KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017

Môn: TIẾNG ANH

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
PRACTICE TEST 1
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. participate B. diversity C. variety D. minority
Question 2. A. coughed B. ploughed C. laughed D. touched

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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. open B. happen C. offer D. begin
Question 4. A. obligatory B. geographical C. international D. undergraduate

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. I didn’t feel like to goto church this morning because it was raining hard
A B C D
Question 6. They have been living heresince 20 years up to present
A B C D
Question 7. My father asked me where had I gone the nightbefore.
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. _________ he is old, he wants to travel around the world.
A. In spite of B. Although C. Despite D. Because
Question 9. The boy waved his hands to his mother, who was standing at the school gate, to ________ her
attention.
A. follow B. tempt C. attract D. pull
Question 10. Never put ______ until tomorrow what you can do today.
A. of B. off C. on D. from
Question 11.If I had studied harder, I ______________ better in the last exam.
A. would do B. would have done C. had done D. wouldn’t have done
Question 12. The larger the apartment is, the __________________ the rent is.
A. expensive B. more expensive C. expensively D. most expensive
Question 13. Nam wanted to know what time _______.
A. the movie began B. the movie begins C. does the movie begin D. did the movie begin
Question 14. The complaints he received were like water off a duck’s ___________.
A. back B. wings C. feather D. body
Question 15. For the advertiser, one of the greatest appeals of radio is ________ an audience all day long.
A. that it has B. that to have C. to have it D. having it
Question 16. She is the woman ____________ sister looks after the baby for us.
A. who B. whom C. that D. whose
Question 17. It was ___ that I bought those books.
A. this shop B. this shop where C. at this shop D. the shop
Question 18.She explained that she couldn’t take the course, ________?
A. could she B. couldn’t she C. did she D. didn’t she
Question 19. I would rather you ________ the office phone for personal purpose.
A. shouldn’t have used B. shouldn’t use C. not to use D. didn’t use
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the
following changes.
Question 20. Peter: “Thanks a lot for your wonderful gift.” – Mary: “____________”
A. Cheers B. Thank you C. You are welcome D. Have a good day
Question 21. Tim: “____________” – Jeycy: “Certainly”
A. Welcome back! B. What are you doing there?
C. I’m sorry I am late D. May I borrow a pencil, please?
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 22.All of the students are obliged to pass the entrance examination in order to attend the
university.
A. forced B. impelled C. required D. optional
Question 23.There is no excuse for your discourtesy. Think twice before you are going to say anything.
A. bravery B. impoliteness C. politeness D. boldness

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. I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.
A. out of work B. out of practice C. out of fashion D. out of order
Question 25. Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and yourrésumé to
the company.
A. recommendation B. photograph C. reference D. curriculum vitae

Mark the letter A. B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the answer that is closest in meaning to the
sentence given.
Question 26. Had the victim been taken to hospital earlier, he wouldn't have died.
A. The victim was taken to hospital early, so he was alive.
B. Although the victim was taken to hospital early, he died.
C. The victim died because he was not taken to hospital in time.
D. As the victim had been taken to hospital, he died.
Question 27.No one but Daniel has ever led the inquiry into the accident.
A. Daniel has followed the others in making the inquiry into the accident
B. Daniel has not made an inquiry into the accident like the other people:
C. Daniel has never led the inquiry into the accident while the others have.
D. Daniel is the only person to lead the inquiry into the accident.
Question 28.The police are grilling Harry down at the station.
A. Harry is being questioned at the police station.
B. Harry is grilled down by the police at the station.
C. Harry is been questioning at the station by the police.
D. Harry is questioning at the police station.

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 29.What the teacher told me has given me food for thought.
A. I didn'tcara much about what the teacher told me.
B. The teacher told me something that was too difficult for me to do.
C. I must think seriously of what the teachers told me.
D. The teacher told me about the food that was good for me.
Question 30.Sheila worked on a project together with Keith. She got married to him afterwards.
A. Sheila got married to Keith before they worked on a project together.
B. Sheila and Keith were married, so they began to work on the project .together.
C. Sheila worked on a project with Keith, whom she had married earlier.
D. Sheila got married to Keith, with whom she had worked on a project together.
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.
You will make the interview process easier for the employer if you prepare relevant
information about yourself. Think about how you want to present your (31)____, experiences, education,
work style, skills, and goals. Be prepared to supplement all your answers with examples that support the
statements you make. It is also a good idea to review your résumé with a critical eye and (32) ____ areas
that an employer might see as limitations or want further information. Think about how you
can answer difficult questions (33) ____ and positively, while keeping each answer brief.
 An interview gives the employer a (34)_____ to get to know you. While you do want
to market yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest (35) _____.
Question 31. A. pressures B. strengths C. practices D. promotions
Question 32. A. hide B. limit C. express D. identify
Question 33.A. accurately B. rightly C. hardly D. sharply
Question 34. A. change B. practice C. way D. chance
Question 35. A. ability B. response C. expression D. respect
Read the 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.
Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the
fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer
quarters. The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven
weeks each, beginning in September, January, and March; the summer quarter, June to
August, is composed of shorter sessions of varying length.
There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system. On the plus side, students who
wish to complete their degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage
of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters. In addition, although
most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any other
quarters. Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used
effectively to serve the greatest number of students. But there are several disadvantages as well. Many
faculties complain that eleven-week term is simply not enough for them to cover the material required by
most college courses. Students also find it difficult to complete the assignments in such a short period of
time.
In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system some
colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system. In fourteen weeks, faculty and
students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional
term provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students
who wish to graduate early.
Question 36. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A. The Semester System B. The Academic Year
C. Universities in the United States D. The Quarter System
Question 37.A semester system______.
A. has two major sessions a year B. isn’t very popular in the United States
C. gives students the opportunity to study year round D. has eleven-week sessions
Question 38. How many terms are there in a quarter system?
A. Three regular terms and one summer term
B. One regular term and four summer terms
C. Two regular terms and two summer terms
D. Four regular terms and one summer term
Question 39. The word “ customary” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by_____.
A. agreeable B. limited C. traditional D. length
Question 40.The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to______.
A. materials B. courses C. faculties D. weeks
Question 41.The word “instituted” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to______.
A. recommended B. attempted C. established D. considered
Question 42.Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimesters?
A. They provide more options for admission. B. They allow students to graduate early.
C. They last eleven weeks. D. They are long enough to cover the course materials.
Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions.
In the exploration of the linguistic life cycle, it is apparent that it is much more difficult to learn a
second language in adulthood than a first language in childhood. Most adults never completely master
foreign language, especially in phonology - hence the ubiquitous foreign accent. Their development often
"fossilizes" into permanent error patterns that no teaching or correction can do. Of course, there are great
individual differences, which depend on effort, attitudes, amount of exposure, quality of teaching and plain
talent, but there seems to be a cap for the best adults in the best circumstances.
 Many explanations have been advanced for children's superiority: they exploit Motherese (the
simplified, repetitive conversation between parents and children), make errors unself-consciously, are more
motivated to communicate, like to conform, are not set in their ways, and have no first language to interfere.
But some of these accounts are unlikely, based on what is known about how language acquisition works.
Recent evidence is calling these social and motivation explanations into doubt. Holding every other factor
constant, a key factor stands out: sheer age.
Systematic evidence comes from the psychologist Elisa Newport and her colleagues. They tested
Korean and Chinese-born students at the University of Illinois who had spent at least ten years in the United
States. The immigrants were given a list of 276 simple English sentences, half of them containing some
grammatical errors. The immigrants who came to the United States between the ages of 3 and 7 performed
identically to American born students. Those who arrived between the ages of 8 and 15 did worse the later
they arrived, and those who arrived between 17 and 39 did the worst of all, and showed huge variability
unrelated to their age of arrival.

Question 43.The passage is mainly about __ .

A. how adults are different from children in learning languages
B. how language acquisition works among children
C. how the age factor is related to language learning
D. how research into language rules was done
Question 44. It can be inferred from the passage that "phonology" is the study of the __ of a language.
A. grammar B. vocabulary C. sound system D. native speakers
Question 45.According to the first paragraph, what is TRUE about adults' learning another language?
A. Many of them can really master it. B. Their accent is similar to that of native speakers.
C. Their errors in language use are short-term. D. Their learning is affected by many factors.
Question 46.The word "conversation" in the passage is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. argument B. talk C. lesson D. discussion
Question 47.According to the second paragraph, children learn languages better than adults because of the
following reasons EXCEPT __ .
A. They repeat after their parents B. They have had no languages
C. They don't love talking D. They don't have a fixed method
Question 48. Which of the following is TRUE about the research mentioned in the passage?
A. The participants spoke English as their first language.
B. The participants had just started living in the United States.
C. It was done by a group of people.
D. All items in the test were erroneous.
Question 49.What does the word "Those" in the last paragraph refer to?
A. Korean and Chinese-born students B. American-born students
C. different age groups D. English sentences
Question 50.Which of thefollowing is closest in meaning to the word "huge" in the passage?
A. wide B. strong C. weak D. small