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<span class='text_page_counter'>(1)</span>SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 03 trang). ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã Để 563. 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. climb B. subtle C. doubt D. stub Question 2: A. orchard B. scheme C. anchor D. orchestra 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 3: Tom is ambitious. His brother is quite the reverse. A. Although Tom is ambitious, his brother is different. B. Tom is ambitious but his brother is the other. C. Tom is ambitious whereas his brother is quite the reverse. D. Tom is ambitious and his brother is quite the reverse. Question 4: The workers finished their work. They left for home. A. Having to leave for home, the workers finished their work. B. The workers had left for home before finishing their work. C. Having finished their work, the workers left for home. D. The workers left for home before finishing their work. Question 5: Winston Churchill was a great politician and statesman. He also won the Nobel Prize for literature. A. Winston Churchill, a great politician and statesman, also won the Nobel Prize for literature. B. Winston Churchill is a great politician and statesman, and also won the Nobel Prize for literature. C. Winston Churchill is both a great politician and statesman and a winner of Nobel Prize for literature. D. Either Winston Churchill was a great politician and statesman or a winner of Nobel Prize for literature. Question 6: Lewis's fame and fortune was virtually guaranteed by his exploits. Lewis disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. A. Despite he was virtually guaranteed by his exploits, Lewis’ fame and fortune disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. B. His fame and fortune virtually guaranteed by his exploits, Lewis disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. C. In spite of being virtually guaranteed by his exploits, Lewis’ fame and fortune disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. D. Although he was virtually guaranteed by his exploits, Lewis’ fame and fortune disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. 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 from 07 to 14. Marjorie Spackman is a legendary figure in the world of publishing. At the height of her powers, the company she set up ... (7)... sales of over a billion dollars in books and magazines, before she was pushed out by a hostile takeover and amid rumours of alcoholism. Full of Spine ...(8)... her life from its humble beginnings in Queensland, Australia, to wealth and riches as a global businesswoman, with surprising humour. She also has great ...(9)... into an industry which changed immensely over her 50-year career. In one amusing episode she recounts how far she went to persuade a top TV host to ... (10)... one of her books for a reading club. Although Spackman ...(11)... admits her personal life was at times 'chaotic', she claims the boardroom difficulties she suffered were far more ...(12)... to dissent about future policy and the fact she was a woman in a world still dominated by men. This is a fascinating ...(13)... which will undoubtedly ...(14)... to a broad range of readers. [Source: OUTCOMES, Advanced, Student’s Book, Heinle Cengage Learning, 2012] Question 7: A. boasted B. raised C. grew D. increased Question 8: A. centres B. originates C. traces D. treats Question 9: A. findings B. insight C. breakthrough D. impulse Question 10: A. endorse B. recall C. publish D. condone Question 11: A. hopefully B. freely C. desperately D. highly Question 12: A. in B. up C. onto D. down Question 13: A. memory B. souvenir C. memoir D. remembrance Question 14: A. contribute B. spark C. enjoy D. appeal 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. confidential B. uranium C. discovery D. emergency Question 16:A. majesty B. manure C. magnificent D. machine Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 17: C: “Why are they demolishing the building?” ~ D: “…..” A. To protect the habitat for pandas. B. A new hospital is needed here..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(2)</span> C. It’s quite heavy to move. D. Not big enough for two traffic lanes. Question 18: A: “………..” ~ B: “I wish I’d been there.” A. We’ll have the party without you. B. Will you be at the get-together? C. The picnic was awesome! D. The storm damaged our trip. Question 19: S: “Do you think Dad will want something to eat after he gets home from work?” B: “………….” A. We’ll book a table for three at the Sofia’s. B. Of course not. He needs a steam bath. C. No. I’ll ring him back at ten. D. I hope not. He’s sleeping. 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 20: Even though she looks very young, she is twice older than my twenty-year-old sister. A. twenty-year-old B. older than C. Even though D. looks Question 21: Copper comes from seven types of ores that also contain the other materials. A. types B. the other C. also contain D. comes Question 22: Although the danger that he might be injured, Jackson bravely entered the burning house in order to save the youngster. A. Although B. the burning house C. be injured D. youngster Question 23: I would rather that they do not travel during the bad weather but they insist that they must return home today. A. they must return B. do not travel C. the bad weather D. that 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 24: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region. A. fluctuate B. restrain C. remain unstable D. stay unchanged Question 25: Unfortunately, the new software has failed to meet expectations. A. be worth the money B. be invaluable C. be an unsatisfying one D. be useful Question 26: She thinks they look down on her because she didn't go to university. A. show up B. look forward to C. play up to D. look up to 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 from 27 to 32. Can the school you go to make a massive difference to your life? This is the question that a TV company wanted to answer, so they ran an experiment. They paid for a 14-year-old boy who constantly got into trouble and was thrown out of his South London school to go to an exclusive £15,000 a year boarding school. The experiment was a second chance for 14-year-old Ryan Bell. He had never had the opportunities that his new classmates at Downside School had. When he was asked if he might have trouble getting used to a "smart and posh" new school, he simply said, "Don't worry about me looking like a person with no friends, all 14-year-old guys are the same - we like cars and girls! I'm certain I won't have any problems." Ryan's first year at his new school was a definite success. He was coming top in Latin and got into the rugby team, where he was one of the best. His mother was really proud - she hoped her son would never have the problems with money she had. His father had left them both when Ryan was a baby. His mother had always done her best, but admitted she couldn't give Ryan the best start in life. Now Ryan started talking about going to university and a possible career as a TV director. At his old school, Ryan's teachers used to say he was always causing problems but at his new school Ryan got on very well with the other students. His teachers said he would get through his GCSE exams easily. There were a few small problems, but at first they weren't considered too serious. The first one was when Ryan returned home for the holidays and was caught doing graffiti. It was bad, but the school blamed his friends at home for encouraging him to do it and said it would be unfair to expect Ryan to "transform overnight". They were less tolerant of the second incident - Ryan took another boy's mobile phone and even though it was apparently a joke, he was not allowed to attend school for a week. After returning to the school which he was enjoying being part of, Ryan went into the nearest town one evening with some of his friends. At the local disco, he lost his temper and hit another boy in the face. The incident reflected badly on the school's reputation as the police were called. Because Ryan had already been in trouble and the regulations were the same for everyone, he had to be thrown out of school. This decision was cruel, though the teachers believed his aggression and wrongdoings were caused by his previous experiences. Everyone agrees that Ryan was doing very well and even though he failed to complete his education at Downside School, he progressed a long way educationally and emotionally. Question 27: At Downside School…. A. all students have to follow the same rules. B. some students are treated differently. C. a few students have too much freedom. D. students are not allowed to go to discos. Question 28: Ryan's new teachers …. A. expected him to change at once. B. didn't punish him in any way. C. never tried to justify his manners. D. blamed his past for his behaviour. Question 29: Ryan's mother …. A. offered him the best she could. B. expected Ryan to go to university. C. never had financial problems. D. didn't like the experiment. Question 30: The aim of the experiment was to...…..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(3)</span> A. check how good Downside School was. B. find out if the choice of a school matters. C. help a young boy get out of trouble at school. D. show Ryan what an exclusive school was like. Question 31: Ryan …. A. was worried about making friends. B. thought he might have some problems. C. was optimistic about joining the school. D. wanted his mother to be proud of him. Question 32: The author of the text…. A. encourages the readers to change school. B. shows how a school can motivate students. C. describes the role of family background. D. criticises the whole experiment. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 33: We are confident that the future is in our hands. A. feeling certain that something will happen B. sharing ideas in public C. pessimistic about it D. expressing ourselves Question 34: Juan Manuel Santos was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2016 for his resolute efforts to bring the country's more than 50-year-long civil war to an end. A. certain B. original C. sure D. determined Question 35: Schooling is compulsory for all English children from the age of 5 to 16. A. fee-paying B. optional C. mandatory D. free of charge Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 47. Question 36: The small historical centre, which is very run-down, …..back 300 years. A. retrieves B. goes C. dates D. draws Question 37: Sometimes, when there is a project, Dad doesn’t come home…..very late at night. A. for B. until C. by D. so Question 38: Domestic chores will no longer be a burden…..the inventions of labour-saving devices. A. owing to B. thanks to C. due to D. according to Question 39: At the heart of the book lies the ……that men and women communicate in fundamentally different way. A. item B. idea C. point D. notion Question 40: As soon as the supplies arrive, they will be……to the starving people in the flooded areas. A. attributed B. contributed C. distributed D. submitted Question 41: Don’t be late for the interview, …...people will think you are a disorganized person. A. lest B. unless C. so D. otherwise Question 42: The local adminstrators are recruiting more officers to…..the poorer parts of the city. A. devastate B. police C. demolish D. construct Question 43: In academic terms, folklore means stories that are repeated by different individuals and that ……variations over time. A. undergo B. modify C. bring up D. re-edit Question 44: Whenever problems…… , we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly. A. break off B. come up C. arrive in D. put up Question 45: To prepare for the 22nd SEA Games, Vietnam…..an intensive programme for its athletes. A. carried on B. carried out C. set on D. put up Question 46: Vietnam won their first…..Olympic gold medal when Hoàng Xuân Vinh won the men's 10 m air pistol on 6 August, 2016. A. ever B. whole C. entire D. always Question 47: The houses are crumbling and there are lots of derelict buildings, which seem to have been …….altogether. A. empty B. abandoned C. vacant D. void 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 48: Dad joined the company in 2010 and soon later was promoted to the CEO. A. Promoted to the CEO in 2010, Dad joined the company soon later. B. Dad was promoted to the CEO in 2010 and joined the company later. C. Joining the company in 2010, Dad was soon was promoted to the CEO. D. Dad worked as a CEO and had a promotion in 2010. Question 49: The sooner children realize the importance of the Inernet, the more they’ll enjoy learning English. A. As soon as children realize the importance of Internet, they enjoy learning English. B. No sooner do children realize the importance of Internet than they enjoy learning English. C. Children realize the importance of the Internet when they enjoy learning English. D. Realizing the importance of the Internet at an early age, they’ll enjoy learning English better. Question 50: Dad and Mum shows no interest in football. A. Neither Dad nor Mum are interested in football. B. Dad as well as Mum likes football. C. Neither Dad nor Mum is interested in football. D. Both Dad and Mum finds football not interesting..

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<span class='text_page_counter'>(5)</span> SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 03 trang). ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã Để 712. 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. climb B. subtle C. stub D. doubt Question 2: A. orchard B. scheme C. anchor D. orchestra 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 3: A. manure B. magnificent C. machine D. majesty Question 4: A. uranium B. confidential C. discovery D. emergency Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 5: The workers finished their work. They left for home. A. Having to leave for home, the workers finished their work. B. The workers left for home before finishing their work. C. The workers had left for home before finishing their work. D. Having finished their work, the workers left for home. Question 6: Lewis's fame and fortune was virtually guaranteed by his exploits. Lewis disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. A. Despite he was virtually guaranteed by his exploits, Lewis’ fame and fortune disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. B. In spite of being virtually guaranteed by his exploits, Lewis’ fame and fortune disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. C. His fame and fortune virtually guaranteed by his exploits, Lewis disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. D. Although he was virtually guaranteed by his exploits, Lewis’ fame and fortune disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. Question 7: Tom is ambitious. His brother is quite the reverse. A. Tom is ambitious whereas his brother is quite the reverse. B. Tom is ambitious and his brother is quite the reverse. C. Although Tom is ambitious, his brother is different. D. Tom is ambitious but his brother is the other. Question 8: Winston Churchill was a great politician and statesman. He also won the Nobel Prize for literature. A. Winston Churchill, a great politician and statesman, also won the Nobel Prize for literature. B. Winston Churchill is both a great politician and statesman and a winner of Nobel Prize for literature. C. Either Winston Churchill was a great politician and statesman or a winner of Nobel Prize for literature. D. Winston Churchill is a great politician and statesman, and also won the Nobel Prize for literature. 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 from 09 to 14. Can the school you go to make a massive difference to your life? This is the question that a TV company wanted to answer, so they ran an experiment. They paid for a 14-year-old boy who constantly got into trouble and was thrown out of his South London school to go to an exclusive £15,000 a year boarding school. The experiment was a second chance for 14-year-old Ryan Bell. He had never had the opportunities that his new classmates at Downside School had. When he was asked if he might have trouble getting used to a "smart and posh" new school, he simply said, "Don't worry about me looking like a person with no friends, all 14-year-old guys are the same - we like cars and girls! I'm certain I won't have any problems." Ryan's first year at his new school was a definite success. He was coming top in Latin and got into the rugby team, where he was one of the best. His mother was really proud - she hoped her son would never have the problems with money she had. His father had left them both when Ryan was a baby. His mother had always done her best, but admitted she couldn't give Ryan the best start in life. Now Ryan started talking about going to university and a possible career as a TV director. At his old school, Ryan's teachers used to say he was always causing problems but at his new school Ryan got on very well with the other students. His teachers said he would get through his GCSE exams easily. There were a few small problems, but at first they weren't considered too serious. The first one was when Ryan returned home for the holidays and was caught doing graffiti. It was bad, but the school blamed his friends at home for encouraging him to do it and said it would be unfair to expect Ryan to "transform overnight". They were less tolerant of the second incident - Ryan took another boy's mobile phone and even though it was apparently a joke, he was not allowed to attend school for a week. After returning to the school which he was enjoying being part of, Ryan went into the nearest town one evening with some of his friends. At the local disco, he lost his temper and hit another boy in the face. The incident reflected badly on the school's reputation as the police were called. Because Ryan had already been in trouble and the regulations were the same for everyone, he had to be thrown out of school..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(6)</span> This decision was cruel, though the teachers believed his aggression and wrongdoings were caused by his previous experiences. Everyone agrees that Ryan was doing very well and even though he failed to complete his education at Downside School, he progressed a long way educationally and emotionally. Question 9: Ryan's mother …. A. offered him the best she could. B. didn't like the experiment. C. never had financial problems. D. expected Ryan to go to university. Question 10: At Downside School…. A. students are not allowed to go to discos. B. all students have to follow the same rules. C. a few students have too much freedom. D. some students are treated differently. Question 11: The aim of the experiment was to...…. A. show Ryan what an exclusive school was like. B. find out if the choice of a school matters. C. check how good Downside School was. D. help a young boy get out of trouble at school. Question 12: Ryan …. A. thought he might have some problems. B. wanted his mother to be proud of him. C. was worried about making friends. D. was optimistic about joining the school. Question 13: Ryan's new teachers …. A. expected him to change at once. B. never tried to justify his manners. C. didn't punish him in any way. D. blamed his past for his behaviour. Question 14: The author of the text…. A. encourages the readers to change school. B. criticises the whole experiment. C. shows how a school can motivate students. D. describes the role of family background. 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 15: Copper comes from seven types of ores that also contain the other materials. A. comes B. types C. the other D. also contain Question 16: Although the danger that he might be injured, Jackson bravely entered the burning house in order to save the youngster. A. Although B. youngster C. the burning house D. be injured Question 17: I would rather that they do not travel during the bad weather but they insist that they must return home today. A. they must return B. the bad weather C. that D. do not travel Question 18: Even though she looks very young, she is twice older than my twenty-year-old sister. A. Even though B. looks C. older than D. twenty-year-old Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 19: A: “………..” ~ B: “I wish I’d been there.” A. Will you be at the get-together? B. We’ll have the party without you. C. The picnic was awesome! D. The storm damaged our trip. Question 20: C: “Why are they demolishing the building?” ~ D: “…..” A. To protect the habitat for pandas. B. It’s quite heavy to move. C. A new hospital is needed here. D. Not big enough for two traffic lanes. Question 21: S: “Do you think Dad will want something to eat after he gets home from work?” B: “………….” A. We’ll book a table for three at the Sofia’s. B. Of course not. He needs a steam bath. C. I hope not. He’s sleeping. D. No. I’ll ring him back at ten. 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 22: Unfortunately, the new software has failed to meet expectations. A. be worth the money B. be invaluable C. be useful D. be an unsatisfying one Question 23: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region. A. restrain B. stay unchanged C. remain unstable D. fluctuate Question 24: She thinks they look down on her because she didn't go to university. A. play up to B. look forward to C. show up D. look up to Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 25: We are confident that the future is in our hands. A. sharing ideas in public B. feeling certain that something will happen C. pessimistic about it D. expressing ourselves Question 26: Juan Manuel Santos was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2016 for his resolute efforts to bring the country's more than 50-year-long civil war to an end. A. certain B. sure C. determined D. original Question 27: Schooling is compulsory for all English children from the age of 5 to 16. A. optional B. mandatory C. fee-paying D. free of charge.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(7)</span> 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 from 28 to 35. Marjorie Spackman is a legendary figure in the world of publishing. At the height of her powers, the company she set up ... (28)... sales of over a billion dollars in books and magazines, before she was pushed out by a hostile takeover and amid rumours of alcoholism. Full of Spine ...(29)... her life from its humble beginnings in Queensland, Australia, to wealth and riches as a global businesswoman, with surprising humour. She also has great ...(30)... into an industry which changed immensely over her 50-year career. In one amusing episode she recounts how far she went to persuade a top TV host to ... (31)... one of her books for a reading club. Although Spackman ...(32)... admits her personal life was at times 'chaotic', she claims the boardroom difficulties she suffered were far more ...(33)... to dissent about future policy and the fact she was a woman in a world still dominated by men. This is a fascinating ...(34)... which will undoubtedly ...(35)... to a broad range of readers. [Source: OUTCOMES, Advanced, Student’s Book, Heinle Cengage Learning, 2012] Question 28: A. grew B. increased C. raised D. boasted Question 29: A. treats B. centres C. traces D. originates Question 30: A. breakthrough B. findings C. insight D. impulse Question 31: A. publish B. condone C. endorse D. recall Question 32: A. highly B. hopefully C. desperately D. freely Question 33: A. onto B. down C. up D. in Question 34: A. memory B. memoir C. remembrance D. souvenir Question 35: A. enjoy B. contribute C. appeal D. spark Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 47. Question 36: Vietnam won their first…..Olympic gold medal when Hoàng Xuân Vinh won the men's 10 m air pistol on 6 August, 2016. A. always B. entire C. whole D. ever Question 37: The houses are crumbling and there are lots of derelict buildings, which seem to have been …….altogether. A. vacant B. void C. empty D. abandoned Question 38: Domestic chores will no longer be a burden…..the inventions of labour-saving devices. A. due to B. according to C. owing to D. thanks to Question 39: In academic terms, folklore means stories that are repeated by different individuals and that……variations over time. A. modify B. re-edit C. bring up D. undergo Question 40: Don’t be late for the interview, …...people will think you are a disorganized person. A. otherwise B. so C. lest D. unless Question 41: To prepare for the 22nd SEA Games, Vietnam…..an intensive programme for its athletes. A. carried out B. put up C. carried on D. set on Question 42: The local adminstrators are recruiting more officers to…..the poorer parts of the city. A. devastate B. police C. construct D. demolish Question 43: At the heart of the book lies the ……that men and women communicate in fundamentally different way. A. idea B. point C. notion D. item Question 44: As soon as the supplies arrive, they will be……to the starving people in the flooded areas. A. attributed B. distributed C. contributed D. submitted Question 45: Whenever problems…… , we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly. A. arrive in B. come up C. break off D. put up Question 46: Sometimes, when there is a project, Dad doesn’t come home…..very late at night. A. by B. so C. until D. for Question 47: The small historical centre, which is very run-down, …..back 300 years. A. goes B. draws C. retrieves D. dates 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 48: Dad joined the company in 2010 and soon later was promoted to the CEO. A. Dad was promoted to the CEO in 2010 and joined the company later. B. Joining the company in 2010, Dad was soon was promoted to the CEO. C. Promoted to the CEO in 2010, Dad joined the company soon later. D. Dad worked as a CEO and had a promotion in 2010. Question 49: The sooner children realize the importance of the Inernet, the more they’ll enjoy learning English. A. As soon as children realize the importance of Internet, they enjoy learning English. B. Children realize the importance of the Internet when they enjoy learning English. C. No sooner do children realize the importance of Internet than they enjoy learning English. D. Realizing the importance of the Internet at an early age, they’ll enjoy learning English better. Question 50: Dad and Mum shows no interest in football. A. Neither Dad nor Mum are interested in football. B. Both Dad and Mum finds football not interesting..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(8)</span> C. Dad as well as Mum likes football. D. Neither Dad nor Mum is interested in football.. The End.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(9)</span> SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 03 trang). ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã Để 269. 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. orchestra B. orchard C. scheme D. anchor Question 2: A. subtle B. doubt C. climb D. stub Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 03 to 14. Question 3: The houses are crumbling and there are lots of derelict buildings, which seem to have been …….altogether. A. vacant B. void C. empty D. abandoned Question 4: Domestic chores will no longer be a burden…..the inventions of labour-saving devices. A. according to B. due to C. owing to D. thanks to Question 5: As soon as the supplies arrive, they will be……to the starving people in the flooded areas. A. attributed B. contributed C. distributed D. submitted Question 6: The local adminstrators are recruiting more officers to…..the poorer parts of the city. A. devastate B. demolish C. construct D. police Question 7: Vietnam won their first…..Olympic gold medal when Hoàng Xuân Vinh won the men's 10 m air pistol on 6 August, 2016. A. always B. whole C. entire D. ever Question 8: Don’t be late for the interview, …...people will think you are a disorganized person. A. lest B. so C. otherwise D. unless Question 9: To prepare for the 22nd SEA Games, Vietnam…..an intensive programme for its athletes. A. set on B. carried on C. carried out D. put up Question 10: At the heart of the book lies the ……that men and women communicate in fundamentally different way. A. item B. idea C. point D. notion Question 11: Sometimes, when there is a project, Dad doesn’t come home…..very late at night. A. until B. so C. for D. by Question 12: Whenever problems…… , we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly. A. arrive in B. put up C. come up D. break off Question 13: In academic terms, folklore means stories that are repeated by different individuals and that ……variations over time. A. bring up B. re-edit C. modify D. undergo Question 14: The small historical centre, which is very run-down, …..back 300 years. A. dates B. retrieves C. draws D. goes Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 15: Juan Manuel Santos was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2016 for his resolute efforts to bring the country's more than 50-year-long civil war to an end. A. original B. determined C. sure D. certain Question 16: Schooling is compulsory for all English children from the age of 5 to 16. A. free of charge B. optional C. fee-paying D. mandatory Question 17: We are confident that the future is in our hands. A. sharing ideas in public B. expressing ourselves C. feeling certain that something will happen D. pessimistic about it 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 from 18 to 25. Marjorie Spackman is a legendary figure in the world of publishing. At the height of her powers, the company she set up ... (18)... sales of over a billion dollars in books and magazines, before she was pushed out by a hostile takeover and amid rumours of alcoholism. Full of Spine ...(19)... her life from its humble beginnings in Queensland, Australia, to wealth and riches as a global businesswoman, with surprising humour. She also has great ...(20)... into an industry which changed immensely over her 50-year career. In one amusing episode she recounts how far she went to persuade a top TV host to ... (21)... one of her books for a reading club. Although Spackman ...(22)... admits her personal life was at times 'chaotic', she claims the boardroom difficulties she suffered were far more ...(23)... to dissent about future policy and the fact she was a woman in a world still dominated by men. This is a fascinating ...(24)... which will undoubtedly ...(25)... to a broad range of readers. [Source: OUTCOMES, Advanced, Student’s Book, Heinle Cengage Learning, 2012] Question 18: A. boasted B. grew C. increased D. raised Question 19: A. originates B. traces C. centres D. treats Question 20: A. findings B. impulse C. insight D. breakthrough Question 21: A. condone B. publish C. recall D. endorse Question 22: A. desperately B. highly C. freely D. hopefully.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(10)</span> Question 23: A. in B. onto C. down D. up Question 24: A. souvenir B. remembrance C. memory D. memoir Question 25: A. enjoy B. appeal C. contribute D. spark 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 26: A. confidential B. emergency C. uranium D. discovery Question 27: A. manure B. majesty C. magnificent D. machine 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 28: She thinks they look down on her because she didn't go to university. A. play up to B. look forward to C. show up D. look up to Question 29: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region. A. restrain B. remain unstable C. stay unchanged D. fluctuate Question 30: Unfortunately, the new software has failed to meet expectations. A. be invaluable B. be worth the money C. be useful D. be an unsatisfying one 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 31: Dad and Mum shows no interest in football. A. Both Dad and Mum finds football not interesting. B. Dad as well as Mum likes football. C. Neither Dad nor Mum is interested in football. D. Neither Dad nor Mum are interested in football. Question 32: Dad joined the company in 2010 and soon later was promoted to the CEO. A. Dad worked as a CEO and had a promotion in 2010. B. Dad was promoted to the CEO in 2010 and joined the company later. C. Joining the company in 2010, Dad was soon was promoted to the CEO. D. Promoted to the CEO in 2010, Dad joined the company soon later. Question 33: The sooner children realize the importance of the Inernet, the more they’ll enjoy learning English. A. Children realize the importance of the Internet when they enjoy learning English. B. Realizing the importance of the Internet at an early age, they’ll enjoy learning English better. C. No sooner do children realize the importance of Internet than they enjoy learning English. D. As soon as children realize the importance of Internet, they enjoy learning English. 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 34: Tom is ambitious. His brother is quite the reverse. A. Tom is ambitious but his brother is the other. B. Tom is ambitious whereas his brother is quite the reverse. C. Tom is ambitious and his brother is quite the reverse. D. Although Tom is ambitious, his brother is different. Question 35: The workers finished their work. They left for home. A. Having finished their work, the workers left for home. B. Having to leave for home, the workers finished their work. C. The workers left for home before finishing their work. D. The workers had left for home before finishing their work. Question 36: Winston Churchill was a great politician and statesman. He also won the Nobel Prize for literature. A. Either Winston Churchill was a great politician and statesman or a winner of Nobel Prize for literature. B. Winston Churchill, a great politician and statesman, also won the Nobel Prize for literature. C. Winston Churchill is a great politician and statesman, and also won the Nobel Prize for literature. D. Winston Churchill is both a great politician and statesman and a winner of Nobel Prize for literature. Question 37: Lewis's fame and fortune was virtually guaranteed by his exploits. Lewis disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. A. In spite of being virtually guaranteed by his exploits, Lewis’ fame and fortune disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. B. Although he was virtually guaranteed by his exploits, Lewis’ fame and fortune disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. C. His fame and fortune virtually guaranteed by his exploits, Lewis disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. D. Despite he was virtually guaranteed by his exploits, Lewis’ fame and fortune disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(11)</span> 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 from 38 to 43. Can the school you go to make a massive difference to your life? This is the question that a TV company wanted to answer, so they ran an experiment. They paid for a 14-year-old boy who constantly got into trouble and was thrown out of his South London school to go to an exclusive £15,000 a year boarding school. The experiment was a second chance for 14-year-old Ryan Bell. He had never had the opportunities that his new classmates at Downside School had. When he was asked if he might have trouble getting used to a "smart and posh" new school, he simply said, "Don't worry about me looking like a person with no friends, all 14-year-old guys are the same - we like cars and girls! I'm certain I won't have any problems." Ryan's first year at his new school was a definite success. He was coming top in Latin and got into the rugby team, where he was one of the best. His mother was really proud - she hoped her son would never have the problems with money she had. His father had left them both when Ryan was a baby. His mother had always done her best, but admitted she couldn't give Ryan the best start in life. Now Ryan started talking about going to university and a possible career as a TV director. At his old school, Ryan's teachers used to say he was always causing problems but at his new school Ryan got on very well with the other students. His teachers said he would get through his GCSE exams easily. There were a few small problems, but at first they weren't considered too serious. The first one was when Ryan returned home for the holidays and was caught doing graffiti. It was bad, but the school blamed his friends at home for encouraging him to do it and said it would be unfair to expect Ryan to "transform overnight". They were less tolerant of the second incident - Ryan took another boy's mobile phone and even though it was apparently a joke, he was not allowed to attend school for a week. After returning to the school which he was enjoying being part of, Ryan went into the nearest town one evening with some of his friends. At the local disco, he lost his temper and hit another boy in the face. The incident reflected badly on the school's reputation as the police were called. Because Ryan had already been in trouble and the regulations were the same for everyone, he had to be thrown out of school. This decision was cruel, though the teachers believed his aggression and wrongdoings were caused by his previous experiences. Everyone agrees that Ryan was doing very well and even though he failed to complete his education at Downside School, he progressed a long way educationally and emotionally. Question 38: The aim of the experiment was to...…. A. find out if the choice of a school matters. B. check how good Downside School was. C. help a young boy get out of trouble at school. D. show Ryan what an exclusive school was like. Question 39: Ryan's mother …. A. expected Ryan to go to university. B. didn't like the experiment. C. never had financial problems. D. offered him the best she could. Question 40: At Downside School…. A. a few students have too much freedom. B. students are not allowed to go to discos. C. some students are treated differently. D. all students have to follow the same rules. Question 41: Ryan's new teachers …. A. never tried to justify his manners. B. expected him to change at once. C. didn't punish him in any way. D. blamed his past for his behaviour. Question 42: Ryan …. A. wanted his mother to be proud of him. B. thought he might have some problems. C. was worried about making friends. D. was optimistic about joining the school. Question 43: The author of the text…. A. encourages the readers to change school. B. shows how a school can motivate students. C. criticises the whole experiment. D. describes the role of family background. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 44: A: “………..” ~ B: “I wish I’d been there.” A. Will you be at the get-together? B. The storm damaged our trip. C. The picnic was awesome! D. We’ll have the party without you. Question 45: S: “Do you think Dad will want something to eat after he gets home from work?” B: “………….” A. We’ll book a table for three at the Sofia’s. B. Of course not. He needs a steam bath. C. I hope not. He’s sleeping. D. No. I’ll ring him back at ten. Question 46: C: “Why are they demolishing the building?” ~ D: “…..” A. A new hospital is needed here. B. It’s quite heavy to move. C. Not big enough for two traffic lanes. D. To protect the habitat for pandas. 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 47: I would rather that they do not travel during the bad weather but they insist that they must return home today. A. the bad weather B. they must return C. do not travel D. that Question 48: Although the danger that he might be injured, Jackson bravely entered the burning house in order to save the youngster. A. be injured B. Although C. youngster D. the burning house.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(12)</span> Question 49: Even though she looks very young, she is twice older than my twenty-year-old sister. A. Even though B. older than C. looks D. twenty-year-old Question 50: Copper comes from seven types of ores that also contain the other materials. A. the other B. comes C. also contain D. types. The End.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(13)</span> SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 03 trang). ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã Để 875. 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: Unfortunately, the new software has failed to meet expectations. A. be worth the money B. be an unsatisfying one C. be useful D. be invaluable Question 2: She thinks they look down on her because she didn't go to university. A. play up to B. look forward to C. look up to D. show up Question 3: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region. A. stay unchanged B. restrain C. fluctuate D. remain unstable 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 4: A. magnificent B. majesty C. manure D. machine Question 5: A. confidential B. discovery C. uranium D. emergency 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 from 06 to 13. Marjorie Spackman is a legendary figure in the world of publishing. At the height of her powers, the company she set up ... (6)... sales of over a billion dollars in books and magazines, before she was pushed out by a hostile takeover and amid rumours of alcoholism. Full of Spine ...(7)... her life from its humble beginnings in Queensland, Australia, to wealth and riches as a global businesswoman, with surprising humour. She also has great ...(8)... into an industry which changed immensely over her 50-year career. In one amusing episode she recounts how far she went to persuade a top TV host to ... (9)... one of her books for a reading club. Although Spackman ...(10)... admits her personal life was at times 'chaotic', she claims the boardroom difficulties she suffered were far more ...(11)... to dissent about future policy and the fact she was a woman in a world still dominated by men. This is a fascinating ...(12)... which will undoubtedly ...(13)... to a broad range of readers. [Source: OUTCOMES, Advanced, Student’s Book, Heinle Cengage Learning, 2012] Question 6: A. boasted B. increased C. raised D. grew Question 7: A. traces B. centres C. originates D. treats Question 8: A. impulse B. insight C. breakthrough D. findings Question 9: A. endorse B. recall C. condone D. publish Question 10: A. highly B. hopefully C. desperately D. freely Question 11: A. onto B. up C. down D. in Question 12: A. souvenir B. memory C. memoir D. remembrance Question 13: A. spark B. enjoy C. contribute D. appeal 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 14: I would rather that they do not travel during the bad weather but they insist that they must return home today. A. do not travel B. that C. they must return D. the bad weather Question 15: Even though she looks very young, she is twice older than my twenty-year-old sister. A. older than B. Even though C. twenty-year-old D. looks Question 16: Although the danger that he might be injured, Jackson bravely entered the burning house in order to save the youngster. A. be injured B. Although C. youngster D. the burning house Question 17: Copper comes from seven types of ores that also contain the other materials. A. the other B. types C. also contain D. comes Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 18: A: “………..” ~ B: “I wish I’d been there.” A. We’ll have the party without you. B. The picnic was awesome! C. Will you be at the get-together? D. The storm damaged our trip. Question 19: S: “Do you think Dad will want something to eat after he gets home from work?” B: “………….” A. Of course not. He needs a steam bath. B. I hope not. He’s sleeping. C. No. I’ll ring him back at ten. D. We’ll book a table for three at the Sofia’s. Question 20: C: “Why are they demolishing the building?” ~ D: “…..” A. Not big enough for two traffic lanes. B. It’s quite heavy to move. C. A new hospital is needed here. D. To protect the habitat for pandas. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(14)</span> Question 21: Juan Manuel Santos was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2016 for his resolute efforts to bring the country's more than 50-year-long civil war to an end. A. original B. certain C. sure D. determined Question 22: We are confident that the future is in our hands. A. sharing ideas in public B. feeling certain that something will happen C. expressing ourselves D. pessimistic about it Question 23: Schooling is compulsory for all English children from the age of 5 to 16. A. optional B. mandatory C. free of charge D. fee-paying 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 24: Tom is ambitious. His brother is quite the reverse. A. Tom is ambitious and his brother is quite the reverse. B. Tom is ambitious but his brother is the other. C. Although Tom is ambitious, his brother is different. D. Tom is ambitious whereas his brother is quite the reverse. Question 25: Lewis's fame and fortune was virtually guaranteed by his exploits. Lewis disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. A. Despite he was virtually guaranteed by his exploits, Lewis’ fame and fortune disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. B. His fame and fortune virtually guaranteed by his exploits, Lewis disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. C. In spite of being virtually guaranteed by his exploits, Lewis’ fame and fortune disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. D. Although he was virtually guaranteed by his exploits, Lewis’ fame and fortune disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. Question 26: The workers finished their work. They left for home. A. The workers had left for home before finishing their work. B. The workers left for home before finishing their work. C. Having finished their work, the workers left for home. D. Having to leave for home, the workers finished their work. Question 27: Winston Churchill was a great politician and statesman. He also won the Nobel Prize for literature. A. Either Winston Churchill was a great politician and statesman or a winner of Nobel Prize for literature. B. Winston Churchill, a great politician and statesman, also won the Nobel Prize for literature. C. Winston Churchill is a great politician and statesman, and also won the Nobel Prize for literature. D. Winston Churchill is both a great politician and statesman and a winner of Nobel Prize for literature. 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 from 28 to 33. Can the school you go to make a massive difference to your life? This is the question that a TV company wanted to answer, so they ran an experiment. They paid for a 14-year-old boy who constantly got into trouble and was thrown out of his South London school to go to an exclusive £15,000 a year boarding school. The experiment was a second chance for 14-year-old Ryan Bell. He had never had the opportunities that his new classmates at Downside School had. When he was asked if he might have trouble getting used to a "smart and posh" new school, he simply said, "Don't worry about me looking like a person with no friends, all 14-year-old guys are the same - we like cars and girls! I'm certain I won't have any problems." Ryan's first year at his new school was a definite success. He was coming top in Latin and got into the rugby team, where he was one of the best. His mother was really proud - she hoped her son would never have the problems with money she had. His father had left them both when Ryan was a baby. His mother had always done her best, but admitted she couldn't give Ryan the best start in life. Now Ryan started talking about going to university and a possible career as a TV director. At his old school, Ryan's teachers used to say he was always causing problems but at his new school Ryan got on very well with the other students. His teachers said he would get through his GCSE exams easily. There were a few small problems, but at first they weren't considered too serious. The first one was when Ryan returned home for the holidays and was caught doing graffiti. It was bad, but the school blamed his friends at home for encouraging him to do it and said it would be unfair to expect Ryan to "transform overnight". They were less tolerant of the second incident - Ryan took another boy's mobile phone and even though it was apparently a joke, he was not allowed to attend school for a week. After returning to the school which he was enjoying being part of, Ryan went into the nearest town one evening with some of his friends. At the local disco, he lost his temper and hit another boy in the face. The incident reflected badly on the school's reputation as the police were called. Because Ryan had already been in trouble and the regulations were the same for everyone, he had to be thrown out of school. This decision was cruel, though the teachers believed his aggression and wrongdoings were caused by his previous experiences. Everyone agrees that Ryan was doing very well and even though he failed to complete his education at Downside School, he progressed a long way educationally and emotionally. Question 28: At Downside School…. A. all students have to follow the same rules. B. some students are treated differently. C. students are not allowed to go to discos. D. a few students have too much freedom..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(15)</span> Question 29: Ryan …. A. was worried about making friends. B. wanted his mother to be proud of him. C. was optimistic about joining the school. D. thought he might have some problems. Question 30: The aim of the experiment was to...…. A. find out if the choice of a school matters. B. check how good Downside School was. C. help a young boy get out of trouble at school. D. show Ryan what an exclusive school was like. Question 31: Ryan's new teachers …. A. expected him to change at once. B. didn't punish him in any way. C. blamed his past for his behaviour. D. never tried to justify his manners. Question 32: Ryan's mother …. A. expected Ryan to go to university. B. offered him the best she could. C. didn't like the experiment. D. never had financial problems. Question 33: The author of the text…. A. shows how a school can motivate students. B. encourages the readers to change school. C. describes the role of family background. D. criticises the whole experiment. 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 34: A. doubt B. subtle C. stub D. climb Question 35: A. orchard B. orchestra C. scheme D. anchor Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 47. Question 36: Vietnam won their first…..Olympic gold medal when Hoàng Xuân Vinh won the men's 10 m air pistol on 6 August, 2016. A. ever B. always C. whole D. entire Question 37: In academic terms, folklore means stories that are repeated by different individuals and that ……variations over time. A. bring up B. modify C. undergo D. re-edit Question 38: The local adminstrators are recruiting more officers to…..the poorer parts of the city. A. construct B. demolish C. devastate D. police Question 39: Domestic chores will no longer be a burden…..the inventions of labour-saving devices. A. due to B. thanks to C. owing to D. according to Question 40: Whenever problems…… , we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly. A. put up B. break off C. come up D. arrive in Question 41: To prepare for the 22nd SEA Games, Vietnam…..an intensive programme for its athletes. A. put up B. set on C. carried on D. carried out Question 42: As soon as the supplies arrive, they will be……to the starving people in the flooded areas. A. submitted B. contributed C. attributed D. distributed Question 43: Don’t be late for the interview, …...people will think you are a disorganized person. A. so B. unless C. lest D. otherwise Question 44: Sometimes, when there is a project, Dad doesn’t come home…..very late at night. A. so B. until C. for D. by Question 45: The small historical centre, which is very run-down, …..back 300 years. A. draws B. retrieves C. dates D. goes Question 46: The houses are crumbling and there are lots of derelict buildings, which seem to have been…….altogether. A. void B. empty C. vacant D. abandoned Question 47: At the heart of the book lies the ……that men and women communicate in fundamentally different way. A. notion B. item C. point D. idea 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 48: The sooner children realize the importance of the Inernet, the more they’ll enjoy learning English. A. Children realize the importance of the Internet when they enjoy learning English. B. No sooner do children realize the importance of Internet than they enjoy learning English. C. As soon as children realize the importance of Internet, they enjoy learning English. D. Realizing the importance of the Internet at an early age, they’ll enjoy learning English better. Question 49: Dad joined the company in 2010 and soon later was promoted to the CEO. A. Promoted to the CEO in 2010, Dad joined the company soon later. B. Dad worked as a CEO and had a promotion in 2010. C. Joining the company in 2010, Dad was soon was promoted to the CEO. D. Dad was promoted to the CEO in 2010 and joined the company later. Question 50: Dad and Mum shows no interest in football. A. Both Dad and Mum finds football not interesting..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(16)</span> B. Neither Dad nor Mum are interested in football. C. Dad as well as Mum likes football. D. Neither Dad nor Mum is interested in football.. The End.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(17)</span> SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 03 trang). ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã Để 882. 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. doubt B. climb C. stub D. subtle Question 2: A. scheme B. orchard C. orchestra D. anchor 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 from 03 to 10. Marjorie Spackman is a legendary figure in the world of publishing. At the height of her powers, the company she set up ... (3)... sales of over a billion dollars in books and magazines, before she was pushed out by a hostile takeover and amid rumours of alcoholism. Full of Spine ...(4)... her life from its humble beginnings in Queensland, Australia, to wealth and riches as a global businesswoman, with surprising humour. She also has great ...(5)... into an industry which changed immensely over her 50-year career. In one amusing episode she recounts how far she went to persuade a top TV host to ... (6)... one of her books for a reading club. Although Spackman ...(7)... admits her personal life was at times 'chaotic', she claims the boardroom difficulties she suffered were far more ...(8)... to dissent about future policy and the fact she was a woman in a world still dominated by men. This is a fascinating ...(9)... which will undoubtedly ...(10)... to a broad range of readers. [Source: OUTCOMES, Advanced, Student’s Book, Heinle Cengage Learning, 2012] Question 3: A. increased B. grew C. boasted D. raised Question 4: A. treats B. traces C. centres D. originates Question 5: A. insight B. breakthrough C. impulse D. findings Question 6: A. recall B. endorse C. publish D. condone Question 7: A. freely B. hopefully C. desperately D. highly Question 8: A. down B. in C. onto D. up Question 9: A. memoir B. remembrance C. souvenir D. memory Question 10: A. spark B. appeal C. contribute D. enjoy Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 11: Schooling is compulsory for all English children from the age of 5 to 16. A. mandatory B. fee-paying C. free of charge D. optional Question 12: We are confident that the future is in our hands. A. pessimistic about it B. expressing ourselves C. feeling certain that something will happen D. sharing ideas in public Question 13: Juan Manuel Santos was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2016 for his resolute efforts to bring the country's more than 50-year-long civil war to an end. A. certain B. sure C. determined D. original 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 14: Copper comes from seven types of ores that also contain the other materials. A. comes B. also contain C. the other D. types Question 15: Even though she looks very young, she is twice older than my twenty-year-old sister. A. older than B. looks C. twenty-year-old D. Even though Question 16: I would rather that they do not travel during the bad weather but they insist that they must return home today. A. that B. they must return C. the bad weather D. do not travel Question 17: Although the danger that he might be injured, Jackson bravely entered the burning house in order to save the youngster. A. the burning house B. Although C. youngster D. be injured 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 18: Lewis's fame and fortune was virtually guaranteed by his exploits. Lewis disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. A. In spite of being virtually guaranteed by his exploits, Lewis’ fame and fortune disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. B. His fame and fortune virtually guaranteed by his exploits, Lewis disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. C. Despite he was virtually guaranteed by his exploits, Lewis’ fame and fortune disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. D. Although he was virtually guaranteed by his exploits, Lewis’ fame and fortune disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(18)</span> Question 19: Tom is ambitious. His brother is quite the reverse. A. Tom is ambitious whereas his brother is quite the reverse. B. Tom is ambitious but his brother is the other. C. Although Tom is ambitious, his brother is different. D. Tom is ambitious and his brother is quite the reverse. Question 20: Winston Churchill was a great politician and statesman. He also won the Nobel Prize for literature. A. Either Winston Churchill was a great politician and statesman or a winner of Nobel Prize for literature. B. Winston Churchill is both a great politician and statesman and a winner of Nobel Prize for literature. C. Winston Churchill is a great politician and statesman, and also won the Nobel Prize for literature. D. Winston Churchill, a great politician and statesman, also won the Nobel Prize for literature. Question 21: The workers finished their work. They left for home. A. Having finished their work, the workers left for home. B. The workers had left for home before finishing their work. C. The workers left for home before finishing their work. D. Having to leave for home, the workers finished their work. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 22 to 33. Question 22: To prepare for the 22nd SEA Games, Vietnam…..an intensive programme for its athletes. A. set on B. carried out C. carried on D. put up Question 23: Whenever problems…… , we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly. A. break off B. arrive in C. come up D. put up Question 24: Don’t be late for the interview, …...people will think you are a disorganized person. A. so B. unless C. lest D. otherwise Question 25: Domestic chores will no longer be a burden…..the inventions of labour-saving devices. A. owing to B. due to C. according to D. thanks to Question 26: Vietnam won their first…..Olympic gold medal when Hoàng Xuân Vinh won the men's 10 m air pistol on 6 August, 2016. A. always B. entire C. whole D. ever Question 27: As soon as the supplies arrive, they will be……to the starving people in the flooded areas. A. attributed B. contributed C. submitted D. distributed Question 28: The houses are crumbling and there are lots of derelict buildings, which seem to have been …….altogether. A. void B. empty C. abandoned D. vacant Question 29: Sometimes, when there is a project, Dad doesn’t come home…..very late at night. A. for B. until C. by D. so Question 30: The local adminstrators are recruiting more officers to…..the poorer parts of the city. A. devastate B. construct C. demolish D. police Question 31: At the heart of the book lies the ……that men and women communicate in fundamentally different way. A. idea B. item C. point D. notion Question 32: In academic terms, folklore means stories that are repeated by different individuals and that ……variations over time. A. undergo B. re-edit C. modify D. bring up Question 33: The small historical centre, which is very run-down, …..back 300 years. A. goes B. dates C. draws D. retrieves Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 34: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region. A. restrain B. stay unchanged C. remain unstable D. fluctuate Question 35: Unfortunately, the new software has failed to meet expectations. A. be an unsatisfying one B. be invaluable C. be useful D. be worth the money Question 36: She thinks they look down on her because she didn't go to university. A. look forward to B. play up to C. look up to D. show 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 from 37 to 42. Can the school you go to make a massive difference to your life? This is the question that a TV company wanted to answer, so they ran an experiment. They paid for a 14-year-old boy who constantly got into trouble and was thrown out of his South London school to go to an exclusive £15,000 a year boarding school. The experiment was a second chance for 14-year-old Ryan Bell. He had never had the opportunities that his new classmates at Downside School had. When he was asked if he might have trouble getting used to a "smart and posh" new school, he simply said, "Don't worry about me looking like a person with no friends, all 14-year-old guys are the same - we like cars and girls! I'm certain I won't have any problems." Ryan's first year at his new school was a definite success. He was coming top in Latin and got into the rugby team, where he was one of the best. His mother was really proud - she hoped her son would never have the problems with money she had..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(19)</span> His father had left them both when Ryan was a baby. His mother had always done her best, but admitted she couldn't give Ryan the best start in life. Now Ryan started talking about going to university and a possible career as a TV director. At his old school, Ryan's teachers used to say he was always causing problems but at his new school Ryan got on very well with the other students. His teachers said he would get through his GCSE exams easily. There were a few small problems, but at first they weren't considered too serious. The first one was when Ryan returned home for the holidays and was caught doing graffiti. It was bad, but the school blamed his friends at home for encouraging him to do it and said it would be unfair to expect Ryan to "transform overnight". They were less tolerant of the second incident - Ryan took another boy's mobile phone and even though it was apparently a joke, he was not allowed to attend school for a week. After returning to the school which he was enjoying being part of, Ryan went into the nearest town one evening with some of his friends. At the local disco, he lost his temper and hit another boy in the face. The incident reflected badly on the school's reputation as the police were called. Because Ryan had already been in trouble and the regulations were the same for everyone, he had to be thrown out of school. This decision was cruel, though the teachers believed his aggression and wrongdoings were caused by his previous experiences. Everyone agrees that Ryan was doing very well and even though he failed to complete his education at Downside School, he progressed a long way educationally and emotionally. Question 37: Ryan …. A. thought he might have some problems. B. was optimistic about joining the school. C. was worried about making friends. D. wanted his mother to be proud of him. Question 38: The aim of the experiment was to...…. A. help a young boy get out of trouble at school. B. show Ryan what an exclusive school was like. C. find out if the choice of a school matters. D. check how good Downside School was. Question 39: The author of the text…. A. shows how a school can motivate students. B. describes the role of family background. C. encourages the readers to change school. D. criticises the whole experiment. Question 40: Ryan's new teachers …. A. blamed his past for his behaviour. B. didn't punish him in any way. C. expected him to change at once. D. never tried to justify his manners. Question 41: At Downside School…. A. all students have to follow the same rules. B. students are not allowed to go to discos. C. a few students have too much freedom. D. some students are treated differently. Question 42: Ryan's mother …. A. offered him the best she could. B. expected Ryan to go to university. C. never had financial problems. D. didn't like the experiment. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 43: S: “Do you think Dad will want something to eat after he gets home from work?” B: “………….” A. No. I’ll ring him back at ten. B. I hope not. He’s sleeping. C. Of course not. He needs a steam bath. D. We’ll book a table for three at the Sofia’s. Question 44: A: “………..” ~ B: “I wish I’d been there.” A. The picnic was awesome! B. We’ll have the party without you. C. Will you be at the get-together? D. The storm damaged our trip. Question 45: C: “Why are they demolishing the building?” ~ D: “…..” A. To protect the habitat for pandas. B. A new hospital is needed here. C. Not big enough for two traffic lanes. D. It’s quite heavy to move. 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 46: A. uranium B. discovery C. confidential D. emergency Question 47: A. manure B. machine C. majesty D. magnificent 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 48: Dad joined the company in 2010 and soon later was promoted to the CEO. A. Dad worked as a CEO and had a promotion in 2010. B. Promoted to the CEO in 2010, Dad joined the company soon later. C. Joining the company in 2010, Dad was soon was promoted to the CEO. D. Dad was promoted to the CEO in 2010 and joined the company later. Question 49: Dad and Mum shows no interest in football. A. Neither Dad nor Mum is interested in football. B. Both Dad and Mum finds football not interesting. C. Dad as well as Mum likes football. D. Neither Dad nor Mum are interested in football. Question 50: The sooner children realize the importance of the Inernet, the more they’ll enjoy learning English. A. Children realize the importance of the Internet when they enjoy learning English..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(20)</span> B. As soon as children realize the importance of Internet, they enjoy learning English. C. No sooner do children realize the importance of Internet than they enjoy learning English. D. Realizing the importance of the Internet at an early age, they’ll enjoy learning English better.. The End.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(21)</span> SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 03 trang). ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề. Mã Để 354. 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 1: Tom is ambitious. His brother is quite the reverse. A. Tom is ambitious and his brother is quite the reverse. B. Tom is ambitious whereas his brother is quite the reverse. C. Tom is ambitious but his brother is the other. D. Although Tom is ambitious, his brother is different. Question 2: Lewis's fame and fortune was virtually guaranteed by his exploits. Lewis disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. A. Although he was virtually guaranteed by his exploits, Lewis’ fame and fortune disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. B. In spite of being virtually guaranteed by his exploits, Lewis’ fame and fortune disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. C. His fame and fortune virtually guaranteed by his exploits, Lewis disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. D. Despite he was virtually guaranteed by his exploits, Lewis’ fame and fortune disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. Question 3: The workers finished their work. They left for home. A. The workers had left for home before finishing their work. B. Having to leave for home, the workers finished their work. C. Having finished their work, the workers left for home. D. The workers left for home before finishing their work. Question 4: Winston Churchill was a great politician and statesman. He also won the Nobel Prize for literature. A. Winston Churchill is both a great politician and statesman and a winner of Nobel Prize for literature. B. Either Winston Churchill was a great politician and statesman or a winner of Nobel Prize for literature. C. Winston Churchill, a great politician and statesman, also won the Nobel Prize for literature. D. Winston Churchill is a great politician and statesman, and also won the Nobel Prize for literature. 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 5: A. manure B. magnificent C. machine D. majesty Question 6: A. uranium B. discovery C. emergency D. confidential 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 7: Unfortunately, the new software has failed to meet expectations. A. be invaluable B. be an unsatisfying one C. be useful D. be worth the money Question 8: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region. A. restrain B. remain unstable C. fluctuate D. stay unchanged Question 9: She thinks they look down on her because she didn't go to university. A. look up to B. play up to C. look forward to D. show up Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 10: C: “Why are they demolishing the building?” ~ D: “…..” A. To protect the habitat for pandas. B. It’s quite heavy to move. C. Not big enough for two traffic lanes. D. A new hospital is needed here. Question 11: A: “………..” ~ B: “I wish I’d been there.” A. We’ll have the party without you. B. The storm damaged our trip. C. Will you be at the get-together? D. The picnic was awesome! Question 12: S: “Do you think Dad will want something to eat after he gets home from work?” B: “………….” A. No. I’ll ring him back at ten. B. I hope not. He’s sleeping. C. Of course not. He needs a steam bath. D. We’ll book a table for three at the Sofia’s. 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 13: Although the danger that he might be injured, Jackson bravely entered the burning house in order to save the youngster. A. the burning house B. youngster C. Although D. be injured Question 14: Even though she looks very young, she is twice older than my twenty-year-old sister. A. looks B. older than C. Even though D. twenty-year-old.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(22)</span> Question 15: I would rather that they do not travel during the bad weather but they insist that they must return home today. A. the bad weather B. they must return C. do not travel D. that Question 16: Copper comes from seven types of ores that also contain the other materials. A. types B. comes C. also contain D. the other Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 17: Juan Manuel Santos was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2016 for his resolute efforts to bring the country's more than 50-year-long civil war to an end. A. original B. determined C. sure D. certain Question 18: Schooling is compulsory for all English children from the age of 5 to 16. A. mandatory B. fee-paying C. free of charge D. optional Question 19: We are confident that the future is in our hands. A. sharing ideas in public B. expressing ourselves C. feeling certain that something will happen D. pessimistic about it 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 from 20 to 27. Marjorie Spackman is a legendary figure in the world of publishing. At the height of her powers, the company she set up ... (20)... sales of over a billion dollars in books and magazines, before she was pushed out by a hostile takeover and amid rumours of alcoholism. Full of Spine ...(21)... her life from its humble beginnings in Queensland, Australia, to wealth and riches as a global businesswoman, with surprising humour. She also has great ...(22)... into an industry which changed immensely over her 50-year career. In one amusing episode she recounts how far she went to persuade a top TV host to ... (23)... one of her books for a reading club. Although Spackman ...(24)... admits her personal life was at times 'chaotic', she claims the boardroom difficulties she suffered were far more ...(25)... to dissent about future policy and the fact she was a woman in a world still dominated by men. This is a fascinating ...(26)... which will undoubtedly ...(27)... to a broad range of readers. [Source: OUTCOMES, Advanced, Student’s Book, Heinle Cengage Learning, 2012] Question 20: A. increased B. grew C. boasted D. raised Question 21: A. treats B. originates C. traces D. centres Question 22: A. insight B. breakthrough C. impulse D. findings Question 23: A. recall B. publish C. endorse D. condone Question 24: A. highly B. freely C. hopefully D. desperately Question 25: A. down B. onto C. up D. in Question 26: A. souvenir B. memoir C. memory D. remembrance Question 27: A. contribute B. enjoy C. appeal D. spark 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 28: A. climb B. stub C. doubt D. subtle Question 29: A. anchor B. scheme C. orchestra D. orchard 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 from 30 to 35. Can the school you go to make a massive difference to your life? This is the question that a TV company wanted to answer, so they ran an experiment. They paid for a 14-year-old boy who constantly got into trouble and was thrown out of his South London school to go to an exclusive £15,000 a year boarding school. The experiment was a second chance for 14-year-old Ryan Bell. He had never had the opportunities that his new classmates at Downside School had. When he was asked if he might have trouble getting used to a "smart and posh" new school, he simply said, "Don't worry about me looking like a person with no friends, all 14-year-old guys are the same - we like cars and girls! I'm certain I won't have any problems." Ryan's first year at his new school was a definite success. He was coming top in Latin and got into the rugby team, where he was one of the best. His mother was really proud - she hoped her son would never have the problems with money she had. His father had left them both when Ryan was a baby. His mother had always done her best, but admitted she couldn't give Ryan the best start in life. Now Ryan started talking about going to university and a possible career as a TV director. At his old school, Ryan's teachers used to say he was always causing problems but at his new school Ryan got on very well with the other students. His teachers said he would get through his GCSE exams easily. There were a few small problems, but at first they weren't considered too serious. The first one was when Ryan returned home for the holidays and was caught doing graffiti. It was bad, but the school blamed his friends at home for encouraging him to do it and said it would be unfair to expect Ryan to "transform overnight". They were less tolerant of the second incident - Ryan took another boy's mobile phone and even though it was apparently a joke, he was not allowed to attend school for a week. After returning to the school which he was enjoying being part of, Ryan went into the nearest town one evening with some of his friends. At the local disco, he lost his temper and hit another boy in the face. The incident reflected badly on the school's reputation as the police were called. Because Ryan had already been in trouble and the regulations were the same for everyone, he had to be thrown out of school. This decision was cruel, though the teachers believed his aggression and wrongdoings were caused by his previous experiences. Everyone agrees that Ryan was doing very well and even though he failed to complete his education at Downside School, he progressed a long way educationally and emotionally..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(23)</span> Question 30: The aim of the experiment was to...…. A. check how good Downside School was. B. show Ryan what an exclusive school was like. C. help a young boy get out of trouble at school. D. find out if the choice of a school matters. Question 31: At Downside School…. A. a few students have too much freedom. B. all students have to follow the same rules. C. some students are treated differently. D. students are not allowed to go to discos. Question 32: The author of the text…. A. describes the role of family background. B. encourages the readers to change school. C. shows how a school can motivate students. D. criticises the whole experiment. Question 33: Ryan's new teachers …. A. blamed his past for his behaviour. B. expected him to change at once. C. didn't punish him in any way. D. never tried to justify his manners. Question 34: Ryan's mother …. A. didn't like the experiment. B. offered him the best she could. C. expected Ryan to go to university. D. never had financial problems. Question 35: Ryan …. A. wanted his mother to be proud of him. B. thought he might have some problems. C. was worried about making friends. D. was optimistic about joining the school. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 47. Question 36: Vietnam won their first…..Olympic gold medal when Hoàng Xuân Vinh won the men's 10 m air pistol on 6 August, 2016. A. whole B. ever C. entire D. always Question 37: Don’t be late for the interview, …...people will think you are a disorganized person. A. lest B. otherwise C. unless D. so Question 38: Domestic chores will no longer be a burden…..the inventions of labour-saving devices. A. due to B. owing to C. thanks to D. according to Question 39: At the heart of the book lies the ……that men and women communicate in fundamentally different way. A. item B. point C. notion D. idea Question 40: The houses are crumbling and there are lots of derelict buildings, which seem to have been …….altogether. A. abandoned B. vacant C. void D. empty Question 41: Sometimes, when there is a project, Dad doesn’t come home…..very late at night. A. by B. so C. for D. until Question 42: In academic terms, folklore means stories that are repeated by different individuals and that ……variations over time. A. re-edit B. modify C. bring up D. undergo Question 43: The small historical centre, which is very run-down, …..back 300 years. A. draws B. dates C. goes D. retrieves Question 44: As soon as the supplies arrive, they will be……to the starving people in the flooded areas. A. submitted B. distributed C. attributed D. contributed Question 45: Whenever problems…… , we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly. A. come up B. arrive in C. break off D. put up Question 46: To prepare for the 22nd SEA Games, Vietnam…..an intensive programme for its athletes. A. put up B. carried on C. carried out D. set on Question 47: The local adminstrators are recruiting more officers to…..the poorer parts of the city. A. police B. devastate C. demolish D. construct 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 48: The sooner children realize the importance of the Inernet, the more they’ll enjoy learning English. A. Children realize the importance of the Internet when they enjoy learning English. B. No sooner do children realize the importance of Internet than they enjoy learning English. C. As soon as children realize the importance of Internet, they enjoy learning English. D. Realizing the importance of the Internet at an early age, they’ll enjoy learning English better. Question 49: Dad joined the company in 2010 and soon later was promoted to the CEO. A. Dad worked as a CEO and had a promotion in 2010. B. Dad was promoted to the CEO in 2010 and joined the company later. C. Promoted to the CEO in 2010, Dad joined the company soon later. D. Joining the company in 2010, Dad was soon was promoted to the CEO. Question 50: Dad and Mum shows no interest in football. A. Both Dad and Mum finds football not interesting. B. Neither Dad nor Mum are interested in football. C. Dad as well as Mum likes football. D. Neither Dad nor Mum is interested in football..

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<span class='text_page_counter'>(25)</span> SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 03 trang). ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã Để 567. 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. orchard B. anchor C. scheme D. orchestra Question 2: A. climb B. subtle C. stub D. doubt 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 3: A. confidential B. discovery C. uranium D. emergency Question 4: A. magnificent B. majesty C. machine D. manure 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 from 05 to 12. Marjorie Spackman is a legendary figure in the world of publishing. At the height of her powers, the company she set up ... (5)... sales of over a billion dollars in books and magazines, before she was pushed out by a hostile takeover and amid rumours of alcoholism. Full of Spine ...(6)... her life from its humble beginnings in Queensland, Australia, to wealth and riches as a global businesswoman, with surprising humour. She also has great ...(7)... into an industry which changed immensely over her 50-year career. In one amusing episode she recounts how far she went to persuade a top TV host to ... (8)... one of her books for a reading club. Although Spackman ...(9)... admits her personal life was at times 'chaotic', she claims the boardroom difficulties she suffered were far more ...(10)... to dissent about future policy and the fact she was a woman in a world still dominated by men. This is a fascinating ...(11)... which will undoubtedly ...(12)... to a broad range of readers. [Source: OUTCOMES, Advanced, Student’s Book, Heinle Cengage Learning, 2012] Question 5: A. boasted B. grew C. increased D. raised Question 6: A. traces B. centres C. treats D. originates Question 7: A. findings B. breakthrough C. impulse D. insight Question 8: A. publish B. recall C. condone D. endorse Question 9: A. freely B. hopefully C. highly D. desperately Question 10: A. in B. up C. down D. onto Question 11: A. remembrance B. memory C. memoir D. souvenir Question 12: A. enjoy B. contribute C. spark D. appeal 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 13: Copper comes from seven types of ores that also contain the other materials. A. also contain B. the other C. comes D. types Question 14: Although the danger that he might be injured, Jackson bravely entered the burning house in order to save the youngster. A. youngster B. be injured C. the burning house D. Although Question 15: Even though she looks very young, she is twice older than my twenty-year-old sister. A. Even though B. looks C. twenty-year-old D. older than [as old as] Question 16: I would rather that they do not travel during the bad weather but they insist that they must return home today. A. they must return B. do not travel C. that D. the bad weather Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. Question 17: A: “………..” ~ B: “I wish I’d been there.” A. Will you be at the get-together? B. The picnic was awesome! C. We’ll have the party without you. D. The storm damaged our trip. Question 18: C: “Why are they demolishing the building?” ~ D: “…..” A. Not big enough for two traffic lanes. B. It’s quite heavy to move. C. A new hospital is needed here. D. To protect the habitat for pandas. Question 19: S: “Do you think Dad will want something to eat after he gets home from work?” B: “………….” A. We’ll book a table for three at the Sofia’s. B. No. I’ll ring him back at ten. C. Of course not. He needs a steam bath. D. I hope not. He’s sleeping. 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 20: She thinks they look down on her because she didn't go to university. A. show up B. look forward to C. look up to D. play up to Question 21: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region. A. stay unchanged B. restrain C. remain unstable D. fluctuate Question 22: Unfortunately, the new software has failed to meet expectations..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(26)</span> A. be invaluable B. be useful C. be an unsatisfying one D. be worth the money 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 23: Tom is ambitious. His brother is quite the reverse. A. Tom is ambitious but his brother is the other. B. Tom is ambitious whereas his brother is quite the reverse. C. Tom is ambitious and his brother is quite the reverse. D. Although Tom is ambitious, his brother is different. Question 24: The workers finished their work. They left for home. A. The workers left for home before finishing their work. B. Having finished their work, the workers left for home. C. The workers had left for home before finishing their work. D. Having to leave for home, the workers finished their work. Question 25: Lewis's fame and fortune was virtually guaranteed by his exploits. Lewis disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. A. In spite of being virtually guaranteed by his exploits, Lewis’ fame and fortune disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. B. His fame and fortune virtually guaranteed by his exploits, Lewis disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. C. Although he was virtually guaranteed by his exploits, Lewis’ fame and fortune disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. D. Despite he was virtually guaranteed by his exploits, Lewis’ fame and fortune disappointed the entire world by inexplicably failing to publish his journals. Question 26: Winston Churchill was a great politician and statesman. He also won the Nobel Prize for literature. A. Winston Churchill is both a great politician and statesman and a winner of Nobel Prize for literature. B. Winston Churchill is a great politician and statesman, and also won the Nobel Prize for literature. C. Either Winston Churchill was a great politician and statesman or a winner of Nobel Prize for literature. D. Winston Churchill, a great politician and statesman, also won the Nobel Prize for literature. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 27: Juan Manuel Santos was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2016 for his resolute efforts to bring the country's more than 50-year-long civil war to an end. A. determined B. sure C. original D. certain Question 28: We are confident that the future is in our hands. A. expressing ourselves B. sharing ideas in public C. feeling certain that something will happen D. pessimistic about it Question 29: Schooling is compulsory for all English children from the age of 5 to 16. A. optional B. fee-paying C. free of charge D. mandatory 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 from 30 to 35. Can the school you go to make a massive difference to your life? This is the question that a TV company wanted to answer, so they ran an experiment. They paid for a 14-year-old boy who constantly got into trouble and was thrown out of his South London school to go to an exclusive £15,000 a year boarding school. The experiment was a second chance for 14-year-old Ryan Bell. He had never had the opportunities that his new classmates at Downside School had. When he was asked if he might have trouble getting used to a "smart and posh" new school, he simply said, "Don't worry about me looking like a person with no friends, all 14-year-old guys are the same - we like cars and girls! I'm certain I won't have any problems." Ryan's first year at his new school was a definite success. He was coming top in Latin and got into the rugby team, where he was one of the best. His mother was really proud - she hoped her son would never have the problems with money she had. His father had left them both when Ryan was a baby. His mother had always done her best, but admitted she couldn't give Ryan the best start in life. Now Ryan started talking about going to university and a possible career as a TV director. At his old school, Ryan's teachers used to say he was always causing problems but at his new school Ryan got on very well with the other students. His teachers said he would get through his GCSE exams easily. There were a few small problems, but at first they weren't considered too serious. The first one was when Ryan returned home for the holidays and was caught doing graffiti. It was bad, but the school blamed his friends at home for encouraging him to do it and said it would be unfair to expect Ryan to "transform overnight". They were less tolerant of the second incident - Ryan took another boy's mobile phone and even though it was apparently a joke, he was not allowed to attend school for a week. After returning to the school which he was enjoying being part of, Ryan went into the nearest town one evening with some of his friends. At the local disco, he lost his temper and hit another boy in the face. The incident reflected badly on the school's reputation as the police were called. Because Ryan had already been in trouble and the regulations were the same for everyone, he had to be thrown out of school. This decision was cruel, though the teachers believed his aggression and wrongdoings were caused by his previous experiences. Everyone agrees that Ryan was doing very well and even though he failed to complete his education at Downside School, he progressed a long way educationally and emotionally..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(27)</span> Question 30: The aim of the experiment was to...…. A. find out if the choice of a school matters. B. show Ryan what an exclusive school was like. C. help a young boy get out of trouble at school. D. check how good Downside School was. Question 31: Ryan's mother …. A. never had financial problems. B. expected Ryan to go to university. C. didn't like the experiment. D. offered him the best she could. Question 32: Ryan's new teachers …. A. expected him to change at once. B. never tried to justify his manners. C. didn't punish him in any way. D. blamed his past for his behaviour. Question 33: The author of the text…. A. describes the role of family background. B. shows how a school can motivate students. C. encourages the readers to change school. D. criticises the whole experiment. Question 34: Ryan …. A. thought he might have some problems. B. wanted his mother to be proud of him. C. was worried about making friends. D. was optimistic about joining the school. Question 35: At Downside School…. A. some students are treated differently. B. students are not allowed to go to discos. C. all students have to follow the same rules. D. a few students have too much freedom. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 47. Question 36: Vietnam won their first…..Olympic gold medal when Hoàng Xuân Vinh won the men's 10 m air pistol on 6 August, 2016. A. entire B. always C. whole D. ever Question 37: The small historical centre, which is very run-down, …..back 300 years. A. draws B. retrieves C. goes D. dates Question 38: Don’t be late for the interview, …...people will think you are a disorganized person. A. so B. otherwise C. unless D. lest Question 39: Domestic chores will no longer be a burden…..the inventions of labour-saving devices. A. thanks to B. owing to C. due to D. according to Question 40: At the heart of the book lies the ……that men and women communicate in fundamentally different way. A. point B. notion C. idea D. item Question 41: As soon as the supplies arrive, they will be……to the starving people in the flooded areas. A. contributed B. submitted C. attributed D. distributed Question 42: The houses are crumbling and there are lots of derelict buildings, which seem to have been …….altogether. A. empty B. abandoned C. void D. vacant Question 43: To prepare for the 22nd SEA Games, Vietnam…..an intensive programme for its athletes. A. carried on B. carried out C. put up D. set on Question 44: Sometimes, when there is a project, Dad doesn’t come home…..very late at night. A. so B. until C. by D. for Question 45: Whenever problems…… , we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly. A. come up B. arrive in C. break off D. put up Question 46: The local adminstrators are recruiting more officers to…..the poorer parts of the city. A. construct B. demolish C. devastate D. police [the verb] Question 47: In academic terms, folklore means stories that are repeated by different individuals and that ……variations over time. A. modify B. bring up C. re-edit D. undergo 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 48: The sooner children realize the importance of the Inernet, the more they’ll enjoy learning English. A. Realizing the importance of the Internet at an early age, they’ll enjoy learning English better. B. As soon as children realize the importance of Internet, they enjoy learning English. C. Children realize the importance of the Internet when they enjoy learning English. D. No sooner do children realize the importance of Internet than they enjoy learning English. Question 49: Dad and Mum shows no interest in football. A. Neither Dad nor Mum is interested in football. B. Both Dad and Mum finds football not interesting. C. Neither Dad nor Mum are interested in football. D. Dad as well as Mum likes football. Question 50: Dad joined the company in 2010 and soon later was promoted to the CEO. A. Promoted to the CEO in 2010, Dad joined the company soon later. B. Joining the company in 2010, Dad was soon was promoted to the CEO. C. Dad was promoted to the CEO in 2010 and joined the company later. D. Dad worked as a CEO and had a promotion in 2010..

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