ĐỀ THI THỬ MÔN TIẾNG ANH KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA (ĐỀ SỐ 19)

HUYCOMF’S

KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2018

ĐỀ TỰ LÀM SỐ 19

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. habit

ancient

spectator

labour

2. athlete

precede

ingredient

competitor

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. handicapped

non-profit

interesting

passionate

4. leader

remote

hopeless

water

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. It is high time I _____ for my final exam tomorrow.
studying

studied

have studied

study

6. If Daniel _____ a helmet, he wouldn't have been injured so badly in that accident.

had been wearing

had been worn

wore

was wearing

7. Bill Gates attributes his success _____ great determination and incredible luck.
with

to

of

for

8. Remember to bring cash with you _____ the store doesn't accept credit cards.
although

in case

so that

but

9. Steve is a senior manager; therefore, stress is _____ of his job.
part and parcel

far and wide

off and on

odds and ends

10. She was _____ for going to work late and failing to do her job.
fired

discharged

promoted

disposed

11. The habit of doing exercises may not improve your health immediately but in the long _____
your immune system will be greatly boosted.


chase

time

run

period

12. Please welcome Mr. Clinton to the stage for his opening remark with a warm _____ of
applause.
set

round

turn

circle

13. As one of the most prominent scientists of 19th century, Darwin devoted his life to _____the
origin of species.
found

find

foundation

finding

14. It is investigated that the Grenfell Tower fire was caused by a _____ fault in a refrigerator
in the fourth floor.
electrical

electric

electricity

electronic

15. Regina often wears high-end clothes to every social gathering to _____ her wealth.
show off

show up

show through

show round

16. The meat gives off such a strong smell that I want to throw up. It must have gone _____.
away

off

out

for

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges.
17.
-Susan: “What a nice flat you have!”
-Anna: “ _____ ”
I guess you could be right.

OK. Let’s agree on that.

Thank you. Hope you will drop in.

Of course, it’s costly.

18.
-Jack: "I think we should focus on what can be done now instead of criticizing each other for
what happened.”

-Rose: " _____ "
No, I suppose you're right.

Keep up the good work!

Make yourself at home.

I couldn't agree more.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.


19. Some 12th-grade students find sitting the entrance exam to be accepted into universities
such a daunting process that they become depressed due to the level of stress.
Intriguing

intimidating

long-lasting

comforting

20. If you have the intention of becoming a freelancer, remember to be really scrupulous in
filing your income tax returns or else you will end up having trouble with the law.
suspicious

generous

efficient

careful

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. 2008 is a memorable year for people around the world because of the global
financial recession that hit practically every sector of world economy.
depression

downturn

crisis

prosperity

22. Rhinos are being driven to extinction because they are constantly being poached for their
horns, which are of great value on the black market.
killed

exploited

preserved

hunted

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of
the following questions.
23. Despite of the heavy rain, DBSK’s concert attracted a high turnout of fans.
fans

turnout

Despite of

attracted

24. Because doctor K is a reputable doctor, you have to do an appointment in advance.
reputable

Because

in

do

25. Anne was so engrossed on the book that she didn't notice Gilbert entering the room.
engrossed on

entering

was

didn't notice

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.
Are you one of the thousands of people who eagerly follow every new (26) _____ that appears?
Clothes are mainly used to cover our body, provide protection from heat, cold, wind and rain.
Moreover, clothes are a complex but fascinating part of our life. Clothes are an important part of
our appearance. At work, you may need to impress a customer or persuade the boss that you

know what you are doing, and clothes certainly help. Well-dressed people get on in the world.


And as far as attracting the opposite sex is concerned, clothes also play a vital role. If a friend
who has been wearing the same old jacket or the same old dress suddenly appears in the (27)
_____ fashion, you can be sure that romance is in the air. And apart from work and romance,
there are the (28) _____ of sport, music and leisure on the way we dress. So excuse me while I
(29) _____ on my tracksuit and training shoes, I'm just dashing off (30) _____ some fast
window-shopping.
26.
appearance

uniform

fashion

dress

complete

latest

minute

benefits

convenience

influences

wear

have

put

toward

to

in

27.
last
28.
affects
29.
dress
30.
for

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Deep in the forests of central France lies a building site like no other. Here, a team of workers
are building a 13th-century castle. They wear clothes from the period and use only the
techniques and materials that were available at the time.
The site was very carefully chosen, as everything needed to build the castle, from stone and
wood to water, had to be close by. The castle is called Guedelon and work on it began in 1997.
It is not expected to finish until well into the 2020s, at the earliest.
Guedelon is owned by Michel Guyot, who first had the idea for the project while repairing

another castle. His aim is to solve some of the mysteries about how such castles were built.
Each year, the team at Guedelon draw up building plans based on research at other 13th-century
castles. A group of architects then studies these plans and will only permit building work to
continue when they are happy with them. Many history professors are also involved and this has


helped both the project and them. By watching the builders, the professors have discovered a
huge amount about the human side of castle building.
Today, Guedelon employs some 50 people, of whom 35 work on the building site itself. Some
were already quailed but others have learned their skills on site. The project has also become a
major tourist attraction, welcoming around 300,000 people every year. And though the crowds
of 21st-century visitors with their cameras and bright umbrellas do rather put a damper on the
13th-century atmosphere of the place, they are essential to the project. For the past decade, all
the work at Guedelon has been paid for by entrance fees and shop sales.
(adapted from Cambridge Preliminary English Test, D241/01, Test 17051, 04th May, 2017)
31. What is the writer doing in this text?
describing an unusual experiment

advertising a site for tourists to visit

giving a review of a recent experience

explaining how a problem was solved

32. What do we learn about Guedelon from the first paragraph?
The location is suitable for its purpose.
Work is going faster than expected.
The idea seemed impossible before 1997.
It's hard to find workers with the right skills.
33. What is the role of the architects on the project?

to suggest designs for the following year's building work
to approve plans made by the team at Guedelon
to prevent earlier mistakes made at Guedelon being repeated
to research building techniques at 13th-century castles
34. How does the writer feel about tourists to Guedelon?
He understands that it's necessary for their numbers to be high.
He feels they could be charged higher entrance fees.
He wishes they were more interested in history.
He thinks the information given to them could be improved.
35. What would a worker at the site say about Guedelon?


Michel is an excellent boss. It's hard to believe he had no previous building experience before
this.
We have a few problems with the history professors on the site, but generally the project has
been a big success.
I don't know when the work will finish, but I've gained a lot of knowledge here. I think the
experts have too!
My favourite part of the job is when the tourists come and we dress up for them in 13thcentury clothes.
36. The highlighted phrase put a damper in the passage is closest in meaning to _____ .
spoil

create

improve

lighten

37. Which of the following is NOT true about the project?
Building plans are designed thoroughly.

It is funded by the money from tourists.
Historians play a role in the project.
The workers use most modern technology.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
You might be surprised to know that bicycles have existed for less than two hundred years.
Though the earliest comes from a sketch said to be from 1534 and attributed to Gian Giacomo,
there are several early but unverified claims for the invention of the modern bicycle. No one is
sure who invented this popular two- wheeled machine, but it was probably either the German
Karl von Drais, in 1817, or the American W K Clarkson, in 1819.
The early models didn't look much like the bicycles of today. The front wheel was much bigger
than the back one, and also there weren't any pedals – riders had to move themselves forward by
pushing their feet against the ground. Pedals finally arrived in the 1840s, and in 1879 an
Englishman named Henry Lawson had the idea of connecting them to the back wheel with a
chain. Gears, which made things much easier for those cycling uphill, first appeared in the
1890s.
There are now approximately one billion bicycles in the world – more than twice the total


number of cars – and they are the main form of transport in some developing countries. They
have to compete with cars on the streets of all the world’s cities, and the two forms of transport
don't always mix well. In London in 2005, for example, over 300 cyclists were either killed or
seriously injured in accidents involving cars. Even though bicycles are much more
environmentally friendly than cars, most governments don't do much to encourage people to
ride rather than drive. In China, which is famous for having a huge number of bicycles (about
200 million), the authorities in the city of Shanghai even banned cycling for a while in 2003.
Cycling is on the rise is the United Kingdom, and the number of annual journeys made by bike
in London has increased 50% over the last five years. Experts say there is a mixture of reasons
for this boom: concerns about the environment, the desire to keep fit, and also the fact that
cycling is often not only cheaper but also quicker than travelling by car.

However, although one in three British adults owns a bicycle, they still don't use them nearly as
much as they could. Bikes are used for a mere 2% of journeys in the UK, while the figure for
the Netherlands is an impressive 27%.
Cycling is becoming more popular as a competitive sport, and the most famous race is of course
the three-week Tour de France, which takes place every July. American Lance Armstrong
won it every year from 1999 to 2005 – one of the greatest individual sporting achievements of
all time.
(adapted from Handouts for B2, University of Linguistics and International Studies, 2017)
38. Why didn't early bicycles look much like today's models?
They only had one wheel.

They had machine.

They were made of wood.

The wheels were different sizes.

39. The highlighted word "attributed" is closest in meaning to _____.
acknowledged

noticed

rejected

40. Which of the following is FALSE?
More than 90% of the world's bicycles are in Africa.
There are about one billion bicycles in the world today.
About 20% of the world bicycles are in China.

discounted

Cycling was banned in Shanghai, China, in 2003.
41. According to experts, which of the following is NOT an explanation for the recent increase
in bicycle use in London?
Travelling by car is often slower than travelling by bicycle.
People have more money, so they can afford to buy good bicycles.
Cycling protects the environment.
People want to keep fit.
42. In the Netherlands, what percentage of journeys are made by bicycle?
5–10%

More than 25%

25%

Less than 5%

43. What was Lance Armstrong’s amazing achievement?
Cycling all the way around the world.
Cycling continuously in three weeks.
Winning the Tour de France seven times.
Cycling to work every day for twenty years.
44. The highlighted word it in paragraph 6 refers to _____.
cycling

sport

the race

the achievement

45. Which can be the best title for the passage?
The invention of bicycle

Bicycle

Best means of transport

Tour-de-France

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
46. By the time Jack arrived at school, the exam had already started.
The exam had started before Jack arrived at school.
Jack was not late enough to sit the exam.
Jack arrived at school in time to sit the exam.
The exam stared right after Jack arrived at school.
47. “If I were you, I would not approve of his proposal”, Anne said to Jane.
Anne said that she would approve of his proposal if she were not Jane.
Anne advised Jane not to approve of his proposal.


Anne told Jane to approve of his proposal.
Jane would not approve of his proposal because of Anne.
48. He disguised himself as a beggar in order not to be recognized.
He disguised herself as a beggar so as to be recognized.
He pretended to be a beggar so that he could be detected.
No one could recognize him because he looked like a beggar.
He pretended to be a beggar to avoid being recognized.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
49. Ask your parents’ permission first. You will be punished.
Ask your parents’ permission first or else you will be punished.
When you ask your parents' permission first, you will be punished.
Ask you parents’ permission first unless you will be punished.
You will be punish if you ask your parent's permission first.
50. More people are biking to work. The price of gasoline is rising.
More people are biking to work, therefore, the price of gasoline is rising.
More people are biking to work because the price of gasoline is rising.
Though the price of gasoline is rising, more people are biking to work.
As long as the price of gasoline is rising, more people are biking to work.

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