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ĐỀ THI MINH HỌA KÌ THI THPT QUỐC GIA 2017

- MÔN TIẾNG ANH - THỜI GIAN: 60 PHÚT

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. moaned B. presentedC. viewedD. robbed
Question 2. A. position B. considerC. visit D. president

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. different B. important C. impressive D. attractive
Question4: A. institution B. university C. preferential D. indicative

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 5: I just want to stay at home and watch TV and take it easy.
A. sleep B. sit down C. eat D. relax
Question 6: I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.
A. hopeless B. hopeful C. unsuccessful D. successful

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 7. Your experience with oil well fires will be invaluable to the company in cased of trouble.
A. important B. precious C. priceless D. worthless
Question 8.Ignoring the danger to himself, Freddie dived into the river to save the puppy.
A. Neglecting B. Overlooking C. Watching D. Noticing

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most sutable response to complete each of the following
exchanges
Question 9: -Tom: “I thought your performance last Sunday was wonderful.”
- Laura: “_____________________”
A. I completely agree with you. It was terrific.
B. No doubt!
C. Don’t tell a lie. I thought it was terrible.
D. You must be kidding. It was not as good as I had expected.
Question 10: - Anne: “Make yourself at home!” - John: “ _________________________”
A. Thanks! Same to you B. That’s very kind. Thank you
C. Not at all. Don’t mention it D. Yes, Can I help you?
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 11: If there’s a more funnier person in the world than him, I don’t know who it will be.
A. more funnier B. there’s C. than D. will
Question 12: Not until I was on my way to the airport that I realized I had left my passport at home.
A. on my way B. that I realized C. until D. at home
Question 13: I often look into new words in the dictionary whenever I don’t know their meanings.
A. in B. look into C. their D. whenever
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 14: When I got up this morning, the kitchen was spotless. Alex___________ it before she went
to bed last night.
A. should have tidied B. needn’t have tidied
C. must have tidied D. mustn’t have tidied
Question 15: I hesitate to recommend him for the job, because___________ he has a good education, he
has very little work experience.
A. notwithstanding B. although C. nevertheless D. however
Question 16: Gymnastics truly is a sport for everyone, _________ age or ability.
A. in place of B. regardless of C. not mentionD. in case of
Question 17: To prepare for the housewarming party, Jolie’s family bought _________ last week.
A. round small wooden four tables C. four small round wooden tables
B. four wooden small round tables D. four round wooden small tables
Question 18: Gold_____________ in California in the 19th century.
A. was discovered B. was discover
C. they discovered D. has been discovered
Question 19: It’s___________ rare to see large sharks in the Mediterranean Sea.
A. credible B. credibly C. incredible D. incredibly
Question 20: According to the boss, John is the most_______ for the position of executive secretary.
A. supportive B. caring C. suitable D. comfortable
Question 21: Do you know the person_____________ next to you in the evening class?
A. who sit B. whom sits C. sitting D. whose sitting
Question 22: She wasn’t feeling very well; otherwise, she___________ the meeting so early.
A. wouldn’t leave B. didn’t leave
C. wouldn’t have left D. hadn’t left
Question 23: The more you work, _____________ you’ll pass your exams.
A. good B. the best C. best D. the better
Question 24:He’ll be very upset if you________ his offer of help.
A. turn away B. turn from C. turn down D. turn against
Question 25: It was _________ furniture that I didn’t buy it.
A. so expensive B. such expensiveC. such an expensive D. a so expensive
Question 26: Okay, I__________ the popcorn if you buy the drinks.
A. will buy B. buy C. would buy D. bought
Question 27: Almost half of turtles and tortoises are known to be threatened with ____.
A. extinct B. extinction C. extinctive D. extinctly
Question 28: In _______ 22nd SEA Games, Vietnam won 158 _______ gold medals.
A. Ø / the B. the / Ø C. a / the D. the / the
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.
Education is important (29)________ it helps people get more out of life. It increases their
knowledge and understanding of the world. It helps them acquire the skills that make life more interesting
and enjoyable, (30)________ the skills needed to participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical
instrument. Such education becomes (31)______ important as people gain more and more leisure time.
Education also helps people adjust to change. This habit has become necessary because social
changes today take place with increasing speed and (32)________ the lives of more and more people.
Education can help a person understand these changes and provide him (33)_______ the skills for
adjusting to them.

Question 29: A. therefore B. despite C. although D. because

Question 30: A. such as B. for instance C. such that D. for example
Question 31: A. increased B. increasing C. increase D. increasingly
Question 32: A. effect B. affect C. affective D. effective
Question 33: A. with B. for C. in D. to

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.
Blue Moon
“Blue Moon” is a term that is used to describe the phenomenon of a second full moon occurring in
one month. How could two full moons possibly occur in a single month? It is not nature’s fault; the
natural phrases of the moon do not perfectly match up with the Roman calendar. Although still used
today, this calendar was devised by Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar over 2000 years ago. While the
calendar works well, the method that they used does not match the lunar cycle exactly. Thus, occasionally
the moon will go through its “full” phrase twice before the month changes. [1] A “blue moon” is an
uncommon event. [2] And its rare occurrence of an event eventually led to the usage of the phrase “once
in a blue moon”. [3] This phrase was commonly used to indicate an event that could never happen. Over
time, the meaning of the phrase changed from something that seldom happens. [4] Today, this phrase is
used to indicate extremely rare events, the absurd, or things that never happen.
Question 34: What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To explain the definition and the usage of “blue moon”
B. To inform readers of the difference between the Roman calendar and the lunar calendar
C. To support the importance of the lunar calendar
D. None of the above
Question 35: According to the passage, to what does the term “blue moon” refer?
A. A moon with the color blue B. Cold nights causing the moon to appear blue
C. The second full moon in one month D. Events that could never happen
Question 36: Why did people use the expression “blue moon” to mean something that would never
happen?
A. Because the moon will never turn blue
B. Because we use the Roman calendar
C. Because it is rare for two full moons to be in the month
D. Because the lunar cycle does not match our calendar
Question 37: The word “absurd” in the passage is closet in meaning to
A. Normal B. Ridiculous C.Interesting D. Frequent
Question 38: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. The meaning of the “blue moon” changed over the years.
B. The phrase “once in a blue moon” could refer to two people eating dinner together
C. The lunar calendar was invested by Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar
D. The Roman calendar is still in use today.
Question 39: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The phrase “blue moon” refers to the frequency of events
B. The usage of “blue moon” has not changed.
C. The Roman calendar matches the natural phrases of the moon.
D. Two full moons often occur in one month.
Question 40: Which is the best place for the following sentence?
“In fact, this phrase has taken on other meanings over the years as well.”
A. [1] B. [2] C. [3] D. [4]
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.
The Nobel prizes, awarded annually for distinguished work in chemistry, physic, physiology or
medicine, literature, and international peace, were made available by a fund bequeathed for that purpose
by Swedish philanthropist, Alfred Bernard Nobel. The prizes, awarded since 1901, are administered by
the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm. In 1969, a prize for economics endowed by the Central Bank of
Sweden was added. Candidates for the prizes must be nominated in writing by a qualified authority in the
field of competition. Candidates are judged by Swedish and Norwegian academies and institutes on the
basis of their contribution to mankind. The awards are usually presented in Stockholm ion December 10,
with the King of Sweden officiating, an appropriate tribute to Alfred Nobel on the anniversary of his
death. Each prize includes a gold medal, a diploma, and a cash award of about one million dollars.
Question 41.Why are the awards presented on December 10?
A. Because that date was established Nobel’s will.
B. Because Alfred Nobel died on that day.
C. Because it is a tribute to the King of Sweden.
D. Because Central Bank of Sweden administers the trust.
Question 42.Why were the prizes named for Alfred Nobel?
A. He left money in his will to establish a fund for the prizes.
 B. He is now living in Sweden.
C. He serves as chairman of committee to choose the recipients of the prizes.
D. He won the first Nobel prize for his work in philanthropy.
Question 43.What does this passage mainly discussed?
A. Alfred Bernard Nobel. B. Great contributions to mankind.
C. Swedish philanthropy. D. The Nobel prizes.
Question 44.How often are the Nobel prizes awarded?
A. Once a year B.Twice a year C.Five times a year D. Once every two year
Question 45.A Nobel prize would NOT be given to _______.
A. a doctor who discovered a vaccine B. a composer who wrote a symphony
C. an author who wrote a novel D. a diplomat who negotiated a peace settlement

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to complete each of
the following sentences:
Question 46. _______, Edison went on to make new discoveries.
A. The light bulb was invented B. Invented the light bulb
C. Having invented the light bulb D. The light bulb had been invented
Question 47. The more challenging the job is, _______.
A. the more interesting he finds B. the more he finds it interesting
C. the more interesting it is to him D. he finds it more interesting
Question 48.____________ did Arthur realize that there was danger.
A. Only after entering the store B. After he had entered the store
C. On entering the store D. When he entered the store
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given:
Question 49.He cannot practice scuba diving because he has a weak heart.
A. The reason why he cannot practice scuba diving is that he has a weak heart.
B. The fact that he has a weak heart cannot stop him practicing scuba diving.
C. Scuba diving makes him suffer from having a weak heart.
D. He has a weak heart but he continues to practice scuba diving.
Question 50.Nobody at all came to the meeting.
A. Not many people came to the meeting.
B. Not a single person came to the meeting.
C. There was almost nobody at the meeting.
D. Only a few people came to the meeting.
________ THE END ________