BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CHUYÊN ĐỀ KHỐI A1 VÀ D LẦN I

KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017

 Môn: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ THI THỬ THÁNG 8 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
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Mã đề thi 273

Họ và tên thí sinh:.......................................................................

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SECTION A (8 points)

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. forged B. appalled C. composed D. noticed
Question 2: A. resort B. aisle C. hesitate D. desert

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. dietary B. deceive C. decisive D. disguise
Question 4: A. conceit B. engage C. resolve D. conscious
Question 5: A. eternal B. malignant C. territorial D. inquisitive

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 6: Some major causes of ocean pollution include oil spills, toxic waste and hazardous materials _____ into
the ocean.
A. that dumped B. dumped C. which dump D. are dumped
Question 7: Every means ______ tried but without much result.
A. is B. are C. has been D. have been
Question 8: All of us should be aware of that internet is very useful for us but it also has lots of disadvantages so while
______ the web be alert!
A. surfing B. surf C. surfed D. to surf
Question 9: Eating organically grown food is a clear, intelligent, delicious choice. ______, finding and affording only
organic food is sometimes tough.
A. Although B. However C. So D. Regarding
Question 10: Mr. Pike would scarcely keep track of his business by cell phone when he was in his one-month traveling,
______ ?
A. wouldn‟t he B. didn‟t he C. would he D. did he
Question 11: But for the fact that I had owed him a favor, I _______ to help him.
A. would have agreed B. wouldn‟t have agreed C. couldn‟t agree D. would agree
Question 12: Scientists think that plague bacteria circulate ______ low rates within populations of certain rodents
without causing excessive rodent die-off.
A. with B. in C. on D. at
Question 13: People become contaminated ______ directly from household products _____ by eating contaminated
seafood and animal fats.
A. either … or B. neither … nor C. either … nor D. neither … or
Question 14: Total weight of all the ants in the world is much greater than ______.
A. is of all human beings B. that of all human beings
C. to all human beings D. all human beings is that
Question 15: A mother is complaining to her son that his room gets dusty now. Select the most suitable response to
complete the exchange.
- Mother: “Haven‟t you tidied up your room yet?”
- Son: “____”
A. I will, after I do all the exercises in my textbook.
B. I have my hands full with my tidying.

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C. The more I tidy, the worse it gets.
D. Why don‟t you give me a hand with cleaning?
Question 16: Jack was wearing blue jeans and a torn T-shirt, while all other guests had on formal dinner wear. He
really _______.
A. stood out B. stayed out C. came out D. look out
Question 17: Everything you read fills your head with new bits of information, and you never know when it might
______.
A. come in handy B. come out ahead C. come to naught D. come at a price
Question 18: A man chosen from the university was told to ______ a copy and keep the original in the safe.
A. complicate B. sophisticate C. contemplate D. duplicate
Question 19: Pokémon Go is ______ this season‟s hit game. But we‟re just over a month out, so it‟s too soon to know
exactly how Pokémon Go is faring in the longer term.
A. unquestionable B. questionable C. unquestionably D. questionably
Question 20: In Viet Nam‟s traditional society, women bear children and _____ responsibility for childcare.
A. get B. accept C. hold D. make
Question 21: Two friends David and Tom are talking about their last driving test. Select the most suitable response to
complete the exchange.
- David: “I failed my driving test yesterday.”
- Tom: “_____”
A. You should try your hand at it. B. I wish that we could talk about it.
C. Oh well. You‟re in a good company. D. You want to pass the test. Dream on!
Question 22: Reputable charities spend the ______ share of donations on aid and a tiny fraction on administration.
A. tiger‟s B. bear‟s C. elephant‟s D. lion‟s
Question 23: The sandwich was bought a week ago; I don‟t think it is ______ now.
A. editable B. efficient C. edible D. effective
Question 24: After months of searching I finally _____ to land a job as an accountant in an insurance company.
A. committed B. obtained C. attended D. managed

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 25: The team wasn‟t playing well, so the coach took the bull by the horns and sacked several senior players.
A. made the right decision B. made the wrong decision
C. made a bold decision D. made a final decision
Question 26: The girl‟s distant and haughty behavior made people forget just how talented she was.
A. magnanimous B. genuine C. elegant D. arrogant
Question 27: I‟m all in favor of ambition but I think when he says he‟ll be a millionaire by the time he‟s 25, he‟s simply
crying for the moon.
A. doing something with vigor or intensity B. longing for what is beyond the reach
C. asking for what is attainable D. crying a lot and for a long time

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: If cultural groups join forces, they will be more effective in reaching common goals, than if each group
A B C
operates in isolate.
D
Question 29: The United States government program Head Start prepares children for school encourages the
A B C
involvement of local communities in the children's development.
D
Question 30: More than people there are, especially in poor countries with limited amounts of land and water, the
A B C
fewer resources there are to meet basic needs.
D
Question 31: The Southeast Asian Games, also knowing as the SEA Games, is a biennial multi-sport event involving
A B C
participants from the current 11 countries of Southeast Asia.
D
Question 32: Scientists believe Earth is currently facing a period of rapid warming brought in by rising levels of
A B C
heat-trapping gases, known as greenhouse gases, in the atmosphere.
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 D

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 42.
Noise is unwanted sound and is among the most pervasive pollutants today. Noise from road traffic, jet planes, jet
skis, garbage trucks, construction equipment, manufacturing processes, lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and boom boxes, to
name a few, are among the unwanted sounds that are routinely broadcast into the air.
The problem with noise is not only that it is unwanted, but also that it negatively affects human health and well-
being. Problems related to noise include hearing loss, stress, high blood pressure, sleep loss, distraction and lost
productivity, and a general reduction in the quality of life and opportunities for tranquillity.
We experience noise in a number of ways. On some occasions, we can be both the cause and the victim of noise,
such as when we are operating noisy appliances or equipment. There are also instances when we experience noise
generated by others just as people experience second-hand smoke. While in both instances, noises are equally
damaging, second-hand noise is more troubling because it has negative impacts on us but is put into the environment
by others, without our consent.
The air into which second-hand noise is emitted and on which it travels is a “commons”, a public good. It belongs
to no one person or group, but to everyone. People, businesses, and organizations, therefore, do not have unlimited
rights to broadcast noise as they please, as if the effects of noise were limited only to their private property. On the
contrary, they have an obligation to use the commons in ways that are compatible with or do not detract from other
uses.
People, businesses, and organizations that disregard the obligation to not interfere with others' use and
enjoyment of the commons by producing noise pollution are, in many ways, acting like a bully in a school yard. Although
perhaps unknowingly, they nevertheless disregard the rights of others and claim for themselves rights that are not
theirs.
We have organized to raise awareness of noise pollution and help communities take back the commons from
those acting like bullies. Our efforts include building a library of resources and tools concerning noise pollution,
establishing links to other groups that have similar collections, establishing networks among local noise activists,
assisting communities and activists who are working to reduce noise pollution, and monitoring and advocating for
stronger noise controls.

Question 33: It is stated in the passage that all of the following are things the noise comes from EXCEPT ______.
A. Television, radio B. Lawn mower, leaf blowers
C. Road traffic, garbage trucks D. Jet planes, watercraft
Question 34: It can be inferred from the passage that the effects of noise pollution on the human body are that
______.
A. people get accustomed to ear and heart diseases B. people focus mainly on hearing
C. people have difficulty falling asleep D. people are sensitive about everything around them
Question 35: The word “negative” in paragraph 3 is opposite in meaning to ______.
A. assertive B. penetrative C. relative D. positive
Question 36: Which of the following is supposed to be way to reduce noise pollution?
A. cooperation with other noise activists B. fining people who break laws in noise regulation
C. construction of large projects along roads D. prohibiting public transport during peak hours
Question 37: The word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to ______.
A. the air B. a public good C. effect of noise D. second-hand noise
Question 38: It is mentioned in the passage that when we are operating noisy appliances or we experience noise
generated by others ______.
A. The noise is so troublesome if we make it or not.
B. We feel more comfortable if we don‟t experience second-hand noise.
C. The noise have a strong influence on us, but not on others.
D. We just ignore the serious detriment if the noise is put into the environment by others.
Question 39: In writer‟s opinion, who are not only responsible for making noise but also under noise pressure?
A. Everyone using the appliances and equipment B. Local noise activists breaking the law
C. People, businesses, and organizations D. The government introducing a new law
Question 40: The word “disregard” in paragraph 5 could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. ignore B. obey C. invade D. disturb
Question 41: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Noise that is experienced by people who did not produce it is called second-hand noise.
B. People‟s enjoyment of the commons by producing noise pollution is regarded as a bully.
C. Noise is one of the most common contaminants nowadays.
D. People intentionally make noise when they work.
Question 42: Which of the following best describes the author‟s tone in the passage?
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A. Incentive B. Explanatory C. Cynical D. Provocative

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 43: Military is compulsory in this country. Every man who reaches the age of 18 has to serve in the army for
two years.
A. required B. optional C. illegal D. unnecessary
Question 44: The job, which seems arduous to most of the applicants, offers a competitive salary.
A. austere B. effortless C. beneficial D. difficult

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 54.
WILL SUBSTITUTE HORN SAVE RHINO'S SKINS?
Last year thieves broke into a Scottish stately home and stole one thing: a rhino horn trophy, which at 1.5 metres
was the longest in the world. Meanwhile, in China, pharmaceuticals (45)______ have been building up collections of
antqiue cups, bowls and figurines made from rhino horn, for the sole (46)______ of smashing them to powder to make
the (47) _____ ingredient of many of their medicines. And in Zimbabwe, 34 poachers have so far died this year in
(48)_____ of the black rhino.
„It‟s amazing the lengths people will go to to get rhino horn,‟ said Lyster, of the World Wide Fund for Nature.
These lengths (49)_____ why the rhino could be extinct within 10 years if trade in horns to the Far East is not stopped.
This week, conservationists are meeting in Switzerland to plan a campaign to persuade those countries where rhino horn
is part of the traditional medicine to switch to substitutes such as water buffalo horn.
The biggest threat to the survival of the rhinoceros is the refusal of four countries - China, Thailand, South Korea
and Thaiwan - to enforce a ban (50)_____ domestic trading in rhino horn. Similar bans have worked well in Japan, Hong
Kong and nearby Macau.
Rhino is included in many patent remedies for disorders ranging from high fever to nosebleeds. Horn is made
(51)______ keratin, and has no proven medicinal powers. „If you want the same effect you might as well chew your
fingernails,‟ said Esmond Bradley Martin, a world authority on rhino horn who has just returned from China. Traditional
substitutes, such as horn from bufffalo or saiga antelope, are (52)______ second best.
China is the country where the consumers of rhino horn are the largest, many people are making medicines for
both home consumption and export to other Far Eastern countries. Martin found that many places have stocks of 10,000
kilograms of horns. This represents 3,500 rhinos, or the entire population of African black rhinos. These places use 650
kilograms a year. Traditional medicines made outside the official factories could consume much more.
„This is a (an) (53)______ battle,‟ said Lyster. (54)______ the battle may be harder than that against the trade in
ivory, for there is a difference between the two commodities, Ivory is a luxury; rhino horn, people believe, could save
the life of their child.

Question 45: A. factories B. plants C. workshops D. studios

Question 46: A. reason B. need C. purpose D. intention
Question 47: A. actual B. true C. real D. essential
Question 48: A. fight B. pursuit C. race D. chance
Question 49: A. notice B. perceive C. search D. illustrate
Question 50: A. at B. on C. in D. for
Question 51: A. by B. from C. of D. with
Question 52: A. respected as B. taken for C. regarded as D. thought as
Question 53: A. eligible B. predictable C. changeable D. winnable
Question 54: A. Furthermore B. Besides C. Unless D. But

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 55 to 64.
The weather phenomenon called El Nino was first recorded in the 1500s when fishermen in South America noticed
that near Christmas some years the water was noticeably warmer than others. They named this El Nino, or the infant,
as it happened near the celebration of the birth of Christ.
Only in recent years has there been any serious investigations into the causes and results of El Nino. The 1997 -
1998 El Nino was the first to be studied extensively. Scientists from France, Japan, Korea and Taiwan combined the
various readings they had from satellite and surface measurements of wind speeds and water temperatures to make the
Tropical Atmosphere Ocean Array. This combined information allowed them to see the overall patterns of an El Nino and
helped them predict when one was starting.
Weather pattern rely heavily on the operation of the “planetary heat engine”. Essentially, this means that
because the sun is closest to the equator the seawater in that region is the warmest. The warm water evaporates and
forms clouds, which move toward the poles powered by their heat. These atmospheric loops, which move heat from the
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tropics to the poles, are called “connective cells”. Without this process the equatorial regions would be hotter than they
are and the north and south would be much colder.
The wind in the central Pacific tends to blow from the east. This pushes water from South America towards
Australia and Indonesia. As a result, sea levels have been found to be up to 60 centimetres higher in the west. The
water that is pushed westward from the South American coast is replaced by colder water, which has a high nutrient
level that consequently attracts fish. This makes the waters off Peru and Ecuador good fishing grounds.
An El Nino happens when the winds weaken and sea levels drop. The warmer water moves east and less water
evaporates to form clouds. The results of this are twofold. The warmer water in the east reduces the number of fish and
the lack of rain causes droughts. This can cause problems such as the forest fires that have plagued Indonesia and
Australia in recent years. Additionally, El Nino is thought to be one of the causes of hurricanes that have devastated
Central and North West America.
As the population has increased the effects of changing weather have had a greater impact. People are living in
places, often in areas more likely to be affected by adverse weather, than they ever did before and in increased
densities. This means that natural disasters affect more people. Natural resources are being used closer to their limits,
so small changes in their availability can cause disruption. For example, in the past, South American fishermen could
make a profit even during an EL Nino, but modern industrial fishing needs larger fish stocks to be profitable.
Knowing when an El Nino is developing allows people to make plans to lessen its negative effects. The system of
buoys and satellites monitoring the Pacific allows scientists to predict the start of the 12 to 18 month El Nino cycle. As a
result people can prepare. For example, in North East Brazil during the 1987 El Nino, farmers only got 15% of their
normal grain harvest, but in 1992, when the government advised them to plant fast maturing plants, they got 82%.
The question of whether El Nino has been strengthened by global warming is unanswered. The National Centre
for Atmospheric research believes that El Nino could be responsible for the increased temperatures in North America by
changing the jet stream. Global warming may not be the direct cause. However, global warming may cause the local
warming changes that cause El Nino and change atmospheric circulation. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration suggests that global warming may increase El Nino effects by increasing temperatures and increasing
water evaporation over land leading to floods.
El Nino is only one factor in the complex inter-relations that cause weather patterns, but it appears to be a major
factor. By monitoring the phenomenon, we can limit its effects and avoid disasters and droughts.

Question 55: When does an El Nino occur?

A. The wind in the Pacific blows from the east B. The equatorial regions become hotter and hotter
C. The sun is closest to the equator D. The winds weaken and sea levels drop
Question 56: The first extensive study of the El Nino phenomenon took place ______.
A. in 1992 B. in 1500s C. from 1997 to 1998 D. during 1987
Question 57: The system used to track variations in weather conditions is called ______.
A. Planetary Heat Engine B. Connective Cells
C. El Nino or the infant D. Tropical Atmosphere Ocean Array
Question 58: Why is El Nino more noticeable now than in previous times?
A. Industrial fishing.
B. There are small changes in natural resources.
C. People are now living in more dangerous areas than those of the past.
D. South American fishermen cannot make a profit during an El Nino.
Question 59: What is the benefit of monitoring the weather in the Pacific?
A. Provisions can be taken in advance against the El Nino.
B. The length of an El Nino is reduced by six months.
C. Farmers will harvest more grain.
D. Scientists can prevent El Ninos.
Question 60: The word “Essentially” in paragraph 3 mostly means ______.
A. Consequently B. Accordingly C. Basically D. Primarily
Question 61: In what way is there a definite link between El Nino and global warming?
A. It increases Northern American temperatures by affecting the jet stream.
B. By inducing local warming changes.
C. Increasing rain and causing floods.
D. None of the above.
Question 62: All of the following are the effects of El Nino EXCEPT ______.
A. There are plagues in Australia and Indonesia. B. There is a lack of rain.
C. There are more strong storms. D. Fewer fish for fishermen to catch.
Question 63: The word “adverse” in paragraph 6 is opposite in meaning to ______.
A. unpropitious B. favorable C. disposable D. commodious
Question 64: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. It is possible for scientists to predict the time when an El Nino was starting.
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B. If atmospheric loops don‟t move heat from the tropics to the poles, the north and south would be much colder.
C. Global warming may directly cause El Nino and change atmospheric circulation.
D. The origin of the name El Nino is based on the time when it happened.

SECTION B (2 points)

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed
before it. Write your answers in complete sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 1: As soon as I solved one problem, another cropped up.

No sooner _________________________________________________________.
Question 2: “Why don‟t you take a trip to the beach in summer?” said Alex.
Alex suggested _____________________________________________________.
Question 3: She didn‟t understand what he was saying because she hadn‟t read his book.
Had she ___________________________________________________________.
Question 4: When do you think this bridge was built?
How old ___________________________________________________________.
Question 5: Hannah was preparing to send an email to Richard when she saw his email.
Hannah was on _____________________________________________________.

II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of learning a second language. Write your
paragraph on your answer sheet.

The following prompts might be helpful to you.

- Becoming smarter.
- Experiencing new cultures.
- Improving your job prospects.

_______THE END_______

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 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CHUYÊN ĐỀ KHỐI A1 VÀ D LẦN I
KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017
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ĐỀ THI THỬ THÁNG 8 ĐÁP ÁN
Mã đề 273 Môn: TIẾNG ANH

A. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM (8,0 điểm)

Câu hỏi Đáp án Câu hỏi Đáp án

1 D 33 A
2 B 34 C
3 A 35 D
4 D 36 A
5 C 37 B
6 B 38 A
7 C 39 A
8 A 40 A
9 B 41 D
10 C 42 B
11 B 43 B
12 D 44 B
13 A 45 A
14 B 46 C
15 A 47 D
16 A 48 B
17 A 49 D
18 D 50 B
19 C 51 C
20 B 52 C
21 C 53 D
22 D 54 D
23 C 55 D
24 D 56 C
25 C 57 D
26 D 58 C
27 B 59 A
28 D 60 C
29 C 61 D
30 A 62 A
31 A 63 B
32 C 64 C

B. PHẦN VIẾT (2,0 điểm)

I. Viết tiếp câu (0,1 điểm x 5 câu = 0,5 điểm)

Câu 1: No sooner had I solved one problem than another cropped up.
Câu 2: Alex suggested (that) I (should) take a trip to the beach in summer.
Alex suggested (that) I (should) visit the beach/pay a visit to the beach/go to the beach/… in summer.
Câu 3: Had she read his book, she would/could/might have understood what he was saying.
Câu 4: How old do you think this bridge is?
Câu 5: Hannah was on the point of sending Richard an email when she saw his email.

II. Viết đoạn văn (1,5 điểm)

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 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CHUYÊN ĐỀ KHỐI A1 VÀ D LẦN II
KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017
 Môn: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ THI THỬ THÁNG 9 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
(Đề thi có 03 trang)

Mã đề thi 157

Họ và tên thí sinh:.......................................................................

Số báo danh:................................................................................

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. achieves B. shakes C. draws D. plans
Question 2: A. approached B. sacrificed C. unwrapped D. obliged
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. ancestor B. conical C. banquette D. verbalize
Question 4: A. equivalent B. contractual C. inheritor D. mischievous
Question 5: A. couple B. secure C. across D. attack
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 6 to 10.
Many people today would like the traditional two-parent family back, that is to say, they want a man and a
woman to (6)______ for life; they also think the man should support the family and the woman should stay home with
the children. However, few families now (7)______ into this category. In fact, if more women decide to have children on
their own, the single-parent household may become more typical than the traditional family in many countries. Also,
unmarried couples may decide to have more children – or they might take in foster children or (8)______. And because
people are staying single and living longer (often as widows), there may be more one-person households. (9)______ the
other hand, some people believe similar events happen again and again in history: if this is true, people may go back to
the traditional (10)_____ or nuclear family of the past. Others think the only certainty in history is change: in other
words, the structure of the future family could begin to change faster and faster and in more and more ways.
Question 6: A. marry B. wed C. engage D. gather
Question 7: A. belong B. crowd C. group D. fall
Question 8: A. bring up B. feel C. adapt D. adopt
Question 9: A. In B. At C. On D. For
Question 10: A. extended B. extensive C. enlarged D. big
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 15.
The meaning of silence varies among cultural groups. Silences may be thoughtful, or they may be blank and
empty when the individual has nothing to say. A silence in a conversation may also indicate stubbornness and
resistance, apprehension, or discomfort. Silence may be viewed by some cultural groups as extremely uncomfortable;
therefore, attempts may be made to fill every gap with conversation. Persons in other cultural groups value silence and
see it as essential to understanding a person‟s needs.
Many American Indians have this latter view of silence, as do some traditional Chinese and Japanese persons.
Therefore, when one of these persons is speaking and suddenly stops, what may be implied is that the person wants the
nurse to consider the content of what has been said before continuing.
Other cultures may use silence in yet other ways. For example, English and Arabic persons use silence for privacy,
whereas Russian, French, and Spanish persons may use silence to indicate agreement between parties. Some persons in
Asian cultures may view silence as a sign of respect, particularly toward an elder. Mexicans may use silence when
instructions are given by a person in authority rather than showing the disrespect of disagreement.
Nurses need to be aware of the possible meanings of silence so that personal anxiety does not promote the
silence to be interrupted prematurely or to be nontherapeutic. A nurse who understands the therapeutic value of silence
can use this understanding to enhance the care of clients from other cultures.

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Question 11: What does the author say about silence in conversations?
A. It implies anger B. It promotes friendship
C. It is culture-specific D. It is content-based
Question 12: Which of the following people might regard silence as a call for careful thought?
A. The Japanese B. The French C. The Mexicans D. The Russians
Question 13: What does the author advise nurses to do about silence?
A. Let it continue as the patient pleases B. Break it while treating patients
C. Evaluate its harm to patients D. Make use of its healing effects
Question 14: The word “essential” in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
A. necessary B. dispensable C. indicative D. insignificant
Question 15: What may be the best title for the text?
A. Sound and Silence B. What It Means to Be Silent
C. Silence to Native Americans D. Speech Is Silver; Silence Is Gold
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 16: She jumped and shouted to draw _______ to herself.
A. notion B. intention C. attention D. attraction
Question 17: The marriage pattern of parents plays an extremely important role in ______ marriage roles of children.
A. social B. socialism C. socialist D. socializing
Question 18: To their great fear, they found ______ in the heaviest snowfall they had ever had.
A. they were catching B. themselves caught C. they had caught D. themselves catching
Question 19: ______ the distance was too far and the time was short, we decided to fly there instead of going there
by train.
A. Discovering B. To discover C. To have discovered D. Discovered
Question 20: It‟s ______ not to say “Thank you” when you are given something.
A. informal B. easy C. rude D. polite
Question 21: John is one of those people who I always believe do _______ best even in the most difficult situations.
A. his B. my C. their D. your
Question 22: “You don‟t seem to be quite yourself today, Why?” – “I‟m suffering from a cold. Nothing serious,
______.”
A. yet B. though C. indeed D. anyway
Question 23: “How would you like your coffee?” – “______.”
A. It‟s well done. B. Very nice, thank you.
C. One cup. That‟s enough D. The stronger, the better.
Question 24: “I took a picture of you just now.” – “Really? I ______ with attention.”
A. didn‟t look B. wasn‟t looking C. am not looking D. haven‟t looked
Question 25: The top tourist ______ in Vietnam, Ha Long Bay features thousands of islands, each topped with thick
jungle vegetation, forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars.
A. attract B. attraction C. attractive D. attractiveness
Question 26: Most people are ______ when they hear about people ______ come face to face with danger in order to
save others.
A. surprising – that B. exciting – as C. amazed – who D. interested – which
Question 27: We just jumped in a car on the ______ of the moment and drove to the seaside.
A. current B. top C. desire D. spur
Question 28: Many people are still in _____ habit of writing silly things in _____ public places.
A. the - the B.  -  C. the -  D.  - the
Question 29: Her beauty is ______ compare.
A. beyond B. with C. for D. over
Question 30: It is generally ______ that young people from poorer socio-economic backgrounds tend to do less well in
our education system.
A. unknowledge B. knowledge C. knowledgeable D. acknowledged
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 31 to 35.
There are many ways of communicating without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols and gestures may be found
in every known culture. The basic function of a signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts
attention, as, for example, the dots and dashes of telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the potential for
communication is very great. While less adaptable to the codification of words, sings contain greater meaning in and of
themselves. A top sign or a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently. Symbols are more difficult to
describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver‟s cultural perceptions. In
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some cultures, applauding in a theater provides performers with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as
waving and handshaking also communicate certain cultural messages.
Although signals, signs, symbols and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantage. They usually
do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver. As a result, means of
communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods are based upon speech. Radio, television
and the telephone are only a few of such means.
Question 31: According to this passage, a signal is ______.
A. more difficult to describe than forms of communication
B. an interruption in the environment
C. less able to to be adapted to refer to speech
D. none of these
Question 32: Applauding was cited as an example of ______.
A. a signal B. a sign C. a symbol D. a gesture
Question 33: It may be concluded from the passage that ______.
A. symbols are very easy to define and interpret
B. only some cultures have signals, signs and symbols
C. waving and handshaking are not related to culture
D. signs, signals, symbol and gestures are forms of communication
Question 34: The underlined word “intricate” could best replaced by ______.
A. inefficient B. historical C. feasible D. complicated
Question 35: Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. Means of communications B. Gestural communication
C. Signs and signals D. Speech variations
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 36: Americans have begin leaning toward the idea that marriage is more of an option, rather
A B C
than a milestone on the path to adulthood.
D
Question 37: Once you realize that there are ways to move on from awkward situations with grace and
A B C
confidence, you‟ll be on your way to embrace social interactions instead of dreading them.
D
Question 38: Our brains are incredibly agile machines, and it‟s hard to think of anything they do more
A B
efficient than recognize faces.
C D
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 39: For many people, business socialising is a very important aspect of working life - but some people find it
quite tricky, especially if English isn‟t their first language.
A. strict B. difficult C. endurable D. ingenious
Question 40: The puddles had coalesced into a small stream.
A. cooled B. burned C. united D. exploded

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 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CHUYÊN ĐỀ KHỐI A1 VÀ D LẦN II
KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017
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ĐỀ THI THỬ THÁNG 9 ĐÁP ÁN
Mã đề 157 Môn: TIẾNG ANH

Câu Đáp án Câu Đáp án

1 B 21 C
2 D 22 B
3 C 23 D
4 D 24 B
5 A 25 B
6 A 26 C
7 D 27 D
8 D 28 C
9 C 29 A
10 A 30 D
11 C 31 B
12 A 32 C
13 D 33 D
14 A 34 D
15 B 35 A
16 C 36 A
17 D 37 D
18 B 38 C
19 A 39 B
20 C 40 C

*LƯU Ý: Phần tìm lỗi sai, giáo viên hướng dẫn học sinh sửa lỗi sai như sau:
Câu 36: Sửa “have begin” thành “have begun”.
Câu 37: Sửa “embrace” thành “embracing” (Sau “on your way to” phải là một Noun hoặc Phrase).
Câu 38: Sửa “efficient” thành “efficiently”.
*MỘT SỐ CẤU TRÚC HAY TRONG ĐỀ:
Câu 16: Thành ngữ “Draw someone‟s attention to something”: Thu hút sự chú ý của ai đó để họ nhận thấy hoặc tập
trung vào ai đó (hay điều gì đó).
Câu 18: Cấu trúc: To see/find/witness/watch + someone/something + do sth/doing sth/done/adj.
Câu 27: Thành ngữ “On the spur of the moment”: do sự thôi thúc của tình thế.
Câu 29: Cụm từ: beyond / without / past compare: không thể so sánh được, không thể bì được.

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 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CHUYÊN ĐỀ KHỐI A1 VÀ D LẦN III
KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017
 Môn: TIẾNG ANH
ĐỀ THI THỬ THÁNG 10 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
(Đề thi có 03 trang)

Mã đề thi 359

Họ và tên thí sinh:.......................................................................

Số báo danh:................................................................................

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. baths B. mouths C. sheaths D. maths
Question 2: A. choke B. chroma C. chaos D. chasm
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. extremist B. incessant C. magnifier D. heuristics
Question 4: A. personnel B. reimburse C. judicious D. detainee
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 5: With his father‟s encourage and guidance, Mozart was introduced to music at an early age.
A B C D
Question 6: Thousands of years ago, the Sahara had water enough so that people and animals were able to
A B C
survive on the edge of the desert.
D
Question 7: Taking these considerations for account, I believe that it is still a problem for many women to
A B
assert themselves, irrespective of their educational background.
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 8: Shaking hands is the ________ way of greeting business counterparts in Europe.
A. convenient B. absolute C. practical D. customary
Question 9: His parents object strongly _______ his playing too much computer games.
A. at B. to C. in D. against
Question 10: Our neighbor has _______ ours.
A. as a big house B. as big a house as
C. the same big house D. a house the same big as
Question 11: I remember the boy‟s face but his name _______ me.
A. misses B. forgets C. fails D. escapes
Question 12: He will never forget the day ________ he met his wife.
A. where B. that C. when D. which
Question 13: He often tells the children _______ when they play water sports.
A. be careful B. not be careless C. to be careful D. to be careful with
Question 14: There will be _________ jobs for people because some robots will do the same jobs as people.
A. fewer B. less C. much D. many
Question 15: New ways have to be found to _______ of waste materials and poisonous gases so that we can have
cleaner surroundings.
A. deal B. remove C. do D. dispose
Question 16: The goal is to make higher education available to everyone who is willing and capable ________ his
financial situation.
A. with reference to B. owing to C. regardless of D. in terms of

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Question 17: Ha Noi is cold this time ______. You need ______ warm clothes if you go there.
A. of the year – to pack B. of year – packing C. of year – pack D. of year – to pack
Question 18: Bill and Ted ________ each other straight away and became firm friends.
A. took after B. held together C. took to D. let in
Question 19: As soon as you buy a car, it starts falling in ______.
A. price B. value C. cost D. worth
Question 20: ________ what is the most important point of an issue will allow you to make a better decision.
A. Understanding B. Understand C. Understood D. To understand
Question 21: Joseph is a very efficient manager. He always outlines everyone‟s duties ______ at the company‟s weekly
meetings.
A. in case B. in brief C. on par D. on call
Question 22: As time _________ we saw less and less of each other.
A. went off B. went up C. went by D. went over
Question 23: Despite his interest in art, he studied ________ engineering in college.
A. mechanistic B. mechanical C. mechanically D. mechanism
Question 24: The idea of aliens may seem absurd, but times change, as does science, and this makes the idea far
______ than it once appeared.
A. more plausible B. much plausible C. least plausible D. most plausible
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 25: Two friends Peter and Linda are talking about pet.
- Peter: “Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house.”
- Linda: “______.”
A. Nothing more to say. B. You can say that again.
C. Yes, I hope so. D. No, dogs are very good, too.
Question 26: David is talking about Mr. West‟s early retirement.
- David: “Mr. West is going to retire next month.”
- Kathy: “______.”
A. Oh, I have no idea. B. You don‟t say!
C. Right, you‟d probably be the next. D. Congratulations!
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 27: The rapidly shrinking middle class worries that our children won‟t have the same chances we had.
A. getting larger B. getting thinner C. getting smaller D. getting worse
Question 28: People in the sixth century braved the turbulent seas and treacherous storms of the Atlantic Ocean in
small leather boats.
A. marvelous B. cautious C. desirous D. perilous
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 29: Most members of the camel family are found in arid habitats all over the world.
A. moist B. parched C. sandy D. dry
Question 30: How on earth could they do away with a lovely old building like that and put a car park there instead?
A. keep B. eliminate C. decrease D. squander
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: He behaved so recklessly, so he would be disqualified from keeping his last job.
A. If he hadn‟t behaved so recklessly, he hadn‟t quit his last job.
B. Without his reckless behavior, he would have lost his last job.
C. Had he not behaved so recklessly, he wouldn‟t have been fired from his last job.
D. He didn‟t quit his job because he knew that he had behaved so recklessly.
Question 32: I can‟t stand his talking foolishly when everybody talks about something in a serious way.
A. Everybody talks seriously when he talks foolishly.
B. I don‟t mind his talking foolishly when everybody talks seriously.
C. I can‟t understand what he talks when people talk foolishly.
D. I hate him talking foolishly when people talk seriously.
Question 33: “If I were you, I wouldn‟t read the job advertisement and position description carelessly.” Helen said.
A. Helen recommended that I take no notice of the job advertisement and position description.
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B. Helen advised me on reading the job advertisement and position description carelessly.
C. Helen advised me against reading the job advertisement and position description carelessly.
D. I was blamed for not reading the job advertisement and position description carefully by Helen.
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 34: The holiday was so expensive. We could only afford five days.
A. It was such an expensive holiday that we could only afford five days.
B. The holiday was dirt cheap, so we could afford more than five days.
C. So expensive was a five-day holiday that we could hardly afford it.
D. A five-day holiday wasn‟t cheap, so we couldn‟t afford it.
Question 35: The basketball team knew they lost the match. They soon started to blame each other.
A. As soon as they blamed each other, the basketball team knew they lost the match.
B. No sooner had the basketball team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the match.
C. Not only did the basketball team lose the match but they blamed each other as well.
D. Hardly had the basketball team known they lost the match when they started to blame each other.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 36 to 40.
Many people have forgotten what the world was like before TV. But today it has become an integral part of our
lives. No medium can compare with TV as a means of information, entertainment and education. TV now plays such an
important role in so many people‟s lives that it is essential for us to try to decide (36)_______ it is bad or good.
First of all, TV is not only a convenient source of entertainment, but also a (37)_______ cheap one. For a family
of 4, for example, it is more convenient as well as cheaper to sit comfortably at home than to go out. They don‟t have to
pay for expensive tickets. All they have to do is to turn on TV and they can see films, political discussions and the latest
exciting football matches. Some people say that this is fist where the danger lies. The TV viewers need do nothing: they
(38)______ no choices, they‟re completely passive and don‟t even use their legs.
TV, people often say, informs about current events and the latest developments in science and politics. A lot of
good films, music programs have appeared recently on TV. (39)_______ here again there is a danger. We get to like
watching TV so much that it begins to dominate our lives. A friend of mine told me that when his TV set broke he and
his family suddenly found that they had much more time to do things.
The most important thing which is really criticizing is poor quality of the programs and its harmful effect on
children. For example the film “Natural Born Killers” teaches children to kill and there was one accident in France when a
group of teenagers kill their parents.
There are many arguments for and against TV. I think we must understand that TV in itself is neither good
(40)______ bad. TV is as good or as bad as we make it.
(Source: © Television and Advertisement www.native-english.ru/topics/television-and-advertisement)
Question 36: A. somehow B. whether C. why D. how
Question 37: A. comparatively B. conceitedly C. competitively D. casually
Question 38: A. bring B. take C. make D. do
Question 39: A. Yet B. So C. For D. If only
Question 40: A. too B. and C. or D. nor
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 41 to 45.
A warm drink of milk before bed has long been the best choice for those wanting a good night‟s sleep. But now a
study has found it really does help people nod off - if it is milked from a cow at night.
Researchers have discovered that “night milk” contains more melatonin, which has been proven to help people
feel sleepy and reduce anxiety.
The study, by researchers from Seoul, South Korea, involved mice being fed with dried milk powder made from
cows milked both during the day and at night.
Those given night milk, which contained 10 times the amount of melatonin, were less active and less anxious than
those fed with the milk collected during daytime, according to the study published in The Journal of Medicinal Food.
Night milk quickened the start of sleep and caused the mice to sleep longer.
While the effect of cows milk harvested at different time has not been tested on humans up to now, taking
melatonin drugs has been suggested to those who are struggling to fall asleep at night.
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 Previous studies have also indicated that milk can be excellent for helping sleep because of the calcium content,
which helps people to relax.
Milk is also sugar-free and additive-free with nutritionists recommending skimmed milk as the best choice before
bed as it is the least fattening. The more fat you take in before bedtime, the greater burden you will put on your body at
night.
(Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3362397/A-milky-drink-really-help-nod-cow-milked-NIGHT-
Cattle-produce-sleep-inducing-compounds-dark.html)
Question 41: According to the text, the mice fed with daytime milk _________.
A. started sleep more easily B. were more anxious
C. were less active D. woke up later
Question 42: Which of the following is true of melatonin according to the text?
A. It‟s been tested on mice for ten years B. It can make people more energetic
C. It exists in milk in great amount D. It‟s used in sleeping drugs
Question 43: What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Night Milk and Sleep B. Fat Sugar and Health
C. An Experiment on Mice D. Milk Drinking and Health
Question 44: How does the author support the theme of the text?
A. By giving examples. B. By stating arguments.
C. By explaining statistical data. D. By providing research results.
Question 45: The word “nod off” in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.
A. feel relaxed B. stay awake C. fall asleep D. shake head
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 modern society, receiving systematic college education seems a necessary way for success as a graduate from
first-class university may always get more opportunities than others. However, if it is gold, it will shine one day. In this
article, we will get to know three most successful people in U.S. who never finished their college education. Following
experiences of these successful dropouts may give you some inspiration.
1. Bill Gates
Harvard‟s campus paper “Harvard Crimson” called Bill Gates “Harvard‟s most successful dropout”, while the rest of
the world preferred to name him “the world‟s richest man” for more than a decade. Now, even not on the top, he is still
among the list of the world‟s wealthiest people. Gates entered Harvard in the fall of 1973. Two years later, he dropped
out to found Microsoft with friend Paul Allen. And in 2007, he finally received an honorary doctorate from Harvard.
2. Steve Jobs
The iPad, even Buzz Lightyear probably wouldn‟t have existed if Steve Jobs stayed in school. Because his family
couldn‟t afford his college education, Jobs had to drop out of Reed College just after entering for 6 months. Then he
found Apple, NeXT Computer and Pixar, which had made great influences on development of modern technique and
culture. However, this wizard thought that his brief college education was not worthless.
3. Frank Lloyd Wright
As the America‟s most celebrated architect, Wright spent more time on designing colleges rather than attending
classes in them. Once spent one year in the University of Wisconsin-Madison, then he left for Chicago and started to
learn from Louis Sullivan, the “father of modernism.” Wright‟ s splendid resume included more than 500 works, most
famous of which are Fallingwater and New York City's Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.
(Source: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/photo/2010-05/11/c_13286911.htm)
Question 46: What does “dropouts” in Paragraph 1 mean?
A. Hardworking students. B. Very successful students.
C. Students failing to finish their school education. D. Students from poor families.
Question 47: Which of the following is right according to Paragraph 1?
A. People graduating from famous universities are more likely to get jobs.
B. Many successful people had the experience of giving up their school education.
C. If one has a lot of gold, he will become very rich one day.
D. We should stop our college education to follow in those successful people‟s steps.
Question 48: According to the writer, Bill Gates _________.
A. is richer than any other man in the world
B. is well-known in Harvard University
C. finally finished his study at Harvard and got a doctorate degree
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Question 49: Which of the following statements can‟t be learned from the last two paragraphs?
A. The reason for Jobs‟ dropping his college education is that his parents couldn‟t pay for it.
B. Jobs thought his six-month college education gave him no help.
C. Wright‟s teacher was a very famous artist.
D. Wright is the designer of New York City‟s Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.
Question 50: What does the author want to tell us in this passage?
A. Successful people often have unordinary life experience.
B. College education is not so important to one‟s success.
C. People from poor families are more likely to give up their college education.
D. Even without college education, one can still achieve success with one‟s hard work.

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 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CHUYÊN ĐỀ KHỐI A1 VÀ D LẦN III
KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017

ĐỀ THI THỬ THÁNG 10 ĐÁP ÁN
Mã đề 359 Môn: TIẾNG ANH

Câu Đáp án Câu Đáp án

1 D 26 B
2 A 27 C
3 C 28 D
4 C 29 A
5 B 30 A
6 B 31 C
7 A 32 D
8 D 33 C
9 B 34 A
10 B 35 D
11 D 36 B
12 C 37 A
13 C 38 C
14 A 39 A
15 D 40 D
16 C 41 B
17 D 42 D
18 D 43 A
19 B 44 D
20 A 45 C
21 B 46 C
22 C 47 A
23 B 48 B
24 A 49 B
25 B 50 D

*LƯU Ý: Phần tìm lỗi sai, giáo viên hướng dẫn học sinh sửa lỗi sai như sau:
Câu 5: Sửa “encourage” thành “encouragement”.
Câu 6: Sửa “water enough” thành “enough water”.
Câu 7: Sửa “for” thành “into”. (Ta có thành ngữ: “Take something into consideration/account” Để ý suy xét tới việc gì)
Phân biệt:
*take account of something, take something into account: to consider particular facts, circumstances, etc. when making
a decision about something.
*take something into consideration: to think about and include a particular thing or fact when you are forming an
opinion or making a decision.

*MỘT SỐ CẤU TRÚC HAY TRONG ĐỀ:

Câu 9: Cách dùng “object”
- object to somebody / something
- object to doing something / to somebody doing something
- object that + clause
- object (v): to say that you disagree with, disapprove of or oppose something.
Câu 10: Cấu trúc so sánh ngang bằng: as + adjective + a/an Noun + as.
Câu 11: Something + escape + somebody: Ai đó không nhớ, không nhận ra cái gì đó.
Câu 15: Dispose of something = Get rid of something: Loại bỏ, loại trừ.
Câu 16:
With reference to: Về vấn đề, có liên quan tới.
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Owing to = Because of = Due to: Bởi vì.
Regardless of: Bất chấp, không kể, không quan tâm tới điều gì đó.
In terms of something; In something terms: Về mặt; dưới dạng.
Câu 18:
Take after someone: Giống ai đó.
Hold together ; hold something together: Duy trì, hoặc giữ cho cái gì đó được liên kết, bền chặt.
Take to somebody ; take to something: Bắt đầu thích ai đó, kết thân với ai đó.
Câu 19:
Go up / rise / increase in value: Tăng giá.
Go down / fall / drop in value: Giảm giá.
Câu 21:
In case: trong trường hợp.
In brief: tóm tắt, ngắn gọn (không chi tiết).
On a par with somebody/something: ngang cơ (đều đẹp, xấu, quan trọng,... như nhau) với ai đó.
On call: luôn làm việc bất cứ khi nào (chúng ta) cần.
Câu 22:
Go off: (Bom, Súng) nổ, (Đồng hồ) reo, báo thức.
Go up: Tăng.
Go by: (Thời gian) trôi qua.
Go over: Kiểm tra, xem xét (cái gì đó) thật cẩn thận.
Câu 25:
You can say that again! = I agree with you completely!
Câu 26:
You don‟t say! = I‟m not surprised!
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