04 MA DE THI THU TNPT 2019 14

SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO
BÀI THI THỬ KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
NĂM HỌC 2018- 2019
(Đề gồm có 04 trang)
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 768
[14]
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 whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. tough
B. cousin
C. encounter
D. enough
Question 2: A. contribute B. studio
C. calculation
D. conclusion
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 3: The project was rejected because of......funds.
A. inconsiderable
B. incomplete
C. unavailable
D. insufficient
Question 4: It was difficult for him to buy good shoes because he had such a big......of feet.
A. couple
B. number
C. size
D. pair
Question 5: He doesn’t like to begin reading......
A. if he has plenty of time
B. unless he has plenty of time

C. unless he has no time
D. unless he doesn’t have time
Question 6: When we arrived in Paris, it was......with rain.
A. running
B. failing
C. dropping
D. pouring
Question 7: They didn't have.......in their suitcase for all the things they had bought on holiday.
A. size
B. room
C. place
D. area
Question 8: The fewer bags you take, ......trouble you will have en-route.
A. the little
B. the fewer
C. the less
D. the least
Question 9: My sister is an expert on wildlife and its.......
A. conserve
B. preserve
C. conservation
D. reservation
Question 10: She.......her husband’s job for his ill-health
A. accused
B. caused
C. blamed
D. claimed
Question 11: The.........of newcomers to long standing residents is very high in his town.
A. proportion
B. average

C. percentage
D. cross-section
Question 12: He promised to mend the broken wheel next day without......
A. failure
B. fail
C. default
D. trouble
Question 13: This ring is only made of plastic so it's quite......
A. priceless
B. invaluable
C. worthless
D. valuable
Question 14: This cloth......very thin.
A. feels
B. touches
C. holds
D. handles
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 15: A. domesticate B. unlimited
C. sabotage
D. eliminate
Question 16: A. predecessor B. prescription
C. democracy
D. indefinite
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 17: Staying at home all day was driving her round the bend.
A. keeping…indoors
B. teaching…how to drive

C. making…bored and angry
D. helping…round the house
Question 18: Come straight home and don't loiter, Alan.
A. wait
B. hesitate
C. go slowly
D. retard
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 19: You can try to change her mind if you like, but you'll be pissing in the wind.
A. leaving on the lurch
B. driving it home
C. driving on the wave
D. surfing on the crest
Question 20: Just stop being so awkward and help me push the car, will you!
A. mindful
B. deft
C. relentless
D. helpless
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
Question 21: ~ A: "............." ~ B: "No. I’m at a café with a friend."
A. Will you help me with this cooking, Mum?
B. Is Dad repairing things in the garage?
C. Are you ready to help me?
D. Are you hanging out with Poppy?
Question 22: ~ A: "Hi, Emma. What’s up?" ~ B: "............."
A. I’m calling because I need your help.
B. Ooh! You sound sick.
C. Hi. I’m ready.

D. Dad’s calling home.
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.
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RAINMAKING
The process of making rain is simpler than you might think. As warm, moisture-laden air ...(23)... from the surface of the
earth, it cools and some of the air condenses into tiny droplets that eventually become clouds. These droplets form around the
microscopic particles such as dust and smoke which are ...(24)... in the air.
The science of weather modification is now big business. Using radar and sensitive equipment that ...(25)... atmospheric
changes, weather modifiers fly above or below the clouds and spray them with billions of minute particles known as seeding
agents. These particles either fall into clouds or are wafted into them from below by warm currents. They then ‘attract' tiny
water droplets which ...(26)... around each one.
When enough droplets are attached, precipitation - the third and final stage in the process which returns water to the earth’s
surface - occurs, and it rains. It may take as many as a million droplets to form a single raindrop. If the clouds contain ice
crystals, the results are similar, but now snow will form instead of rain.
Current weather manipulation technology only allows scientists to ‘encourage’ a cloud that is sufficiently heavy to produce
rain. Some more ambitious scientists ...(27)... a day when they will be able to manufacture rain from blue skies, but this is still
in the far distant future.
Question 23: A. lifts
B. raises
C. grows
D. rises
Question 24: A. hanging
B. floating
C. gliding

D. flying
Question 25: A. puts across B. catches on
C. takes off
D. picks up
Question 26: A. gather
B. fasten
C. stick
D. converge
Question 27: A. guess
B. forecast
C. foresee
D. prophesy
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 28: You can easily recognize her among the crowd owing to her exceptional height
A. You would be able to make her out in the crowd easily because she is taller than the others.
B. I’m sure you won't have any difficulty finding her in the crowd because she is so exceptional.
C. Her extraordinary height will enable you to make her out in the crowd without difficulty.
D. You'll see that she stands out among the crowd with her unusual height.
Question 29: Despite his seeming control over nature, there are still some points where man remains helpless against her.
A. Man is defenceless against nature, because he cannot have any influence on her.
B. Even though man can affect her, in many areas nature still does things better.
C. Although man has an apparent control over nature, he hasn’t fully conquered her yet.
D. Man believes he has complete control over nature, but in many respects, this isn't so.
Question 30: Despite efforts being made to contain it, the forest fire continues to spread uncontrollably.
A. Owing to the failure of the firemen to arrest it early on, the forest fire went out of control.
B. The forest fire still shows no sign of slowing down, regardless of attempts to get it under control.
C. The fire is getting bigger so quickly that no one can possibly prevent it.
D. Although people tried to stop the forest fire initially, the blaze soon grew out of control.
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 31: The directors of the firm have agreed to a change in policy. It's up to us to implement it.
A. Any change in policy on the part of the firm’s directors requires our approval before it can be implemented.
B. The task of putting into effect the policy changes agreed to by the firm’s directors is ours.
C. The directors of the firm have decided to give the task of implementing the change in policy to us.
D. Having agreed to a change in policy, we must force the directors of the firm to implement it.
Question 32: We cannot invite her a for a tour of the province. She will not return home after the last garne is over.
A. She will not return home before the last garne is over, so we can invite her a for a tour of the province.
B. Although she won't return after the last garne is over, we cannot invite her a for a tour of the province.
C. Not until she returns home after the game is over can we invite her for a tour of the province.
D. When the game is over and she will return home for us to invite her a for a tour of the province.
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 following questions.
Originator of the Montessori method of education for preschool children, Maria Montessori, was the first woman to receive a
medical degree in Italy. After receiving her degree in 1894, she worked with subnormal children as a psychiatrist at the
University of Rome. It was there that she pioneered in the instruction of retarded children, especially through the use of an
environment rich in manipulative materials. The success of Maria's program with restarted children led her to believe that the
same improvements could be made in the education of normal preschool children. This led her to open the first day care centre
in Rome. With its success, similar institutions were opened in other parts of Europe and in the United States.
In the early part of the 20 th century, however, interest in the Montessori method declined because of those who argued that
education should be more disciplined. But by the late 1950's, the Montessori method experienced a renaissance, and in the
1960's the American Montessori Society was formed. The chief components of the Montessori method are self-motivation and
auto-education. Followers of the method believe that a child will learn naturally if put in an environment with the proper
materials. The teacher acts as observer and only interferes if help is needed. Educators in this system are trying to reverse the
traditional system of an active teacher and passive class. Its success is being felt in most Western countries.
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Question 33: In 1894, Maria Montessori......
A. disciplined retarded children
B. opened a new day care centre
C. taught normal preschool children
D. worked as a psychiatrist
Question 34: The best title for this passage is......
A. A New System of Education
B. Educating Subnormal Children
C. The Montessori Method
D. Self-Motivation
Question 35: With which phrase could the words "rich in" underlined best be replaced?
A. With a number of expensive
B. Having an abundant supply of
C. Containing deep and strong
D. That amuses children with
Question 36: The author implies that in this method of education, the most important things are.......
A. teachers
B. observers
C. rules
D. materials
Question 37: The author implies that Maria Montessori believes that......
A. children will learn by themselves
B. teachers should be very active
C. children need strong discipline
D. it is important that teachers instruct children clearly
Question 38: The word "Its" in the last sentence refers to......
A. the traditional system’s B. the child’s
C. Montessori method’s
D. the passive class’

Question 39: What is the opposite of "declined"?
A. raised
B. uploaded
C. rose
D. roared
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 40: There are any tips on how to save money and protect yourself when shopping on-line.
A. on how to
B. are any
C. shopping on-line
D. protect yourself
Question 41: My brother has always helped me in time of need, and I wish that he was here now.
A. was here
B. in time
C. has always helped
D. of need
Question 42: One out of the every eight balloons in the world are launched in New Mexico.
A. in
B. are launched
C. every
D. One
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 following questions.
The Tuareg bride, Assalama, sits silently as female relatives and helpers make sure that every hair is perfect for the first day o
f her wedding celebration. Such attention is new for the bride, who is only 15 years old and who has spent most of her time
tending her mother’s goats and sheep. The Tuareg are nomads, and it was only by chance that she was reunited with her 25year-old cousin Mohamed a month earlier. Just back from five years working in Libya.
Mohamed spotted Assalama as she drew water from a well. "I knew from that moment that I wanted to marry her," he says.
Wasting no time, he asked for her hand, she accepted, their families approved, and wedding plans began.
Following Tuareg traditions, the marriage rite is performed at a nearby mosque in the presence of only the couple’s parents.

Assalama and Mohamed are absent. A few days later, the time for the celebration approaches, and guests begin to arrive. For a
week, some 500 guests enjoy camel races, sing, and eat rice, dates, and roasted meat in tents under the Saharan stars Mohamed
wears an indigo tagdmust, a cloth that wraps his head and face. The rich colour, which rubs off onto the skin, earned these once
fierce Saharan warriors the title "blue men of the desert." For the Tuareg, the tagdmust is more than just clothing that keeps out
the desert sand and sun; it demonstrates respect and is thought to keep evil creatures known as jinns away, as is henna, a
reddish-brown colouring used on Mohamed’s feet. Henna is also a symbol of purity, and is reserved for a man’s first marriage.
At the celebration, a tent called an ehan is prepared for Assalama and Mohamed. Women take down and put up the tent every
day of the celebration, making it slightly larger each time to symbolize the progress of the celebration and of the couple’s
relationship. Assalama stays inside the tent during the whole celebration, only showing her face or speaking to Mohamed, her
best friend, her mother, and one special helper. During the celebration, neither Assalama nor Mohamed is ever left alone for
fear they might be harmed by jealous jinns.
As the celebration ends, the couple prepares to spend the first year of their marriage with Assalama’s family. Mohamed will
offer displays of respect to his in-laws, working hard to win their approval. Once he does that, he will take his bride back to
his camp and start his nomad’s caravan moving again.
Question 43: What is the passage mainly about?
A. the marriage difficulties of a young Tuareg couple
B. a description of the marriage of a Tuareg couple
C. the changing wedding customs of the Tuareg people
D. the love story of two Tuareg cousins
Question 44: Neither Assalama nor Mohamed is ever left alone because......
A. this demonstrates respect to jinns.
B. of the fear that they might be harmed by jealous jinns.
C. this displays the respect to their in-laws
D. it is thought to keep evil creatures known as jinns away.
Question 45: During their actual marriage ceremony, Assalama and Mohamed......
A. were not present
B. showed respect to their parents
C. visited a nearby mosque
D. wore traditional Tuareg clothing
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Question 46: Henna would NOT be used on Mohamed’s feet if.......
A. he were not wearing a tagelmust
B. he were marrying a cousin
C. he had been married before
D. he was thought to be very pure
Question 47: Why do women make the tent slightly larger each time?
A. because the celebration increases in size
B. to show the progress of the couple’s relationship
C. to keep jealous jinns away
D. so Assalama’s friend, mother, and helper can enter
Question 48: The word that in the last sentence means......
A. returning to his camp
B. starting his caravan moving again
C. living for a year with Assalama’s parents
D. finishing the wedding celebration
Question 49: Henna - the reddish-brown colouring - symbolizes......
A. purity
B. a man’s first marriage
C. the groom’s virginity
D. respect to jinns
Question 50: The word reserved is closest in meaning to......
A. occupied
B. protected
C. conserved
D. kept

The End

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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 2018- 2019
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 866
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. indefinite B. democracy
C. predecessor
D. prescription
Question 2: A. eliminate
B. domesticate
C. sabotage
D. unlimited
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 3: Despite efforts being made to contain it, the forest fire continues to spread uncontrollably.
A. Owing to the failure of the firemen to arrest it early on, the forest fire went out of control.
B. The forest fire still shows no sign of slowing down, regardless of attempts to get it under control.

C. Although people tried to stop the forest fire initially, the blaze soon grew out of control.
D. The fire is getting bigger so quickly that no one can possibly prevent it.
Question 4: Despite his seeming control over nature, there are still some points where man remains helpless against her.
A. Man is defenceless against nature, because he cannot have any influence on her.
B. Even though man can affect her, in many areas nature still does things better.
C. Man believes he has complete control over nature, but in many respects, this isn't so.
D. Although man has an apparent control over nature, he hasn’t fully conquered her yet.
Question 5: You can easily recognize her among the crowd owing to her exceptional height
A. I’m sure you won't have any difficulty finding her in the crowd because she is so exceptional.
B. Her extraordinary height will enable you to make her out in the crowd without difficulty.
C. You would be able to make her out in the crowd easily because she is taller than the others.
D. You'll see that she stands out among the crowd with her unusual height.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 6: She.......her husband’s job for his ill-health
A. accused
B. claimed
C. caused
D. blamed
Question 7: He doesn’t like to begin reading......
A. if he has plenty of time
B. unless he doesn’t have time
C. unless he has plenty of time
D. unless he has no time
Question 8: The.........of newcomers to long standing residents is very high in his town.
A. percentage
B. average
C. cross-section
D. proportion
Question 9: He promised to mend the broken wheel next day without......
A. failure

B. fail
C. trouble
D. default
Question 10: The project was rejected because of......funds.
A. unavailable
B. insufficient
C. inconsiderable
D. incomplete
Question 11: My sister is an expert on wildlife and its.......
A. conserve
B. preserve
C. reservation
D. conservation
Question 12: When we arrived in Paris, it was......with rain.
A. failing
B. pouring
C. running
D. dropping
Question 13: This cloth......very thin.
A. touches
B. holds
C. handles
D. feels
Question 14: They didn't have.......in their suitcase for all the things they had bought on holiday.
A. area
B. size
C. place
D. room
Question 15: It was difficult for him to buy good shoes because he had such a big......of feet.
A. number

B. size
C. couple
D. pair
Question 16: This ring is only made of plastic so it's quite......
A. priceless
B. invaluable
C. worthless
D. valuable
Question 17: The fewer bags you take, ......trouble you will have en-route.
A. the least
B. the less
C. the fewer
D. the little
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 18: My brother has always helped me in time of need, and I wish that he was here now.
A. in time
B. has always helped
C. of need
D. was here
Question 19: There are any tips on how to save money and protect yourself when shopping on-line.
A. shopping on-line
B. are any
C. on how to
D. protect yourself
Question 20: One out of the every eight balloons in the world are launched in New Mexico.
A. in
B. every
C. One
D. are launched

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 21: You can try to change her mind if you like, but you'll be pissing in the wind.
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A. surfing on the crest
B. driving on the wave
C. driving it home
D. leaving on the lurch
Question 22: Just stop being so awkward and help me push the car, will you!
A. helpless
B. mindful
C. deft
D. relentless
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 23: A. conclusion B. studio
C. calculation
D. contribute
Question 24: A. cousin
B. enough
C. tough
D. encounter
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.
RAINMAKING

The process of making rain is simpler than you might think. As warm, moisture-laden air ...(25)... from the surface of the
earth, it cools and some of the air condenses into tiny droplets that eventually become clouds. These droplets form around the
microscopic particles such as dust and smoke which are ...(26)... in the air.
The science of weather modification is now big business. Using radar and sensitive equipment that ...(27)... atmospheric
changes, weather modifiers fly above or below the clouds and spray them with billions of minute particles known as seeding
agents. These particles either fall into clouds or are wafted into them from below by warm currents. They then ‘attract' tiny
water droplets which ...(28)... around each one.
When enough droplets are attached, precipitation - the third and final stage in the process which returns water to the earth’s
surface - occurs, and it rains. It may take as many as a million droplets to form a single raindrop. If the clouds contain ice
crystals, the results are similar, but now snow will form instead of rain.
Current weather manipulation technology only allows scientists to ‘encourage’ a cloud that is sufficiently heavy to produce
rain. Some more ambitious scientists ...(29)... a day when they will be able to manufacture rain from blue skies, but this is still
in the far distant future.
Question 25: A. lifts
B. grows
C. raises
D. rises
Question 26: A. hanging
B. floating
C. gliding
D. flying
Question 27: A. puts across B. picks up
C. takes off
D. catches on
Question 28: A. gather
B. fasten
C. stick
D. converge
Question 29: A. forecast
B. guess

C. foresee
D. prophesy
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 following questions.
Originator of the Montessori method of education for preschool children, Maria Montessori, was the first woman to receive a
medical degree in Italy. After receiving her degree in 1894, she worked with subnormal children as a psychiatrist at the
University of Rome. It was there that she pioneered in the instruction of retarded children, especially through the use of an
environment rich in manipulative materials. The success of Maria's program with restarted children led her to believe that the
same improvements could be made in the education of normal preschool children. This led her to open the first day care centre
in Rome. With its success, similar institutions were opened in other parts of Europe and in the United States.
In the early part of the 20 th century, however, interest in the Montessori method declined because of those who argued that
education should be more disciplined. But by the late 1950's, the Montessori method experienced a renaissance, and in the
1960's the American Montessori Society was formed. The chief components of the Montessori method are self-motivation and
auto-education. Followers of the method believe that a child will learn naturally if put in an environment with the proper
materials. The teacher acts as observer and only interferes if help is needed. Educators in this system are trying to reverse the
traditional system of an active teacher and passive class. Its success is being felt in most Western countries.
Question 30: The author implies that Maria Montessori believes that......
A. teachers should be very active
B. children will learn by themselves
C. children need strong discipline
D. it is important that teachers instruct children clearly
Question 31: The best title for this passage is......
A. Educating Subnormal Children
B. Self-Motivation
C. A New System of Education
D. The Montessori Method
Question 32: The word "Its" in the last sentence refers to......
A. the traditional system’s B. Montessori method’s
C. the passive class’
D. the child’s

Question 33: In 1894, Maria Montessori......
A. worked as a psychiatrist
B. disciplined retarded children
C. opened a new day care centre
D. taught normal preschool children
Question 34: With which phrase could the words "rich in" underlined best be replaced?
A. With a number of expensive
B. That amuses children with
C. Containing deep and strong
D. Having an abundant supply of
Question 35: The author implies that in this method of education, the most important things are.......
A. materials
B. teachers
C. observers
D. rules
Question 36: What is the opposite of "declined"?
A. roared
B. raised
C. uploaded
D. rose
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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 37: Staying at home all day was driving her round the bend.
A. teaching…how to drive

B. helping…round the house
C. making…bored and angry
D. keeping…indoors
Question 38: Come straight home and don't loiter, Alan.
A. retard
B. hesitate
C. go slowly
D. wait
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 following questions.
The Tuareg bride, Assalama, sits silently as female relatives and helpers make sure that every hair is perfect for the first day o
f her wedding celebration. Such attention is new for the bride, who is only 15 years old and who has spent most of her time
tending her mother’s goats and sheep. The Tuareg are nomads, and it was only by chance that she was reunited with her 25year-old cousin Mohamed a month earlier. Just back from five years working in Libya.
Mohamed spotted Assalama as she drew water from a well. "I knew from that moment that I wanted to marry her," he says.
Wasting no time, he asked for her hand, she accepted, their families approved, and wedding plans began.
Following Tuareg traditions, the marriage rite is performed at a nearby mosque in the presence of only the couple’s parents.
Assalama and Mohamed are absent. A few days later, the time for the celebration approaches, and guests begin to arrive. For a
week, some 500 guests enjoy camel races, sing, and eat rice, dates, and roasted meat in tents under the Saharan stars Mohamed
wears an indigo tagdmust, a cloth that wraps his head and face. The rich colour, which rubs off onto the skin, earned these once
fierce Saharan warriors the title "blue men of the desert." For the Tuareg, the tagdmust is more than just clothing that keeps out
the desert sand and sun; it demonstrates respect and is thought to keep evil creatures known as jinns away, as is henna, a
reddish-brown colouring used on Mohamed’s feet. Henna is also a symbol of purity, and is reserved for a man’s first marriage.
At the celebration, a tent called an ehan is prepared for Assalama and Mohamed. Women take down and put up the tent every
day of the celebration, making it slightly larger each time to symbolize the progress of the celebration and of the couple’s
relationship. Assalama stays inside the tent during the whole celebration, only showing her face or speaking to Mohamed, her
best friend, her mother, and one special helper. During the celebration, neither Assalama nor Mohamed is ever left alone for
fear they might be harmed by jealous jinns.
As the celebration ends, the couple prepares to spend the first year of their marriage with Assalama’s family. Mohamed will
offer displays of respect to his in-laws, working hard to win their approval. Once he does that, he will take his bride back to
his camp and start his nomad’s caravan moving again.

Question 39: The word that in the last sentence means......
A. finishing the wedding celebration
B. living for a year with Assalama’s parents
C. returning to his camp
D. starting his caravan moving again
Question 40: During their actual marriage ceremony, Assalama and Mohamed......
A. showed respect to their parents
B. were not present
C. wore traditional Tuareg clothing
D. visited a nearby mosque
Question 41: Henna would NOT be used on Mohamed’s feet if.......
A. he were not wearing a tagelmust
B. he had been married before
C. he were marrying a cousin
D. he was thought to be very pure
Question 42: The word reserved is closest in meaning to......
A. kept
B. occupied
C. protected
D. conserved
Question 43: Why do women make the tent slightly larger each time?
A. so Assalama’s friend, mother, and helper can enter
B. to show the progress of the couple’s relationship
C. to keep jealous jinns away
D. because the celebration increases in size
Question 44: What is the passage mainly about?
A. a description of the marriage of a Tuareg couple
B. the changing wedding customs of the Tuareg people
C. the love story of two Tuareg cousins
D. the marriage difficulties of a young Tuareg couple

Question 45: Neither Assalama nor Mohamed is ever left alone because......
A. of the fear that they might be harmed by jealous jinns.
B. this displays the respect to their in-laws
C. this demonstrates respect to jinns.
D. it is thought to keep evil creatures known as jinns away.
Question 46: Henna - the reddish-brown colouring - symbolizes......
A. respect to jinns
B. a man’s first marriage
C. purity
D. the groom’s virginity
 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
Question 47: ~ A: "............." ~ B: "No. I’m at a café with a friend."
A. Are you hanging out with Poppy?
B. Will you help me with this cooking, Mum?
C. Is Dad repairing things in the garage?
D. Are you ready to help me?
Question 48: ~ A: "Hi, Emma. What’s up?" ~ B: "............."
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A. Ooh! You sound sick.
B. Dad’s calling home.
C. Hi. I’m ready.
D. I’m calling because I need your help.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in
the following questions.

Question 49: We cannot invite her a for a tour of the province. She will not return home after the last garne is over.
A. Although she won't return after the last garne is over, we cannot invite her a for a tour of the province.
B. Not until she returns home after the game is over can we invite her for a tour of the province.
C. When the game is over and she will return home for us to invite her a for a tour of the province.
D. She will not return home before the last garne is over, so we can invite her a for a tour of the province.
Question 50: The directors of the firm have agreed to a change in policy. It's up to us to implement it.
A. The directors of the firm have decided to give the task of implementing the change in policy to us.
B. The task of putting into effect the policy changes agreed to by the firm’s directors is ours.
C. Any change in policy on the part of the firm’s directors requires our approval before it can be implemented.
D. Having agreed to a change in policy, we must force the directors of the firm to implement it.
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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 2018- 2019
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 678
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(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1: You can try to change her mind if you like, but you'll be pissing in the wind.
A. surfing on the crest

B. leaving on the lurch
C. driving on the wave
D. driving it home
Question 2: Just stop being so awkward and help me push the car, will you!
A. relentless
B. mindful
C. deft
D. helpless
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 following questions.
The Tuareg bride, Assalama, sits silently as female relatives and helpers make sure that every hair is perfect for the first day o
f her wedding celebration. Such attention is new for the bride, who is only 15 years old and who has spent most of her time
tending her mother’s goats and sheep. The Tuareg are nomads, and it was only by chance that she was reunited with her 25year-old cousin Mohamed a month earlier. Just back from five years working in Libya.
Mohamed spotted Assalama as she drew water from a well. "I knew from that moment that I wanted to marry her," he says.
Wasting no time, he asked for her hand, she accepted, their families approved, and wedding plans began.
Following Tuareg traditions, the marriage rite is performed at a nearby mosque in the presence of only the couple’s parents.
Assalama and Mohamed are absent. A few days later, the time for the celebration approaches, and guests begin to arrive. For a
week, some 500 guests enjoy camel races, sing, and eat rice, dates, and roasted meat in tents under the Saharan stars Mohamed
wears an indigo tagdmust, a cloth that wraps his head and face. The rich colour, which rubs off onto the skin, earned these once
fierce Saharan warriors the title "blue men of the desert." For the Tuareg, the tagdmust is more than just clothing that keeps out
the desert sand and sun; it demonstrates respect and is thought to keep evil creatures known as jinns away, as is henna, a
reddish-brown colouring used on Mohamed’s feet. Henna is also a symbol of purity, and is reserved for a man’s first marriage.
At the celebration, a tent called an ehan is prepared for Assalama and Mohamed. Women take down and put up the tent every
day of the celebration, making it slightly larger each time to symbolize the progress of the celebration and of the couple’s
relationship. Assalama stays inside the tent during the whole celebration, only showing her face or speaking to Mohamed, her
best friend, her mother, and one special helper. During the celebration, neither Assalama nor Mohamed is ever left alone for
fear they might be harmed by jealous jinns.
As the celebration ends, the couple prepares to spend the first year of their marriage with Assalama’s family. Mohamed will
offer displays of respect to his in-laws, working hard to win their approval. Once he does that, he will take his bride back to
his camp and start his nomad’s caravan moving again.

Question 3: What is the passage mainly about?
A. the changing wedding customs of the Tuareg people
B. the love story of two Tuareg cousins
C. a description of the marriage of a Tuareg couple
D. the marriage difficulties of a young Tuareg couple
Question 4: Henna - the reddish-brown colouring - symbolizes......
A. purity
B. respect to jinns
C. the groom’s virginity
D. a man’s first marriage
Question 5: Neither Assalama nor Mohamed is ever left alone because......
A. this demonstrates respect to jinns.
B. it is thought to keep evil creatures known as jinns away.
C. of the fear that they might be harmed by jealous jinns.
D. this displays the respect to their in-laws
Question 6: Why do women make the tent slightly larger each time?
A. to show the progress of the couple’s relationship
B. to keep jealous jinns away
C. because the celebration increases in size
D. so Assalama’s friend, mother, and helper can enter
Question 7: During their actual marriage ceremony, Assalama and Mohamed......
A. visited a nearby mosque
B. wore traditional Tuareg clothing
C. showed respect to their parents
D. were not present
Question 8: The word that in the last sentence means......
A. living for a year with Assalama’s parents
B. starting his caravan moving again
C. returning to his camp
D. finishing the wedding celebration

Question 9: Henna would NOT be used on Mohamed’s feet if.......
A. he had been married before
B. he were marrying a cousin
C. he was thought to be very pure
D. he were not wearing a tagelmust
Question 10: The word reserved is closest in meaning to......
A. kept
B. occupied
C. protected
D. conserved
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 11: When we arrived in Paris, it was......with rain.
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A. dropping
B. running
C. pouring
D. failing
Question 12: This cloth......very thin.
A. touches
B. feels
C. holds
D. handles
Question 13: The project was rejected because of......funds.
A. insufficient
B. incomplete

C. inconsiderable
D. unavailable
Question 14: It was difficult for him to buy good shoes because he had such a big......of feet.
A. couple
B. pair
C. size
D. number
Question 15: My sister is an expert on wildlife and its.......
A. conserve
B. reservation
C. preserve
D. conservation
Question 16: He promised to mend the broken wheel next day without......
A. trouble
B. default
C. fail
D. failure
Question 17: They didn't have.......in their suitcase for all the things they had bought on holiday.
A. place
B. room
C. size
D. area
Question 18: She.......her husband’s job for his ill-health
A. blamed
B. caused
C. accused
D. claimed
Question 19: He doesn’t like to begin reading......
A. unless he has no time
B. if he has plenty of time

C. unless he doesn’t have time
D. unless he has plenty of time
Question 20: The.........of newcomers to long standing residents is very high in his town.
A. proportion
B. cross-section
C. percentage
D. average
Question 21: This ring is only made of plastic so it's quite......
A. valuable
B. worthless
C. invaluable
D. priceless
Question 22: The fewer bags you take, ......trouble you will have en-route.
A. the little
B. the fewer
C. the least
D. the less
 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 23: My brother has always helped me in time of need, and I wish that he was here now.
A. has always helped
B. was here
C. of need
D. in time
Question 24: There are any tips on how to save money and protect yourself when shopping on-line.
A. shopping on-line
B. are any
C. on how to
D. protect yourself
Question 25: One out of the every eight balloons in the world are launched in New Mexico.

A. in
B. are launched
C. One
D. every
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 26: A. calculation B. studio
C. conclusion
D. contribute
Question 27: A. enough
B. tough
C. cousin
D. encounter
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
Question 28: ~ A: "Hi, Emma. What’s up?" ~ B: "............."
A. Dad’s calling home.
B. Ooh! You sound sick.
C. I’m calling because I need your help.
D. Hi. I’m ready.
Question 29: ~ A: "............." ~ B: "No. I’m at a café with a friend."
A. Are you hanging out with Poppy?
B. Is Dad repairing things in the garage?
C. Will you help me with this cooking, Mum?
D. Are you ready to help me?
 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 30: Come straight home and don't loiter, Alan.
A. wait
B. hesitate

C. go slowly
D. retard
Question 31: Staying at home all day was driving her round the bend.
A. helping…round the house
B. teaching…how to drive
C. keeping…indoors
D. making…bored and angry
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 following questions.
Originator of the Montessori method of education for preschool children, Maria Montessori, was the first woman to receive a
medical degree in Italy. After receiving her degree in 1894, she worked with subnormal children as a psychiatrist at the
University of Rome. It was there that she pioneered in the instruction of retarded children, especially through the use of an
environment rich in manipulative materials. The success of Maria's program with restarted children led her to believe that the
same improvements could be made in the education of normal preschool children. This led her to open the first day care centre
in Rome. With its success, similar institutions were opened in other parts of Europe and in the United States.
In the early part of the 20 th century, however, interest in the Montessori method declined because of those who argued that
education should be more disciplined. But by the late 1950's, the Montessori method experienced a renaissance, and in the
1960's the American Montessori Society was formed. The chief components of the Montessori method are self-motivation and
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auto-education. Followers of the method believe that a child will learn naturally if put in an environment with the proper
materials. The teacher acts as observer and only interferes if help is needed. Educators in this system are trying to reverse the
traditional system of an active teacher and passive class. Its success is being felt in most Western countries.
Question 32: In 1894, Maria Montessori......
A. taught normal preschool children
B. opened a new day care centre

C. disciplined retarded children
D. worked as a psychiatrist
Question 33: What is the opposite of "declined"?
A. roared
B. uploaded
C. raised
D. rose
Question 34: The author implies that in this method of education, the most important things are.......
A. teachers
B. observers
C. materials
D. rules
Question 35: The author implies that Maria Montessori believes that......
A. children will learn by themselves
B. children need strong discipline
C. it is important that teachers instruct children clearly
D. teachers should be very active
Question 36: With which phrase could the words "rich in" underlined best be replaced?
A. Containing deep and strong
B. That amuses children with
C. With a number of expensive
D. Having an abundant supply of
Question 37: The best title for this passage is......
A. Educating Subnormal Children
B. A New System of Education
C. The Montessori Method
D. Self-Motivation
Question 38: The word "Its" in the last sentence refers to......
A. the passive class’
B. the child’s

C. Montessori method’s
D. the traditional system’s
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.
RAINMAKING
The process of making rain is simpler than you might think. As warm, moisture-laden air ...(39)... from the surface of the
earth, it cools and some of the air condenses into tiny droplets that eventually become clouds. These droplets form around the
microscopic particles such as dust and smoke which are ...(40)... in the air.
The science of weather modification is now big business. Using radar and sensitive equipment that ...(41)... atmospheric
changes, weather modifiers fly above or below the clouds and spray them with billions of minute particles known as seeding
agents. These particles either fall into clouds or are wafted into them from below by warm currents. They then ‘attract' tiny
water droplets which ...(42)... around each one.
When enough droplets are attached, precipitation - the third and final stage in the process which returns water to the earth’s
surface - occurs, and it rains. It may take as many as a million droplets to form a single raindrop. If the clouds contain ice
crystals, the results are similar, but now snow will form instead of rain.
Current weather manipulation technology only allows scientists to ‘encourage’ a cloud that is sufficiently heavy to produce
rain. Some more ambitious scientists ...(43)... a day when they will be able to manufacture rain from blue skies, but this is still
in the far distant future.
Question 39: A. lifts
B. rises
C. raises
D. grows
Question 40: A. flying
B. floating
C. hanging
D. gliding
Question 41: A. picks up B. puts across
C. takes off
D. catches on
Question 42: A. converge B. fasten

C. gather
D. stick
Question 43: A. prophesy B. forecast
C. guess
D. foresee
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 44: Despite efforts being made to contain it, the forest fire continues to spread uncontrollably.
A. The fire is getting bigger so quickly that no one can possibly prevent it.
B. Owing to the failure of the firemen to arrest it early on, the forest fire went out of control.
C. The forest fire still shows no sign of slowing down, regardless of attempts to get it under control.
D. Although people tried to stop the forest fire initially, the blaze soon grew out of control.
Question 45: You can easily recognize her among the crowd owing to her exceptional height
A. Her extraordinary height will enable you to make her out in the crowd without difficulty.
B. I’m sure you won't have any difficulty finding her in the crowd because she is so exceptional.
C. You would be able to make her out in the crowd easily because she is taller than the others.
D. You'll see that she stands out among the crowd with her unusual height.
Question 46: Despite his seeming control over nature, there are still some points where man remains helpless against her.
A. Even though man can affect her, in many areas nature still does things better.
B. Although man has an apparent control over nature, he hasn’t fully conquered her yet.
C. Man believes he has complete control over nature, but in many respects, this isn't so.
D. Man is defenceless against nature, because he cannot have any influence on her.
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 47: A. indefinite B. democracy
C. prescription
D. predecessor
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Question 48: A. unlimited B. domesticate
C. sabotage
D. eliminate
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in
the following questions.
Question 49: We cannot invite her a for a tour of the province. She will not return home after the last garne is over.
A. Although she won't return after the last garne is over, we cannot invite her a for a tour of the province.
B. She will not return home before the last garne is over, so we can invite her a for a tour of the province.
C. Not until she returns home after the game is over can we invite her for a tour of the province.
D. When the game is over and she will return home for us to invite her a for a tour of the province.
Question 50: The directors of the firm have agreed to a change in policy. It's up to us to implement it.
A. Any change in policy on the part of the firm’s directors requires our approval before it can be implemented.
B. The task of putting into effect the policy changes agreed to by the firm’s directors is ours.
C. Having agreed to a change in policy, we must force the directors of the firm to implement it.
D. The directors of the firm have decided to give the task of implementing the change in policy to us.
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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 2018- 2019
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 828
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 whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. conclusion B. contribute
C. studio
D. calculation
Question 2: A. enough
B. tough
C. encounter
D. cousin
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.
RAINMAKING
The process of making rain is simpler than you might think. As warm, moisture-laden air ...(3)... from the surface of the earth,
it cools and some of the air condenses into tiny droplets that eventually become clouds. These droplets form around the
microscopic particles such as dust and smoke which are ...(4)... in the air.
The science of weather modification is now big business. Using radar and sensitive equipment that ...(5)... atmospheric
changes, weather modifiers fly above or below the clouds and spray them with billions of minute particles known as seeding
agents. These particles either fall into clouds or are wafted into them from below by warm currents. They then ‘attract' tiny
water droplets which ...(6)... around each one.
When enough droplets are attached, precipitation - the third and final stage in the process which returns water to the earth’s
surface - occurs, and it rains. It may take as many as a million droplets to form a single raindrop. If the clouds contain ice
crystals, the results are similar, but now snow will form instead of rain.
Current weather manipulation technology only allows scientists to ‘encourage’ a cloud that is sufficiently heavy to produce
rain. Some more ambitious scientists ...(7)... a day when they will be able to manufacture rain from blue skies, but this is still in
the far distant future.
Question 3: A. grows

B. raises
C. lifts
D. rises
Question 4: A. hanging
B. floating
C. flying
D. gliding
Question 5: A. catches on B. takes off
C. puts across
D. picks up
Question 6: A. fasten
B. converge
C. stick
D. gather
Question 7: A. forecast
B. guess
C. prophesy
D. foresee
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 8: She.......her husband’s job for his ill-health
A. blamed
B. caused
C. claimed
D. accused
Question 9: When we arrived in Paris, it was......with rain.
A. running
B. pouring
C. failing
D. dropping
Question 10: The project was rejected because of......funds.

A. incomplete
B. insufficient
C. unavailable
D. inconsiderable
Question 11: He promised to mend the broken wheel next day without......
A. failure
B. default
C. trouble
D. fail
Question 12: They didn't have.......in their suitcase for all the things they had bought on holiday.
A. room
B. place
C. size
D. area
Question 13: It was difficult for him to buy good shoes because he had such a big......of feet.
A. pair
B. size
C. couple
D. number
Question 14: This ring is only made of plastic so it's quite......
A. invaluable
B. valuable
C. priceless
D. worthless
Question 15: He doesn’t like to begin reading......
A. unless he doesn’t have time
B. if he has plenty of time
C. unless he has plenty of time
D. unless he has no time
Question 16: The.........of newcomers to long standing residents is very high in his town.

A. average
B. proportion
C. cross-section
D. percentage
Question 17: The fewer bags you take, ......trouble you will have en-route.
A. the little
B. the fewer
C. the less
D. the least
Question 18: My sister is an expert on wildlife and its.......
A. reservation
B. conserve
C. preserve
D. conservation
Question 19: This cloth......very thin.
A. handles
B. feels
C. touches
D. holds
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 following questions.
Originator of the Montessori method of education for preschool children, Maria Montessori, was the first woman to receive a
medical degree in Italy. After receiving her degree in 1894, she worked with subnormal children as a psychiatrist at the
University of Rome. It was there that she pioneered in the instruction of retarded children, especially through the use of an
environment rich in manipulative materials. The success of Maria's program with restarted children led her to believe that the
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same improvements could be made in the education of normal preschool children. This led her to open the first day care centre
in Rome. With its success, similar institutions were opened in other parts of Europe and in the United States.
In the early part of the 20 th century, however, interest in the Montessori method declined because of those who argued that
education should be more disciplined. But by the late 1950's, the Montessori method experienced a renaissance, and in the
1960's the American Montessori Society was formed. The chief components of the Montessori method are self-motivation and
auto-education. Followers of the method believe that a child will learn naturally if put in an environment with the proper
materials. The teacher acts as observer and only interferes if help is needed. Educators in this system are trying to reverse the
traditional system of an active teacher and passive class. Its success is being felt in most Western countries.
Question 20: With which phrase could the words "rich in" underlined best be replaced?
A. Having an abundant supply of
B. Containing deep and strong
C. With a number of expensive
D. That amuses children with
Question 21: What is the opposite of "declined"?
A. rose
B. uploaded
C. raised
D. roared
Question 22: The best title for this passage is......
A. Self-Motivation
B. Educating Subnormal Children
C. The Montessori Method
D. A New System of Education
Question 23: The author implies that Maria Montessori believes that......
A. it is important that teachers instruct children clearly
B. children will learn by themselves
C. teachers should be very active
D. children need strong discipline
Question 24: The author implies that in this method of education, the most important things are.......

A. observers
B. teachers
C. rules
D. materials
Question 25: The word "Its" in the last sentence refers to......
A. the passive class'
B. Montessori method’s
C. the traditional system’s
D. the child’s
Question 26: In 1894, Maria Montessori......
A. taught normal preschool children
B. worked as a psychiatrist
C. disciplined retarded children
D. opened a new day care centre
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 27: There are any tips on how to save money and protect yourself when shopping on-line.
A. on how to
B. shopping on-line
C. are any
D. protect yourself
Question 28: My brother has always helped me in time of need, and I wish that he was here now.
A. in time
B. of need
C. was here
D. has always helped
Question 29: One out of the every eight balloons in the world are launched in New Mexico.
A. are launched
B. in
C. One

D. every
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
Question 30: ~ A: "Hi, Emma. What’s up?" ~ B: "............."
A. Hi. I’m ready.
B. Dad’s calling home.
C. Ooh! You sound sick.
D. I’m calling because I need your help.
Question 31: ~ A: "............." ~ B: "No. I’m at a café with a friend."
A. Is Dad repairing things in the garage?
B. Are you ready to help me?
C. Will you help me with this cooking, Mum?
D. Are you hanging out with Poppy?
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 32: You can easily recognize her among the crowd owing to her exceptional height
A. You'll see that she stands out among the crowd with her unusual height.
B. I’m sure you won't have any difficulty finding her in the crowd because she is so exceptional.
C. Her extraordinary height will enable you to make her out in the crowd without difficulty.
D. You would be able to make her out in the crowd easily because she is taller than the others.
Question 33: Despite efforts being made to contain it, the forest fire continues to spread uncontrollably.
A. The fire is getting bigger so quickly that no one can possibly prevent it.
B. The forest fire still shows no sign of slowing down, regardless of attempts to get it under control.
C. Although people tried to stop the forest fire initially, the blaze soon grew out of control.
D. Owing to the failure of the firemen to arrest it early on, the forest fire went out of control.
Question 34: Despite his seeming control over nature, there are still some points where man remains helpless against her.
A. Although man has an apparent control over nature, he hasn’t fully conquered her yet.
B. Man is defenceless against nature, because he cannot have any influence on her.
C. Even though man can affect her, in many areas nature still does things better.
D. Man believes he has complete control over nature, but in many respects, this isn't so.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 35: Staying at home all day was driving her round the bend.
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A. making…bored and angry
B. teaching…how to drive
C. keeping…indoors
D. helping…round the house
Question 36: Come straight home and don't loiter, Alan.
A. wait
B. retard
C. go slowly
D. hesitate
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 following questions.
The Tuareg bride, Assalama, sits silently as female relatives and helpers make sure that every hair is perfect for the first day o
f her wedding celebration. Such attention is new for the bride, who is only 15 years old and who has spent most of her time
tending her mother’s goats and sheep. The Tuareg are nomads, and it was only by chance that she was reunited with her 25year-old cousin Mohamed a month earlier. Just back from five years working in Libya.
Mohamed spotted Assalama as she drew water from a well. "I knew from that moment that I wanted to marry her," he says.
Wasting no time, he asked for her hand, she accepted, their families approved, and wedding plans began.
Following Tuareg traditions, the marriage rite is performed at a nearby mosque in the presence of only the couple’s parents.
Assalama and Mohamed are absent. A few days later, the time for the celebration approaches, and guests begin to arrive. For a
week, some 500 guests enjoy camel races, sing, and eat rice, dates, and roasted meat in tents under the Saharan stars Mohamed
wears an indigo tagdmust, a cloth that wraps his head and face. The rich colour, which rubs off onto the skin, earned these once
fierce Saharan warriors the title "blue men of the desert." For the Tuareg, the tagdmust is more than just clothing that keeps out

the desert sand and sun; it demonstrates respect and is thought to keep evil creatures known as jinns away, as is henna, a
reddish-brown colouring used on Mohamed’s feet. Henna is also a symbol of purity, and is reserved for a man’s first marriage.
At the celebration, a tent called an ehan is prepared for Assalama and Mohamed. Women take down and put up the tent every
day of the celebration, making it slightly larger each time to symbolize the progress of the celebration and of the couple’s
relationship. Assalama stays inside the tent during the whole celebration, only showing her face or speaking to Mohamed, her
best friend, her mother, and one special helper. During the celebration, neither Assalama nor Mohamed is ever left alone for
fear they might be harmed by jealous jinns.
As the celebration ends, the couple prepares to spend the first year of their marriage with Assalama’s family. Mohamed will
offer displays of respect to his in-laws, working hard to win their approval. Once he does that, he will take his bride back to
his camp and start his nomad’s caravan moving again.
Question 37: Henna would NOT be used on Mohamed’s feet if.......
A. he were not wearing a tagelmust
B. he was thought to be very pure
C. he were marrying a cousin
D. he had been married before
Question 38: What is the passage mainly about?
A. a description of the marriage of a Tuareg couple
B. the marriage difficulties of a young Tuareg couple
C. the changing wedding customs of the Tuareg people
D. the love story of two Tuareg cousins
Question 39: Neither Assalama nor Mohamed is ever left alone because......
A. it is thought to keep evil creatures known as jinns away.
B. this demonstrates respect to jinns.
C. this displays the respect to their in-laws
D. of the fear that they might be harmed by jealous jinns.
Question 40: During their actual marriage ceremony, Assalama and Mohamed......
A. wore traditional Tuareg clothing
B. were not present
C. visited a nearby mosque
D. showed respect to their parents

Question 41: The word that in the last sentence means......
A. starting his caravan moving again
B. finishing the wedding celebration
C. returning to his camp
D. living for a year with Assalama’s parents
Question 42: Why do women make the tent slightly larger each time?
A. to show the progress of the couple’s relationship
B. because the celebration increases in size
C. to keep jealous jinns away
D. so Assalama’s friend, mother, and helper can enter
Question 43: Henna - the reddish-brown colouring - symbolizes......
A. a man’s first marriage B. the groom’s virginity
C. respect to jinns
D. purity
Question 44: The word reserved is closest in meaning to......
A. conserved
B. kept
C. occupied
D. protected
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 45: A. prescription B. democracy
C. indefinite
D. predecessor
Question 46: A. unlimited
B. domesticate
C. sabotage
D. eliminate
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 47: The directors of the firm have agreed to a change in policy. It's up to us to implement it.
A. The task of putting into effect the policy changes agreed to by the firm’s directors is ours.
B. The directors of the firm have decided to give the task of implementing the change in policy to us.
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C. Having agreed to a change in policy, we must force the directors of the firm to implement it.
D. Any change in policy on the part of the firm’s directors requires our approval before it can be implemented.
Question 48: We cannot invite her a for a tour of the province. She will not return home after the last garne is over.
A. Not until she returns home after the game is over can we invite her for a tour of the province.
B. When the game is over and she will return home for us to invite her a for a tour of the province.
C. Although she won't return after the last garne is over, we cannot invite her a for a tour of the province.
D. She will not return home before the last garne is over, so we can invite her a for a tour of the province.
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 49: You can try to change her mind if you like, but you'll be pissing in the wind.
A. leaving on the lurch B. driving it home
C. driving on the wave D. surfing on the crest
Question 50: Just stop being so awkward and help me push the car, will you!
A. mindful
B. helpless
C. deft
D. relentless
The End

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