ĐỀ THI KSCL ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA LỚP 12 lần 7 NĂM HỌC 2017 2018 TIẾNG ANH TRƯỜNG THPT YÊN LẠC

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ĐỀ THI KSCL ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA LỚP 12 - LẦN 1
NĂM HỌC 2017 - 2018
ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
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Họ tên thí sinh .................................................................................Số báo danh: .....................
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.
Câu 1:
A. boundary
B. retouch
C. doubt
D. counter
Câu 2:
A. kites
B. mimes
C. likes
D. sites
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.
Câu 3:
A. sacrifice
B. determine
C. contractual
D. supportive

Câu 4:
A. demand
B. decide
C. defend
D. desert
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.
Although speech is generally accepted as the most advanced form of communication, there are
many ways of communicating without using words. In every known culture, signals, signs, symbols, and
gestures are commonly utilized as instruments of communication. There is a great deal of agreement among
communication scientists as to what each of these methods is and how each differs from the others. For
instance, the basic function of any signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts
attention, as, for example, the dots and dashes that can be applied in a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to
speech, the potential for communication through these dots and dashes-short and long intervals as the
circuit is broken-is very great. Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain agreed upon
meaning; that is, they convey information in and of themselves. Two examples are the hexagonal red sign
that conveys the meaning of stop, and the red and white swirled pole outside a shop that communicates the
meaning of barber.
Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate
relationship with the receiver’s culture perceptions. In some cultures, applauding in a theater provides
performers with an auditory symbol of approval. In other cultures, if done in unison, applauding can be a
symbol of the audience’s discontent with the performance. Gestures such as weaving and handshaking also
communicate certain culture messages.
Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they also have a major disadvantage
in communication. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent
to the receiver. Without an exchange of ideas, interaction comes to a halt. As a result, means of
communication intended to be used across long distances and extended periods must be based upon speech.
To radio, television, and the telephone, one must add fax, paging systems, electronic mail, and the internet,
and no one doubts but that there are more means of communication on the horizon.
Câu 5: The word “potential” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by_____________.

A. possibility
B. range
C. advantage
D. organization
Câu 6: The word “themselves” in the first paragraph refers to__________.
A. intervals
B. information
C. words
D. signs
Câu 7: Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. Speech
B. Gestures
C. Communication
D. Sign and Signals
Câu 8: The word “it” in the first paragraph refers to__________.
A. environment
B. function
C. signal
D. way
Câu 9: Applauding was cited as an example of__________.
A. a gesture
B. a signal
C. a symbol
D. a sign
Câu 10: Why were the telephone, radio, and TV invented?
A. People wanted new forms of entertainment.
B. People were unable to understand signs, symbols, and signals.
C. People wanted to communication across long distance.
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D. People believed that signs, signals, and symbols were obsolete.
Câu 11: What does the author say about speech?
A. It is the most advanced form of communication.
B. It is dependent upon the advances made by inventors.
C. It is the only true form of communication.
D. It is necessary for communication to occur.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following question.
Câu 12: The average ___________pays 50 cents a day in water consumption.
A. housing
B. housework
C. household
D. housemate
Câu 13: David: Tom is very tired last night, wasn’t he?
Mary: Yes, he felt very tired but he_______ until his guests________, then he _______ a rest.
A. waited – left – would take
B. waited – had left – took
C. had been waiting – left – took
D. was waiting – left – took
Câu 14: John contributed fifty dollars, but he wishes he could contribute___________.
A. more fifty dollars
B. one other fifty dollars
C. the same amount also
D. another fifty
Câu 15: They said they had come back___________.
A. the next day
B. the previous day
C. the following day
D. the day after tomorrow

Câu 16: She said that she___________ participating in that event.
A. was going to
B. would be going to
C. would be interested D. would be interesting
Câu 17: ___________ marriages, which are usually decided by the parents, are usually seen in Indian and
African cultures.
A. Romantic
B. Open
C. Arranged
D. Broken
Câu 18: It’s my wish that he ___________here at this room at 5p.m tomorrow.
A. will be
B. is
C. be
D. is going to be
Câu 19: The young American are usually___________ with physical attractiveness when choosing a wife
or a husband.
A. concerned
B. interested
C. conscious
D. critical
Câu 20: I get on very well with my roommate now; we never have any___________.
A. agreements
B. assistance
C. compliments
D. arguments
Câu 21: The rise in energy___________ has led to a reduction of fossil fuels that the world must use.
A. redundancy
B. consumption
C. efficiency

D. suitability
Câu 22: Our teacher gave us___________ problem to solve.
A. an absolutely impossible
B. a quite impossible
C. an extremely impossible
D. a very impossible
Câu 23: There isn’t___________ airport near where I live. ___________nearest airport is 70 miles away.
A. an - A
B. an - The
C. the - The
D. the - A
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Câu 24: Tom: “I’m sorry. I won’t be able to come.” Jerry: “____________________________”
A. Great!
B. Oh, that’s annoying! C. Sounds like fun!
D. Well, never mind!
Câu 25: Lan: “Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house.” Mai: “___________”
A. No, dogs are very good, too.
B. Yes, I hope so.
C. You can say that again.
D. Nothing more to say.
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.
Câu 26: I haven’t enjoyed myself so much for years.
A. It’s years since I enjoyed myself so much.
B. It’s years since I have enjoyed myself so much.
C. It has been years since I have enjoyed myself so much.
D. It was years since I had enjoyed myself so much.
Câu 27: Without your help, I can’t be successful.

A. You are helpful, I like that.
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B. Thank you for all the things you’ve done to me.
C. Now I’m successful, I will help you.
D. Thanks to your help, I have succeeded in doing it.
Câu 28: “Be careful: the steps are very slippery.” I said to him.
A. I threatened him to be careful as the steps were very slippery.
B. I told him be careful and the steps were very slippery.
C. I suggested being careful as the steps were very slippery.
D. I warned him to be careful as the steps were very slippery.
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.
Câu 29: The emergence of supersonic travel opened new horizons for the military, tourism, and commerce.
A. appearance
B. explosion
C. profitability
D. urgency
Câu 30: Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.
A. arrive
B. clean
C. encounter
D. happen
Read the passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.
Years ago there were many social rules and etiquette procedures involving introductions. Some
formal introductions between two people were (31)__________ by words by the third party. A person had
to be very careful to weigh the importance of social class or status, age, and gender when deciding
(32)__________ person should be presented or introduced to the other person first. However, times have
changed, and most of the social rules about introducing older people to younger ones, women to men, and

those in higher positions to those in lower positions have changed, too. Many people now feel much more
(33)__________ about making introductions.
In most situations, handshaking is optional, but these days it is more often done than not,
especially in formal social or business settings. It is very common for one person (or both) to extend a hand
when meeting someone. If you are in this situation, and you are offered a hand to shake, you should grasp it
firmly and shake it briefly. People often tend to make some (34)__________ about someone
(35)__________ their handshakes, so make sure yours is not too weak, not too hard and not too longlasting. It should be firm and brief.
Câu 31: A. made
B. done
C. served
D. taken
Câu 32: A. that
B. who
C. which
D. whose
Câu 33: A. anxious
B. relaxed
C. nervous
D. comfortable
Câu 34: A. arguments
B. judgments
C. introductions
D. remarks
Câu 35: A. depending
B. according
C. regardless
D. on account
Mark the letter A, B, C or D in your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Câu 36: They asked me how long did it take to get to Paris by train.

A. how long
B. did it take
C. get to
D. by train
Câu 37: We don’t know why Mary is upset, and she didn’t speak to us for ages.
A. didn’t speak
B. why
C. upset
D. ages
Câu 38: One of the majority causes of tides is the gravitational attraction of the moon.
A. tides
B. majority
C. gravitational
D. attraction
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.
Câu 39: When he passes the entrance exam, his parents will be walking on the air.
A. feeling extremely unhappy
B. extremely light
C. feeling extremely airy
D. extremely happy
Câu 40: He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual
meeting in May.
A. rudeness
B. measurement
C. encouragement
D. politeness
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines of each
pair of sentences in the following questions.
Câu 41: You don’t try to work hard. You will fail in the exam.

A. Unless do you try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.
B. Unless you try to work hard, you won’t fail in the exam.
C. Unless you try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.
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D. Unless you don’t try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.
Câu 42: He felt very tired. However, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
A. Tired as he might feel, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
B. He felt so tired that he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
C. As the result of his tiredness, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
D. Feeling very tired, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
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.
Benjamin Franklin is famous in the history of the United States because of his many and varied
accomplishments later in his life, as a brilliant diplomat, as a scientist, as an inventor, as a philosopher, and
as a public official. Early in his life, however, he was headed for a career as a printer. He was apprenticed at
the age of twelve in a print shop that belonged to his half-brother James. When faced with the unhappy
prospect of spending nine years in an intolerable situation, Benjamin devised a way to get out of his
contract as an apprentice printer in a rather unusual and creative way.
Benjamin’s half-brother James ran a weekly newspaper, the New-England Courant, and it was in
this paper that young Benjamin worked as an apprentice printer. Unbeknownst to his half- brother James,
who owned the paper, a very young Benjamin wrote a series of humorous letters to the paper. He did not
sign his own name to these letters. Instead, he used the pseudonym Mrs. Silence Dogwood. In these letters
he mocked the life around Boston. The letters amused the paper’s readers, but they did not have the same
effect on city officials.
As a result of the letters, city officials forbade James to publish his newspaper. James then decided
to continue printing the paper using Benjamin’s name rather his own; in order to do this, however, James
had to release Benjamin from his contract as an apprentice. After all, a newspaper could not be headed by
an apprentice printer. After James had released Benjamin from his apprenticeship, he was to discover that

Benjamin had written the letters that had caused so much trouble. He was angry that he had lost the right to
publish his paper because of Benjamin. On his part, Benjamin was delighted to have been released from his
contract as an apprentice.
Câu 43: The main idea of the passage is that Benjamin Franklin__________.
A. worked at a newspaper owned by his half-brother James.
B. dealt creatively with a problem early in his amazing career.
C. was involved in a prank at a New England newspaper.
D. was known for his many and varied accomplishments.
Câu 44: The expression “unbeknownst to” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by which of the
following?
A. On behalf of
B. In regard to
C. Without the knowledge of
D. Without consideration for
Câu 45: It is NOT mentioned in the passage that Benjamin Franklin was recognized for his achievement
in________.
A. diplomacy
B. science
C. psychology
D. public service
Câu 46: The letters that Benjamin wrote____________.
A. has a serious tone.
B. were sent to city officials
C. were about life as an inventor
D. did not include Benjamin’s name
Câu 47: The pronoun “they” in the last sentence of paragraph 2 refers to_________.
A. officials
B. readers
C. citizens
D. letters

Câu 48: It is implied in the passage that, when city officials read the letters, they__________.
A. laughed a lot
B. paid no attention
C. got angry
D. agreed with the content
Câu 49: How did young Benjamin feel about the idea of spending time as an apprentice printer?
A. He was satisfied.
B. He was overjoyed.
C. He was amused.
D. He was discontented.
Câu 50: What eventually happened as a result of Benjamin’s letters?
A. Benjamin got out of his contract.
B. Benjamin became an apprentice printer.
C. James laughed at the joke.
D. James was given control of the paper.
---------HẾT--------Học sinh không được sử dụng tài liệu; Cán bộ coi thi không giải thích gì thêm./.
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