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ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 536
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. instrumental B. mathematics
C. communicate
D. accidental
Question 2:A. recoil
B. cloister
C. turmoil
D. typhoid
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 03 to 09.
THE SUCCESS OF J. K. ROWLING
There are few modern-day writers as renowned as Joanne Kathleen Rowling, the creator of Harry Potter. With over 30
awards under her belt, she is one of the most successful authors of all time. In addition, her novels have famously been
adapted into a series of box-office hits. These earn her so much income that the 47-year-old could comfortably retire, and live
off Harry Potter royalties for the rest of her life! However, this lucrative success story started at the most humble of
beginnings, with a talented but insecure writer too afraid to pursue her dreams.
Joanne grew up in a house full of books that fuelled her creativity. She was so enchanted by fairy tales that she began to
dream up her own, and by the time she was six years old she had written her first story about a rabbit and a giant bee. “Ever
since Rabbit and Miss Bee, I have wanted to be a writer, though I rarely told anyone so,” recalls Joanne, “I was afraid they'd
tell me I didn’t have a hope."
Throughout her life, Joanne continued to write, filling entire boxes with stories and unfinished novels. But due to her lack of
confidence, she never approached a publisher with any of her work. It wasn’t until later life, when Joanne lost her job and was

living in poverty, that she finally devoted her time to writing. Then with nothing to lose, she contacted an agency with her
first completed manuscript: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Joanne’s first novel was rejected by twelve different publishers and eventually found itself in the hands of Nigel Newton, the
founder of Bloomsbury Press. He did not read the book himself, but gave it to his eight-year-old daughter. The girl loved the
novel so much that Nigel agreed to take it on; but not without apprehensions. “You’ll never make any money out of children’s
books,” he warned Joanne.
Well, she certainly proved him wrong! To date, she has sold 500 million copies of her novels globally, and the Harry Potter
franchise has reaped profits of £15 billion! Now, as the richest author in the world, no publisher in their right mind would
dream of turning down one of her books! And as for Joanne’s confidence; well, let’s just say It’s been given quite a boost.
[STARLIGHT 9, Workbook, Express Publishing, 2014]

Question 3: What is the purpose of this article?
A. to show how profitable the publishing industry can be
B. to describe the career of a famous author
C. to compare the publishing and film industries
D. to raise publicity about a children's book
Question 4: As a child, how did the works of other writers make Joanne feel?
A. Intimidated
B. Determined
C. Inspired
D. Hopeful
Question 5: W hat drove Nigel Newton to publish Joanne's first novel?
A. The fact that children's books sold well.
B. He was captivated upon reading it.
C. His daughter's reaction to the book.
D. He took pity on Joanne.
Question 6: According to the text, what initially stopped Joanne from contacting a publisher?
A. her financial situation
B. her self-doubt
C. her lack of time

D. her inability to complete a novel
Question 7: In the fourth sentence of the first paragraph, what does these refer to?
A. awards
B. books
C. films
D. royalties
Question 8: The word “turn down” is opposite of........
A. agree to
B. reject
C. admit
D. let off
Question 9: The word “fuelled” is closest in meaning to.......
A. gave impetus to
B. raised
C. brought in money
D. hinted
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: Youth hostels are a good.......of accommodation when travelling on a budget.
A. preference
B. pick
C. selection
D. choice
Question 11: Temperate climates are best for people who cannot tolerate.......weather conditions.
A. radical
B. drastic
C. extreme
D. strict
Question 12: The restaurant had a.......atmosphere despite its uninviting exterior.
A. convenient
B. confident

C. comfortable
D. cosy
Question 13: When swimming in the Caribbean, it is not unusual to see.......of fish in knee-deep water.
A. herds
B. flocks
C. shoals
D. swarms
Question 14: Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and bold so we ventured to places off the beaten.......
A. track
B. road
C. path
D. route


Question 15: Living in an area with a (n).......climate, such as the desert, can be difficult.
A. humid
B. dense
C. arid
D. barren
Question 16: Foreign......is hard to obtain in some countries.
A. currency
B. cash
C. current
D. change
Question 17: According to the latest news.......three mountain climbers have been killed in the blizzard.
A. bulletin
B. notice
C. notification
D. announcement
Question 18: The.....across the desert was made impossible by the sandstorm.

A. outing
B. excursion
C. trek
D. stroll
Question 19: Most national museums contain.......works of art.
A. priceless
B. worthless
C. worthwhile
D. costly
Question 20: The mountain.......illustrated in the brochure is breathtaking.
A. position
B. set
C. scene
D. scenery
Question 21: The......vegetation in the jungle made it difficult to spot snakes and lizards.
A. thick
B. heavy
C. elaborate
D. strong
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 22: ~ A: “Are you going to that speed dating event on Saturday?” ~ B: “......................”
A. Saturday? His birthday is Friday, next week, I bet.
B. Which boy? No. He’s quite a bore.
C. Boring. I’ve seen it on the Net a lot of times.
D. I can't go this weekend after all but I want to go the following week.
Question 23: ~ A: “......................” ~ B: “Well, what I mean is, I think it’s a good idea.”
A. Do you mean it?
B. What’s the meaning of this word?
C. Is it what you mean?

D. I don't get what you mean.
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: When I told my bank manager that I wanted to borrow £100,000, she showed me the door.
A. asked to leave
B. ushered in
C. gave information
D. said hello
Question 25: It's always prudent to read a contract properly before signing it.
A. cautious
B. reckless
C. secret
D. confidential
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: Janet is finally used to cook on an electric stove after having a gas one for so long.
A. one
B. cook
C. so long
D. after having
Question 27: He knows to repair the carburetor without taking the whole car apart.
A. without
B. knows to
C. the
D. apart
Question 28: How much times did Rick and Jennifer have to do the experiment before they obtained the results they had
been expecting?
A. much
B. obtained the results
C. did Rick and Jennifer have to D. been expecting

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 29:A. syndrome B. rhythm
C. symphony
D. rhyme
Question 30:A. occasion B. session
C. illusion
D. erosion
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.
THE BOSTON TEA PARTY
th
On 16 December 1773, three British ships sat anchored in Boston harbour, America. Their cargo: 42,000 kgs of black tea.
Unfortunately, this colossal shipment would never set foot on American soil. Instead, it would find itself at the bottom of the
Atlantic Ocean. And here’s why...
By the late 18th century, Britain had conquered a significant portion of North America, including the eastern coast. This gave
the British a monopoly over international trade. Among the many British imports, one of the most popular was tea, a product
which was consumed in the colonies at a rate of 540,000 kg per year! However, as the British government ruled over this
region, they decided to implement a tax on tea. This meant that for every ten kilograms of tea which landed on American soil,
a tax of 66 pence would have to be paid to the British. The colonists were not impressed.
Although the tax imposed on tea was relatively small, the colonists were unhappy about paying any tax at all. They felt
unfairly governed by the British, who were at liberty to tax them in any way they wished. As such, they refused to allow the
shipment to be unloaded and instead insisted that the tea be returned to England. However, the Royal British Governor,
Thomas Hutchinson, would not let the ships leave without first unloading the cargo.
For the protestors, this was the last straw. They descended upon the harbour and stormed the ships. Then, with few options
remaining, they began opening the crates and dumping the tea into the ocean. In the end, every last crate was destroyed,
amounting to 18 million cups of tea! The sheer quantity turned the water in the harbour brown for several days, and the event
forever became known as the Boston Tea Party. The importers of the tea, the British-owned East India Tea Company,
reported losses of £9,700, which is equivalent to millions in today’s economy! This angered the British to such an extent that

they dispatched an army of soldiers to teach the rebels a lesson. However, fuelled by the events in Boston, the colonists
fought back in what later became known as the American Revolutionary War. And after eight years of rebellion, they finally
gained their independence, giving birth to a brand new nation: the United States of America.
[From STARLIGHT 10, Workbook, Express Publishing, 2013]

Question 31: What is the purpose of this article?
A. to faise aw areness about a political campaign
B. to explain the motive behind an act of rebellion
C. to discourage people from paying taxes
D. to criticise the British governent
Question 32: Why did the colonists refuse to accept the tea?
A. They disliked the Royal British Governor.
B. They discovered that it was from England.
C. They could not afford the tax.
D. They felt the British were abusing their power.
Question 33: How did colonising the eastern coast of America benefit the British government?
A. It allowed them to control trade.
B. They could m anipulate the price of goods.
C. It provided a base from which to conquer other regions.D. It boosted British exports.
Question 34: What effect did the Boston Tea Party have on America?
A. It damaged their economy.
B. It made their water unsafe to drink.
C. It drove colonists to seek independence.
D. It led to harsher rule by the British.
Question 35: In the 4th sentence of the first paragraph, what does "it" refer to?
A. a British ship
B. the ships' cargo
C. American soil
D. an anchor

Question 36: What does the writer mean by "the last straw"?
A. the only lifebuoy to save the sinking ship
B. the last event of the bad uncontrollable siuation
C. The remains of the tea cargo
D. the last incident of the ship’s journey
Question 37: The word implement is closest in meaning to......
A. oblige
B. start to use
C. put into action
D. adopt
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 38: With over 30 awards under her belt, she is one of the most successful authors of all time.
A. kept safe
B. presented in public
C. ready to receive
D. advantageous for future
Question 39: We had a horrific journey, but we lived to tell the tale.
A. were safe and sound
B. were home and dry
C. wrote lively stories
D. had memorable experience
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.
JOURNEY DEEP INTO THE EARTH
In 1991, a local farmer in Vietnam found a cave deep in the Vietnamise jungle. Little ...(40)... a team of British cave
explorers know what awaited ...(41)... as they followed the farmer into the cave years later in 2009. They were about to
discover the world's largest cave measuring approximately 9 kilometres long and 150 metres high with a river running ...
(42).... The cave, called Son Doong, was created some 2 to 5 million years ago by river water eroding away limestone
underneath a mountain. Some parts of the cave's roof have collapsed creating huge skylights. As a ...(43)... of these skylights,

vegetation began to grow and formed the largest underground jungle. According to explorer and photographer Carsten Peter,
who spent weeks inside the cave, the Son Doong cave is by ...(44)... the largest and most unique cave ever discovered. It is so
large that explorers are still searching ...(45)... its end!
[STARLIGHT 9, Workbook, Express Publishing, 2014]

Question 40:A. did
B. was
C. would
D. had
Question 41:A. this
B. them
C. there
D. for
Question 42:A. in
B. past
C. through
D. over
Question 43:A. column
B. result
C. unit
D. outfit
Question 44:A. then
B. far
C. now
D. large
Question 45:A. for
B. to
C. at
D. until
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: She tends to lose her temper for no reason.
A. My boss has no reason so she loses her temper.
B. My boss has no reason for tending to lose her temper.
C. My boss easily gets angry when there is a reason.
D. My boss often gets angry for no reason.
Question 47: Dancing was an activity that Dane had never wanted to do.
A. Dancing was an activity that had never appealed to Dane.
B. Dane always avoided dancing alone.
C. Never had Dane missed any dancing activity.
D. Dane often did nothing while he was dancing.
Question 48: No matter how hard he tried, Henry couldn’t win Alice’s heart.
A. How hard did he try, Henry couldn’t separate from Alice.
B. He tried as hard as possible, Henry couldn’t defeat Alice.


C. As much harder as he tried, Henry couldn’t love Alice.
D. Even though he tried very hard, Henry couldn’t win Alice’s affections.
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: Mum offered me another piece of pie. I told her I was full.
A. If I were not full Mum would offer me another piece of pie.
B. Because Mum offered me another piece of pie I was full as she told me.
C. I refused the piece of pie offered by Mum because I was full.
D. I told Mum that I had had enough when she offered me another piece of pie.
Question 50: We didn't like the holiday resort. We decided to enjoy what we could.
A. Finally we agreed to enjoy the holiday resort however little we liked it.
B. We preferred not to enjoy the holiday resort much according to our decision.
C. We decided to make the most of the holiday resort even though we didn't like it much.
D. We might as well stay at the holiday resort despite our not liking I mucht.

The End


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ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 794
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. typhoid
B. turmoil
C. recoil
D. cloister
Question 2:A. instrumental B. mathematics
C. communicate
D. accidental
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. symphony B. rhyme
C. rhythm
D. syndrome
Question 4:A. erosion
B. illusion
C. occasion
D. session
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined

word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 5: With over 30 awards under her belt, she is one of the most successful authors of all time.
A. ready to receive
B. advantageous for future
C. kept safe
D. presented in public
Question 6: We had a horrific journey, but we lived to tell the tale.
A. wrote lively stories
B. had memorable experience
C. were home and dry
D. were safe and sound
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 7: No matter how hard he tried, Henry couldn’t win Alice’s heart.
A. As much harder as he tried, Henry couldn’t love Alice.
B. He tried as hard as possible, Henry couldn’t defeat Alice.
C. How hard did he try, Henry couldn’t separate from Alice.
D. Even though he tried very hard, Henry couldn’t win Alice’s affections.
Question 8: She tends to lose her temper for no reason.
A. My boss has no reason so she loses her temper.
B. My boss easily gets angry when there is a reason.
C. My boss often gets angry for no reason.
D. My boss has no reason for tending to lose her temper.
Question 9: Dancing was an activity that Dane had never wanted to do.
A. Dancing was an activity that had never appealed to Dane.
B. Dane often did nothing while he was dancing.
C. Dane always avoided dancing alone.
D. Never had Dane missed any dancing activity.
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 10: It's always prudent to read a contract properly before signing it.
A. confidential
B. secret
C. cautious
D. reckless
Question 11: When I told my bank manager that I wanted to borrow £100,000, she showed me the door.
A. ushered in
B. gave information
C. asked to leave
D. said hello
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 12: He knows to repair the carburetor without taking the whole car apart.
A. apart
B. without
C. knows to
D. the
Question 13: Janet is finally used to cook on an electric stove after having a gas one for so long.
A. so long
B. one
C. after having
D. cook
Question 14: How much times did Rick and Jennifer have to do the experiment before they obtained the results they had
been expecting?
A. much
B. obtained the results
C. did Rick and Jennifer have to D. been expecting
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 15: ~ A: “......................” ~ B: “Well, what I mean is, I think it’s a good idea.”

A. I don't get what you mean.
B. What’s the meaning of this word?
C. Is it what you mean?
D. Do you mean it?
Question 16: ~ A: “Are you going to that speed dating event on Saturday?” ~ B: “......................”
A. I can't go this weekend after all but I want to go the following week.
B. Which boy? No. He’s quite a bore.
C. Boring. I’ve seen it on the Net a lot of times.
D. Saturday? His birthday is Friday, next week, I bet.
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.


JOURNEY DEEP INTO THE EARTH
In 1991, a local farmer in Vietnam found a cave deep in the Vietnamise jungle. Little ...(17)... a team of British cave
explorers know what awaited ...(18)... as they followed the farmer into the cave years later in 2009. They were about to
discover the world's largest cave measuring approximately 9 kilometres long and 150 metres high with a river running ...
(19).... The cave, called Son Doong, was created some 2 to 5 million years ago by river water eroding away limestone
underneath a mountain. Some parts of the cave's roof have collapsed creating huge skylights. As a ...(20)... of these skylights,
vegetation began to grow and formed the largest underground jungle. According to explorer and photographer Carsten Peter,
who spent weeks inside the cave, the Son Doong cave is by ...(21)... the largest and most unique cave ever discovered. It is so
large that explorers are still searching ...(22)... its end!
[STARLIGHT 9, Workbook, Express Publishing, 2014]

Question 17:A. did
B. was
C. had
D. would
Question 18:A. for
B. there

C. this
D. them
Question 19:A. in
B. over
C. through
D. past
Question 20:A. result
B. column
C. outfit
D. unit
Question 21:A. then
B. far
C. now
D. large
Question 22:A. at
B. to
C. for
D. until
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.
THE SUCCESS OF J. K. ROWLING
There are few modern-day writers as renowned as Joanne Kathleen Rowling, the creator of Harry Potter. With over 30
awards under her belt, she is one of the most successful authors of all time. In addition, her novels have famously been
adapted into a series of box-office hits. These earn her so much income that the 47-year-old could comfortably retire, and live
off Harry Potter royalties for the rest of her life! However, this lucrative success story started at the most humble of
beginnings, with a talented but insecure writer too afraid to pursue her dreams.
Joanne grew up in a house full of books that fuelled her creativity. She was so enchanted by fairy tales that she began to
dream up her own, and by the time she was six years old she had written her first story about a rabbit and a giant bee. “Ever
since Rabbit and Miss Bee, I have wanted to be a writer, though I rarely told anyone so,” recalls Joanne, “I was afraid they'd
tell me I didn’t have a hope."

Throughout her life, Joanne continued to write, filling entire boxes with stories and unfinished novels. But due to her lack of
confidence, she never approached a publisher with any of her work. It wasn’t until later life, when Joanne lost her job and was
living in poverty, that she finally devoted her time to writing. Then with nothing to lose, she contacted an agency with her
first completed manuscript: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Joanne’s first novel was rejected by twelve different publishers and eventually found itself in the hands of Nigel Newton, the
founder of Bloomsbury Press. He did not read the book himself, but gave it to his eight-year-old daughter. The girl loved the
novel so much that Nigel agreed to take it on; but not without apprehensions. “You’ll never make any money out of children’s
books,” he warned Joanne.
Well, she certainly proved him wrong! To date, she has sold 500 million copies of her novels globally, and the Harry Potter
franchise has reaped profits of £15 billion! Now, as the richest author in the world, no publisher in their right mind would
dream of turning down one of her books! And as for Joanne’s confidence; well, let’s just say It’s been given quite a boost.
[STARLIGHT 9, Workbook, Express Publishing, 2014]

Question 23: What is the purpose of this article?
A. to describe the career of a famous author
B. to raise publicity about a children's book
C. to compare the publishing and film industries
D. to show how profitable the publishing industry can be
Question 24: According to the text, what initially stopped Joanne from contacting a publisher?
A. her financial situation
B. her lack of time
C. her inability to complete a novel
D. her self-doubt
Question 25: In the fourth sentence of the first paragraph, what does these refer to?
A. awards
B. films
C. royalties
D. books
Question 26: The word “turn down” is opposite of........
A. reject

B. agree to
C. let off
D. admit
Question 27: W hat drove Nigel Newton to publish Joanne's first novel?
A. His daughter's reaction to the book.
B. He took pity on Joanne.
C. The fact that children's books sold well.
D. He was captivated upon reading it.
Question 28: The word “fuelled” is closest in meaning to.......
A. hinted
B. brought in money
C. raised
D. gave impetus to
Question 29: As a child, how did the works of other writers make Joanne feel?
A. Intimidated
B. Inspired
C. Hopeful
D. Determined
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 30: Mum offered me another piece of pie. I told her I was full.
A. I refused the piece of pie offered by Mum because I was full.


B. I told Mum that I had had enough when she offered me another piece of pie.
C. If I were not full Mum would offer me another piece of pie.
D. Because Mum offered me another piece of pie I was full as she told me.
Question 31: We didn't like the holiday resort. We decided to enjoy what we could.
A. Finally we agreed to enjoy the holiday resort however little we liked it.
B. We might as well stay at the holiday resort despite our not liking I mucht.

C. We preferred not to enjoy the holiday resort much according to our decision.
D. We decided to make the most of the holiday resort even though we didn't like it much.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 32: Youth hostels are a good.......of accommodation when travelling on a budget.
A. choice
B. pick
C. preference
D. selection
Question 33: Temperate climates are best for people who cannot tolerate.......weather conditions.
A. drastic
B. extreme
C. strict
D. radical
Question 34: The......vegetation in the jungle made it difficult to spot snakes and lizards.
A. heavy
B. elaborate
C. thick
D. strong
Question 35: Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and bold so we ventured to places off the beaten.......
A. road
B. route
C. path
D. track
Question 36: According to the latest news.......three mountain climbers have been killed in the blizzard.
A. announcement
B. notification
C. notice
D. bulletin
Question 37: Most national museums contain.......works of art.
A. costly

B. worthwhile
C. worthless
D. priceless
Question 38: Living in an area with a (n).......climate, such as the desert, can be difficult.
A. barren
B. arid
C. dense
D. humid
Question 39: The mountain.......illustrated in the brochure is breathtaking.
A. scenery
B. position
C. set
D. scene
Question 40: When swimming in the Caribbean, it is not unusual to see.......of fish in knee-deep water.
A. swarms
B. herds
C. shoals
D. flocks
Question 41: The.....across the desert was made impossible by the sandstorm.
A. excursion
B. trek
C. stroll
D. outing
Question 42: The restaurant had a.......atmosphere despite its uninviting exterior.
A. comfortable
B. cosy
C. confident
D. convenient
Question 43: Foreign......is hard to obtain in some countries.
A. current

B. currency
C. cash
D. change
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 44 to 50.
THE BOSTON TEA PARTY
On 16th December 1773, three British ships sat anchored in Boston harbour, America. Their cargo: 42,000 kgs of black tea.
Unfortunately, this colossal shipment would never set foot on American soil. Instead, it would find itself at the bottom of the
Atlantic Ocean. And here’s why...
By the late 18th century, Britain had conquered a significant portion of North America, including the eastern coast. This gave
the British a monopoly over international trade. Among the many British imports, one of the most popular was tea, a product
which was consumed in the colonies at a rate of 540,000 kg per year! However, as the British government ruled over this
region, they decided to implement a tax on tea. This meant that for every ten kilograms of tea which landed on American soil,
a tax of 66 pence would have to be paid to the British. The colonists were not impressed.
Although the tax imposed on tea was relatively small, the colonists were unhappy about paying any tax at all. They felt
unfairly governed by the British, who were at liberty to tax them in any way they wished. As such, they refused to allow the
shipment to be unloaded and instead insisted that the tea be returned to England. However, the Royal British Governor,
Thomas Hutchinson, would not let the ships leave without first unloading the cargo.
For the protestors, this was the last straw. They descended upon the harbour and stormed the ships. Then, with few options
remaining, they began opening the crates and dumping the tea into the ocean. In the end, every last crate was destroyed,
amounting to 18 million cups of tea! The sheer quantity turned the water in the harbour brown for several days, and the event
forever became known as the Boston Tea Party. The importers of the tea, the British-owned East India Tea Company,
reported losses of £9,700, which is equivalent to millions in today’s economy! This angered the British to such an extent that
they dispatched an army of soldiers to teach the rebels a lesson. However, fuelled by the events in Boston, the colonists
fought back in what later became known as the American Revolutionary War. And after eight years of rebellion, they finally
gained their independence, giving birth to a brand new nation: the United States of America.
[From STARLIGHT 10, Workbook, Express Publishing, 2013]

Question 44: How did colonising the eastern coast of America benefit the British government?
A. It boosted British exports.

B. They could m anipulate the price of goods.
C. It provided a base from which to conquer other regions.D. It allowed them to control trade.
Question 45: In the 4th sentence of the first paragraph, what does "it" refer to?
A. a British ship
B. American soil
C. an anchor
D. the ships' cargo
Question 46: What does the writer mean by "the last straw"?


A. the last event of the bad uncontrollable siuation
B. the last incident of the ship’s journey
C. The remains of the tea cargo
D. the only lifebuoy to save the sinking ship
Question 47: Why did the colonists refuse to accept the tea?
A. They disliked the Royal British Governor.
B. They felt the British were abusing their power.
C. They could not afford the tax.
D. They discovered that it was from England.
Question 48: What is the purpose of this article?
A. to explain the motive behind an act of rebellion
B. to discourage people from paying taxes
C. to criticise the British governent
D. to faise aw areness about a political campaign
Question 49: What effect did the Boston Tea Party have on America?
A. It led to harsher rule by the British.
B. It made their water unsafe to drink.
C. It drove colonists to seek independence.
D. It damaged their economy.
Question 50: The word implement is closest in meaning to......

A. oblige
B. put into action
C. start to use
D. adopt
The End


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ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 736
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 word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 01 to 06.
JOURNEY DEEP INTO THE EARTH
In 1991, a local farmer in Vietnam found a cave deep in the Vietnamise jungle. Little ...(1)... a team of British cave explorers
know what awaited ...(2)... as they followed the farmer into the cave years later in 2009. They were about to discover the
world's largest cave measuring approximately 9 kilometres long and 150 metres high with a river running ...(3).... The cave,
called Son Doong, was created some 2 to 5 million years ago by river water eroding away limestone underneath a mountain.
Some parts of the cave's roof have collapsed creating huge skylights. As a ...(4)... of these skylights, vegetation began to grow
and formed the largest underground jungle. According to explorer and photographer Carsten Peter, who spent weeks inside
the cave, the Son Doong cave is by ...(5)... the largest and most unique cave ever discovered. It is so large that explorers are
still searching ...(6)... its end!
[STARLIGHT 9, Workbook, Express Publishing, 2014]

Question 1:A. had
B. was

C. did
D. would
Question 2:A. for
B. this
C. them
D. there
Question 3:A. over
B. past
C. through
D. in
Question 4:A. outfit
B. result
C. column
D. unit
Question 5:A. now
B. large
C. far
D. then
Question 6:A. until
B. at
C. to
D. for
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 7: Foreign......is hard to obtain in some countries.
A. currency
B. current
C. change
D. cash
Question 8: The.....across the desert was made impossible by the sandstorm.
A. outing

B. excursion
C. trek
D. stroll
Question 9: According to the latest news.......three mountain climbers have been killed in the blizzard.
A. bulletin
B. announcement
C. notification
D. notice
Question 10: The restaurant had a.......atmosphere despite its uninviting exterior.
A. cosy
B. convenient
C. comfortable
D. confident
Question 11: Most national museums contain.......works of art.
A. worthwhile
B. costly
C. priceless
D. worthless
Question 12: Living in an area with a (n).......climate, such as the desert, can be difficult.
A. arid
B. humid
C. barren
D. dense
Question 13: The......vegetation in the jungle made it difficult to spot snakes and lizards.
A. thick
B. elaborate
C. strong
D. heavy
Question 14: The mountain.......illustrated in the brochure is breathtaking.
A. scene

B. set
C. scenery
D. position
Question 15: When swimming in the Caribbean, it is not unusual to see.......of fish in knee-deep water.
A. swarms
B. flocks
C. herds
D. shoals
Question 16: Youth hostels are a good.......of accommodation when travelling on a budget.
A. selection
B. pick
C. preference
D. choice
Question 17: Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and bold so we ventured to places off the beaten.......
A. track
B. path
C. road
D. route
Question 18: Temperate climates are best for people who cannot tolerate.......weather conditions.
A. strict
B. drastic
C. radical
D. extreme
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 19:A. rhyme
B. rhythm
C. syndrome
D. symphony
Question 20:A. erosion

B. illusion
C. session
D. occasion
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 21: No matter how hard he tried, Henry couldn’t win Alice’s heart.
A. He tried as hard as possible, Henry couldn’t defeat Alice.
B. As much harder as he tried, Henry couldn’t love Alice.
C. How hard did he try, Henry couldn’t separate from Alice.
D. Even though he tried very hard, Henry couldn’t win Alice’s affections.
Question 22: Dancing was an activity that Dane had never wanted to do.
A. Dane often did nothing while he was dancing.
B. Dancing was an activity that had never appealed to Dane.
C. Never had Dane missed any dancing activity.
D. Dane always avoided dancing alone.


Question 23: She tends to lose her temper for no reason.
A. My boss easily gets angry when there is a reason.
B. My boss often gets angry for no reason.
C. My boss has no reason so she loses her temper.
D. My boss has no reason for tending to lose her temper.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 24 to 30.
THE SUCCESS OF J. K. ROWLING
There are few modern-day writers as renowned as Joanne Kathleen Rowling, the creator of Harry Potter. With over 30
awards under her belt, she is one of the most successful authors of all time. In addition, her novels have famously been
adapted into a series of box-office hits. These earn her so much income that the 47-year-old could comfortably retire, and live
off Harry Potter royalties for the rest of her life! However, this lucrative success story started at the most humble of
beginnings, with a talented but insecure writer too afraid to pursue her dreams.

Joanne grew up in a house full of books that fuelled her creativity. She was so enchanted by fairy tales that she began to
dream up her own, and by the time she was six years old she had written her first story about a rabbit and a giant bee. “Ever
since Rabbit and Miss Bee, I have wanted to be a writer, though I rarely told anyone so,” recalls Joanne, “I was afraid they'd
tell me I didn’t have a hope."
Throughout her life, Joanne continued to write, filling entire boxes with stories and unfinished novels. But due to her lack of
confidence, she never approached a publisher with any of her work. It wasn’t until later life, when Joanne lost her job and was
living in poverty, that she finally devoted her time to writing. Then with nothing to lose, she contacted an agency with her
first completed manuscript: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Joanne’s first novel was rejected by twelve different publishers and eventually found itself in the hands of Nigel Newton, the
founder of Bloomsbury Press. He did not read the book himself, but gave it to his eight-year-old daughter. The girl loved the
novel so much that Nigel agreed to take it on; but not without apprehensions. “You’ll never make any money out of children’s
books,” he warned Joanne.
Well, she certainly proved him wrong! To date, she has sold 500 million copies of her novels globally, and the Harry Potter
franchise has reaped profits of £15 billion! Now, as the richest author in the world, no publisher in their right mind would
dream of turning down one of her books! And as for Joanne’s confidence; well, let’s just say It’s been given quite a boost.
[STARLIGHT 9, Workbook, Express Publishing, 2014]

Question 24: What is the purpose of this article?
A. to raise publicity about a children's book
B. to compare the publishing and film industries
C. to show how profitable the publishing industry can be
D. to describe the career of a famous author
Question 25: As a child, how did the works of other writers make Joanne feel?
A. Inspired
B. Intimidated
C. Hopeful
D. Determined
Question 26: In the fourth sentence of the first paragraph, what does these refer to?
A. books
B. films

C. royalties
D. awards
Question 27: The word “turn down” is opposite of........
A. agree to
B. reject
C. let off
D. admit
Question 28: W hat drove Nigel Newton to publish Joanne's first novel?
A. He was captivated upon reading it.
B. The fact that children's books sold well.
C. His daughter's reaction to the book.
D. He took pity on Joanne.
Question 29: According to the text, what initially stopped Joanne from contacting a publisher?
A. her financial situation
B. her self-doubt
C. her inability to complete a novel
D. her lack of time
Question 30: The word “fuelled” is closest in meaning to.......
A. gave impetus to
B. brought in money
C. hinted
D. raised
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 31: ~ A: “......................” ~ B: “Well, what I mean is, I think it’s a good idea.”
A. I don't get what you mean.
B. What’s the meaning of this word?
C. Do you mean it?
D. Is it what you mean?
Question 32: ~ A: “Are you going to that speed dating event on Saturday?” ~ B: “......................”

A. Boring. I’ve seen it on the Net a lot of times.
B. Saturday? His birthday is Friday, next week, I bet.
C. Which boy? No. He’s quite a bore.
D. I can't go this weekend after all but I want to go the following week.
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 33:A. recoil
B. typhoid
C. turmoil
D. cloister
Question 34:A. instrumental B. accidental
C. mathematics
D. communicate


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 35: How much times did Rick and Jennifer have to do the experiment before they obtained the results they had
been expecting?
A. much
B. did Rick and Jennifer have to C. obtained the results
D. been expecting
Question 36: He knows to repair the carburetor without taking the whole car apart.
A. the
B. knows to
C. apart
D. without
Question 37: Janet is finally used to cook on an electric stove after having a gas one for so long.
A. one
B. so long

C. after having
D. cook
IX. 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 38: When I told my bank manager that I wanted to borrow £100,000, she showed me the door.
A. gave information
B. said hello
C. ushered in
D. asked to leave
Question 39: It's always prudent to read a contract properly before signing it.
A. cautious
B. secret
C. confidential
D. reckless
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 40 to 46.
THE BOSTON TEA PARTY
On 16th December 1773, three British ships sat anchored in Boston harbour, America. Their cargo: 42,000 kgs of black tea.
Unfortunately, this colossal shipment would never set foot on American soil. Instead, it would find itself at the bottom of the
Atlantic Ocean. And here’s why...
By the late 18th century, Britain had conquered a significant portion of North America, including the eastern coast. This gave
the British a monopoly over international trade. Among the many British imports, one of the most popular was tea, a product
which was consumed in the colonies at a rate of 540,000 kg per year! However, as the British government ruled over this
region, they decided to implement a tax on tea. This meant that for every ten kilograms of tea which landed on American soil,
a tax of 66 pence would have to be paid to the British. The colonists were not impressed.
Although the tax imposed on tea was relatively small, the colonists were unhappy about paying any tax at all. They felt
unfairly governed by the British, who were at liberty to tax them in any way they wished. As such, they refused to allow the
shipment to be unloaded and instead insisted that the tea be returned to England. However, the Royal British Governor,
Thomas Hutchinson, would not let the ships leave without first unloading the cargo.
For the protestors, this was the last straw. They descended upon the harbour and stormed the ships. Then, with few options

remaining, they began opening the crates and dumping the tea into the ocean. In the end, every last crate was destroyed,
amounting to 18 million cups of tea! The sheer quantity turned the water in the harbour brown for several days, and the event
forever became known as the Boston Tea Party. The importers of the tea, the British-owned East India Tea Company,
reported losses of £9,700, which is equivalent to millions in today’s economy! This angered the British to such an extent that
they dispatched an army of soldiers to teach the rebels a lesson. However, fuelled by the events in Boston, the colonists
fought back in what later became known as the American Revolutionary War. And after eight years of rebellion, they finally
gained their independence, giving birth to a brand new nation: the United States of America.
[From STARLIGHT 10, Workbook, Express Publishing, 2013]

Question 40: What is the purpose of this article?
A. to criticise the British governent
B. to discourage people from paying taxes
C. to explain the motive behind an act of rebellion
D. to faise aw areness about a political campaign
Question 41: In the 4th sentence of the first paragraph, what does "it" refer to?
A. American soil
B. an anchor
C. a British ship
D. the ships' cargo
Question 42: Why did the colonists refuse to accept the tea?
A. They discovered that it was from England.
B. They could not afford the tax.
C. They disliked the Royal British Governor.
D. They felt the British were abusing their power.
Question 43: How did colonising the eastern coast of America benefit the British government?
A. It boosted British exports.
B. They could m anipulate the price of goods.
C. It provided a base from which to conquer other regions.D. It allowed them to control trade.
Question 44: What does the writer mean by "the last straw"?
A. the last incident of the ship’s journey

B. the only lifebuoy to save the sinking ship
C. The remains of the tea cargo
D. the last event of the bad uncontrollable siuation
Question 45: The word implement is closest in meaning to......
A. put into action
B. start to use
C. oblige
D. adopt
Question 46: What effect did the Boston Tea Party have on America?
A. It drove colonists to seek independence.
B. It made their water unsafe to drink.
C. It led to harsher rule by the British.
D. It damaged their economy.
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 47: With over 30 awards under her belt, she is one of the most successful authors of all time.
A. presented in public
B. ready to receive
C. advantageous for future
D. kept safe
Question 48: We had a horrific journey, but we lived to tell the tale.


A. had memorable experience
B. were home and dry
C. wrote lively stories
D. were safe and sound
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: We didn't like the holiday resort. We decided to enjoy what we could.

A. We might as well stay at the holiday resort despite our not liking I mucht.
B. We preferred not to enjoy the holiday resort much according to our decision.
C. Finally we agreed to enjoy the holiday resort however little we liked it.
D. We decided to make the most of the holiday resort even though we didn't like it much.
Question 50: Mum offered me another piece of pie. I told her I was full.
A. I told Mum that I had had enough when she offered me another piece of pie.
B. If I were not full Mum would offer me another piece of pie.
C. I refused the piece of pie offered by Mum because I was full.
D. Because Mum offered me another piece of pie I was full as she told me.
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 322
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. cloister
B. typhoid
C. recoil
D. turmoil
Question 2:A. instrumental B. accidental
C. mathematics
D. communicate
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. session
B. erosion
C. occasion
D. illusion
Question 4:A. rhythm
B. rhyme
C. symphony
D. syndrome
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: The.....across the desert was made impossible by the sandstorm.
A. excursion
B. stroll
C. trek
D. outing
Question 6: Youth hostels are a good.......of accommodation when travelling on a budget.
A. preference
B. selection
C. pick
D. choice
Question 7: The......vegetation in the jungle made it difficult to spot snakes and lizards.
A. thick
B. heavy
C. strong
D. elaborate
Question 8: The mountain.......illustrated in the brochure is breathtaking.
A. position
B. set
C. scenery
D. scene

Question 9: Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and bold so we ventured to places off the beaten.......
A. road
B. route
C. path
D. track
Question 10: Foreign......is hard to obtain in some countries.
A. currency
B. change
C. cash
D. current
Question 11: When swimming in the Caribbean, it is not unusual to see.......of fish in knee-deep water.
A. flocks
B. swarms
C. shoals
D. herds
Question 12: According to the latest news.......three mountain climbers have been killed in the blizzard.
A. notice
B. bulletin
C. notification
D. announcement
Question 13: Most national museums contain.......works of art.
A. priceless
B. costly
C. worthless
D. worthwhile
Question 14: Temperate climates are best for people who cannot tolerate.......weather conditions.
A. strict
B. drastic
C. radical
D. extreme

Question 15: The restaurant had a.......atmosphere despite its uninviting exterior.
A. cosy
B. convenient
C. confident
D. comfortable
Question 16: Living in an area with a (n).......climate, such as the desert, can be difficult.
A. humid
B. arid
C. barren
D. dense
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 17 to 23.
THE SUCCESS OF J. K. ROWLING
There are few modern-day writers as renowned as Joanne Kathleen Rowling, the creator of Harry Potter. With over 30
awards under her belt, she is one of the most successful authors of all time. In addition, her novels have famously been
adapted into a series of box-office hits. These earn her so much income that the 47-year-old could comfortably retire, and live
off Harry Potter royalties for the rest of her life! However, this lucrative success story started at the most humble of
beginnings, with a talented but insecure writer too afraid to pursue her dreams.
Joanne grew up in a house full of books that fuelled her creativity. She was so enchanted by fairy tales that she began to
dream up her own, and by the time she was six years old she had written her first story about a rabbit and a giant bee. “Ever
since Rabbit and Miss Bee, I have wanted to be a writer, though I rarely told anyone so,” recalls Joanne, “I was afraid they'd
tell me I didn’t have a hope."
Throughout her life, Joanne continued to write, filling entire boxes with stories and unfinished novels. But due to her lack of
confidence, she never approached a publisher with any of her work. It wasn’t until later life, when Joanne lost her job and was
living in poverty, that she finally devoted her time to writing. Then with nothing to lose, she contacted an agency with her
first completed manuscript: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Joanne’s first novel was rejected by twelve different publishers and eventually found itself in the hands of Nigel Newton, the
founder of Bloomsbury Press. He did not read the book himself, but gave it to his eight-year-old daughter. The girl loved the
novel so much that Nigel agreed to take it on; but not without apprehensions. “You’ll never make any money out of children’s
books,” he warned Joanne.

Well, she certainly proved him wrong! To date, she has sold 500 million copies of her novels globally, and the Harry Potter
franchise has reaped profits of £15 billion! Now, as the richest author in the world, no publisher in their right mind would
dream of turning down one of her books! And as for Joanne’s confidence; well, let’s just say It’s been given quite a boost.
[STARLIGHT 9, Workbook, Express Publishing, 2014]

Question 17: What is the purpose of this article?
A. to raise publicity about a children's book


B. to show how profitable the publishing industry can be
C. to compare the publishing and film industries
D. to describe the career of a famous author
Question 18: The word “turn down” is opposite of........
A. reject
B. let off
C. agree to
D. admit
Question 19: The word “fuelled” is closest in meaning to.......
A. hinted
B. brought in money
C. raised
D. gave impetus to
Question 20: In the fourth sentence of the first paragraph, what does these refer to?
A. royalties
B. awards
C. books
D. films
Question 21: W hat drove Nigel Newton to publish Joanne's first novel?
A. The fact that children's books sold well.
B. He took pity on Joanne.

C. His daughter's reaction to the book.
D. He was captivated upon reading it.
Question 22: According to the text, what initially stopped Joanne from contacting a publisher?
A. her lack of time
B. her financial situation
C. her inability to complete a novel
D. her self-doubt
Question 23: As a child, how did the works of other writers make Joanne feel?
A. Hopeful
B. Intimidated
C. Inspired
D. Determined
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: When I told my bank manager that I wanted to borrow £100,000, she showed me the door.
A. ushered in
B. gave information
C. said hello
D. asked to leave
Question 25: It's always prudent to read a contract properly before signing it.
A. confidential
B. reckless
C. cautious
D. secret
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 26: We had a horrific journey, but we lived to tell the tale.
A. wrote lively stories
B. were safe and sound
C. had memorable experience

D. were home and dry
Question 27: With over 30 awards under her belt, she is one of the most successful authors of all time.
A. kept safe
B. presented in public
C. ready to receive
D. advantageous for future
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 28: She tends to lose her temper for no reason.
A. My boss often gets angry for no reason.
B. My boss easily gets angry when there is a reason.
C. My boss has no reason for tending to lose her temper.
D. My boss has no reason so she loses her temper.
Question 29: Dancing was an activity that Dane had never wanted to do.
A. Dane often did nothing while he was dancing.
B. Dane always avoided dancing alone.
C. Never had Dane missed any dancing activity.
D. Dancing was an activity that had never appealed to Dane.
Question 30: No matter how hard he tried, Henry couldn’t win Alice’s heart.
A. How hard did he try, Henry couldn’t separate from Alice.
B. As much harder as he tried, Henry couldn’t love Alice.
C. He tried as hard as possible, Henry couldn’t defeat Alice.
D. Even though he tried very hard, Henry couldn’t win Alice’s affections.
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.
THE BOSTON TEA PARTY
On 16th December 1773, three British ships sat anchored in Boston harbour, America. Their cargo: 42,000 kgs of black tea.
Unfortunately, this colossal shipment would never set foot on American soil. Instead, it would find itself at the bottom of the
Atlantic Ocean. And here’s why...
By the late 18th century, Britain had conquered a significant portion of North America, including the eastern coast. This gave

the British a monopoly over international trade. Among the many British imports, one of the most popular was tea, a product
which was consumed in the colonies at a rate of 540,000 kg per year! However, as the British government ruled over this
region, they decided to implement a tax on tea. This meant that for every ten kilograms of tea which landed on American soil,
a tax of 66 pence would have to be paid to the British. The colonists were not impressed.
Although the tax imposed on tea was relatively small, the colonists were unhappy about paying any tax at all. They felt
unfairly governed by the British, who were at liberty to tax them in any way they wished. As such, they refused to allow the
shipment to be unloaded and instead insisted that the tea be returned to England. However, the Royal British Governor,
Thomas Hutchinson, would not let the ships leave without first unloading the cargo.


For the protestors, this was the last straw. They descended upon the harbour and stormed the ships. Then, with few options
remaining, they began opening the crates and dumping the tea into the ocean. In the end, every last crate was destroyed,
amounting to 18 million cups of tea! The sheer quantity turned the water in the harbour brown for several days, and the event
forever became known as the Boston Tea Party. The importers of the tea, the British-owned East India Tea Company,
reported losses of £9,700, which is equivalent to millions in today’s economy! This angered the British to such an extent that
they dispatched an army of soldiers to teach the rebels a lesson. However, fuelled by the events in Boston, the colonists
fought back in what later became known as the American Revolutionary War. And after eight years of rebellion, they finally
gained their independence, giving birth to a brand new nation: the United States of America.
[From STARLIGHT 10, Workbook, Express Publishing, 2013]

Question 31: What is the purpose of this article?
A. to criticise the British governent
B. to discourage people from paying taxes
C. to faise aw areness about a political campaign
D. to explain the motive behind an act of rebellion
Question 32: Why did the colonists refuse to accept the tea?
A. They discovered that it was from England.
B. They felt the British were abusing their power.
C. They could not afford the tax.
D. They disliked the Royal British Governor.

Question 33: How did colonising the eastern coast of America benefit the British government?
A. It provided a base from which to conquer other regions.B. They could m anipulate the price of goods.
C. It boosted British exports.
D. It allowed them to control trade.
Question 34: What does the writer mean by "the last straw"?
A. The remains of the tea cargo
B. the only lifebuoy to save the sinking ship
C. the last incident of the ship’s journey
D. the last event of the bad uncontrollable siuation
Question 35: What effect did the Boston Tea Party have on America?
A. It made their water unsafe to drink.
B. It led to harsher rule by the British.
C. It damaged their economy.
D. It drove colonists to seek independence.
Question 36: The word implement is closest in meaning to......
A. oblige
B. adopt
C. put into action
D. start to use
Question 37: In the 4th sentence of the first paragraph, what does "it" refer to?
A. a British ship
B. an anchor
C. the ships' cargo
D. American soil
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 38 to 43.
JOURNEY DEEP INTO THE EARTH
In 1991, a local farmer in Vietnam found a cave deep in the Vietnamise jungle. Little ...(38)... a team of British cave
explorers know what awaited ...(39)... as they followed the farmer into the cave years later in 2009. They were about to
discover the world's largest cave measuring approximately 9 kilometres long and 150 metres high with a river running ...

(40).... The cave, called Son Doong, was created some 2 to 5 million years ago by river water eroding away limestone
underneath a mountain. Some parts of the cave's roof have collapsed creating huge skylights. As a ...(41)... of these skylights,
vegetation began to grow and formed the largest underground jungle. According to explorer and photographer Carsten Peter,
who spent weeks inside the cave, the Son Doong cave is by ...(42)... the largest and most unique cave ever discovered. It is so
large that explorers are still searching ...(43)... its end!
[STARLIGHT 9, Workbook, Express Publishing, 2014]

Question 38:A. would
B. was
C. had
D. did
Question 39:A. this
B. for
C. there
D. them
Question 40:A. past
B. through
C. in
D. over
Question 41:A. result
B. outfit
C. unit
D. column
Question 42:A. now
B. then
C. far
D. large
Question 43:A. at
B. for
C. to

D. until
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: “Well, what I mean is, I think it’s a good idea.”
A. Is it what you mean?
B. I don't get what you mean.
C. Do you mean it?
D. What’s the meaning of this word?
Question 45: ~ A: “Are you going to that speed dating event on Saturday?” ~ B: “......................”
A. Which boy? No. He’s quite a bore.
B. Saturday? His birthday is Friday, next week, I bet.
C. I can't go this weekend after all but I want to go the following week.
D. Boring. I’ve seen it on the Net a lot of times.
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 46: Janet is finally used to cook on an electric stove after having a gas one for so long.
A. so long
B. cook
C. after having
D. one
Question 47: He knows to repair the carburetor without taking the whole car apart.
A. the
B. apart
C. without
D. knows to


Question 48: How much times did Rick and Jennifer have to do the experiment before they obtained the results they had
been expecting?
A. been expecting

B. did Rick and Jennifer have to
C. much
D. obtained the results
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: We didn't like the holiday resort. We decided to enjoy what we could.
A. We decided to make the most of the holiday resort even though we didn't like it much.
B. We might as well stay at the holiday resort despite our not liking I mucht.
C. Finally we agreed to enjoy the holiday resort however little we liked it.
D. We preferred not to enjoy the holiday resort much according to our decision.
Question 50: Mum offered me another piece of pie. I told her I was full.
A. If I were not full Mum would offer me another piece of pie.
B. Because Mum offered me another piece of pie I was full as she told me.
C. I refused the piece of pie offered by Mum because I was full.
D. I told Mum that I had had enough when she offered me another piece of pie.
The End


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ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 374
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. accidental B. mathematics
C. communicate

D. instrumental
Question 2:A. recoil
B. typhoid
C. turmoil
D. cloister
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 3: We had a horrific journey, but we lived to tell the tale.
A. wrote lively stories
B. were safe and sound
C. were home and dry
D. had memorable experience
Question 4: With over 30 awards under her belt, she is one of the most successful authors of all time.
A. kept safe
B. ready to receive
C. advantageous for future
D. presented in public
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: Temperate climates are best for people who cannot tolerate.......weather conditions.
A. strict
B. radical
C. extreme
D. drastic
Question 6: The.....across the desert was made impossible by the sandstorm.
A. stroll
B. trek
C. excursion
D. outing
Question 7: The restaurant had a.......atmosphere despite its uninviting exterior.
A. convenient

B. cosy
C. confident
D. comfortable
Question 8: The mountain.......illustrated in the brochure is breathtaking.
A. scenery
B. position
C. set
D. scene
Question 9: According to the latest news.......three mountain climbers have been killed in the blizzard.
A. notification
B. announcement
C. bulletin
D. notice
Question 10: Living in an area with a (n).......climate, such as the desert, can be difficult.
A. arid
B. dense
C. humid
D. barren
Question 11: The......vegetation in the jungle made it difficult to spot snakes and lizards.
A. heavy
B. thick
C. strong
D. elaborate
Question 12: Foreign......is hard to obtain in some countries.
A. change
B. cash
C. currency
D. current
Question 13: Youth hostels are a good.......of accommodation when travelling on a budget.
A. preference

B. selection
C. pick
D. choice
Question 14: Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and bold so we ventured to places off the beaten.......
A. road
B. track
C. path
D. route
Question 15: Most national museums contain.......works of art.
A. costly
B. worthless
C. priceless
D. worthwhile
Question 16: When swimming in the Caribbean, it is not unusual to see.......of fish in knee-deep water.
A. shoals
B. swarms
C. flocks
D. herds
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 17: We didn't like the holiday resort. We decided to enjoy what we could.
A. We decided to make the most of the holiday resort even though we didn't like it much.
B. We preferred not to enjoy the holiday resort much according to our decision.
C. We might as well stay at the holiday resort despite our not liking I mucht.
D. Finally we agreed to enjoy the holiday resort however little we liked it.
Question 18: Mum offered me another piece of pie. I told her I was full.
A. If I were not full Mum would offer me another piece of pie.
B. I refused the piece of pie offered by Mum because I was full.
C. Because Mum offered me another piece of pie I was full as she told me.
D. I told Mum that I had had enough when she offered me another piece of pie.

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 19: ~ A: “......................” ~ B: “Well, what I mean is, I think it’s a good idea.”
A. Is it what you mean?
B. Do you mean it?
C. What’s the meaning of this word?
D. I don't get what you mean.
Question 20: ~ A: “Are you going to that speed dating event on Saturday?” ~ B: “......................”
A. Which boy? No. He’s quite a bore.
B. I can't go this weekend after all but I want to go the following week.
C. Saturday? His birthday is Friday, next week, I bet.
D. Boring. I’ve seen it on the Net a lot of times.


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 21 to 27.
THE BOSTON TEA PARTY
th
On 16 December 1773, three British ships sat anchored in Boston harbour, America. Their cargo: 42,000 kgs of black tea.
Unfortunately, this colossal shipment would never set foot on American soil. Instead, it would find itself at the bottom of the
Atlantic Ocean. And here’s why...
By the late 18th century, Britain had conquered a significant portion of North America, including the eastern coast. This gave
the British a monopoly over international trade. Among the many British imports, one of the most popular was tea, a product
which was consumed in the colonies at a rate of 540,000 kg per year! However, as the British government ruled over this
region, they decided to implement a tax on tea. This meant that for every ten kilograms of tea which landed on American soil,
a tax of 66 pence would have to be paid to the British. The colonists were not impressed.
Although the tax imposed on tea was relatively small, the colonists were unhappy about paying any tax at all. They felt
unfairly governed by the British, who were at liberty to tax them in any way they wished. As such, they refused to allow the
shipment to be unloaded and instead insisted that the tea be returned to England. However, the Royal British Governor,
Thomas Hutchinson, would not let the ships leave without first unloading the cargo.

For the protestors, this was the last straw. They descended upon the harbour and stormed the ships. Then, with few options
remaining, they began opening the crates and dumping the tea into the ocean. In the end, every last crate was destroyed,
amounting to 18 million cups of tea! The sheer quantity turned the water in the harbour brown for several days, and the event
forever became known as the Boston Tea Party. The importers of the tea, the British-owned East India Tea Company,
reported losses of £9,700, which is equivalent to millions in today’s economy! This angered the British to such an extent that
they dispatched an army of soldiers to teach the rebels a lesson. However, fuelled by the events in Boston, the colonists
fought back in what later became known as the American Revolutionary War. And after eight years of rebellion, they finally
gained their independence, giving birth to a brand new nation: the United States of America.
[From STARLIGHT 10, Workbook, Express Publishing, 2013]

Question 21: What is the purpose of this article?
A. to explain the motive behind an act of rebellion
B. to criticise the British governent
C. to discourage people from paying taxes
D. to faise aw areness about a political campaign
Question 22: How did colonising the eastern coast of America benefit the British government?
A. It boosted British exports.
B. They could m anipulate the price of goods.
C. It provided a base from which to conquer other regions.D. It allowed them to control trade.
Question 23: What effect did the Boston Tea Party have on America?
A. It damaged their economy.
B. It made their water unsafe to drink.
C. It led to harsher rule by the British.
D. It drove colonists to seek independence.
Question 24: Why did the colonists refuse to accept the tea?
A. They could not afford the tax.
B. They felt the British were abusing their power.
C. They discovered that it was from England.
D. They disliked the Royal British Governor.
Question 25: In the 4th sentence of the first paragraph, what does "it" refer to?

A. the ships' cargo
B. an anchor
C. a British ship
D. American soil
Question 26: What does the writer mean by "the last straw"?
A. the last incident of the ship’s journey
B. the only lifebuoy to save the sinking ship
C. The remains of the tea cargo
D. the last event of the bad uncontrollable siuation
Question 27: The word implement is closest in meaning to......
A. oblige
B. put into action
C. start to use
D. adopt
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 28 to 33.
JOURNEY DEEP INTO THE EARTH
In 1991, a local farmer in Vietnam found a cave deep in the Vietnamise jungle. Little ...(28)... a team of British cave
explorers know what awaited ...(29)... as they followed the farmer into the cave years later in 2009. They were about to
discover the world's largest cave measuring approximately 9 kilometres long and 150 metres high with a river running ...
(30).... The cave, called Son Doong, was created some 2 to 5 million years ago by river water eroding away limestone
underneath a mountain. Some parts of the cave's roof have collapsed creating huge skylights. As a ...(31)... of these skylights,
vegetation began to grow and formed the largest underground jungle. According to explorer and photographer Carsten Peter,
who spent weeks inside the cave, the Son Doong cave is by ...(32)... the largest and most unique cave ever discovered. It is so
large that explorers are still searching ...(33)... its end!
[STARLIGHT 9, Workbook, Express Publishing, 2014]

Question 28:A. would
B. had
C. was

D. did
Question 29:A. there
B. for
C. them
D. this
Question 30:A. over
B. past
C. in
D. through
Question 31:A. outfit
B. unit
C. result
D. column
Question 32:A. large
B. then
C. far
D. now
Question 33:A. to
B. for
C. until
D. at
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 34 to 40.


THE SUCCESS OF J. K. ROWLING
There are few modern-day writers as renowned as Joanne Kathleen Rowling, the creator of Harry Potter. With over 30
awards under her belt, she is one of the most successful authors of all time. In addition, her novels have famously been
adapted into a series of box-office hits. These earn her so much income that the 47-year-old could comfortably retire, and live
off Harry Potter royalties for the rest of her life! However, this lucrative success story started at the most humble of

beginnings, with a talented but insecure writer too afraid to pursue her dreams.
Joanne grew up in a house full of books that fuelled her creativity. She was so enchanted by fairy tales that she began to
dream up her own, and by the time she was six years old she had written her first story about a rabbit and a giant bee. “Ever
since Rabbit and Miss Bee, I have wanted to be a writer, though I rarely told anyone so,” recalls Joanne, “I was afraid they'd
tell me I didn’t have a hope."
Throughout her life, Joanne continued to write, filling entire boxes with stories and unfinished novels. But due to her lack of
confidence, she never approached a publisher with any of her work. It wasn’t until later life, when Joanne lost her job and was
living in poverty, that she finally devoted her time to writing. Then with nothing to lose, she contacted an agency with her
first completed manuscript: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Joanne’s first novel was rejected by twelve different publishers and eventually found itself in the hands of Nigel Newton, the
founder of Bloomsbury Press. He did not read the book himself, but gave it to his eight-year-old daughter. The girl loved the
novel so much that Nigel agreed to take it on; but not without apprehensions. “You’ll never make any money out of children’s
books,” he warned Joanne.
Well, she certainly proved him wrong! To date, she has sold 500 million copies of her novels globally, and the Harry Potter
franchise has reaped profits of £15 billion! Now, as the richest author in the world, no publisher in their right mind would
dream of turning down one of her books! And as for Joanne’s confidence; well, let’s just say It’s been given quite a boost.
[STARLIGHT 9, Workbook, Express Publishing, 2014]

Question 34: What is the purpose of this article?
A. to show how profitable the publishing industry can be
B. to raise publicity about a children's book
C. to describe the career of a famous author
D. to compare the publishing and film industries
Question 35: As a child, how did the works of other writers make Joanne feel?
A. Intimidated
B. Inspired
C. Determined
D. Hopeful
Question 36: W hat drove Nigel Newton to publish Joanne's first novel?
A. His daughter's reaction to the book.

B. He was captivated upon reading it.
C. He took pity on Joanne.
D. The fact that children's books sold well.
Question 37: The word “fuelled” is closest in meaning to.......
A. raised
B. gave impetus to
C. hinted
D. brought in money
Question 38: In the fourth sentence of the first paragraph, what does these refer to?
A. royalties
B. films
C. books
D. awards
Question 39: The word “turn down” is opposite of........
A. agree to
B. let off
C. admit
D. reject
Question 40: According to the text, what initially stopped Joanne from contacting a publisher?
A. her financial situation
B. her inability to complete a novel
C. her lack of time
D. her self-doubt
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 41: Janet is finally used to cook on an electric stove after having a gas one for so long.
A. after having
B. cook
C. so long
D. one

Question 42: How much times did Rick and Jennifer have to do the experiment before they obtained the results they had
been expecting?
A. obtained the results
B. much
C. did Rick and Jennifer have to D. been expecting
Question 43: He knows to repair the carburetor without taking the whole car apart.
A. without
B. knows to
C. the
D. apart
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 44: When I told my bank manager that I wanted to borrow £100,000, she showed me the door.
A. asked to leave
B. ushered in
C. said hello
D. gave information
Question 45: It's always prudent to read a contract properly before signing it.
A. cautious
B. secret
C. confidential
D. reckless
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: No matter how hard he tried, Henry couldn’t win Alice’s heart.
A. How hard did he try, Henry couldn’t separate from Alice.
B. He tried as hard as possible, Henry couldn’t defeat Alice.
C. As much harder as he tried, Henry couldn’t love Alice.
D. Even though he tried very hard, Henry couldn’t win Alice’s affections.

Question 47: She tends to lose her temper for no reason.
A. My boss often gets angry for no reason.
B. My boss has no reason so she loses her temper.
C. My boss has no reason for tending to lose her temper.
D. My boss easily gets angry when there is a reason.
Question 48: Dancing was an activity that Dane had never wanted to do.
A. Never had Dane missed any dancing activity.
B. Dane always avoided dancing alone.
C. Dancing was an activity that had never appealed to Dane.
D. Dane often did nothing while he was dancing.
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. symphony B. rhyme
C. rhythm
D. syndrome
Question 50:A. erosion
B. session
C. illusion
D. occasion
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 455

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 word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 01 to 06.
JOURNEY DEEP INTO THE EARTH
In 1991, a local farmer in Vietnam found a cave deep in the Vietnamise jungle. Little ...(1)... a team of British cave explorers
know what awaited ...(2)... as they followed the farmer into the cave years later in 2009. They were about to discover the
world's largest cave measuring approximately 9 kilometres long and 150 metres high with a river running ...(3).... The cave,
called Son Doong, was created some 2 to 5 million years ago by river water eroding away limestone underneath a mountain.
Some parts of the cave's roof have collapsed creating huge skylights. As a ...(4)... of these skylights, vegetation began to grow
and formed the largest underground jungle. According to explorer and photographer Carsten Peter, who spent weeks inside
the cave, the Son Doong cave is by ...(5)... the largest and most unique cave ever discovered. It is so large that explorers are
still searching ...(6)... its end!
[STARLIGHT 9, Workbook, Express Publishing, 2014]

Question 1:A. was
B. did
C. had
D. would
Question 2:A. for
B. there
C. this
D. them
Question 3:A. past
B. over
C. through
D. in
Question 4:A. unit
B. result
C. outfit
D. column

Question 5:A. now
B. far
C. large
D. then
Question 6:A. for
B. to
C. at
D. until
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 7:A. illusion
B. occasion
C. session
D. erosion
Question 8:A. rhythm
B. symphony
C. rhyme
D. syndrome
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: Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and bold so we ventured to places off the beaten.......
A. route
B. road
C. path
D. track
Question 10: Most national museums contain.......works of art.
A. worthwhile
B. priceless
C. costly
D. worthless
Question 11: Temperate climates are best for people who cannot tolerate.......weather conditions.

A. extreme
B. strict
C. radical
D. drastic
Question 12: When swimming in the Caribbean, it is not unusual to see.......of fish in knee-deep water.
A. shoals
B. flocks
C. swarms
D. herds
Question 13: Youth hostels are a good.......of accommodation when travelling on a budget.
A. selection
B. preference
C. pick
D. choice
Question 14: Foreign......is hard to obtain in some countries.
A. currency
B. current
C. cash
D. change
Question 15: The mountain.......illustrated in the brochure is breathtaking.
A. scene
B. position
C. scenery
D. set
Question 16: The.....across the desert was made impossible by the sandstorm.
A. stroll
B. excursion
C. trek
D. outing
Question 17: The......vegetation in the jungle made it difficult to spot snakes and lizards.

A. thick
B. heavy
C. elaborate
D. strong
Question 18: Living in an area with a (n).......climate, such as the desert, can be difficult.
A. barren
B. dense
C. arid
D. humid
Question 19: According to the latest news.......three mountain climbers have been killed in the blizzard.
A. announcement
B. bulletin
C. notification
D. notice
Question 20: The restaurant had a.......atmosphere despite its uninviting exterior.
A. cosy
B. comfortable
C. convenient
D. confident
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 21: Dancing was an activity that Dane had never wanted to do.
A. Dane often did nothing while he was dancing.
B. Dane always avoided dancing alone.
C. Never had Dane missed any dancing activity.
D. Dancing was an activity that had never appealed to Dane.
Question 22: No matter how hard he tried, Henry couldn’t win Alice’s heart.
A. How hard did he try, Henry couldn’t separate from Alice.
B. He tried as hard as possible, Henry couldn’t defeat Alice.
C. As much harder as he tried, Henry couldn’t love Alice.

D. Even though he tried very hard, Henry couldn’t win Alice’s affections.


Question 23: She tends to lose her temper for no reason.
A. My boss has no reason for tending to lose her temper.
B. My boss often gets angry for no reason.
C. My boss easily gets angry when there is a reason.
D. My boss has no reason so she loses her temper.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 24 to 30.
THE BOSTON TEA PARTY
On 16th December 1773, three British ships sat anchored in Boston harbour, America. Their cargo: 42,000 kgs of black tea.
Unfortunately, this colossal shipment would never set foot on American soil. Instead, it would find itself at the bottom of the
Atlantic Ocean. And here’s why...
By the late 18th century, Britain had conquered a significant portion of North America, including the eastern coast. This gave
the British a monopoly over international trade. Among the many British imports, one of the most popular was tea, a product
which was consumed in the colonies at a rate of 540,000 kg per year! However, as the British government ruled over this
region, they decided to implement a tax on tea. This meant that for every ten kilograms of tea which landed on American soil,
a tax of 66 pence would have to be paid to the British. The colonists were not impressed.
Although the tax imposed on tea was relatively small, the colonists were unhappy about paying any tax at all. They felt
unfairly governed by the British, who were at liberty to tax them in any way they wished. As such, they refused to allow the
shipment to be unloaded and instead insisted that the tea be returned to England. However, the Royal British Governor,
Thomas Hutchinson, would not let the ships leave without first unloading the cargo.
For the protestors, this was the last straw. They descended upon the harbour and stormed the ships. Then, with few options
remaining, they began opening the crates and dumping the tea into the ocean. In the end, every last crate was destroyed,
amounting to 18 million cups of tea! The sheer quantity turned the water in the harbour brown for several days, and the event
forever became known as the Boston Tea Party. The importers of the tea, the British-owned East India Tea Company,
reported losses of £9,700, which is equivalent to millions in today’s economy! This angered the British to such an extent that
they dispatched an army of soldiers to teach the rebels a lesson. However, fuelled by the events in Boston, the colonists
fought back in what later became known as the American Revolutionary War. And after eight years of rebellion, they finally

gained their independence, giving birth to a brand new nation: the United States of America.
[From STARLIGHT 10, Workbook, Express Publishing, 2013]

Question 24: What is the purpose of this article?
A. to criticise the British governent
B. to faise aw areness about a political campaign
C. to explain the motive behind an act of rebellion
D. to discourage people from paying taxes
Question 25: How did colonising the eastern coast of America benefit the British government?
A. It provided a base from which to conquer other regions.B. It allowed them to control trade.
C. They could m anipulate the price of goods.
D. It boosted British exports.
Question 26: What effect did the Boston Tea Party have on America?
A. It damaged their economy.
B. It drove colonists to seek independence.
C. It led to harsher rule by the British.
D. It made their water unsafe to drink.
Question 27: The word implement is closest in meaning to......
A. oblige
B. put into action
C. adopt
D. start to use
Question 28: Why did the colonists refuse to accept the tea?
A. They discovered that it was from England.
B. They could not afford the tax.
C. They felt the British were abusing their power.
D. They disliked the Royal British Governor.
Question 29: What does the writer mean by "the last straw"?
A. the only lifebuoy to save the sinking ship
B. the last incident of the ship’s journey

C. the last event of the bad uncontrollable siuation
D. The remains of the tea cargo
Question 30: In the 4th sentence of the first paragraph, what does "it" refer to?
A. a British ship
B. an anchor
C. the ships' cargo
D. American soil
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 31: It's always prudent to read a contract properly before signing it.
A. cautious
B. confidential
C. reckless
D. secret
Question 32: When I told my bank manager that I wanted to borrow £100,000, she showed me the door.
A. ushered in
B. gave information
C. said hello
D. asked to leave
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 33:A. cloister
B. typhoid
C. turmoil
D. recoil
Question 34:A. instrumental B. mathematics
C. accidental
D. communicate
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 35: We had a horrific journey, but we lived to tell the tale.
A. had memorable experience
B. were home and dry
C. wrote lively stories
D. were safe and sound


Question 36: With over 30 awards under her belt, she is one of the most successful authors of all time.
A. ready to receive
B. advantageous for future
C. presented in public
D. kept safe
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.
THE SUCCESS OF J. K. ROWLING
There are few modern-day writers as renowned as Joanne Kathleen Rowling, the creator of Harry Potter. With over 30
awards under her belt, she is one of the most successful authors of all time. In addition, her novels have famously been
adapted into a series of box-office hits. These earn her so much income that the 47-year-old could comfortably retire, and live
off Harry Potter royalties for the rest of her life! However, this lucrative success story started at the most humble of
beginnings, with a talented but insecure writer too afraid to pursue her dreams.
Joanne grew up in a house full of books that fuelled her creativity. She was so enchanted by fairy tales that she began to
dream up her own, and by the time she was six years old she had written her first story about a rabbit and a giant bee. “Ever
since Rabbit and Miss Bee, I have wanted to be a writer, though I rarely told anyone so,” recalls Joanne, “I was afraid they'd
tell me I didn’t have a hope."
Throughout her life, Joanne continued to write, filling entire boxes with stories and unfinished novels. But due to her lack of
confidence, she never approached a publisher with any of her work. It wasn’t until later life, when Joanne lost her job and was
living in poverty, that she finally devoted her time to writing. Then with nothing to lose, she contacted an agency with her
first completed manuscript: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Joanne’s first novel was rejected by twelve different publishers and eventually found itself in the hands of Nigel Newton, the
founder of Bloomsbury Press. He did not read the book himself, but gave it to his eight-year-old daughter. The girl loved the

novel so much that Nigel agreed to take it on; but not without apprehensions. “You’ll never make any money out of children’s
books,” he warned Joanne.
Well, she certainly proved him wrong! To date, she has sold 500 million copies of her novels globally, and the Harry Potter
franchise has reaped profits of £15 billion! Now, as the richest author in the world, no publisher in their right mind would
dream of turning down one of her books! And as for Joanne’s confidence; well, let’s just say It’s been given quite a boost.
[STARLIGHT 9, Workbook, Express Publishing, 2014]

Question 37: As a child, how did the works of other writers make Joanne feel?
A. Intimidated
B. Inspired
C. Hopeful
D. Determined
Question 38: The word “turn down” is opposite of........
A. let off
B. reject
C. agree to
D. admit
Question 39: W hat drove Nigel Newton to publish Joanne's first novel?
A. The fact that children's books sold well.
B. He was captivated upon reading it.
C. His daughter's reaction to the book.
D. He took pity on Joanne.
Question 40: In the fourth sentence of the first paragraph, what does these refer to?
A. awards
B. books
C. films
D. royalties
Question 41: The word “fuelled” is closest in meaning to.......
A. gave impetus to
B. brought in money

C. raised
D. hinted
Question 42: What is the purpose of this article?
A. to describe the career of a famous author
B. to compare the publishing and film industries
C. to raise publicity about a children's book
D. to show how profitable the publishing industry can be
Question 43: According to the text, what initially stopped Joanne from contacting a publisher?
A. her financial situation
B. her self-doubt
C. her lack of time
D. her inability to complete a novel
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: “Are you going to that speed dating event on Saturday?” ~ B: “......................”
A. Saturday? His birthday is Friday, next week, I bet.
B. Boring. I’ve seen it on the Net a lot of times.
C. Which boy? No. He’s quite a bore.
D. I can't go this weekend after all but I want to go the following week.
Question 45: ~ A: “......................” ~ B: “Well, what I mean is, I think it’s a good idea.”
A. Is it what you mean?
B. I don't get what you mean.
C. What’s the meaning of this word?
D. Do you mean it?
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 46: How much times did Rick and Jennifer have to do the experiment before they obtained the results they had
been expecting?
A. obtained the results
B. much

C. did Rick and Jennifer have to D. been expecting
Question 47: He knows to repair the carburetor without taking the whole car apart.
A. knows to
B. apart
C. without
D. the
Question 48: Janet is finally used to cook on an electric stove after having a gas one for so long.


A. one
B. so long
C. after having
D. cook
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: Mum offered me another piece of pie. I told her I was full.
A. I told Mum that I had had enough when she offered me another piece of pie.
B. Because Mum offered me another piece of pie I was full as she told me.
C. If I were not full Mum would offer me another piece of pie.
D. I refused the piece of pie offered by Mum because I was full.
Question 50: We didn't like the holiday resort. We decided to enjoy what we could.
A. Finally we agreed to enjoy the holiday resort however little we liked it.
B. We decided to make the most of the holiday resort even though we didn't like it much.
C. We might as well stay at the holiday resort despite our not liking I mucht.
D. We preferred not to enjoy the holiday resort much according to our decision.
The End