BAI THI THU 11 TNPT 2018 PTTH PBCDL

SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO
BÀI THI THỬ KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018
(Đề gồm có 04 trang)
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 001
11
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 underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 1: She has done her efforts to win a place in that company.
A. has done
B. that
C. a place
D. efforts to win
Question 2: Do you used to living in such a hot country?
A. such a
B. Do you
C. hot country
D. living
Question 3: Only few tourists come to our town in the festival season.
A. in
B. the festival season
C. Only few
D. come to
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 4: He swore he'd pay her back for all she'd done to him.
A. be grateful to
B. avenge
C. retaliate

D. return money to
Question 5: We left the party in a sombre mood.
A. angry
B. sad
C. happy
D. cheerful
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.
UNIQUE UNDERWATER CREATURES
A. Seahorses are beautiful and unusual fish that have captured the imagination of writers and artists for millennia, and which
feature in the ancient mythology, legends and folklore of many countries. Seahorses seem so magical that, to this very day,
many people still believe they only exist in children’s stories. But the fact is, these delicate and shy little creatures are very
real!
B. Scientists believe seahorses evolved at least 40 million years ago, and have survived from ancient times with only very
small changes in their body structure and function. Seahorses have a peculiar appearance. They have a head like a horse, a
pouch like a kangaroo, and a long, curved tail like a monkey. Their little bodies are covered in bony plates, not scales, and
their tiny eyes resemble a chameleon's. Because of their confusing anatomy, for many years, people didn't know whether
seahorses were a fish, an insect or a shellfish! Today, scientists know without a doubt that seahorses are fish because they
have gills, a swim bladder and fins.
C. Seahorses live mostly in shallow, warm waters. They are not strong swimmers, using only a back fin and a pair of tiny fins
behind their eyes to push them through the water. Seahorses spend a lot of time attached to seaweed or sea grass.They are
able to hang on to sea grass and seaweed by wrapping their tails around the stems, which helps them to avoid being swept
away by strong currents. While they hang from sea grass, their long, tube-like mouth, which has no teeth, acts like a hoover
for food, sucking up plankton. Strangely, seahorses have no stomach so they can’t store their food. This means they have to
eat fairly continuously throughout the day.
D. Another unique characteristic of seahorses is that they (along with their cousins, the pipefish) are the only creatures in the
animal kingdom where the male, not the female, becomes pregnant and gives birth to babies! The female produces eggs and
places them in a pouch inside the male, where they are fertilised. The male gives birth to between 5 and 200 young.
Amazingly, just a few hours after the male gives birth, the female will once again place eggs in the male’s pouch. What’s
more, it will be the same female because seahorses mate for life!

E. Sadly, seahorses are in danger all over the world. Their habitats are being destroyed by human activities. People catch
seahorses for pets and for souvenirs. In Asia, people believe seahorses have magical powers so they are used in traditional
Chinese medicine. The most endangered seahorse in the world is the Knysna seahorse, which is only found in South Africa.
The reason it is in grave danger is that it has an exceptionally limited distribution range - it is only found in three estuaries in
the whole of South Africa. Unless these estuaries are conserved, South Africa will lose its only seahorse species for good.
Question 6: Scientists believe modern-day seahorses.....
A. have poor eyesight.
B. may be related to the chameleon.
C. took very similar to prehistoric seahorses.
D. are able to change their body structure.
Question 7: Eating for seahorses......
A. is difficult as they don't have teeth.
B. requires them to chow continuously.
C. involves storing plankton in their bodies.
D. takes up a lot of their time.
Question 8: Seahorses attach themselves to seaweed and sea grass.....
A. to stay sale In rough waters.
B. when they want to travel long distances.
C. using their mouths and tails.
D. in order to eat it.
Question 9: Which word below is closest in meaning to “grave”?
A. so deep
B. so great
C. seriously bad
D. so heavy
Question 10: The Knysna seahorse......
A. is found throughout South Africa.
B. is used as medicine in some cultures.
C. is tho rarest of South Africa's three seashores species
D. is in more danger than any other seahorse species.

Question 11: When it comes to reproduction, seahorses......
A. are the only fish where the males give birth.
B. like to mate with as many different seahorses as possible.
C. are pregnant more or less continuously.
D. give birth to very small numbers of young.
Question 12: The phrase “fertilised” is closest in meaning to......
A. made to produce more young ones
B. caused to develop into young ones
C. made to abound with young ones
D. added manure to enrich new eggs
Question 13: Some people are convinced that seahorses......
A. are imaginary creatures.
B. should fea:ure in more children's stories.
C. are too small and timid to survive.
D. have the ability to perform magic.
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 14:A. continue
B. residue
C. avenue
D. barbecue
Question 15:A. nutrient
B. consistent
C. continent
D. sentiment
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 16: You're trying to soften me up so I'll drive you to Jodie's house, aren't you?

A. persuade
B. hack off
C. reproach
D. cajole
Question 17: She just needed someone who would lend a sympathetic ear to her once in a while.
A. lend her some earrings
B. hear something for
C. interpret something for
D. turn a deaf ear to
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 18: ~ Girl: “Can I try this on?” ~ Woman: “.................”
A. Of course. It’s cheaper than the red one.
B. Yes. The changing room is next to the stairs.
C. O.K. Your efforts will be appreciated.
D. Certainly. It’s the last one in our stock.
Question 19: ~ Sam: “.................” ~ Bill: “He must have been very shocked.”
A. No one turned up at the performance.
B. His finacée ran away with another boy.
C. Most of his old friend saw him off at the airport.
D. He applied for the post as a janitor.
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.
FEROCIOUS FLORA
Normally, plants get all the nutrients they need to grow from the soil. But in waterlogged habitats like wetlands and
swamps, the water has washed away most of the nutrients from the ground making it difficult for many plants to survive
there. But some plants do very well in the harsh conditions of wetlands. They are carnivorous plants. Unlike all other plants
on Earth, carnivorous plants don't have to get the nutrients they need to grow from the ground. They get them by eating
animal flesh instead. Carnivorous plants use the sneakiest of tricks to trap their animal dinners. First, they attract animals to
them. Some do this by secreting a sweet, sugary liquid.

Others produce beautiful bright flowers or an irresistible smell. Next, they trap the animal. Here's where things get really
clever. Some carnivorous plants snap their leaves tightly siut around animals to create a plant prison. Others produce a sticky
glue substance that makes it impossible for animals to escape. Some even use their leaves to create a deep tube filled with
rain water to drown their prey.
What happens next? Once an animal is captured, it's time for the leaves to change from trap to stomach. Just like our
stomach, the leaves of carnivorous plants emit acidic digestive juices. These juices dissolve the animal and the plant absorbs
the nutrients. When dinner is over the leaves open again, the remains of the animal are thrown oul. and the plant is ready to
catch another victim!
The Wadderwort plant is a pretty little plant that grows in swamps. Don't be fooled by the innocent look of its small purple
flowers though. Bladderworts are the fastest-known killers in the plant kingdom. They have the ability to suck small fish and
insects into their leaves in 1/50 of a second! And then there’s the pitcher plant - a plant so big it can catch rats. The ptcher
uses its leaves to create a deep container. Animals fall into the container and can't crawl out use the leaves are slippery and
sticky. Meatating plants prove that real life sometimes really stranger than fiction!
Question 20: Carnivorous plants......
A. are the only plants able to survive in wetlands.
B. get most nutrients from the soil.
C. receive nutrients from other species.
D. don't do as well as other plants in wetlands.
Question 21: When an animal is trapped in a carnivorous plant......
A. the leaves produce a liquid that breaks meat down.
B. the leaves open immediately.
C. the animal is used as bait for the next victim.
D. the anim al receives nutritious juices.
Question 22: How can carnivorous plants live in habitats low in essential nutrients?
A. They use tricks and traps.
B. They get nutrients by eating animal flesh.
C. They live on wetlands.
D. They attract animals.
Question 23: The bladderwort plant......
A. hasn't got flowers.

B. eats big animals.
C. is a very rapid killer.
D. has got sticky leaves.
Question 24: Which word below is the closest in meaning to “secreting”?


A. producing
B. keeing secret
C. covering
D. hiding
Question 25: The leaves of all carnivorous plants can change......
A. shape.
B. function.
C. position.
D. size.
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.
THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER
There can be no doubt that teachers play a vital role in shaping students' lives. Today's educators are not only responsible
for their students' academic achievements, but also for their well-being outside the school environment. This could involve
offering students valuable ...(26)... of advice to help them handle personal problems, as young people today ...(27)... many
difficulties in their daily lives which may ...(28)... from something minor, such as an argument with a friend, to something
serious such as bullying and abuse. Whatever the problem may be, teachers need to be there for their students.
Teachers also take on the role of motivator. That's why they often ...(29)... in special seminars where they are trained to
encourage student motivation in the classroom. By putting this theory into ...(30)... they can inspire students to view learning
as an enjoyable process. Therefore, good teachers do not simply focus on testing or examinations, but make use of all
available resources, in the hope of maintaining student interest and ultimately preparing them for their future.
All in all, the way a teacher treats a student have a huge ...(31)... on their character and future achievements. Encouraging
students to set goals and stick to them is extremely important and it is such encouragement that ultimately builds a solid
relationship between teacher and student which will help them get on well with each other.

Question 26:A. pieces
B. tips
C. portions
D. parts
Question 27:A. encounter B. deal
C. receive
D. see
Question 28:A. extend
B. range
C. stray
D. wander
Question 29:A. enrol
B. attend
C. apply
D. enter
Question 30:A. work
B. practice
C. object
D. exercise
Question 31:A. impact
B. result
C. issue
D. impress
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: "Do we have to hand in the assignment by Friday?" ~ "I’m afraid we've got......choice."
A. no other
B. not any other
C. no any ether
D. not another
Question 33: I'm determined to travel to Vietnam......much it costs.

A. considering how
B. whatever
C. more over
D. no matter how
Question 34: We’re all working overtime as our department has a very.......deadline.
A. tense
B. stiff
C. tight
D. close
Question 35: It's totally.......to chew gum in class.
A. useless
B. harmful
C. unacceptable
D. unimpressive
Question 36: Fortunately, I......find the USB stick I’d misplaced the other day.
A. managed in
B. was able to
C. succeeded to
D. could
Question 37: "I'm so disorganised!" ~ "How about changing the order......you do things?"
A. within that
B. which
C. in which
D. where
Question 38: Do we have to.......tickets for the concert in advance?
A. conserve
B. engage
C. retain
D. reserve
Question 39: ......of his suitcases was large enough to fit all his clothes.

A. Neither
B. All
C. Every
D. Both
Question 40: Kathy tried desperately to....Bill, but he was driving too fast for her.
A. take up with
B. join in with
C. catch up with
D. live up to
Question 41: Please take a seat in the waiting room and I'll be with you.......
A. quickly
B. generally
C. shortly
D. recently
Question 42: How did the thieves gain......into the museum?
A. access
B. entry
C. entrance
D. admission
Question 43: My brothers are........good at Maths.
A. equality
B. equally
C. unequal
D. equal
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 44:A. question
B. quotient
C. ancient
D. patient

Question 45:A. forbade
B. cellmate
C. consolidate
D. lemonade
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: Dad’s not going to move to HCM City.
A. Dad won't be moving to HCM City.
B. Dad has no intention of moving to HCM City.
C. Moving to HCM City has not been Dad’s wish.
D. Dad'd rather live here than in HCM City.
Question 47: John does not want to go out today.
A. Going out is not to John's fancy.
B. John often prefers staying in to going out everyday.
C. John does not feel like going out today.
D. John enjoys not going out today.
Question 48: I was really surprised when I saw Betty at the school dance.
A. I hadn't expected to see Betty at the school dance.


B. Betty gave me a surprise when seeing her at the school dance.
C. It was really surprised to see Betty at the school dance.
D. To see Betty at the school dance was really unexpecting to me.
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: Compact discs appeared on the market in the early 1980s. They produce sound of better quality than that of
standard phonograph records.
A. Compact discs produce sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records which appeared on the
market in the early 1980s.
B. Compact discs, appearing on the market in the early 1980s, produced sound of better quality than that of standard

phonograph records.
C. Compact discs appeared on the market in the early 1980s and produced sound of better quality than that of standard
phonograph records.
D. Compact discs, which appeared on the market in the early 1980s, produce sound of better quality than that of standard
phonograph records.
Question 50: My uncle didn’t give up smoking. His doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued.
A. Even though my uncle didn’t give up smoking, his doctor told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued.
B. Not until his doctor told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued smoking did my uncle give it up.
C. My uncle didn’t give up smoking even after his doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued.
D. Because my uncle didn’t give up smoking, his doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued.
The End


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ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
(Đề gồm có 04 trang)

BÀI THI THỬ KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 002
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
Question 1: ~ Sam: “.................” ~ Bill: “He must have been very shocked.”
A. Most of his old friend saw him off at the airport.
B. No one turned up at the performance.
C. He applied for the post as a janitor.
D. His finacée ran away with another boy.
Question 2: ~ Girl: “Can I try this on?” ~ Woman: “.................”
A. Certainly. It’s the last one in our stock.

B. O.K. Your efforts will be appreciated.
C. Yes. The changing room is next to the stairs.
D. Of course. It’s cheaper than the red one.
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. consistent
B. continent
C. nutrient
D. sentiment
Question 4:A. barbecue
B. avenue
C. continue
D. residue
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: "I'm so disorganised!" ~ "How about changing the order......you do things?"
A. where
B. within that
C. which
D. in which
Question 6: "Do we have to hand in the assignment by Friday?" ~ "I’m afraid we've got......choice."
A. no other
B. no any ether
C. not any other
D. not another
Question 7: ......of his suitcases was large enough to fit all his clothes.
A. Both
B. Neither
C. All
D. Every
Question 8: I'm determined to travel to Vietnam......much it costs.

A. considering how
B. whatever
C. more over
D. no matter how
Question 9: Kathy tried desperately to....Bill, but he was driving too fast for her.
A. live up to
B. take up with
C. catch up with
D. join in with
Question 10: Fortunately, I......find the USB stick I’d misplaced the other day.
A. was able to
B. could
C. managed in
D. succeeded to
Question 11: Do we have to.......tickets for the concert in advance?
A. engage
B. reserve
C. retain
D. conserve
Question 12: We’re all working overtime as our department has a very.......deadline.
A. stiff
B. tight
C. tense
D. close
Question 13: How did the thieves gain......into the museum?
A. entry
B. admission
C. entrance
D. access
Question 14: My brothers are........good at Maths.

A. equally
B. unequal
C. equality
D. equal
Question 15: It's totally.......to chew gum in class.
A. unimpressive
B. harmful
C. useless
D. unacceptable
Question 16: Please take a seat in the waiting room and I'll be with you.......
A. quickly
B. generally
C. shortly
D. recently
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 17: She has done her efforts to win a place in that company.
A. that
B. efforts to win
C. a place
D. has done
Question 18: Do you used to living in such a hot country?
A. living
B. hot country
C. such a
D. Do you
Question 19: Only few tourists come to our town in the festival season.
A. the festival season
B. in
C. Only few

D. come to
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 20: He swore he'd pay her back for all she'd done to him.
A. be grateful to
B. retaliate
C. return money to
D. avenge
Question 21: We left the party in a sombre mood.
A. sad
B. happy
C. angry
D. cheerful
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.
FEROCIOUS FLORA
Normally, plants get all the nutrients they need to grow from the soil. But in waterlogged habitats like wetlands and
swamps, the water has washed away most of the nutrients from the ground making it difficult for many plants to survive
there. But some plants do very well in the harsh conditions of wetlands. They are carnivorous plants. Unlike all other plants
on Earth, carnivorous plants don't have to get the nutrients they need to grow from the ground. They get them by eating


animal flesh instead. Carnivorous plants use the sneakiest of tricks to trap their animal dinners. First, they attract animals to
them. Some do this by secreting a sweet, sugary liquid.
Others produce beautiful bright flowers or an irresistible smell. Next, they trap the animal. Here's where things get really
clever. Some carnivorous plants snap their leaves tightly siut around animals to create a plant prison. Others produce a sticky
glue substance that makes it impossible for animals to escape. Some even use their leaves to create a deep tube filled with
rain water to drown their prey.
What happens next? Once an animal is captured, it's time for the leaves to change from trap to stomach. Just like our
stomach, the leaves of carnivorous plants emit acidic digestive juices. These juices dissolve the animal and the plant absorbs

the nutrients. When dinner is over the leaves open again, the remains of the animal are thrown oul. and the plant is ready to
catch another victim!
The Wadderwort plant is a pretty little plant that grows in swamps. Don't be fooled by the innocent look of its small purple
flowers though. Bladderworts are the fastest-known killers in the plant kingdom. They have the ability to suck small fish and
insects into their leaves in 1/50 of a second! And then there’s the pitcher plant - a plant so big it can catch rats. The ptcher
uses its leaves to create a deep container. Animals fall into the container and can't crawl out use the leaves are slippery and
sticky. Meatating plants prove that real life sometimes really stranger than fiction!
Question 22: Carnivorous plants......
A. receive nutrients from other species.
B. get most nutrients from the soil.
C. don't do as well as other plants in wetlands.
D. are the only plants able to survive in wetlands.
Question 23: How can carnivorous plants live in habitats low in essential nutrients?
A. They attract animals.
B. They use tricks and traps.
C. They live on wetlands.
D. They get nutrients by eating animal flesh.
Question 24: The bladderwort plant......
A. has got sticky leaves.
B. is a very rapid killer.
C. hasn't got flowers.
D. eats big animals.
Question 25: The leaves of all carnivorous plants can change......
A. position.
B. function.
C. shape.
D. size.
Question 26: Which word below is the closest in meaning to “secreting”?
A. covering
B. keeing secret

C. hiding
D. producing
Question 27: When an animal is trapped in a carnivorous plant......
A. the animal is used as bait for the next victim.
B. the leaves open immediately.
C. the leaves produce a liquid that breaks meat down.
D. the anim al receives nutritious juices.
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.
THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER
There can be no doubt that teachers play a vital role in shaping students' lives. Today's educators are not only responsible
for their students' academic achievements, but also for their well-being outside the school environment. This could involve
offering students valuable ...(28)... of advice to help them handle personal problems, as young people today ...(29)... many
difficulties in their daily lives which may ...(30)... from something minor, such as an argument with a friend, to something
serious such as bullying and abuse. Whatever the problem may be, teachers need to be there for their students.
Teachers also take on the role of motivator. That's why they often ...(31)... in special seminars where they are trained to
encourage student motivation in the classroom. By putting this theory into ...(32)... they can inspire students to view learning
as an enjoyable process. Therefore, good teachers do not simply focus on testing or examinations, but make use of all
available resources, in the hope of maintaining student interest and ultimately preparing them for their future.
All in all, the way a teacher treats a student have a huge ...(33)... on their character and future achievements. Encouraging
students to set goals and stick to them is extremely important and it is such encouragement that ultimately builds a solid
relationship between teacher and student which will help them get on well with each other.
Question 28:A. pieces
B. portions
C. parts
D. tips
Question 29:A. encounter B. receive
C. deal
D. see
Question 30:A. range

B. stray
C. wander
D. extend
Question 31:A. attend
B. apply
C. enter
D. enrol
Question 32:A. exercise
B. work
C. practice
D. object
Question 33:A. impress
B. impact
C. result
D. issue
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.
UNIQUE UNDERWATER CREATURES
A. Seahorses are beautiful and unusual fish that have captured the imagination of writers and artists for millennia, and which
feature in the ancient mythology, legends and folklore of many countries. Seahorses seem so magical that, to this very day,
many people still believe they only exist in children’s stories. But the fact is, these delicate and shy little creatures are very
real!
B. Scientists believe seahorses evolved at least 40 million years ago, and have survived from ancient times with only very
small changes in their body structure and function. Seahorses have a peculiar appearance. They have a head like a horse, a
pouch like a kangaroo, and a long, curved tail like a monkey. Their little bodies are covered in bony plates, not scales, and
their tiny eyes resemble a chameleon's. Because of their confusing anatomy, for many years, people didn't know whether


seahorses were a fish, an insect or a shellfish! Today, scientists know without a doubt that seahorses are fish because they
have gills, a swim bladder and fins.

C. Seahorses live mostly in shallow, warm waters. They are not strong swimmers, using only a back fin and a pair of tiny fins
behind their eyes to push them through the water. Seahorses spend a lot of time attached to seaweed or sea grass.They are
able to hang on to sea grass and seaweed by wrapping their tails around the stems, which helps them to avoid being swept
away by strong currents. While they hang from sea grass, their long, tube-like mouth, which has no teeth, acts like a hoover
for food, sucking up plankton. Strangely, seahorses have no stomach so they can’t store their food. This means they have to
eat fairly continuously throughout the day.
D. Another unique characteristic of seahorses is that they (along with their cousins, the pipefish) are the only creatures in the
animal kingdom where the male, not the female, becomes pregnant and gives birth to babies! The female produces eggs and
places them in a pouch inside the male, where they are fertilised. The male gives birth to between 5 and 200 young.
Amazingly, just a few hours after the male gives birth, the female will once again place eggs in the male’s pouch. What’s
more, it will be the same female because seahorses mate for life!
E. Sadly, seahorses are in danger all over the world. Their habitats are being destroyed by human activities. People catch
seahorses for pets and for souvenirs. In Asia, people believe seahorses have magical powers so they are used in traditional
Chinese medicine. The most endangered seahorse in the world is the Knysna seahorse, which is only found in South Africa.
The reason it is in grave danger is that it has an exceptionally limited distribution range - it is only found in three estuaries in
the whole of South Africa. Unless these estuaries are conserved, South Africa will lose its only seahorse species for good.
Question 34: The Knysna seahorse......
A. is used as medicine in some cultures.
B. is tho rarest of South Africa's three seashores species
C. is found throughout South Africa.
D. is in more danger than any other seahorse species.
Question 35: Which word below is closest in meaning to “grave”?
A. so great
B. so heavy
C. so deep
D. seriously bad
Question 36: Some people are convinced that seahorses......
A. should fea:ure in more children's stories.
B. are too small and timid to survive.
C. are imaginary creatures.

D. have the ability to perform magic.
Question 37: When it comes to reproduction, seahorses......
A. give birth to very small numbers of young.
B. like to mate with as many different seahorses as possible.
C. are the only fish where the males give birth.
D. are pregnant more or less continuously.
Question 38: Seahorses attach themselves to seaweed and sea grass.....
A. to stay sale In rough waters.
B. when they want to travel long distances.
C. using their mouths and tails.
D. in order to eat it.
Question 39: Eating for seahorses......
A. involves storing plankton in their bodies.
B. is difficult as they don't have teeth.
C. takes up a lot of their time.
D. requires them to chow continuously.
Question 40: Scientists believe modern-day seahorses.....
A. may be related to the chameleon.
B. have poor eyesight.
C. are able to change their body structure.
D. took very similar to prehistoric seahorses.
Question 41: The phrase “fertilised” is closest in meaning to......
A. made to produce more young ones
B. added manure to enrich new eggs
C. made to abound with young ones
D. caused to develop into young ones
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 42:A. question
B. quotient

C. ancient
D. patient
Question 43:A. lemonade B. consolidate
C. cellmate
D. forbade
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: She just needed someone who would lend a sympathetic ear to her once in a while.
A. interpret something for B. turn a deaf ear to
C. lend her some earrings D. hear something for
Question 45: You're trying to soften me up so I'll drive you to Jodie's house, aren't you?
A. reproach
B. hack off
C. persuade
D. cajole
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: Dad’s not going to move to HCM City.
A. Dad has no intention of moving to HCM City.
B. Dad won't be moving to HCM City.
C. Moving to HCM City has not been Dad’s wish.
D. Dad'd rather live here than in HCM City.
Question 47: I was really surprised when I saw Betty at the school dance.
A. Betty gave me a surprise when seeing her at the school dance.


B. To see Betty at the school dance was really unexpecting to me.
C. It was really surprised to see Betty at the school dance.
D. I hadn't expected to see Betty at the school dance.
Question 48: John does not want to go out today.

A. John often prefers staying in to going out everyday.
B. John does not feel like going out today.
C. John enjoys not going out today.
D. Going out is not to John's fancy.
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: My uncle didn’t give up smoking. His doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued.
A. Even though my uncle didn’t give up smoking, his doctor told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued.
B. Not until his doctor told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued smoking did my uncle give it up.
C. My uncle didn’t give up smoking even after his doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued.
D. Because my uncle didn’t give up smoking, his doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued.
Question 50: Compact discs appeared on the market in the early 1980s. They produce sound of better quality than that of
standard phonograph records.
A. Compact discs, appearing on the market in the early 1980s, produced sound of better quality than that of standard
phonograph records.
B. Compact discs appeared on the market in the early 1980s and produced sound of better quality than that of standard
phonograph records.
C. Compact discs, which appeared on the market in the early 1980s, produce sound of better quality than that of standard
phonograph records.
D. Compact discs produce sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records which appeared on the
market in the early 1980s.

The End


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BÀI THI THỬ KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG

NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 003
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. consolidate B. cellmate
C. forbade
D. lemonade
Question 2:A. ancient
B. patient
C. quotient
D. question
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 3: ~ Girl: “Can I try this on?” ~ Woman: “.................”
A. Yes. The changing room is next to the stairs.
B. O.K. Your efforts will be appreciated.
C. Of course. It’s cheaper than the red one.
D. Certainly. It’s the last one in our stock.
Question 4: ~ Sam: “.................” ~ Bill: “He must have been very shocked.”
A. No one turned up at the performance.
B. Most of his old friend saw him off at the airport.
C. He applied for the post as a janitor.
D. His finacée ran away with another boy.
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 5: My uncle didn’t give up smoking. His doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued.
A. Even though my uncle didn’t give up smoking, his doctor told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued.
B. Not until his doctor told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued smoking did my uncle give it up.
C. Because my uncle didn’t give up smoking, his doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued.

D. My uncle didn’t give up smoking even after his doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued.
Question 6: Compact discs appeared on the market in the early 1980s. They produce sound of better quality than that of
standard phonograph records.
A. Compact discs, which appeared on the market in the early 1980s, produce sound of better quality than that of standard
phonograph records.
B. Compact discs, appearing on the market in the early 1980s, produced sound of better quality than that of standard
phonograph records.
C. Compact discs produce sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records which appeared on the
market in the early 1980s.
D. Compact discs appeared on the market in the early 1980s and produced sound of better quality than that of standard
phonograph records.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 7: We left the party in a sombre mood.
A. cheerful
B. happy
C. sad
D. angry
Question 8: He swore he'd pay her back for all she'd done to him.
A. avenge
B. return money to
C. be grateful to
D. retaliate
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 9: John does not want to go out today.
A. John often prefers staying in to going out everyday.
B. John enjoys not going out today.
C. Going out is not to John's fancy.
D. John does not feel like going out today.

Question 10: I was really surprised when I saw Betty at the school dance.
A. I hadn't expected to see Betty at the school dance.
B. Betty gave me a surprise when seeing her at the school dance.
C. To see Betty at the school dance was really unexpecting to me.
D. It was really surprised to see Betty at the school dance.
Question 11: Dad’s not going to move to HCM City.
A. Dad has no intention of moving to HCM City.
B. Moving to HCM City has not been Dad’s wish.
C. Dad'd rather live here than in HCM City.
D. Dad won't be moving to HCM City.
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.
FEROCIOUS FLORA
Normally, plants get all the nutrients they need to grow from the soil. But in waterlogged habitats like wetlands and
swamps, the water has washed away most of the nutrients from the ground making it difficult for many plants to survive
there. But some plants do very well in the harsh conditions of wetlands. They are carnivorous plants. Unlike all other plants
on Earth, carnivorous plants don't have to get the nutrients they need to grow from the ground. They get them by eating
animal flesh instead. Carnivorous plants use the sneakiest of tricks to trap their animal dinners. First, they attract animals to
them. Some do this by secreting a sweet, sugary liquid.
Others produce beautiful bright flowers or an irresistible smell. Next, they trap the animal. Here's where things get really
clever. Some carnivorous plants snap their leaves tightly siut around animals to create a plant prison. Others produce a sticky


glue substance that makes it impossible for animals to escape. Some even use their leaves to create a deep tube filled with
rain water to drown their prey.
What happens next? Once an animal is captured, it's time for the leaves to change from trap to stomach. Just like our
stomach, the leaves of carnivorous plants emit acidic digestive juices. These juices dissolve the animal and the plant absorbs
the nutrients. When dinner is over the leaves open again, the remains of the animal are thrown oul. and the plant is ready to
catch another victim!
The Wadderwort plant is a pretty little plant that grows in swamps. Don't be fooled by the innocent look of its small purple

flowers though. Bladderworts are the fastest-known killers in the plant kingdom. They have the ability to suck small fish and
insects into their leaves in 1/50 of a second! And then there’s the pitcher plant - a plant so big it can catch rats. The ptcher
uses its leaves to create a deep container. Animals fall into the container and can't crawl out use the leaves are slippery and
sticky. Meatating plants prove that real life sometimes really stranger than fiction!
Question 12: Carnivorous plants......
A. don't do as well as other plants in wetlands.
B. receive nutrients from other species.
C. get most nutrients from the soil.
D. are the only plants able to survive in wetlands.
Question 13: The bladderwort plant......
A. has got sticky leaves.
B. is a very rapid killer.
C. hasn't got flowers.
D. eats big animals.
Question 14: The leaves of all carnivorous plants can change......
A. shape.
B. size.
C. function.
D. position.
Question 15: Which word below is the closest in meaning to “secreting”?
A. hiding
B. producing
C. keeing secret
D. covering
Question 16: When an animal is trapped in a carnivorous plant......
A. the animal is used as bait for the next victim.
B. the leaves open immediately.
C. the leaves produce a liquid that breaks meat down.
D. the anim al receives nutritious juices.
Question 17: How can carnivorous plants live in habitats low in essential nutrients?

A. They use tricks and traps.
B. They attract animals.
C. They get nutrients by eating animal flesh.
D. They live on wetlands.
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.
THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER
There can be no doubt that teachers play a vital role in shaping students' lives. Today's educators are not only responsible
for their students' academic achievements, but also for their well-being outside the school environment. This could involve
offering students valuable ...(18)... of advice to help them handle personal problems, as young people today ...(19)... many
difficulties in their daily lives which may ...(20)... from something minor, such as an argument with a friend, to something
serious such as bullying and abuse. Whatever the problem may be, teachers need to be there for their students.
Teachers also take on the role of motivator. That's why they often ...(21)... in special seminars where they are trained to
encourage student motivation in the classroom. By putting this theory into ...(22)... they can inspire students to view learning
as an enjoyable process. Therefore, good teachers do not simply focus on testing or examinations, but make use of all
available resources, in the hope of maintaining student interest and ultimately preparing them for their future.
All in all, the way a teacher treats a student have a huge ...(23)... on their character and future achievements. Encouraging
students to set goals and stick to them is extremely important and it is such encouragement that ultimately builds a solid
relationship between teacher and student which will help them get on well with each other.
Question 18:A. parts
B. tips
C. pieces
D. portions
Question 19:A. see
B. deal
C. receive
D. encounter
Question 20:A. range
B. extend
C. stray

D. wander
Question 21:A. apply
B. enter
C. enrol
D. attend
Question 22:A. practice
B. object
C. exercise
D. work
Question 23:A. result
B. impact
C. issue
D. impress
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 24:A. residue
B. avenue
C. continue
D. barbecue
Question 25:A. continent B. sentiment
C. nutrient
D. consistent
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 26: ......of his suitcases was large enough to fit all his clothes.
A. Both
B. All
C. Neither
D. Every
Question 27: Kathy tried desperately to....Bill, but he was driving too fast for her.
A. catch up with

B. take up with
C. live up to
D. join in with
Question 28: It's totally.......to chew gum in class.
A. useless
B. unimpressive
C. harmful
D. unacceptable
Question 29: Please take a seat in the waiting room and I'll be with you.......
A. recently
B. shortly
C. generally
D. quickly
Question 30: My brothers are........good at Maths.
A. equal
B. equally
C. equality
D. unequal


Question 31: Do we have to.......tickets for the concert in advance?
A. engage
B. reserve
C. conserve
D. retain
Question 32: "Do we have to hand in the assignment by Friday?" ~ "I’m afraid we've got......choice."
A. no any ether
B. not another
C. not any other
D. no other

Question 33: I'm determined to travel to Vietnam......much it costs.
A. more over
B. considering how
C. whatever
D. no matter how
Question 34: How did the thieves gain......into the museum?
A. admission
B. entrance
C. entry
D. access
Question 35: We’re all working overtime as our department has a very.......deadline.
A. tense
B. tight
C. stiff
D. close
Question 36: "I'm so disorganised!" ~ "How about changing the order......you do things?"
A. where
B. which
C. in which
D. within that
Question 37: Fortunately, I......find the USB stick I’d misplaced the other day.
A. was able to
B. managed in
C. succeeded to
D. could
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 38: Only few tourists come to our town in the festival season.
A. the festival season
B. come to

C. Only few
D. in
Question 39: She has done her efforts to win a place in that company.
A. has done
B. that
C. a place
D. efforts to win
Question 40: Do you used to living in such a hot country?
A. hot country
B. living
C. Do you
D. such a
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 41: She just needed someone who would lend a sympathetic ear to her once in a while.
A. hear something for
B. lend her some earrings
C. turn a deaf ear to
D. interpret something for
Question 42: You're trying to soften me up so I'll drive you to Jodie's house, aren't you?
A. hack off
B. reproach
C. cajole
D. persuade
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.
UNIQUE UNDERWATER CREATURES
A. Seahorses are beautiful and unusual fish that have captured the imagination of writers and artists for millennia, and which
feature in the ancient mythology, legends and folklore of many countries. Seahorses seem so magical that, to this very day,
many people still believe they only exist in children’s stories. But the fact is, these delicate and shy little creatures are very

real!
B. Scientists believe seahorses evolved at least 40 million years ago, and have survived from ancient times with only very
small changes in their body structure and function. Seahorses have a peculiar appearance. They have a head like a horse, a
pouch like a kangaroo, and a long, curved tail like a monkey. Their little bodies are covered in bony plates, not scales, and
their tiny eyes resemble a chameleon's. Because of their confusing anatomy, for many years, people didn't know whether
seahorses were a fish, an insect or a shellfish! Today, scientists know without a doubt that seahorses are fish because they
have gills, a swim bladder and fins.
C. Seahorses live mostly in shallow, warm waters. They are not strong swimmers, using only a back fin and a pair of tiny fins
behind their eyes to push them through the water. Seahorses spend a lot of time attached to seaweed or sea grass.They are
able to hang on to sea grass and seaweed by wrapping their tails around the stems, which helps them to avoid being swept
away by strong currents. While they hang from sea grass, their long, tube-like mouth, which has no teeth, acts like a hoover
for food, sucking up plankton. Strangely, seahorses have no stomach so they can’t store their food. This means they have to
eat fairly continuously throughout the day.
D. Another unique characteristic of seahorses is that they (along with their cousins, the pipefish) are the only creatures in the
animal kingdom where the male, not the female, becomes pregnant and gives birth to babies! The female produces eggs and
places them in a pouch inside the male, where they are fertilised. The male gives birth to between 5 and 200 young.
Amazingly, just a few hours after the male gives birth, the female will once again place eggs in the male’s pouch. What’s
more, it will be the same female because seahorses mate for life!
E. Sadly, seahorses are in danger all over the world. Their habitats are being destroyed by human activities. People catch
seahorses for pets and for souvenirs. In Asia, people believe seahorses have magical powers so they are used in traditional
Chinese medicine. The most endangered seahorse in the world is the Knysna seahorse, which is only found in South Africa.
The reason it is in grave danger is that it has an exceptionally limited distribution range - it is only found in three estuaries in
the whole of South Africa. Unless these estuaries are conserved, South Africa will lose its only seahorse species for good.
Question 43: Scientists believe modern-day seahorses.....
A. are able to change their body structure.
B. may be related to the chameleon.
C. took very similar to prehistoric seahorses.
D. have poor eyesight.
Question 44: Seahorses attach themselves to seaweed and sea grass.....
A. in order to eat it.

B. to stay sale In rough waters.


C. using their mouths and tails.
D. when they want to travel long distances.
Question 45: Which word below is closest in meaning to “grave”?
A. so great
B. seriously bad
C. so deep
D. so heavy
Question 46: The Knysna seahorse......
A. is used as medicine in some cultures.
B. is found throughout South Africa.
C. is tho rarest of South Africa's three seashores species
D. is in more danger than any other seahorse species.
Question 47: Eating for seahorses......
A. takes up a lot of their time.
B. is difficult as they don't have teeth.
C. requires them to chow continuously.
D. involves storing plankton in their bodies.
Question 48: Some people are convinced that seahorses......
A. have the ability to perform magic.
B. are too small and timid to survive.
C. should fea:ure in more children's stories.
D. are imaginary creatures.
Question 49: When it comes to reproduction, seahorses......
A. like to mate with as many different seahorses as possible.
B. are pregnant more or less continuously.
C. are the only fish where the males give birth.
D. give birth to very small numbers of young.

Question 50: The phrase “fertilised” is closest in meaning to......
A. added manure to enrich new eggs
B. made to abound with young ones
C. made to produce more young ones
D. caused to develop into young ones
The End


SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
(Đề gồm có 04 trang)

BÀI THI THỬ KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 004
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. consolidate B. forbade
C. cellmate
D. lemonade
Question 2:A. ancient
B. question
C. patient
D. quotient
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.
FEROCIOUS FLORA
Normally, plants get all the nutrients they need to grow from the soil. But in waterlogged habitats like wetlands and
swamps, the water has washed away most of the nutrients from the ground making it difficult for many plants to survive

there. But some plants do very well in the harsh conditions of wetlands. They are carnivorous plants. Unlike all other plants
on Earth, carnivorous plants don't have to get the nutrients they need to grow from the ground. They get them by eating
animal flesh instead. Carnivorous plants use the sneakiest of tricks to trap their animal dinners. First, they attract animals to
them. Some do this by secreting a sweet, sugary liquid.
Others produce beautiful bright flowers or an irresistible smell. Next, they trap the animal. Here's where things get really
clever. Some carnivorous plants snap their leaves tightly siut around animals to create a plant prison. Others produce a sticky
glue substance that makes it impossible for animals to escape. Some even use their leaves to create a deep tube filled with
rain water to drown their prey.
What happens next? Once an animal is captured, it's time for the leaves to change from trap to stomach. Just like our
stomach, the leaves of carnivorous plants emit acidic digestive juices. These juices dissolve the animal and the plant absorbs
the nutrients. When dinner is over the leaves open again, the remains of the animal are thrown oul. and the plant is ready to
catch another victim!
The Wadderwort plant is a pretty little plant that grows in swamps. Don't be fooled by the innocent look of its small purple
flowers though. Bladderworts are the fastest-known killers in the plant kingdom. They have the ability to suck small fish and
insects into their leaves in 1/50 of a second! And then there’s the pitcher plant - a plant so big it can catch rats. The ptcher
uses its leaves to create a deep container. Animals fall into the container and can't crawl out use the leaves are slippery and
sticky. Meatating plants prove that real life sometimes really stranger than fiction!
Question 3: Carnivorous plants......
A. get most nutrients from the soil.
B. are the only plants able to survive in wetlands.
C. receive nutrients from other species.
D. don't do as well as other plants in wetlands.
Question 4: The leaves of all carnivorous plants can change......
A. function.
B. shape.
C. position.
D. size.
Question 5: When an animal is trapped in a carnivorous plant......
A. the anim al receives nutritious juices.
B. the leaves produce a liquid that breaks meat down.

C. the leaves open immediately.
D. the animal is used as bait for the next victim.
Question 6: The bladderwort plant......
A. eats big animals.
B. hasn't got flowers.
C. has got sticky leaves.
D. is a very rapid killer.
Question 7: How can carnivorous plants live in habitats low in essential nutrients?
A. They get nutrients by eating animal flesh.
B. They use tricks and traps.
C. They attract animals.
D. They live on wetlands.
Question 8: Which word below is the closest in meaning to “secreting”?
A. hiding
B. producing
C. covering
D. keeing secret
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: I'm determined to travel to Vietnam......much it costs.
A. no matter how
B. considering how
C. more over
D. whatever
Question 10: "Do we have to hand in the assignment by Friday?" ~ "I’m afraid we've got......choice."
A. not another
B. no other
C. no any ether
D. not any other
Question 11: Do we have to.......tickets for the concert in advance?
A. reserve

B. retain
C. conserve
D. engage
Question 12: ......of his suitcases was large enough to fit all his clothes.
A. Every
B. All
C. Neither
D. Both
Question 13: Fortunately, I......find the USB stick I’d misplaced the other day.
A. was able to
B. succeeded to
C. could
D. managed in
Question 14: How did the thieves gain......into the museum?
A. entrance
B. admission
C. access
D. entry
Question 15: We’re all working overtime as our department has a very.......deadline.
A. tight
B. close
C. tense
D. stiff
Question 16: Kathy tried desperately to....Bill, but he was driving too fast for her.
A. catch up with
B. live up to
C. take up with
D. join in with

Question 17: My brothers are........good at Maths.
A. unequal
B. equally
C. equality
D. equal
Question 18: Please take a seat in the waiting room and I'll be with you.......
A. generally
B. recently
C. quickly
D. shortly
Question 19: It's totally.......to chew gum in class.
A. harmful
B. unimpressive
C. unacceptable
D. useless
Question 20: "I'm so disorganised!" ~ "How about changing the order......you do things?"
A. within that
B. in which
C. which
D. where
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.
UNIQUE UNDERWATER CREATURES
A. Seahorses are beautiful and unusual fish that have captured the imagination of writers and artists for millennia, and which
feature in the ancient mythology, legends and folklore of many countries. Seahorses seem so magical that, to this very day,
many people still believe they only exist in children’s stories. But the fact is, these delicate and shy little creatures are very
real!
B. Scientists believe seahorses evolved at least 40 million years ago, and have survived from ancient times with only very
small changes in their body structure and function. Seahorses have a peculiar appearance. They have a head like a horse, a
pouch like a kangaroo, and a long, curved tail like a monkey. Their little bodies are covered in bony plates, not scales, and

their tiny eyes resemble a chameleon's. Because of their confusing anatomy, for many years, people didn't know whether
seahorses were a fish, an insect or a shellfish! Today, scientists know without a doubt that seahorses are fish because they
have gills, a swim bladder and fins.
C. Seahorses live mostly in shallow, warm waters. They are not strong swimmers, using only a back fin and a pair of tiny fins
behind their eyes to push them through the water. Seahorses spend a lot of time attached to seaweed or sea grass.They are
able to hang on to sea grass and seaweed by wrapping their tails around the stems, which helps them to avoid being swept
away by strong currents. While they hang from sea grass, their long, tube-like mouth, which has no teeth, acts like a hoover
for food, sucking up plankton. Strangely, seahorses have no stomach so they can’t store their food. This means they have to
eat fairly continuously throughout the day.
D. Another unique characteristic of seahorses is that they (along with their cousins, the pipefish) are the only creatures in the
animal kingdom where the male, not the female, becomes pregnant and gives birth to babies! The female produces eggs and
places them in a pouch inside the male, where they are fertilised. The male gives birth to between 5 and 200 young.
Amazingly, just a few hours after the male gives birth, the female will once again place eggs in the male’s pouch. What’s
more, it will be the same female because seahorses mate for life!
E. Sadly, seahorses are in danger all over the world. Their habitats are being destroyed by human activities. People catch
seahorses for pets and for souvenirs. In Asia, people believe seahorses have magical powers so they are used in traditional
Chinese medicine. The most endangered seahorse in the world is the Knysna seahorse, which is only found in South Africa.
The reason it is in grave danger is that it has an exceptionally limited distribution range - it is only found in three estuaries in
the whole of South Africa. Unless these estuaries are conserved, South Africa will lose its only seahorse species for good.
Question 21: The phrase “fertilised” is closest in meaning to......
A. added manure to enrich new eggs
B. made to produce more young ones
C. made to abound with young ones
D. caused to develop into young ones
Question 22: Some people are convinced that seahorses......
A. should fea:ure in more children's stories.
B. have the ability to perform magic.
C. are imaginary creatures.
D. are too small and timid to survive.
Question 23: Seahorses attach themselves to seaweed and sea grass.....

A. using their mouths and tails.
B. in order to eat it.
C. to stay sale In rough waters.
D. when they want to travel long distances.
Question 24: Eating for seahorses......
A. is difficult as they don't have teeth.
B. takes up a lot of their time.
C. requires them to chow continuously.
D. involves storing plankton in their bodies.
Question 25: Scientists believe modern-day seahorses.....
A. may be related to the chameleon.
B. are able to change their body structure.
C. have poor eyesight.
D. took very similar to prehistoric seahorses.
Question 26: When it comes to reproduction, seahorses......
A. give birth to very small numbers of young.
B. are the only fish where the males give birth.
C. like to mate with as many different seahorses as possible.
D. are pregnant more or less continuously.
Question 27: Which word below is closest in meaning to “grave”?
A. so deep
B. seriously bad
C. so heavy
D. so great
Question 28: The Knysna seahorse......
A. is found throughout South Africa.
B. is tho rarest of South Africa's three seashores species
C. is in more danger than any other seahorse species.

D. is used as medicine in some cultures.
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 29: Only few tourists come to our town in the festival season.
A. in
B. come to
C. Only few
D. the festival season
Question 30: Do you used to living in such a hot country?
A. Do you
B. hot country
C. living
D. such a
Question 31: She has done her efforts to win a place in that company.
A. that
B. a place
C. has done
D. efforts to win
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 32: He swore he'd pay her back for all she'd done to him.
A. retaliate
B. return money to
C. be grateful to
D. avenge
Question 33: We left the party in a sombre mood.
A. sad
B. cheerful
C. angry
D. happy

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 34: You're trying to soften me up so I'll drive you to Jodie's house, aren't you?
A. cajole
B. reproach
C. hack off
D. persuade
Question 35: She just needed someone who would lend a sympathetic ear to her once in a while.
A. hear something for
B. lend her some earrings
C. turn a deaf ear to
D. interpret something for
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 36:A. continent B. sentiment
C. consistent
D. nutrient
Question 37:A. barbecue B. residue
C. avenue
D. continue
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 38: ~ Sam: “.................” ~ Bill: “He must have been very shocked.”
A. No one turned up at the performance.
B. Most of his old friend saw him off at the airport.
C. His finacée ran away with another boy.
D. He applied for the post as a janitor.
Question 39: ~ Girl: “Can I try this on?” ~ Woman: “.................”
A. Of course. It’s cheaper than the red one.
B. Yes. The changing room is next to the stairs.

C. O.K. Your efforts will be appreciated.
D. Certainly. It’s the last one in our stock.
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.
THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER
There can be no doubt that teachers play a vital role in shaping students' lives. Today's educators are not only responsible
for their students' academic achievements, but also for their well-being outside the school environment. This could involve
offering students valuable ...(40)... of advice to help them handle personal problems, as young people today ...(41)... many
difficulties in their daily lives which may ...(42)... from something minor, such as an argument with a friend, to something
serious such as bullying and abuse. Whatever the problem may be, teachers need to be there for their students.
Teachers also take on the role of motivator. That's why they often ...(43)... in special seminars where they are trained to
encourage student motivation in the classroom. By putting this theory into ...(44)... they can inspire students to view learning
as an enjoyable process. Therefore, good teachers do not simply focus on testing or examinations, but make use of all
available resources, in the hope of maintaining student interest and ultimately preparing them for their future.
All in all, the way a teacher treats a student have a huge ...(45)... on their character and future achievements. Encouraging
students to set goals and stick to them is extremely important and it is such encouragement that ultimately builds a solid
relationship between teacher and student which will help them get on well with each other.
Question 40:A. tips
B. portions
C. pieces
D. parts
Question 41:A. see
B. encounter
C. receive
D. deal
Question 42:A. extend
B. wander
C. range
D. stray
Question 43:A. enter

B. enrol
C. apply
D. attend
Question 44:A. object
B. practice
C. work
D. exercise
Question 45:A. impress
B. issue
C. result
D. impact
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 46: I was really surprised when I saw Betty at the school dance.
A. To see Betty at the school dance was really unexpecting to me.
B. I hadn't expected to see Betty at the school dance.
C. Betty gave me a surprise when seeing her at the school dance.
D. It was really surprised to see Betty at the school dance.
Question 47: John does not want to go out today.


A. John often prefers staying in to going out everyday.
B. John enjoys not going out today.
C. Going out is not to John's fancy.
D. John does not feel like going out today.
Question 48: Dad’s not going to move to HCM City.
A. Dad has no intention of moving to HCM City.
B. Moving to HCM City has not been Dad’s wish.
C. Dad'd rather live here than in HCM City.
D. Dad won't be moving to HCM City.

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: Compact discs appeared on the market in the early 1980s. They produce sound of better quality than that of
standard phonograph records.
A. Compact discs, appearing on the market in the early 1980s, produced sound of better quality than that of standard
phonograph records.
B. Compact discs appeared on the market in the early 1980s and produced sound of better quality than that of standard
phonograph records.
C. Compact discs produce sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records which appeared on the
market in the early 1980s.
D. Compact discs, which appeared on the market in the early 1980s, produce sound of better quality than that of standard
phonograph records.
Question 50: My uncle didn’t give up smoking. His doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued.
A. My uncle didn’t give up smoking even after his doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued.
B. Not until his doctor told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued smoking did my uncle give it up.
C. Because my uncle didn’t give up smoking, his doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued.
D. Even though my uncle didn’t give up smoking, his doctor told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued.
The End


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ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
(Đề gồm có 04 trang)

BÀI THI THỬ KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 005
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. quotient
B. patient
C. question
D. ancient
Question 2:A. lemonade
B. consolidate
C. cellmate
D. forbade
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.
UNIQUE UNDERWATER CREATURES
A. Seahorses are beautiful and unusual fish that have captured the imagination of writers and artists for millennia, and which
feature in the ancient mythology, legends and folklore of many countries. Seahorses seem so magical that, to this very day,
many people still believe they only exist in children’s stories. But the fact is, these delicate and shy little creatures are very
real!
B. Scientists believe seahorses evolved at least 40 million years ago, and have survived from ancient times with only very
small changes in their body structure and function. Seahorses have a peculiar appearance. They have a head like a horse, a
pouch like a kangaroo, and a long, curved tail like a monkey. Their little bodies are covered in bony plates, not scales, and
their tiny eyes resemble a chameleon's. Because of their confusing anatomy, for many years, people didn't know whether
seahorses were a fish, an insect or a shellfish! Today, scientists know without a doubt that seahorses are fish because they
have gills, a swim bladder and fins.
C. Seahorses live mostly in shallow, warm waters. They are not strong swimmers, using only a back fin and a pair of tiny fins
behind their eyes to push them through the water. Seahorses spend a lot of time attached to seaweed or sea grass.They are
able to hang on to sea grass and seaweed by wrapping their tails around the stems, which helps them to avoid being swept
away by strong currents. While they hang from sea grass, their long, tube-like mouth, which has no teeth, acts like a hoover
for food, sucking up plankton. Strangely, seahorses have no stomach so they can’t store their food. This means they have to
eat fairly continuously throughout the day.
D. Another unique characteristic of seahorses is that they (along with their cousins, the pipefish) are the only creatures in the
animal kingdom where the male, not the female, becomes pregnant and gives birth to babies! The female produces eggs and
places them in a pouch inside the male, where they are fertilised. The male gives birth to between 5 and 200 young.

Amazingly, just a few hours after the male gives birth, the female will once again place eggs in the male’s pouch. What’s
more, it will be the same female because seahorses mate for life!
E. Sadly, seahorses are in danger all over the world. Their habitats are being destroyed by human activities. People catch
seahorses for pets and for souvenirs. In Asia, people believe seahorses have magical powers so they are used in traditional
Chinese medicine. The most endangered seahorse in the world is the Knysna seahorse, which is only found in South Africa.
The reason it is in grave danger is that it has an exceptionally limited distribution range - it is only found in three estuaries in
the whole of South Africa. Unless these estuaries are conserved, South Africa will lose its only seahorse species for good.
Question 3: Some people are convinced that seahorses......
A. have the ability to perform magic.
B. are imaginary creatures.
C. are too small and timid to survive.
D. should fea:ure in more children's stories.
Question 4: The Knysna seahorse......
A. is in more danger than any other seahorse species.
B. is tho rarest of South Africa's three seashores species
C. is used as medicine in some cultures.
D. is found throughout South Africa.
Question 5: When it comes to reproduction, seahorses......
A. give birth to very small numbers of young.
B. like to mate with as many different seahorses as possible.
C. are pregnant more or less continuously.
D. are the only fish where the males give birth.
Question 6: Seahorses attach themselves to seaweed and sea grass.....
A. when they want to travel long distances.
B. using their mouths and tails.
C. to stay sale In rough waters.
D. in order to eat it.
Question 7: Scientists believe modern-day seahorses.....
A. may be related to the chameleon.
B. are able to change their body structure.

C. took very similar to prehistoric seahorses.
D. have poor eyesight.
Question 8: Eating for seahorses......
A. takes up a lot of their time.
B. involves storing plankton in their bodies.
C. is difficult as they don't have teeth.
D. requires them to chow continuously.
Question 9: Which word below is closest in meaning to “grave”?
A. so heavy
B. so great
C. seriously bad
D. so deep
Question 10: The phrase “fertilised” is closest in meaning to......
A. added manure to enrich new eggs
B. made to abound with young ones


C. caused to develop into young ones
D. made to produce more young ones
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 11: She has done her efforts to win a place in that company.
A. efforts to win
B. a place
C. that
D. has done
Question 12: Only few tourists come to our town in the festival season.
A. in
B. Only few
C. the festival season

D. come to
Question 13: Do you used to living in such a hot country?
A. Do you
B. such a
C. living
D. hot country
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 14: It's totally.......to chew gum in class.
A. unimpressive
B. harmful
C. useless
D. unacceptable
Question 15: Fortunately, I......find the USB stick I’d misplaced the other day.
A. was able to
B. succeeded to
C. could
D. managed in
Question 16: ......of his suitcases was large enough to fit all his clothes.
A. All
B. Both
C. Every
D. Neither
Question 17: "Do we have to hand in the assignment by Friday?" ~ "I’m afraid we've got......choice."
A. no other
B. not any other
C. no any ether
D. not another
Question 18: My brothers are........good at Maths.
A. unequal
B. equally

C. equal
D. equality
Question 19: How did the thieves gain......into the museum?
A. entrance
B. admission
C. access
D. entry
Question 20: I'm determined to travel to Vietnam......much it costs.
A. whatever
B. considering how
C. no matter how
D. more over
Question 21: Please take a seat in the waiting room and I'll be with you.......
A. recently
B. quickly
C. shortly
D. generally
Question 22: "I'm so disorganised!" ~ "How about changing the order......you do things?"
A. within that
B. in which
C. which
D. where
Question 23: We’re all working overtime as our department has a very.......deadline.
A. tense
B. close
C. stiff
D. tight
Question 24: Do we have to.......tickets for the concert in advance?
A. engage
B. conserve

C. retain
D. reserve
Question 25: Kathy tried desperately to....Bill, but he was driving too fast for her.
A. join in with
B. catch up with
C. take up with
D. live up to
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 26: She just needed someone who would lend a sympathetic ear to her once in a while.
A. hear something for
B. interpret something for
C. turn a deaf ear to
D. lend her some earrings
Question 27: You're trying to soften me up so I'll drive you to Jodie's house, aren't you?
A. cajole
B. hack off
C. persuade
D. reproach
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.
FEROCIOUS FLORA
Normally, plants get all the nutrients they need to grow from the soil. But in waterlogged habitats like wetlands and
swamps, the water has washed away most of the nutrients from the ground making it difficult for many plants to survive
there. But some plants do very well in the harsh conditions of wetlands. They are carnivorous plants. Unlike all other plants
on Earth, carnivorous plants don't have to get the nutrients they need to grow from the ground. They get them by eating
animal flesh instead. Carnivorous plants use the sneakiest of tricks to trap their animal dinners. First, they attract animals to
them. Some do this by secreting a sweet, sugary liquid.
Others produce beautiful bright flowers or an irresistible smell. Next, they trap the animal. Here's where things get really
clever. Some carnivorous plants snap their leaves tightly siut around animals to create a plant prison. Others produce a sticky

glue substance that makes it impossible for animals to escape. Some even use their leaves to create a deep tube filled with
rain water to drown their prey.
What happens next? Once an animal is captured, it's time for the leaves to change from trap to stomach. Just like our
stomach, the leaves of carnivorous plants emit acidic digestive juices. These juices dissolve the animal and the plant absorbs
the nutrients. When dinner is over the leaves open again, the remains of the animal are thrown oul. and the plant is ready to
catch another victim!
The Wadderwort plant is a pretty little plant that grows in swamps. Don't be fooled by the innocent look of its small purple
flowers though. Bladderworts are the fastest-known killers in the plant kingdom. They have the ability to suck small fish and
insects into their leaves in 1/50 of a second! And then there’s the pitcher plant - a plant so big it can catch rats. The ptcher
uses its leaves to create a deep container. Animals fall into the container and can't crawl out use the leaves are slippery and
sticky. Meatating plants prove that real life sometimes really stranger than fiction!


Question 28: Carnivorous plants......
A. receive nutrients from other species.
B. are the only plants able to survive in wetlands.
C. don't do as well as other plants in wetlands.
D. get most nutrients from the soil.
Question 29: The bladderwort plant......
A. hasn't got flowers.
B. has got sticky leaves.
C. is a very rapid killer.
D. eats big animals.
Question 30: When an animal is trapped in a carnivorous plant......
A. the anim al receives nutritious juices.
B. the animal is used as bait for the next victim.
C. the leaves open immediately.
D. the leaves produce a liquid that breaks meat down.
Question 31: How can carnivorous plants live in habitats low in essential nutrients?
A. They attract animals.

B. They use tricks and traps.
C. They get nutrients by eating animal flesh.
D. They live on wetlands.
Question 32: The leaves of all carnivorous plants can change......
A. function.
B. size.
C. shape.
D. position.
Question 33: Which word below is the closest in meaning to “secreting”?
A. producing
B. hiding
C. keeing secret
D. covering
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.
THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER
There can be no doubt that teachers play a vital role in shaping students' lives. Today's educators are not only responsible
for their students' academic achievements, but also for their well-being outside the school environment. This could involve
offering students valuable ...(34)... of advice to help them handle personal problems, as young people today ...(35)... many
difficulties in their daily lives which may ...(36)... from something minor, such as an argument with a friend, to something
serious such as bullying and abuse. Whatever the problem may be, teachers need to be there for their students.
Teachers also take on the role of motivator. That's why they often ...(37)... in special seminars where they are trained to
encourage student motivation in the classroom. By putting this theory into ...(38)... they can inspire students to view learning
as an enjoyable process. Therefore, good teachers do not simply focus on testing or examinations, but make use of all
available resources, in the hope of maintaining student interest and ultimately preparing them for their future.
All in all, the way a teacher treats a student have a huge ...(39)... on their character and future achievements. Encouraging
students to set goals and stick to them is extremely important and it is such encouragement that ultimately builds a solid
relationship between teacher and student which will help them get on well with each other.
Question 34:A. tips
B. portions

C. pieces
D. parts
Question 35:A. receive
B. encounter
C. deal
D. see
Question 36:A. extend
B. wander
C. stray
D. range
Question 37:A. enrol
B. apply
C. enter
D. attend
Question 38:A. practice
B. work
C. object
D. exercise
Question 39:A. impact
B. issue
C. impress
D. result
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 40: John does not want to go out today.
A. John does not feel like going out today.
B. John often prefers staying in to going out everyday.
C. Going out is not to John's fancy.
D. John enjoys not going out today.
Question 41: I was really surprised when I saw Betty at the school dance.

A. It was really surprised to see Betty at the school dance.
B. I hadn't expected to see Betty at the school dance.
C. Betty gave me a surprise when seeing her at the school dance.
D. To see Betty at the school dance was really unexpecting to me.
Question 42: Dad’s not going to move to HCM City.
A. Moving to HCM City has not been Dad’s wish.
B. Dad'd rather live here than in HCM City.
C. Dad won't be moving to HCM City.
D. Dad has no intention of moving to HCM City.
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 43: He swore he'd pay her back for all she'd done to him.
A. avenge
B. be grateful to
C. retaliate
D. return money to
Question 44: We left the party in a sombre mood.
A. cheerful
B. sad
C. angry
D. happy
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 45:A. avenue
B. residue
C. barbecue
D. continue
Question 46:A. sentiment B. consistent
C. continent
D. nutrient

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 47: ~ Girl: “Can I try this on?” ~ Woman: “.................”


A. Certainly. It’s the last one in our stock.
B. O.K. Your efforts will be appreciated.
C. Yes. The changing room is next to the stairs.
D. Of course. It’s cheaper than the red one.
Question 48: ~ Sam: “.................” ~ Bill: “He must have been very shocked.”
A. No one turned up at the performance.
B. His finacée ran away with another boy.
C. Most of his old friend saw him off at the airport.
D. He applied for the post as a janitor.
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: Compact discs appeared on the market in the early 1980s. They produce sound of better quality than that of
standard phonograph records.
A. Compact discs, which appeared on the market in the early 1980s, produce sound of better quality than that of standard
phonograph records.
B. Compact discs, appearing on the market in the early 1980s, produced sound of better quality than that of standard
phonograph records.
C. Compact discs produce sound of better quality than that of standard phonograph records which appeared on the
market in the early 1980s.
D. Compact discs appeared on the market in the early 1980s and produced sound of better quality than that of standard
phonograph records.
Question 50: My uncle didn’t give up smoking. His doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued.
A. Because my uncle didn’t give up smoking, his doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued.
B. Not until his doctor told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued smoking did my uncle give it up.
C. My uncle didn’t give up smoking even after his doctor had told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued.

D. Even though my uncle didn’t give up smoking, his doctor told him he risked having a heart attack if he continued.
The End