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<span class='text_page_counter'>(1)</span>SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 04 trang). ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã Để 772. 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. police B. polite C. satellite D. spice Question 2: A. teenage B. passage C. storage D. message 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. dismiss B. discuss C. discount D. district Question 4: A. potential B. preferential C. apprentice D. intelligent Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 05 to 10. While my friend was on holiday I kept an ...(5)... on her flat, so to say thank you she wanted to take me to the theatre. Unfortunately it was a modern play and she knows I don’t like them very much because I have always had ...(6)... feet in the past and refused to go at the last minute. But this time she persuaded me to go, promising to buy me dinner afterwards. The audience had all dressed ...(7)... and looked very smart and serious. I couldn’t understand the play at all - I just don't get these modern plays - and the people around me were concentrating so hard to understand it that finally I couldn’t keep a ...(8)... face and burst out laughing. My neighbours stared at me furiously until I stopped laughing. I tried to sit quietly but I broke ... (9)...in a sweat as I struggled to hold back the laughter. Their disapproving looks just made me want to laugh even more. Finally I gave up. I couldn’t get ...(10)... the play so I walked out. The audience showed their approval of my decision by clapping. Now my friend won't talk to me. Question 5: A. ear B. finger C. hand D. eye Question 6: A. itchy B. cold C. freezing D. icy Question 7: A. for B. out C. down D. up Question 8: A. straight B. tight C. smart D. tough Question 9: A. away B. out C. into D. up Question 10: A. through B. away C. down D. out of 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 11 to 18. THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT More than ever, media is separating into mass market blockbusters on the one hand and ‘niche’ products - attracting small groups of people with similar interests - on the other. Everything else is struggling to compete. Joe Swanberg makes films about the romantic lives of young people in the city. He shoots quickly with a digital camera and asks actors to wear their own clothes. His low-budget films are hardly ever shown in cinemas. By keeping his costs down and distributing digitally, Mr Swanberg is making a living. Technology was expected to help young people like him. A few years ago it was predicted that the internet would vastly increase the supply of small independent films and other niche media products and increase their audiences. That has certainly happened. However, so has the opposite. Blockbusters are also tightening their grip on audiences, whether it’s in the area of film, music, television or books. The growth of both niche products and huge sell-out successes has been at the expense of the things in the middle which are just quite popular - the near-misses. There are several reasons why big hits still do so well. As in the past, people still want to have something to talk about with their friends. Which is why talent shows such as ‘American Idol’ do pretty much as well as they did ten years ago and why the latest blockbuster still breaks new records at the box office. Research shows that people still choose blockbusters more often than less well-known books and films. This is probably because people tend to try only things they have heard of which for many people are limited to media-hyped blockbusters. However, some things are new. All the technology that has made niche content so much more accessible has also proved handy for pushing blockbusters. Missed the last popular film? Don’t worry, because there will be other chances to see it, in a wide variety of formats. Blockbusters are doing well not in spite of the fact that people have more choice in entertainment, but because of it. Imagine walking into a music shop which has more than 10 million songs, as iTunes does, all of them arranged alphabetically. Making up your mind would be impossible. So, rather than having to decide, it’s much easier to just grab what everybody is talking about. Is this increasingly more common separation into blockbusters and niches good or bad? It certainly makes life harder for media companies. In a world where entertainment choices are growing, it is more important than ever to make a big impact with your product. If it isn’t a hit, it will have to fight for attention together with thousands - perhaps millions - of other offerings. The possibility of failing can make people anxious and more conservative. Television programmes must be successful quickly or they will be cancelled. It is becoming even harder to talk the decision-makers in the movie industry into approving films if they are not confident there is a demand for them. Yet this can be a big advantage for consumers. In the past, these powerful business people could get away with supplying content that was not that good to people who did not have much of a choice. These days, with so many options, there is rarely nothing good on television. So the media industry must raise its game. Intelligent people naturally wish that more money.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(2)</span> were available to produce the kind of music, films and television programmes they like. The problem is that everybody has different ideas about exactly what they want to watch. Some may love watching a programme about the history of dance; others may want to spend an hour being told how to look after pet snakes. But not many want to do either of these things, which explains why such programmes are niche products. There are only a few things that can be guaranteed to delight large numbers of people. They are known as blockbusters. Question 11: In paragraph 1 we learn that Joe Swanberg's films are….. A. rarely seen in cinemas. B. are made for young people in the city. C. usually low-budget costume dramas. D. often bought on DVD. Question 12: Paragraph 4 indicates that people may….. A. be confused by the choice presented to them. B. not understand all the different formats available. C. choose niche films because of their availability. D. prefer to listen to music than watch films these days. Question 13: What does 'it' refer to in paragraph 3? A. the last popular film B. the variety of format C. the technology D. the choice in entertainment Question 14: As a result of these changes, media companies…. A. know there is a growing demand for their products. B. are finding it more difficult to make an impression. C. tend to produce more unusual films than before. D. can get financial backing quite easily. Question 15: What does 'they' refer to in paragraph 5? A. television programmes B. consumers C. media companies D. movie industry decision-makers Question 16: What does paragraph 6 say about the situation nowadays? A. There is hardly anything good on television. B. Better films and TV programmes are being made. C. Consumers are benefiting from it. D. Making programmes is easier than before. Question 17: What impact has technology had on the movie business according to paragraph 2? A. Fewer young people are attracted to the industry. B. There is more choice available in the middle market area. C. Audiences are still enjoying blockbuster films. D. Small independent film-makers are struggling to find an audience. Question 18: According to paragraph 3, blockbuster success is because people….. A. are reluctant to see films they’ve never heard of. B. like watching and talking about reality shows. C. only watch films recommended to them by friends. D. prefer to see famous actors in films. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 19 to 30. Question 19: Last year the economy was stable but the.....situation is quite different. A. usual B. actual C. current D. unique Question 20: Do you want to do anything in.....today? A. common B. actual C. particular D. typical Question 21: I know she lives in London but I haven't got her.....address. A. real B. unique C. particular D. actual Question 22: He rarely lets his.....down, especially with people he's only just met. A. guard B. security C. protection D. safety Question 23: We......you'll be at the meeting tomorrow. Is that right? A. estimate B. resume C. presume D. assess Question 24: At the.....time we're working hard to solve the problems. A. actual B. present C. common D. usual Question 25: I don’t have anything in.....with her. She's quite different from me. A. common B. ordinary C. same D. usual Question 26: I was quite taken......by his criticism of me. He's never done that before. A. up B. aback C. over D. away Question 27: As.....Jenny was late for school. She always oversleeps. A. regular B. individual C. typical D. usual Question 28: Ken has decided to...... He’s leaving the UK to go and live in Australia. A. immigrate B. emigrate C. integrate D. emerge Question 29: That necklace is..... . There's no other like it in the world. A. particular B. unique C. individual D. alone Question 30: We went on a business......to Berlin last week. A. holiday B. voyage C. trip D. journey.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(3)</span> Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 31: The menu for the dinner looks great. I think we should have a better option for vegetarians. A. However good does the menu for the dinner look, we should have a better option for vegetarians, I think. B. However the menu for the dinner looks good, I think we should have a better option for vegetarians. C. I think we should have a better option for vegetarians; however, the menu for the dinner looks good. D. The menu for the dinner looks great; however, I think we should have a better option for vegetarians. Question 32: I personally like rock music. Some of those attending might prefer something different. A. However personally I like rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different. B. Although I personally like rock music, but some of those attending might prefer something different. C. Although I personally like rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different. D. In spite of I personally liking rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different. 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 37. IN THE NAME OF BEAUTY Cosmetics have been used throughout history. The ancient Greeks, the Egyptians and the Romans all used various kinds of makeup. Some of these used to improve one’s appearance. Others were used to protect one’s skin. However, cosmetics were in some cases, things used for makeup were dangerous or even deadly! Skin care treatments including perfumes, lotions, and cosmetic masks were used in ancient Egypt by rich and poor alike. Egyptians also developed some of the earliest sunscreens. They used oils and creams for protection against the sun and dry winds. Egyptians, as well as other ancient cultures, used various powders on their skin for beauty as well. Egyptians used black kohl around their eyes. Romans put white chalk on their faces. And Indians painted red henna on their bodies. Most of the ancient cosmetics were harmless. However, in the name of beauty, some people applied dangerous chemicals and poisons to their skin. During the Italian Renaissance, women wore white powder made of lead on their faces. Of course, doctors today know lead is like a poison for our bodies. Also around the time of the Renaissance, women in Italy put drops of belladonna in their eyes. These belladonna drops were made from a plant whose poison affects the nerves in the body. By putting belladonna drops in her eyes, a woman’s pupils would become very large. People thought this made women more beautiful. Actually, this is where the plant’s name comes from. In Italian, belladonna means “beautiful woman.” When Elizabeth I was queen in the late 1500s, some rather dangerous cosmetics were also being used by women in England. In particular, women were using special hair dye made with lead and sulphur. The dye was designed to give people red hair, the same colour as the queen’s hair, but over time, the dye made people’s hair fall out. Finally, women using this dye ended up bald, like the queen, and had to wear wigs. [Source: Reading Challenge 2, Compass Publishing, 2010]. Question 33: What is the main idea of this reading? A. Italian women had the best makeup. B. Some cosmetics in the past were dangerous. C. People have always used makeup. D. The ancient Egyptians used a lot of makeup. Question 34:Where did Italian women apply lead powder? A. Under their arms B. In their hair C. On their faces D. On their hands Question 35:Which of the following statements is NOT correct? A. All of the above B. The Romans used chalk to make their faces white. C. Queen Elizabeth I had blond hair. D. The Egyptians used makeup to help their skin. Question 36:What was belladonna used for? A. To give women pretty eyes B. To poison plants C. To make people look smarter D. To change the color of women’s skin Question 37: What is the meaning of “rather” as it is used in line 14? A. on the contrary B. preferred C. normally D. fairly 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 38: It’s difficult to get used to sleep in a tent after having soft, comfortable bed to lie on. A. to lie on B. difficult C. having D. to sleep Question 39: After rising the flag to commemorate the Independence Day, we all sang the national song. A. we all B. to commemorate C. rising D. national song Question 40: She wishes that we didn’t send her the candy yesterday because she’s on a diet. A. because B. on C. her the candy D. didn’t send Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 41: After the earthquake we felt grateful to be alive. A. thankful B. fateful C. sorrowful D. mournful Question 42: There is a lot of opposition to the proposed changes. A. disbelief B. inaccuracy C. disagreement D. appraisal Question 43: Her hair is the envy of the office. A. to be the fashion of others B. to be criticised by others C. to be liked and wanted by others D. to be hated by others.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(4)</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 44: The only thing Carl forgot to buy was a new battery for his watch. A. Carl remembered to buy everything except a new battery for his watch. B. Carl remembered to buy not only a new battery but his watch as well. C. Carl remembered to buy a new battery for his watch only. D. Carl only remembered to buy a new battery for his watch. Question 45: Mark can’t wait to use his new computer-games console. A. Mark is not used to waiting for his new computer-games console. B. Mark is eagerly waiting to use his new computer-games console. C. Mark is patiently waiting to use his new computer-games console. D. Mark is looking forward to using his new computer-games console. 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 46: D: “Can you do me a favour?” ~ S: “……....” A. Oh, yes. With pleasure. B. What would you like, Madam? C. How much do you need? D. No, you can do it yourself. Question 47: S: “It’s said that Laura’s going to marry her boss next week?” ~ B: “………” A. Well, that’s on the new script. B. You’re telling me. C. Nonsense. She graduated only there years ago. D. It’s unbelievable. She‘s won a scholarship into Yale. Question 48: A: “I beg your pardon. It seems I met you somewhere.” ~ B: “………” A. I'm sorry, but I’m broke. B. Yes, I’ve come here this morning. C. Oh, yes. Our flight was comfortable. D. Sorry, sir. You take me for someone else. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 49: Out of the blue, he asked me to come with him to Europe. A. As I prepared B. Increasingly C. Politely D. As I expected Question 50: Through thick and thin, he’s proved a faithful friend. A. unselfish B. betraying C. unbelievable D. unloyal. The End.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(5)</span> SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 04 trang). ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã Để 236. 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 1: Mark can’t wait to use his new computer-games console. A. Mark is not used to waiting for his new computer-games console. B. Mark is eagerly waiting to use his new computer-games console. C. Mark is patiently waiting to use his new computer-games console. D. Mark is looking forward to using his new computer-games console. Question 2: The only thing Carl forgot to buy was a new battery for his watch. A. Carl remembered to buy not only a new battery but his watch as well. B. Carl remembered to buy a new battery for his watch only. C. Carl remembered to buy everything except a new battery for his watch. D. Carl only remembered to buy a new battery for his watch. 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. discuss B. district C. dismiss D. discount Question 4:A. intelligent B. potential C. preferential D. apprentice 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 5:A. satellite B. polite C. spice D. police Question 6:A. passage B. storage C. message D. teenage 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 7: She wishes that we didn’t send her the candy yesterday because she’s on a diet. A. didn’t send B. her the candy C. because D. on Question 8: It’s difficult to get used to sleep in a tent after having soft, comfortable bed to lie on. A. to lie on B. having C. to sleep D. difficult Question 9: After rising the flag to commemorate the Independence Day, we all sang the national song. A. rising B. we all C. to commemorate D. national song 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: A: “I beg your pardon. It seems I met you somewhere.” ~ B: “………” A. Sorry, sir. You take me for someone else. B. I'm sorry, but I’m broke. C. Yes, I’ve come here this morning. D. Oh, yes. Our flight was comfortable. Question 11: S: “It’s said that Laura’s going to marry her boss next week?” ~ B: “………” A. It’s unbelievable. She‘s won a scholarship into Yale. B. Nonsense. She graduated only there years ago. C. Well, that’s on the new script. D. You’re telling me. Question 12: D: “Can you do me a favour?” ~ S: “……....” A. Oh, yes. With pleasure. B. What would you like, Madam? C. How much do you need? D. No, you can do it yourself. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 13: There is a lot of opposition to the proposed changes. A. disagreement B. appraisal C. disbelief D. inaccuracy Question 14: After the earthquake we felt grateful to be alive. A. mournful B. fateful C. thankful D. sorrowful Question 15: Her hair is the envy of the office. A. to be hated by others B. to be criticised by others C. to be the fashion of others D. to be liked and wanted by others 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 16 to 23. THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT More than ever, media is separating into mass market blockbusters on the one hand and ‘niche’ products - attracting small groups of people with similar interests - on the other. Everything else is struggling to compete. Joe Swanberg makes films about the romantic lives of young people in the city. He shoots quickly with a digital camera and asks actors to wear their own clothes. His low-budget films are hardly ever shown in cinemas. By keeping his costs down and distributing digitally, Mr Swanberg is making a living. Technology was expected to help young people like him. A few years ago it was predicted that the internet would vastly increase the supply of small independent films and other niche media products and increase their audiences. That has.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(6)</span> certainly happened. However, so has the opposite. Blockbusters are also tightening their grip on audiences, whether it’s in the area of film, music, television or books. The growth of both niche products and huge sell-out successes has been at the expense of the things in the middle which are just quite popular - the near-misses. There are several reasons why big hits still do so well. As in the past, people still want to have something to talk about with their friends. Which is why talent shows such as ‘American Idol’ do pretty much as well as they did ten years ago and why the latest blockbuster still breaks new records at the box office. Research shows that people still choose blockbusters more often than less well-known books and films. This is probably because people tend to try only things they have heard of which for many people are limited to media-hyped blockbusters. However, some things are new. All the technology that has made niche content so much more accessible has also proved handy for pushing blockbusters. Missed the last popular film? Don’t worry, because there will be other chances to see it, in a wide variety of formats. Blockbusters are doing well not in spite of the fact that people have more choice in entertainment, but because of it. Imagine walking into a music shop which has more than 10 million songs, as iTunes does, all of them arranged alphabetically. Making up your mind would be impossible. So, rather than having to decide, it’s much easier to just grab what everybody is talking about. Is this increasingly more common separation into blockbusters and niches good or bad? It certainly makes life harder for media companies. In a world where entertainment choices are growing, it is more important than ever to make a big impact with your product. If it isn’t a hit, it will have to fight for attention together with thousands - perhaps millions - of other offerings. The possibility of failing can make people anxious and more conservative. Television programmes must be successful quickly or they will be cancelled. It is becoming even harder to talk the decision-makers in the movie industry into approving films if they are not confident there is a demand for them. Yet this can be a big advantage for consumers. In the past, these powerful business people could get away with supplying content that was not that good to people who did not have much of a choice. These days, with so many options, there is rarely nothing good on television. So the media industry must raise its game. Intelligent people naturally wish that more money were available to produce the kind of music, films and television programmes they like. The problem is that everybody has different ideas about exactly what they want to watch. Some may love watching a programme about the history of dance; others may want to spend an hour being told how to look after pet snakes. But not many want to do either of these things, which explains why such programmes are niche products. There are only a few things that can be guaranteed to delight large numbers of people. They are known as blockbusters. Question 16: Paragraph 4 indicates that people may….. A. choose niche films because of their availability. B. prefer to listen to music than watch films these days. C. not understand all the different formats available. D. be confused by the choice presented to them. Question 17: According to paragraph 3, blockbuster success is because people….. A. prefer to see famous actors in films. B. only watch films recommended to them by friends. C. like watching and talking about reality shows. D. are reluctant to see films they’ve never heard of. Question 18: What does 'it' refer to in paragraph 3? A. the last popular film B. the variety of format C. the technology D. the choice in entertainment Question 19: What does 'they' refer to in paragraph 5? A. consumers B. television programmes C. movie industry decision-makers D. media companies Question 20: In paragraph 1 we learn that Joe Swanberg's films are….. A. rarely seen in cinemas. B. usually low-budget costume dramas. C. are made for young people in the city. D. often bought on DVD. Question 21: As a result of these changes, media companies…. A. know there is a growing demand for their products. B. are finding it more difficult to make an impression. C. can get financial backing quite easily. D. tend to produce more unusual films than before. Question 22: What impact has technology had on the movie business according to paragraph 2? A. There is more choice available in the middle market area. B. Audiences are still enjoying blockbuster films. C. Fewer young people are attracted to the industry. D. Small independent film-makers are struggling to find an audience. Question 23: What does paragraph 6 say about the situation nowadays? A. Better films and TV programmes are being made. B. There is hardly anything good on television. C. Making programmes is easier than before. D. Consumers are benefiting from 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 24: Through thick and thin, he’s proved a faithful friend..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(7)</span> A. unbelievable B. betraying C. unselfish D. unloyal Question 25: Out of the blue, he asked me to come with him to Europe. A. Increasingly B. As I expected C. As I prepared D. Politely 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 37. Question 26: Ken has decided to...... He’s leaving the UK to go and live in Australia. A. emigrate B. immigrate C. emerge D. integrate Question 27: He rarely lets his.....down, especially with people he's only just met. A. safety B. security C. guard D. protection Question 28: I don’t have anything in.....with her. She's quite different from me. A. usual B. same C. ordinary D. common Question 29: We went on a business......to Berlin last week. A. trip B. voyage C. holiday D. journey Question 30: That necklace is..... . There's no other like it in the world. A. individual B. alone C. particular D. unique Question 31: Do you want to do anything in.....today? A. actual B. common C. typical D. particular Question 32: At the.....time we're working hard to solve the problems. A. present B. usual C. common D. actual Question 33: Last year the economy was stable but the.....situation is quite different. A. actual B. unique C. current D. usual Question 34: I was quite taken......by his criticism of me. He's never done that before. A. over B. away C. up D. aback Question 35: I know she lives in London but I haven't got her.....address. A. real B. unique C. actual D. particular Question 36: We......you'll be at the meeting tomorrow. Is that right? A. estimate B. resume C. assess D. presume Question 37: As.....Jenny was late for school. She always oversleeps. A. regular B. individual C. usual D. typical 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: I personally like rock music. Some of those attending might prefer something different. A. Although I personally like rock music, but some of those attending might prefer something different. B. In spite of I personally liking rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different. C. However personally I like rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different. D. Although I personally like rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different. Question 39: The menu for the dinner looks great. I think we should have a better option for vegetarians. A. However the menu for the dinner looks good, I think we should have a better option for vegetarians. B. The menu for the dinner looks great; however, I think we should have a better option for vegetarians. C. I think we should have a better option for vegetarians; however, the menu for the dinner looks good. D. However good does the menu for the dinner look, we should have a better option for vegetarians, I think. 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 40 to 45. While my friend was on holiday I kept an ...(40)... on her flat, so to say thank you she wanted to take me to the theatre. Unfortunately it was a modern play and she knows I don’t like them very much because I have always had ...(41)... feet in the past and refused to go at the last minute. But this time she persuaded me to go, promising to buy me dinner afterwards. The audience had all dressed ...(42)... and looked very smart and serious. I couldn’t understand the play at all - I just don't get these modern plays - and the people around me were concentrating so hard to understand it that finally I couldn’t keep a ... (43)... face and burst out laughing. My neighbours stared at me furiously until I stopped laughing. I tried to sit quietly but I broke ...(44)...in a sweat as I struggled to hold back the laughter. Their disapproving looks just made me want to laugh even more. Finally I gave up. I couldn’t get ...(45)... the play so I walked out. The audience showed their approval of my decision by clapping. Now my friend won't talk to me. Question 40: A. ear B. eye C. finger D. hand Question 41: A. itchy B. freezing C. icy D. cold Question 42: A. down B. for C. out D. up Question 43: A. straight B. tight C. tough D. smart Question 44: A. up B. away C. out D. into Question 45: A. away B. out of C. through D. down 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 46 to 50. IN THE NAME OF BEAUTY.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(8)</span> Cosmetics have been used throughout history. The ancient Greeks, the Egyptians and the Romans all used various kinds of makeup. Some of these used to improve one’s appearance. Others were used to protect one’s skin. However, cosmetics were in some cases, things used for makeup were dangerous or even deadly! Skin care treatments including perfumes, lotions, and cosmetic masks were used in ancient Egypt by rich and poor alike. Egyptians also developed some of the earliest sunscreens. They used oils and creams for protection against the sun and dry winds. Egyptians, as well as other ancient cultures, used various powders on their skin for beauty as well. Egyptians used black kohl around their eyes. Romans put white chalk on their faces. And Indians painted red henna on their bodies. Most of the ancient cosmetics were harmless. However, in the name of beauty, some people applied dangerous chemicals and poisons to their skin. During the Italian Renaissance, women wore white powder made of lead on their faces. Of course, doctors today know lead is like a poison for our bodies. Also around the time of the Renaissance, women in Italy put drops of belladonna in their eyes. These belladonna drops were made from a plant whose poison affects the nerves in the body. By putting belladonna drops in her eyes, a woman’s pupils would become very large. People thought this made women more beautiful. Actually, this is where the plant’s name comes from. In Italian, belladonna means “beautiful woman.” When Elizabeth I was queen in the late 1500s, some rather dangerous cosmetics were also being used by women in England. In particular, women were using special hair dye made with lead and sulphur. The dye was designed to give people red hair, the same colour as the queen’s hair, but over time, the dye made people’s hair fall out. Finally, women using this dye ended up bald, like the queen, and had to wear wigs. [Source: Reading Challenge 2, Compass Publishing, 2010]. Question 46:Which of the following statements is NOT correct? A. The Romans used chalk to make their faces white. B. Queen Elizabeth I had blond hair. C. The Egyptians used makeup to help their skin. D. All of the above Question 47:What was belladonna used for? A. To change the color of women’s skin B. To make people look smarter C. To poison plants D. To give women pretty eyes Question 48: What is the main idea of this reading? A. Some cosmetics in the past were dangerous. B. The ancient Egyptians used a lot of makeup. C. Italian women had the best makeup. D. People have always used makeup. Question 49:Where did Italian women apply lead powder? A. Under their arms B. In their hair C. On their hands D. On their faces Question 50: What is the meaning of “rather” as it is used in line 14? A. on the contrary B. fairly C. normally D. preferred. The End.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(9)</span> SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 04 trang). ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã Để 375. 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. spice B. police C. polite D. satellite Question 2: A. teenage B. message C. passage D. storage 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. potential B. preferential C. intelligent D. apprentice Question 4: A. district B. dismiss C. discount D. discuss Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 05 to 10. While my friend was on holiday I kept an ...(5)... on her flat, so to say thank you she wanted to take me to the theatre. Unfortunately it was a modern play and she knows I don’t like them very much because I have always had ...(6)... feet in the past and refused to go at the last minute. But this time she persuaded me to go, promising to buy me dinner afterwards. The audience had all dressed ...(7)... and looked very smart and serious. I couldn’t understand the play at all - I just don't get these modern plays - and the people around me were concentrating so hard to understand it that finally I couldn’t keep a ...(8)... face and burst out laughing. My neighbours stared at me furiously until I stopped laughing. I tried to sit quietly but I broke ... (9)...in a sweat as I struggled to hold back the laughter. Their disapproving looks just made me want to laugh even more. Finally I gave up. I couldn’t get ...(10)... the play so I walked out. The audience showed their approval of my decision by clapping. Now my friend won't talk to me. Question 5:A. ear B. hand C. finger D. eye Question 6:A. freezing B. icy C. itchy D. cold Question 7:A. down B. out C. up D. for Question 8:A. straight B. smart C. tough D. tight Question 9:A. out B. into C. away D. up Question 10:A. out of B. through C. away D. down 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 11: After rising the flag to commemorate the Independence Day, we all sang the national song. A. to commemorate B. we all C. rising D. national song Question 12: She wishes that we didn’t send her the candy yesterday because she’s on a diet. A. her the candy B. didn’t send C. because D. on Question 13: It’s difficult to get used to sleep in a tent after having soft, comfortable bed to lie on. A. to lie on B. having C. difficult D. to sleep 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 14: The menu for the dinner looks great. I think we should have a better option for vegetarians. A. The menu for the dinner looks great; however, I think we should have a better option for vegetarians. B. I think we should have a better option for vegetarians; however, the menu for the dinner looks good. C. However the menu for the dinner looks good, I think we should have a better option for vegetarians. D. However good does the menu for the dinner look, we should have a better option for vegetarians, I think. Question 15: I personally like rock music. Some of those attending might prefer something different. A. Although I personally like rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different. B. However personally I like rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different. C. Although I personally like rock music, but some of those attending might prefer something different. D. In spite of I personally liking rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 16 to 27. Question 16: I know she lives in London but I haven't got her.....address. A. real B. unique C. actual D. particular Question 17: That necklace is..... . There's no other like it in the world. A. individual B. particular C. alone D. unique Question 18: I was quite taken......by his criticism of me. He's never done that before. A. up B. away C. over D. aback Question 19: Last year the economy was stable but the.....situation is quite different. A. usual B. actual C. unique D. current Question 20: As.....Jenny was late for school. She always oversleeps. A. usual B. regular C. individual D. typical Question 21: At the.....time we're working hard to solve the problems..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(10)</span> A. actual B. present C. usual D. common Question 22: I don’t have anything in.....with her. She's quite different from me. A. ordinary B. common C. usual D. same Question 23: He rarely lets his.....down, especially with people he's only just met. A. protection B. security C. guard D. safety Question 24: Ken has decided to...... He’s leaving the UK to go and live in Australia. A. immigrate B. emigrate C. integrate D. emerge Question 25: We......you'll be at the meeting tomorrow. Is that right? A. resume B. assess C. estimate D. presume Question 26: Do you want to do anything in.....today? A. actual B. typical C. particular D. common Question 27: We went on a business......to Berlin last week. A. journey B. trip C. holiday D. voyage Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 32. IN THE NAME OF BEAUTY Cosmetics have been used throughout history. The ancient Greeks, the Egyptians and the Romans all used various kinds of makeup. Some of these used to improve one’s appearance. Others were used to protect one’s skin. However, cosmetics were in some cases, things used for makeup were dangerous or even deadly! Skin care treatments including perfumes, lotions, and cosmetic masks were used in ancient Egypt by rich and poor alike. Egyptians also developed some of the earliest sunscreens. They used oils and creams for protection against the sun and dry winds. Egyptians, as well as other ancient cultures, used various powders on their skin for beauty as well. Egyptians used black kohl around their eyes. Romans put white chalk on their faces. And Indians painted red henna on their bodies. Most of the ancient cosmetics were harmless. However, in the name of beauty, some people applied dangerous chemicals and poisons to their skin. During the Italian Renaissance, women wore white powder made of lead on their faces. Of course, doctors today know lead is like a poison for our bodies. Also around the time of the Renaissance, women in Italy put drops of belladonna in their eyes. These belladonna drops were made from a plant whose poison affects the nerves in the body. By putting belladonna drops in her eyes, a woman’s pupils would become very large. People thought this made women more beautiful. Actually, this is where the plant’s name comes from. In Italian, belladonna means “beautiful woman.” When Elizabeth I was queen in the late 1500s, some rather dangerous cosmetics were also being used by women in England. In particular, women were using special hair dye made with lead and sulphur. The dye was designed to give people red hair, the same colour as the queen’s hair, but over time, the dye made people’s hair fall out. Finally, women using this dye ended up bald, like the queen, and had to wear wigs. [Source: Reading Challenge 2, Compass Publishing, 2010]. Question 28:What was belladonna used for? A. To poison plants B. To give women pretty eyes C. To change the color of women’s skin D. To make people look smarter Question 29:Where did Italian women apply lead powder? A. In their hair B. On their faces C. Under their arms D. On their hands Question 30: What is the main idea of this reading? A. The ancient Egyptians used a lot of makeup. B. Italian women had the best makeup. C. Some cosmetics in the past were dangerous. D. People have always used makeup. Question 31:Which of the following statements is NOT correct? A. The Romans used chalk to make their faces white. B. The Egyptians used makeup to help their skin. C. All of the above D. Queen Elizabeth I had blond hair. Question 32: What is the meaning of “rather” as it is used in line 14? A. preferred B. on the contrary C. fairly D. normally Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 33: There is a lot of opposition to the proposed changes. A. disbelief B. disagreement C. appraisal D. inaccuracy Question 34: After the earthquake we felt grateful to be alive. A. mournful B. thankful C. sorrowful D. fateful Question 35: Her hair is the envy of the office. A. to be criticised by others B. to be liked and wanted by others C. to be hated by others D. to be the fashion of others 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 43. THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT More than ever, media is separating into mass market blockbusters on the one hand and ‘niche’ products - attracting small groups of people with similar interests - on the other. Everything else is struggling to compete. Joe Swanberg makes films about the romantic lives of young people in the city. He shoots quickly with a digital camera and asks actors to wear their own clothes. His low-budget films are hardly ever shown in cinemas. By keeping his costs down and distributing digitally, Mr Swanberg is making a living..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(11)</span> Technology was expected to help young people like him. A few years ago it was predicted that the internet would vastly increase the supply of small independent films and other niche media products and increase their audiences. That has certainly happened. However, so has the opposite. Blockbusters are also tightening their grip on audiences, whether it’s in the area of film, music, television or books. The growth of both niche products and huge sell-out successes has been at the expense of the things in the middle which are just quite popular - the near-misses. There are several reasons why big hits still do so well. As in the past, people still want to have something to talk about with their friends. Which is why talent shows such as ‘American Idol’ do pretty much as well as they did ten years ago and why the latest blockbuster still breaks new records at the box office. Research shows that people still choose blockbusters more often than less well-known books and films. This is probably because people tend to try only things they have heard of which for many people are limited to media-hyped blockbusters. However, some things are new. All the technology that has made niche content so much more accessible has also proved handy for pushing blockbusters. Missed the last popular film? Don’t worry, because there will be other chances to see it, in a wide variety of formats. Blockbusters are doing well not in spite of the fact that people have more choice in entertainment, but because of it. Imagine walking into a music shop which has more than 10 million songs, as iTunes does, all of them arranged alphabetically. Making up your mind would be impossible. So, rather than having to decide, it’s much easier to just grab what everybody is talking about. Is this increasingly more common separation into blockbusters and niches good or bad? It certainly makes life harder for media companies. In a world where entertainment choices are growing, it is more important than ever to make a big impact with your product. If it isn’t a hit, it will have to fight for attention together with thousands - perhaps millions - of other offerings. The possibility of failing can make people anxious and more conservative. Television programmes must be successful quickly or they will be cancelled. It is becoming even harder to talk the decision-makers in the movie industry into approving films if they are not confident there is a demand for them. Yet this can be a big advantage for consumers. In the past, these powerful business people could get away with supplying content that was not that good to people who did not have much of a choice. These days, with so many options, there is rarely nothing good on television. So the media industry must raise its game. Intelligent people naturally wish that more money were available to produce the kind of music, films and television programmes they like. The problem is that everybody has different ideas about exactly what they want to watch. Some may love watching a programme about the history of dance; others may want to spend an hour being told how to look after pet snakes. But not many want to do either of these things, which explains why such programmes are niche products. There are only a few things that can be guaranteed to delight large numbers of people. They are known as blockbusters. Question 36: In paragraph 1 we learn that Joe Swanberg's films are….. A. rarely seen in cinemas. B. are made for young people in the city. C. often bought on DVD. D. usually low-budget costume dramas. Question 37: Paragraph 4 indicates that people may….. A. choose niche films because of their availability. B. prefer to listen to music than watch films these days. C. be confused by the choice presented to them. D. not understand all the different formats available. Question 38: What does 'it' refer to in paragraph 3? A. the variety of format B. the last popular film C. the choice in entertainment D. the technology Question 39: What does 'they' refer to in paragraph 5? A. media companies B. consumers C. television programmes D. movie industry decision-makers Question 40: As a result of these changes, media companies…. A. are finding it more difficult to make an impression. B. tend to produce more unusual films than before. C. can get financial backing quite easily. D. know there is a growing demand for their products. Question 41: What impact has technology had on the movie business according to paragraph 2? A. Small independent film-makers are struggling to find an audience. B. Fewer young people are attracted to the industry. C. There is more choice available in the middle market area. D. Audiences are still enjoying blockbuster films. Question 42: According to paragraph 3, blockbuster success is because people….. A. like watching and talking about reality shows. B. only watch films recommended to them by friends. C. prefer to see famous actors in films. D. are reluctant to see films they’ve never heard of. Question 43: What does paragraph 6 say about the situation nowadays? A. There is hardly anything good on television. B. Making programmes is easier than before. C. Better films and TV programmes are being made. D. Consumers are benefiting from it..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(12)</span> 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 44: Out of the blue, he asked me to come with him to Europe. A. As I prepared B. Increasingly C. Politely D. As I expected Question 45: Through thick and thin, he’s proved a faithful friend. A. betraying B. unloyal C. unselfish D. unbelievable 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 46: Mark can’t wait to use his new computer-games console. A. Mark is patiently waiting to use his new computer-games console. B. Mark is eagerly waiting to use his new computer-games console. C. Mark is looking forward to using his new computer-games console. D. Mark is not used to waiting for his new computer-games console. Question 47: The only thing Carl forgot to buy was a new battery for his watch. A. Carl only remembered to buy a new battery for his watch. B. Carl remembered to buy a new battery for his watch only. C. Carl remembered to buy everything except a new battery for his watch. D. Carl remembered to buy not only a new battery but his watch as well. 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 48: A: “I beg your pardon. It seems I met you somewhere.” ~ B: “………” A. Sorry, sir. You take me for someone else. B. I'm sorry, but I’m broke. C. Yes, I’ve come here this morning. D. Oh, yes. Our flight was comfortable. Question 49: D: “Can you do me a favour?” ~ S: “……....” A. No, you can do it yourself. B. Oh, yes. With pleasure. C. How much do you need? D. What would you like, Madam? Question 50: S: “It’s said that Laura’s going to marry her boss next week?” ~ B: “………” A. It’s unbelievable. She‘s won a scholarship into Yale. B. Well, that’s on the new script. C. You’re telling me. D. Nonsense. She graduated only there years ago.. The End.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(13)</span> SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 04 trang). ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã Để 687. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 01 to 12. Question 1: Last year the economy was stable but the.....situation is quite different. A. current B. usual C. unique D. actual Question 2: As.....Jenny was late for school. She always oversleeps. A. usual B. regular C. individual D. typical Question 3: At the.....time we're working hard to solve the problems. A. common B. present C. actual D. usual Question 4: That necklace is..... . There's no other like it in the world. A. particular B. individual C. alone D. unique Question 5: Do you want to do anything in.....today? A. typical B. particular C. common D. actual Question 6: He rarely lets his.....down, especially with people he's only just met. A. guard B. protection C. safety D. security Question 7: We......you'll be at the meeting tomorrow. Is that right? A. assess B. resume C. presume D. estimate Question 8: Ken has decided to...... He’s leaving the UK to go and live in Australia. A. integrate B. emigrate C. immigrate D. emerge Question 9: We went on a business......to Berlin last week. A. voyage B. holiday C. trip D. journey Question 10: I don’t have anything in.....with her. She's quite different from me. A. ordinary B. usual C. same D. common Question 11: I know she lives in London but I haven't got her.....address. A. actual B. particular C. unique D. real Question 12: I was quite taken......by his criticism of me. He's never done that before. A. up B. away C. over D. aback 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. dismiss B. discuss C. district D. discount Question 14: A. apprentice B. preferential C. intelligent D. potential 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: Through thick and thin, he’s proved a faithful friend. A. unloyal B. unselfish C. betraying D. unbelievable Question 16: Out of the blue, he asked me to come with him to Europe. A. Increasingly B. As I prepared C. Politely D. As I expected 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 17: She wishes that we didn’t send her the candy yesterday because she’s on a diet. A. her the candy B. on C. didn’t send D. because Question 18: It’s difficult to get used to sleep in a tent after having soft, comfortable bed to lie on. A. having B. to lie on C. difficult D. to sleep Question 19: After rising the flag to commemorate the Independence Day, we all sang the national song. A. we all B. rising C. to commemorate D. national song 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 20 to 27. THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT More than ever, media is separating into mass market blockbusters on the one hand and ‘niche’ products - attracting small groups of people with similar interests - on the other. Everything else is struggling to compete. Joe Swanberg makes films about the romantic lives of young people in the city. He shoots quickly with a digital camera and asks actors to wear their own clothes. His low-budget films are hardly ever shown in cinemas. By keeping his costs down and distributing digitally, Mr Swanberg is making a living. Technology was expected to help young people like him. A few years ago it was predicted that the internet would vastly increase the supply of small independent films and other niche media products and increase their audiences. That has certainly happened. However, so has the opposite. Blockbusters are also tightening their grip on audiences, whether it’s in the area of film, music, television or books. The growth of both niche products and huge sell-out successes has been at the expense of the things in the middle which are just quite popular - the near-misses..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(14)</span> There are several reasons why big hits still do so well. As in the past, people still want to have something to talk about with their friends. Which is why talent shows such as ‘American Idol’ do pretty much as well as they did ten years ago and why the latest blockbuster still breaks new records at the box office. Research shows that people still choose blockbusters more often than less well-known books and films. This is probably because people tend to try only things they have heard of which for many people are limited to media-hyped blockbusters. However, some things are new. All the technology that has made niche content so much more accessible has also proved handy for pushing blockbusters. Missed the last popular film? Don’t worry, because there will be other chances to see it, in a wide variety of formats. Blockbusters are doing well not in spite of the fact that people have more choice in entertainment, but because of it. Imagine walking into a music shop which has more than 10 million songs, as iTunes does, all of them arranged alphabetically. Making up your mind would be impossible. So, rather than having to decide, it’s much easier to just grab what everybody is talking about. Is this increasingly more common separation into blockbusters and niches good or bad? It certainly makes life harder for media companies. In a world where entertainment choices are growing, it is more important than ever to make a big impact with your product. If it isn’t a hit, it will have to fight for attention together with thousands - perhaps millions - of other offerings. The possibility of failing can make people anxious and more conservative. Television programmes must be successful quickly or they will be cancelled. It is becoming even harder to talk the decision-makers in the movie industry into approving films if they are not confident there is a demand for them. Yet this can be a big advantage for consumers. In the past, these powerful business people could get away with supplying content that was not that good to people who did not have much of a choice. These days, with so many options, there is rarely nothing good on television. So the media industry must raise its game. Intelligent people naturally wish that more money were available to produce the kind of music, films and television programmes they like. The problem is that everybody has different ideas about exactly what they want to watch. Some may love watching a programme about the history of dance; others may want to spend an hour being told how to look after pet snakes. But not many want to do either of these things, which explains why such programmes are niche products. There are only a few things that can be guaranteed to delight large numbers of people. They are known as blockbusters. Question 20: In paragraph 1 we learn that Joe Swanberg's films are….. A. often bought on DVD. B. are made for young people in the city. C. rarely seen in cinemas. D. usually low-budget costume dramas. Question 21: What does 'they' refer to in paragraph 5? A. television programmes B. movie industry decision-makers C. consumers D. media companies Question 22: What does 'it' refer to in paragraph 3? A. the variety of format B. the technology C. the choice in entertainment D. the last popular film Question 23: What impact has technology had on the movie business according to paragraph 2? A. Small independent film-makers are struggling to find an audience. B. There is more choice available in the middle market area. C. Audiences are still enjoying blockbuster films. D. Fewer young people are attracted to the industry. Question 24: Paragraph 4 indicates that people may….. A. be confused by the choice presented to them. B. prefer to listen to music than watch films these days. C. not understand all the different formats available. D. choose niche films because of their availability. Question 25: According to paragraph 3, blockbuster success is because people….. A. are reluctant to see films they’ve never heard of. B. like watching and talking about reality shows. C. only watch films recommended to them by friends. D. prefer to see famous actors in films. Question 26: As a result of these changes, media companies…. A. can get financial backing quite easily. B. know there is a growing demand for their products. C. are finding it more difficult to make an impression. D. tend to produce more unusual films than before. Question 27: What does paragraph 6 say about the situation nowadays? A. Consumers are benefiting from it. B. Making programmes is easier than before. C. There is hardly anything good on television. D. Better films and TV programmes are being made. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 28 to 33. While my friend was on holiday I kept an ...(28)... on her flat, so to say thank you she wanted to take me to the theatre. Unfortunately it was a modern play and she knows I don’t like them very much because I have always had ...(29)... feet in the past and refused to go at the last minute. But this time she persuaded me to go, promising to buy me dinner afterwards. The audience had all dressed ...(30)... and looked very smart and serious. I couldn’t understand the play at all - I just don't get.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(15)</span> these modern plays - and the people around me were concentrating so hard to understand it that finally I couldn’t keep a ... (31)... face and burst out laughing. My neighbours stared at me furiously until I stopped laughing. I tried to sit quietly but I broke ...(32)...in a sweat as I struggled to hold back the laughter. Their disapproving looks just made me want to laugh even more. Finally I gave up. I couldn’t get ...(33)... the play so I walked out. The audience showed their approval of my decision by clapping. Now my friend won't talk to me. Question 28: A. hand B. finger C. ear D. eye Question 29:A. freezing B. itchy C. cold D. icy Question 30: A. out B. for C. up D. down Question 31: A. smart B. tough C. tight D. straight Question 32: A. up B. away C. out D. into Question 33: A. down B. through C. away D. out of Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 34: There is a lot of opposition to the proposed changes. A. disbelief B. disagreement C. appraisal D. inaccuracy Question 35: After the earthquake we felt grateful to be alive. A. mournful B. thankful C. fateful D. sorrowful Question 36: Her hair is the envy of the office. A. to be criticised by others B. to be liked and wanted by others C. to be the fashion of others D. to be hated by others 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 37: The menu for the dinner looks great. I think we should have a better option for vegetarians. A. The menu for the dinner looks great; however, I think we should have a better option for vegetarians. B. However the menu for the dinner looks good, I think we should have a better option for vegetarians. C. However good does the menu for the dinner look, we should have a better option for vegetarians, I think. D. I think we should have a better option for vegetarians; however, the menu for the dinner looks good. Question 38: I personally like rock music. Some of those attending might prefer something different. A. Although I personally like rock music, but some of those attending might prefer something different. B. However personally I like rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different. C. In spite of I personally liking rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different. D. Although I personally like rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different. 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 39: S: “It’s said that Laura’s going to marry her boss next week?” ~ B: “………” A. Nonsense. She graduated only there years ago. B. You’re telling me. C. Well, that’s on the new script. D. It’s unbelievable. She‘s won a scholarship into Yale. Question 40: D: “Can you do me a favour?” ~ S: “……....” A. No, you can do it yourself. B. What would you like, Madam? C. How much do you need? D. Oh, yes. With pleasure. Question 41: A: “I beg your pardon. It seems I met you somewhere.” ~ B: “………” A. Yes, I’ve come here this morning. B. Sorry, sir. You take me for someone else. C. I'm sorry, but I’m broke. D. Oh, yes. Our flight was comfortable. 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 42: A. police B. polite C. satellite D. spice Question 43: A. storage B. teenage C. passage D. message Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 44: Mark can’t wait to use his new computer-games console. A. Mark is not used to waiting for his new computer-games console. B. Mark is patiently waiting to use his new computer-games console. C. Mark is looking forward to using his new computer-games console. D. Mark is eagerly waiting to use his new computer-games console. Question 45: The only thing Carl forgot to buy was a new battery for his watch. A. Carl remembered to buy a new battery for his watch only. B. Carl remembered to buy not only a new battery but his watch as well. C. Carl remembered to buy everything except a new battery for his watch. D. Carl only remembered to buy a new battery for his watch. 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 46 to 50. IN THE NAME OF BEAUTY.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(16)</span> Cosmetics have been used throughout history. The ancient Greeks, the Egyptians and the Romans all used various kinds of makeup. Some of these used to improve one’s appearance. Others were used to protect one’s skin. However, cosmetics were in some cases, things used for makeup were dangerous or even deadly! Skin care treatments including perfumes, lotions, and cosmetic masks were used in ancient Egypt by rich and poor alike. Egyptians also developed some of the earliest sunscreens. They used oils and creams for protection against the sun and dry winds. Egyptians, as well as other ancient cultures, used various powders on their skin for beauty as well. Egyptians used black kohl around their eyes. Romans put white chalk on their faces. And Indians painted red henna on their bodies. Most of the ancient cosmetics were harmless. However, in the name of beauty, some people applied dangerous chemicals and poisons to their skin. During the Italian Renaissance, women wore white powder made of lead on their faces. Of course, doctors today know lead is like a poison for our bodies. Also around the time of the Renaissance, women in Italy put drops of belladonna in their eyes. These belladonna drops were made from a plant whose poison affects the nerves in the body. By putting belladonna drops in her eyes, a woman’s pupils would become very large. People thought this made women more beautiful. Actually, this is where the plant’s name comes from. In Italian, belladonna means “beautiful woman.” When Elizabeth I was queen in the late 1500s, some rather dangerous cosmetics were also being used by women in England. In particular, women were using special hair dye made with lead and sulphur. The dye was designed to give people red hair, the same colour as the queen’s hair, but over time, the dye made people’s hair fall out. Finally, women using this dye ended up bald, like the queen, and had to wear wigs. [Source: Reading Challenge 2, Compass Publishing, 2010]. Question 46: What is the main idea of this reading? A. Italian women had the best makeup. B. The ancient Egyptians used a lot of makeup. C. People have always used makeup. D. Some cosmetics in the past were dangerous. Question 47:Which of the following statements is NOT correct? A. All of the above B. The Egyptians used makeup to help their skin. C. Queen Elizabeth I had blond hair. D. The Romans used chalk to make their faces white. Question 48:What was belladonna used for? A. To poison plants B. To give women pretty eyes C. To make people look smarter D. To change the color of women’s skin Question 49:Where did Italian women apply lead powder? A. On their hands B. Under their arms C. On their faces D. In their hair Question 50: What is the meaning of “rather” as it is used in line 14? A. normally B. on the contrary C. fairly D. preferred. The End.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(17)</span> SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 04 trang). ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã Để 861. 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. satellite B. spice C. polite D. police Question 2: A. storage B. message C. passage D. teenage 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. dismiss B. discount C. discuss D. district Question 4: A. potential B. preferential C. apprentice D. intelligent 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 5: D: “Can you do me a favour?” ~ S: “……....” A. No, you can do it yourself. B. How much do you need? C. Oh, yes. With pleasure. D. What would you like, Madam? Question 6: A: “I beg your pardon. It seems I met you somewhere.” ~ B: “………” A. Yes, I’ve come here this morning. B. I'm sorry, but I’m broke. C. Oh, yes. Our flight was comfortable. D. Sorry, sir. You take me for someone else. Question 7: S: “It’s said that Laura’s going to marry her boss next week?” ~ B: “………” A. Nonsense. She graduated only there years ago. B. It’s unbelievable. She‘s won a scholarship into Yale. C. You’re telling me. D. Well, that’s on the new script. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 080 to 19. Question 8: At the.....time we're working hard to solve the problems. A. present B. common C. usual D. actual Question 9: Ken has decided to...... He’s leaving the UK to go and live in Australia. A. emigrate B. immigrate C. integrate D. emerge Question 10: I don’t have anything in.....with her. She's quite different from me. A. ordinary B. usual C. common D. same Question 11: We......you'll be at the meeting tomorrow. Is that right? A. presume B. assess C. estimate D. resume Question 12: He rarely lets his.....down, especially with people he's only just met. A. security B. safety C. protection D. guard Question 13: We went on a business......to Berlin last week. A. voyage B. journey C. holiday D. trip Question 14: That necklace is..... . There's no other like it in the world. A. individual B. unique C. particular D. alone Question 15: As.....Jenny was late for school. She always oversleeps. A. regular B. individual C. typical D. usual Question 16: I know she lives in London but I haven't got her.....address. A. unique B. particular C. actual D. real Question 17: Do you want to do anything in.....today? A. typical B. particular C. actual D. common Question 18: Last year the economy was stable but the.....situation is quite different. A. current B. usual C. unique D. actual Question 19: I was quite taken......by his criticism of me. He's never done that before. A. away B. aback C. up D. over 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 20 to 24. IN THE NAME OF BEAUTY Cosmetics have been used throughout history. The ancient Greeks, the Egyptians and the Romans all used various kinds of makeup. Some of these used to improve one’s appearance. Others were used to protect one’s skin. However, cosmetics were in some cases, things used for makeup were dangerous or even deadly! Skin care treatments including perfumes, lotions, and cosmetic masks were used in ancient Egypt by rich and poor alike. Egyptians also developed some of the earliest sunscreens. They used oils and creams for protection against the sun and dry winds. Egyptians, as well as other ancient cultures, used various powders on their skin for beauty as well. Egyptians used black kohl around their eyes. Romans put white chalk on their faces. And Indians painted red henna on their bodies. Most of the ancient cosmetics were harmless. However, in the name of beauty, some people applied dangerous chemicals and poisons to their skin. During the Italian Renaissance, women wore white powder made of lead on their faces. Of course,.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(18)</span> doctors today know lead is like a poison for our bodies. Also around the time of the Renaissance, women in Italy put drops of belladonna in their eyes. These belladonna drops were made from a plant whose poison affects the nerves in the body. By putting belladonna drops in her eyes, a woman’s pupils would become very large. People thought this made women more beautiful. Actually, this is where the plant’s name comes from. In Italian, belladonna means “beautiful woman.” When Elizabeth I was queen in the late 1500s, some rather dangerous cosmetics were also being used by women in England. In particular, women were using special hair dye made with lead and sulphur. The dye was designed to give people red hair, the same colour as the queen’s hair, but over time, the dye made people’s hair fall out. Finally, women using this dye ended up bald, like the queen, and had to wear wigs. [Source: Reading Challenge 2, Compass Publishing, 2010]. Question 20: What is the meaning of “rather” as it is used in line 14? A. preferred B. normally C. fairly D. on the contrary Question 21: What is the main idea of this reading? A. The ancient Egyptians used a lot of makeup. B. Italian women had the best makeup. C. Some cosmetics in the past were dangerous. D. People have always used makeup. Question 22:What was belladonna used for? A. To poison plants B. To give women pretty eyes C. To change the color of women’s skin D. To make people look smarter Question 23:Which of the following statements is NOT correct? A. Queen Elizabeth I had blond hair. B. The Egyptians used makeup to help their skin. C. All of the above D. The Romans used chalk to make their faces white. Question 24:Where did Italian women apply lead powder? A. In their hair B. Under their arms C. On their faces D. On their hands Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 25: After the earthquake we felt grateful to be alive. A. thankful B. fateful C. sorrowful D. mournful Question 26: There is a lot of opposition to the proposed changes. A. disagreement B. appraisal C. disbelief D. inaccuracy Question 27: Her hair is the envy of the office. A. to be criticised by others B. to be the fashion of others C. to be liked and wanted by others D. to be hated by others 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 28: It’s difficult to get used to sleep in a tent after having soft, comfortable bed to lie on. A. having B. difficult C. to sleep D. to lie on Question 29: After rising the flag to commemorate the Independence Day, we all sang the national song. A. national song B. to commemorate C. we all D. rising Question 30: She wishes that we didn’t send her the candy yesterday because she’s on a diet. A. because B. her the candy C. didn’t send D. on 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: Mark can’t wait to use his new computer-games console. A. Mark is patiently waiting to use his new computer-games console. B. Mark is looking forward to using his new computer-games console. C. Mark is not used to waiting for his new computer-games console. D. Mark is eagerly waiting to use his new computer-games console. Question 32: The only thing Carl forgot to buy was a new battery for his watch. A. Carl remembered to buy not only a new battery but his watch as well. B. Carl remembered to buy everything except a new battery for his watch. C. Carl only remembered to buy a new battery for his watch. D. Carl remembered to buy a new battery for his watch only. 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 33: The menu for the dinner looks great. I think we should have a better option for vegetarians. A. However the menu for the dinner looks good, I think we should have a better option for vegetarians. B. However good does the menu for the dinner look, we should have a better option for vegetarians, I think. C. I think we should have a better option for vegetarians; however, the menu for the dinner looks good. D. The menu for the dinner looks great; however, I think we should have a better option for vegetarians. Question 34: I personally like rock music. Some of those attending might prefer something different. A. However personally I like rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different. B. Although I personally like rock music, but some of those attending might prefer something different. C. In spite of I personally liking rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different. D. Although I personally like rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(19)</span> 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 35: Out of the blue, he asked me to come with him to Europe. A. As I prepared B. As I expected C. Politely D. Increasingly Question 36: Through thick and thin, he’s proved a faithful friend. A. unloyal B. unbelievable C. unselfish D. betraying Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 37 to 44. THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT More than ever, media is separating into mass market blockbusters on the one hand and ‘niche’ products - attracting small groups of people with similar interests - on the other. Everything else is struggling to compete. Joe Swanberg makes films about the romantic lives of young people in the city. He shoots quickly with a digital camera and asks actors to wear their own clothes. His low-budget films are hardly ever shown in cinemas. By keeping his costs down and distributing digitally, Mr Swanberg is making a living. Technology was expected to help young people like him. A few years ago it was predicted that the internet would vastly increase the supply of small independent films and other niche media products and increase their audiences. That has certainly happened. However, so has the opposite. Blockbusters are also tightening their grip on audiences, whether it’s in the area of film, music, television or books. The growth of both niche products and huge sell-out successes has been at the expense of the things in the middle which are just quite popular - the near-misses. There are several reasons why big hits still do so well. As in the past, people still want to have something to talk about with their friends. Which is why talent shows such as ‘American Idol’ do pretty much as well as they did ten years ago and why the latest blockbuster still breaks new records at the box office. Research shows that people still choose blockbusters more often than less well-known books and films. This is probably because people tend to try only things they have heard of which for many people are limited to media-hyped blockbusters. However, some things are new. All the technology that has made niche content so much more accessible has also proved handy for pushing blockbusters. Missed the last popular film? Don’t worry, because there will be other chances to see it, in a wide variety of formats. Blockbusters are doing well not in spite of the fact that people have more choice in entertainment, but because of it. Imagine walking into a music shop which has more than 10 million songs, as iTunes does, all of them arranged alphabetically. Making up your mind would be impossible. So, rather than having to decide, it’s much easier to just grab what everybody is talking about. Is this increasingly more common separation into blockbusters and niches good or bad? It certainly makes life harder for media companies. In a world where entertainment choices are growing, it is more important than ever to make a big impact with your product. If it isn’t a hit, it will have to fight for attention together with thousands - perhaps millions - of other offerings. The possibility of failing can make people anxious and more conservative. Television programmes must be successful quickly or they will be cancelled. It is becoming even harder to talk the decision-makers in the movie industry into approving films if they are not confident there is a demand for them. Yet this can be a big advantage for consumers. In the past, these powerful business people could get away with supplying content that was not that good to people who did not have much of a choice. These days, with so many options, there is rarely nothing good on television. So the media industry must raise its game. Intelligent people naturally wish that more money were available to produce the kind of music, films and television programmes they like. The problem is that everybody has different ideas about exactly what they want to watch. Some may love watching a programme about the history of dance; others may want to spend an hour being told how to look after pet snakes. But not many want to do either of these things, which explains why such programmes are niche products. There are only a few things that can be guaranteed to delight large numbers of people. They are known as blockbusters. Question 37: In paragraph 1 we learn that Joe Swanberg's films are….. A. usually low-budget costume dramas. B. often bought on DVD. C. are made for young people in the city. D. rarely seen in cinemas. Question 38: As a result of these changes, media companies…. A. tend to produce more unusual films than before. B. can get financial backing quite easily. C. are finding it more difficult to make an impression. D. know there is a growing demand for their products. Question 39: What does 'they' refer to in paragraph 5? A. movie industry decision-makers B. television programmes C. consumers D. media companies Question 40: What impact has technology had on the movie business according to paragraph 2? A. Fewer young people are attracted to the industry. B. Audiences are still enjoying blockbuster films. C. Small independent film-makers are struggling to find an audience. D. There is more choice available in the middle market area. Question 41: Paragraph 4 indicates that people may….. A. choose niche films because of their availability. B. prefer to listen to music than watch films these days..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(20)</span> C. not understand all the different formats available. D. be confused by the choice presented to them. Question 42: What does 'it' refer to in paragraph 3? A. the last popular film B. the variety of format C. the technology D. the choice in entertainment Question 43: According to paragraph 3, blockbuster success is because people….. A. are reluctant to see films they’ve never heard of. B. prefer to see famous actors in films. C. like watching and talking about reality shows. D. only watch films recommended to them by friends. Question 44: What does paragraph 6 say about the situation nowadays? A. Making programmes is easier than before. B. Consumers are benefiting from it. C. Better films and TV programmes are being made. D. There is hardly anything good on television. 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 45 to 50. While my friend was on holiday I kept an ...(45)... on her flat, so to say thank you she wanted to take me to the theatre. Unfortunately it was a modern play and she knows I don’t like them very much because I have always had ...(46)... feet in the past and refused to go at the last minute. But this time she persuaded me to go, promising to buy me dinner afterwards. The audience had all dressed ...(47)... and looked very smart and serious. I couldn’t understand the play at all - I just don't get these modern plays - and the people around me were concentrating so hard to understand it that finally I couldn’t keep a ... (48)... face and burst out laughing. My neighbours stared at me furiously until I stopped laughing. I tried to sit quietly but I broke ...(49)...in a sweat as I struggled to hold back the laughter. Their disapproving looks just made me want to laugh even more. Finally I gave up. I couldn’t get ...(50)... the play so I walked out. The audience showed their approval of my decision by clapping. Now my friend won't talk to me. Question 45: A. finger B. hand C. eye D. ear Question 46: A. icy B. freezing C. itchy D. cold Question 47: A. out B. for C. up D. down Question 48: A. straight B. tough C. smart D. tight Question 49: A. out B. into C. up D. away Question 50: A. through B. down C. away D. out of. The End.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(21)</span> SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 04 trang). ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề. Mã Để 373. 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. polite B. spice C. police D. satellite Question 2: A. storage B. message C. teenage D. passage 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 3: After rising the flag to commemorate the Independence Day, we all sang the national song. A. rising B. we all C. national song D. to commemorate Question 4: It’s difficult to get used to sleep in a tent after having soft, comfortable bed to lie on. A. to sleep B. having C. difficult D. to lie on Question 5: She wishes that we didn’t send her the candy yesterday because she’s on a diet. A. because B. on C. didn’t send D. her the candy Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 06 to 17. Question 6: Do you want to do anything in.....today? A. actual B. common C. particular D. typical Question 7: Last year the economy was stable but the.....situation is quite different. A. current B. unique C. usual D. actual Question 8: I don’t have anything in.....with her. She's quite different from me. A. ordinary B. usual C. same D. common Question 9: We went on a business......to Berlin last week. A. journey B. trip C. voyage D. holiday Question 10: Ken has decided to...... He’s leaving the UK to go and live in Australia. A. integrate B. emerge C. emigrate D. immigrate Question 11: I was quite taken......by his criticism of me. He's never done that before. A. over B. aback C. up D. away Question 12: That necklace is..... . There's no other like it in the world. A. particular B. unique C. individual D. alone Question 13: As.....Jenny was late for school. She always oversleeps. A. typical B. regular C. individual D. usual Question 14: At the.....time we're working hard to solve the problems. A. usual B. actual C. present D. common Question 15: We......you'll be at the meeting tomorrow. Is that right? A. resume B. assess C. presume D. estimate Question 16: I know she lives in London but I haven't got her.....address. A. actual B. unique C. particular D. real Question 17: He rarely lets his.....down, especially with people he's only just met. A. guard B. safety C. security D. protection 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: Out of the blue, he asked me to come with him to Europe. A. As I expected B. Politely C. Increasingly D. As I prepared Question 19: Through thick and thin, he’s proved a faithful friend. A. unbelievable B. betraying C. unloyal D. unselfish 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: I personally like rock music. Some of those attending might prefer something different. A. However personally I like rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different. B. In spite of I personally liking rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different. C. Although I personally like rock music, but some of those attending might prefer something different. D. Although I personally like rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different. Question 21: The menu for the dinner looks great. I think we should have a better option for vegetarians. A. I think we should have a better option for vegetarians; however, the menu for the dinner looks good. B. The menu for the dinner looks great; however, I think we should have a better option for vegetarians. C. However the menu for the dinner looks good, I think we should have a better option for vegetarians. D. However good does the menu for the dinner look, we should have a better option for vegetarians, I think. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(22)</span> Question 22: There is a lot of opposition to the proposed changes. A. appraisal B. disagreement C. inaccuracy D. disbelief Question 23: Her hair is the envy of the office. A. to be the fashion of others B. to be criticised by others C. to be liked and wanted by others D. to be hated by others Question 24: After the earthquake we felt grateful to be alive. A. thankful B. mournful C. sorrowful D. fateful 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 25 to 30. While my friend was on holiday I kept an ...(25)... on her flat, so to say thank you she wanted to take me to the theatre. Unfortunately it was a modern play and she knows I don’t like them very much because I have always had ...(26)... feet in the past and refused to go at the last minute. But this time she persuaded me to go, promising to buy me dinner afterwards. The audience had all dressed ...(27)... and looked very smart and serious. I couldn’t understand the play at all - I just don't get these modern plays - and the people around me were concentrating so hard to understand it that finally I couldn’t keep a ... (28)... face and burst out laughing. My neighbours stared at me furiously until I stopped laughing. I tried to sit quietly but I broke ...(29)...in a sweat as I struggled to hold back the laughter. Their disapproving looks just made me want to laugh even more. Finally I gave up. I couldn’t get ...(30)... the play so I walked out. The audience showed their approval of my decision by clapping. Now my friend won't talk to me. Question 25:A. finger B. hand C. eye D. ear Question 26:A. itchy B. freezing C. icy D. cold Question 27:A. for B. out C. up D. down Question 28:A. smart B. tough C. straight D. tight Question 29:A. into B. out C. up D. away Question 30:A. through B. away C. out of D. down 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 31: A: “I beg your pardon. It seems I met you somewhere.” ~ B: “………” A. Sorry, sir. You take me for someone else. B. Oh, yes. Our flight was comfortable. C. Yes, I’ve come here this morning. D. I'm sorry, but I’m broke. Question 32: S: “It’s said that Laura’s going to marry her boss next week?” ~ B: “………” A. Well, that’s on the new script. B. You’re telling me. C. Nonsense. She graduated only there years ago. D. It’s unbelievable. She‘s won a scholarship into Yale. Question 33: D: “Can you do me a favour?” ~ S: “……....” A. No, you can do it yourself. B. What would you like, Madam? C. How much do you need? D. Oh, yes. With pleasure. 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 34: A. discount B. district C. dismiss D. discuss Question 35: A. preferential B. intelligent C. potential D. apprentice 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 43. THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT More than ever, media is separating into mass market blockbusters on the one hand and ‘niche’ products - attracting small groups of people with similar interests - on the other. Everything else is struggling to compete. Joe Swanberg makes films about the romantic lives of young people in the city. He shoots quickly with a digital camera and asks actors to wear their own clothes. His low-budget films are hardly ever shown in cinemas. By keeping his costs down and distributing digitally, Mr Swanberg is making a living. Technology was expected to help young people like him. A few years ago it was predicted that the internet would vastly increase the supply of small independent films and other niche media products and increase their audiences. That has certainly happened. However, so has the opposite. Blockbusters are also tightening their grip on audiences, whether it’s in the area of film, music, television or books. The growth of both niche products and huge sell-out successes has been at the expense of the things in the middle which are just quite popular - the near-misses. There are several reasons why big hits still do so well. As in the past, people still want to have something to talk about with their friends. Which is why talent shows such as ‘American Idol’ do pretty much as well as they did ten years ago and why the latest blockbuster still breaks new records at the box office. Research shows that people still choose blockbusters more often than less well-known books and films. This is probably because people tend to try only things they have heard of which for many people are limited to media-hyped blockbusters. However, some things are new. All the technology that has made niche content so much more accessible has also proved handy for pushing blockbusters. Missed the last popular film? Don’t worry, because there will be other chances to see it, in a wide variety of formats. Blockbusters are doing well not in spite of the fact that people have more choice in entertainment, but because of it. Imagine walking into a music shop which has more than 10 million songs, as iTunes does, all of them arranged alphabetically. Making up your mind would be impossible. So, rather than having to decide, it’s much easier to just grab what everybody is talking about..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(23)</span> Is this increasingly more common separation into blockbusters and niches good or bad? It certainly makes life harder for media companies. In a world where entertainment choices are growing, it is more important than ever to make a big impact with your product. If it isn’t a hit, it will have to fight for attention together with thousands - perhaps millions - of other offerings. The possibility of failing can make people anxious and more conservative. Television programmes must be successful quickly or they will be cancelled. It is becoming even harder to talk the decision-makers in the movie industry into approving films if they are not confident there is a demand for them. Yet this can be a big advantage for consumers. In the past, these powerful business people could get away with supplying content that was not that good to people who did not have much of a choice. These days, with so many options, there is rarely nothing good on television. So the media industry must raise its game. Intelligent people naturally wish that more money were available to produce the kind of music, films and television programmes they like. The problem is that everybody has different ideas about exactly what they want to watch. Some may love watching a programme about the history of dance; others may want to spend an hour being told how to look after pet snakes. But not many want to do either of these things, which explains why such programmes are niche products. There are only a few things that can be guaranteed to delight large numbers of people. They are known as blockbusters. Question 36: What does 'they' refer to in paragraph 5? A. movie industry decision-makers B. media companies C. consumers D. television programmes Question 37: What impact has technology had on the movie business according to paragraph 2? A. There is more choice available in the middle market area. B. Audiences are still enjoying blockbuster films. C. Small independent film-makers are struggling to find an audience. D. Fewer young people are attracted to the industry. Question 38: In paragraph 1 we learn that Joe Swanberg's films are….. A. usually low-budget costume dramas. B. rarely seen in cinemas. C. often bought on DVD. D. are made for young people in the city. Question 39: What does paragraph 6 say about the situation nowadays? A. Better films and TV programmes are being made. B. Consumers are benefiting from it. C. Making programmes is easier than before. D. There is hardly anything good on television. Question 40: As a result of these changes, media companies…. A. are finding it more difficult to make an impression. B. can get financial backing quite easily. C. tend to produce more unusual films than before. D. know there is a growing demand for their products. Question 41: According to paragraph 3, blockbuster success is because people….. A. only watch films recommended to them by friends. B. prefer to see famous actors in films. C. are reluctant to see films they’ve never heard of. D. like watching and talking about reality shows. Question 42: What does 'it' refer to in paragraph 3? A. the choice in entertainment B. the variety of format C. the technology D. the last popular film Question 43: Paragraph 4 indicates that people may….. A. prefer to listen to music than watch films these days. B. be confused by the choice presented to them. C. choose niche films because of their availability. D. not understand all the different formats available. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 44: Mark can’t wait to use his new computer-games console. A. Mark is looking forward to using his new computer-games console. B. Mark is patiently waiting to use his new computer-games console. C. Mark is eagerly waiting to use his new computer-games console. D. Mark is not used to waiting for his new computer-games console. Question 45: The only thing Carl forgot to buy was a new battery for his watch. A. Carl only remembered to buy a new battery for his watch. B. Carl remembered to buy not only a new battery but his watch as well. C. Carl remembered to buy everything except a new battery for his watch. D. Carl remembered to buy a new battery for his watch only. 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 46 to 50. IN THE NAME OF BEAUTY.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(24)</span> Cosmetics have been used throughout history. The ancient Greeks, the Egyptians and the Romans all used various kinds of makeup. Some of these used to improve one’s appearance. Others were used to protect one’s skin. However, cosmetics were in some cases, things used for makeup were dangerous or even deadly! Skin care treatments including perfumes, lotions, and cosmetic masks were used in ancient Egypt by rich and poor alike. Egyptians also developed some of the earliest sunscreens. They used oils and creams for protection against the sun and dry winds. Egyptians, as well as other ancient cultures, used various powders on their skin for beauty as well. Egyptians used black kohl around their eyes. Romans put white chalk on their faces. And Indians painted red henna on their bodies. Most of the ancient cosmetics were harmless. However, in the name of beauty, some people applied dangerous chemicals and poisons to their skin. During the Italian Renaissance, women wore white powder made of lead on their faces. Of course, doctors today know lead is like a poison for our bodies. Also around the time of the Renaissance, women in Italy put drops of belladonna in their eyes. These belladonna drops were made from a plant whose poison affects the nerves in the body. By putting belladonna drops in her eyes, a woman’s pupils would become very large. People thought this made women more beautiful. Actually, this is where the plant’s name comes from. In Italian, belladonna means “beautiful woman.” When Elizabeth I was queen in the late 1500s, some rather dangerous cosmetics were also being used by women in England. In particular, women were using special hair dye made with lead and sulphur. The dye was designed to give people red hair, the same colour as the queen’s hair, but over time, the dye made people’s hair fall out. Finally, women using this dye ended up bald, like the queen, and had to wear wigs. [Source: Reading Challenge 2, Compass Publishing, 2010]. Question 46: What is the meaning of “rather” as it is used in line 17? A. fairly B. on the contrary C. normally D. preferred Question 47: What is the main idea of this reading? A. Italian women had the best makeup. B. People have always used makeup. C. The ancient Egyptians used a lot of makeup. D. Some cosmetics in the past were dangerous. Question 48:What was belladonna used for? A. To make people look smarter B. To give women pretty eyes C. To poison plants D. To change the color of women’s skin Question 49:Where did Italian women apply lead powder? A. Under their arms B. On their hands C. On their faces D. In their hair Question 50:Which of the following statements is NOT correct? A. The Romans used chalk to make their faces white. B. All of the above C. The Egyptians used makeup to help their skin. D. Queen Elizabeth I had blond hair.. The End.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(25)</span> SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 04 trang). ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã Để 678. 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: Out of the blue, he asked me to come with him to Europe. A. Increasingly B. Politely C. As I expected D. As I prepared Question 2: Through thick and thin, he’s proved a faithful friend. A. betraying B. unselfish C. unbelievable D. unloyal 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 3: It’s difficult to get used to sleep in a tent after having soft, comfortable bed to lie on. A. to sleep B. difficult C. having D. to lie on Question 4: After rising the flag to commemorate the Independence Day, we all sang the national song. A. to commemorate B. rising C. national song D. we all Question 5: She wishes that we didn’t send her the candy yesterday because she’s on a diet. A. on B. her the candy C. didn’t send D. because 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 6: A. message B. storage C. teenage D. passage Question 7: A. satellite B. spice C. police D. polite 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 08 to 13. While my friend was on holiday I kept an ...(8)... on her flat, so to say thank you she wanted to take me to the theatre. Unfortunately it was a modern play and she knows I don’t like them very much because I have always had ...(9)... feet in the past and refused to go at the last minute. But this time she persuaded me to go, promising to buy me dinner afterwards. The audience had all dressed ...(10)... and looked very smart and serious. I couldn’t understand the play at all - I just don't get these modern plays - and the people around me were concentrating so hard to understand it that finally I couldn’t keep a ... (11)... face and burst out laughing. My neighbours stared at me furiously until I stopped laughing. I tried to sit quietly but I broke ...(12)...in a sweat as I struggled to hold back the laughter. Their disapproving looks just made me want to laugh even more. Finally I gave up. I couldn’t get ...(13)... the play so I walked out. The audience showed their approval of my decision by clapping. Now my friend won't talk to me. Question 8: A. hand B. ear C. eye D. finger Question 9: A. cold B. freezing C. icy D. itchy Question 10: A. up B. down C. for D. out Question 11: A. tight B. straight C. tough D. smart Question 12: A. out B. up C. into D. away Question 13: A. away B. through C. out of D. down 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 14: A: “I beg your pardon. It seems I met you somewhere.” ~ B: “………” A. Oh, yes. Our flight was comfortable. B. Sorry, sir. You take me for someone else. C. I'm sorry, but I’m broke. D. Yes, I’ve come here this morning. Question 15: D: “Can you do me a favour?” ~ S: “……....” A. No, you can do it yourself. B. How much do you need? C. What would you like, Madam? D. Oh, yes. With pleasure. Question 16: S: “It’s said that Laura’s going to marry her boss next week?” ~ B: “………” A. You’re telling me. B. It’s unbelievable. She‘s won a scholarship into Yale. C. Well, that’s on the new script. D. Nonsense. She graduated only there years ago. 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 17: The only thing Carl forgot to buy was a new battery for his watch. A. Carl remembered to buy everything except a new battery for his watch. B. Carl only remembered to buy a new battery for his watch. C. Carl remembered to buy a new battery for his watch only. D. Carl remembered to buy not only a new battery but his watch as well. Question 18: Mark can’t wait to use his new computer-games console. A. Mark is not used to waiting for his new computer-games console. B. Mark is eagerly waiting to use his new computer-games console. C. Mark is looking forward to using his new computer-games console. D. Mark is patiently waiting to use his new computer-games console..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(26)</span> 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. discuss B. district C. discount D. dismiss Question 20: A. preferential B. potential C. intelligent D. apprentice Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 21: After the earthquake we felt grateful to be alive. A. sorrowful B. thankful C. fateful D. mournful Question 22: There is a lot of opposition to the proposed changes. A. disagreement B. appraisal C. disbelief D. inaccuracy Question 23: Her hair is the envy of the office. A. to be liked and wanted by others B. to be the fashion of others C. to be hated by others D. to be criticised by others 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 24 to 31. THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT More than ever, media is separating into mass market blockbusters on the one hand and ‘niche’ products - attracting small groups of people with similar interests - on the other. Everything else is struggling to compete. Joe Swanberg makes films about the romantic lives of young people in the city. He shoots quickly with a digital camera and asks actors to wear their own clothes. His low-budget films are hardly ever shown in cinemas. By keeping his costs down and distributing digitally, Mr Swanberg is making a living. Technology was expected to help young people like him. A few years ago it was predicted that the internet would vastly increase the supply of small independent films and other niche media products and increase their audiences. That has certainly happened. However, so has the opposite. Blockbusters are also tightening their grip on audiences, whether it’s in the area of film, music, television or books. The growth of both niche products and huge sell-out successes has been at the expense of the things in the middle which are just quite popular - the near-misses. There are several reasons why big hits still do so well. As in the past, people still want to have something to talk about with their friends. Which is why talent shows such as ‘American Idol’ do pretty much as well as they did ten years ago and why the latest blockbuster still breaks new records at the box office. Research shows that people still choose blockbusters more often than less well-known books and films. This is probably because people tend to try only things they have heard of which for many people are limited to media-hyped blockbusters. However, some things are new. All the technology that has made niche content so much more accessible has also proved handy for pushing blockbusters. Missed the last popular film? Don’t worry, because there will be other chances to see it, in a wide variety of formats. Blockbusters are doing well not in spite of the fact that people have more choice in entertainment, but because of it. Imagine walking into a music shop which has more than 10 million songs, as iTunes does, all of them arranged alphabetically. Making up your mind would be impossible. So, rather than having to decide, it’s much easier to just grab what everybody is talking about. Is this increasingly more common separation into blockbusters and niches good or bad? It certainly makes life harder for media companies. In a world where entertainment choices are growing, it is more important than ever to make a big impact with your product. If it isn’t a hit, it will have to fight for attention together with thousands - perhaps millions - of other offerings. The possibility of failing can make people anxious and more conservative. Television programmes must be successful quickly or they will be cancelled. It is becoming even harder to talk the decision-makers in the movie industry into approving films if they are not confident there is a demand for them. Yet this can be a big advantage for consumers. In the past, these powerful business people could get away with supplying content that was not that good to people who did not have much of a choice. These days, with so many options, there is rarely nothing good on television. So the media industry must raise its game. Intelligent people naturally wish that more money were available to produce the kind of music, films and television programmes they like. The problem is that everybody has different ideas about exactly what they want to watch. Some may love watching a programme about the history of dance; others may want to spend an hour being told how to look after pet snakes. But not many want to do either of these things, which explains why such programmes are niche products. There are only a few things that can be guaranteed to delight large numbers of people. They are known as blockbusters. Question 24: In paragraph 1 we learn that Joe Swanberg's films are….. A. often bought on DVD. B. usually low-budget costume dramas. C. rarely seen in cinemas. D. are made for young people in the city. Question 25: As a result of these changes, media companies…. A. can get financial backing quite easily. B. know there is a growing demand for their products. C. are finding it more difficult to make an impression. D. tend to produce more unusual films than before. Question 26: What does 'they' refer to in paragraph 5? A. television programmes B. media companies C. movie industry decision-makers D. consumers Question 27: Paragraph 4 indicates that people may…...

<span class='text_page_counter'>(27)</span> A. be confused by the choice presented to them. B. choose niche films because of their availability. C. prefer to listen to music than watch films these days. D. not understand all the different formats available. Question 28: According to paragraph 3, blockbuster success is because people….. A. prefer to see famous actors in films. B. like watching and talking about reality shows. C. only watch films recommended to them by friends. D. are reluctant to see films they’ve never heard of. Question 29: What does 'it' refer to in paragraph 3? A. the variety of format B. the last popular film C. the technology D. the choice in entertainment Question 30: What impact has technology had on the movie business according to paragraph 2? A. Small independent film-makers are struggling to find an audience. B. Fewer young people are attracted to the industry. C. Audiences are still enjoying blockbuster films. D. There is more choice available in the middle market area. Question 31: What does paragraph 6 say about the situation nowadays? A. Making programmes is easier than before. B. Consumers are benefiting from it. C. There is hardly anything good on television. D. Better films and TV programmes are being made. 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 43. Question 32: Ken has decided to...... He’s leaving the UK to go and live in Australia. A. integrate B. immigrate C. emigrate D. emerge Question 33: That necklace is..... . There's no other like it in the world. A. individual B. alone C. particular D. unique Question 34: Last year the economy was stable but the.....situation is quite different. A. usual B. actual C. unique D. current Question 35: As.....Jenny was late for school. She always oversleeps. A. regular B. usual C. individual D. typical Question 36: He rarely lets his.....down, especially with people he's only just met. A. protection B. safety C. security D. guard Question 37: I don’t have anything in.....with her. She's quite different from me. A. usual B. same C. common D. ordinary Question 38: Do you want to do anything in.....today? A. particular B. common C. actual D. typical Question 39: I know she lives in London but I haven't got her.....address. A. particular B. unique C. actual D. real Question 40: At the.....time we're working hard to solve the problems. A. present B. actual C. usual D. common Question 41: I was quite taken......by his criticism of me. He's never done that before. A. up B. over C. away D. aback Question 42: We......you'll be at the meeting tomorrow. Is that right? A. estimate B. presume C. resume D. assess Question 43: We went on a business......to Berlin last week. A. voyage B. trip C. journey D. holiday 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 44: The menu for the dinner looks great. I think we should have a better option for vegetarians. A. I think we should have a better option for vegetarians; however, the menu for the dinner looks good. B. However good does the menu for the dinner look, we should have a better option for vegetarians, I think. C. The menu for the dinner looks great; however, I think we should have a better option for vegetarians. D. However the menu for the dinner looks good, I think we should have a better option for vegetarians. Question 45: I personally like rock music. Some of those attending might prefer something different. A. However personally I like rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different. B. In spite of I personally liking rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different. C. Although I personally like rock music, but some of those attending might prefer something different. D. Although I personally like rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different. 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 46 to 50. IN THE NAME OF BEAUTY.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(28)</span> Cosmetics have been used throughout history. The ancient Greeks, the Egyptians and the Romans all used various kinds of makeup. Some of these used to improve one’s appearance. Others were used to protect one’s skin. However, cosmetics were in some cases, things used for makeup were dangerous or even deadly! Skin care treatments including perfumes, lotions, and cosmetic masks were used in ancient Egypt by rich and poor alike. Egyptians also developed some of the earliest sunscreens. They used oils and creams for protection against the sun and dry winds. Egyptians, as well as other ancient cultures, used various powders on their skin for beauty as well. Egyptians used black kohl around their eyes. Romans put white chalk on their faces. And Indians painted red henna on their bodies. Most of the ancient cosmetics were harmless. However, in the name of beauty, some people applied dangerous chemicals and poisons to their skin. During the Italian Renaissance, women wore white powder made of lead on their faces. Of course, doctors today know lead is like a poison for our bodies. Also around the time of the Renaissance, women in Italy put drops of belladonna in their eyes. These belladonna drops were made from a plant whose poison affects the nerves in the body. By putting belladonna drops in her eyes, a woman’s pupils would become very large. People thought this made women more beautiful. Actually, this is where the plant’s name comes from. In Italian, belladonna means “beautiful woman.” When Elizabeth I was queen in the late 1500s, some rather dangerous cosmetics were also being used by women in England. In particular, women were using special hair dye made with lead and sulphur. The dye was designed to give people red hair, the same colour as the queen’s hair, but over time, the dye made people’s hair fall out. Finally, women using this dye ended up bald, like the queen, and had to wear wigs. [Source: Reading Challenge 2, Compass Publishing, 2010]. Question 46:Where did Italian women apply lead powder? A. On their faces B. In their hair C. Under their arms D. On their hands Question 47: What is the meaning of “rather” as it is used in line 14? A. preferred B. on the contrary C. normally D. fairly Question 48:Which of the following statements is NOT correct? A. All of the above B. The Romans used chalk to make their faces white. C. Queen Elizabeth I had blond hair. D. The Egyptians used makeup to help their skin. Question 49: What is the main idea of this reading? A. Some cosmetics in the past were dangerous. B. Italian women had the best makeup. C. People have always used makeup. D. The ancient Egyptians used a lot of makeup. Question 50:What was belladonna used for? A. To give women pretty eyes B. To change the color of women’s skin C. To make people look smarter D. To poison plants. The End.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(29)</span> SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 04 trang). ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã Để 781. 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. spice B. satellite C. polite D. police Question 2: A. storage B. passage C. message D. teenage 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 03 to 10. THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT More than ever, media is separating into mass market blockbusters on the one hand and ‘niche’ products - attracting small groups of people with similar interests - on the other. Everything else is struggling to compete. Joe Swanberg makes films about the romantic lives of young people in the city. He shoots quickly with a digital camera and asks actors to wear their own clothes. His low-budget films are hardly ever shown in cinemas. By keeping his costs down and distributing digitally, Mr Swanberg is making a living. Technology was expected to help young people like him. A few years ago it was predicted that the internet would vastly increase the supply of small independent films and other niche media products and increase their audiences. That has certainly happened. However, so has the opposite. Blockbusters are also tightening their grip on audiences, whether it’s in the area of film, music, television or books. The growth of both niche products and huge sell-out successes has been at the expense of the things in the middle which are just quite popular - the near-misses. There are several reasons why big hits still do so well. As in the past, people still want to have something to talk about with their friends. Which is why talent shows such as ‘American Idol’ do pretty much as well as they did ten years ago and why the latest blockbuster still breaks new records at the box office. Research shows that people still choose blockbusters more often than less well-known books and films. This is probably because people tend to try only things they have heard of which for many people are limited to media-hyped blockbusters. However, some things are new. All the technology that has made niche content so much more accessible has also proved handy for pushing blockbusters. Missed the last popular film? Don’t worry, because there will be other chances to see it, in a wide variety of formats. Blockbusters are doing well not in spite of the fact that people have more choice in entertainment, but because of it. Imagine walking into a music shop which has more than 10 million songs, as iTunes does, all of them arranged alphabetically. Making up your mind would be impossible. So, rather than having to decide, it’s much easier to just grab what everybody is talking about. Is this increasingly more common separation into blockbusters and niches good or bad? It certainly makes life harder for media companies. In a world where entertainment choices are growing, it is more important than ever to make a big impact with your product. If it isn’t a hit, it will have to fight for attention together with thousands - perhaps millions - of other offerings. The possibility of failing can make people anxious and more conservative. Television programmes must be successful quickly or they will be cancelled. It is becoming even harder to talk the decision-makers in the movie industry into approving films if they are not confident there is a demand for them. Yet this can be a big advantage for consumers. In the past, these powerful business people could get away with supplying content that was not that good to people who did not have much of a choice. These days, with so many options, there is rarely nothing good on television. So the media industry must raise its game. Intelligent people naturally wish that more money were available to produce the kind of music, films and television programmes they like. The problem is that everybody has different ideas about exactly what they want to watch. Some may love watching a programme about the history of dance; others may want to spend an hour being told how to look after pet snakes. But not many want to do either of these things, which explains why such programmes are niche products. There are only a few things that can be guaranteed to delight large numbers of people. They are known as blockbusters. Question 3: In paragraph 1 we learn that Joe Swanberg's films are….. A. often bought on DVD. B. rarely seen in cinemas. C. are made for young people in the city. D. usually low-budget costume dramas. Question 4: As a result of these changes, media companies…. A. are finding it more difficult to make an impression. B. know there is a growing demand for their products. C. can get financial backing quite easily. D. tend to produce more unusual films than before. Question 5: According to paragraph 3, blockbuster success is because people….. A. are reluctant to see films they’ve never heard of. B. like watching and talking about reality shows. C. prefer to see famous actors in films. D. only watch films recommended to them by friends. Question 6: What does paragraph 6 say about the situation nowadays? A. Consumers are benefiting from it. B. Better films and TV programmes are being made. C. Making programmes is easier than before. D. There is hardly anything good on television..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(30)</span> Question 7: What does 'they' refer to in paragraph 5? A. consumers B. movie industry decision-makers C. television programmes D. media companies Question 8: What impact has technology had on the movie business according to paragraph 2? A. Small independent film-makers are struggling to find an audience. B. Fewer young people are attracted to the industry. C. Audiences are still enjoying blockbuster films. D. There is more choice available in the middle market area. Question 9: Paragraph 4 indicates that people may….. A. be confused by the choice presented to them. B. choose niche films because of their availability. C. not understand all the different formats available. D. prefer to listen to music than watch films these days. Question 10: What does 'it' refer to in paragraph 3? A. the technology B. the choice in entertainment C. the last popular film D. the variety of format 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 11: Mark can’t wait to use his new computer-games console. A. Mark is not used to waiting for his new computer-games console. B. Mark is looking forward to using his new computer-games console. C. Mark is patiently waiting to use his new computer-games console. D. Mark is eagerly waiting to use his new computer-games console. Question 12: The only thing Carl forgot to buy was a new battery for his watch. A. Carl remembered to buy not only a new battery but his watch as well. B. Carl remembered to buy a new battery for his watch only. C. Carl only remembered to buy a new battery for his watch. D. Carl remembered to buy everything except a new battery for his watch. 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: The menu for the dinner looks great. I think we should have a better option for vegetarians. A. The menu for the dinner looks great; however, I think we should have a better option for vegetarians. B. However good does the menu for the dinner look, we should have a better option for vegetarians, I think. C. I think we should have a better option for vegetarians; however, the menu for the dinner looks good. D. However the menu for the dinner looks good, I think we should have a better option for vegetarians. Question 14: I personally like rock music. Some of those attending might prefer something different. A. Although I personally like rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different. B. Although I personally like rock music, but some of those attending might prefer something different. C. In spite of I personally liking rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different. D. However personally I like rock music, some of those attending might prefer something different. 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 15: D: “Can you do me a favour?” ~ S: “……....” A. No, you can do it yourself. B. What would you like, Madam? C. How much do you need? D. Oh, yes. With pleasure. Question 16: A: “I beg your pardon. It seems I met you somewhere.” ~ B: “………” A. Sorry, sir. You take me for someone else. B. Yes, I’ve come here this morning. C. I'm sorry, but I’m broke. D. Oh, yes. Our flight was comfortable. Question 17: S: “It’s said that Laura’s going to marry her boss next week?” ~ B: “………” A. Well, that’s on the new script. B. You’re telling me. C. Nonsense. She graduated only there years ago. D. It’s unbelievable. She‘s won a scholarship into Yale. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 18: Her hair is the envy of the office. A. to be criticised by others B. to be hated by others C. to be the fashion of others D. to be liked and wanted by others Question 19: After the earthquake we felt grateful to be alive. A. sorrowful B. thankful C. mournful D. fateful Question 20: There is a lot of opposition to the proposed changes. A. disbelief B. inaccuracy C. appraisal D. disagreement 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 21: A. apprentice B. preferential C. potential D. intelligent.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(31)</span> Question 22: A. dismiss B. discount C. discuss D. district Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 23: After rising the flag to commemorate the Independence Day, we all sang the national song. A. to commemorate B. we all C. national song D. rising Question 24: It’s difficult to get used to sleep in a tent after having soft, comfortable bed to lie on. A. to sleep B. difficult C. having D. to lie on Question 25: She wishes that we didn’t send her the candy yesterday because she’s on a diet. A. on B. because C. her the candy D. didn’t send 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 26: Out of the blue, he asked me to come with him to Europe. A. Increasingly B. As I expected C. Politely D. As I prepared Question 27: Through thick and thin, he’s proved a faithful friend. A. betraying B. unselfish C. unbelievable D. unloyal Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 00 to 00. Question 28: We......you'll be at the meeting tomorrow. Is that right? A. assess B. resume C. presume D. estimate Question 29: He rarely lets his.....down, especially with people he's only just met. A. protection B. security C. guard D. safety Question 30: I know she lives in London but I haven't got her.....address. A. particular B. actual C. unique D. real Question 31: Last year the economy was stable but the.....situation is quite different. A. usual B. current C. actual D. unique Question 32: I was quite taken......by his criticism of me. He's never done that before. A. away B. over C. up D. aback Question 33: At the.....time we're working hard to solve the problems. A. usual B. actual C. common D. present Question 34: As.....Jenny was late for school. She always oversleeps. A. usual B. regular C. typical D. individual Question 35: I don’t have anything in.....with her. She's quite different from me. A. ordinary B. common C. usual D. same Question 36: Do you want to do anything in.....today? A. typical B. actual C. particular D. common Question 37: Ken has decided to...... He’s leaving the UK to go and live in Australia. A. emigrate B. emerge C. immigrate D. integrate Question 38: We went on a business......to Berlin last week. A. journey B. voyage C. holiday D. trip Question 39: That necklace is..... . There's no other like it in the world. A. particular B. alone C. individual D. unique 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 40 to 45. While my friend was on holiday I kept an ...(40)... on her flat, so to say thank you she wanted to take me to the theatre. Unfortunately it was a modern play and she knows I don’t like them very much because I have always had ...(41)... feet in the past and refused to go at the last minute. But this time she persuaded me to go, promising to buy me dinner afterwards. The audience had all dressed ...(42)... and looked very smart and serious. I couldn’t understand the play at all - I just don't get these modern plays - and the people around me were concentrating so hard to understand it that finally I couldn’t keep a ... (43)... face and burst out laughing. My neighbours stared at me furiously until I stopped laughing. I tried to sit quietly but I broke ...(44)...in a sweat as I struggled to hold back the laughter. Their disapproving looks just made me want to laugh even more. Finally I gave up. I couldn’t get ...(45)... the play so I walked out. The audience showed their approval of my decision by clapping. Now my friend won't talk to me. Question 40: A. hand B. finger C. ear D. eye Question 41: A. icy B. itchy C. freezing D. cold Question 42: A. out B. for C. up D. down Question 43: A. smart B. tough C. tight D. straight Question 44: A. out B. away C. into D. up Question 45: A. through B. out of C. away D. down 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 46 to 50. IN THE NAME OF BEAUTY.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(32)</span> Cosmetics have been used throughout history. The ancient Greeks, the Egyptians and the Romans all used various kinds of makeup. Some of these used to improve one’s appearance. Others were used to protect one’s skin. However, cosmetics were in some cases, things used for makeup were dangerous or even deadly! Skin care treatments including perfumes, lotions, and cosmetic masks were used in ancient Egypt by rich and poor alike. Egyptians also developed some of the earliest sunscreens. They used oils and creams for protection against the sun and dry winds. Egyptians, as well as other ancient cultures, used various powders on their skin for beauty as well. Egyptians used black kohl around their eyes. Romans put white chalk on their faces. And Indians painted red henna on their bodies. Most of the ancient cosmetics were harmless. However, in the name of beauty, some people applied dangerous chemicals and poisons to their skin. During the Italian Renaissance, women wore white powder made of lead on their faces. Of course, doctors today know lead is like a poison for our bodies. Also around the time of the Renaissance, women in Italy put drops of belladonna in their eyes. These belladonna drops were made from a plant whose poison affects the nerves in the body. By putting belladonna drops in her eyes, a woman’s pupils would become very large. People thought this made women more beautiful. Actually, this is where the plant’s name comes from. In Italian, belladonna means “beautiful woman.” When Elizabeth I was queen in the late 1500s, some rather dangerous cosmetics were also being used by women in England. In particular, women were using special hair dye made with lead and sulphur. The dye was designed to give people red hair, the same colour as the queen’s hair, but over time, the dye made people’s hair fall out. Finally, women using this dye ended up bald, like the queen, and had to wear wigs. [Source: Reading Challenge 2, Compass Publishing, 2010]. Question 46:Where did Italian women apply lead powder? A. On their hands B. On their faces C. In their hair D. Under their arms Question 47:What was belladonna used for? A. To change the color of women’s skin B. To give women pretty eyes C. To poison plants D. To make people look smarter Question 48: What is the main idea of this reading? A. Some cosmetics in the past were dangerous. B. Italian women had the best makeup. C. People have always used makeup. D. The ancient Egyptians used a lot of makeup. Question 49: What is the meaning of “rather” as it is used in line 14? A. preferred B. fairly C. normally D. on the contrary Question 50:Which of the following statements is NOT correct? A. The Egyptians used makeup to help their skin. B. All of the above C. The Romans used chalk to make their faces white. D. Queen Elizabeth I had blond hair.. The End.

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