by side D. more or less

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word for each of the blanks..
You will make the interview process easier for the employer if you prepare relevant information
about yourself. Think about how you want to present your (14)____, experiences, education, work style,

skills, and goals. Be prepared to supplement all your answers with examples that support the statements
you make. It is also a good idea to review your resume with a critical eye and (15) ____ areas that an
employer might see as limitations or want further information. Think about how you can answer
difficult' questions (16) ____ and positively, while keeping each answer brief.
An interview gives the employer a (17)_____ to get to know you. While you do want to market
yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest (18) _____.
Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses and professors. Always
think of something positive about an experience and talk about that. You should also be (19) ____. If
you are genuinely interested (20) _____ the job, let the interviewer know that.
One of the best ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that you have researched the
organization prior to the interview. You can also (21) ____ interest by asking questions about the job,
the organization, and its services and products. The best way to impress an employer is to ask questions


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that build upon your interview discussion. This shows you are interested and (22) ____ close attention
to the interviewer. It is a good idea to prepare a few questions in advance, but an insightful comment
based on your conversation can make an even stronger statement. At the (23) _____ of an interview, it
is appropriate for you to ask when you may expect to hear; from the employer.
(Source: v14ilovetranslation.com)
Question 14:

A. pressures

B. strengths

C. practices

D. promotions

Question 15:

A. hide

B. limit

C. express

D. identify

Question 16:

A. accurately

B. rightly

C. hardly

D. sharply

Question 17:

A. change

B. practice

C. way

D. chance

Question 18:

A. ability

B. response

C. expression

D. respect

Question 19:

A. enthusiast

B.enthusiasm

C. enthusiastic

D. enthusiastically

Question 20:

A. for

B.on

C. with

D. in

Question 21:

A. appear

B. show

C.conceal

D. cover

Question 22:

A. spend

B.pay

C.choose

D. During

Question 23:

A. end

B.close

C.finish

D. socialize

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 24 to 33.
Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become
extinct or have neared extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the
jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will
become extinct. 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 always interested in
material gain but in personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to
the problem of extinction. Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are
valuable parts 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 an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves. They
then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must
also depend on world organizations for support. This money enables them to invest in equipment and


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patrols to protect the animals. Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international
boycott of products made from endangered species. This has had some effect, but by itself it will not
prevent animals from being hunted and killed.
(Source: TOEFL Reading)
Question 24. What's the main topic of the passage?
A. the Bengal tiger

B. international boycott

C. endangered species

D. problems with industrialization

Question 25. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word 'alarming' in line 4?
A. dangerous

B. serious

C. gripping

D. distressing

Question 26. Which of the following could best replace the word 'case' as used in line 4?
A. act

B. situation

C. contrast

D. trade

Question 27. The word 'poachers' as used in line 5 could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. illegal hunters

B. enterprising researchers

C. concerned scientists

D. trained hunters

Question 28. The word 'callousness' in line 6 could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. indirectness

B. independence

C. incompetence

D. insensitivity

Question 29. The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast
A. a problem and a solution
B. a statement and an illustration
C. a comparison and a contrast
D. specific and general information
Question 30. What does the word 'this' in line 6 refer to in the passage?
A. Bengal tigers
B. interest in material gain
C. killing animals for personal satisfaction
D. the decrease in the Bengal tiger population
Question 31. Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction?
A. lines 1-2

B. lines 4-6

C. lines 9-11

D. lines 12-14

Question 32. Which of the following could best replace the word 'allocated' in line 11?
A. set aside

B. combined

C. organized

D. taken off


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Question 33. The word 'defray' in line 12 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. lower

B. raise

C. make a payment on

D. make an investment toward

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 34:

During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.
A. holding at

Question 35:

B. holding back

C. holding by

D. holding to

We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.
A. slow

B. open

C. unsure

D. uninterested

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 36: To attract someone's attention we can use either verbal and non- verbal forms of
A

B

C

communication.
D
Question 37 : It was not until after midnight when the noise next door stopped..
A

B

C

D

Question 38: My sister told me that she had met my teacher at the supermarket yesterday
A

B

C

D

Question 39: I've just spoken to Sally, that send you her love.
A

B

C

D

Question 40: Hardly he had entered the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet.
A

B

C

D

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 41: A. percent

B. event

C. agent

D. prevent

Question 42: A. sweet

B. sword

C. answer

D. whole


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Choose and write in your answer sheet the word whose stress pattern is different from the rest of the
group.
Question 43:

A. official

B. literacy

C. stationery

D. inventory

Question 44:

A. avoid

B. manage

C. career

D. advise

Question 45:

A. courageous

B. education

C. severe

D. diversity

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 46: ________ his advice, I would never have got the job at this company.
A. Except

B. But for

C. As for

D. Apart from

Question 47: The workers have gone on strike. ________ all production has ceased.
A. So that

B. Therefore

C. Because

D. Now that

C. Yes, I can

D. Well done!

Question 48: Jack: ‘Can I use your computer?’
Jill: ‘________’.
A. No, thanks.

B. Of course

Question 49: The pioneer thinkers of the 18th century advocated that women should not be
discriminated against ________ the basis of their sex.
A. on

B. in

C. to

D. at

Question 50: I'm so hungry. Let’s go and get ________ to eat.
A. everywhere

B. nothing

C. something

D. anyone

Question 51: In some countries many old-aged parents like to live in a nursing home. They want to
________ independent lives.
A. take

B. see

C. give

D. lead

Question 52: Rosemary Dare is a wildlife photographer. She ________ in Uganda for many years.
A. lives

B. will live

C. has been living

D. is living

Question 53: If you had taken your dad's advice, you ______ such a silly mistake.
A. would have avoid

B. avoid

C. would have avoided

D. have avoided

Question 54 : We will leave for the airport ______ he is ready.
A. as soon as

B. while

C. during

D. until

Question 55: A: "I didn't know you could play the guitar so well, Toan. Your tune was lovely!"
B: " ________"


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A. You've got to be kidding! I thought it was terrible.
B. I bought it near my house last week.
C. You are welcome.
D. Never mind.
Question 56: Not much happened yet, ________ ?

A. did they

B. did it

C. didn't it

D. was it

Question 57: I have never seen ______ festival in my life.
A. so spectacular a

B. a such spectacular

C. a so spectacular

D. such spectacular

Question 58: The more you practise your English, ________
A. you will learn faster

B. the faster will you learn

C. the faster you will learn

D. faster you will learn

Question 59: You won't know what to do ________ you listen carefully.
A. if

B. unless

C. and

D. or

Question 60: I need time to think about ________ offer you gave me.
A. a

B. an

C. the

D. -

Question 61: You can ________ the new words in the dictionary.
A. fill in

B. put on

C. give up

D. look up

Question 62: If she ________ a car, she would go out in the evening.
A. has

B. have

C. had

D. has had

Question 63: Could you ______ a bit? I can't hardly hear you.
A. keep up

B. cool off

C. speak up

D. watch out

Question 64 : The success of a shared holiday depends on ______ you share it with.
A. who

B. whom

C. whose

D. that

SECTION B (2 points)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Question 65: The teacher made us do a lot of homework.

 We ________________________________________________________
Question 66: I can’t do the test because it is too difficult.


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 If the test_______________________________________________________________
Question 67: “I’m leaving for Hue tomorrow”, Lan said to me

 Lan told ________________________________________________________________
Question 68: Even though I was very tired, I couldn’t sleep.

 Despite ______________________________________________________________
Question 69: The holiday was so disappointing that they asked their money back..

 It was___________________________________________________________
II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about benefits of physical exercises, your writing may use
the following cues: keeping fit; preventing diseases; improving mood.
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SỞ GD&ĐT THANH HOÁ

KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG

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LỚP 12 THPT NĂM HỌC 2015 - 2016

ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC

Môn: Tiếng Anh - Chương trình chuẩn

Mã đề thi 313

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề)
(Đề thi có 06 trang)

SECTION A (64 questions, 8 points)
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 1:

During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.
A. holding at

Question 2:

B. holding back

C. holding by

D. holding to

We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.
A. slow

B. open

C. unsure

D. uninterested

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word for each of the blanks.
You will make the interview process easier for the employer if you prepare relevant information
about yourself. Think about how you want to present your (3)____, experiences, education, work style,
skills, and goals. Be prepared to supplement all your answers with examples that support the statements
you make. It is also a good idea to review your resume with a critical eye and (4) ____ areas that an
employer might see as limitations or want further information. Think about how you can answer
difficult questions (5) ____ and positively, while keeping each answer brief.
An interview gives the employer a (6)_____ to get to know you. While you do want to market
yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest (7) _____.
Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses and professors. Always
think of something positive about an experience and talk about that. You should also be (8) ____. If
you are genuinely interested (9) _____ the job, let the interviewer know that.
One of the best ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that you have researched the
organization prior to the interview. You can also (10) ____ interest by asking questions about the job,
the organization, and its services and products. The best way to impress an employer is to ask questions
that build upon your interview discussion. This shows you are interested and (11) ____ close attention


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to the interviewer. It is a good idea to prepare a few questions in advance, but an insightful comment
based on your conversation can make an even stronger statement. At the (12) _____ of an interview, it
is appropriate for you to ask when you may expect to hear; from the employer.
(Source: v14ilovetranslation.com)
Question 3:

A. pressures

B. strengths

C. practices

D. promotions

Question 4:

A. hide

B. limit

C. express

D. identify

Question 5:

A. accurately

B. rightly

C. hardly

D. sharply

Question 6:

A. change

B. practice

C. way

D. chance

Question 7:

A. ability

B. response

C. expression

D. respect

Question 8:

A. enthusiast

B.enthusiasm

C. enthusiastic

D. enthusiastically

Question 9:

A. for

B.on

C. with

D. in

Question 10:

A. appear

B. show

C.conceal

D. cover

Question 11:

A. spend

B.pay

C.choose

D. During

Question 12:

A. end

B.close

C.finish

D. socialize

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 13: To attract someone's attention we can use either verbal and non- verbal forms of
A

B

C

communication.
D
Question 14 : It was not until after midnight when the noise next door stopped..
A

B

C

D

Question 15: My sister told me that she had met my teacher at the supermarket yesterday
A

B

C

D

Question 16: I've just spoken to Sally, that send you her love.
A

B

C

D

Question 17: Hardly he had entered the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet.
A

B

C

D

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs


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from other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 18: A. percent

B. event

C. agent

D. prevent

Question 19: A. sweet

B. sword

C. answer

D. whole

Choose and write in your answer sheet the word whose stress pattern is different from the rest of the
group.
Question 20:

A. official

B. literacy

C. stationery

D. inventory

Question 21:

A. avoid

B. manage

C. career

D. advise

Question 22:

A. courageous

B. education

C. severe

D. diversity

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 23: ________ his advice, I would never have got the job at this company.
A. Except

B. But for

C. As for

D. Apart from

Question 24: The workers have gone on strike. ________ all production has ceased.
A. So that

B. Therefore

C. Because

D. Now that

C. Yes, I can

D. Well done!

Question 25: Jack: ‘Can I use your computer?’
Jill: ‘________’.
A. No, thanks.

B. Of course

Question 26: The pioneer thinkers of the 18th century advocated that women should not be
discriminated against ________ the basis of their sex.
A. on

B. in

C. to

D. at

Question 27: I'm so hungry. Let’s go and get ________ to eat.
A. everywhere

B. nothing

C. something

D. anyone

Question 28: In some countries many old-aged parents like to live in a nursing home. They want to
________ independent lives.
A. take

B. see

C. give

D. lead

Question 29: Rosemary Dare is a wildlife photographer. She ________ in Uganda for many years.
A. lives

B. will live

C. has been living

D. is living

Question 30: If you had taken your dad's advice, you ______ such a silly mistake.
A. would have avoid

B. avoid

C. would have avoided

D. have avoided


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Question 31 : We will leave for the airport ______ he is ready.
A. as soon as

B. while

C. during

D. until

Question 32: A: "I didn't know you could play the guitar so well, Toan. Your tune was lovely!"
B: " ________"
A. You've got to be kidding! I thought it was terrible.
B. I bought it near my house last week.
C. You are welcome.

D. Never mind.
Question 33: Not much happened yet, ________ ?
A. did they

B. did it

C. didn't it

D. was it

Question 34: I have never seen ______ festival in my life.
A. so spectacular a

B. a such spectacular

C. a so spectacular

D. such spectacular

Question 35: The more you practise your English, ________
A. you will learn faster

B. the faster will you learn

C. the faster you will learn

D. faster you will learn

Question 36: You won't know what to do ________ you listen carefully.
A. if

B. unless

C. and

D. or

Question 37: I need time to think about ________ offer you gave me.
A. a

B. an

C. the

D. -

Question 38: You can ________ the new words in the dictionary.
A. fill in

B. put on

C. give up

D. look up

Question 39: If she ________ a car, she would go out in the evening.
A. has

B. have

C. had

D. has had

Question 40: Could you ______ a bit? I can't hardly hear you.
A. keep up

B. cool off

C. speak up

D. watch out

Question 41 : The success of a shared holiday depends on ______ you share it with.
A. who

B. whom

C. whose

D. that

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning of
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


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Question 42: Water and fresh air are very necessary for every living thing.
A. essential

B. difficult

C. expensive

D. wasteful

Question 43: We had waited for two hours and in the end they arrived.
A. luckily

B. suddenly

C. gradually

D. eventually

Question 44: I don't think I can ever live on my own in a big city.
A. poorly

B. hungry

C. freely

D. alone

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 45 to 54.
Harvard University, today recognized as part of the top echelon of the world’s universities,
came from very inauspicious and humble beginnings. This oldest of America universities was founded
in 1636 , just sixteen years after the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth. Included in the Puritan emigrants to

the Massachusetts colony during this period were more than 100 graduates of England’s prestigious
Oxford and Cambridge universities, and these university graduates in the New World were determined
that their sons would have the same educational opportunities that they themselves had had. Because of
this support in the colony for an institution of higher learning, the General Court of Massachusetts
appropriated 400 pounds for a college in October of 1636 and early the following year decided on a
parcel of land for the school; this land was in an area called Newetowne, which was later renamed
Cambridge after its English cousin and is the site of the present-day university.
When a young minister named John Harvard, who came from the neighboring town of
Charlestowne, died from tuberculosis in 1638, he willed half of his estate of 1,700 pounds to the
fledgling college. In spite of the fact that only half of the bequest was actually paid, the General Court
named the college after the minister in appreciation for what he had done.The amount of the bequest
may not have been large, particularly by today’s standards, but it was more than the General Court had
found it necessary to appropriate in order to open the college.
Henry Dunster was appointed the first president of Harvard in 1640, and it should be noted that
in addition to serving as president, he was also the entire faculty, with an entering freshman class of
four students. Although the staff did expand somewhat, for the first century of its existence the entire
teaching staff consisted of the president and three or four tutors.
(Source: TOEFL Reading)
Question 45: The main idea of this passage is that.


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A. Harvard is one of the world’s most prestigious universities
B. What is today a great university.
C. John Harvard was key to the development of a great University
D. Harvard University developed under the auspices of the General Court of Massachusetts.
Question 46: The passage indicates that Harvard is ………………
A. one of the oldest universities in the world
B. the oldest university in the world

C. one of the oldest universities in America
D. the oldest university in America.
Question 47: It can be inferred from the passage that the Puritans who traveled to the Massachusetts
colony were…………………….
A. rather well educated
B. rather rich
C. rather supportive of the English government
D. rather undemocratic
Question 48: The underlined pronoun “they” refers to…………………..
A. Oxford and Cambridge universities

B. university graduates

C. sons

D. education opportunities

Question 49: The underlined word “ pounds” are probably…………………….
A. types of books

B.college student

C. units of money

D. school campuses

Question 50: The underlined phrase “ English cousin” refers to a……………………….
A. city

B. relative

C. person

D. court

Question 51: Which of the following is NOT mentioned about John Harvard?
A. What he died of

B. Where he came from

C. Where he was buried

D. How much he bequeathed to Harvard

Question 52: The underlined word “ fledgling” could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. newborn

B.flying

C. winged

D. established

Question 53: The passage implied that………………….
A. Henry Dunster was an effective president
B. Someone else really served as president of Harvard before Henry Dunster


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C. Henry Dunster spent much of his time as president managing the Harvard faculty
D. The position of president of Harvard was not merely an administrative position in the
early years.
Question 54: The underlined word “ somewhat” could best be replaced by
A. back and forth

B. to and from C. side by side D. more or less

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 55 to 64.
Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become
extinct or have neared extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the
jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will
become extinct. 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 always interested in
material gain but in personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to
the problem of extinction. Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are
valuable parts 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 an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves. They
then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must
also depend on world organizations for support. This money enables them to invest in equipment and
patrols to protect the animals. Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international
boycott of products made from endangered species. This has had some effect, but by itself it will not
prevent animals from being hunted and killed.
(Source: TOEFL Reading)
Question 55. What's the main topic of the passage?
A. the Bengal tiger

B. international boycott

C. endangered species

D. problems with industrialization

Question 56. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word 'alarming' in line 4?
A. dangerous

B. serious

C. gripping

D. distressing

Question 57. Which of the following could best replace the word 'case' as used in line 4?