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<span class='text_page_counter'>(1)</span>SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) Mark(s). ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 153 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……….. 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. physics B. reserve C. hesitate D. basic Question 2:A. defeated B. finished C. developed D. looked Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 3: W " hy don’t we go out for dinner tonight?"said Jim. A. Jim promised to go out for dinner that night. B. Jim refused to go out for dinner that night. C. Jim suggested going out for dinner that night. D. Jim denied going out for dinner that night. Question 4: The candidate was offered the job because of his excellent answers. A. The job was offered to the candidate although he couldn’t answer the questions. B. If it hadn’t been for the candidate’s excellent answers, he couldn’t have got the job. C. Because it was such a good job, the candidate tried to answer the questions excellently. D. The candidate answered the questions so excellently that he might get the job. Question 5: I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John. A. John might have been very surprised to receive my letter. B. John must have been very surprised to receive my letter. C. John must be very surprised to receive my letter. D. John might be very surprised to receive my letter. 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 6: Scuba diving is usually carried out in the ocean in that people can explore the underwater world. A. that B. explore C. is D. out Question 7: The number of students attending English courses at our university are increasing. A. attending B. at C. students D. are Question 8: To be successful in an interview, you should control the feeling of pressure and making a good impression on the interviewer. A. on B. making C. control D. successful Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. Question 9: My sister is a very diligent student. She works very hard at every subject. A. helpful B. clever C. studious D. practical Question 10: The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job. A. help B. employ C. make D. allow 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 11: Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read. ~ Hana: "The book is really interesting and educational." ~ Jenifer: "......" A. I’d love it. B. Don’t mention it. C. That’s nice of you to say so. D. I couldn’t agree more. Question 12: Susan accidentally stepped on Denise’s foot. ~ Susan: "Oops! I’m sorry, Denise." ~ Denise: "......" A. It’s alright. B. It’s nonsense. C. You shouldn’t do that. D. You are welcome. 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 13:A. determine B. furniture C. departure D. endanger Question 14:A. forget B. bamboo C. channel D. deserve Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 15: For the last 20 years, we......significant changes in the world of science and technology..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(2)</span> A. witnessed B. have witnessed C. witness D. are witnessing Question 16: Terry is a very imaginative boy. He always comes......interesting ideas. A. up with B. in for C. down on D. out of Question 17: Women in some parts of the world are still struggling for......job opportunities to men. A. equal B. legal C. various D. suitable Question 18: Housewives find it easier to do domestic chores thanks to......invention of labour-saving devices. A. an B. some C. the D. a Question 19: Her fiancé is said......from Harvard University five years ago. A. to be graduated B. to have graduated C. being graduated D. having graduated Question 20: Ms Brown asked me......in my class. A. there were how many students B. how many students there were C. how many students were there D. were there how many students Question 21: They are always......of what their children do. A. support B. supporting C. supportive D. supportively Question 22: Air pollution is getting......serious in big cities in the world. A. most and most B. more and more C. the more and the more D. the most and the most Question 23: Many rare and precious species are now......the verge of extinction. A. by B. from C. on D. in Question 24: All nations should......hands to work out a plan to solve the problem of global warming. A. shake B. hold C. join D. lend Question 25: Garvin is......a new computer application to see whether it works. A. trying out B. putting on C. turning up D. looking after Question 26: The manager......his temper with the employees and shouted at them. A. lost B. kept C. had D. took 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 27: Basically, everything is the same; however, there may be some minor changes to the schedule. A. small B. sudden C. big D. gradual Question 28: Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment. A. relaxed about B. busy with C. interested in D. free from 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 29: I didn’t pay attention to the teacher. I failed to understand the lesson. A. Unless I failed to understand the lesson, I would pay attention to the teacher. B. Although I paid attention to the teacher, I failed to understand the lesson. C. I would have understood the lesson if I had failed to pay attention to the teacher. D. I would have understood the lesson if I had paid attention to the teacher. Question 30: Our flight was delayed. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops. A. Although our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops. B. As our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops. C. We have been spending time at the duty-free shops since our flight was delayed. D. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops in case our flight was delayed. 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 31 to 35. The Internet has truly transformed how students do their homework. ...(31)... homework today still means spending time in the library, it’s for a different reason. Rather than using books for research, students today are ...(32)... to the Internet to download enormous amounts of data available online. In the past, students were limited to their school’s ...(33)... of books. In many cases, they got to the school library and found out that someone had already taken the books they needed. Nowadays, such inconvenience can be avoided since the Internet never runs out of information. Students, however, do have to ...(34)... sure that the information they find online is true. Teachers have also benefited from the homework which is done on the Internet. They do not need to carry students’ papers around with them any more. This is because online ...(35)... allow students to electronically upload their homework for their teachers to read and mark. Of course, this also means that students can no longer use the excuse that the dog ate their homework! (Adapted from "Gold Pre-first Exam Maximizer,"by H. Chilton & L. Edwards, 2013, Harlow: Pearson) Question 31:A. But B. Because C. For D. While Question 32:A. looking B. linking C. searching D. connecting Question 33:A. selection B. selectively C. selective D. select Question 34:A. get B. come C. do D. make Question 35:A. structures B. materials C. sources D. systems.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(3)</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 36 to 42. Whales are the largest animals in the world, and the gentlest creatures we know. Although the whale is very huge, it is not hindered at all by its size when it is in the water. Whales have tails that end like flippers. With just a gentle flick, it can propel itself forward. The skin of a whale is so smooth that it does not create any friction that can slow the whale down. A whale’s breathing hole is located on the top of its head, so it can breathe without having to completely push its head out of the water. Whales are protected from the cold seawater by body fat that is called blubber. Whales live in the ocean but, in terms of behaviours, they are more similar to humans than fish. They live in family groups and they even travel in groups when they have to migrate from cooler to warmer waters. The young stay with their parents for as long as fifteen years. Whales are known not to desert the ill or injured members; instead, they cradle them. When whales are in danger, there are people who go to great lengths to help them. One such case occurred in 1988, when three young whales were trapped in the sea. It was close to winter and the sea had begun to freeze over. Whales are mammals that require oxygen from the air, so the frozen ice was a great danger to them. All they had then was a tiny hole in the ice for them to breathe through. Volunteers from all over soon turned up to help these creatures. They cut holes in the ice to provide more breathing holes for the whales. These holes would also serve as guides for the whales so that they could swim to warmer waters. (Adapted from ?reading.comprehension) Question 36: Where is the whale’s breathing hole located? A. On its face B. On its tail C. On its head D. On its back Question 37: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to....... A. warmer waters B. guides C. holes D. the whales Question 38: Whales can move easily in water thanks to their....... A. skin and head B. size and head C. tail and skin D. tail and blubber Question 39: The word "tiny" in paragraph 3 probably means....... A. very small B. very fat C. very deep D. very ugly Question 40: Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage? A. Successful attempts to rescue whales all over the world B. Some remarkable similarities of whales to humans C. Whales as the largest, gentlest but vulnerable creatures D. Whales as the only animals to live in warm water Question 41: According to the passage, why was the frozen ice on the sea surface a danger to whales? A. Because they couldn’t swim in icy cold water. B. Because whales couldn’t breathe without sufficient oxygen. C. Because they couldn’t eat when the weather was too cold. D. Because the water was too cold for them as they were warm-blooded. Question 42: According to paragraph 2, the author mentions all of the following to show that whales "are more similar to humans"EXCEPT....... A. they do not migrate from cooler to warmer waters B. the young stay with their parents for almost fifteen years C. they live in family groups and travel in groups D. they do not desert the ill or injured members 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 43 to 50. It's called 42 - the name taken from the answer to the meaning of life, from the science fiction series The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. 42 was founded by French technology billionaire Xavier Niel, whose backing means there are no tuition fees and accommodation is free. Mr Niel and his co-founders come from the world of technology and start-ups, and they are trying to do to education what Facebook did to communication and Airbnb to accommodation. Students at 42 are given a choice of projects that they might be set in a job as a software engineer - perhaps to design a website or a computer game. They complete a project using resources freely available on the Internet and by seeking help from their fellow students, who work alongside them in a large open-plan room full of computers. Another student will then be randomly assigned to mark their work. The founders claim this method of learning makes up for shortcomings in the traditional education system, which they say encourages students to be passive recipients of knowledge. "Peer-to-peer learning develops students with the confidence to search for solutions by themselves, often in quite creative and ingenious ways." Like in computer games, the students are asked to design and they go up a level by completing a project. They graduate when they reach level 21, which usually takes three to five years. And at the end, there is a certificate but no formal degree. Recent graduates are now working at companies including IBM, Amazon, and Tesla, as well as starting their own firms. "The feedback we have had from employers is that our graduates are more apt to go off and find out information for themselves, rather than asking their supervisors what to do next," says Brittany Bir, chief operating officer of 42 in California and.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(4)</span> a graduate of its sister school in Paris. Ms Bir says 42's graduates will be better able to work with others and discuss and defend their ideas - an important skill in the "real world" of work. "This is particularly important in computer programming, where individuals are notorious for lacking certain human skills," she says. But could 42's model of teacherless learning work in mainstream universities? Brittany Bir admits 42's methods do not suit all students. "It suits individuals who are very disciplined and self-motivated, and who are not scared by having the freedom to work at their own pace," she says. (Adapted from Question 43: According to the passage, 42 is....... A. a tool of virtual communication B. a kind of school C. an innovation in technology D. a type of accommodation Question 44: The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to....... A. resources B. students at 42 C. software engineers D. projects Question 45: The word "notorious" in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by....... A. respectable B. infamous C. memorable D. incompetent Question 46: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. It normally takes 42’s students at least five years to complete their course. B. The founders of 42 share the idea of providing free service on Facebook. C. 42’s peer-to-peer approach promotes active learning and working. D. The students of 42 are required to play computer games during their course. Question 47: According to Ms Bir, 42’s graduates will be able to improve....... A. the skills of giving feedback B. the skills of searching for information C. the skills of teamwork and debating D. the skills of software programming Question 48: The author mentions "to design a website or a computer game"in paragraph 2 to illustrate....... A. a job that a French software engineer always does B. a choice of assignment that students at 42 have to complete C. a free resource available on the Internet D. a help that students at 42 get for their work Question 49: What do 42’s graduates receive on completion of their course? A. a design B. a certificate C. a degree D. a project Question 50: It can be inferred from the passage that....... A. 42’s students have to handle the task assigned without any assistance B. 42 adopts project-based and problem-solving learning methods C. 42 is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities D. all 42’s graduates are employed by world leading technology companies.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(5)</span> SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) Mark(s). ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 365 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……….. 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: Basically, everything is the same; however, there may be some minor changes to the schedule. A. sudden B. gradual C. small D. big Question 2: Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment. A. relaxed about B. busy with C. interested in D. free from Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. Question 3: My sister is a very diligent student. She works very hard at every subject. A. studious B. practical C. clever D. helpful Question 4: The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job. A. help B. employ C. allow D. make 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 5: Scuba diving is usually carried out in the ocean in that people can explore the underwater world. A. out B. that C. is D. explore Question 6: The number of students attending English courses at our university are increasing. A. students B. are C. attending D. at Question 7: To be successful in an interview, you should control the feeling of pressure and making a good impression on the interviewer. A. control B. successful C. on D. making Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 8: For the last 20 years, we......significant changes in the world of science and technology. A. witness B. witnessed C. have witnessed D. are witnessing Question 9: Garvin is......a new computer application to see whether it works. A. trying out B. putting on C. looking after D. turning up Question 10: Air pollution is getting......serious in big cities in the world. A. the more and the more B. the most and the most C. most and most D. more and more Question 11: Her fiancé is said......from Harvard University five years ago. A. to have graduated B. to be graduated C. having graduated D. being graduated Question 12: All nations should......hands to work out a plan to solve the problem of global warming. A. hold B. join C. shake D. lend Question 13: Housewives find it easier to do domestic chores thanks to......invention of labour-saving devices. A. a B. the C. an D. some Question 14: Ms Brown asked me......in my class. A. how many students there were B. were there how many students C. how many students were there D. there were how many students Question 15: Many rare and precious species are now......the verge of extinction. A. from B. by C. in D. on Question 16: Women in some parts of the world are still struggling for......job opportunities to men. A. various B. equal C. legal D. suitable Question 17: The manager......his temper with the employees and shouted at them. A. kept B. had C. took D. lost Question 18: They are always......of what their children do. A. supportively B. supporting C. supportive D. support Question 19: Terry is a very imaginative boy. He always comes......interesting ideas. A. out of B. down on C. up with D. in for 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 20: Susan accidentally stepped on Denise’s foot..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(6)</span> ~ Susan: "Oops! I’m sorry, Denise." ~ Denise: "......" A. You shouldn’t do that. B. It’s nonsense. C. It’s alright. D. You are welcome. Question 21: Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read. ~ Hana: "The book is really interesting and educational." ~ Jenifer: "......" A. I couldn’t agree more. B. That’s nice of you to say so. C. Don’t mention it. D. I’d love 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 22 to 26. The Internet has truly transformed how students do their homework. ...(22)... homework today still means spending time in the library, it’s for a different reason. Rather than using books for research, students today are ...(23)... to the Internet to download enormous amounts of data available online. In the past, students were limited to their school’s ...(24)... of books. In many cases, they got to the school library and found out that someone had already taken the books they needed. Nowadays, such inconvenience can be avoided since the Internet never runs out of information. Students, however, do have to ...(25)... sure that the information they find online is true. Teachers have also benefited from the homework which is done on the Internet. They do not need to carry students’ papers around with them any more. This is because online ...(26)... allow students to electronically upload their homework for their teachers to read and mark. Of course, this also means that students can no longer use the excuse that the dog ate their homework! (Adapted from "Gold Pre-first Exam Maximizer,"by H. Chilton & L. Edwards, 2013, Harlow: Pearson) Question 22:A. While B. Because C. But D. For Question 23:A. connecting B. linking C. searching D. looking Question 24:A. select B. selectively C. selection D. selective Question 25:A. do B. get C. come D. make Question 26:A. structures B. systems C. sources D. materials 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 33. Whales are the largest animals in the world, and the gentlest creatures we know. Although the whale is very huge, it is not hindered at all by its size when it is in the water. Whales have tails that end like flippers. With just a gentle flick, it can propel itself forward. The skin of a whale is so smooth that it does not create any friction that can slow the whale down. A whale’s breathing hole is located on the top of its head, so it can breathe without having to completely push its head out of the water. Whales are protected from the cold seawater by body fat that is called blubber. Whales live in the ocean but, in terms of behaviours, they are more similar to humans than fish. They live in family groups and they even travel in groups when they have to migrate from cooler to warmer waters. The young stay with their parents for as long as fifteen years. Whales are known not to desert the ill or injured members; instead, they cradle them. When whales are in danger, there are people who go to great lengths to help them. One such case occurred in 1988, when three young whales were trapped in the sea. It was close to winter and the sea had begun to freeze over. Whales are mammals that require oxygen from the air, so the frozen ice was a great danger to them. All they had then was a tiny hole in the ice for them to breathe through. Volunteers from all over soon turned up to help these creatures. They cut holes in the ice to provide more breathing holes for the whales. These holes would also serve as guides for the whales so that they could swim to warmer waters. (Adapted from ?reading.comprehension) Question 27: The word "tiny" in paragraph 3 probably means....... A. very ugly B. very deep C. very fat D. very small Question 28: Whales can move easily in water thanks to their....... A. size and head B. tail and skin C. skin and head D. tail and blubber Question 29: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to....... A. warmer waters B. guides C. holes D. the whales Question 30: Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage? A. Some remarkable similarities of whales to humans B. Whales as the largest, gentlest but vulnerable creatures C. Whales as the only animals to live in warm water D. Successful attempts to rescue whales all over the world Question 31: According to the passage, why was the frozen ice on the sea surface a danger to whales? A. Because they couldn’t eat when the weather was too cold. B. Because the water was too cold for them as they were warm-blooded. C. Because they couldn’t swim in icy cold water. D. Because whales couldn’t breathe without sufficient oxygen. Question 32: Where is the whale’s breathing hole located? A. On its back B. On its tail C. On its face D. On its head Question 33: According to paragraph 2, the author mentions all of the following to show that whales "are more similar to humans"EXCEPT........

<span class='text_page_counter'>(7)</span> A. the young stay with their parents for almost fifteen years B. they do not migrate from cooler to warmer waters C. they live in family groups and travel in groups D. they do not desert the ill or injured members 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 34: The candidate was offered the job because of his excellent answers. A. The candidate answered the questions so excellently that he might get the job. B. If it hadn’t been for the candidate’s excellent answers, he couldn’t have got the job. C. Because it was such a good job, the candidate tried to answer the questions excellently. D. The job was offered to the candidate although he couldn’t answer the questions. Question 35: I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John. A. John must have been very surprised to receive my letter. B. John might be very surprised to receive my letter. C. John might have been very surprised to receive my letter. D. John must be very surprised to receive my letter. Question 36: W " hy don’t we go out for dinner tonight?"said Jim. A. Jim promised to go out for dinner that night. B. Jim suggested going out for dinner that night. C. Jim denied going out for dinner that night. D. Jim refused to go out for dinner that night. 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 37:A. basic B. reserve C. physics D. hesitate Question 38:A. developed B. finished C. looked D. defeated 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 39: I didn’t pay attention to the teacher. I failed to understand the lesson. A. Unless I failed to understand the lesson, I would pay attention to the teacher. B. I would have understood the lesson if I had failed to pay attention to the teacher. C. Although I paid attention to the teacher, I failed to understand the lesson. D. I would have understood the lesson if I had paid attention to the teacher. Question 40: Our flight was delayed. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops. A. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops in case our flight was delayed. B. We have been spending time at the duty-free shops since our flight was delayed. C. Although our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops. D. As our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops. 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 41:A. endanger B. departure C. furniture D. determine Question 42:A. forget B. bamboo C. deserve D. channel 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 43 to 50. It's called 42 - the name taken from the answer to the meaning of life, from the science fiction series The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. 42 was founded by French technology billionaire Xavier Niel, whose backing means there are no tuition fees and accommodation is free. Mr Niel and his co-founders come from the world of technology and start-ups, and they are trying to do to education what Facebook did to communication and Airbnb to accommodation. Students at 42 are given a choice of projects that they might be set in a job as a software engineer - perhaps to design a website or a computer game. They complete a project using resources freely available on the Internet and by seeking help from their fellow students, who work alongside them in a large open-plan room full of computers. Another student will then be randomly assigned to mark their work. The founders claim this method of learning makes up for shortcomings in the traditional education system, which they say encourages students to be passive recipients of knowledge. "Peer-to-peer learning develops students with the confidence to search for solutions by themselves, often in quite creative and ingenious ways." Like in computer games, the students are asked to design and they go up a level by completing a project. They graduate when they reach level 21, which usually takes three to five years. And at the end, there is a certificate but no formal degree. Recent graduates are now working at companies including IBM, Amazon, and Tesla, as well as starting their own firms. "The feedback we have had from employers is that our graduates are more apt to go off and find out information for themselves, rather than asking their supervisors what to do next," says Brittany Bir, chief operating officer of 42 in California and.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(8)</span> a graduate of its sister school in Paris. Ms Bir says 42's graduates will be better able to work with others and discuss and defend their ideas - an important skill in the "real world" of work. "This is particularly important in computer programming, where individuals are notorious for lacking certain human skills," she says. But could 42's model of teacherless learning work in mainstream universities? Brittany Bir admits 42's methods do not suit all students. "It suits individuals who are very disciplined and self-motivated, and who are not scared by having the freedom to work at their own pace," she says. (Adapted from Question 43: According to Ms Bir, 42’s graduates will be able to improve....... A. the skills of searching for information B. the skills of teamwork and debating C. the skills of software programming D. the skills of giving feedback Question 44: The author mentions "to design a website or a computer game"in paragraph 2 to illustrate....... A. a job that a French software engineer always does B. a free resource available on the Internet C. a choice of assignment that students at 42 have to complete D. a help that students at 42 get for their work Question 45: The word "notorious" in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by....... A. incompetent B. memorable C. infamous D. respectable Question 46: According to the passage, 42 is....... A. an innovation in technology B. a tool of virtual communication C. a type of accommodation D. a kind of school Question 47: What do 42’s graduates receive on completion of their course? A. a degree B. a design C. a certificate D. a project Question 48: The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to....... A. students at 42 B. software engineers C. projects D. resources Question 49: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. 42’s peer-to-peer approach promotes active learning and working. B. The students of 42 are required to play computer games during their course. C. The founders of 42 share the idea of providing free service on Facebook. D. It normally takes 42’s students at least five years to complete their course. Question 50: It can be inferred from the passage that....... A. 42’s students have to handle the task assigned without any assistance B. all 42’s graduates are employed by world leading technology companies C. 42 is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities D. 42 adopts project-based and problem-solving learning methods.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(9)</span> SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) Mark(s). ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 632 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……….. 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 1: Scuba diving is usually carried out in the ocean in that people can explore the underwater world. A. explore B. out C. that D. is Question 2: To be successful in an interview, you should control the feeling of pressure and making a good impression on the interviewer. A. making B. control C. on D. successful Question 3: The number of students attending English courses at our university are increasing. A. are B. students C. at D. attending Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 4: Many rare and precious species are now......the verge of extinction. A. by B. from C. on D. in Question 5: All nations should......hands to work out a plan to solve the problem of global warming. A. shake B. join C. lend D. hold Question 6: Air pollution is getting......serious in big cities in the world. A. more and more B. the more and the more C. most and most D. the most and the most Question 7: For the last 20 years, we......significant changes in the world of science and technology. A. have witnessed B. witnessed C. witness D. are witnessing Question 8: Ms Brown asked me......in my class. A. were there how many students B. how many students there were C. there were how many students D. how many students were there Question 9: Women in some parts of the world are still struggling for......job opportunities to men. A. equal B. suitable C. legal D. various Question 10: The manager......his temper with the employees and shouted at them. A. lost B. had C. took D. kept Question 11: Garvin is......a new computer application to see whether it works. A. trying out B. looking after C. putting on D. turning up Question 12: Housewives find it easier to do domestic chores thanks to......invention of labour-saving devices. A. the B. an C. some D. a Question 13: Her fiancé is said......from Harvard University five years ago. A. having graduated B. being graduated C. to have graduated D. to be graduated Question 14: They are always......of what their children do. A. supportively B. support C. supportive D. supporting Question 15: Terry is a very imaginative boy. He always comes......interesting ideas. A. out of B. up with C. down on D. in for 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 16: The candidate was offered the job because of his excellent answers. A. The job was offered to the candidate although he couldn’t answer the questions. B. Because it was such a good job, the candidate tried to answer the questions excellently. C. The candidate answered the questions so excellently that he might get the job. D. If it hadn’t been for the candidate’s excellent answers, he couldn’t have got the job. Question 17: W " hy don’t we go out for dinner tonight?"said Jim. A. Jim refused to go out for dinner that night. B. Jim suggested going out for dinner that night. C. Jim denied going out for dinner that night. D. Jim promised to go out for dinner that night. Question 18: I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John. A. John must have been very surprised to receive my letter. B. John might have been very surprised to receive my letter. C. John must be very surprised to receive my letter..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(10)</span> D. John might be very surprised to receive my letter. 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 19:A. deserve B. bamboo C. channel D. forget Question 20:A. furniture B. departure C. determine D. endanger 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 21: Susan accidentally stepped on Denise’s foot. ~ Susan: "Oops! I’m sorry, Denise." ~ Denise: "......" A. It’s nonsense. B. You are welcome. C. It’s alright. D. You shouldn’t do that. Question 22: Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read. ~ Hana: "The book is really interesting and educational." ~ Jenifer: "......" A. Don’t mention it. B. That’s nice of you to say so. C. I’d love it. D. I couldn’t agree more. 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 23 to 30. It's called 42 - the name taken from the answer to the meaning of life, from the science fiction series The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. 42 was founded by French technology billionaire Xavier Niel, whose backing means there are no tuition fees and accommodation is free. Mr Niel and his co-founders come from the world of technology and start-ups, and they are trying to do to education what Facebook did to communication and Airbnb to accommodation. Students at 42 are given a choice of projects that they might be set in a job as a software engineer - perhaps to design a website or a computer game. They complete a project using resources freely available on the Internet and by seeking help from their fellow students, who work alongside them in a large open-plan room full of computers. Another student will then be randomly assigned to mark their work. The founders claim this method of learning makes up for shortcomings in the traditional education system, which they say encourages students to be passive recipients of knowledge. "Peer-to-peer learning develops students with the confidence to search for solutions by themselves, often in quite creative and ingenious ways." Like in computer games, the students are asked to design and they go up a level by completing a project. They graduate when they reach level 21, which usually takes three to five years. And at the end, there is a certificate but no formal degree. Recent graduates are now working at companies including IBM, Amazon, and Tesla, as well as starting their own firms. "The feedback we have had from employers is that our graduates are more apt to go off and find out information for themselves, rather than asking their supervisors what to do next," says Brittany Bir, chief operating officer of 42 in California and a graduate of its sister school in Paris. Ms Bir says 42's graduates will be better able to work with others and discuss and defend their ideas - an important skill in the "real world" of work. "This is particularly important in computer programming, where individuals are notorious for lacking certain human skills," she says. But could 42's model of teacherless learning work in mainstream universities? Brittany Bir admits 42's methods do not suit all students. "It suits individuals who are very disciplined and self-motivated, and who are not scared by having the freedom to work at their own pace," she says. (Adapted from Question 23: According to Ms Bir, 42’s graduates will be able to improve....... A. the skills of searching for information B. the skills of software programming C. the skills of giving feedback D. the skills of teamwork and debating Question 24: The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to....... A. resources B. software engineers C. students at 42 D. projects Question 25: The author mentions "to design a website or a computer game"in paragraph 2 to illustrate....... A. a help that students at 42 get for their work B. a free resource available on the Internet C. a job that a French software engineer always does D. a choice of assignment that students at 42 have to complete Question 26: What do 42’s graduates receive on completion of their course? A. a degree B. a certificate C. a design D. a project Question 27: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. The students of 42 are required to play computer games during their course. B. The founders of 42 share the idea of providing free service on Facebook. C. 42’s peer-to-peer approach promotes active learning and working. D. It normally takes 42’s students at least five years to complete their course. Question 28: According to the passage, 42 is....... A. an innovation in technology B. a tool of virtual communication.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(11)</span> C. a type of accommodation D. a kind of school Question 29: The word "notorious" in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by....... A. memorable B. incompetent C. infamous D. respectable Question 30: It can be inferred from the passage that....... A. 42 is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities B. 42 adopts project-based and problem-solving learning methods C. all 42’s graduates are employed by world leading technology companies D. 42’s students have to handle the task assigned without any assistance 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 31: Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment. A. busy with B. interested in C. relaxed about D. free from Question 32: Basically, everything is the same; however, there may be some minor changes to the schedule. A. gradual B. sudden C. big D. small 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 33 to 37. The Internet has truly transformed how students do their homework. ...(33)... homework today still means spending time in the library, it’s for a different reason. Rather than using books for research, students today are ...(34)... to the Internet to download enormous amounts of data available online. In the past, students were limited to their school’s ...(35)... of books. In many cases, they got to the school library and found out that someone had already taken the books they needed. Nowadays, such inconvenience can be avoided since the Internet never runs out of information. Students, however, do have to ...(36)... sure that the information they find online is true. Teachers have also benefited from the homework which is done on the Internet. They do not need to carry students’ papers around with them any more. This is because online ...(37)... allow students to electronically upload their homework for their teachers to read and mark. Of course, this also means that students can no longer use the excuse that the dog ate their homework! (Adapted from "Gold Pre-first Exam Maximizer,"by H. Chilton & L. Edwards, 2013, Harlow: Pearson) Question 33:A. But B. For C. While D. Because Question 34:A. linking B. searching C. connecting D. looking Question 35:A. selection B. selectively C. selective D. select Question 36:A. do B. get C. make D. come Question 37:A. materials B. systems C. structures D. sources 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 38: Our flight was delayed. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops. A. We have been spending time at the duty-free shops since our flight was delayed. B. As our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops. C. Although our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops. D. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops in case our flight was delayed. Question 39: I didn’t pay attention to the teacher. I failed to understand the lesson. A. I would have understood the lesson if I had failed to pay attention to the teacher. B. Unless I failed to understand the lesson, I would pay attention to the teacher. C. I would have understood the lesson if I had paid attention to the teacher. D. Although I paid attention to the teacher, I failed to understand the lesson. 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 40:A. basic B. physics C. reserve D. hesitate Question 41:A. developed B. looked C. finished D. defeated 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 42 to 48. Whales are the largest animals in the world, and the gentlest creatures we know. Although the whale is very huge, it is not hindered at all by its size when it is in the water. Whales have tails that end like flippers. With just a gentle flick, it can propel itself forward. The skin of a whale is so smooth that it does not create any friction that can slow the whale down. A whale’s breathing hole is located on the top of its head, so it can breathe without having to completely push its head out of the water. Whales are protected from the cold seawater by body fat that is called blubber. Whales live in the ocean but, in terms of behaviours, they are more similar to humans than fish. They live in family groups and they even travel in groups when they have to migrate from cooler to warmer waters. The young stay with their parents for as long as fifteen years. Whales are known not to desert the ill or injured members; instead, they cradle them. When whales are in danger, there are people who go to great lengths to help them. One such case occurred in 1988, when three young whales were trapped in the sea. It was close to winter and the sea had begun to freeze over. Whales are mammals that.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(12)</span> require oxygen from the air, so the frozen ice was a great danger to them. All they had then was a tiny hole in the ice for them to breathe through. Volunteers from all over soon turned up to help these creatures. They cut holes in the ice to provide more breathing holes for the whales. These holes would also serve as guides for the whales so that they could swim to warmer waters. (Adapted from ?reading.comprehension) Question 42: Whales can move easily in water thanks to their....... A. size and head B. skin and head C. tail and blubber D. tail and skin Question 43: Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage? A. Whales as the only animals to live in warm water B. Whales as the largest, gentlest but vulnerable creatures C. Some remarkable similarities of whales to humans D. Successful attempts to rescue whales all over the world Question 44: The word "tiny" in paragraph 3 probably means....... A. very small B. very fat C. very ugly D. very deep Question 45: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to....... A. guides B. warmer waters C. holes D. the whales Question 46: According to paragraph 2, the author mentions all of the following to show that whales "are more similar to humans"EXCEPT....... A. the young stay with their parents for almost fifteen years B. they live in family groups and travel in groups C. they do not migrate from cooler to warmer waters D. they do not desert the ill or injured members Question 47: Where is the whale’s breathing hole located? A. On its back B. On its face C. On its head D. On its tail Question 48: According to the passage, why was the frozen ice on the sea surface a danger to whales? A. Because the water was too cold for them as they were warm-blooded. B. Because whales couldn’t breathe without sufficient oxygen. C. Because they couldn’t swim in icy cold water. D. Because they couldn’t eat when the weather was too cold. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. Question 49: The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job. A. employ B. allow C. help D. make Question 50: My sister is a very diligent student. She works very hard at every subject. A. studious B. clever C. helpful D. practical.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(13)</span> SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) Mark(s). ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 355 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……….. 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 01 to 05. The Internet has truly transformed how students do their homework. ...(1)... homework today still means spending time in the library, it’s for a different reason. Rather than using books for research, students today are ...(2)... to the Internet to download enormous amounts of data available online. In the past, students were limited to their school’s ...(3)... of books. In many cases, they got to the school library and found out that someone had already taken the books they needed. Nowadays, such inconvenience can be avoided since the Internet never runs out of information. Students, however, do have to ...(4)... sure that the information they find online is true. Teachers have also benefited from the homework which is done on the Internet. They do not need to carry students’ papers around with them any more. This is because online ...(5)... allow students to electronically upload their homework for their teachers to read and mark. Of course, this also means that students can no longer use the excuse that the dog ate their homework! (Adapted from "Gold Pre-first Exam Maximizer,"by H. Chilton & L. Edwards, 2013, Harlow: Pearson) Question 1:A. For B. But C. Because D. While Question 2:A. connecting B. searching C. looking D. linking Question 3:A. selectively B. selective C. selection D. select Question 4:A. do B. make C. come D. get Question 5:A. structures B. systems C. sources D. materials 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 6:A. departure B. endanger C. determine D. furniture Question 7:A. channel B. forget C. bamboo D. deserve 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 8: The number of students attending English courses at our university are increasing. A. attending B. at C. are D. students Question 9: To be successful in an interview, you should control the feeling of pressure and making a good impression on the interviewer. A. control B. on C. successful D. making Question 10: Scuba diving is usually carried out in the ocean in that people can explore the underwater world. A. explore B. out C. is D. that 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 11: I didn’t pay attention to the teacher. I failed to understand the lesson. A. Unless I failed to understand the lesson, I would pay attention to the teacher. B. I would have understood the lesson if I had failed to pay attention to the teacher. C. I would have understood the lesson if I had paid attention to the teacher. D. Although I paid attention to the teacher, I failed to understand the lesson. Question 12: Our flight was delayed. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops. A. Although our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops. B. As our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops. C. We have been spending time at the duty-free shops since our flight was delayed. D. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops in case our flight was delayed. 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 13: Susan accidentally stepped on Denise’s foot. ~ Susan: "Oops! I’m sorry, Denise." ~ Denise: "......" A. You shouldn’t do that. B. It’s alright. C. You are welcome. D. It’s nonsense. Question 14: Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read. ~ Hana: "The book is really interesting and educational." ~ Jenifer: "......" A. That’s nice of you to say so. B. Don’t mention it. C. I couldn’t agree more. D. I’d love it..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(14)</span> 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 15: The candidate was offered the job because of his excellent answers. A. Because it was such a good job, the candidate tried to answer the questions excellently. B. The candidate answered the questions so excellently that he might get the job. C. The job was offered to the candidate although he couldn’t answer the questions. D. If it hadn’t been for the candidate’s excellent answers, he couldn’t have got the job. Question 16: I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John. A. John must have been very surprised to receive my letter. B. John must be very surprised to receive my letter. C. John might be very surprised to receive my letter. D. John might have been very surprised to receive my letter. Question 17: W " hy don’t we go out for dinner tonight?"said Jim. A. Jim denied going out for dinner that night. B. Jim refused to go out for dinner that night. C. Jim promised to go out for dinner that night. D. Jim suggested going out for dinner that night. 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 18: Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment. A. relaxed about B. interested in C. busy with D. free from Question 19: Basically, everything is the same; however, there may be some minor changes to the schedule. A. small B. sudden C. gradual D. big Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 20: The manager......his temper with the employees and shouted at them. A. kept B. had C. lost D. took Question 21: Many rare and precious species are now......the verge of extinction. A. by B. in C. on D. from Question 22: Ms Brown asked me......in my class. A. how many students there were B. there were how many students C. how many students were there D. were there how many students Question 23: Women in some parts of the world are still struggling for......job opportunities to men. A. various B. suitable C. legal D. equal Question 24: All nations should......hands to work out a plan to solve the problem of global warming. A. hold B. shake C. join D. lend Question 25: Housewives find it easier to do domestic chores thanks to......invention of labour-saving devices. A. the B. some C. an D. a Question 26: For the last 20 years, we......significant changes in the world of science and technology. A. are witnessing B. witness C. have witnessed D. witnessed Question 27: They are always......of what their children do. A. support B. supporting C. supportively D. supportive Question 28: Garvin is......a new computer application to see whether it works. A. turning up B. trying out C. putting on D. looking after Question 29: Air pollution is getting......serious in big cities in the world. A. the most and the most B. the more and the more C. more and more D. most and most Question 30: Her fiancé is said......from Harvard University five years ago. A. being graduated B. to have graduated C. to be graduated D. having graduated Question 31: Terry is a very imaginative boy. He always comes......interesting ideas. A. down on B. in for C. out of D. up with 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 32 to 38. Whales are the largest animals in the world, and the gentlest creatures we know. Although the whale is very huge, it is not hindered at all by its size when it is in the water. Whales have tails that end like flippers. With just a gentle flick, it can propel itself forward. The skin of a whale is so smooth that it does not create any friction that can slow the whale down. A whale’s breathing hole is located on the top of its head, so it can breathe without having to completely push its head out of the water. Whales are protected from the cold seawater by body fat that is called blubber. Whales live in the ocean but, in terms of behaviours, they are more similar to humans than fish. They live in family groups and they even travel in groups when they have to migrate from cooler to warmer waters. The young stay with their parents for as long as fifteen years. Whales are known not to desert the ill or injured members; instead, they cradle them..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(15)</span> When whales are in danger, there are people who go to great lengths to help them. One such case occurred in 1988, when three young whales were trapped in the sea. It was close to winter and the sea had begun to freeze over. Whales are mammals that require oxygen from the air, so the frozen ice was a great danger to them. All they had then was a tiny hole in the ice for them to breathe through. Volunteers from all over soon turned up to help these creatures. They cut holes in the ice to provide more breathing holes for the whales. These holes would also serve as guides for the whales so that they could swim to warmer waters. (Adapted from ?reading.comprehension) Question 32: Where is the whale’s breathing hole located? A. On its tail B. On its face C. On its head D. On its back Question 33: Whales can move easily in water thanks to their....... A. skin and head B. tail and blubber C. size and head D. tail and skin Question 34: The word "tiny" in paragraph 3 probably means....... A. very deep B. very fat C. very small D. very ugly Question 35: According to the passage, why was the frozen ice on the sea surface a danger to whales? A. Because they couldn’t swim in icy cold water. B. Because they couldn’t eat when the weather was too cold. C. Because whales couldn’t breathe without sufficient oxygen. D. Because the water was too cold for them as they were warm-blooded. Question 36: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to....... A. the whales B. guides C. warmer waters D. holes Question 37: Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage? A. Some remarkable similarities of whales to humans B. Whales as the largest, gentlest but vulnerable creatures C. Successful attempts to rescue whales all over the world D. Whales as the only animals to live in warm water Question 38: According to paragraph 2, the author mentions all of the following to show that whales "are more similar to humans"EXCEPT....... A. they live in family groups and travel in groups B. they do not migrate from cooler to warmer waters C. the young stay with their parents for almost fifteen years D. they do not desert the ill or injured members 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 39:A. hesitate B. physics C. basic D. reserve Question 40:A. looked B. finished C. developed D. defeated Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. Question 41: My sister is a very diligent student. She works very hard at every subject. A. studious B. practical C. clever D. helpful Question 42: The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job. A. help B. make C. allow D. employ 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 43 to 50. It's called 42 - the name taken from the answer to the meaning of life, from the science fiction series The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. 42 was founded by French technology billionaire Xavier Niel, whose backing means there are no tuition fees and accommodation is free. Mr Niel and his co-founders come from the world of technology and start-ups, and they are trying to do to education what Facebook did to communication and Airbnb to accommodation. Students at 42 are given a choice of projects that they might be set in a job as a software engineer - perhaps to design a website or a computer game. They complete a project using resources freely available on the Internet and by seeking help from their fellow students, who work alongside them in a large open-plan room full of computers. Another student will then be randomly assigned to mark their work. The founders claim this method of learning makes up for shortcomings in the traditional education system, which they say encourages students to be passive recipients of knowledge. "Peer-to-peer learning develops students with the confidence to search for solutions by themselves, often in quite creative and ingenious ways." Like in computer games, the students are asked to design and they go up a level by completing a project. They graduate when they reach level 21, which usually takes three to five years. And at the end, there is a certificate but no formal degree. Recent graduates are now working at companies including IBM, Amazon, and Tesla, as well as starting their own firms. "The feedback we have had from employers is that our graduates are more apt to go off and find out information for themselves, rather than asking their supervisors what to do next," says Brittany Bir, chief operating officer of 42 in California and.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(16)</span> a graduate of its sister school in Paris. Ms Bir says 42's graduates will be better able to work with others and discuss and defend their ideas - an important skill in the "real world" of work. "This is particularly important in computer programming, where individuals are notorious for lacking certain human skills," she says. But could 42's model of teacherless learning work in mainstream universities? Brittany Bir admits 42's methods do not suit all students. "It suits individuals who are very disciplined and self-motivated, and who are not scared by having the freedom to work at their own pace," she says. (Adapted from Question 43: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. The founders of 42 share the idea of providing free service on Facebook. B. It normally takes 42’s students at least five years to complete their course. C. 42’s peer-to-peer approach promotes active learning and working. D. The students of 42 are required to play computer games during their course. Question 44: The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to....... A. students at 42 B. projects C. resources D. software engineers Question 45: According to Ms Bir, 42’s graduates will be able to improve....... A. the skills of software programming B. the skills of teamwork and debating C. the skills of searching for information D. the skills of giving feedback Question 46: The author mentions "to design a website or a computer game"in paragraph 2 to illustrate....... A. a job that a French software engineer always does B. a free resource available on the Internet C. a choice of assignment that students at 42 have to complete D. a help that students at 42 get for their work Question 47: According to the passage, 42 is....... A. a kind of school B. a type of accommodation C. a tool of virtual communication D. an innovation in technology Question 48: It can be inferred from the passage that....... A. 42 is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities B. 42 adopts project-based and problem-solving learning methods C. 42’s students have to handle the task assigned without any assistance D. all 42’s graduates are employed by world leading technology companies Question 49: What do 42’s graduates receive on completion of their course? A. a design B. a degree C. a project D. a certificate Question 50: The word "notorious" in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by....... A. incompetent B. respectable C. infamous D. memorable.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(17)</span> SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) Mark(s). ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 567 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……….. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 1: All nations should......hands to work out a plan to solve the problem of global warming. A. shake B. join C. hold D. lend Question 2: Housewives find it easier to do domestic chores thanks to......invention of labour-saving devices. A. some B. an C. the D. a Question 3: Women in some parts of the world are still struggling for......job opportunities to men. A. equal B. various C. suitable D. legal Question 4: Garvin is......a new computer application to see whether it works. A. putting on B. turning up C. trying out D. looking after Question 5: They are always......of what their children do. A. supportively B. support C. supportive D. supporting Question 6: The manager......his temper with the employees and shouted at them. A. had B. took C. lost D. kept Question 7: For the last 20 years, we......significant changes in the world of science and technology. A. are witnessing B. witnessed C. have witnessed D. witness Question 8: Terry is a very imaginative boy. He always comes......interesting ideas. A. out of B. down on C. in for D. up with Question 9: Many rare and precious species are now......the verge of extinction. A. on B. from C. in D. by Question 10: Ms Brown asked me......in my class. A. how many students were there B. there were how many students C. were there how many students D. how many students there were Question 11: Her fiancé is said......from Harvard University five years ago. A. to have graduated B. to be graduated C. having graduated D. being graduated Question 12: Air pollution is getting......serious in big cities in the world. A. the most and the most B. the more and the more C. most and most D. more and more 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 13: Our flight was delayed. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops. A. We have been spending time at the duty-free shops since our flight was delayed. B. As our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops. C. Although our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops. D. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops in case our flight was delayed. Question 14: I didn’t pay attention to the teacher. I failed to understand the lesson. A. Although I paid attention to the teacher, I failed to understand the lesson. B. I would have understood the lesson if I had failed to pay attention to the teacher. C. I would have understood the lesson if I had paid attention to the teacher. D. Unless I failed to understand the lesson, I would pay attention to the teacher. 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: To be successful in an interview, you should control the feeling of pressure and making a good impression on the interviewer. A. successful B. control C. making D. on Question 16: Scuba diving is usually carried out in the ocean in that people can explore the underwater world. A. is B. out C. that D. that Question 17: The number of students attending English courses at our university are increasing. A. students B. attending C. at D. are 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 18:A. reserve B. physics C. hesitate D. basic Question 19:A. finished B. developed C. looked D. defeated.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(18)</span> 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 20: Susan accidentally stepped on Denise’s foot. ~ Susan: "Oops! I’m sorry, Denise." ~ Denise: "......" A. You are welcome. B. It’s nonsense. C. It’s alright. D. You shouldn’t do that. Question 21: Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read. ~ Hana: "The book is really interesting and educational." ~ Jenifer: "......" A. I’d love it. B. That’s nice of you to say so. C. I couldn’t agree more. D. Don’t mention it. 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: Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment. A. busy with B. relaxed about C. free from D. interested in Question 23: Basically, everything is the same; however, there may be some minor changes to the schedule. A. sudden B. big C. small D. gradual Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. Question 24: The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job. A. allow B. make C. help D. employ Question 25: My sister is a very diligent student. She works very hard at every subject. A. helpful B. studious C. practical D. clever 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 26 to 32. Whales are the largest animals in the world, and the gentlest creatures we know. Although the whale is very huge, it is not hindered at all by its size when it is in the water. Whales have tails that end like flippers. With just a gentle flick, it can propel itself forward. The skin of a whale is so smooth that it does not create any friction that can slow the whale down. A whale’s breathing hole is located on the top of its head, so it can breathe without having to completely push its head out of the water. Whales are protected from the cold seawater by body fat that is called blubber. Whales live in the ocean but, in terms of behaviours, they are more similar to humans than fish. They live in family groups and they even travel in groups when they have to migrate from cooler to warmer waters. The young stay with their parents for as long as fifteen years. Whales are known not to desert the ill or injured members; instead, they cradle them. When whales are in danger, there are people who go to great lengths to help them. One such case occurred in 1988, when three young whales were trapped in the sea. It was close to winter and the sea had begun to freeze over. Whales are mammals that require oxygen from the air, so the frozen ice was a great danger to them. All they had then was a tiny hole in the ice for them to breathe through. Volunteers from all over soon turned up to help these creatures. They cut holes in the ice to provide more breathing holes for the whales. These holes would also serve as guides for the whales so that they could swim to warmer waters. (Adapted from ?reading.comprehension) Question 26: Where is the whale’s breathing hole located? A. On its head B. On its back C. On its tail D. On its face Question 27: The word "tiny" in paragraph 3 probably means....... A. very fat B. very small C. very deep D. very ugly Question 28: Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage? A. Whales as the only animals to live in warm water B. Successful attempts to rescue whales all over the world C. Some remarkable similarities of whales to humans D. Whales as the largest, gentlest but vulnerable creatures Question 29: According to the passage, why was the frozen ice on the sea surface a danger to whales? A. Because whales couldn’t breathe without sufficient oxygen. B. Because the water was too cold for them as they were warm-blooded. C. Because they couldn’t eat when the weather was too cold. D. Because they couldn’t swim in icy cold water. Question 30: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to....... A. guides B. the whales C. warmer waters D. holes Question 31: Whales can move easily in water thanks to their....... A. tail and blubber B. tail and skin C. skin and head D. size and head Question 32: According to paragraph 2, the author mentions all of the following to show that whales "are more similar to humans"EXCEPT....... A. they do not migrate from cooler to warmer waters B. the young stay with their parents for almost fifteen years.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(19)</span> C. they live in family groups and travel in groups D. they do not desert the ill or injured members 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 33 to 40. It's called 42 - the name taken from the answer to the meaning of life, from the science fiction series The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. 42 was founded by French technology billionaire Xavier Niel, whose backing means there are no tuition fees and accommodation is free. Mr Niel and his co-founders come from the world of technology and start-ups, and they are trying to do to education what Facebook did to communication and Airbnb to accommodation. Students at 42 are given a choice of projects that they might be set in a job as a software engineer - perhaps to design a website or a computer game. They complete a project using resources freely available on the Internet and by seeking help from their fellow students, who work alongside them in a large open-plan room full of computers. Another student will then be randomly assigned to mark their work. The founders claim this method of learning makes up for shortcomings in the traditional education system, which they say encourages students to be passive recipients of knowledge. "Peer-to-peer learning develops students with the confidence to search for solutions by themselves, often in quite creative and ingenious ways." Like in computer games, the students are asked to design and they go up a level by completing a project. They graduate when they reach level 21, which usually takes three to five years. And at the end, there is a certificate but no formal degree. Recent graduates are now working at companies including IBM, Amazon, and Tesla, as well as starting their own firms. "The feedback we have had from employers is that our graduates are more apt to go off and find out information for themselves, rather than asking their supervisors what to do next," says Brittany Bir, chief operating officer of 42 in California and a graduate of its sister school in Paris. Ms Bir says 42's graduates will be better able to work with others and discuss and defend their ideas - an important skill in the "real world" of work. "This is particularly important in computer programming, where individuals are notorious for lacking certain human skills," she says. But could 42's model of teacherless learning work in mainstream universities? Brittany Bir admits 42's methods do not suit all students. "It suits individuals who are very disciplined and self-motivated, and who are not scared by having the freedom to work at their own pace," she says. (Adapted from Question 33: According to Ms Bir, 42’s graduates will be able to improve....... A. the skills of software programming B. the skills of searching for information C. the skills of teamwork and debating D. the skills of giving feedback Question 34: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. It normally takes 42’s students at least five years to complete their course. B. The founders of 42 share the idea of providing free service on Facebook. C. 42’s peer-to-peer approach promotes active learning and working. D. The students of 42 are required to play computer games during their course. Question 35: The word "notorious" in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by....... A. infamous B. incompetent C. memorable D. respectable Question 36: What do 42’s graduates receive on completion of their course? A. a design B. a certificate C. a project D. a degree Question 37: According to the passage, 42 is....... A. an innovation in technology B. a tool of virtual communication C. a kind of school D. a type of accommodation Question 38: The author mentions "to design a website or a computer game"in paragraph 2 to illustrate....... A. a choice of assignment that students at 42 have to complete B. a help that students at 42 get for their work C. a job that a French software engineer always does D. a free resource available on the Internet Question 39: The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to....... A. resources B. students at 42 C. projects D. software engineers Question 40: It can be inferred from the passage that....... A. 42’s students have to handle the task assigned without any assistance B. all 42’s graduates are employed by world leading technology companies C. 42 adopts project-based and problem-solving learning methods D. 42 is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities 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 41: The candidate was offered the job because of his excellent answers. A. The candidate answered the questions so excellently that he might get the job..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(20)</span> B. If it hadn’t been for the candidate’s excellent answers, he couldn’t have got the job. C. The job was offered to the candidate although he couldn’t answer the questions. D. Because it was such a good job, the candidate tried to answer the questions excellently. Question 42: W " hy don’t we go out for dinner tonight?"said Jim. A. Jim refused to go out for dinner that night. B. Jim suggested going out for dinner that night. C. Jim promised to go out for dinner that night. D. Jim denied going out for dinner that night. Question 43: I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John. A. John might have been very surprised to receive my letter. B. John might be very surprised to receive my letter. C. John must have been very surprised to receive my letter. D. John must be very surprised to receive my letter. 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 44 to 48. The Internet has truly transformed how students do their homework. ...(44)... homework today still means spending time in the library, it’s for a different reason. Rather than using books for research, students today are ...(45)... to the Internet to download enormous amounts of data available online. In the past, students were limited to their school’s ...(46)... of books. In many cases, they got to the school library and found out that someone had already taken the books they needed. Nowadays, such inconvenience can be avoided since the Internet never runs out of information. Students, however, do have to ...(47)... sure that the information they find online is true. Teachers have also benefited from the homework which is done on the Internet. They do not need to carry students’ papers around with them any more. This is because online ...(48)... allow students to electronically upload their homework for their teachers to read and mark. Of course, this also means that students can no longer use the excuse that the dog ate their homework! (Adapted from "Gold Pre-first Exam Maximizer,"by H. Chilton & L. Edwards, 2013, Harlow: Pearson) Question 44:A. But B. While C. Because D. For Question 45:A. linking B. looking C. connecting D. searching Question 46:A. select B. selection C. selective D. selectively Question 47:A. do B. get C. come D. make Question 48:A. structures B. sources C. systems D. materials 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 49:A. furniture B. departure C. endanger D. determine Question 50:A. channel B. deserve C. forget D. bamboo.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(21)</span> SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) Mark(s). ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 836 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……….. 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. reserve B. hesitate C. basic D. physics Question 2:A. finished B. looked C. developed D. defeated Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 3: Garvin is......a new computer application to see whether it works. A. trying out B. turning up C. looking after D. putting on Question 4: Her fiancé is said......from Harvard University five years ago. A. being graduated B. to have graduated C. to be graduated D. having graduated Question 5: Air pollution is getting......serious in big cities in the world. A. more and more B. the most and the most C. most and most D. the more and the more Question 6: Ms Brown asked me......in my class. A. there were how many students B. how many students were there C. how many students there were D. were there how many students Question 7: The manager......his temper with the employees and shouted at them. A. lost B. kept C. had D. took Question 8: Many rare and precious species are now......the verge of extinction. A. from B. on C. by D. in Question 9: All nations should......hands to work out a plan to solve the problem of global warming. A. shake B. hold C. lend D. join Question 10: Women in some parts of the world are still struggling for......job opportunities to men. A. various B. legal C. equal D. suitable Question 11: They are always......of what their children do. A. supportively B. supportive C. supporting D. support Question 12: Housewives find it easier to do domestic chores thanks to......invention of labour-saving devices. A. an B. a C. some D. the Question 13: For the last 20 years, we......significant changes in the world of science and technology. A. witnessed B. have witnessed C. are witnessing D. witness Question 14: Terry is a very imaginative boy. He always comes......interesting ideas. A. down on B. out of C. up with D. in for 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: To be successful in an interview, you should control the feeling of pressure and making a good impression on the interviewer. A. successful B. control C. making D. on Question 16: Scuba diving is usually carried out in the ocean in that people can explore the underwater world. A. is B. out C. that D. that Question 17: The number of students attending English courses at our university are increasing. A. students B. attending C. at D. are 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 18:A. endanger B. furniture C. departure D. determine Question 19:A. bamboo B. channel C. forget D. deserve 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 20: Our flight was delayed. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops. A. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops in case our flight was delayed. B. As our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops. C. Although our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops. D. We have been spending time at the duty-free shops since our flight was delayed. Question 21: I didn’t pay attention to the teacher. I failed to understand the lesson..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(22)</span> A. I would have understood the lesson if I had failed to pay attention to the teacher. B. Unless I failed to understand the lesson, I would pay attention to the teacher. C. I would have understood the lesson if I had paid attention to the teacher. D. Although I paid attention to the teacher, I failed to understand the lesson. 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: Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment. A. free from B. relaxed about C. interested in D. busy with Question 23: Basically, everything is the same; however, there may be some minor changes to the schedule. A. sudden B. big C. gradual D. small 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 24 to 28. The Internet has truly transformed how students do their homework. ...(24)... homework today still means spending time in the library, it’s for a different reason. Rather than using books for research, students today are ...(25)... to the Internet to download enormous amounts of data available online. In the past, students were limited to their school’s ...(26)... of books. In many cases, they got to the school library and found out that someone had already taken the books they needed. Nowadays, such inconvenience can be avoided since the Internet never runs out of information. Students, however, do have to ...(27)... sure that the information they find online is true. Teachers have also benefited from the homework which is done on the Internet. They do not need to carry students’ papers around with them any more. This is because online ...(28)... allow students to electronically upload their homework for their teachers to read and mark. Of course, this also means that students can no longer use the excuse that the dog ate their homework! (Adapted from "Gold Pre-first Exam Maximizer,"by H. Chilton & L. Edwards, 2013, Harlow: Pearson) Question 24:A. Because B. But C. While D. For Question 25:A. connecting B. linking C. searching D. looking Question 26:A. selection B. selective C. select D. selectively Question 27:A. do B. get C. come D. make Question 28:A. structures B. materials C. systems D. sources Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. Question 29: My sister is a very diligent student. She works very hard at every subject. A. practical B. clever C. helpful D. studious Question 30: The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job. A. help B. allow C. employ D. make 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: The candidate was offered the job because of his excellent answers. A. The job was offered to the candidate although he couldn’t answer the questions. B. Because it was such a good job, the candidate tried to answer the questions excellently. C. If it hadn’t been for the candidate’s excellent answers, he couldn’t have got the job. D. The candidate answered the questions so excellently that he might get the job. Question 32: W " hy don’t we go out for dinner tonight?"said Jim. A. Jim refused to go out for dinner that night. B. Jim denied going out for dinner that night. C. Jim suggested going out for dinner that night. D. Jim promised to go out for dinner that night. Question 33: I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John. A. John must be very surprised to receive my letter. B. John must have been very surprised to receive my letter. C. John might have been very surprised to receive my letter. D. John might be very surprised to receive my letter. 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 34: Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read. ~ Hana: "The book is really interesting and educational." ~ Jenifer: "......" A. Don’t mention it. B. I couldn’t agree more. C. That’s nice of you to say so. D. I’d love it. Question 35: Susan accidentally stepped on Denise’s foot. ~ Susan: "Oops! I’m sorry, Denise." ~ Denise: "......" A. It’s nonsense. B. It’s alright. C. You shouldn’t do that. D. You are welcome..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(23)</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 36 to 42. Whales are the largest animals in the world, and the gentlest creatures we know. Although the whale is very huge, it is not hindered at all by its size when it is in the water. Whales have tails that end like flippers. With just a gentle flick, it can propel itself forward. The skin of a whale is so smooth that it does not create any friction that can slow the whale down. A whale’s breathing hole is located on the top of its head, so it can breathe without having to completely push its head out of the water. Whales are protected from the cold seawater by body fat that is called blubber. Whales live in the ocean but, in terms of behaviours, they are more similar to humans than fish. They live in family groups and they even travel in groups when they have to migrate from cooler to warmer waters. The young stay with their parents for as long as fifteen years. Whales are known not to desert the ill or injured members; instead, they cradle them. When whales are in danger, there are people who go to great lengths to help them. One such case occurred in 1988, when three young whales were trapped in the sea. It was close to winter and the sea had begun to freeze over. Whales are mammals that require oxygen from the air, so the frozen ice was a great danger to them. All they had then was a tiny hole in the ice for them to breathe through. Volunteers from all over soon turned up to help these creatures. They cut holes in the ice to provide more breathing holes for the whales. These holes would also serve as guides for the whales so that they could swim to warmer waters. (Adapted from ?reading.comprehension) Question 36: Whales can move easily in water thanks to their....... A. tail and skin B. skin and head C. size and head D. tail and blubber Question 37: Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage? A. Whales as the largest, gentlest but vulnerable creatures B. Whales as the only animals to live in warm water C. Successful attempts to rescue whales all over the world D. Some remarkable similarities of whales to humans Question 38: The word "tiny" in paragraph 3 probably means....... A. very fat B. very ugly C. very small D. very deep Question 39: According to paragraph 2, the author mentions all of the following to show that whales "are more similar to humans"EXCEPT....... A. they do not desert the ill or injured members B. they do not migrate from cooler to warmer waters C. the young stay with their parents for almost fifteen years D. they live in family groups and travel in groups Question 40: Where is the whale’s breathing hole located? A. On its head B. On its face C. On its back D. On its tail Question 41: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to....... A. warmer waters B. guides C. holes D. the whales Question 42: According to the passage, why was the frozen ice on the sea surface a danger to whales? A. Because the water was too cold for them as they were warm-blooded. B. Because they couldn’t swim in icy cold water. C. Because they couldn’t eat when the weather was too cold. D. Because whales couldn’t breathe without sufficient oxygen. 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 43 to 50. It's called 42 - the name taken from the answer to the meaning of life, from the science fiction series The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. 42 was founded by French technology billionaire Xavier Niel, whose backing means there are no tuition fees and accommodation is free. Mr Niel and his co-founders come from the world of technology and start-ups, and they are trying to do to education what Facebook did to communication and Airbnb to accommodation. Students at 42 are given a choice of projects that they might be set in a job as a software engineer - perhaps to design a website or a computer game. They complete a project using resources freely available on the Internet and by seeking help from their fellow students, who work alongside them in a large open-plan room full of computers. Another student will then be randomly assigned to mark their work. The founders claim this method of learning makes up for shortcomings in the traditional education system, which they say encourages students to be passive recipients of knowledge. "Peer-to-peer learning develops students with the confidence to search for solutions by themselves, often in quite creative and ingenious ways." Like in computer games, the students are asked to design and they go up a level by completing a project. They graduate when they reach level 21, which usually takes three to five years. And at the end, there is a certificate but no formal degree. Recent graduates are now working at companies including IBM, Amazon, and Tesla, as well as starting their own firms. "The feedback we have had from employers is that our graduates are more apt to go off and find out information for themselves, rather than asking their supervisors what to do next," says Brittany Bir, chief operating officer of 42 in California and.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(24)</span> a graduate of its sister school in Paris. Ms Bir says 42's graduates will be better able to work with others and discuss and defend their ideas - an important skill in the "real world" of work. "This is particularly important in computer programming, where individuals are notorious for lacking certain human skills," she says. But could 42's model of teacherless learning work in mainstream universities? Brittany Bir admits 42's methods do not suit all students. "It suits individuals who are very disciplined and self-motivated, and who are not scared by having the freedom to work at their own pace," she says. (Adapted from Question 43: According to the passage, 42 is....... A. a kind of school B. a tool of virtual communication C. a type of accommodation D. an innovation in technology Question 44: The word "notorious" in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by....... A. infamous B. memorable C. respectable D. incompetent Question 45: The author mentions "to design a website or a computer game"in paragraph 2 to illustrate....... A. a help that students at 42 get for their work B. a job that a French software engineer always does C. a choice of assignment that students at 42 have to complete D. a free resource available on the Internet Question 46: It can be inferred from the passage that....... A. all 42’s graduates are employed by world leading technology companies B. 42 is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities C. 42’s students have to handle the task assigned without any assistance D. 42 adopts project-based and problem-solving learning methods Question 47: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. It normally takes 42’s students at least five years to complete their course. B. The students of 42 are required to play computer games during their course. C. 42’s peer-to-peer approach promotes active learning and working. D. The founders of 42 share the idea of providing free service on Facebook. Question 48: The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to....... A. projects B. software engineers C. students at 42 D. resources Question 49: According to Ms Bir, 42’s graduates will be able to improve....... A. the skills of giving feedback B. the skills of teamwork and debating C. the skills of software programming D. the skills of searching for information Question 50: What do 42’s graduates receive on completion of their course? A. a project B. a design C. a certificate D. a degree.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(25)</span> SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) Mark(s). ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 734 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……….. 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. basic B. physics C. hesitate D. reserve Question 2:A. defeated B. finished C. developed D. looked 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. channel B. forget C. bamboo D. deserve Question 4:A. furniture B. endanger C. departure D. determine 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 5: To be successful in an interview, you should control the feeling of pressure and making a good impression on the interviewer. A. successful B. control C. making D. on Question 6: Scuba diving is usually carried out in the ocean in that people can explore the underwater world. A. is B. out C. that D. that Question 7: The number of students attending English courses at our university are increasing. A. students B. attending C. at D. are 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 8: Our flight was delayed. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops. A. Although our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops. B. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops in case our flight was delayed. C. As our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops. D. We have been spending time at the duty-free shops since our flight was delayed. Question 9: I didn’t pay attention to the teacher. I failed to understand the lesson. A. Although I paid attention to the teacher, I failed to understand the lesson. B. Unless I failed to understand the lesson, I would pay attention to the teacher. C. I would have understood the lesson if I had paid attention to the teacher. D. I would have understood the lesson if I had failed to pay attention to the teacher. 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: Susan accidentally stepped on Denise’s foot. ~ Susan: "Oops! I’m sorry, Denise." ~ Denise: "......" A. It’s alright. B. You shouldn’t do that. C. It’s nonsense. D. You are welcome. Question 11: Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read. ~ Hana: "The book is really interesting and educational." ~ Jenifer: "......" A. Don’t mention it. B. I’d love it. C. That’s nice of you to say so. D. I couldn’t agree more. 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 12 to 18. Whales are the largest animals in the world, and the gentlest creatures we know. Although the whale is very huge, it is not hindered at all by its size when it is in the water. Whales have tails that end like flippers. With just a gentle flick, it can propel itself forward. The skin of a whale is so smooth that it does not create any friction that can slow the whale down. A whale’s breathing hole is located on the top of its head, so it can breathe without having to completely push its head out of the water. Whales are protected from the cold seawater by body fat that is called blubber. Whales live in the ocean but, in terms of behaviours, they are more similar to humans than fish. They live in family groups and they even travel in groups when they have to migrate from cooler to warmer waters. The young stay with their parents for as long as fifteen years. Whales are known not to desert the ill or injured members; instead, they cradle them. When whales are in danger, there are people who go to great lengths to help them. One such case occurred in 1988, when three young whales were trapped in the sea. It was close to winter and the sea had begun to freeze over. Whales are mammals that require oxygen from the air, so the frozen ice was a great danger to them. All they had then was a tiny hole in the ice for them to.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(26)</span> breathe through. Volunteers from all over soon turned up to help these creatures. They cut holes in the ice to provide more breathing holes for the whales. These holes would also serve as guides for the whales so that they could swim to warmer waters. (Adapted from ?reading.comprehension) Question 12: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to....... A. warmer waters B. holes C. guides D. the whales Question 13: According to the passage, why was the frozen ice on the sea surface a danger to whales? A. Because the water was too cold for them as they were warm-blooded. B. Because they couldn’t swim in icy cold water. C. Because whales couldn’t breathe without sufficient oxygen. D. Because they couldn’t eat when the weather was too cold. Question 14: The word "tiny" in paragraph 3 probably means....... A. very small B. very fat C. very deep D. very ugly Question 15: According to paragraph 2, the author mentions all of the following to show that whales "are more similar to humans"EXCEPT....... A. they do not migrate from cooler to warmer waters B. the young stay with their parents for almost fifteen years C. they live in family groups and travel in groups D. they do not desert the ill or injured members Question 16: Where is the whale’s breathing hole located? A. On its head B. On its face C. On its back D. On its tail Question 17: Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage? A. Whales as the only animals to live in warm water B. Whales as the largest, gentlest but vulnerable creatures C. Some remarkable similarities of whales to humans D. Successful attempts to rescue whales all over the world Question 18: Whales can move easily in water thanks to their....... A. size and head B. tail and blubber C. skin and head D. tail and skin Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 19: Basically, everything is the same; however, there may be some minor changes to the schedule. A. big B. small C. gradual D. sudden Question 20: Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment. A. interested in B. busy with C. free from D. relaxed about Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 21: For the last 20 years, we......significant changes in the world of science and technology. A. witnessed B. have witnessed C. witness D. are witnessing Question 22: Housewives find it easier to do domestic chores thanks to......invention of labour-saving devices. A. an B. a C. the D. some Question 23: They are always......of what their children do. A. supporting B. supportively C. support D. supportive Question 24: Ms Brown asked me......in my class. A. were there how many students B. how many students were there C. there were how many students D. how many students there were Question 25: Terry is a very imaginative boy. He always comes......interesting ideas. A. out of B. in for C. down on D. up with Question 26: Garvin is......a new computer application to see whether it works. A. putting on B. trying out C. looking after D. turning up Question 27: Many rare and precious species are now......the verge of extinction. A. by B. in C. from D. on Question 28: All nations should......hands to work out a plan to solve the problem of global warming. A. join B. shake C. hold D. lend Question 29: The manager......his temper with the employees and shouted at them. A. took B. had C. lost D. kept Question 30: Women in some parts of the world are still struggling for......job opportunities to men. A. various B. legal C. equal D. suitable Question 31: Air pollution is getting......serious in big cities in the world. A. most and most B. the most and the most C. the more and the more D. more and more Question 32: Her fiancé is said......from Harvard University five years ago. A. to be graduated B. having graduated C. to have graduated D. being graduated.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(27)</span> 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 33: W " hy don’t we go out for dinner tonight?"said Jim. A. Jim denied going out for dinner that night. B. Jim promised to go out for dinner that night. C. Jim suggested going out for dinner that night. D. Jim refused to go out for dinner that night. Question 34: I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John. A. John must have been very surprised to receive my letter. B. John must be very surprised to receive my letter. C. John might have been very surprised to receive my letter. D. John might be very surprised to receive my letter. Question 35: The candidate was offered the job because of his excellent answers. A. If it hadn’t been for the candidate’s excellent answers, he couldn’t have got the job. B. The job was offered to the candidate although he couldn’t answer the questions. C. Because it was such a good job, the candidate tried to answer the questions excellently. D. The candidate answered the questions so excellently that he might get the job. 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 36 to 40. The Internet has truly transformed how students do their homework. ...(36)... homework today still means spending time in the library, it’s for a different reason. Rather than using books for research, students today are ...(37)... to the Internet to download enormous amounts of data available online. In the past, students were limited to their school’s ...(38)... of books. In many cases, they got to the school library and found out that someone had already taken the books they needed. Nowadays, such inconvenience can be avoided since the Internet never runs out of information. Students, however, do have to ...(39)... sure that the information they find online is true. Teachers have also benefited from the homework which is done on the Internet. They do not need to carry students’ papers around with them any more. This is because online ...(40)... allow students to electronically upload their homework for their teachers to read and mark. Of course, this also means that students can no longer use the excuse that the dog ate their homework! (Adapted from "Gold Pre-first Exam Maximizer,"by H. Chilton & L. Edwards, 2013, Harlow: Pearson) Question 36:A. But B. Because C. While D. For Question 37:A. connecting B. looking C. searching D. linking Question 38:A. select B. selective C. selectively D. selection Question 39:A. come B. get C. make D. do Question 40:A. systems B. structures C. sources D. materials Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. Question 41: My sister is a very diligent student. She works very hard at every subject. A. studious B. practical C. helpful D. clever Question 42: The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job. A. employ B. make C. allow D. help 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 43 to 50. It's called 42 - the name taken from the answer to the meaning of life, from the science fiction series The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. 42 was founded by French technology billionaire Xavier Niel, whose backing means there are no tuition fees and accommodation is free. Mr Niel and his co-founders come from the world of technology and start-ups, and they are trying to do to education what Facebook did to communication and Airbnb to accommodation. Students at 42 are given a choice of projects that they might be set in a job as a software engineer - perhaps to design a website or a computer game. They complete a project using resources freely available on the Internet and by seeking help from their fellow students, who work alongside them in a large open-plan room full of computers. Another student will then be randomly assigned to mark their work. The founders claim this method of learning makes up for shortcomings in the traditional education system, which they say encourages students to be passive recipients of knowledge. "Peer-to-peer learning develops students with the confidence to search for solutions by themselves, often in quite creative and ingenious ways." Like in computer games, the students are asked to design and they go up a level by completing a project. They graduate when they reach level 21, which usually takes three to five years. And at the end, there is a certificate but no formal degree. Recent graduates are now working at companies including IBM, Amazon, and Tesla, as well as starting their own firms. "The feedback we have had from employers is that our graduates are more apt to go off and find out information for themselves, rather than asking their supervisors what to do next," says Brittany Bir, chief operating officer of 42 in California and.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(28)</span> a graduate of its sister school in Paris. Ms Bir says 42's graduates will be better able to work with others and discuss and defend their ideas - an important skill in the "real world" of work. "This is particularly important in computer programming, where individuals are notorious for lacking certain human skills," she says. But could 42's model of teacherless learning work in mainstream universities? Brittany Bir admits 42's methods do not suit all students. "It suits individuals who are very disciplined and self-motivated, and who are not scared by having the freedom to work at their own pace," she says. (Adapted from Question 43: It can be inferred from the passage that....... A. 42 is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities B. all 42’s graduates are employed by world leading technology companies C. 42’s students have to handle the task assigned without any assistance D. 42 adopts project-based and problem-solving learning methods Question 44: The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to....... A. students at 42 B. software engineers C. resources D. projects Question 45: The author mentions "to design a website or a computer game"in paragraph 2 to illustrate....... A. a free resource available on the Internet B. a job that a French software engineer always does C. a help that students at 42 get for their work D. a choice of assignment that students at 42 have to complete Question 46: What do 42’s graduates receive on completion of their course? A. a certificate B. a design C. a project D. a degree Question 47: According to the passage, 42 is....... A. a type of accommodation B. a kind of school C. a tool of virtual communication D. an innovation in technology Question 48: The word "notorious" in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by....... A. respectable B. memorable C. infamous D. incompetent Question 49: According to Ms Bir, 42’s graduates will be able to improve....... A. the skills of teamwork and debating B. the skills of software programming C. the skills of giving feedback D. the skills of searching for information Question 50: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. 42’s peer-to-peer approach promotes active learning and working. B. The founders of 42 share the idea of providing free service on Facebook. C. The students of 42 are required to play computer games during their course. D. It normally takes 42’s students at least five years to complete their course..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(29)</span> SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề gồm có 04 trang) Mark(s). ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017 MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 841 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề Mã Phách ……….. 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. hesitate B. reserve C. basic D. physics Question 2:A. defeated B. finished C. developed D. looked 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. furniture B. departure C. endanger D. determine Question 4:A. forget B. bamboo C. deserve D. channel 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 5: To be successful in an interview, you should control the feeling of pressure and making a good impression on the interviewer. A. successful B. control C. making D. on Question 6: Scuba diving is usually carried out in the ocean in that people can explore the underwater world. A. is B. out C. that D. that Question 7: The number of students attending English courses at our university are increasing. A. students B. attending C. at D. are 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 08 to 14. Whales are the largest animals in the world, and the gentlest creatures we know. Although the whale is very huge, it is not hindered at all by its size when it is in the water. Whales have tails that end like flippers. With just a gentle flick, it can propel itself forward. The skin of a whale is so smooth that it does not create any friction that can slow the whale down. A whale’s breathing hole is located on the top of its head, so it can breathe without having to completely push its head out of the water. Whales are protected from the cold seawater by body fat that is called blubber. Whales live in the ocean but, in terms of behaviours, they are more similar to humans than fish. They live in family groups and they even travel in groups when they have to migrate from cooler to warmer waters. The young stay with their parents for as long as fifteen years. Whales are known not to desert the ill or injured members; instead, they cradle them. When whales are in danger, there are people who go to great lengths to help them. One such case occurred in 1988, when three young whales were trapped in the sea. It was close to winter and the sea had begun to freeze over. Whales are mammals that require oxygen from the air, so the frozen ice was a great danger to them. All they had then was a tiny hole in the ice for them to breathe through. Volunteers from all over soon turned up to help these creatures. They cut holes in the ice to provide more breathing holes for the whales. These holes would also serve as guides for the whales so that they could swim to warmer waters. (Adapted from ?reading.comprehension) Question 8: Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage? A. Whales as the only animals to live in warm water B. Some remarkable similarities of whales to humans C. Successful attempts to rescue whales all over the world D. Whales as the largest, gentlest but vulnerable creatures Question 9: Where is the whale’s breathing hole located? A. On its face B. On its back C. On its tail D. On its head Question 10: The word "tiny" in paragraph 3 probably means....... A. very fat B. very small C. very ugly D. very deep Question 11: According to the passage, why was the frozen ice on the sea surface a danger to whales? A. Because whales couldn’t breathe without sufficient oxygen. B. Because they couldn’t swim in icy cold water. C. Because the water was too cold for them as they were warm-blooded. D. Because they couldn’t eat when the weather was too cold. Question 12: According to paragraph 2, the author mentions all of the following to show that whales "are more similar to humans"EXCEPT....... A. the young stay with their parents for almost fifteen years B. they live in family groups and travel in groups.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(30)</span> C. they do not migrate from cooler to warmer waters D. they do not desert the ill or injured members Question 13: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to....... A. holes B. guides C. the whales D. warmer waters Question 14: Whales can move easily in water thanks to their....... A. tail and blubber B. skin and head C. tail and skin D. size and head 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 15: Basically, everything is the same; however, there may be some minor changes to the schedule. A. sudden B. big C. small D. gradual Question 16: Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment. A. interested in B. free from C. busy with D. relaxed about Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. Question 17: The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job. A. make B. help C. allow D. employ Question 18: My sister is a very diligent student. She works very hard at every subject. A. practical B. clever C. helpful D. studious 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 19: I didn’t pay attention to the teacher. I failed to understand the lesson. A. Although I paid attention to the teacher, I failed to understand the lesson. B. I would have understood the lesson if I had failed to pay attention to the teacher. C. I would have understood the lesson if I had paid attention to the teacher. D. Unless I failed to understand the lesson, I would pay attention to the teacher. Question 20: Our flight was delayed. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops. A. As our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops. B. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops in case our flight was delayed. C. We have been spending time at the duty-free shops since our flight was delayed. D. Although our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops. 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 21: Susan accidentally stepped on Denise’s foot. ~ Susan: "Oops! I’m sorry, Denise." ~ Denise: "......" A. It’s nonsense. B. You are welcome. C. It’s alright. D. You shouldn’t do that. Question 22: Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read. ~ Hana: "The book is really interesting and educational." ~ Jenifer: "......" A. Don’t mention it. B. That’s nice of you to say so. C. I’d love it. D. I couldn’t agree more. 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 23: The candidate was offered the job because of his excellent answers. A. Because it was such a good job, the candidate tried to answer the questions excellently. B. The job was offered to the candidate although he couldn’t answer the questions. C. The candidate answered the questions so excellently that he might get the job. D. If it hadn’t been for the candidate’s excellent answers, he couldn’t have got the job. Question 24: W " hy don’t we go out for dinner tonight?"said Jim. A. Jim suggested going out for dinner that night. B. Jim refused to go out for dinner that night. C. Jim promised to go out for dinner that night. D. Jim denied going out for dinner that night. Question 25: I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John. A. John must be very surprised to receive my letter. B. John must have been very surprised to receive my letter. C. John might be very surprised to receive my letter. D. John might have been very surprised to receive my letter. 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 26 to 30..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(31)</span> The Internet has truly transformed how students do their homework. ...(26)... homework today still means spending time in the library, it’s for a different reason. Rather than using books for research, students today are ...(27)... to the Internet to download enormous amounts of data available online. In the past, students were limited to their school’s ...(28)... of books. In many cases, they got to the school library and found out that someone had already taken the books they needed. Nowadays, such inconvenience can be avoided since the Internet never runs out of information. Students, however, do have to ...(29)... sure that the information they find online is true. Teachers have also benefited from the homework which is done on the Internet. They do not need to carry students’ papers around with them any more. This is because online ...(30)... allow students to electronically upload their homework for their teachers to read and mark. Of course, this also means that students can no longer use the excuse that the dog ate their homework! (Adapted from "Gold Pre-first Exam Maximizer,"by H. Chilton & L. Edwards, 2013, Harlow: Pearson) Question 26:A. Because B. While C. But D. For Question 27:A. looking B. searching C. linking D. connecting Question 28:A. selective B. selection C. selectively D. select Question 29:A. make B. come C. do D. get Question 30:A. systems B. structures C. materials D. sources Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 31: For the last 20 years, we......significant changes in the world of science and technology. A. witnessed B. have witnessed C. are witnessing D. witness Question 32: Her fiancé is said......from Harvard University five years ago. A. having graduated B. to have graduated C. to be graduated D. being graduated Question 33: Air pollution is getting......serious in big cities in the world. A. most and most B. more and more C. the most and the most D. the more and the more Question 34: Women in some parts of the world are still struggling for......job opportunities to men. A. suitable B. various C. equal D. legal Question 35: The manager......his temper with the employees and shouted at them. A. had B. took C. lost D. kept Question 36: Many rare and precious species are now......the verge of extinction. A. by B. from C. in D. on Question 37: They are always......of what their children do. A. supportive B. supportively C. support D. supporting Question 38: Ms Brown asked me......in my class. A. were there how many students B. there were how many students C. how many students were there D. how many students there were Question 39: Garvin is......a new computer application to see whether it works. A. looking after B. putting on C. trying out D. turning up Question 40: All nations should......hands to work out a plan to solve the problem of global warming. A. lend B. shake C. hold D. join Question 41: Housewives find it easier to do domestic chores thanks to......invention of labour-saving devices. A. some B. a C. an D. the Question 42: Terry is a very imaginative boy. He always comes......interesting ideas. A. out of B. in for C. up with D. down on 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 43 to 50. It's called 42 - the name taken from the answer to the meaning of life, from the science fiction series The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. 42 was founded by French technology billionaire Xavier Niel, whose backing means there are no tuition fees and accommodation is free. Mr Niel and his co-founders come from the world of technology and start-ups, and they are trying to do to education what Facebook did to communication and Airbnb to accommodation. Students at 42 are given a choice of projects that they might be set in a job as a software engineer - perhaps to design a website or a computer game. They complete a project using resources freely available on the Internet and by seeking help from their fellow students, who work alongside them in a large open-plan room full of computers. Another student will then be randomly assigned to mark their work. The founders claim this method of learning makes up for shortcomings in the traditional education system, which they say encourages students to be passive recipients of knowledge. "Peer-to-peer learning develops students with the confidence to search for solutions by themselves, often in quite creative and ingenious ways." Like in computer games, the students are asked to design and they go up a level by completing a project. They graduate when they reach level 21, which usually takes three to five years. And at the end, there is a certificate but no formal degree. Recent graduates are now working at companies including IBM, Amazon, and Tesla, as well as starting their own firms. "The feedback we have had from employers is that our graduates are more apt to go off and find out information for themselves, rather than asking their supervisors what to do next," says Brittany Bir, chief operating officer of 42 in California and.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(32)</span> a graduate of its sister school in Paris. Ms Bir says 42's graduates will be better able to work with others and discuss and defend their ideas - an important skill in the "real world" of work. "This is particularly important in computer programming, where individuals are notorious for lacking certain human skills," she says. But could 42's model of teacherless learning work in mainstream universities? Brittany Bir admits 42's methods do not suit all students. "It suits individuals who are very disciplined and self-motivated, and who are not scared by having the freedom to work at their own pace," she says. (Adapted from Question 43: According to the passage, 42 is....... A. a kind of school B. a tool of virtual communication C. a type of accommodation D. an innovation in technology Question 44: According to Ms Bir, 42’s graduates will be able to improve....... A. the skills of giving feedback B. the skills of software programming C. the skills of searching for information D. the skills of teamwork and debating Question 45: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. It normally takes 42’s students at least five years to complete their course. B. 42’s peer-to-peer approach promotes active learning and working. C. The students of 42 are required to play computer games during their course. D. The founders of 42 share the idea of providing free service on Facebook. Question 46: What do 42’s graduates receive on completion of their course? A. a project B. a design C. a degree D. a certificate Question 47: The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to....... A. students at 42 B. projects C. software engineers D. resources Question 48: The author mentions "to design a website or a computer game"in paragraph 2 to illustrate....... A. a help that students at 42 get for their work B. a choice of assignment that students at 42 have to complete C. a free resource available on the Internet D. a job that a French software engineer always does Question 49: It can be inferred from the passage that....... A. 42 is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities B. 42 adopts project-based and problem-solving learning methods C. all 42’s graduates are employed by world leading technology companies D. 42’s students have to handle the task assigned without any assistance Question 50: The word "notorious" in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by....... A. infamous B. memorable C. respectable D. incompetent.

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