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ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG LẦN 2, NĂM HỌC 2018-2019
Môn: TIẾNG ANH 12
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không tính thời gian giao đề)
Số câu của đề thi: 50 câu – Số trang: 05 trang

- Họ và tên thí sinh: ................................................................................

– Số báo danh : ........................

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.
1. "If I were you, I wouldn't read the job advertisement and position description carelessly." Helen
said.
A. Helen recommended that I take no notice of the job advertisement and position description.
B. I was blamed for not reading the job advertisement and position description carefully by Helen
C. Helen advised me on reading the job advertisement and position description carelessly.
D. Helen advised me not to read the job advertisement and position description carelessly.
2. The human brain is ten times the size of a baboon's. It weighs about 1,400 grams.
A. The weight of a baboon's brain is 1,400 grams, ten-fold than that of the human one.
B. The size of human brain is ten times that of a baboon's which is about 1,400 grams weigh.
C. The human brain, which weighs about 1,400 grams, is ten times the size of a baboon's.
D. The size of a baboon's brain is 1,400 grams, ten times that of the human one.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best joins each of
the following pairs of sentences in each of the following questions

3. Tom is a police officer. Otherwise, he would have gone abroad for the last holiday.
A. Tom had gone abroad for the last holiday because he is a police officer.
B. Tom didn't go abroad for the last holiday because he is a police officer.
C. Tom is a police officer, so he went abroad for the last holiday.
D. As a police officer, Tom could go abroad for holiday easily.
4. You couldn't have made a very good impression on them.
A. It is impossible that the effect you made on them was particularly positive.
B. You seem to have impressed them very unfavourably.
C. Something appears to have made them think you are unsuitable.
D. You should have tried harder to make them think well of you.
5. He was very powerful. Nevertheless, he failed to do anything to save his son's life.
A. The failure in saving his son's life was due to his being powerful.
B. In order to save his son's life, he had great power to do anything he could.
C. He failed to do anything to save his son's life in spite of the fact that he had no power.
D. Powerful as he might be, he could do nothing to save his son's life.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
6. A. described
B. dismissed
C. developed
D. pronounced
7. A. accountant
B. amount
C. country
D. founding
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word(s) for each of the blanks.
The Netherlands

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Welcome to the Netherlands, a tiny country that only extends, at its broadest, 312 km north to
south, and 264 km east to west - (8)_______ the land area increases slightly each year as a result of
continuous land reclamation and drainage. With a lot of heart and much to offer, 'Holland,' as it is
(9)_______ known to most of us abroad - a name stemming from its once most prominent provinces has more going on per kilometer than most countries, and more English-speaking natives. You'll be
impressed by its (10)_______ cities and charmed by its countryside and villages, full of contrasts. From
the exciting variety on offer, you could choose a romantic canal boat tour in Amsterdam, a Royal Tour
by coach in The Hague, or a hydrofoil tour around the biggest harbour in the world - Rotterdam. In
season you could visit the dazzling bulb fields, enjoy a full day on a boat, or take a bike tour through
the pancake-flat countryside spiced with windmills. The possibilities are countless and the nationwide
tourist office, which is on hand to give you information and help you (11)_______ reservations. You'll
have (12)_______ language problems here, as the Dutch are true linguists and English is spoken here
almost universally.
8. A. so
B. despite
C. although
D. in spite of
9. A. unusually
B. regularly
C. occasionally
D. commonly
10. A. historic
B. history
C. historian
D. historically
sit
do
catch
11. A.

B.
C.
D. make
12. A. few
B. a few
C. a little
D. little
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction
13. The (A) best way for children to learn (B) science is (C) to perform experiments by (D) himself.
14. Advertisements on TV (A) is becoming (B) more and more competitive (C) than ever (D) before.
15. To remove stains (A) from permanent press clothing, (B) carefully soaking in cold water (C)
before washing with (D) a regular detergent.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the
dominant language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged around
1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman
invasion of 1066. Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not
extended even as far as two centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a result of
exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work. Thus, small enclaves of
English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world. As these communities
proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking and
diplomacy.
Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is English.
Two thirds of the world's science writing is in English, and English is the main language of
technology, advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers. Today there are more
than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are nonnative speakers,
constituting the largest number of non-native users than any other language in the world.
16. In the first paragraph, the word "emerged" is closest in meaning to____.

A. engaged
B. appeared
C. frequented
D. disappeared
17. According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the
world EXCEPT _________ .
A. colonization
B. the Norman invasion C. missionaries D. the slave trade
18. What is the main topic of this passage?
A. The French influence on the English Language.
B. The use of English for science and technology


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C. The expansion of English as an international language.
D. The number of non-native users of English.
19. Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England?
A. After 1600
B. Around 1350
C. In 1066
D. Before 1600
20. According to the passage, approximately how many non-native users of English are there in the
world today?
A. a quarter million
B. half a million
C. 700 million
D. 350 million
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

21. We oppose this war, as we would do any other war which created an environmental catastrophe.
A. convention
B. pollution
C. epidemic
D. disaster
22. The overall aim of the book is to help bridge the gap between theory and practice, particularly
in language teaching.
A. construct a bridge
B. increase the understanding
C. reduce the difference
D. minimize the limitations
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentences that best completes
each of the following exchanges
- Peter: "___________."
23. - Hoa: "Would you mind closing the door?"
A. Yes, I do. You can close it.
B. Yes, of course. Are you tired?
C. Don't worry. Go ahead!
D. No, not at all. I'll do it now.
- Mike: "___________."
24. - Mark: "You stepped on my toes!"
A. Are you sure? It's understandable.
B. I'm terribly sorry. I didn't mean it.
C. I'm sorry but I mean it.
D. Really? I'm so glad.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in
the position of the main stress in each of the following questions
25. A. kangaroo
B. engineer
C. technical

D. Vietnamese
26. A. impress
B. spirit
C. perform
D. event
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
27. They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community.
A. put together
B. connect
C. separate
D. cooperate
The
clubs
meet
on
the
last
Thursday
of
every
month
in
a
28.
dilapidated palace.
A. renovated
B. neglected
C. regenerated
D. furnished

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
29. Unable to run the entire 42 kilometers, she decided to drop out of the race, ___________ her a
heat stroke.
A. the fatigue from the intense heat had almost given
B. which the fatigue from the intense heat having almost given
C. the fatigue from the intense heat almost gave
D. the fatigue from the intense heat having almost given
30. At the moment, my friend ___________ the book I ___________ to her yesterday and she has
been reading 20 pages of it.
A. is reading/ lent
B. has read/ have lent
C. has been reading/ have lent
D. has been reading/ lent


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31. Nowadays, it is getting more and more difficult to possess an own house. ___________, much of
new housing is not affordable.
A. To begin with
B. Last but not least C. Therefore
D. Mainly
32. Julia's children are used to ___________ after school every day. They don't have to walk home.
A. picking up
B. being picked up C. be picked up
D. pick up
33. The university administrations are introducing new measures to ___________ that the enrolment
process runs smoothly.
A. maintain

B. improve
C. facilitate
D. ensure
34. ___________ candidates are likely to succeed in job interviews.
A. Self-doubt
B. Self-confident
C. Self-employed
D. Self-conscious
35. A number of young teachers nowadays ___________ themselves to teaching disadvantaged
children.
A. offer
B. stick
C. give
D. devote
36. In the past few years, this area has become heavily ___________.
A. industrialize
B. industrialized
C. industry
D. industrially
37. ___________ the age of 21, he was able to gamble in Las Vegas.
A. When reached
B. Reached
C. As he reaching
D. Upon reaching
38. The species become endangered or extinct for a number of reasons, but the primarily cause is
___________ destruction of habitats by human activities.
A. The
B. An
C. X
D. A

39. If I had known the difference, ___________ the more expensive car.
A. would I bought
B. I would have bought C. would I buy
D. would I have bought
40. The efforts for the advancement of women have resulted ___________ several respectively
achievement in women's life and work.
A. with
B. for
C. in
D. at
41. She ___________ a big fuss about not having a window seat on the plane.
A. took
B. did
C. had
D. made
42. Their company is on the ___________ of bankruptcy.
A. verge
B. border
C. edge
D. rim
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Biological diversity has become widely recognized as a critical conservation issue only in the
past two decades. The rapid destruction of the tropical rain forests, which are the ecosystems with the
highest known species diversity on Earth, has awakened people to the importance and fragility of
biological diversity. The high rate of species extinctions in these environments is jolting, but it is
important to recognize the significance of biological diversity in all ecosystems. As the human
population continues to expand, it will negatively affect one after another of Earth's ecosystems. In
terrestrial ecosystems and in fringe marine ecosystems (such as wetlands), the most common problem
is habitat destruction. In most situations, the result is irreversible. Now humans are beginning to destroy

marine ecosystems through other types of activities, such as disposal and runoff of poisonous waste; in
less than two centuries, by significantly reducing the variety of species on Earth, they have irrevocably
redirected the course of evolution.
Certainly, there have been periods in Earth's history when mass extinctions have occurred. The
extinction of the dinosaurs was caused by some physical event, either climatic or cosmic. There have
also been less dramatic extinctions, as when natural competition between species reached an extreme
conclusion. Only 0.01 percent of the species that have lived on Earth have survived to the present, and
it was largely chance that determined which species survived and which died out.
However, nothing has ever equaled the magnitude and speed with which the human species is
altering the physical and chemical world and demolishing the environment. In fact, there is wide


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agreement that it is the rate of change humans are inflicting, even more than the changes themselves,
which will lead to biological devastation. Life on Earth has continually been in flux as slow physical
and chemical changes have occurred on Earth, but life needs time to adapt-time for migration and
genetic adaptation within existing species and time for the proliferation of new genetic material and
new species that may be able to survive in new environments.
43. The author mentions all of the following as examples of the effect of humans on the world's
ecosystems EXCEPT __________.
A. destruction of the tropical rain forests
B. damage to marine ecosystems
C. the introduction of new varieties of plant species
D. habitat destruction in wetlands
44. With which of the following statements would the author be most likely to agree?
A. Technology will provide solutions to problems caused by the destruction of ecosystems.
B. Human influence on ecosystems should not be a factor in determining public policy.
C. Humans should be more conscious of the influence they have on ecosystems.
D. The extinction of a few species is an acceptable consequence of human progress.

45. The word "they" in paragraph 1 refers to __________.
A. activities
B. humans
C. centuries
D. ecosystems
46. The author mentions the extinction of the dinosaurs in the 2nd paragraph to emphasize that
_____________.
A. Earth's climate has changed significantly since the dinosaurs' extinction
B. not all mass extinctions have been caused by human activity
C. the cause of the dinosaurs' extinction is unknown
D. actions by humans could not stop the irreversible process of a species' extinction
47. According to the passage, natural evolutionary change is different from changes caused by
humans in that changes caused by humans __________.
A. are reversible
B. are occurring at a much faster rate
C. are less devastating to most species
D. affect fewer ecosystems
48. The word "jolting" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. complicated
B. shocking
C. predicted
D. unknown
49. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The time required for species to adapt to new environments
B. The variety of species found in tropical rain forests
C. The impact of human activities on Earth's ecosystems
D. The cause of the extinction of the dinosaurs
50. The word "critical" is closest in meaning to__________.
A. complicated
B. negative

C. essential
D. interesting
*** THE END ***


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ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG LẦN 2, NĂM HỌC 2018-2019
Môn: TIẾNG ANH 12
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không tính thời gian giao đề)
Số câu của đề thi: 50 câu – Số trang: 05 trang

- Họ và tên thí sinh: ................................................................................

– Số báo danh : ........................

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Biological diversity has become widely recognized as a critical conservation issue only in the
past two decades. The rapid destruction of the tropical rain forests, which are the ecosystems with the
highest known species diversity on Earth, has awakened people to the importance and fragility of
biological diversity. The high rate of species extinctions in these environments is jolting, but it is
important to recognize the significance of biological diversity in all ecosystems. As the human
population continues to expand, it will negatively affect one after another of Earth's ecosystems. In
terrestrial ecosystems and in fringe marine ecosystems (such as wetlands), the most common problem

is habitat destruction. In most situations, the result is irreversible. Now humans are beginning to destroy
marine ecosystems through other types of activities, such as disposal and runoff of poisonous waste; in
less than two centuries, by significantly reducing the variety of species on Earth, they have irrevocably
redirected the course of evolution.
Certainly, there have been periods in Earth's history when mass extinctions have occurred. The
extinction of the dinosaurs was caused by some physical event, either climatic or cosmic. There have
also been less dramatic extinctions, as when natural competition between species reached an extreme
conclusion. Only 0.01 percent of the species that have lived on Earth have survived to the present, and
it was largely chance that determined which species survived and which died out.
However, nothing has ever equaled the magnitude and speed with which the human species is
altering the physical and chemical world and demolishing the environment. In fact, there is wide
agreement that it is the rate of change humans are inflicting, even more than the changes themselves,
which will lead to biological devastation. Life on Earth has continually been in flux as slow physical
and chemical changes have occurred on Earth, but life needs time to adapt-time for migration and
genetic adaptation within existing species and time for the proliferation of new genetic material and
new species that may be able to survive in new environments.
1. The word "they" in paragraph 1 refers to __________.
A. humans
B. ecosystems
C. centuries
D. activities
2. The author mentions the extinction of the dinosaurs in the 2nd paragraph to emphasize that
_____________.
A. Earth's climate has changed significantly since the dinosaurs' extinction
B. the cause of the dinosaurs' extinction is unknown
C. actions by humans could not stop the irreversible process of a species' extinction
D. not all mass extinctions have been caused by human activity
3. The word "jolting" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. shocking
B. unknown

C. complicated
D. predicted
4. With which of the following statements would the author be most likely to agree?
A. Humans should be more conscious of the influence they have on ecosystems.
B. The extinction of a few species is an acceptable consequence of human progress.
C. Human influence on ecosystems should not be a factor in determining public policy.
D. Technology will provide solutions to problems caused by the destruction of ecosystems.


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5. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The impact of human activities on Earth's ecosystems
B. The time required for species to adapt to new environments
C. The cause of the extinction of the dinosaurs
D. The variety of species found in tropical rain forests
6. According to the passage, natural evolutionary change is different from changes caused by
humans in that changes caused by humans __________.
A. are reversible
B. are less devastating to most species
C. are occurring at a much faster rate
D. affect fewer ecosystems
7. The author mentions all of the following as examples of the effect of humans on the world's
ecosystems EXCEPT __________.
A. habitat destruction in wetlands
B. the introduction of new varieties of plant species
C. damage to marine ecosystems
D. destruction of the tropical rain forests
8. The word "critical" is closest in meaning to__________.
A. complicated

B. essential
C. interesting
D. negative
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word(s) for each of the blanks.
The Netherlands
Welcome to the Netherlands, a tiny country that only extends, at its broadest, 312 km north to
south, and 264 km east to west - (9)_______ the land area increases slightly each year as a result of
continuous land reclamation and drainage. With a lot of heart and much to offer, 'Holland,' as it is
(10)_______ known to most of us abroad - a name stemming from its once most prominent provinces
- has more going on per kilometer than most countries, and more English-speaking natives. You'll be
impressed by its (11)_______ cities and charmed by its countryside and villages, full of contrasts. From
the exciting variety on offer, you could choose a romantic canal boat tour in Amsterdam, a Royal Tour
by coach in The Hague, or a hydrofoil tour around the biggest harbour in the world - Rotterdam. In
season you could visit the dazzling bulb fields, enjoy a full day on a boat, or take a bike tour through
the pancake-flat countryside spiced with windmills. The possibilities are countless and the nationwide
tourist office, which is on hand to give you information and help you (12)_______ reservations. You'll
have (13)_______ language problems here, as the Dutch are true linguists and English is spoken here
almost universally.
9. A. so
B. in spite of
C. although
D. despite
occasionally
commonly
unusually
10. A.
B.
C.
D. regularly

11. A. historian
B. historic
C. history
D. historically
12. A. catch
B. sit
C. make
D. do
13. A. few
B. little
C. a few
D. a little
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
14. A. pronounced
B. developed
C. described
D. dismissed
15. A. founding
B. accountant
C. amount
D. country
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.
16. The human brain is ten times the size of a baboon's. It weighs about 1,400 grams.
A. The weight of a baboon's brain is 1,400 grams, ten-fold than that of the human one.
B. The size of human brain is ten times that of a baboon's which is about 1,400 grams weigh.


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C. The size of a baboon's brain is 1,400 grams, ten times that of the human one.
D. The human brain, which weighs about 1,400 grams, is ten times the size of a baboon's.
17. "If I were you, I wouldn't read the job advertisement and position description carelessly." Helen
said.
A. Helen advised me on reading the job advertisement and position description carelessly.
B. Helen recommended that I take no notice of the job advertisement and position description.
C. Helen advised me not to read the job advertisement and position description carelessly.
D. I was blamed for not reading the job advertisement and position description carefully by Helen
18. You couldn't have made a very good impression on them.
A. Something appears to have made them think you are unsuitable.
B. You should have tried harder to make them think well of you.
C. You seem to have impressed them very unfavourably.
D. It is impossible that the effect you made on them was particularly positive.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best joins each of
the following pairs of sentences in each of the following questions
19. Tom is a police officer. Otherwise, he would have gone abroad for the last holiday.
A. Tom had gone abroad for the last holiday because he is a police officer.
B. Tom is a police officer, so he went abroad for the last holiday.
C. Tom didn't go abroad for the last holiday because he is a police officer.
D. As a police officer, Tom could go abroad for holiday easily.
20. He was very powerful. Nevertheless, he failed to do anything to save his son's life.
A. The failure in saving his son's life was due to his being powerful.
B. In order to save his son's life, he had great power to do anything he could.
C. He failed to do anything to save his son's life in spite of the fact that he had no power.
D. Powerful as he might be, he could do nothing to save his son's life.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction
21. Advertisements on TV (A) is becoming (B) more and more competitive (C) than ever (D) before.
22. To remove stains (A) from permanent press clothing, (B) carefully soaking in cold water (C)

before washing with (D) a regular detergent.
23. The (A) best way for children to learn (B) science is (C) to perform experiments by (D) himself.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
24. We oppose this war, as we would do any other war which created an environmental catastrophe.
A. convention
B. pollution
C. disaster
D. epidemic
25. The overall aim of the book is to help bridge the gap between theory and practice, particularly
in language teaching.
A. increase the understanding
B. construct a bridge
C. reduce the difference
D. minimize the limitations
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in
the position of the main stress in each of the following questions
26. A. technical
B. kangaroo
C. Vietnamese
D. engineer
27. A. event
B. perform
C. impress
D. spirit
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.


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28. The clubs meet on the last Thursday of every month in a dilapidated palace.
A. furnished
B. renovated
C. neglected
D. regenerated
29. They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community.
A. put together
B. connect
C. cooperate
D. separate
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
30. If I had known the difference, ___________ the more expensive car.
A. would I bought
B. I would have bought C. would I buy
D. would I have bought
31. Nowadays, it is getting more and more difficult to possess an own house. ___________, much of
new housing is not affordable.
A. Therefore
B. Mainly
C. To begin with
D. Last but not least
32. At the moment, my friend ___________ the book I ___________ to her yesterday and she has
been reading 20 pages of it.
A. has been reading/ have lent
B. is reading/ lent
C. has read/ have lent
D. has been reading/ lent
Unable

to
run
the
entire
42
kilometers,
she
decided
to drop out of the race, ___________ her a
33.
heat stroke.
A. the fatigue from the intense heat having almost given
B. the fatigue from the intense heat had almost given
C. the fatigue from the intense heat almost gave
D. which the fatigue from the intense heat having almost given
34. ___________ candidates are likely to succeed in job interviews.
A. Self-confident
B. Self-conscious
C. Self-employed
D. Self-doubt
35. The efforts for the advancement of women have resulted ___________ several respectively
achievement in women's life and work.
A. in
B. with
C. for
D. at
36. Their company is on the ___________ of bankruptcy.
A. rim
B. edge
C. verge

D. border
37. In the past few years, this area has become heavily ___________.
A. industrialized
B. industrially
C. industry
D. industrialize
38. The species become endangered or extinct for a number of reasons, but the primarily cause is
___________ destruction of habitats by human activities.
A. X
B. The
C. A
D. An
39. A number of young teachers nowadays ___________ themselves to teaching disadvantaged
children.
A. stick
B. offer
C. devote
D. give
40. The university administrations are introducing new measures to ___________ that the enrolment
process runs smoothly.
A. improve
B. facilitate
C. ensure
D. maintain
41. ___________ the age of 21, he was able to gamble in Las Vegas.
A. When reached
B. Upon reaching
C. As he reaching
D. Reached
42. She ___________ a big fuss about not having a window seat on the plane.

A. made
B. took
C. did
D. had
43. Julia's children are used to ___________ after school every day. They don't have to walk home.
A. picking up
B. being picked up C. pick up
D. be picked up
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.


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Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the
dominant language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged around
1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman
invasion of 1066. Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not
extended even as far as two centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a result of
exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work. Thus, small enclaves of
English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world. As these communities
proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking and
diplomacy.
Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is English.
Two thirds of the world's science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology,
advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers. Today there are more than 700
million English users in the world, and over half of these are nonnative speakers, constituting the largest
number of non-native users than any other language in the world.
44. In the first paragraph, the word "emerged" is closest in meaning to____.
A. engaged

B. appeared
C. frequented
D. disappeared
What
is
the
main
topic
of
this
passage?
45.
A. The French influence on the English Language.
B. The number of non-native users of English.
C. The expansion of English as an international language.
D. The use of English for science and technology
46. Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England?
A. Around 1350
B. Before 1600
C. In 1066
D. After 1600
47. According to the passage, approximately how many non-native users of English are there in the
world today?
A. half a million
B. a quarter million C. 700 million
D. 350 million
48. According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the
world EXCEPT _________ .
A. the slave trade
B. colonization

C. missionaries
D. the Norman invasion
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentences that best completes
each of the following exchanges
- Mike: "___________."
49. - Mark: "You stepped on my toes!"
A. I'm sorry but I mean it.
B. I'm terribly sorry. I didn't mean it.
C. Are you sure? It's understandable.
D. Really? I'm so glad.
Hoa:
"Would
you
mind
closing
the
door?"
- Peter: "___________."
50.
A.Yes, of course. Are you tired?
B. Yes, I do. You can close it.
C. Don't worry. Go ahead!
D. No, not at all. I'll do it now.

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Môn: TIẾNG ANH 12
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không tính thời gian giao đề)
Số câu của đề thi: 50 câu – Số trang: 05 trang

- Họ và tên thí sinh: ................................................................................

– Số báo danh : ........................

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word(s) for each of the blanks.
The Netherlands
Welcome to the Netherlands, a tiny country that only extends, at its broadest, 312 km north to
south, and 264 km east to west - (1)_______ the land area increases slightly each year as a result of
continuous land reclamation and drainage. With a lot of heart and much to offer, 'Holland,' as it is
(2)_______ known to most of us abroad - a name stemming from its once most prominent provinces has more going on per kilometer than most countries, and more English-speaking natives. You'll be
impressed by its (3)_______ cities and charmed by its countryside and villages, full of contrasts. From
the exciting variety on offer, you could choose a romantic canal boat tour in Amsterdam, a Royal Tour
by coach in The Hague, or a hydrofoil tour around the biggest harbour in the world - Rotterdam. In
season you could visit the dazzling bulb fields, enjoy a full day on a boat, or take a bike tour through
the pancake-flat countryside spiced with windmills. The possibilities are countless and the nationwide
tourist office, which is on hand to give you information and help you (4)_______ reservations. You'll
have (5)_______ language problems here, as the Dutch are true linguists and English is spoken here
almost universally.
1. A. despite
B. although

C. so
D. in spite of
2. A. unusually
B. commonly
C. occasionally
D. regularly
3. A. historian
B. historically
C. historic
D. history
4. A. sit
B. do
C. make
D. catch
few
a
little
a
few
5. A.
B.
C.
D. little
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Biological diversity has become widely recognized as a critical conservation issue only in the
past two decades. The rapid destruction of the tropical rain forests, which are the ecosystems with the
highest known species diversity on Earth, has awakened people to the importance and fragility of
biological diversity. The high rate of species extinctions in these environments is jolting, but it is
important to recognize the significance of biological diversity in all ecosystems. As the human

population continues to expand, it will negatively affect one after another of Earth's ecosystems. In
terrestrial ecosystems and in fringe marine ecosystems (such as wetlands), the most common problem
is habitat destruction. In most situations, the result is irreversible. Now humans are beginning to destroy
marine ecosystems through other types of activities, such as disposal and runoff of poisonous waste; in
less than two centuries, by significantly reducing the variety of species on Earth, they have irrevocably
redirected the course of evolution.
Certainly, there have been periods in Earth's history when mass extinctions have occurred. The
extinction of the dinosaurs was caused by some physical event, either climatic or cosmic. There have
also been less dramatic extinctions, as when natural competition between species reached an extreme
conclusion. Only 0.01 percent of the species that have lived on Earth have survived to the present, and
it was largely chance that determined which species survived and which died out.


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However, nothing has ever equaled the magnitude and speed with which the human species is
altering the physical and chemical world and demolishing the environment. In fact, there is wide
agreement that it is the rate of change humans are inflicting, even more than the changes themselves,
which will lead to biological devastation. Life on Earth has continually been in flux as slow physical
and chemical changes have occurred on Earth, but life needs time to adapt-time for migration and
genetic adaptation within existing species and time for the proliferation of new genetic material and
new species that may be able to survive in new environments.
6. The word "critical" is closest in meaning to__________.
A. essential
B. negative
C. interesting
D. complicated
7. The word "jolting" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. unknown
B. predicted

C. complicated
D. shocking
8. With which of the following statements would the author be most likely to agree?
A. Humans should be more conscious of the influence they have on ecosystems.
B. Human influence on ecosystems should not be a factor in determining public policy.
C. Technology will provide solutions to problems caused by the destruction of ecosystems.
D. The extinction of a few species is an acceptable consequence of human progress.
The
author mentions all of the following as examples of the effect of humans on the world's
9.
ecosystems EXCEPT __________.
A. habitat destruction in wetlands
B. the introduction of new varieties of plant species
C. damage to marine ecosystems
D. destruction of the tropical rain forests
10. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The variety of species found in tropical rain forests
B. The impact of human activities on Earth's ecosystems
C. The time required for species to adapt to new environments
D. The cause of the extinction of the dinosaurs
11. According to the passage, natural evolutionary change is different from changes caused by
humans in that changes caused by humans __________.
A. are less devastating to most species
B. are reversible
C. are occurring at a much faster rate
D. affect fewer ecosystems
12. The author mentions the extinction of the dinosaurs in the 2nd paragraph to emphasize that
_____________.
A. actions by humans could not stop the irreversible process of a species' extinction
B. the cause of the dinosaurs' extinction is unknown

C. not all mass extinctions have been caused by human activity
D. Earth's climate has changed significantly since the dinosaurs' extinction
13. The word "they" in paragraph 1 refers to __________.
A. ecosystems
B. centuries
C. activities
D. humans
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the
dominant language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged around
1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman
invasion of 1066. Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not
extended even as far as two centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a result of
exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work. Thus, small enclaves of
English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world. As these communities


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proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking and
diplomacy.
Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is English.
Two thirds of the world's science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology,
advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers. Today there are more than 700
million English users in the world, and over half of these are nonnative speakers, constituting the largest
number of non-native users than any other language in the world.
14. Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England?
A. In 1066
B. Before 1600

C. Around 1350
D. After 1600
15. What is the main topic of this passage?
A. The use of English for science and technology
B. The expansion of English as an international language.
C. The French influence on the English Language.
D. The number of non-native users of English.
16. In the first paragraph, the word "emerged" is closest in meaning to____.
A. engaged
B. appeared
C. frequented
D. disappeared
According
to
the
passage,
all
of
the
following
contributed
to
the
spread
of English around the
17.
world EXCEPT _________ .
A. the Norman invasion B. colonization
C. the slave trade
D. missionaries

18. According to the passage, approximately how many non-native users of English are there in the
world today?
A. 700 million
B. a quarter million C. 350 million
D. half a million
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.
19. You couldn't have made a very good impression on them.
A. You should have tried harder to make them think well of you.
B. Something appears to have made them think you are unsuitable.
C. It is impossible that the effect you made on them was particularly positive.
D. You seem to have impressed them very unfavourably.
20. The human brain is ten times the size of a baboon's. It weighs about 1,400 grams.
A. The weight of a baboon's brain is 1,400 grams, ten-fold than that of the human one.
B. The size of a baboon's brain is 1,400 grams, ten times that of the human one.
C. The size of human brain is ten times that of a baboon's which is about 1,400 grams weigh.
D. The human brain, which weighs about 1,400 grams, is ten times the size of a baboon's.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best joins each of
the following pairs of sentences in each of the following questions
21. He was very powerful. Nevertheless, he failed to do anything to save his son's life.
A. He failed to do anything to save his son's life in spite of the fact that he had no power.
B. Powerful as he might be, he could do nothing to save his son's life.
C. The failure in saving his son's life was due to his being powerful.
D. In order to save his son's life, he had great power to do anything he could.
22. "If I were you, I wouldn't read the job advertisement and position description carelessly." Helen
said.
A. Helen recommended that I take no notice of the job advertisement and position description.
B. Helen advised me not to read the job advertisement and position description carelessly.
C. Helen advised me on reading the job advertisement and position description carelessly.
D. I was blamed for not reading the job advertisement and position description carefully by Helen

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A. Tom didn't go abroad for the last holiday because he is a police officer.
B. Tom is a police officer, so he went abroad for the last holiday.
C. As a police officer, Tom could go abroad for holiday easily.
D. Tom had gone abroad for the last holiday because he is a police officer.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
24. If I had known the difference, ___________ the more expensive car.
A. I would have bought B. would I bought
C. would I buy
D. would I have bought
25. The species become endangered or extinct for a number of reasons, but the primarily cause is
___________ destruction of habitats by human activities.
A. X
B. An
C. A
D. The
26. Nowadays, it is getting more and more difficult to possess an own house. ___________, much of
new housing is not affordable.
A. Mainly
B. Therefore
C. Last but not least D. To begin with
27. At the moment, my friend ___________ the book I ___________ to her yesterday and she has
been reading 20 pages of it.
A. has been reading/ have lent
B. has been reading/ lent

C. has read/ have lent
D. is reading/ lent
28. In the past few years, this area has become heavily ___________.
A. industrially
B. industrialized
C. industrialize
D. industry
29. A number of young teachers nowadays ___________ themselves to teaching disadvantaged
children.
A. devote
B. offer
C. stick
D. give
30. ___________ candidates are likely to succeed in job interviews.
A. Self-conscious
B. Self-doubt
C. Self-employed
D. Self-confident
31. Unable to run the entire 42 kilometers, she decided to drop out of the race, ___________ her a
heat stroke.
A. the fatigue from the intense heat almost gave
B. the fatigue from the intense heat had almost given
C. which the fatigue from the intense heat having almost given
D. the fatigue from the intense heat having almost given
32. She ___________ a big fuss about not having a window seat on the plane.
A. took
B. had
C. made
D. did
33. Their company is on the ___________ of bankruptcy.

A. rim
B. edge
C. verge
D. border
34. The university administrations are introducing new measures to ___________ that the enrolment
process runs smoothly.
A. ensure
B. improve
C. facilitate
D. maintain
35. Julia's children are used to ___________ after school every day. They don't have to walk home.
A. be picked up
B. picking up
C. being picked up
D. pick up
36. ___________ the age of 21, he was able to gamble in Las Vegas.
A. Upon reaching
B. When reached
C. Reached
D. As he reaching
37. The efforts for the advancement of women have resulted ___________ several respectively
achievement in women's life and work.
A. with
B. at
C. in
D. for
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
38. A. pronounced
B. described

C. dismissed
D. developed


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39. A. founding

B. country

C. accountant

D. amount

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentences that best completes
each of the following exchanges
- Peter: "___________."
40. - Hoa: "Would you mind closing the door?"
A.Yes, of course. Are you tired?
B. Don't worry. Go ahead!
C. No, not at all. I'll do it now.
D. Yes, I do. You can close it.
- Mike: "___________."
41. - Mark: "You stepped on my toes!"
A. I'm sorry but I mean it.
B. Really? I'm so glad.
C. Are you sure? It's understandable.
D. I'm terribly sorry. I didn't mean it.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

42. They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community.
A. put together
B. cooperate
C. separate
D. connect
43. The clubs meet on the last Thursday of every month in a dilapidated palace.
A. regenerated
B. furnished
C. neglected
D. renovated
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in
the position of the main stress in each of the following questions
44. A. spirit
B. perform
C. impress
D. event
45. A. technical
B. Vietnamese
C. engineer
D. kangaroo
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
46. We oppose this war, as we would do any other war which created an environmental catastrophe.
A. epidemic
B. disaster
C. pollution
D. convention
47. The overall aim of the book is to help bridge the gap between theory and practice, particularly
in language teaching.
A. construct a bridge

B. increase the understanding
C. reduce the difference
D. minimize the limitations
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction
48. Advertisements on TV (A) is becoming (B) more and more competitive (C) than ever (D) before.
49. To remove stains (A) from permanent press clothing, (B) carefully soaking in cold water (C)
before washing with (D) a regular detergent.
50. The (A) best way for children to learn (B) science is (C) to perform experiments by (D) himself.
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ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG LẦN 2, NĂM HỌC 2018-2019
Môn: TIẾNG ANH 12
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không tính thời gian giao đề)
Số câu của đề thi: 50 câu – Số trang: 05 trang

- Họ và tên thí sinh: ................................................................................

– Số báo danh : ........................

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

1. The clubs meet on the last Thursday of every month in a dilapidated palace.
A. renovated
B. neglected
C. furnished
D. regenerated
2. They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community.
A. cooperate
B. separate
C. put together
D. connect
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
3. ___________ candidates are likely to succeed in job interviews.
A. Self-employed
B. Self-doubt
C. Self-confident
D. Self-conscious
4. Nowadays, it is getting more and more difficult to possess an own house. ___________, much of
new housing is not affordable.
A. Therefore
B. Mainly
C. Last but not least D. To begin with
5. She ___________ a big fuss about not having a window seat on the plane.
A. took
B. had
C. made
D. did
6. Julia's children are used to ___________ after school every day. They don't have to walk home.
A. pick up
B. be picked up

C. picking up
D. being picked up
7. The university administrations are introducing new measures to ___________ that the enrolment
process runs smoothly.
A. maintain
B. facilitate
C. improve
D. ensure
8. ___________ the age of 21, he was able to gamble in Las Vegas.
A. Reached
B. Upon reaching
C. As he reaching
D. When reached
9. The species become endangered or extinct for a number of reasons, but the primarily cause is
___________ destruction of habitats by human activities.
A. The
B. An
C. X
D. A
10. At the moment, my friend ___________ the book I ___________ to her yesterday and she has
been reading 20 pages of it.
A. has been reading/ lent
B. is reading/ lent
C. has been reading/ have lent
D. has read/ have lent
11. Their company is on the ___________ of bankruptcy.
A. verge
B. edge
C. border
D. rim

12. The efforts for the advancement of women have resulted ___________ several respectively
achievement in women's life and work.
A. at
B. in
C. for
D. with
13. Unable to run the entire 42 kilometers, she decided to drop out of the race, ___________ her a
heat stroke.
A. which the fatigue from the intense heat having almost given
B. the fatigue from the intense heat almost gave
C. the fatigue from the intense heat had almost given
D. the fatigue from the intense heat having almost given


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14. In the past few years, this area has become heavily ___________.
A. industry
B. industrialize
C. industrially
D. industrialized
15. A number of young teachers nowadays ___________ themselves to teaching disadvantaged
children.
A. give
B. devote
C. stick
D. offer
16. If I had known the difference, ___________ the more expensive car.
A. would I buy
B. I would have bought C. would I bought D. would I have bought

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
17. We oppose this war, as we would do any other war which created an environmental catastrophe.
A. epidemic
B. convention
C. pollution
D. disaster
18. The overall aim of the book is to help bridge the gap between theory and practice, particularly
in language teaching.
A. minimize the limitations
B. construct a bridge
C. reduce the difference
D. increase the understanding
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction
19. To remove stains (A) from permanent press clothing, (B) carefully soaking in cold water (C)
before washing with (D) a regular detergent.
20. The (A) best way for children to learn (B) science is (C) to perform experiments by (D) himself.
21. Advertisements on TV (A) is becoming (B) more and more competitive (C) than ever (D) before.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the
dominant language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged around
1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman
invasion of 1066. Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not
extended even as far as two centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a result of
exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work. Thus, small enclaves of
English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world. As these communities
proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking and
diplomacy.

Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is English.
Two thirds of the world's science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology,
advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers. Today there are more than 700
million English users in the world, and over half of these are nonnative speakers, constituting the largest
number of non-native users than any other language in the world.
22. According to the passage, approximately how many non-native users of English are there in the
world today?
A. a quarter million
B. 350 million
C. 700 million
D. half a million
23. What is the main topic of this passage?
A. The expansion of English as an international language.
B. The French influence on the English Language.
C. The use of English for science and technology
D. The number of non-native users of English.
24. According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the
world EXCEPT _________ .


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A. the slave trade
B. colonization
C. missionaries
D. the Norman invasion
25. In the first paragraph, the word "emerged" is closest in meaning to____.
A. disappeared
B. appeared
C. engaged

D. frequented
26. Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England?
A. Before 1600
B. Around 1350
C. After 1600
D. In 1066
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentences that best completes
each of the following exchanges
- Mike: "___________."
27. - Mark: "You stepped on my toes!"
A. Really? I'm so glad.
B. I'm sorry but I mean it.
C. I'm terribly sorry. I didn't mean it.
D. Are you sure? It's understandable.
- Peter: "___________."
28. - Hoa: "Would you mind closing the door?"
A.Yes, of course. Are you tired?
B. Yes, I do. You can close it.
C. No, not at all. I'll do it now.
D. Don't worry. Go ahead!
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in
the position of the main stress in each of the following questions
29. A. perform
B. impress
C. spirit
D. event
30. A. technical
B. engineer
C. kangaroo
D. Vietnamese

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
31. A.pronounced
B. dismissed
C. described
D. developed
32. A. country
B. founding
C. accountant
D. amount
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Biological diversity has become widely recognized as a critical conservation issue only in the
past two decades. The rapid destruction of the tropical rain forests, which are the ecosystems with the
highest known species diversity on Earth, has awakened people to the importance and fragility of
biological diversity. The high rate of species extinctions in these environments is jolting, but it is
important to recognize the significance of biological diversity in all ecosystems. As the human
population continues to expand, it will negatively affect one after another of Earth's ecosystems. In
terrestrial ecosystems and in fringe marine ecosystems (such as wetlands), the most common problem
is habitat destruction. In most situations, the result is irreversible. Now humans are beginning to destroy
marine ecosystems through other types of activities, such as disposal and runoff of poisonous waste; in
less than two centuries, by significantly reducing the variety of species on Earth, they have irrevocably
redirected the course of evolution.
Certainly, there have been periods in Earth's history when mass extinctions have occurred. The
extinction of the dinosaurs was caused by some physical event, either climatic or cosmic. There have
also been less dramatic extinctions, as when natural competition between species reached an extreme
conclusion. Only 0.01 percent of the species that have lived on Earth have survived to the present, and
it was largely chance that determined which species survived and which died out.
However, nothing has ever equaled the magnitude and speed with which the human species is
altering the physical and chemical world and demolishing the environment. In fact, there is wide

agreement that it is the rate of change humans are inflicting, even more than the changes themselves,
which will lead to biological devastation. Life on Earth has continually been in flux as slow physical
and chemical changes have occurred on Earth, but life needs time to adapt-time for migration and
genetic adaptation within existing species and time for the proliferation of new genetic material and
new species that may be able to survive in new environments.


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33. The author mentions the extinction of the dinosaurs in the 2nd paragraph to emphasize that
_____________.
A. not all mass extinctions have been caused by human activity
B. Earth's climate has changed significantly since the dinosaurs' extinction
C. the cause of the dinosaurs' extinction is unknown
D. actions by humans could not stop the irreversible process of a species' extinction
34. The word "they" in paragraph 1 refers to __________.
A. activities
B. ecosystems
C. humans
D. centuries
35. According to the passage, natural evolutionary change is different from changes caused by
humans in that changes caused by humans __________.
A. are reversible
B. affect fewer ecosystems
C. are occurring at a much faster rate
D. are less devastating to most species
36. The word "critical" is closest in meaning to__________.
A. interesting
B. negative
C. complicated

D. essential
37. With which of the following statements would the author be most likely to agree?
A. Technology will provide solutions to problems caused by the destruction of ecosystems.
B. The extinction of a few species is an acceptable consequence of human progress.
C. Human influence on ecosystems should not be a factor in determining public policy.
D. Humans should be more conscious of the influence they have on ecosystems.
38. The word "jolting" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. shocking
B. unknown
C. predicted
D. complicated
39. The author mentions all of the following as examples of the effect of humans on the world's
ecosystems EXCEPT __________.
A. the introduction of new varieties of plant species
B. damage to marine ecosystems
C. habitat destruction in wetlands
D. destruction of the tropical rain forests
40. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The time required for species to adapt to new environments
B. The cause of the extinction of the dinosaurs
C. The variety of species found in tropical rain forests
D. The impact of human activities on Earth's ecosystems
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best joins each of
the following pairs of sentences in each of the following questions
41. Tom is a police officer. Otherwise, he would have gone abroad for the last holiday.
A. Tom is a police officer, so he went abroad for the last holiday.
B. Tom didn't go abroad for the last holiday because he is a police officer.
C. Tom had gone abroad for the last holiday because he is a police officer.
D. As a police officer, Tom could go abroad for holiday easily.
42. He was very powerful. Nevertheless, he failed to do anything to save his son's life.

A. He failed to do anything to save his son's life in spite of the fact that he had no power.
B. In order to save his son's life, he had great power to do anything he could.
C. Powerful as he might be, he could do nothing to save his son's life.
D. The failure in saving his son's life was due to his being powerful.
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.
43. "If I were you, I wouldn't read the job advertisement and position description carelessly." Helen
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A. Helen recommended that I take no notice of the job advertisement and position description.
B. Helen advised me not to read the job advertisement and position description carelessly.
C. I was blamed for not reading the job advertisement and position description carefully by Helen
D. Helen advised me on reading the job advertisement and position description carelessly.
44. The human brain is ten times the size of a baboon's. It weighs about 1,400 grams.
A. The human brain, which weighs about 1,400 grams, is ten times the size of a baboon's.
B. The size of a baboon's brain is 1,400 grams, ten times that of the human one.
C. The size of human brain is ten times that of a baboon's which is about 1,400 grams weigh.
D. The weight of a baboon's brain is 1,400 grams, ten-fold than that of the human one.
45. You couldn't have made a very good impression on them.
A. Something appears to have made them think you are unsuitable.
B. It is impossible that the effect you made on them was particularly positive.
C. You should have tried harder to make them think well of you.
D. You seem to have impressed them very unfavourably.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word(s) for each of the blanks.
The Netherlands
Welcome to the Netherlands, a tiny country that only extends, at its broadest, 312 km north to

south, and 264 km east to west - (46)_______ the land area increases slightly each year as a result of
continuous land reclamation and drainage. With a lot of heart and much to offer, 'Holland,' as it is
(47)_______ known to most of us abroad - a name stemming from its once most prominent provinces
- has more going on per kilometer than most countries, and more English-speaking natives. You'll be
impressed by its (48)_______ cities and charmed by its countryside and villages, full of contrasts. From
the exciting variety on offer, you could choose a romantic canal boat tour in Amsterdam, a Royal Tour
by coach in The Hague, or a hydrofoil tour around the biggest harbour in the world - Rotterdam. In
season you could visit the dazzling bulb fields, enjoy a full day on a boat, or take a bike tour through
the pancake-flat countryside spiced with windmills. The possibilities are countless and the nationwide
tourist office, which is on hand to give you information and help you (49)_______ reservations. You'll
have (50)_______ language problems here, as the Dutch are true linguists and English is spoken here
almost universally.
46. A. so
B. in spite of
C. despite
D. although
47. A. regularly
B. commonly
C. unusually
D. occasionally
48. A. historic
B. historian
C. historically
D. history
49. A. do
B. catch
C. make
D. sit
a
little

little
few
50. A.
B.
C.
D. a few
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TRƯỜNG THPT ĐOÀN THƯỢNG

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ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG LẦN 2, NĂM HỌC 2018-2019
Môn: TIẾNG ANH 12
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không tính thời gian giao đề)
Số câu của đề thi: 50 câu – Số trang: 05 trang

- Họ và tên thí sinh: ................................................................................

– Số báo danh : ........................

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction
1. Advertisements on TV (A) is becoming (B) more and more competitive (C) than ever (D) before.
2. To remove stains (A) from permanent press clothing, (B) carefully soaking in cold water (C)
before washing with (D) a regular detergent.

3. The (A) best way for children to learn (B) science is (C) to perform experiments by (D) himself.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
4. We oppose this war, as we would do any other war which created an environmental catastrophe.
A. epidemic
B. disaster
C. convention
D. pollution
5. The overall aim of the book is to help bridge the gap between theory and practice, particularly in
language teaching.
A. construct a bridge
B. increase the understanding
C. minimize the limitations
D. reduce the difference
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.
6. The human brain is ten times the size of a baboon's. It weighs about 1,400 grams.
A. The weight of a baboon's brain is 1,400 grams, ten-fold than that of the human one.
B. The human brain, which weighs about 1,400 grams, is ten times the size of a baboon's.
C. The size of human brain is ten times that of a baboon's which is about 1,400 grams weigh.
D. The size of a baboon's brain is 1,400 grams, ten times that of the human one.
7. "If I were you, I wouldn't read the job advertisement and position description carelessly." Helen
said.
A. Helen advised me on reading the job advertisement and position description carelessly.
B. Helen advised me not to read the job advertisement and position description carelessly.
C. Helen recommended that I take no notice of the job advertisement and position description.
D. I was blamed for not reading the job advertisement and position description carefully by Helen
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best joins each of
the following pairs of sentences in each of the following questions
8. He was very powerful. Nevertheless, he failed to do anything to save his son's life.

A. Powerful as he might be, he could do nothing to save his son's life.
B. He failed to do anything to save his son's life in spite of the fact that he had no power.
C. The failure in saving his son's life was due to his being powerful.
D. In order to save his son's life, he had great power to do anything he could.
9. Tom is a police officer. Otherwise, he would have gone abroad for the last holiday.
A. As a police officer, Tom could go abroad for holiday easily.
B. Tom had gone abroad for the last holiday because he is a police officer.
C. Tom didn't go abroad for the last holiday because he is a police officer.


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D. Tom is a police officer, so he went abroad for the last holiday.
10. You couldn't have made a very good impression on them.
A. It is impossible that the effect you made on them was particularly positive.
B. You seem to have impressed them very unfavourably.
C. Something appears to have made them think you are unsuitable.
D. You should have tried harder to make them think well of you.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in
the position of the main stress in each of the following questions
11. A. perform
B. spirit
C. impress
D. event
12. A. kangaroo
B. Vietnamese
C. engineer
D. technical
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentences that best completes
each of the following exchanges

- Peter: "___________."
13. - Hoa: "Would you mind closing the door?"
A. Yes, I do. You can close it.
B. Don't worry. Go ahead!
Yes,
of
course.
Are
you
tired?
C.
D. No, not at all. I'll do it now.
- Mike: "___________."
14. - Mark: "You stepped on my toes!"
A. Really? I'm so glad.
B. I'm sorry but I mean it.
C. I'm terribly sorry. I didn't mean it.
D. Are you sure? It's understandable.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
15. The species become endangered or extinct for a number of reasons, but the primarily cause is
___________ destruction of habitats by human activities.
A. A
B. X
C. The
D. An
16. A number of young teachers nowadays ___________ themselves to teaching disadvantaged
children.
A. stick
B. give

C. offer
D. devote
17. At the moment, my friend ___________ the book I ___________ to her yesterday and she has
been reading 20 pages of it.
A. has been reading/ have lent
B. is reading/ lent
C. has read/ have lent
D. has been reading/ lent
18. Julia's children are used to ___________ after school every day. They don't have to walk home.
A. picking up
B. pick up
C. being picked up
D. be picked up
The
efforts
for
the
advancement
of
women
have
resulted
___________
several respectively
19.
achievement in women's life and work.
A. in
B. with
C. at
D. for

20. Their company is on the ___________ of bankruptcy.
A. edge
B. verge
C. border
D. rim
21. The university administrations are introducing new measures to ___________ that the enrolment
process runs smoothly.
A. facilitate
B. improve
C. maintain
D. ensure
22. Unable to run the entire 42 kilometers, she decided to drop out of the race, ___________ her a
heat stroke.
A. the fatigue from the intense heat having almost given
B. the fatigue from the intense heat had almost given
C. which the fatigue from the intense heat having almost given
D. the fatigue from the intense heat almost gave
23. She ___________ a big fuss about not having a window seat on the plane.


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A. took
B. had
C. did
D. made
24. In the past few years, this area has become heavily ___________.
A. industry
B. industrialize
C. industrialized

D. industrially
25. ___________ candidates are likely to succeed in job interviews.
A. Self-employed
B. Self-conscious
C. Self-doubt
D. Self-confident
26. Nowadays, it is getting more and more difficult to possess an own house. ___________, much of
new housing is not affordable.
A. Therefore
B. To begin with
C. Mainly
D. Last but not least
27. If I had known the difference, ___________ the more expensive car.
A. would I have bought B. would I buy
C. I would have bought D. would I bought
28. ___________ the age of 21, he was able to gamble in Las Vegas.
A. Reached
B. As he reaching
C. When reached
D. Upon reaching
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word(s) for each of the blanks.
The Netherlands
Welcome to the Netherlands, a tiny country that only extends, at its broadest, 312 km north to
south, and 264 km east to west - (29)_______ the land area increases slightly each year as a result of
continuous land reclamation and drainage. With a lot of heart and much to offer, 'Holland,' as it is
(30)_______ known to most of us abroad - a name stemming from its once most prominent provinces
- has more going on per kilometer than most countries, and more English-speaking natives. You'll be
impressed by its (31)_______ cities and charmed by its countryside and villages, full of contrasts. From
the exciting variety on offer, you could choose a romantic canal boat tour in Amsterdam, a Royal Tour

by coach in The Hague, or a hydrofoil tour around the biggest harbour in the world - Rotterdam. In
season you could visit the dazzling bulb fields, enjoy a full day on a boat, or take a bike tour through
the pancake-flat countryside spiced with windmills. The possibilities are countless and the nationwide
tourist office, which is on hand to give you information and help you (32)_______ reservations. You'll
have (33)_______ language problems here, as the Dutch are true linguists and English is spoken here
almost universally.
29. A. although
B. despite
C. in spite of
D. so
30. A. commonly
B. occasionally
C. unusually
D. regularly
31. A. historian
B. historic
C. history
D. historically
32. A. catch
B. sit
C. make
D. do
33. A. few
B. a little
C. little
D. a few
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Biological diversity has become widely recognized as a critical conservation issue only in the
past two decades. The rapid destruction of the tropical rain forests, which are the ecosystems with the

highest known species diversity on Earth, has awakened people to the importance and fragility of
biological diversity. The high rate of species extinctions in these environments is jolting, but it is
important to recognize the significance of biological diversity in all ecosystems. As the human
population continues to expand, it will negatively affect one after another of Earth's ecosystems. In
terrestrial ecosystems and in fringe marine ecosystems (such as wetlands), the most common problem
is habitat destruction. In most situations, the result is irreversible. Now humans are beginning to destroy
marine ecosystems through other types of activities, such as disposal and runoff of poisonous waste; in
less than two centuries, by significantly reducing the variety of species on Earth, they have irrevocably
redirected the course of evolution.
Certainly, there have been periods in Earth's history when mass extinctions have occurred. The
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also been less dramatic extinctions, as when natural competition between species reached an extreme
conclusion. Only 0.01 percent of the species that have lived on Earth have survived to the present, and
it was largely chance that determined which species survived and which died out.
However, nothing has ever equaled the magnitude and speed with which the human species is
altering the physical and chemical world and demolishing the environment. In fact, there is wide
agreement that it is the rate of change humans are inflicting, even more than the changes themselves,
which will lead to biological devastation. Life on Earth has continually been in flux as slow physical
and chemical changes have occurred on Earth, but life needs time to adapt-time for migration and
genetic adaptation within existing species and time for the proliferation of new genetic material and
new species that may be able to survive in new environments.
34. The word "jolting" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. complicated
B. predicted
C. unknown
D. shocking

35. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The variety of species found in tropical rain forests
B. The time required for species to adapt to new environments
C. The cause of the extinction of the dinosaurs
D. The impact of human activities on Earth's ecosystems
36. The author mentions all of the following as examples of the effect of humans on the world's
ecosystems EXCEPT __________.
A. the introduction of new varieties of plant species
B. damage to marine ecosystems
C. destruction of the tropical rain forests
D. habitat destruction in wetlands
37. With which of the following statements would the author be most likely to agree?
A. Technology will provide solutions to problems caused by the destruction of ecosystems.
B. Human influence on ecosystems should not be a factor in determining public policy.
C. The extinction of a few species is an acceptable consequence of human progress.
D. Humans should be more conscious of the influence they have on ecosystems.
38. The author mentions the extinction of the dinosaurs in the 2nd paragraph to emphasize that
_____________.
A. the cause of the dinosaurs' extinction is unknown
B. Earth's climate has changed significantly since the dinosaurs' extinction
C. not all mass extinctions have been caused by human activity
D. actions by humans could not stop the irreversible process of a species' extinction
39. The word "critical" is closest in meaning to__________.
A. interesting
B. complicated
C. essential
D. negative
40. The word "they" in paragraph 1 refers to __________.
A. centuries
B. activities

C. humans
D. ecosystems
41. According to the passage, natural evolutionary change is different from changes caused by
humans in that changes caused by humans __________.
A. are occurring at a much faster rate
B. are reversible
C. affect fewer ecosystems
D. are less devastating to most species
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
42. They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community.
A. cooperate
B. separate
C. connect
D. put together
43. The clubs meet on the last Thursday of every month in a dilapidated palace.
A. furnished
B. renovated
C. neglected
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
44. A. developed
B. described
C.pronounced
D. dismissed

45. A. country
B. amount
C. founding
D. accountant
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the
dominant language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged around
1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman
invasion of 1066. Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not
extended even as far as two centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a result of
exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work. Thus, small enclaves of
English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world. As these communities
proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking and
diplomacy.
Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is English.
Two thirds of the world's science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology,
advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers. Today there are more than 700
million English users in the world, and over half of these are nonnative speakers, constituting the largest
number of non-native users than any other language in the world.
46. In the first paragraph, the word "emerged" is closest in meaning to____.
A. frequented
B. engaged
C. appeared
D. disappeared
47. What is the main topic of this passage?
A. The French influence on the English Language.
B. The number of non-native users of English.
C. The use of English for science and technology
D. The expansion of English as an international language.

48. Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England?
A. Before 1600
B. After 1600
C. Around 1350
D. In 1066
49. According to the passage, approximately how many non-native users of English are there in the
world today?
A. 700 million
B. half a million
C. 350 million
D. a quarter million
50. According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the
world EXCEPT _________ .
A. the Norman invasion B. missionaries
C. the slave trade
D. colonization
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