BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2018

ĐỀ THI THỬ Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH
(Đề thi có 6 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề

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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 1: A. complete B. angry C. secure D. polite

Question 2: A. energy B. compliment C. solution D. quality

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. believes B. destroys C. visits D. depends

Question 4: A. floor B. noodle C. door D. board

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.

Question 5: If Paul ______ a job now, he wouldn’t be so unhappy.

A. has B. had C. has had D. would have
Question 6: Only after she had finished the course did she realize she ______ a wrong choice.
A. had made B. has made C. was making D. had been making
Question 7: Tom denied ______ part in the fighting at school.
A. take B. to take C. to taking D. taking
Question 8: Your brother hardly talks to anyone, ______?
A. doesn’t he B. isn’t he C. does he D. is he
Question 9: It ______ Sue that you saw last night. She’s abroad with her family.
A. must have been B. can’t have been C. should have been D. needn’t have been
Question 10: The energy ______ from the sun is renewable and environmentally-friendly.
A. harnessed B. harnessing C. is harnessed D. which harnessed
Question 11: The architects have made ______ use of glass and transparent plastic.
A. imagine B. imagination C. imaginative D. imaginatively
Question 12: You need to make ______ about what course to take at university.
A. an impression B. a decision C. a guess D. a fortune
Question 13: Pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables can be ______ to health.
A. receptive B. supportive C. crucial D. destructive
Question 14: The wine had made him a little ______ and couldn’t control his movements.
A. light-headed B. light-hearted C. narrow-minded D. light-footed

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 Question 15: He had a momentary _____ of concentration and before he knew it the car had spun
out of control.
A. lapse B. loss C. slip D. mistake

Question 16: You looked exhausted. I think you’ve ______ more than you can handle.
A. taken up B. taken on C. turned up D. turned on

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.

Question 17: Julie and Ann are talking about their new classmate.
- Julie: “______ .” - Ann: “Yeah, not bad, I suppose.”
A. He is quite good-looking, isn’t he? B. What are you thinking?
C. Do you see him often? D. How did you meet him?

Question 18: Mike and Joe are talking about transport in the future.
- Mike: “Do you think there will be pilotless planes?” - Joe: “______ .”
A. I’m afraid I can’t. B. What for? There are quite a few around.
C. Why not? There have been cars without drivers. D. I’m glad you like it.

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 19: My parents’ warnings didn’t deter me from choosing the job of my dreams.
A. inspire B. discourage C. distract D. reassure
Question 20: The way the care-taker treated those little children was deplorable. She must be
punished for what she did.
A. unacceptable B. respectable C. satisfactory D. mischievous

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 21: I think it’s impossible to abolish school examinations. They are necessary to evaluate
students’ progress.
A. stop B. extinguish C. continue C. organize
Question 22: At first, no one believed she was a pilot, but her documents lent colour to her
statements.
A. cast doubt on B. provided evidence for
C. got results from D. offered favors for

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the numbered space in the following
passage.
My first job was as a sales assistant at a large department store. I wanted to work part-time, because I
was still studying at university and I was only able to work a few nights a week.
I came across the advertisement in the local newspaper. I remember the interview as though it were
yesterday. The (23)______ manager sat behind a large desk. He asked me various questions which
surprised me because all I wanted was to work in sales. An hour later, I was told that I had got the job
and was given a contract to go over. I was to be trained for ten days before I took my post. Also, as a
member of staff, I was (24)______ to some benefits, including discounts.

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When I eventually started, I was responsible (25)______ the toy section. I really enjoyed it there and I
loved demonstrating the different toys. I was surprised at how friendly my colleagues were, too. They
made working there fun even when we had to deal with customers (26)______ got on our nerves.
(27)______, working there was a great experience which I will never forget.

Question 23: A. personal B. personnel C. personage D. personable

Question 24: A. entitled B. given C. offered D. attached
Question 25: A. to B. with C. for D. in
Question 26: A. which B. why C. who D. when
Question 27: A. On the whole B. However C. In contrast D. Moreover

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Using words isn’t the only way we say things. By leaning forward, narrowing our eyes, and
folding our arms, we also communicate feelings. With as much as 70% of what we say coming from this
type of non-verbal communication, it’s clearly important to be aware of our body language. There are
several types of body language. With gestures, we use our arms and hands to show moods, ask
questions, and share information. Our faces are very expressive, with more than 90 muscles working to
send messages of surprise, happiness, anger, and so on. There’s also kinesic communication, which
refers to our body shape. By walking in a slumped position, we show we’re sad, while a straight
posture displays confidence.
Culture has a strong influence on non-verbal communication. The act of looking someone in the
eye is not at all straightforward. In the USA, people are encouraged to look directly at others when
speaking to them. It shows interest in what they’re saying and is thought to carry a sense of honesty.
However, in Japan and Korea, people avoid long periods of eye contact. It’s considered more polite to
look to the side during a conversation. The Lebanese, in contrast, stand close together and look
intensely into each other’s eyes. The action shows sincerity and gives people a better sense of what
their counterpart wants.
Given such differences with even the most common expressions, people traveling abroad and
those in international business have a real need to learn the other culture’s body language. One helpful
method is watching movies or TV shows. In face to face contacts, if you can’t understand someone’s
gestures or expressions, it’s a good idea to ask what he or she means.
Because body language is subconscious, people tend to be unaware of the messages they’re
sending to others. So, it’s helpful to consider your own body language before dealing with people from
other cultures. The last thing you want to do is anger a friend or lose a case over a misunderstanding.
Being knowledgeable about the body language of friends, clients, and colleagues can go a long way
towards improving understanding and avoiding miscommunication.
Question 28: Which of the following is the main idea of the reading passage?
A. Most types of body language mean the same thing around the world.
B. A gesture in North America and Asia can have similar meanings.
C. Understanding body language improves communication across cultures.
D. It isn’t easy to make friends with people from other countries.
Question 29: According to paragraph 1, such actions as folding arms or leaning forward are able to
______.
A. show awareness B. convey emotions
C. use words D. display confidence
Question 30: The word “slumped” in the passage is closest in meaning to ______.

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 A. bowing B. open C. closed D. upright
Question 31: According to paragraph 2, which of the following is true about eye contact?
A. Eye contact carries the same importance around the world.
B. Prolonged eye contacted is encouraged in Japan and Korea.
C. Eye contact can be done in straightforward way despite cultural differences.
D. Proper eye contact is regarded as a sense of honesty and respect in America.
Question 32: The word “straightforward” in the passage is closest in meaning to ______.
A. honest B. frank C. simple D. obvious
Question 33: The words “the action” in the passage refers to ______.
A. avoiding long periods of eye contact B. looking intensely into each other’s eyes
C. showing sincerity D. carrying a sense of honesty

Question 34: Which of the following is not mentioned as the way avoid intercultural misunderstanding?
A. Preparing one’s own body language before dealing with people from other cultures.
B. Bearing in my that the body language of others may vary from culture to culture.
C. Blaming ourselves rather than our friend for losing in case over a misunderstanding.
D. Making use of the media to learn more about the other culture’s body language.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.

Traveling to Work
If you were going to choose a job that involves travel, what would be your first choice? There are many
jobs available today that give people opportunities to travel. Although many traveling careers sound
fantastic, they also have disadvantages. If you are considering employment that takes you around the
world, be sure the bad doesn’t outweigh the good before you take off overseas.
Ø Being an au pair is an excellent way to not only go to different countries, but to live in different
places around the world and really get a feel for the culture. Au pairs live with the families they
are placed with and take care of the children. Many parents include au pairs in family events and
vacations, so they experience many aspects of the new culture while on the job. However, many
of the activities are centered around the children, so they may not get to experience many things
that interest adults.
Ø For people who want a bit more freedom working abroad, being an English teacher may be a good
choice. There are English teaching jobs in almost every country in the world. People teaching
English in other countries often have a chance to travel on the weekends around the country. One
drawback is that many teachers often wind up hanging out with other English teachers, and they
don’t always have time to learn the country’s language.
Ø The nickname “roadie” implies that this job involves life on the road. Roadies are people who work
and travel with bands and provide technical support. Roadies can be lighting and stage crew who
set up the stage and break it down before and after events. They can also be technicians helping
band members with their instruments. International tours take a band’s crew to cities around the
world, often requiring air travel. However, the crew doesn’t get much time off, so they may travel
to several countries without seeing much besides concert venues and hotels.
Ø Similarly, flight attendants often travel to cities around the world, but they don’t see much besides
the inside of airplanes and hotels. However, when they do have time off, they can often fly at no
cost, and family members can sometimes fly free as well. It is widely thought that a flight

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 attendant job is glamorous, but flight attendants must deal with travel hassles, as well as
security issues.
All jobs have advantages and disadvantages whether or not you travel for work, so if you have the
travel bug, keep these jobs in mind for the future.

Question 35: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. Travelling to and from work B. Jobs with opportunities to travel
C. Disadvantages of travelling jobs D. Jobs involving travelling by planes
Question 36: The word they in paragraph 1 refers to _______.
A. people B. opportunities C. careers D. disadvantages
Question 37: Which of the following is a disadvantage of the job as an au pair?
A. live in different places around the world B. experience many aspects of the new culture
C. most activities are centered around children D. experience many interesting things
Question 38: Which of the following is something a roadie might do?
A. set up the lights for a performance B. clean hotel rooms after the band and crew have left
C. play the guitar in front of a large audience D. work on the road
Question 39: The word venues in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. places B. performances C. tours D. artists
Question 40: How is a flight attendant’s job similar to a roadie’s?
A. They must deal with travel hassles. B. Family members may not have to pay for flights.
C. A lot of time is spent indoors. D. They provide technical support.
Question 41: The word glamorous in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. permanent B. challenging C. skilled D. attractive
Question 42: It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. It’s essential that the job you choose have more benefits than drawbacks.
B. Travelling careers have more disadvantages than many others.
C. English teachers abroad don’t know the language of the country where they work.
D. People who want to travel are more likely to get a job.

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 43: Tom’s jokes are inappropriate but we have to put up with it just because he’s the boss.
A B C D
Question 44: As far as I’m concerned, it was the year 2007 that Vietnam joined the World Trade
A B C D
Organisation.
Question 45: There were inconsiderate amounts of money wasted on large building projects.
A B C D

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.

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 Question 46: “I haven’t been very open-minded,” said the manager.
A. The manager denied having been very open-minded.
B. The manager admitted not having been very open-minded.
C. The manager refused to have been very open-minded.
D. The manager promised to be very open-minded.
Question 47: Peter used to work as a journalist for a local newspaper.
A. Peter enjoyed working as a journalist for a local newspaper.
B. Peter has stopped working as a journalist for a local newspaper.
C. Peter no longer likes the job as a journalist for a local newspaper.
D. Peter refused to work as a journalist for a local newspaper.
Question 48: They believe that burning fossil fuels is the main cause of air pollution.
A. Burning fossil fuels is believed to have caused high levels of air pollution.
B. It is believed that air pollution is mainly to blame for burning fossil fuels.
C. Burning fossil fuels is believed to result from air pollution.
D. It is believed that burning fossil fuels is held responsible for air pollution.

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 49: Julie had a training course in alternative medicine. She was able to help the man out of
danger.
A. But for a training course in alternative medicine, Julie could have helped the man out of danger.
B. Much as Julie had a training course in alternative medicine, she was able to help the man out of
danger.
C. Having trained in alternative medicine, Julie was able to help the man out of danger.
D. Despite training in alternative medicine, Julie was able to help the man out of danger.

Question 50: He missed the opportunity to study abroad. He didn’t realize the importance of English.
A. Had he missed the opportunity to study abroad, he wouldn’t have realized the importance of English.
B. He hadn’t realized the importance of English until he missed the opportunity to study abroad.
C. Not until he realized the importance of English did he miss the opportunity to study abroad.
D. It was only after he realized the importance of English that he missed the opportunity to study
abroad.

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