BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017

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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. confused B. faced C. cried D. defined

Question 2: A. passion B. kangaroos C. parachute D. waste

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. interfere B. penalty C. referee D. competition

Question 4: A. chemical B. cancer C. biology D. physics

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: Because of him request and his bothering me all the time, I’m finishing the project myself.
A B C D
Question 6: Would you mind not to smoke on the bus? It disturbs other people.
A B C D
Question 7: There are thousands of kinds of bacteria, many of whom are beneficial.
A B 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: John is _______ only child in his family so his parents love him a lot.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 9: We are not allowed _______ jeans at school.
A. wear B. to wear C. wearing D. worn
Question 10: When Carol _______ last night, I ______ my favorite show on television.
A. was calling / watched B. called / have watched
C. called / was watching D. had called / watched
Question 11: ________, women are responsible for the chores in the house and taking care of the children.
A. With tradition B. On tradition C. Traditional D. Traditionally
Question 12: My mother made a birthday cake__________.
A. about me B. for me C. to me D. to I
Question 13: He can't go out because he __________his work.
A. doesn't finish B. hasn't finished C. didn't finish D. hadn't finished
Question 14: Our neighbours are normally very noisy, but they're__________this evening.
A. unusual quiet B. unusual quietly C. unusually quiet D. unusually quietly
Question 15: Carol is excited__________her new job.
A. for starting B. to starting C. about starting D. for start
Question 16: I told him _______ the word to Jane somehow that I _______ to reach her during the early hours.
A. passing / will try B. he will pass / tried
C. to pass / would be trying D. he passed / have tried

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Question 17: John asked me _______ that film the night before.
A. that I saw B. had I seen C. if I had seen D. if had I seen
Question 18: Military is_________in this country. Every man who reaches the age of 18 has to serve in the
army for two years.
A. compulsory B. optional C. illegal D. unnecessary
Question 19: Why don't you have the document_________?
A. photocopy B. to photocopy C. photocopying D. photocopied
Question 20: Burning garbage pollutes the air with_________ordours.
A. pleasant B. unpleasant C. pleasure D. pleasing
Question 21: After they ____ their breakfast, they ____ shopping yesterday.
A. have / go B. had had / go C. had / had gone D. had had / went

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 22: Two friends Daisy and Mary are talking

Daisy : -"Let's have a pizza."
Mary : -"__________"
A. Not again B. It doesn't matter C. It’s a good idea D. Not really
Question 23: Two friends Nancy and Rose are talking about Rose’s coat
Nancy: “You look nice today. I like your new coat”
Rose: - “__________.”
A. It’s nice of you to say so. B. Shall I? Thanks.
C. Oh, well done! D. I feel interesting to hear that.

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 24: Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking.

A. help B. prepared C. be busy D. attempt
Question 25: Many species have become extinct each year before biologists can identify them.
A. destroy B. drain C. endanger D. discover

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 26: Their classmates are writing letters of acceptance.

A. agree B. admission C. refusal D. confirmation
Question 27: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment
A. ease B. attraction C. consideration D. speculation

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 28: They are not allowed to go out in the evening by their parents.
A. Their parents do not want them to go out in the evening.
B. Their parents never let them to go out in the evening.
C. Going out in the evening is permitted by their parents.
D. Although their parents do not allow, they still go out in the evening.
Question 29: Although my parents are busy at work, they try to find time for their children.
A. My parents are so busy at work that they cannot find time for their children.
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 B. Busy at work as my parents are, they try to find time for their children.
C. My parents are too busy at work to find time for their children.
D. My friends rarely have time for their children because they are busy at work.
Question 30: His eel soup is better than any other soups I have ever eaten.
A. Of all the soups I have ever eaten, his eel soup is the best.
B. I have ever eaten many soups that are better than his eel soup.
C. His eel soup is the worst of all soups I have eaten.
D. His eel soup is good but I have ever eaten many others better
Question 31: “I’ll pay back the money, Gloria,” said Ivan.
A. Ivan apologized to Gloria for borrowing her money.
B. Ivan offered to pay Gloria the money back.
C. Ivan promised to pay back Gloria’s money.
D. Ivan suggested paying back the money to Gloria.

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 32: Ngoc is friendly. We are talking about her.

A. Ngoc, we are talking about, is friendly.
B. Ngoc, about her we are talking, is friendly.
C. Ngoc, whom we are talking about, is friendly.
D. Ngoc, about whom we are talking, is friendly
Question 33: The old man is working in this factory. I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
A. The old man is working in this factory which I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
B. The old man whom is working in this factory I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
C. The old man whom I borrowed his bicycle yesterday is working in this factory.
D. The old man whose bicycle I borrowed yesterday is working in this factory.
Question 34: Although he took a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
A. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
B. In spite of to take a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
C. Despite to take a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
D. Despite of to take a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
Question 35: The weather was bad. They postponed the match until the following Saturday.
A. Because the bad weather, they postponed the match until the following Saturday.
B. Because of the bad weather, they postponed the match until the following Saturday.
C. Because of the weather was bad, they postponed the match until the following Saturday.
D. Because of the weather bad, they postponed the match until the following Saturday.

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.

If you want to (36) ______ your best in an exam, you should be relaxed and so one of the best things to
do is to take regular breaks even if they are only for few minutes. During revision time, you (37) ______ take
some time off to go for a walk or play your favourite sport. It is a mistake to take up all physical activity.
Exercise can help you to relax. You should (38) ______ at least twenty minutes doing something different every
day. Parents don't like it when their teenage children spend hours on the phone, but, in fact, (39) ______ to a
friend is very good for you; parents think that children are (40) ______ time and money; but research says
talking to friends gives you a chance to relax, and this will make the time you spend studying more effective.

Question 36: A. make B. do C. go D. write e

Question 37: A. shall B. will C. should D. have
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Question 38: A. spend B. waste C. use D. relax
Question 39: A. saying B. telling C. communicating D. chatting
Question 40: A. wasting B. losing C. spending D. missing

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.

THE STORY OF A TOWN

Brighton is the largest seaside resort in the south-east of England. At first the town was a fishing village
and did not become popular until about 1800. Rich people began to visit Brighton in large numbers and when
King George IV decided to build a house there, it became very fashionable. The King continued to visit it until
1827, but Queen Victoria did not like the house. It is open to the public every day and there is a special
exhibition there in the summer.
Brighton offers all kinds of entertainment, from concerts and plays in the Theatre to local attractions like
the Aquarium.
The area of old houses known as The Lanes is a very attractive shopping centre, where visitors can buy
souvenirs and antiques. The houses were once lived in by fishermen but have now been converted into shops.
Not far from The Lanes is a modern shopping centre with licensed restaurants and tables outdoors where you
can enjoy a drink in good weather.
Brighton is within easy reach of London and has been a popular day out for Londoners for many years.

Question 41: When did Brighton begin to be popular with tourists?

A. When Queen Victoria arrived B. When houses were built
C. When King George IV arrived D. After 1800
Question 42: Why did the town become popular?
A. because it's on the sea B. Because it was a fishing village
C. Because Queen Victoria liked it D. Because the King built a house there
Question 43: What things does the text say can you do in Brighton?
A. Visit the fisherman B. Fish, shop and swim
C. Buy antiques and souvenirs D. Visit the cinema and the theatre
Question 44: How have the fishermen's cottages changed?
A. They are restaurants now B. They are shops now
C. They are very fashionable now D. They are nearer to London now
Question 45: What kind of buildings are in The Lanes?
A. Modern shops B. Old pubs C. New houses D. Converted houses

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.

SAFETY ON THE ROADS

Every day many road accidents happen in Hong Kong. Some accidents cause injuries but some lead to
death. Everyone, especially children, must learn how to cross the road. A simple code to remember is "STOP,
LOOK and LISTEN BEFORE YOU CROSS".
The Transport Department organizes road safety campaigns every year in order to reduce traffic
accidents. Parents and teachers should educate children on road safety. Most schools have their own School
Road Safety Patrols. The School Road Safety Patrol is a uniformed group. It recruits secondary school students
as members. Students at senior forms help fellow students cross the road correctly and safely on their way to
and from school.
When you go out alone, however, what is the best way to cross the road? First, you must find a safe place
to cross. There may be subways, footbridges, zebra or green man crossing. Of course, it is safest to be directed
by a policeman. Then you should stand on the pavement where you can see clearly all the directions, look round
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for the traffic and listen. If a car is coming, you ought to let it pass. When there is no traffic near, walk straight
across the road. Do not run as you may trip!
Roads are dangerous. However, if everyone takes care when crossing the road, there will be fewer traffic
accidents. Our transport system will then become safer and more efficient.

Question 46: Who must learn how to cross the road safety?
A. Children and their parents. B. Everyone, especially teachers
C. Those injured in road accidents D. Everyone who uses the road.
Question 47: Road safety campaigns are organized by ... to....
A. schools ... help their School Road Safety Patrols.
B. the Transport Department ... cut down their number of road accidents.
C. traffic warders ... direct students to cross the road.
D. teachers and parents ... educate children on road safety
Question 48: What is the most suitable description for the School Road Safety Patrol?
A. It accepts school teachers as members.
B. Its duty is to participate in Road Safety Campaigns.
C. You need not wear a uniform if you join.
D. Patrol members direct students to cross the road correctly.
Question 49: According to the writer, what will happen if everyone is more careful in using the road?
A. There will be no more traffic accidents.
B. Our transport system will not be safe.
C. Fewer traffic accidents will happen
D. The roads will be widened
Question 50: When you cross the roads, it is safest to be directed by....
A. parents B. teachers C. policemen D. senior students

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