ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2017 ( số 1)

Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH ─ Chương trình Chuẩn và Nâng cao

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from pronunciation in
each of the following questions
Question 1: A. swimmers B. caps C. lines D. meters
Question 2: A. visited B. interfered C. allowed D. played

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main
stress in each of the following questions
Question 3: A. swallow B. control C. disagree D. enough
Question 4: A. different B. carefully C. holiday D. reviewer

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option for each of the following
questions
Question 5. Frankly speaking, your daughter does not take _______ you at all.
A. after B. along C. up D. over
Question 6: How long ago ______ to learn French?
A. have you started B. would you start C. were you starting D. did you start
Question 7: We found the exam extremely easy. We ________ so hard.
A. needn't have been studied B. needn't study
C. needn't have studied D. needn't be studying
Question 8: This small town developed ______ I had expected.
A. as fast as B. much faster than C. not fast as D. slowly than
Question 9. It took me a very long time to ____________ the shock of her death.
A. turn off B. take on C. get over D. keep up with
Question 10: “_____ seen a play with such a strong message.”
A. Rarely did I B. Rarely have I C. I rarely D. Rarely do I
Question 11: If it had not rained last night, the roads in the city ______ so slippery now.
A. would not be B. must not be C. can not have been D. would not have been
Question 12: He went back to the town ______ he was born.
A. that B. what C. which D. where
Question 13: No _______ water polo player except _______ goalie can hold the ball with both hands.
A. the / a B. a / the C. Ø / the D. the / Ø
Question 14: I think the match ________. Everybody's gone into the stadium and you can hear them
cheering.
A. will be started B. must started C. must have started D. was started
Question 15: The camping trip ________ because Peter has just had a traffic accident.
A. will be cancelling B. will cancel C. will have cancelled D. will be cancelled
Question 16: When a reader reads an interesting book slowly and carefully, he ____ it
A. reviews B. dips into C. chews and digests D. swallows

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
Question 17: Building thousands of years ago , the ancient palace is popular with modern tourists.
 A B C D
Question 18: She asked why did Mathew look so embarrassed when he saw Carole.
A B C D
Question 19: The doctor advised him to avoid eating fatty foods, having more fresh vegetables and drink
much water.
A B C
D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is SIMILAR in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 20: It will be fine tomorrow. But if it shouldrain tomorrow, the match will be postponed.
A. put off B. taken off C. turned off D. sold off
Question 21: If the headmaster were here, he would sign your papers immediately.
A. right ahead B. currently C. right away D. formerly

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 22: She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to
study.
A. lost control of B. got in touch with C. put in charge of D. made room for
Question 23: Vietnam’s admission to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has promoted its trade
relations with other countries.
A. restricted B. balanced C. boosted D. expanded

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 24: An old gentleman, who is not sure where to go for the summer holiday, is asking a travel
agent for advice. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Gentleman: “Can you recommend any places for this summer holiday?”
Agent: “_____.”
A. Yes, please go to other agencies
B. A package tour to the Spratly Islands would be perfect, sir
C. I don’t think you could afford a tour to Singapore, sir
D. No, you cannot recommend any places
Question 25: Thang was asking Huong, his classmate, for her opinion about the novel he had lent her.
Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Thang: “What do you think about the novel?”
Huong: “_____”
A. I can’t agree with you more. B. I wish I could.
C. Yes, let’s. D. The best I’ve ever read!

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentences that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.
Question 26: People think the Samba is the most popular dance in Brazil.
A. It is thought that the Samba was the most popular dance in Brazil.
B. It is thought that the Samba is among the most popular dances in Brazil.
C. The Samba is thought to be the most popular dance in Brazil.
 D. In Brazil, the Samba is thought to be one of the most popular dances.
Question 27: “I will certainly show you around when you visit my town, Megan,” said George.
A. George suggested Megan’s showing him around when she visited his town.
B. George refused to show Megan around when she visited his town.
C. George promised to show Megan around when she visited his town.
D. George requested that Megan show him around when she visited his town
Question 28. Wealthy as they were, they were far from happy.
A. They were not happy as they were wealthy.
B. Although they were wealthy, they were not happy.
C. They were as wealthy as they were happy.
D. Even if they were wealthy, they were not happy.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentences that best combines each pair
of sentences in the following questions.
Question 29: She is a famous author. She is also an influential political commentator.
A. She writes famous books, but she does not know much about politics.
B. She is neither a famous author nor a political commentator.
C. She is not only a famous author but also an influential political commentator.
D. She likes writing famous books and commenting on politics.
Question 30: When she received the exam results, she immediately phoned her mom.
A. She received the exam results immediately after she phoned her mom.
B. No sooner had she received the exam results than she phoned her mom.
C. She immediately phoned her mom that she would receive the exam results
D. No sooner had she phoned her mom than she received the exam results

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word for each of the blanks.
Books are written to provide knowledge and good books enrich the mind. By putting ourselves under the
influence of superior mind, we ________(31) our mental powers. ________(32) good books, we learn that
people everywhere are the same, in all ages, and in all places. This knowledge improves our love of others
and helps us to live in peace with them. We also recognize that the world was made not only for man alone
but for every creature ________(33) can feel hunger and thirst, warmth and cold.
Though it may be possible for us to travel ________(34) the world and see the things happening today, it is
not possible for us to see the things that happened in the past. But good books ________(35) us to see not
only into the most remote regions of the world today, but also into the world in which our ancestors lived.
Question 31. A. improve B. set C. accelerate D. move
Question 32. A. Through B. By C. On D. At
Question 33. A. whose B. in which C. that D. why
Question 34. A. throughout B. over C. on D. through
Question 35. A. make B. help C. let D. suggest

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 following questions.
AMERICAN FOOTBALL
The American type of football was developed in the 19 th century from soccer and rugby football. Played
by professionals, amateurs, college, high schools, or young children, football in American is one of the most
popular sports besides basketball and baseball. It attracts millions of fans each fall and people are very
supportive of their favourite teams. The football playing field of today is rectangular in shape and measures
100 yards long and 53.5 yards wide. White lines are painted on the playing field to mark off the distances to
the end zone. The games is divided into four quarters, each fifteen minutes long. The first two quarters are
known as the first half. There is a rest period between two halves which usually last about fifteen minutes.
Each team has eleven players. Each team has offensive players (play when the team has possession of the
ball) and defensive players ( play when the other team has the possession of the ball). Because of the body
contact players have during the game, helmets are worn to protect their head and face area, whereas pads are
worn to protect the shoulders, arms, and legs. Also, there are officials carrying whistles and flags to make
certain that the rules of the game are followed during the game. The football is made of leather and is brown
in colour. It is shaped much like an oval and has white rings near each end of the football.. These rings help
the players see the ball when it is thrown or someone is running with it. The eight stitches on the top of the
football help the players to grip the ball when throwing or passing. The most famous game of the year is
Super Bowl that is played in January or February. It is televised around the world and is watched by
millions of people each year.
Question 36: The word “grip” in the passage means to __________ .
A. take something away B. detect something C. hold something tightly D. avoid something
Question 37: What do pads help the players to protect?
A. their legs and arms B. the whole body C. their faces D. their heads
Question 38: Playing American football is the most similar to playing __________.
A. rugby football B. basketball C. Baseball D. volleyball
Question 39: When is the most famous football game annually?
A. February B. January C. in the fall D. January or February
Question 40: What do officials do during the game of football?
A. spectate the game B. supervise the game
C. take up tickets D. Build up excitement among the fans
Question 41: As mentioned in the text, who are most active when their team has the ball?
A. offensive players B. defensive players C. the officials D. the fans
Question 42: Why are there white rings on each end of the football?
A. to help players score B. to help players run
C. to mark off the distances to the end zone D. to help players see the ball

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 following questions.
Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use
one. In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more
than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some
doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile
phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried
about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for
your health.
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile
phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning
equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He
couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk
on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His
family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can
detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is
some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use
your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it.
Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones
may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile
phone too often.
Question 43: According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because
____________
A. they are indispensable in everyday communications. B. they make them look more stylish.
C. they keep the users alert all the time. D. they cannot be replaced by regular phones.
Question 44: The word "means" in the passage most closely means _______________
A. “meanings” B. “expression” C. “transmission” D. “method”
Question 45: Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may ________________
A. cause some mental malfunction C. change their users’ temperament.
B. change their users’ social behaviours. D. damage their users’ emotions.
Question 46: The changes possibly caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with ____________
A. the smallest units of the brain. C. the mobility of the mind and the body.
B. the resident memory. D. the arteries of the brain.
Question 47: The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often, _____________.
A. had a problem with memory. B. abandoned his family.
C. suffered serious loss of mental ability. D. could no longer think lucidly.
Question 48: The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means ____________
A. “certainly” B. “obviously” C. “privately” D. “possibly”
Question 49: According to the writer, people should __________________
A. only use mobile phones in urgent cases. B. keep off mobile phones regularly.
C. never use mobile phones in all cases. D. only use mobile phones in medical
emergencies.
Question 50: The most suitable title for the passage could be __________
A. “Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time” B. “Technological Innovations and Their
Price”.
C. “The Way Mobile Phones Work”. D. “The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are
Popular”.

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