Thực chiến đề thi THPT quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh More than a book

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ĐỀ SỐ 7 Bài thi: TIẾNG ANH Lần 1 [____/____/20___]: ______
Đề thi gồm 06 trang
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Cần xem lại: ___________________ Lần 3 [____/____/20___]: ______

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.
If you want to prepare yourself for great achievement and have more to (1) _______ to your education
or your work, try reading more books. Pick (2) _______ 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 an interesting point of view worth further (3) _______. Reading is a skill that is in much
greater demand than the demand for watching TV. There are no jobs (4) _______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. on B. up C. over D. out
Question 3: A. explore B. exploration C. explorer D. explorative
Question 4: A. that B. who C. when D. whom
Question 5: A. digest B. inhale C. breathe D. eat

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: In The Sociology of Science, _______ a classic, Robert Merton discusses cultural, economic
and social forces that contributed to the development of modern science.
A. now considering B. now considered C. which considers D. which considered
Question 7: Why are you so late? You _______ here two hours ago.
A. must have been B. would have been C. should have been D. need have been
Question 8: The child can hardly understand what they are discussing, _______?
A. can he B. can’t he C. are they D. aren’t they
Question 9: I accidentally _______ my ex and his girlfriend when I was walking along a street yesterday.
A. lost touch with B. kept an eye on C. paid attention to D. caught sight of
Question 10: I wish I _____ how to control the tsunami.
A. knew B. know C. to know D. to have known
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: The patient could not be saved unless there _______ a suitable organ donor.
A. had been B. would be C. were D. is

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Question 13: He said it was an accident but I know he did it on _______.
A. aim B. purpose C. goal D. reason
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: $507, $707. Let’s _______ the difference and say $607.
A. avoid B. split C. agree D. decrease
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: As a millionaire who liked to show off her wealth, Mrs. Smith paid _____ we asked.
A. four times much as B. four times as many as
C. four times as much as D. four times much than
Question 18: By the year 2021, 6% of all US jobs _______ by robots, report says.
A. will eliminate B. will have been eliminated
C. will be eliminating D. will have eliminated
Question 19: We are big fans of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, so not a match of theirs _______.
A. we had missed B. did we miss C. we didn't miss D. we missed

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.
Animals have an intuitive awareness of quantities. They know without analysis the difference
between a number of objects and a smaller number. In his book “The Natural History of Selboure” (1786),
the naturalist Gilbert White tells how he surreptitiously removed one egg a day from a plover’s nest , and
how the mother laid another egg each day to make up for the missing one. He noted that other species of
birds ignore the absence of a single egg but abandon their nests if more than one egg has been removed. It
has also been noted by naturalists that a certain type of wasp always provides five – never four, never six -
caterpillars for each of their eggs so that their young have something to eat when the eggs hatch. Research
has also shown that both mice and pigeons can be taught to distinguish between odd and even numbers of
food pieces.
These and similar accounts have led some people to infer that creatures other than humans can
actually count. They also point to dogs that have been taught to respond to numerical questions with the
correct number of barks, or to horses that seem to solve arithmetic problems by stomping their hooves the
proper number of times.
Animals respond to quantities only when they are connected to survival as a species – as in the case
of the eggs – or survival as individuals - as in the case of food. There is no transfer to other situations or
from concrete reality to the abstract notion of numbers. Animals can “count” only when the objects are
present and only when the numbers involved are small – not more than seven or eight. In lab experiments,
animals trained to “count” one kind of object were unable to count any other type. The objects, not the
numbers, are what interest them. Animals’ admittedly remarkable achievements simply do not amount to
evidence of counting, nor do they reveal more than innate instincts, refined by the genes of successive
generations, or the results of clever, careful conditioning by trainers.
Question 20: The word “they” refer to_______.
A. numbers B. animals C. achievements D. genes

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Question 21: According to information in the passage, which of the following is LEAST likely to occur as
a result of animals’ intuitive awareness of quantities?
A. When asked by its trainer how old it is, a monkey holds up five fingers.
B. A lion follows one antelope instead of the herd of antelopes because it is easier to hunt a single prey.
C. When one of its four kittens crawls away, a mother cat misses it and searches for the kitten.
D. A pigeon is more attracted by a box containing two pieces of food than by a box containing one piece.
Question 22: The word “surreptitiously” is closest in meaning to _______.
A. stubbornly B. secretly C. quickly D. occasionally
Question 23: What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Of all animals, dogs and horses can count best.
B. Careful training is required to teach animals to perform tricks involving numbers.
C. Although animals may be aware of quantities, they cannot actually count.
D. Animals cannot “count” more than one kind of object.
Question 24: The author mentions that all of the following are aware of quantities in some ways EXCEPT
_______.
A. caterpillars B. mice C. plovers D. wasps

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 25: Jane and Mary are going out.
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 26: Jordan and Jim are in a pub.
- 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!

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 the pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 27: A. heard B. early C. learn D. near
Question 28: A. theaters B. authors C. clothes D. shifts

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 29: A. component B. habitat C. contribute D. eternal
Question 30: A. museum B. location C. recommend D. commitment

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 31: Africa's farmland is rapidly becoming barren and incapable of sustaining the continent's
already hungry population, according to a report.
A. poor B. fruitful C. arid D. desert
Question 32: Recent archaeological studies have shown that the first inhabitants of Russell Caverns were
Paleo Indians, who used the most rudimentary tools and objects for their survival.
A. technical B. basic C. superior D. original
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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 33: The Australian Open is a tennis tournament held annually over the last fortnight of January
in Melbourne, Australia.
A. two days B. four days C. two weeks D. two months
Question 34: One of the biggest issues that many victims of negligent behavior encounter is difficulty in
determining whether or not an action had foreseeable consequences.
A. predictable B. unpredictable
C. ascertainable D. computable

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 35: For thousands of years, man has used rocks as main materials for building houses, made
A B C
fences, pavements or even roofs for houses.
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: According to statistics, the number of young people who actively uses Instagram and and
A B
Snapchat has increased sharply in recent years.
C 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.
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.

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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.
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 Joplin 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
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
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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 shooting at their school on Valentine’s Day.
A. They couldn’t go on holiday as planned as a result of a shooting at their school on Valentine’s Day.
B. They failed to go on the holiday like they had planned because a shooting took place at their school
on Valentine’s Day.
C. A shooting at their school on Valentine’s Day almost put a stop to their holiday plans.
D. Disappointingly, a shooting at their school on Valentine’s Day forced their holiday plans to nothing.
Question 50: She finished her driving lesson. Her father allowed her to use his car.
A. Having finished her driving lesson, her father allowed her to use his car.
B. Having finished her driving lesson, she was allowed to use her father’s car.
C. To be allowed to use her father’s car, she tried to finish her driving lesson.
D. Being allowed to use her father’s car, she tried to finish her driving lesson.

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