BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017

TRƯỜNG THPT BẤT BẠT Môn thi : TIẾNG ANH

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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. academic B. grade C. behave D. examination
Question 2: A. introduces B. leaves C. practices D. wishes

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. humidity B. necessary C. endangered D. incredible
Question 4: A. economics B. achievement C. dependent D. technology

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 : Dams are used to control flooding, provide water for irrigation and generating electricity for
A B C
the surrounding area.
D
Question 6: The closer it gets to December 21, the first day of winter, the short the days become.
A B C D
Question 7: Either Mr. Anderson or Ms Wiggins are going to teach our class today.
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: In a few hours, we_______ the test, and we’ll go home and rest.
A. will be finishing B. have finished C. will have finished D. are finishing
Question 9: The more you practise your English, ________ .
A. the faster you will learn B. the faster will you learn
C. you will learn faster D. faster you will learn
Question 10: The mirror was ______ broken.
A. accidental B. by accident C. accidentally D. accident
Question 11: To sail single-handed across the ocean takes both skill and _________.
A. determine B. determining C. determined D. determination
Question 12: Governments should____________international laws against terrorism.
A. bring up B. bring about C. bring in D. bring back
Question 13. He felt___________ when he failed the exams the second time.
A. discouraged B. annoyed C. undecided D. determined
Question 14. Do you know_______________ ?
A. what wrong was it with B. what's wrong with it
C. what wrong was with it D. what wrong is it with
Question 15: Experts ______ feel that they are related to the deep wishes and fears of the dreamer.
A. study dreams B. who dream study C. who study dreams D. whose dreams study
Question 16: Students can ___________alot of information just by attending class and taking good notes
of the lectures.
A. absorb B. provide C. read D. transmit
Question 17: _____________giraffe is the tallest of all______________animals.
A. A/the B. The/ -- C. A/ -- D. --/the
Question 18: In 1837 The University of Michigan became the first state university___________by a board
of regents elected by the voters of the state.
A. under the control B. it was controlled C. being controlled D. to be controlled
Question 19: It is essential that Alice____________Tom of the meeting tomorrow.
A. remind B. must remind C. reminds D. will remind

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges
Question 20: Today, Minh watches Mai playing badminton in Phu Dong Health Tournament. During the
break, he meets her and encourages her to play with flying colors.
Minh: “How well you are playing!”
Mai: “________________”
A. Say it again. I like to hear your words. C. Thank you too much.
B. B. I think so. I am proud of myself. D. Many thanks. That is a nice
compliment.
Question 21: Ken and Tom are high-school students. They meet each other at a gallery but Ken is in a
hurry.
Ken: “I’ve got to go, Tom. So long”
Tom: “So long, Ken. And _______.”
A. be careful B. take care C. don’t hurry D. don’t take it seriously

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions:.
Question 22: In Africa, many children die from not having enough food.
A. poverty B. starvation C. drought D. malnutrition
Question 23: A lack of qualifications can be a major obstacle to finding a job.
A. impediment B. encouragement C. impetus D.assistance

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 24 : In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental
improvements.
A. something to stiffer B. something enjoyable
C. something sad D. something to entertain
Question 25: Doctor have been criticized for their indiscriminate use of antibiotics.
A. disciplined B. selective C. wholesale D. unconscious

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 26: “You should have finished the report by now,” John told his secretary.
A. John reproached his secretary for not having finished the report.
B. John said that his secretary had not finished the report.
C. John reminded his secretary of finishing the report on time.
D. John scolded his secretary for not having finished the report.
Question 27: Tim is likely to fail if he takes the exam without studying.
A. Tim will fail if he takes the exam without studying.
B. It’s probable that Tim will fail the exam if he doesn’t study.
C. It’s certain that Tim will pass the exam if he studies.
D. It’s certain that Tim will fail because he doesn’t studies.
Question 28:The workers only complain because of their unfair treatment.
A.Were the workers fairly treated, they wouldn’t complain.
B.The workers complain because their employees are unfair.
C. If the workers are treated fairly, they will not complain.
D. Are the workers treated fairly, they will not complain.
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: Jim is my best friend. I borrowed his car yesterday.
A. Jim, whose car I borrowed yesterday, is my best friend.
B. Jim, whose car I borrowed yesterday is my best friend.
C. Jim, who is my best friend, borrowed my car yesterday.
D. Jim, whose car I lent yesterday, is my best friend.
Question 30: 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.

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 31 to 35.
Education is more important today than ever before. It helps people acquire the skills they need for
such everyday (31) _______ as reading a newspaper or managing their money. It also gives them the
specialized training they may need to prepare for a job or career. For example, a person must meet certain
educational requirements and obtain a license or certificate before he can practice law or medicine. Many
fields, like computer operation or police work, (32) _______ satisfactory completion of special training
courses.
Education is also important (33) _______ 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,(34) _______ the skills needed to participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical
instrument. Such education becomes (35) _______ important as people gain more and more leisure time.

Question 31: A. works B. jobs C. actions D. activities

Question 32: A. requires B. requiring C. require D. to require

Question 33: A. therefore B. despite C. although D. because

Question 34: A. such as B. for instance C. such that D. for example

Question 35: A. increased B. increasing C. increase D. increasingly

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 36 to 43.
Humans have struggled against weeds since the beginnings of agriculture. Marring our gardens is
one of the milder effects of weeds - any plants that thrive where they are unwanted.
They clog waterways, destroy wildlife habitats, and impede farming. Their spread eliminates grazing areas
and accounts for one-third of all crop loss. They compete for sunlight, nutrients, and water with useful
plants.
The global need for weed control had been answered mainly by the chemical industry. Its herbicides are
effective and sometimes necessary, but some pose serious problems, particularly if misused.
Toxic compounds threaten animal and public health when they accumulate in food plants, groundwater,
and drinking water. They also harm workers who apply them.
In recent years, the chemical industry has introduced several herbicides that are more ecologically sound.
Yet new chemicals alone cannot solve the world's weed problems. Hence, scientists are
exploring the innate weed-killing powers of living organisms, primarily insects and microorganisms.
The biological agents now in use are environmentally benign and are harmless to humans. They can
be chosen for their ability to attack selected targets and leave crops and other plants untouched. In
contrast, some of the most effective chemicals kill virtually all the plants they come in contact with, sparing
only those that are naturally resistant or have been genetically modified for resistance. Furthermore, a
number of biological agents can be administered only once, after which no added applications are
needed. Chemicals typically must be used several times per growing season.
Question 36: With what topic does this passage primarily deal?
A. The importance of the chemical industry.
B. The dangers of toxic chemicals.
C. A proposal to ban the use of all herbicides.
D. Advantages of biological agents over chemical ones.
Question 37: The word "marring" in bold is closest in meaning to __________.
A. spoiling B. planting C. dividing D. replacing
Question 38: Which of the following terms does the author define in the first paragraph?
A. weeds B. nutrients C. wildlife habitats D. grazing area
Question 39: Which of the following statements about the use of chemical agents as herbicides would the
author most likely agree?
A. It is occasionally required. B. It is safe but inefficient.
C. It should be increased. D. It has become more dangerous recently.
Question 40: Which of the following is NOT given as an advantage of using biological agents
over chemical herbicides?
A. They are safer for workers. B. They are less likely to destroy desirable plants.
C. They are more easily available. D. They do not have to be used as often.
Question 41: The word "innate" in bold is closest in meaning to __________.
A. effective B. organic C. natural D. active
Question 42: According to the passage, biological agents mainly consist of ____________.
A. herbicides B. useful plants
C. insects and microorganisms D. weeds
Question 43: The word "applications" in bold could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. requests B. special purposes C. qualifications D. treatments

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 44 to 50.
An air pollutant is defined as a compound added directly or indirectly by humans to the atmosphere in
such quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or materials adversely. Air pollution requires a very
flexible definition that permits continuous change. When the first air pollution laws were established in
England in the fourteenth century, air pollutants were limited to compounds that could be seen or smelled -
a far cry from the extensive list of harmful substances known today. As technology has developed and
knowledge of the health aspects of various chemicals has increased, the list of air pollutants has lengthened.
In the future, even water vapor might be considered an air pollutant under certain conditions.
Many of the more important air pollutants, such as sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen
oxides, are found in nature. As the Earth developed, the concentration of these pollutants was altered by
various chemical reactions; they became components in biogeochemical cycles. These serve as an air
purification scheme by allowing the compounds to move from the air to the water or soil. On a global basis,
nature's output of these compounds dwarfs that resulting from human activities.
However, human production usually occurs in a localized area, such as a city. In such a region,
human output may be dominant and may temporarily overload the natural purification scheme of the cycles.
The result is an increased concentration of noxious chemicals in the air. The concentrations at which the
adverse effects appear will be greater than the concentrations that the pollutants would have in the absence
of human activities. The actual concentration need not be large for a substance to be a pollutant; in fact, the
numerical value tells us little until we know how much of an increase this represents over the concentration
that would occur naturally in the area. For example, sulfur dioxide has detectable health effects at 0.08 parts
per million (ppm), which is about 400 times its natural level. Carbon monoxide, however, has a natural level
of 0.1 ppm and is not usually a pollutant until its level reaches about 15 ppm.
Question 44: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. What constitutes an air pollutant B. The economic impact of air pollution.
 C. How much harm air pollutants can cause. D. The effects of compounds added to the atmosphere
Question 45: The word "adversely" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
A. admittedly B. quickly C. considerably D. negatively
Question 46: It can be inferred from the first paragraph that _______.
A. water vapor is an air pollutant in localized areas
B. the definition of air pollution will continue to change
C. most air pollutants today can be seen or smelled
D. a substance becomes an air pollutant only in cities
Question 47: The word "These" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to_.
A. the components in biogeochemical cycles
B. the various chemical reactions
C. the pollutants from the developing Earth
D. the compounds moved to the water
Question 48: For which of the following reasons can natural pollutants play an important role in
controlling air pollution?
A. They function as part of a purification process.
B. They occur in greater quantities than other pollutants.
C. They have existed since the Earth developed
D. They are less harmful to living beings than other pollutants
Question 49: The word "detectable" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to_________.
A. beneficial B. special C. measurable D. separable
Question 50: Which of the following is best supported by the passage?
A. Human activities have been effective in reducing air pollution.
B. Scientists should be consulted in order to establish uniform limits for all air pollutants.
C. One of the most important steps in preserving natural lands is to better enforce air pollution laws.
D. To effectively control pollution, local government should regularly review their air pollution laws.