DE LUYEN THI THPT QG 2018 119

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ĐỀ KTCL ƠN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 20172018
Mơn: TIẾNG ANH – ĐÊ SỐ 119
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đề

Ho va tên thi sinh:……………………………………………………………………. SBD:…………………………
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 01: A. aunt
B. daunting
C. autumn
D. taught
Question 02: A. chore
B. technology
C. achieve
D. exchange
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 03: A. enthusiasm
B. appropriate
C. communicate
D. entertainment
Question 04: A. powerful
B. electricity
C. standard

D. peaceful
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 05: New Zealand has relatively few species of animals because of its long isolation from
other landmasses.
A. respectively
B. approximately
C. considerably
D. comparatively
Question 06: Sports and festivals form an integral part of every human society.
A. essential
B. delighted
C. exciting
D. informative
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 07: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the
same region.
A. restrain
B. stay unchanged
C. remain unstable
D. fluctuate
Question 08. The story told by the teacher amused children in the class.
A. frightened
B. jolted
C. saddened
D. astonished
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 09: In my opinion, the new foreign coach does his job relative well.

A
B
C
D
Question 10: Hardly he had got downstairs when the phone stopped ringing.
A
B
C
D
Question 11: I think she will be suitable for the work because she has been working like a
teacher for a long time.
A
B
C
D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions.
Question 12: Friendship should be based on _______ understanding.
A. deep
B. mutual
C. unselfish
D. together
Question 13: Many plants can grow in water, ______ nutrients are added.
A. besides
B. as long as
C. above all
D. in case
Question 14: My supervisor is angry with me. I didn’t do all the work that I_______ last week.
A. should have done B. can have done
C. may have done

D. must have done
Question 15: You won’t know what to do_______ you listen carefully.
A. when
B. unless
C. because
D. if
Question 16: If we don’t preserve the world’s wild life, many rare species are likely to_______
completely.
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A. die out
B. die down
C. die away
D. die from
Question 17. Waste paper can be used again after being_______.
A. produced
B. recycled
C. wasted
D. preserved
Question 18: John asked me_______ that film the night before.
A. that I saw
B. had I seen
C. if I had seen
D. if had I seen
Question 19: It was_______ we could not go out.
A. such dark that
B. so dark that
C. very so dark
D. too dark that

Question 20: Many high school students in Vietnam have to work hard to ________ at a university.
A. win a place
B. get a cold
C. lose touch with
D. keep pace with
Question 21: It was obviously a difficult situation, but he remained __________.
A. optimistic
B pessimistic
C. optimistically
D. pessimism
Question 22: By the end of next month, we _______ our project.
A. have finished
B. will be finished C. will have finished D. finished
Question 23: If you had not been careless, you _______.
A. will not be sacked
B. are not sacked
C. will not have been sacked
D. would not have been sacked
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.
Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers
classes in the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter,
spring, and summer quarters. The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters
of eleven weeks each beginning in September, January, and March: the summer quarter, June to
August, is composed of shorter sessions of vary length.
There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system. On the plus side,
students who wish to complete their degrees in less than the customary four years may take
advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters. In addition,
although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of
any other quarters. Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the

resources are used effectively to serve the greatest number of students. But there are several
disadvantages as well. Many faculty complain that eleven-week term is simply not enough for
them to cover the material required by most college coursed. Students also find it difficult to
complete the assignments in such a short period of time.
In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester
system some colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system. In fourteen
weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but
the additional term provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree
programs for those students who wish to graduate early.
Question 24: Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A. Universities in the United States
C. The Quarter System
B. The Academic Year
D. The Semester System
Question 25: A semester system______________
A. has eleven-week sessions
B. gives students the opportunity to study year round
C. Isn’t very popular in the United States
D. has two major sessions a year
Question 26: How many terms are there in a quarter system?
A. Four regular terms and one summer term B. Three regular terms and one summer term
C. Two regular terms and two summer terms D. One regular term and four summer terms
Question 27: When is the academic year?
A. September to August B. June to August C. August to June
D. September to June
Question 28: The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to_____________
A. faculty
B. weeks
C. courses
D. material

Question 29: The word “instituted” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to_______________
A. established
B. considered
C. recommended
D. attempted
Question 30: Where would this passage most probably be found?
A. In a college catalog for a university in the United States
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B. In a general guide to colleges and universities in the United States
C. In a American newspaper
D. In a dictionary published in the United States
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.
How many people do you communicate with in a day? Probably a lot more than you did ten years
ago. With a few pieces of equipment, we can ‘talk’ to people in more and more ways, not (31)_________
face-to-face and on the phone, but also via the Internet. It is very important, therefore, for everyone
to try and improve their communication skills. Despite all the technological advances of (32)________
years, the art of good conversation is still at the heart of successful communication. (33) ____ it’s a
good idea to remember the four golden rules of good communication. Firstly, be as clear as you can.
Misunderstandings arise if we don’t say exactly what we mean. Secondly, we have to work hard at
listening. Pay attention to what the other person is saying. Thirdly, ask other people what they think,
don’t only tell them what you think. And finally show respect for people, give them time to say what
they want, and (34)__________ interest in what they say. If you (35)_________ these rules, you will be a
good communicator.
Question 31.
Question 32.
Question 33.
Question 34.

Question 35.

A. yet
A. close
A. So
A. get
A. act

B. even
B. last
B. There
B. put
B. move

C. just
C. late
C. Such
C. show
C. go

D. still
D. recent
D. Or
D. be
D. follow

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.
If we took a look at how people in Europe communicated just one hundred years ago, we
would be very surprised to find out that English was hardly used outside the United Kingdom. The

language most commonly used between people of different nationalities, and particularly the
aristocracy, was French. In fact, French was the language of diplomacy, culture and education.
However, that is not the case nowadays. English has replaced French as the international language
of communication. Today, there are more people who speak English as a second language than
people who speak it as a first language.
There are many reasons why English has become the language of international
communication. Britain’s colonization of many parts of the world had something to do with it, but
it is mainly due to America’s rise to the position of major world power. This helped spread popular
American culture throughout the world bringing the language with it.
But is it good that English has spread to all parts of the world so quickly? Language
specialists seem to be divided over this issue. There are those who claim that it is important to
have a language that the people in our increasingly globalized world have in common. According
to others, English is associated with a particular culture and therefore promotes that culture at the
expense of others. Linguists have suggested “Esperanto”, an artificially put-together language, as a
solution to international communication problems but without success. So English will continue
being the world language until some other language, maybe Chinese, which is the most widelyspoken native language in the world, takes over as the world’s international language instead of
English.
Question 36: According to the passage, a century ago ______________.
A. educated people throughout Europe spoke English.
B. foreign travelers to England spoke only French.
C. French was much more popular than English.
D. only the French aristocracy could speak English.
Question 37: What is chiefly responsible for the growth in popularity of English?
A. Britain’s becoming an international power
B. The French losing many colonies
C. American’s becoming powerful
D. The development of American culture
Question 38: What is meant by “the language of diplomacy” ( line 4)
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A. The language used by ordinary people.
B. The language used by the English and the French
C. The language used by the aristocracy.
D. The language used by governments
Question 39: What is true according to the passage?
A. The linguists don’t like Esperanto
B. Esperanto is not a natural language
C. Esperanto is difficult to learn
D. Esperanto is becoming more and more
popular
Question 40: The linguists’ opinion on the spread of English is___________.
A. split
B. positive
C. negative
D. undecided
Question 41: The author believes that ___________.
A. English is easier to learn than Chinese
B. English will probably be replaced as an international language
C. Chinese is going to be the next language of international communication
D. Chinese is growing in popularity among non-native speakers
Question 42: These days ___________.
A. French is the language of diplomacy
B. more non-natives speak English than natives
C. more people speak French than English D. French is a dying language
Question 43: What would be a good title for this passage?
A. English in the future
B. English as an international language
C. English language means English culture D. English - a difficult language to learn
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: She spoke so fast that nobody understood her.
A. So fast did she speak that nobody understood her.
B. Such fast she spoke that nobody understood her.
C. So fast she spoke that nobody understood her.
D. Such fast did she speak that nobody understood her.
Question 45: He didn’t install an alarm, so the thieves broke into his house last night.
A. If he installed an alarm, the thieves didn’t break into his house last night.
B. Had he installed an alarm, the thieves wouldn’t have broken into his house last night.
C. Because he hadn’t installed an alarm, the thieves would break into his house last night.
D. If he had installed an alarm, the thieves wouldn’t break into his house last night.
Question 46: I won’t sell the painting, no matter how much you offer me.
A. Whenever you offer me to buy the painting, I won’t sell it.
B. How many money you offer me, I won’t sell the painting.
C. Whatever price you offer me, I won’t sell the painting.
D. In spite of your offering me how much money, but I won’t sell the painting.
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 47: - Nam : “Your parents must be proud of your results at school”.
- Mai : “_______” .
A. Sorry to hear that
B. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging
C. Of course
D. I am glad you like it.
Question 48: John was in Hanoi and wanted to send a parcel to his parents. He asked a local
passer-by the way to the post-office. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the
following exchange.
- John : “ Can you show me the way to the nearest post office, please ? ”
- Passer-by: “_______ ” .
A. Not way, sorry.

B. Just round the corner over there.
C. Look it up in a dictionary!
D. There’s no traffic near here.
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.
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Question 49: The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room. He opened the window.
A. The man opened the window in order to get some fresh air in the room.
B. Having opened the window, the room could get some fresh air.
C. The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room because he opened the window.
D. The man got some fresh air in the room, even though he opened the window.
Question 50: I had never seen her before. However, I recognized her from a photograph.
A. I recognized her from a photograph before I had never seen her.
B. Although I had never seen her before but I recognized her from a photograph.
C. After I had seen her, I recognized her from a photograph.
D. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.
___________THE END____________

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