ĐỀ ĐÁNH GIÁ NĂNG LỰC KÌ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017

Môn: TIẾNG ANH

ĐỀ THI SỐ 13 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề

(Đề thi có 50 câu / 7 trang)

Read the passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer for each numbered blank.
If you want to prepare yourself for great achievement and have more to (1) ________ to your education
or your work, try reading more books. (2) ________ up some of the interestingly informative books and search
for well - researched materials that can help you grow.
We should encourage our children to read more books and spend less time watching TV. Some people
have commented that this is inconsistent. "Why is the written word a superior way to get information than
television?" That is (3) ________ interesting point of view worth further (4) ________. Reading is a skill that is
in much greater demand than the demand for watching TV. There are no jobs that require a person to be able to
watch TV but reading is an integral part of many jobs. The written word is an incredibly flexible and efficient
way of communication. You can write something down and, in no time, it can be communicated to many
different people. Not only that, we can (5) ________ vast amounts of information through reading in a very
short time. A good reader
can acquire more information in reading for two hours than someone watching TV can acquire in a full day.
You are able to gain a lot of information quickly because you are a fast reader with good comprehension skills.
It will save you massive amounts of time and you will be able to assimilate vast quantities of information.
Question 1: A. gain B. gather C. collect D. contribute
Question 2: A. Make B. Pick C. Set D. Take
Question 3: A. a B. an C. the D. X
Question 4: A. exploration B. explore C. explorer D. explorative
Question 5: A. digest B. inhale C. breathe D. eat
Choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 6:_______parents of Thomas claimed that he was at___home at the time of_______robbery.
A. X-X-the B. The -X- the C. The -the-the D. X – X - a
Question 7: Nowadays children would prefer history ________ in more practical ways.
A. be taught B. teach C. to be taught D. to be teaching
Question 8: The discovery was a major_____for research workers.
A. breakthrough B. break-in C. breakdown D. breakout
Question 9:1 accidentally ________ Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday.
A. lost touch with B. kept an eye on C. paid attention to D. caught sight of

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Question 10: Jane: “It's going to rain”.
Mary: “________.”
A. I hope not so B. I hope not C. I don't hope so D. I don't hope either
Question 11:_______appear, they are really much larger than the Earth.
A. Small as the stars B. The stars as small
C. As the small stars D. Despite of the small stars
Question 12: In the United States______the states but Hawaii is an island.
A. all of B. neither of C. none of D. no of
Question 13:I know his name, but I can’t recall it at the moment. It’s on the tip of ________.
A. brain B. tongue C. mind D. memory
Question 14: His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else's point of view. He is very .
A. narrow-minded B. kind-hearted C. open-minded D. absent-minded
Question 15: It’s good idea to see your doctor regularly for ________.
A. a revision B. acheck up C. an investigation D. a control
Question 16: When ________ a European, we should stick to the last name unless he suggests that we
use his first name.
A. speaking B. discussing C. talking D. addressing
Question 17: - Jordan: "________"
- Jim: "No, thanks."
A. Would you want another drink? B. Would you care for another drink?
C. Can you help me with this? D. Come in, please! breath.
Question 18: After running up the stairs, I was___
A. without B. out of C. no D. away from
Question 19: She listened so attentively that not a word
A. she had missed B. did she miss C. she didn't miss D. She missed
Read the passage and choose A, B, c or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Millions of people are using cellphones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use
one. In many countries, cellphones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than
a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some
doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones.
In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the
negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile
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phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modem scanning equipment.
In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't
remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his
mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor
blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can
detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some
radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it’s best to use mobile phones less often. Use
your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it.
Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may
have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone
too often.
Question 20: The most suitable title for the passage could be_.
A. “The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular”
B. “Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time”
C. “The Way Mobile Phones Work”
D. “Technological Innovations and Their Price”
Question 21: According to the passage, cellphones are especially popular with young people because
__________________________________________________________________________.
A. they make them look more stylish
B. they are indispensable in every day communications
C. they keep the users alert all the time
D. they cannot be replaced by regular phones
Question 22: The changes possibly caused by the cellphones are mainly concerned with ,
A. the mobility of the mind and the body B. the resident memory
C. the arteries of the brain D. the smallest units of the brain
Question 23: According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is ________.
A. their radiant light B. their power of attraction
C. their raiding power D. their invisible rays
Question 24: According to the writer, people should
A. never use mobile phones in all cases
B. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies
C. keep off mobile phones regularly
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 D. only use mobile phones in urgent cases
Question 25: The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cellphone too often, .
A. suffered serious loss of mental ability B. had a problem with memory
C. abandoned his family D. could no longer think lucidly
Question 26: The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means
A. obviously D.possibly C. certainly D. privately
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part that differs
from the other three in the pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 27: A. dirty B. early C. learn D. near
Question 28: A. theater B. author C. thumb D. clothes
Choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each
of the following questions.
Question 29: A. opponent B. habitat C. contribute D. eternal
Question 30: A. museum B. position C. recommend D. commitment
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 31: The Arctic fox’s brownish-gray coat blends in with the barren tundra landscape in the months
without snow.
A. poor B. fruitful C. arid D. desert
Question 32: Many animals, like the otter who uses a stone to crack mussel shells, are capable of using objects
in the natural environment as rudimentary tools.
A. technical B. basic C. superior D. original
Choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in
each of the following sentences.
Question 33: I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are home and dry.
A. have been successful B. have not got wet
C. have got no water D. have got home dry
Question 34: When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you
A.
pay all attention to B. be related to
C. be interested in D. express interest to
Choose A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following sentences.
Question 35: For thousands of years, man has created sweet-smelling substances from wood, herbs
A B
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and flowers and using them for perfume or medicine,
C D
Question 36: I think I can reach your requirements so I am writing to apply for the position of
A B C D
English-speaking local guide.
Question 37: Today the number of people who enjoys winter sports is almost double that of twenty
A B C D
years ago
Read the passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
American music, in most of its various forms, can be traced back to the music of the earliest African-
Americans. Even though these Americans came here under the worst of circumstances, they still brought with
them traditions, and developed new traditions of their own, that have grown into what is recognized around the
world today as American music.
Musicians, like other artists, are usually quick to give credit where credit is due. Just as a writer quotes his
sources, a musician credits those musicians who inspired him. In the case of the early African - Americans that
is not always easy. Many of the slaves who brought musical traditions from Africa will never be known by
name. No one wrote their history. Many of the slaves who sang work songs in the fields will never be known by
name No one wrote their history either.
However, there is a lot that we do know.
The first well-recognized form of African-American music was spirituals. Spirituals are religious songs
They are songs that tell a story or express emotions. Spirituals have a strong rhythm. They are often sung by a
group, sometimes with a leader who sings a line or two alone and a chorus that sings the refrain. Spirituals
originated in the Southern United States. Spirituals sung by slaves often expressed the hope for freedom that
was so important in their lives. Well know spirituals include "Go Down Moses," "Deep River, " and "Swing
Low Sweet Chariot."
After slavery ended, spirituals began to spread to other parts of the United States. Harry Thacker Burleigh
was one of the first singers to perform spirituals on stage in a concert. Marian Anderson, well known for her
classical singing, helped spirituals to gain a wider audience too. Spirituals influenced the development of
another well-known form of American music - the blues.
The blues were a more individual style of music than spirituals. Blues were often sung solo, and sometimes
they were accompanied by guitar music. As the name suggests, the blues were often about sadness and facing
troubles. However, the blues could also be funny, positive, and even defiant. One blues singer, loved for her
strong, beautiful voice, was Bessie Smith. Another early blues musician was w. C. Handy. Handy was not only
a musician, he also wrote music, promoted concerts, and published blues songs.
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 During the time that the blues were spreading across the country, another style of music was also quickly
gaining in popularity. Ragtime was energetic music with a complicated, syncopated beat. Often played on the
piano, ragtime was the latest and most sophisticated in American popular music. The best-known ragtime
musician was probably Scott Joplin, who wrote many hit ragtime pieces for the piano including "Maple Leaf
Rag. ”
Eventually, elements from all of these forms of music and more came back together. In their own kind of
melting pot, African rhythms, slave work songs, spirituals, blues, ragtime, and other influences recombined to
form the beginnings of that truly American art form - jazz. In the late 1800’s jazz was just beginning, but not
long after the turn of the century, it would be the most popular American music. It would go on from there to
worldwide popularity. Jazz would branch out into many forms, and it would influence future styles of American
music.
Many musicians today credit earlier musicians such as Scott Joplin or Bessie Smith with inspiring their
music. It’s a shame that they can’t also name the earliest African-Americans who really began the traditions that
led to the American music of today.
Question 38: According to the passage, who introduced the early form of American music?
A. American natives B. Harry Thacker Burleigh
C. slaves from Africa D. people from the South of the United States
Question 39: Which type of music is often involved with piano accompaniment?
A. spirituals B. ragtime C. blues D. jazz
Question 40: What is NOT true when talking about blues?
A. they could be amusing and optimistic
B. a well-known blues musician was Scott Joplin
C. they gained popularity near the time ragtime became popular
D. they were a more individual style of music than spirituals
Question 41: When did jazz become the most popular American music?
A. sometime in the early 20th century
B. when elements from other American music combined
C. after the hit “Maple Leaf Rag” was written
D. in the late 1800s
Question 42: Scott Jopljn and Bessie Smith were___.
A. famous ragtime musicians
B.people who really began the American musical traditions
C. artists who inspired many musicians today
D. songwriters who wrote blues songs
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Question 43: What is the closest meaning to the word “chorus” used in the passage?
A. a group of singers that sing together B. the main part of a song
C. an accompanying singer D. none of the above
Question 44: The word “they” in the last paragraph refers to___.
A. today’s musicians B. Scott Joplin and Bessie Smith
C. the musicians’ music D. the names of the earliest African-American singers
Question 45: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. today’s style of American music is mostly influenced by African-rooted songs
B. it is hard to exactly recognize the people who started the American musical tradition
C. spirituals, blues and ragtime are the major components that formed jazz
D. American’s musical history was built by several famous musicians
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on you answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 46: Joe does a lot of exercise. He’s still very fat
A. Despite the fact that doing a lot of exercise, Joe’s still very fat
B. Joe does a lot of exercise, so he’s very fat
C. Even though joe does a lot of exercise, he’s very fat.
D. Joe’s very fat, but he does a lot of exercise.
Question 47: Canada does not require us citizens to obtain passports to enter the country. Mexico does not
require US citizens to do the same.
A. Canada does not require us citizens to obtain passports to enter the country, and Mexico does either
B. Canada does not require us citizens to obtain passports to enter the country, and Mexico does not, either
C. Canada does not require us citizens to obtain passports to enter the country, and neither Mexico does
D. Canada does not require us citizens to obtain passports to enter the country while Mexico does
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each
of the following questions.
Question 48: "It can't be Mike who leaked the document, it might be Tom.” said our manager.
A. Our manager suspected Tom of having leaked the document, not Mike.
B. Our manager blamed Tom for having leaked the document instead of Mike.
C. Our manager showed his uncertainty about who leaked the document: Mike or Tom
D. Our manager made it clear that Tom was the one who leaked the document, not Mike.
Question 49: Their holiday plans fell through because there was a strike at the airport.
A. They couldn’t go on holiday as planned as a result of a strike at the airport
B. They failed to go on the holiday like they had planned because a strike took place at the airport
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 C. A strike at the airport almost put a stop to their holiday plans.
D. Disappointingly, a strike at the airport forced their holiday plans to nothing
Question 50: He was driving so fast that he could have had an accident.
A. An accident happened, and it was caused by his very fast driving
B. He didn’t have an accident although he was driving very fast
C. If he had been driving very fast, he would have had an accident.
D. He wasn't driving slowly enough to avoid the accident.

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