02 MÃ ĐỀ ÔN THI TNPT 2018 SỐ 23

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(Đề gồm có 04 trang)

ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 577
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
Question 1: ~ A: “.......................” ~ B: “Nonsense! He’s just an apprentice in my father’s workshop.”
A. Was that man following you the whole morning?
B. Has your dad divorced three times so far?
C. That boy seems to be wooing for you, Peggy.”
D. Can I make acquaintance with that cool-looking boy?
Question 2: ~ A: “How can I boil these eggs, Mum?” ~ B: “.......................”
A. Keep them in the fridge for later use.
B. Quite easy. Just put in some water and boil for ten minutes.
C. First, stop at the gas then get some snack food.
D. Serve this instanly with salt and pepper.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 03 to 08.
El Nino, the weather phenomenon that can unleash devastating floocs and droughts, is ...(3)... to return this spring, but how
harmful it might be is unclear, US government weather forecasters said on Thursday.
Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ...(4)... the prediction based on readings of warmer
water in the Pacific Ocean. The last El Nino episode in 1997-98, considered ...(5)... severe, was ...(6)... for rearing droughts in
Australia, the Philippines and Indonesia and floods in Peru and Ecuador.
At this point, it is too early to predict if this El Nino might develop along the same lines as the 1997-98 episode, or be
weaker,” said Vernon Kousky, a weather specialist with the federal agency.
El Nino, meaning “boy child” in Spanish, is an abnormal ...(7)... of waters in the Eastern Pacific Ocean that usually happens
once every two or seven yean. First reported by Latin American fisherman, the anomaly was named after the Christ's child

because it was usually seen ...(8)... Christmas. El Nino can have a major impact on wind and rainfall patterns around the
world causing storms, droughts and crop failures.
Question 3:A. likely
B. possibly
C. easily
D. surely
Question 4:A. took
B. did
C. made
D. got
Question 5:A. seriously
B. extremely
C. approximately
D. fairly
Question 6:A. thought
B. taken
C. blamed
D. regarded
Question 7:A. warmth
B. heating
C. heat
D. warming
Question 8:A. around
B. in
C. about
D. on
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: "How far does it take to get to the office?" ~ "About one hour, I think."
A. About

B. How far
C. it take
D. the
Question 10: Never in the history of humanity has there been more people living on this relatively small planet.
A. has
B. living
C. relatively
D. of humanity
Question 11: The best-known members of the cabbage vegetable group includes head cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli.
A. includes
B. best-known
C. cauliflower
D. vegetable
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 12: At fifty-five, he began life again, determined with his pen to wipe out the debt.
A. give up
B. bump off
C. pay off
D. rub out
Question 13: This latest scandal has left the actress with egg on her face.
A. in shame
B. looking stupid
C. with a blush
D. at grimace
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 14: The stolen jewels were.......a lot of money.
A. worth
B. valued
C. priced

D. cost
Question 15: "Which of the two boys is a boy scout?" ~ "......of them is."
A. All
B. Neither
C. None
D. Both
Question 16: My brother is intelligent but he......common sense.
A. fails
B. misses
C. wants
D. lacks
Question 17: I think you should stay.....while listening to classical music.
A. peaceful
B. quiet
C. calm
D. tranquil
Question 18: Rheumatic fever can be a crippling disease; .......the name is misleading. There is normally no, or little, fever
experienced by sufferers.
A. because
B. however
C. otherwise
D. unless
Question 19: Our lack of interest in the project had nothing to do with money but came from the fact that since graduation
we..... fairly regularly. Thus, for most of us an anniversary party had no special attraction.


A. have been met
B. were meeting
C. had met
D. have been meeting

Question 20: The child was told to eat all his vegetables or......he would get no ice cream.
A. in fact
B. instead
C. in case
D. else
Question 21: His......of the school regulations really can’t be ignored any longer.
A. inattention
B. disregard
C. carelessness
D. unfamiliarity
Question 22: We have been working hard. Let’s......a break.
A. take
B. do
C. find
D. make
Question 23: I am......tired to think about that problem at the moment.
A. much more
B. nearly
C. far too
D. simply
Question 24: It is believed......causes weight loss.
A. much stress that
B. much stress
C. it is much stress
D. that much stress
Question 25: None of us has ever.....of cheating in class.
A. approved
B. declared
C. persisted
D. concluded

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 26:A. criteria
B. industry
C. elephant
D. mechanise
Question 27:A. curriculum B. auditorium
C. professional
D. peninsula
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 28: You need to study your vocabulary words. You can do well on the quiz.
A. First, you need to study your vocabulary words, then you can do well on the quiz.
B. In order to study your vocabulary words, you should do well on the quiz.
C. You need to study your vocabulary words, so that you can do well on the quiz.
D. If you need to study your vocabulary words, you can do well on the quiz.
Question 29: You eat your vegetables. You cannot have dessert.
A. Until you eat your vegetables, you cannot have dessert.
B. Unless you eat your vegetables, you cannot have dessert.
C. You may not eat your vegetables because you cannot have dessert.
D. If you don’t eat your vegetables, you cannot have dessert.
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 30: She walked in as cool as a cucumber, as if nothing had happened.
A. very calmly
B. on tiptoes
C. down in the mouth
D. in a fever
Question 31: In 1864 George Pullman designed a sleeping car that eventually saw widespread use.
A. previously

B. familiarly
C. simultaneously
D. ultimately
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 32 to 38.
Being aware of one’s own emotions - recognizing and acknowledging feelings as they happen - is at the very heart of
Emotional Intelligence. And this awareness encompasses not only moods but also thoughts about those moods. People who
are able to monitor their feelings as they arise are less likely to be ruled by them and are thus better able to manage their
emotions.
Managing emotions does not mean suppressing them; nor does it mean giving free rein to every feeling. Psychologist Daniel
Goleman, one of several authors who have popularized the notion of Emotional Intelligence, insisted that the goal is balance
and that every feeling has value and significance. As Goleman said, "A life without passion would be a dull wasteland of
neutrality, cut off and isolated from the richness of life itself." Thus, we manage our emotions by expressing them in an
appropriate manner. Emotions can also be managed by engaging in activities that cheer us up, soothe our hurts, or reassure us
when we feel anxious.
Clearly, awareness and management of emotions are not independent. For instance, you might think that individuals who
seem to experience their feelings more intensely than others would be less able to manage them. However, a critical
component of awareness of emotions is the ability to assign meaning to them - to know why we are experiencing a particular
feeling or mood. Psychologists have found that, among individuals who experience intense emotions, individual differences
in the ability to assign meaning to those feelings predict differences in the ability to manage them. In other words, if two
individuals are intensely angry, the one who is better able to understand why he or she is angry will also be better able to
manage the anger.
Self-motivation refers to strong emotional self-control, which enables a person to get moving and pursue worthy goals,
persist at tasks even when frustrated, and resist the temptation to act on impulse. Resisting impulsive behaviour is, according
to Goleman, "the root of all emotional self-control."
Of all the attributes of Emotional Intelligence, the ability to postpone immediate gratification and to persist in working
toward some greater future gain is most closely related to success - whether one is trying to build a business, get a college
degree, or even stay on a diet. One researcher examined whether this trait can predict a child’s success in school. The study
showed that 4-year-old children who can delay instant gratification in order to advance toward some future goal will be "far
superior as students" when they graduate from high school than will 4-year-olds who are not able to resist the impulse to

satisfy their immediate wishes.


Question 32: The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to......
A. individuals
B. psychologists
C. intense emotions
D. individual differences
Question 33: In paragraph 3, the author explains the concept of awareness and management of emotions by......
A. giving an example of why people get angry
B. comparing how two people might respond to an intense emotion
C. explaining why some people are not aware of their emotions
D. describing how people learn to control their emotions
Question 34: According to paragraph 5, children might be more successful in school if they can resist impulses because
they can......
A. focus on their work and not get distracted
B. have more friends at school
C. be more popular with their teachers
D. easily understand new information
Question 35: From paragraph 2, we can see that Daniel Goleman.....
A. studied how people manage their emotions
B. wrote about Emotional Intelligence
C. treated patients who had emotional problems
D. trained people to increase their Emotional Intelligence
Question 36: The word "critical" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to.....
A. dynamic
B. inessential
C. indecisive
D. important
Question 37: All of the following are mentioned in paragraph 2 about our emotions EXCEPT.....

A. we can manage our emotions
B. every feeling is important
C. emotions are part of a satisfying life
D. we should ignore some feelings
Question 38: Which of the following can we infer from paragraph 1?
A. If people pay attention to their feelings, they will not be able to manage them.
B. People who can manage their emotions will be controlled by them.
C. Some people can understand their feelings better than others.
D. If people pay attention to their feelings, they can control their emotions better.
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 39 to 45.
In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on
harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both
cost-effective and earth-friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power.
Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy
consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight
into electricity. In the United States alone, more than 100,000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of
solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar systems
is growing steadily.
Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates
energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are
pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more
abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources. And as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize
geothermal energy is fairly simple. A prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal
activity, where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power.
Solar and geothermal energy are just two of a number of promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources.
The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on a global scale.
Question 39: The word”tapping” is synonymous with…….
A. knocking
B. making use of

C. hitting
D. burying
Question 40: According to the passage, why should we consider using alternative energy sources?
A. Because conventional energy sources are being depleted, and they cause environmental damage.
B. Because global warming has increased the amount of sunlight that reaches the earth.
C. Because fossil fuels are no longer available.
D. Because they are free and available worldwide.
Question 41: According to the passage, what can be inferred about solar roof tiles?
A. They can convert geothermal power to electricity.
B. They contain photovoltaic cells.
C. They are more expensive than solar panels.
D. They are being used in many undeveloped countries.
Question 42: What is the main topic of this passage?
A. Two types of alternative energy sources that should be further utilized.
B. Examples of the use of energy sources worldwide.
C. The benefits of solar and wind power over conventional energy sources.
D. How energy resources are tapped from nature.
Question 43: According to the passage, which of the following is true about solar power?
A. It is being used in 100,000 private homes worldwide.
B. It is 6,000 times more powerful than energy from fossil fuels.
C. There is enough of it to far exceed the energy needs of the world.


D. There is very little of it available in Iceland.
Question 44: The word ‘harness” is closest in meaning to…..
A. develop
B. blindfold
C. control for use
D. tie up
Question 45: Which word below is antonymous with “abundant”?

A. rich
B. immense
C. rare
D. scarce
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 46: I am sure that they are not expecting us this early.
A. If we arrive this early, they are not there.
B. We should arrive early or they will expect us.
C. They may not like us to arrive late.
D. They can’t be expecting us this early.
Question 47: The way he behaves annoys me sometimes.
A. His behaviour is annoying to me.
B. I was annoyed with his way of behaving.
C. I find his behaviour very annoying.
D. I’m sometimes annoyed by the way he behaves.
Question 48: It is an undeniable fact that children watch too much TV.
A. It’s obviously true that children spend too much time watching TV.
B. It’s undeniable that too many children watch TV.
C. It can’t be denied that children watch too many TV programmes.
D. It’s undeniable that children don’t watch enough TV.
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 49:A. chamois
B. champagne
C. machine
D. chores
Question 50:A. serious
B. famous
C. lousy

D. nervous
The End


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(Đề gồm có 04 trang)

ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 524
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
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 01 to 07.
In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on
harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both
cost-effective and earth-friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power.
Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy
consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight
into electricity. In the United States alone, more than 100,000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of
solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar systems
is growing steadily.
Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates
energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are
pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more
abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources. And as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize
geothermal energy is fairly simple. A prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal
activity, where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power.
Solar and geothermal energy are just two of a number of promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources.
The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on a global scale.

Question 1: The word ‘harness” is closest in meaning to…..
A. tie up
B. blindfold
C. develop
D. control for use
Question 2: The word”tapping” is synonymous with…….
A. knocking
B. burying
C. hitting
D. making use of
Question 3: According to the passage, what can be inferred about solar roof tiles?
A. They can convert geothermal power to electricity.
B. They contain photovoltaic cells.
C. They are being used in many undeveloped countries.
D. They are more expensive than solar panels.
Question 4: According to the passage, which of the following is true about solar power?
A. There is very little of it available in Iceland.
B. There is enough of it to far exceed the energy needs of the world.
C. It is 6,000 times more powerful than energy from fossil fuels.
D. It is being used in 100,000 private homes worldwide.
Question 5: What is the main topic of this passage?
A. Examples of the use of energy sources worldwide.
B. How energy resources are tapped from nature.
C. The benefits of solar and wind power over conventional energy sources.
D. Two types of alternative energy sources that should be further utilized.
Question 6: According to the passage, why should we consider using alternative energy sources?
A. Because they are free and available worldwide.
B. Because global warming has increased the amount of sunlight that reaches the earth.
C. Because fossil fuels are no longer available.
D. Because conventional energy sources are being depleted, and they cause environmental damage.

Question 7: Which word below is antonymous with “abundant”?
A. rare
B. immense
C. rich
D. scarce
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 8:A. chamois
B. chores
C. machine
D. champagne
Question 9:A. lousy
B. nervous
C. famous
D. serious
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 10: The stolen jewels were.......a lot of money.
A. worth
B. cost
C. priced
D. valued
Question 11: I am......tired to think about that problem at the moment.
A. simply
B. far too
C. nearly
D. much more
Question 12: None of us has ever.....of cheating in class.
A. declared
B. concluded
C. persisted

D. approved
Question 13: The child was told to eat all his vegetables or......he would get no ice cream.
A. in fact
B. in case
C. else
D. instead
Question 14: Rheumatic fever can be a crippling disease; .......the name is misleading. There is normally no, or little, fever
experienced by sufferers.


A. however
B. unless
C. because
D. otherwise
Question 15: I think you should stay.....while listening to classical music.
A. quiet
B. calm
C. peaceful
D. tranquil
Question 16: His......of the school regulations really can’t be ignored any longer.
A. inattention
B. carelessness
C. unfamiliarity
D. disregard
Question 17: We have been working hard. Let’s......a break.
A. do
B. make
C. take
D. find
Question 18: My brother is intelligent but he......common sense.

A. misses
B. fails
C. wants
D. lacks
Question 19: It is believed......causes weight loss.
A. it is much stress
B. much stress
C. much stress that
D. that much stress
Question 20: "Which of the two boys is a boy scout?" ~ "......of them is."
A. None
B. All
C. Both
D. Neither
Question 21: Our lack of interest in the project had nothing to do with money but came from the fact that since graduation
we..... fairly regularly. Thus, for most of us an anniversary party had no special attraction.
A. have been met
B. were meeting
C. have been meeting
D. had met
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: This latest scandal has left the actress with egg on her face.
A. with a blush
B. at grimace
C. looking stupid
D. in shame
Question 23: At fifty-five, he began life again, determined with his pen to wipe out the debt.
A. give up
B. pay off

C. rub out
D. bump off
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: She walked in as cool as a cucumber, as if nothing had happened.
A. down in the mouth
B. on tiptoes
C. in a fever
D. very calmly
Question 25: In 1864 George Pullman designed a sleeping car that eventually saw widespread use.
A. ultimately
B. familiarly
C. simultaneously
D. previously
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 26: Never in the history of humanity has there been more people living on this relatively small planet.
A. has
B. of humanity
C. living
D. relatively
Question 27: "How far does it take to get to the office?" ~ "About one hour, I think."
A. How far
B. the
C. it take
D. About
Question 28: The best-known members of the cabbage vegetable group includes head cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli.
A. vegetable
B. best-known
C. includes

D. cauliflower
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 29 to 34.
El Nino, the weather phenomenon that can unleash devastating floocs and droughts, is ...(29)... to return this spring, but how
harmful it might be is unclear, US government weather forecasters said on Thursday.
Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ...(30)... the prediction based on readings of warmer
water in the Pacific Ocean. The last El Nino episode in 1997-98, considered ...(31)... severe, was ...(32)... for rearing droughts
in Australia, the Philippines and Indonesia and floods in Peru and Ecuador.
At this point, it is too early to predict if this El Nino might develop along the same lines as the 1997-98 episode, or be
weaker,” said Vernon Kousky, a weather specialist with the federal agency.
El Nino, meaning “boy child” in Spanish, is an abnormal ...(33)... of waters in the Eastern Pacific Ocean that usually
happens once every two or seven yean. First reported by Latin American fisherman, the anomaly was named after the Christ's
child because it was usually seen ...(34)... Christmas. El Nino can have a major impact on wind and rainfall patterns around
the world causing storms, droughts and crop failures.
Question 29:A. easily
B. likely
C. possibly
D. surely
Question 30:A. made
B. took
C. did
D. got
Question 31:A. seriously B. approximately
C. extremely
D. fairly
Question 32:A. regarded B. taken
C. thought
D. blamed
Question 33:A. warmth
B. heat

C. warming
D. heating
Question 34:A. around
B. on
C. in
D. about
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 35:A. criteria
B. industry
C. mechanise
D. elephant
Question 36:A. curriculum B. professional
C. peninsula
D. auditorium
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 37 to 43.
Being aware of one’s own emotions - recognizing and acknowledging feelings as they happen - is at the very heart of
Emotional Intelligence. And this awareness encompasses not only moods but also thoughts about those moods. People who


are able to monitor their feelings as they arise are less likely to be ruled by them and are thus better able to manage their
emotions.
Managing emotions does not mean suppressing them; nor does it mean giving free rein to every feeling. Psychologist
Daniel Goleman, one of several authors who have popularized the notion of Emotional Intelligence, insisted that the goal is
balance and that every feeling has value and significance. As Goleman said, "A life without passion would be a dull wasteland
of neutrality, cut off and isolated from the richness of life itself." Thus, we manage our emotions by expressing them in an
appropriate manner. Emotions can also be managed by engaging in activities that cheer us up, soothe our hurts, or reassure us
when we feel anxious.
Clearly, awareness and management of emotions are not independent. For instance, you might think that individuals who

seem to experience their feelings more intensely than others would be less able to manage them. However, a critical
component of awareness of emotions is the ability to assign meaning to them - to know why we are experiencing a particular
feeling or mood. Psychologists have found that, among individuals who experience intense emotions, individual differences
in the ability to assign meaning to those feelings predict differences in the ability to manage them. In other words, if two
individuals are intensely angry, the one who is better able to understand why he or she is angry will also be better able to
manage the anger.
Self-motivation refers to strong emotional self-control, which enables a person to get moving and pursue worthy goals,
persist at tasks even when frustrated, and resist the temptation to act on impulse. Resisting impulsive behaviour is, according
to Goleman, "the root of all emotional self-control."
Of all the attributes of Emotional Intelligence, the ability to postpone immediate gratification and to persist in working
toward some greater future gain is most closely related to success - whether one is trying to build a business, get a college
degree, or even stay on a diet. One researcher examined whether this trait can predict a child’s success in school. The study
showed that 4-year-old children who can delay instant gratification in order to advance toward some future goal will be "far
superior as students" when they graduate from high school than will 4-year-olds who are not able to resist the impulse to
satisfy their immediate wishes.
Question 37: Which of the following can we infer from paragraph 1?
A. Some people can understand their feelings better than others.
B. People who can manage their emotions will be controlled by them.
C. If people pay attention to their feelings, they will not be able to manage them.
D. If people pay attention to their feelings, they can control their emotions better.
Question 38: In paragraph 3, the author explains the concept of awareness and management of emotions by......
A. explaining why some people are not aware of their emotions
B. describing how people learn to control their emotions
C. comparing how two people might respond to an intense emotion
D. giving an example of why people get angry
Question 39: From paragraph 2, we can see that Daniel Goleman.....
A. studied how people manage their emotions
B. trained people to increase their Emotional Intelligence
C. wrote about Emotional Intelligence
D. treated patients who had emotional problems

Question 40: All of the following are mentioned in paragraph 2 about our emotions EXCEPT.....
A. every feeling is important
B. we should ignore some feelings
C. we can manage our emotions
D. emotions are part of a satisfying life
Question 41: The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to......
A. individual differences B. psychologists
C. individuals
D. intense emotions
Question 42: The word "critical" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to.....
A. indecisive
B. inessential
C. dynamic
D. important
Question 43: According to paragraph 5, children might be more successful in school if they can resist impulses because
they can......
A. have more friends at school
B. easily understand new information
C. focus on their work and not get distracted
D. be more popular with their teachers
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
Question 44: ~ A: “.......................” ~ B: “Nonsense! He’s just an apprentice in my father’s workshop.”
A. Was that man following you the whole morning?
B. Has your dad divorced three times so far?
C. Can I make acquaintance with that cool-looking boy?
D. That boy seems to be wooing for you, Peggy.”
Question 45: ~ A: “How can I boil these eggs, Mum?” ~ B: “.......................”
A. First, stop at the gas then get some snack food.
B. Quite easy. Just put in some water and boil for ten minutes.

C. Serve this instanly with salt and pepper.
D. Keep them in the fridge for later use.
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 46: You need to study your vocabulary words. You can do well on the quiz.


A. If you need to study your vocabulary words, you can do well on the quiz.
B. First, you need to study your vocabulary words, then you can do well on the quiz.
C. In order to study your vocabulary words, you should do well on the quiz.
D. You need to study your vocabulary words, so that you can do well on the quiz.
Question 47: You eat your vegetables. You cannot have dessert.
A. Until you eat your vegetables, you cannot have dessert.
B. You may not eat your vegetables because you cannot have dessert.
C. Unless you eat your vegetables, you cannot have dessert.
D. If you don’t eat your vegetables, you cannot have dessert.
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 48: It is an undeniable fact that children watch too much TV.
A. It’s undeniable that too many children watch TV.
B. It’s obviously true that children spend too much time watching TV.
C. It can’t be denied that children watch too many TV programmes.
D. It’s undeniable that children don’t watch enough TV.
Question 49: I am sure that they are not expecting us this early.
A. They may not like us to arrive late.
B. If we arrive this early, they are not there.
C. They can’t be expecting us this early.
D. We should arrive early or they will expect us.
Question 50: The way he behaves annoys me sometimes.
A. I was annoyed with his way of behaving.

B. I find his behaviour very annoying.
C. His behaviour is annoying to me.
D. I’m sometimes annoyed by the way he behaves.
The End


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ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
(Đề gồm có 04 trang)

ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 366
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1:A. mechanise B. industry
C. elephant
D. criteria
Question 2:A. professional B. curriculum
C. peninsula
D. auditorium
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 03 to 08.
El Nino, the weather phenomenon that can unleash devastating floocs and droughts, is ...(3)... to return this spring, but how
harmful it might be is unclear, US government weather forecasters said on Thursday.
Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ...(4)... the prediction based on readings of warmer
water in the Pacific Ocean. The last El Nino episode in 1997-98, considered ...(5)... severe, was ...(6)... for rearing droughts in
Australia, the Philippines and Indonesia and floods in Peru and Ecuador.
At this point, it is too early to predict if this El Nino might develop along the same lines as the 1997-98 episode, or be

weaker,” said Vernon Kousky, a weather specialist with the federal agency.
El Nino, meaning “boy child” in Spanish, is an abnormal ...(7)... of waters in the Eastern Pacific Ocean that usually happens
once every two or seven yean. First reported by Latin American fisherman, the anomaly was named after the Christ's child
because it was usually seen ...(8)... Christmas. El Nino can have a major impact on wind and rainfall patterns around the
world causing storms, droughts and crop failures.
Question 3:A. easily
B. surely
C. likely
D. possibly
Question 4:A. got
B. did
C. made
D. took
Question 5:A. fairly
B. seriously
C. extremely
D. approximately
Question 6:A. taken
B. regarded
C. thought
D. blamed
Question 7:A. heating
B. warmth
C. heat
D. warming
Question 8:A. in
B. about
C. on
D. around
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 9: "Which of the two boys is a boy scout?" ~ "......of them is."
A. All
B. None
C. Neither
D. Both
Question 10: I am......tired to think about that problem at the moment.
A. nearly
B. much more
C. simply
D. far too
Question 11: We have been working hard. Let’s......a break.
A. find
B. make
C. take
D. do
Question 12: His......of the school regulations really can’t be ignored any longer.
A. inattention
B. carelessness
C. disregard
D. unfamiliarity
Question 13: It is believed......causes weight loss.
A. it is much stress
B. much stress
C. that much stress
D. much stress that
Question 14: The stolen jewels were.......a lot of money.
A. priced
B. valued
C. cost
D. worth

Question 15: The child was told to eat all his vegetables or......he would get no ice cream.
A. else
B. in case
C. instead
D. in fact
Question 16: My brother is intelligent but he......common sense.
A. wants
B. lacks
C. fails
D. misses
Question 17: Our lack of interest in the project had nothing to do with money but came from the fact that since graduation
we..... fairly regularly. Thus, for most of us an anniversary party had no special attraction.
A. were meeting
B. had met
C. have been met
D. have been meeting
Question 18: Rheumatic fever can be a crippling disease; .......the name is misleading. There is normally no, or little, fever
experienced by sufferers.
A. unless
B. otherwise
C. because
D. however
Question 19: None of us has ever.....of cheating in class.
A. approved
B. persisted
C. declared
D. concluded
Question 20: I think you should stay.....while listening to classical music.
A. tranquil
B. peaceful

C. quiet
D. calm
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: She walked in as cool as a cucumber, as if nothing had happened.
A. down in the mouth
B. very calmly
C. on tiptoes
D. in a fever
Question 22: In 1864 George Pullman designed a sleeping car that eventually saw widespread use.
A. simultaneously
B. familiarly
C. ultimately
D. previously
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 23 to 29.


In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on
harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both
cost-effective and earth-friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power.
Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy
consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight
into electricity. In the United States alone, more than 100,000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of
solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar systems
is growing steadily.
Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates
energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are
pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more
abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources. And as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize

geothermal energy is fairly simple. A prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal
activity, where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power.
Solar and geothermal energy are just two of a number of promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources.
The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on a global scale.
Question 23: Which word below is antonymous with “abundant”?
A. rich
B. immense
C. scarce
D. rare
Question 24: The word ‘harness” is closest in meaning to…..
A. blindfold
B. control for use
C. tie up
D. develop
Question 25: According to the passage, what can be inferred about solar roof tiles?
A. They contain photovoltaic cells.
B. They are more expensive than solar panels.
C. They are being used in many undeveloped countries.
D. They can convert geothermal power to electricity.
Question 26: What is the main topic of this passage?
A. The benefits of solar and wind power over conventional energy sources.
B. How energy resources are tapped from nature.
C. Two types of alternative energy sources that should be further utilized.
D. Examples of the use of energy sources worldwide.
Question 27: According to the passage, why should we consider using alternative energy sources?
A. Because they are free and available worldwide.
B. Because fossil fuels are no longer available.
C. Because conventional energy sources are being depleted, and they cause environmental damage.
D. Because global warming has increased the amount of sunlight that reaches the earth.
Question 28: The word”tapping” is synonymous with…….

A. burying
B. making use of
C. hitting
D. knocking
Question 29: According to the passage, which of the following is true about solar power?
A. There is enough of it to far exceed the energy needs of the world.
B. There is very little of it available in Iceland.
C. It is being used in 100,000 private homes worldwide.
D. It is 6,000 times more powerful than energy from fossil fuels.
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 30:A. champagne B. chores
C. machine
D. chamois
Question 31:A. serious
B. famous
C. nervous
D. lousy
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 32 to 38.
Being aware of one’s own emotions - recognizing and acknowledging feelings as they happen - is at the very heart of
Emotional Intelligence. And this awareness encompasses not only moods but also thoughts about those moods. People who
are able to monitor their feelings as they arise are less likely to be ruled by them and are thus better able to manage their
emotions.
Managing emotions does not mean suppressing them; nor does it mean giving free rein to every feeling. Psychologist
Daniel Goleman, one of several authors who have popularized the notion of Emotional Intelligence, insisted that the goal is
balance and that every feeling has value and significance. As Goleman said, "A life without passion would be a dull wasteland
of neutrality, cut off and isolated from the richness of life itself." Thus, we manage our emotions by expressing them in an
appropriate manner. Emotions can also be managed by engaging in activities that cheer us up, soothe our hurts, or reassure us
when we feel anxious.

Clearly, awareness and management of emotions are not independent. For instance, you might think that individuals who
seem to experience their feelings more intensely than others would be less able to manage them. However, a critical
component of awareness of emotions is the ability to assign meaning to them - to know why we are experiencing a particular
feeling or mood. Psychologists have found that, among individuals who experience intense emotions, individual differences
in the ability to assign meaning to those feelings predict differences in the ability to manage them. In other words, if two


individuals are intensely angry, the one who is better able to understand why he or she is angry will also be better able to
manage the anger.
Self-motivation refers to strong emotional self-control, which enables a person to get moving and pursue worthy goals,
persist at tasks even when frustrated, and resist the temptation to act on impulse. Resisting impulsive behaviour is, according
to Goleman, "the root of all emotional self-control."
Of all the attributes of Emotional Intelligence, the ability to postpone immediate gratification and to persist in working
toward some greater future gain is most closely related to success - whether one is trying to build a business, get a college
degree, or even stay on a diet. One researcher examined whether this trait can predict a child’s success in school. The study
showed that 4-year-old children who can delay instant gratification in order to advance toward some future goal will be "far
superior as students" when they graduate from high school than will 4-year-olds who are not able to resist the impulse to
satisfy their immediate wishes.
Question 32: Which of the following can we infer from paragraph 1?
A. If people pay attention to their feelings, they can control their emotions better.
B. Some people can understand their feelings better than others.
C. People who can manage their emotions will be controlled by them.
D. If people pay attention to their feelings, they will not be able to manage them.
Question 33: All of the following are mentioned in paragraph 2 about our emotions EXCEPT.....
A. emotions are part of a satisfying life
B. every feeling is important
C. we should ignore some feelings
D. we can manage our emotions
Question 34: According to paragraph 5, children might be more successful in school if they can resist impulses because
they can......

A. focus on their work and not get distracted
B. have more friends at school
C. be more popular with their teachers
D. easily understand new information
Question 35: The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to......
A. psychologists
B. intense emotions
C. individual differences
D. individuals
Question 36: The word "critical" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to.....
A. inessential
B. important
C. indecisive
D. dynamic
Question 37: In paragraph 3, the author explains the concept of awareness and management of emotions by......
A. explaining why some people are not aware of their emotions
B. giving an example of why people get angry
C. describing how people learn to control their emotions
D. comparing how two people might respond to an intense emotion
Question 38: From paragraph 2, we can see that Daniel Goleman.....
A. trained people to increase their Emotional Intelligence B. studied how people manage their emotions
C. treated patients who had emotional problems
D. wrote about Emotional Intelligence
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
Question 39: ~ A: “.......................” ~ B: “Nonsense! He’s just an apprentice in my father’s workshop.”
A. Can I make acquaintance with that cool-looking boy?
B. That boy seems to be wooing for you, Peggy.”
C. Was that man following you the whole morning?
D. Has your dad divorced three times so far?

Question 40: ~ A: “How can I boil these eggs, Mum?” ~ B: “.......................”
A. Serve this instanly with salt and pepper.
B. Keep them in the fridge for later use.
C. Quite easy. Just put in some water and boil for ten minutes.
D. First, stop at the gas then get some snack food.
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 41: At fifty-five, he began life again, determined with his pen to wipe out the debt.
A. rub out
B. pay off
C. give up
D. bump off
Question 42: This latest scandal has left the actress with egg on her face.
A. in shame
B. looking stupid
C. at grimace
D. with a blush
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 43: Never in the history of humanity has there been more people living on this relatively small planet.
A. of humanity
B. has
C. relatively
D. living
Question 44: "How far does it take to get to the office?" ~ "About one hour, I think."
A. the
B. it take
C. About
D. How far
Question 45: The best-known members of the cabbage vegetable group includes head cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli.

A. vegetable
B. best-known
C. includes
D. cauliflower
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 46: It is an undeniable fact that children watch too much TV.
A. It’s undeniable that children don’t watch enough TV.
B. It can’t be denied that children watch too many TV programmes.
C. It’s obviously true that children spend too much time watching TV.
D. It’s undeniable that too many children watch TV.
Question 47: The way he behaves annoys me sometimes.
A. His behaviour is annoying to me.
B. I find his behaviour very annoying.
C. I was annoyed with his way of behaving.
D. I’m sometimes annoyed by the way he behaves.
Question 48: I am sure that they are not expecting us this early.
A. They may not like us to arrive late.
B. They can’t be expecting us this early.
C. If we arrive this early, they are not there.
D. We should arrive early or they will expect us.
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 49: You eat your vegetables. You cannot have dessert.
A. You may not eat your vegetables because you cannot have dessert.
B. Unless you eat your vegetables, you cannot have dessert.
C. If you don’t eat your vegetables, you cannot have dessert.
D. Until you eat your vegetables, you cannot have dessert.

Question 50: You need to study your vocabulary words. You can do well on the quiz.
A. If you need to study your vocabulary words, you can do well on the quiz.
B. In order to study your vocabulary words, you should do well on the quiz.
C. You need to study your vocabulary words, so that you can do well on the quiz.
D. First, you need to study your vocabulary words, then you can do well on the quiz.
The End


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ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
(Đề gồm có 04 trang)

ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 818
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1:A. peninsula
B. professional
C. curriculum
D. auditorium
Question 2:A. industry
B. elephant
C. criteria
D. mechanise
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 3:A. chamois
B. champagne

C. machine
D. chores
Question 4:A. famous
B. nervous
C. serious
D. lousy
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 05 to 11.
Being aware of one’s own emotions - recognizing and acknowledging feelings as they happen - is at the very heart of
Emotional Intelligence. And this awareness encompasses not only moods but also thoughts about those moods. People who
are able to monitor their feelings as they arise are less likely to be ruled by them and are thus better able to manage their
emotions.
Managing emotions does not mean suppressing them; nor does it mean giving free rein to every feeling. Psychologist
Daniel Goleman, one of several authors who have popularized the notion of Emotional Intelligence, insisted that the goal is
balance and that every feeling has value and significance. As Goleman said, "A life without passion would be a dull wasteland
of neutrality, cut off and isolated from the richness of life itself." Thus, we manage our emotions by expressing them in an
appropriate manner. Emotions can also be managed by engaging in activities that cheer us up, soothe our hurts, or reassure us
when we feel anxious.
Clearly, awareness and management of emotions are not independent. For instance, you might think that individuals who
seem to experience their feelings more intensely than others would be less able to manage them. However, a critical
component of awareness of emotions is the ability to assign meaning to them - to know why we are experiencing a particular
feeling or mood. Psychologists have found that, among individuals who experience intense emotions, individual differences
in the ability to assign meaning to those feelings predict differences in the ability to manage them. In other words, if two
individuals are intensely angry, the one who is better able to understand why he or she is angry will also be better able to
manage the anger.
Self-motivation refers to strong emotional self-control, which enables a person to get moving and pursue worthy goals,
persist at tasks even when frustrated, and resist the temptation to act on impulse. Resisting impulsive behaviour is, according
to Goleman, "the root of all emotional self-control."
Of all the attributes of Emotional Intelligence, the ability to postpone immediate gratification and to persist in working
toward some greater future gain is most closely related to success - whether one is trying to build a business, get a college

degree, or even stay on a diet. One researcher examined whether this trait can predict a child’s success in school. The study
showed that 4-year-old children who can delay instant gratification in order to advance toward some future goal will be "far
superior as students" when they graduate from high school than will 4-year-olds who are not able to resist the impulse to
satisfy their immediate wishes.
Question 5: Which of the following can we infer from paragraph 1?
A. Some people can understand their feelings better than others.
B. If people pay attention to their feelings, they will not be able to manage them.
C. If people pay attention to their feelings, they can control their emotions better.
D. People who can manage their emotions will be controlled by them.
Question 6: The word "critical" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to.....
A. dynamic
B. important
C. inessential
D. indecisive
Question 7: The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to......
A. intense emotions
B. individuals
C. individual differences
D. psychologists
Question 8: All of the following are mentioned in paragraph 2 about our emotions EXCEPT.....
A. we can manage our emotions
B. every feeling is important
C. we should ignore some feelings
D. emotions are part of a satisfying life
Question 9: According to paragraph 5, children might be more successful in school if they can resist impulses because
they can......
A. have more friends at school
B. focus on their work and not get distracted
C. be more popular with their teachers
D. easily understand new information

Question 10: In paragraph 3, the author explains the concept of awareness and management of emotions by......
A. describing how people learn to control their emotions
B. giving an example of why people get angry
C. comparing how two people might respond to an intense emotion
D. explaining why some people are not aware of their emotions
Question 11: From paragraph 2, we can see that Daniel Goleman.....
A. treated patients who had emotional problems
B. wrote about Emotional Intelligence


C. studied how people manage their emotions
D. trained people to increase their Emotional Intelligence
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
Question 12: ~ A: “How can I boil these eggs, Mum?” ~ B: “.......................”
A. Serve this instanly with salt and pepper.
B. Keep them in the fridge for later use.
C. First, stop at the gas then get some snack food.
D. Quite easy. Just put in some water and boil for ten minutes.
Question 13: ~ A: “.......................” ~ B: “Nonsense! He’s just an apprentice in my father’s workshop.”
A. That boy seems to be wooing for you, Peggy.”
B. Can I make acquaintance with that cool-looking boy?
C. Has your dad divorced three times so far?
D. Was that man following you the whole morning?
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 14: "Which of the two boys is a boy scout?" ~ "......of them is."
A. All
B. Both
C. None
D. Neither

Question 15: My brother is intelligent but he......common sense.
A. misses
B. fails
C. wants
D. lacks
Question 16: His......of the school regulations really can’t be ignored any longer.
A. unfamiliarity
B. inattention
C. carelessness
D. disregard
Question 17: The child was told to eat all his vegetables or......he would get no ice cream.
A. in fact
B. else
C. in case
D. instead
Question 18: None of us has ever.....of cheating in class.
A. declared
B. concluded
C. approved
D. persisted
Question 19: Rheumatic fever can be a crippling disease; .......the name is misleading. There is normally no, or little, fever
experienced by sufferers.
A. however
B. otherwise
C. because
D. unless
Question 20: It is believed......causes weight loss.
A. it is much stress
B. that much stress
C. much stress that

D. much stress
Question 21: I think you should stay.....while listening to classical music.
A. calm
B. quiet
C. tranquil
D. peaceful
Question 22: We have been working hard. Let’s......a break.
A. make
B. do
C. find
D. take
Question 23: The stolen jewels were.......a lot of money.
A. cost
B. priced
C. worth
D. valued
Question 24: I am......tired to think about that problem at the moment.
A. nearly
B. simply
C. much more
D. far too
Question 25: Our lack of interest in the project had nothing to do with money but came from the fact that since graduation
we..... fairly regularly. Thus, for most of us an anniversary party had no special attraction.
A. have been met
B. were meeting
C. had met
D. have been meeting
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: In 1864 George Pullman designed a sleeping car that eventually saw widespread use.

A. previously
B. familiarly
C. simultaneously
D. ultimately
Question 27: She walked in as cool as a cucumber, as if nothing had happened.
A. on tiptoes
B. in a fever
C. very calmly
D. down in the mouth
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 28: Never in the history of humanity has there been more people living on this relatively small planet.
A. relatively
B. of humanity
C. has
D. living
Question 29: The best-known members of the cabbage vegetable group includes head cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli.
A. includes
B. best-known
C. cauliflower
D. vegetable
Question 30: "How far does it take to get to the office?" ~ "About one hour, I think."
A. the
B. How far
C. it take
D. About
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 31 to 37.
In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on
harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both

cost-effective and earth-friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power.
Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy
consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight
into electricity. In the United States alone, more than 100,000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of


solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar systems
is growing steadily.
Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates
energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are
pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more
abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources. And as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize
geothermal energy is fairly simple. A prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal
activity, where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power.
Solar and geothermal energy are just two of a number of promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources.
The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on a global scale.
Question 31: What is the main topic of this passage?
A. Two types of alternative energy sources that should be further utilized.
B. The benefits of solar and wind power over conventional energy sources.
C. How energy resources are tapped from nature.
D. Examples of the use of energy sources worldwide.
Question 32: The word ‘harness” is closest in meaning to…..
A. control for use
B. develop
C. tie up
D. blindfold
Question 33: According to the passage, what can be inferred about solar roof tiles?
A. They can convert geothermal power to electricity.
B. They contain photovoltaic cells.
C. They are more expensive than solar panels.

D. They are being used in many undeveloped countries.
Question 34: According to the passage, which of the following is true about solar power?
A. There is enough of it to far exceed the energy needs of the world.
B. There is very little of it available in Iceland.
C. It is 6,000 times more powerful than energy from fossil fuels.
D. It is being used in 100,000 private homes worldwide.
Question 35: According to the passage, why should we consider using alternative energy sources?
A. Because conventional energy sources are being depleted, and they cause environmental damage.
B. Because global warming has increased the amount of sunlight that reaches the earth.
C. Because they are free and available worldwide.
D. Because fossil fuels are no longer available.
Question 36: The word”tapping” is synonymous with…….
A. making use of
B. knocking
C. burying
D. hitting
Question 37: Which word below is antonymous with “abundant”?
A. rich
B. scarce
C. immense
D. rare
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 38: You need to study your vocabulary words. You can do well on the quiz.
A. In order to study your vocabulary words, you should do well on the quiz.
B. If you need to study your vocabulary words, you can do well on the quiz.
C. You need to study your vocabulary words, so that you can do well on the quiz.
D. First, you need to study your vocabulary words, then you can do well on the quiz.
Question 39: You eat your vegetables. You cannot have dessert.
A. You may not eat your vegetables because you cannot have dessert.

B. If you don’t eat your vegetables, you cannot have dessert.
C. Unless you eat your vegetables, you cannot have dessert.
D. Until you eat your vegetables, you cannot have dessert.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 40 to 45.
El Nino, the weather phenomenon that can unleash devastating floocs and droughts, is ...(40)... to return this spring, but how
harmful it might be is unclear, US government weather forecasters said on Thursday.
Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ...(41)... the prediction based on readings of warmer
water in the Pacific Ocean. The last El Nino episode in 1997-98, considered ...(42)... severe, was ...(43)... for rearing droughts
in Australia, the Philippines and Indonesia and floods in Peru and Ecuador.
At this point, it is too early to predict if this El Nino might develop along the same lines as the 1997-98 episode, or be
weaker,” said Vernon Kousky, a weather specialist with the federal agency.
El Nino, meaning “boy child” in Spanish, is an abnormal ...(44)... of waters in the Eastern Pacific Ocean that usually
happens once every two or seven yean. First reported by Latin American fisherman, the anomaly was named after the Christ's
child because it was usually seen ...(45)... Christmas. El Nino can have a major impact on wind and rainfall patterns around
the world causing storms, droughts and crop failures.
Question 40:A. easily
B. likely
C. surely
D. possibly
Question 41:A. got
B. took
C. did
D. made


Question 42:A. extremely B. approximately
C. fairly
D. seriously
Question 43:A. blamed

B. regarded
C. thought
D. taken
Question 44:A. heat
B. warming
C. warmth
D. heating
Question 45:A. in
B. on
C. around
D. about
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 46: It is an undeniable fact that children watch too much TV.
A. It’s undeniable that too many children watch TV.
B. It can’t be denied that children watch too many TV programmes.
C. It’s obviously true that children spend too much time watching TV.
D. It’s undeniable that children don’t watch enough TV.
Question 47: I am sure that they are not expecting us this early.
A. They can’t be expecting us this early.
B. We should arrive early or they will expect us.
C. If we arrive this early, they are not there.
D. They may not like us to arrive late.
Question 48: The way he behaves annoys me sometimes.
A. I find his behaviour very annoying.
B. I’m sometimes annoyed by the way he behaves.
C. His behaviour is annoying to me.
D. I was annoyed with his way of behaving.
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 49: At fifty-five, he began life again, determined with his pen to wipe out the debt.
A. bump off
B. pay off
C. give up
D. rub out
Question 50: This latest scandal has left the actress with egg on her face.
A. in shame
B. at grimace
C. with a blush
D. looking stupid
The End


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ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
(Đề gồm có 04 trang)

ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 948
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
Question 1: ~ A: “.......................” ~ B: “Nonsense! He’s just an apprentice in my father’s workshop.”
A. Has your dad divorced three times so far?
B. That boy seems to be wooing for you, Peggy.”
C. Can I make acquaintance with that cool-looking boy?
D. Was that man following you the whole morning?
Question 2: ~ A: “How can I boil these eggs, Mum?” ~ B: “.......................”
A. First, stop at the gas then get some snack food.

B. Quite easy. Just put in some water and boil for ten minutes.
C. Serve this instanly with salt and pepper.
D. Keep them in the fridge for later use.
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 3:A. chamois
B. chores
C. machine
D. champagne
Question 4:A. serious
B. famous
C. nervous
D. lousy
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 5: Never in the history of humanity has there been more people living on this relatively small planet.
A. living
B. of humanity
C. has
D. relatively
Question 6: The best-known members of the cabbage vegetable group includes head cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli.
A. best-known
B. includes
C. vegetable
D. cauliflower
Question 7: "How far does it take to get to the office?" ~ "About one hour, I think."
A. About
B. it take
C. the
D. How far

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 8: At fifty-five, he began life again, determined with his pen to wipe out the debt.
A. give up
B. rub out
C. bump off
D. pay off
Question 9: This latest scandal has left the actress with egg on her face.
A. looking stupid
B. at grimace
C. with a blush
D. in shame
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 10: I am sure that they are not expecting us this early.
A. They may not like us to arrive late.
B. If we arrive this early, they are not there.
C. We should arrive early or they will expect us.
D. They can’t be expecting us this early.
Question 11: It is an undeniable fact that children watch too much TV.
A. It’s obviously true that children spend too much time watching TV.
B. It can’t be denied that children watch too many TV programmes.
C. It’s undeniable that children don’t watch enough TV.
D. It’s undeniable that too many children watch TV.
Question 12: The way he behaves annoys me sometimes.
A. I’m sometimes annoyed by the way he behaves.
B. I find his behaviour very annoying.
C. His behaviour is annoying to me.
D. I was annoyed with his way of behaving.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position

of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 13:A. mechanise B. elephant
C. criteria
D. industry
Question 14:A. professional B. auditorium
C. peninsula
D. curriculum
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 15: You need to study your vocabulary words. You can do well on the quiz.
A. In order to study your vocabulary words, you should do well on the quiz.
B. You need to study your vocabulary words, so that you can do well on the quiz.
C. First, you need to study your vocabulary words, then you can do well on the quiz.
D. If you need to study your vocabulary words, you can do well on the quiz.
Question 16: You eat your vegetables. You cannot have dessert.
A. Unless you eat your vegetables, you cannot have dessert.
B. Until you eat your vegetables, you cannot have dessert.
C. You may not eat your vegetables because you cannot have dessert.
D. If you don’t eat your vegetables, you cannot have dessert.


Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 17 to 22.
El Nino, the weather phenomenon that can unleash devastating floocs and droughts, is ...(17)... to return this spring, but how
harmful it might be is unclear, US government weather forecasters said on Thursday.
Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ...(18)... the prediction based on readings of warmer
water in the Pacific Ocean. The last El Nino episode in 1997-98, considered ...(19)... severe, was ...(20)... for rearing droughts
in Australia, the Philippines and Indonesia and floods in Peru and Ecuador.
At this point, it is too early to predict if this El Nino might develop along the same lines as the 1997-98 episode, or be
weaker,” said Vernon Kousky, a weather specialist with the federal agency.

El Nino, meaning “boy child” in Spanish, is an abnormal ...(21)... of waters in the Eastern Pacific Ocean that usually
happens once every two or seven yean. First reported by Latin American fisherman, the anomaly was named after the Christ's
child because it was usually seen ...(22)... Christmas. El Nino can have a major impact on wind and rainfall patterns around
the world causing storms, droughts and crop failures.
Question 17:A. possibly
B. surely
C. likely
D. easily
Question 18:A. made
B. took
C. got
D. did
Question 19:A. seriously
B. approximately
C. fairly
D. extremely
Question 20:A. blamed
B. regarded
C. thought
D. taken
Question 21:A. heating
B. heat
C. warmth
D. warming
Question 22:A. about
B. on
C. around
D. in
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 23 to 29.

Being aware of one’s own emotions - recognizing and acknowledging feelings as they happen - is at the very heart of
Emotional Intelligence. And this awareness encompasses not only moods but also thoughts about those moods. People who
are able to monitor their feelings as they arise are less likely to be ruled by them and are thus better able to manage their
emotions.
Managing emotions does not mean suppressing them; nor does it mean giving free rein to every feeling. Psychologist Daniel
Goleman, one of several authors who have popularized the notion of Emotional Intelligence, insisted that the goal is balance
and that every feeling has value and significance. As Goleman said, "A life without passion would be a dull wasteland of
neutrality, cut off and isolated from the richness of life itself." Thus, we manage our emotions by expressing them in an
appropriate manner. Emotions can also be managed by engaging in activities that cheer us up, soothe our hurts, or reassure us
when we feel anxious.
Clearly, awareness and management of emotions are not independent. For instance, you might think that individuals who
seem to experience their feelings more intensely than others would be less able to manage them. However, a critical
component of awareness of emotions is the ability to assign meaning to them - to know why we are experiencing a particular
feeling or mood. Psychologists have found that, among individuals who experience intense emotions, individual differences
in the ability to assign meaning to those feelings predict differences in the ability to manage them. In other words, if two
individuals are intensely angry, the one who is better able to understand why he or she is angry will also be better able to
manage the anger.
Self-motivation refers to strong emotional self-control, which enables a person to get moving and pursue worthy goals,
persist at tasks even when frustrated, and resist the temptation to act on impulse. Resisting impulsive behaviour is, according
to Goleman, "the root of all emotional self-control."
Of all the attributes of Emotional Intelligence, the ability to postpone immediate gratification and to persist in working
toward some greater future gain is most closely related to success - whether one is trying to build a business, get a college
degree, or even stay on a diet. One researcher examined whether this trait can predict a child’s success in school. The study
showed that 4-year-old children who can delay instant gratification in order to advance toward some future goal will be "far
superior as students" when they graduate from high school than will 4-year-olds who are not able to resist the impulse to
satisfy their immediate wishes.
Question 23: The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to......
A. individual differences B. individuals
C. intense emotions
D. psychologists

Question 24: Which of the following can we infer from paragraph 1?
A. If people pay attention to their feelings, they can control their emotions better.
B. People who can manage their emotions will be controlled by them.
C. Some people can understand their feelings better than others.
D. If people pay attention to their feelings, they will not be able to manage them.
Question 25: From paragraph 2, we can see that Daniel Goleman.....
A. studied how people manage their emotions
B. treated patients who had emotional problems
C. wrote about Emotional Intelligence
D. trained people to increase their Emotional Intelligence
Question 26: In paragraph 3, the author explains the concept of awareness and management of emotions by......
A. explaining why some people are not aware of their emotions
B. describing how people learn to control their emotions
C. comparing how two people might respond to an intense emotion
D. giving an example of why people get angry
Question 27: The word "critical" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to.....


A. indecisive
B. inessential
C. dynamic
D. important
Question 28: All of the following are mentioned in paragraph 2 about our emotions EXCEPT.....
A. every feeling is important
B. we can manage our emotions
C. we should ignore some feelings
D. emotions are part of a satisfying life
Question 29: According to paragraph 5, children might be more successful in school if they can resist impulses because
they can......
A. be more popular with their teachers

B. have more friends at school
C. easily understand new information
D. focus on their work and not get distracted
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 30: "Which of the two boys is a boy scout?" ~ "......of them is."
A. Neither
B. None
C. Both
D. All
Question 31: The child was told to eat all his vegetables or......he would get no ice cream.
A. in case
B. instead
C. else
D. in fact
Question 32: I think you should stay.....while listening to classical music.
A. quiet
B. peaceful
C. tranquil
D. calm
Question 33: The stolen jewels were.......a lot of money.
A. worth
B. priced
C. valued
D. cost
Question 34: We have been working hard. Let’s......a break.
A. find
B. make
C. do
D. take
Question 35: His......of the school regulations really can’t be ignored any longer.

A. disregard
B. unfamiliarity
C. carelessness
D. inattention
Question 36: My brother is intelligent but he......common sense.
A. misses
B. wants
C. fails
D. lacks
Question 37: It is believed......causes weight loss.
A. much stress that
B. it is much stress
C. that much stress
D. much stress
Question 38: None of us has ever.....of cheating in class.
A. approved
B. declared
C. persisted
D. concluded
Question 39: Our lack of interest in the project had nothing to do with money but came from the fact that since graduation
we..... fairly regularly. Thus, for most of us an anniversary party had no special attraction.
A. have been met
B. were meeting
C. have been meeting
D. had met
Question 40: I am......tired to think about that problem at the moment.
A. nearly
B. far too
C. much more
D. simply

Question 41: Rheumatic fever can be a crippling disease; .......the name is misleading. There is normally no, or little, fever
experienced by sufferers.
A. because
B. otherwise
C. unless
D. however
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 42 to 48.
In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on
harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both
cost-effective and earth-friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power.
Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy
consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight
into electricity. In the United States alone, more than 100,000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of
solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar systems
is growing steadily.
Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates
energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are
pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more
abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources. And as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize
geothermal energy is fairly simple. A prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal
activity, where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power.
Solar and geothermal energy are just two of a number of promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources.
The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on a global scale.
Question 42: According to the passage, why should we consider using alternative energy sources?
A. Because global warming has increased the amount of sunlight that reaches the earth.
B. Because conventional energy sources are being depleted, and they cause environmental damage.
C. Because they are free and available worldwide.
D. Because fossil fuels are no longer available.
Question 43: According to the passage, what can be inferred about solar roof tiles?

A. They contain photovoltaic cells.
B. They are being used in many undeveloped countries.
C. They can convert geothermal power to electricity.
D. They are more expensive than solar panels.


Question 44: The word ‘harness” is closest in meaning to…..
A. control for use
B. tie up
C. blindfold
D. develop
Question 45: Which word below is antonymous with “abundant”?
A. immense
B. scarce
C. rare
D. rich
Question 46: The word”tapping” is synonymous with…….
A. burying
B. hitting
C. knocking
D. making use of
Question 47: What is the main topic of this passage?
A. Two types of alternative energy sources that should be further utilized.
B. Examples of the use of energy sources worldwide.
C. How energy resources are tapped from nature.
D. The benefits of solar and wind power over conventional energy sources.
Question 48: According to the passage, which of the following is true about solar power?
A. There is very little of it available in Iceland.
B. It is 6,000 times more powerful than energy from fossil fuels.
C. There is enough of it to far exceed the energy needs of the world.

D. It is being used in 100,000 private homes worldwide.
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 49: She walked in as cool as a cucumber, as if nothing had happened.
A. very calmly
B. on tiptoes
C. in a fever
D. down in the mouth
Question 50: In 1864 George Pullman designed a sleeping car that eventually saw widespread use.
A. familiarly
B. simultaneously
C. ultimately
D. previously
The End


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ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
(Đề gồm có 04 trang)

ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 994
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1:A. auditorium B. peninsula
C. professional
D. curriculum
Question 2:A. criteria

B. mechanise
C. industry
D. elephant
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 3: It is an undeniable fact that children watch too much TV.
A. It can’t be denied that children watch too many TV programmes.
B. It’s undeniable that children don’t watch enough TV.
C. It’s undeniable that too many children watch TV.
D. It’s obviously true that children spend too much time watching TV.
Question 4: The way he behaves annoys me sometimes.
A. I find his behaviour very annoying.
B. I’m sometimes annoyed by the way he behaves.
C. I was annoyed with his way of behaving.
D. His behaviour is annoying to me.
Question 5: I am sure that they are not expecting us this early.
A. They can’t be expecting us this early.
B. We should arrive early or they will expect us.
C. They may not like us to arrive late.
D. If we arrive this early, they are not there.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 6: His......of the school regulations really can’t be ignored any longer.
A. disregard
B. inattention
C. unfamiliarity
D. carelessness
Question 7: "Which of the two boys is a boy scout?" ~ "......of them is."
A. None
B. Both
C. All

D. Neither
Question 8: None of us has ever.....of cheating in class.
A. concluded
B. approved
C. persisted
D. declared
Question 9: I think you should stay.....while listening to classical music.
A. quiet
B. calm
C. tranquil
D. peaceful
Question 10: We have been working hard. Let’s......a break.
A. take
B. do
C. make
D. find
Question 11: Our lack of interest in the project had nothing to do with money but came from the fact that since graduation
we..... fairly regularly. Thus, for most of us an anniversary party had no special attraction.
A. have been met
B. were meeting
C. have been meeting
D. had met
Question 12: I am......tired to think about that problem at the moment.
A. much more
B. nearly
C. far too
D. simply
Question 13: The stolen jewels were.......a lot of money.
A. priced
B. valued

C. cost
D. worth
Question 14: The child was told to eat all his vegetables or......he would get no ice cream.
A. in case
B. else
C. instead
D. in fact
Question 15: It is believed......causes weight loss.
A. it is much stress
B. much stress that
C. that much stress
D. much stress
Question 16: Rheumatic fever can be a crippling disease; .......the name is misleading. There is normally no, or little, fever
experienced by sufferers.
A. otherwise
B. because
C. however
D. unless
Question 17: My brother is intelligent but he......common sense.
A. wants
B. misses
C. fails
D. lacks
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 18: At fifty-five, he began life again, determined with his pen to wipe out the debt.
A. pay off
B. bump off
C. give up
D. rub out

Question 19: This latest scandal has left the actress with egg on her face.
A. at grimace
B. in shame
C. with a blush
D. looking stupid
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 20 to 26.
In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on
harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both
cost-effective and earth-friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power.
Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy
consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight
into electricity. In the United States alone, more than 100,000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of


solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar systems
is growing steadily.
Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates
energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are
pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more
abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources. And as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize
geothermal energy is fairly simple. A prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal
activity, where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power.
Solar and geothermal energy are just two of a number of promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources.
The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on a global scale.
Question 20: According to the passage, why should we consider using alternative energy sources?
A. Because global warming has increased the amount of sunlight that reaches the earth.
B. Because fossil fuels are no longer available.
C. Because conventional energy sources are being depleted, and they cause environmental damage.
D. Because they are free and available worldwide.

Question 21: According to the passage, which of the following is true about solar power?
A. It is 6,000 times more powerful than energy from fossil fuels.
B. It is being used in 100,000 private homes worldwide.
C. There is enough of it to far exceed the energy needs of the world.
D. There is very little of it available in Iceland.
Question 22: The word ‘harness” is closest in meaning to…..
A. blindfold
B. develop
C. control for use
D. tie up
Question 23: What is the main topic of this passage?
A. Examples of the use of energy sources worldwide.
B. The benefits of solar and wind power over conventional energy sources.
C. Two types of alternative energy sources that should be further utilized.
D. How energy resources are tapped from nature.
Question 24: According to the passage, what can be inferred about solar roof tiles?
A. They contain photovoltaic cells.
B. They are more expensive than solar panels.
C. They are being used in many undeveloped countries.
D. They can convert geothermal power to electricity.
Question 25: Which word below is antonymous with “abundant”?
A. scarce
B. rare
C. immense
D. rich
Question 26: The word”tapping” is synonymous with…….
A. burying
B. knocking
C. making use of
D. hitting

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 27:A. champagne B. chamois
C. chores
D. machine
Question 28:A. serious
B. famous
C. nervous
D. lousy
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 29 to 36.
El Nino, the weather phenomenon that can unleash devastating floocs and droughts, is ...(29)... to return this spring, but how
harmful it might be is unclear, US government weather forecasters said on Thursday.
Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ...(30)... the prediction based on readings of warmer
water in the Pacific Ocean. The last El Nino episode in 1997-98, considered ...(31)... severe, was ...(32)... for rearing droughts
in Australia, the Philippines and Indonesia and floods in Peru and Ecuador.
At this point, it is too early to predict if this El Nino might develop along the same lines as the 1997-98 episode, or be
weaker,” said Vernon Kousky, a weather specialist with the federal agency.
El Nino, meaning “boy child” in Spanish, is an abnormal ...(33)... of waters in the Eastern Pacific Ocean that usually happens
once every two or seven yean. First reported by Latin American fisherman, the anomaly was named after the Christ's child
because it was usually seen ...(34)... Christmas. El Nino can have a major impact on wind and rainfall patterns around the
world causing storms, droughts and crop failures.
Question 29:A. easily
B. possibly
C. likely
D. surely
Question 30:A. got
B. took
C. made
D. did

Question 31:A. approximately B. seriously
C. extremely
D. fairly
Question 32:A. regarded
B. thought
C. blamed
D. taken
Question 33:A. warming
B. warmth
C. heating
D. heat
Question 34:A. around
B. in
C. on
D. about
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 35: In 1864 George Pullman designed a sleeping car that eventually saw widespread use.
A. ultimately
B. familiarly
C. previously
D. simultaneously


Question 36: She walked in as cool as a cucumber, as if nothing had happened.
A. down in the mouth
B. on tiptoes
C. in a fever
D. very calmly
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 37 to 43.
Being aware of one’s own emotions - recognizing and acknowledging feelings as they happen - is at the very heart of
Emotional Intelligence. And this awareness encompasses not only moods but also thoughts about those moods. People who
are able to monitor their feelings as they arise are less likely to be ruled by them and are thus better able to manage their
emotions.
Managing emotions does not mean suppressing them; nor does it mean giving free rein to every feeling. Psychologist Daniel
Goleman, one of several authors who have popularized the notion of Emotional Intelligence, insisted that the goal is balance
and that every feeling has value and significance. As Goleman said, "A life without passion would be a dull wasteland of
neutrality, cut off and isolated from the richness of life itself." Thus, we manage our emotions by expressing them in an
appropriate manner. Emotions can also be managed by engaging in activities that cheer us up, soothe our hurts, or reassure us
when we feel anxious.
Clearly, awareness and management of emotions are not independent. For instance, you might think that individuals who
seem to experience their feelings more intensely than others would be less able to manage them. However, a critical
component of awareness of emotions is the ability to assign meaning to them - to know why we are experiencing a particular
feeling or mood. Psychologists have found that, among individuals who experience intense emotions, individual differences
in the ability to assign meaning to those feelings predict differences in the ability to manage them. In other words, if two
individuals are intensely angry, the one who is better able to understand why he or she is angry will also be better able to
manage the anger.
Self-motivation refers to strong emotional self-control, which enables a person to get moving and pursue worthy goals,
persist at tasks even when frustrated, and resist the temptation to act on impulse. Resisting impulsive behaviour is, according
to Goleman, "the root of all emotional self-control."
Of all the attributes of Emotional Intelligence, the ability to postpone immediate gratification and to persist in working
toward some greater future gain is most closely related to success - whether one is trying to build a business, get a college
degree, or even stay on a diet. One researcher examined whether this trait can predict a child’s success in school. The study
showed that 4-year-old children who can delay instant gratification in order to advance toward some future goal will be "far
superior as students" when they graduate from high school than will 4-year-olds who are not able to resist the impulse to
satisfy their immediate wishes.
Question 37: In paragraph 3, the author explains the concept of awareness and management of emotions by......
A. giving an example of why people get angry
B. describing how people learn to control their emotions

C. comparing how two people might respond to an intense emotion
D. explaining why some people are not aware of their emotions
Question 38: The word "critical" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to.....
A. dynamic
B. inessential
C. important
D. indecisive
Question 39: According to paragraph 5, children might be more successful in school if they can resist impulses because
they can......
A. be more popular with their teachers
B. focus on their work and not get distracted
C. easily understand new information
D. have more friends at school
Question 40: From paragraph 2, we can see that Daniel Goleman.....
A. treated patients who had emotional problems
B. studied how people manage their emotions
C. trained people to increase their Emotional Intelligence D. wrote about Emotional Intelligence
Question 41: Which of the following can we infer from paragraph 1?
A. If people pay attention to their feelings, they can control their emotions better.
B. If people pay attention to their feelings, they will not be able to manage them.
C. People who can manage their emotions will be controlled by them.
D. Some people can understand their feelings better than others.
Question 42: The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to......
A. individual differences B. psychologists
C. individuals
D. intense emotions
Question 43: All of the following are mentioned in paragraph 2 about our emotions EXCEPT.....
A. emotions are part of a satisfying life
B. we can manage our emotions
C. every feeling is important

D. we should ignore some feelings
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 44: "How far does it take to get to the office?" ~ "About one hour, I think."
A. How far
B. About
C. the
D. it take
Question 45: Never in the history of humanity has there been more people living on this relatively small planet.
A. relatively
B. has
C. living
D. of humanity
Question 46: The best-known members of the cabbage vegetable group includes head cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli.
A. cauliflower
B. best-known
C. vegetable
D. includes


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 47: You need to study your vocabulary words. You can do well on the quiz.
A. If you need to study your vocabulary words, you can do well on the quiz.
B. In order to study your vocabulary words, you should do well on the quiz.
C. You need to study your vocabulary words, so that you can do well on the quiz.
D. First, you need to study your vocabulary words, then you can do well on the quiz.
Question 48: You eat your vegetables. You cannot have dessert.
A. You may not eat your vegetables because you cannot have dessert.
B. Until you eat your vegetables, you cannot have dessert.

C. Unless you eat your vegetables, you cannot have dessert.
D. If you don’t eat your vegetables, you cannot have dessert.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
Question 49: ~ A: “How can I boil these eggs, Mum?” ~ B: “.......................”
A. First, stop at the gas then get some snack food.
B. Serve this instanly with salt and pepper.
C. Quite easy. Just put in some water and boil for ten minutes.
D. Keep them in the fridge for later use.
Question 50: ~ A: “.......................” ~ B: “Nonsense! He’s just an apprentice in my father’s workshop.”
A. Has your dad divorced three times so far?
B. Was that man following you the whole morning?
C. That boy seems to be wooing for you, Peggy.”
D. Can I make acquaintance with that cool-looking boy?
The End