DỀ THI SỐ 18 MÔN TIẾNG ANH KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA

HUYCOMF’S

KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2018

ĐỀ TỰ LÀM SỐ 18

Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH

(Đề thi có 04 trang)

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề

Họ, tên thí sinh: .........................................................................
Số báo danh: .............................................................................
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. course

mouse

blouse

account

2. society

nonsense

desert

offspring

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. justice

knowledge

survey

campaign

4. penalty

countryman

donation

podium

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. My grandfather never refused to assist those who wanted to build roads and bridges _____
repair temples.
but

as well as

though

except for

6. I considered investing _____ the enterprise with my own money, as I did not want any
partners to share my profits.
in

up

with

for

7. War burns memories of pain into the minds of those who survive and attempt to rebuild
_____ what is left of a nation.
amidst

among

up

a lot

8. My mother was the bread winner of the family because at that time my father _____ working.
just began

would just began

had just begun

has just began

9. When I was a child, one subject I repeatedly heard adults _____ was about their experiences

in the Second World War.
to discuss

discuss

discussed

have discussed


10. I did not hesitate to take _____ my aunt’s business as all the necessary equipment was
already there.
up

after

over

in

11. She loved him unconditionally and would never think of _____ advantage of him.
taking

getting

having

pulling

12. Not once _____ to keep some of my money for herself or try to excuse herself for not paying

me.
she attempted

she had attempted

did she attempt

she did attempt

13. Healthy living means making choices that _____ in a healthy body and mind.
result

create

lead

interest

14. Some foods that are good _____ of nutrition include fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
sources

resources

causes

origins

15. It seems as though it wanted to tell everyone that its heart was strong and that it wasn't
_____ of anything.
scary

scaring

scared

scare

16.
The memory I have of that day is as vivid as if it _____ yesterday.
Was

were

is

has been

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges.
17.
-Salesperson: “Good afternoon, ma’am. Can I help you find anything?”
-“ _____ .”
Oh, I'm not sure what I want. I'll just look around, thanks.
No, those are too big. Do you have any smaller ones?
No, thanks. I'm afraid it’s too expensive for me.
No, not the one with the short sleeves. The other one.
18.


-“Hello. Can I speak to Sandy, please?”

-" _____ .”
She’s busy right now. Can you call back?
No, it isn't. I think you have the wrong number.
Okay, I'll give her the message.
Oh, well, this is Rod. Can I have message?.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. Do not brush me aside and deem me unapproachable because I am introverted. I have a lot
to say. If only I am given the chance to say it.
unfriendly

difficult

talkative

speechless

20. We sat down across from each other and I looked deep into his majestic eyes. He glanced at
me. I went beetroot red. I looked away, hoping that he would not notice me.
felt uneasy

burned

became pale

flushed

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. The grandmother lives on the farm. In the daytime they knock about on this road, and they

come home at dusk along with the cattle.
daybreak

sunset

noon

night

22. He said that my new statue of America is a clever piece of sculpture, and he is satisfied that
my name will one day be famous.
unlucky

unhappy

unaware

uneasy

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of
the following questions.
23. I couldn't sleep and keep my eyes open, staring at the ceiling all night.
staring

keep

couldn’t

all

24. Living alone and away from home turned me into some more responsible
and careful person.
careful

from

alone

some more


25. I was lucky to have been born with manage skills, so I didn't have to struggle much.
much

didn't

manage

have been

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
All families face challenges and hurdles as a normal part of life and getting through these times
requires respectful communication and care for each other. However, some families face
significant (26) _____ like not having a place to live, a parent going to court, a parent having a
long-term illness, or parents having to work (27) _____ from home or for long hours.
Some families seem to fight and argue a lot, which can be really scary and stressful. Sometimes,
family relationships can be so stressful that you feel unsafe and scared. These types of things
make relationships (28) _____ and negative and it can make it difficult to feel like talking
things through.

As a teenager you are going through a lot of changes within yourself – physically, mentally,
emotionally and socially. Often these changes (29) _____ at different rates and at different
times. It is important for you to be aware of what is going on and how this may affect you at
school, home and/or around family and friends having an understanding of adolescent
development can be very (30) _____ .
(Adapted from: />26. problems

troubles

doubts

obstacles

27. over

apart

off

away

28. proper

tense

last

straight

29. run

progress

operate

occur

30. attractive

helpful

complicated

detrimental

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
If you want to turn your hobbies into jobs, consider the following experts’ suggestions. If you
are a helpful person, you can teach others to do what you love. Teach piano lessons, offer
cooking classes, or teach another language, if those are your passions. You can do this by


teaching through a college or continuing education program, by creating your own classes, or
by creating your own webinars or tele-seminar series online, Collamer says.
If you are not interested in teaching, appraise, repair or fix items related to what you love. Most
hobbies have “stuff” connected to them, and sometimes, that stuff needs to be fixed by a skilled
and knowledgeable person. “You could fix computers, appraise collectibles, repair bicycles,
source missing parts for highly unusual items, and so on,” Collamer says.
“The next time you find yourself confused as to how to generate income from your hobbies,
search out the most successful entrepreneurs in your area of interest and study their business

models and revenue streams,” Collamer suggests. “Ask yourself: Is their income coming from
consulting services, videos, accessories, events, classes or product sales? What is their mix of
products and services? What is their pricing strategy?” In doing this, You'll discover proven
models for monetizing your hobbies, as well as helpful information about how to price your
own services and products.
Mufson, who has interests outside of career coaching, says she managed to turn a hobby into a
lucrative part-time gig. “I personally turned my hobby of creating gemstone jewellery into a
side-line business,” she explains. “Jewellery making is an expensive hobby and early on I
decided to make it pay for itself. Since then I have developed two online stores and a
relationship with a jewellery gallery that sells most of my work.”
(Adapted from: />31. What does the phrase “do this” in the first paragraph refer to?
Teach others your hobby

Have your passion

Create your own webinars

Offer cooking classes

32. It can be inferred from the passage that internet-based lessons are often _____.
done using the telephone or smart phone
attended by people far away from their bases
delivered by college or university professors
regarded as part of higher education program


33. According to the passage, you can earn money as a _____ in buying and selling rare things.
middleman

salesperson

mechanic

judge

Earrings

Handbags

At a gallery

Via the Internet

34. Collamer suggests _____.
interviewing the richest business people
working for the most popular employer
getting a university degree in business
analysing successful people’s methods
35. What is Mufson most likely to make?
Clothes

Shoes

36. Where are sell most of Mufson’s products sold?
In the market

At her shops

37. What is the best title for the passage?
Experts’ advice on choosing the best jobs

Pros and cons of running a private business
Tips for turning your interests into careers
Methods of designing and selling jewellery
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
With so many of us using computers at work, computer eye strain has become a major jobrelated complaint. Studies show that eye strain and other annoying visual symptoms happen in
50 to 90 percent of computer workers.
These problems can range from physical tiredness, decreased productivity and increased
numbers of work errors, to minor annoyances like eye twitching and red eyes. Here are some
easy steps you can take to reduce your risk of computer eye strain and other common signs of
computer vision disease.
First, use proper lighting. Eye strain is often caused by extremely bright light either from
outdoor sunlight coming in through a window or from harsh interior lighting. When you use a
computer, your surrounding lighting should be about half as bright as that usually found in most
offices.


Eliminate exterior light by closing drapes, shades or blinds. Reduce interior lighting by using
fewer light bulbs or fluorescent tubes, or use lower strength bulbs and tubes. If possible,
position your computer monitor or screen so windows are to the side, instead of in front or
behind it.
Many computer users find their eyes feel better if they can avoid working under overhead
fluorescent lights. If possible, turn off the overhead fluorescent lights in your office and use
floor lamps that provide indirect glowing or halogen lighting instead.
Sometimes switching to "full spectrum" fluorescent lighting that more closely approximates the
light spectrum given off by sunlight can be more comforting for computer work than regular
fluorescent tubes. But even full spectrum lighting can cause discomfort if it's too bright. Try
reducing the number of fluorescent tubes installed above your computer workspace if you are
bothered by overhead lighting.
Second, minimize glare. Glare on walls and finished surfaces as well as reflections on your

computer screen also can cause computer eye strain. Think about installing an anti-glare screen
on your monitor and, if possible, paint bright white walls a darker colour with a dull surface
finish. Again, cover the windows. When outside light cannot be reduced, consider using a
computer hood.
If you wear glasses, purchase lenses with anti-reflective (AR) coating. AR coating reduces very
bright shine by minimize the amount of light reflecting off the front and back surfaces of your
eyeglass lenses.
(Adapted from />38. According to the passage, from _____ of people who work with computers have eye
problems.
half to almost all

one-third to half

half to two-thirds

two-thirds to three-fourths

39. Which of the followings problem is NOT serious?
It seems as if you were exhausted.

You keep making many mistakes.

Your work rate falls considerably.

Your eyes blink uncontrollably.


40. Which of the followings best replace the word “harsh” in the third paragraph?
Dull and uncomfortable

Weak and unpleasant

Hard and unnatural

Strong and bright

41. It can be inferred from the passage that the lighting in most offices is _____.
not bright enough

brighter than they used to

too bright for the eyes

not as bright as they used to

42. Which of the followings lights is NOT suggested in the passage?
Full spectrum fluorescent tubes

Wall halogen lights

Regular overhead fluorescent lights

Floor yellow lamps

43. What does the word “glare” in the seventh paragraph mean?
Quite bright but uninteresting colour

Very dark and depressing environment

Very bright and unpleasant shine

Very dull and uncomfortable look

44. According to the passage, computer users being short-sighted should use _____.
Eye-contacting lenses

Anti-reflective coating lenses

Expensive eyeglass lenses

Reflecting sunglasses

45. What is the best title for the passage?
Information technology: Current issues
Eye damage: Warning to computer users
Computer eye strain: Basic steps for relief
Computer related issues: Definitions and types
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
46. If you don't follow your heart, you might spend the rest of your life wishing you had.
Unless you follow your heart, you might spend the rest of your life wishing you had.
If you didn't follow your heart, you would spend the rest of your life wishing you had.
Had you followed your heart, you might have spent the rest of your life wishing you had.
Without following your heart, you would spend the rest of your life wishing you had.
47. I walk in the darkness so that others may see the light.
I walk in the darkness, for others may see the light.


I walk in such darkness that others may see the light.
I walk in the darkness in order that others may see the light.

I walk in the darkness so as to be able to see the light.
48. Meaningful silence is always better than meaningless words.
Silence is always less meaningful than words are.
Meaningful silence is the best among meaningful words.
Meaningless words are not so good as meaningful silence.
Words are always meaningless, and so is silence.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
49. A friend knows all about you. The friend still loves you.
A friend knows all about you, or the friend still loves you.
Unless a friend knows all about you, he or she will not love you.
If a friend knew all about you, he or she would still love you.
A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.
50. The human race has one really effective weapon. That is laughter.
The human race that is laughter has one really effective weapon.
Laughter is the human race that has one really effective weapon.
The human race who has one really effective weapon is laughter.
A really effective weapon that the human race has is laughter.

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