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THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP NĂM HỌC 2016-2017- ĐỀ 2

Choose the letter A, B, C or D that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
Question 1 : A. sword B. answer C. whole D. sweet
Question 2 : A. measure B. ensure C. leisure D. pleasure

Choose the letter A, B, C or D that has the main stress placed differently from the others.
Question 3: A. comprehend B. introduce C. develop D. entertain
Question 4: A. inherit B. benefit C. industry D. architect
Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: I know his name, but I can’t recall it at this moment. It’s on the tip of my……………………..
A. tongue B. brain C. mind D. memory
Question 6 : If he hadn’t lost his job last year, he ………………. a house of his own now.
A. can buy B. could buy C. could have bought D. will buy
Question 7: The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted …………… a good answer.
A. came up with B. kept up with C. put up with D. made way for
Question 8:……………., all animals need oxygen, water, food and proper range of weather.
A. Surviving B. To survive C. When surviving D. Having survived
Question 9 : Hardly ……………………..the captain of the team when he had to face the problems.
A. had he been appointed B. was he being appointed
C. did he appoint D. was he appointing
Question 10 : On.................for what what he had done, he cried.
A. having scolded B. scolded C. being scolded D. scolding
Question 11 : According to a recent survey, most people are on good…………….. with their neighbours.
A. relationships B. acquainatnces C. relations D.terms
Question 12 : ………………………..being a scientist, he also wrote fiction.
A. Owing to B. Besides C. Whereas D. According to
Question 13 : What is more important to you, intelligence or…………………………?
A. attraction B. attractiveness C. Attractive D. attracted
Question 14 : The doctor with the nurses …………………. exhausted after the operation.
A. were B. was C. have been D. are being
Question 15 : Only in the Civil War…………..……killed or wounded.
A. soldiers in America C. so many American soldiers were
B. many in America D. were so many American soldiers
Question 16 : As it was getting late, the boys decided to……………..…..the campfire and crept into their
sleeping bags.
A. put up B. put off C. put out D. put on
Choose the letter A, B,C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 17 : People whose exercise frequently have greater physical endurance than those who don’t.
A B C D
Question 18 : Doctors agree that it is not good for patients to lay in bed without exercising.
A B C D
Question 19 : Air pollution, together with littering, are causing many problems in our large, industrial cities.
A B C D
Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following
exchanges.
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Question 20 :“If only I hadn’t lent him all my money!” -“________________”

A. Sorry, I have no idea. B. Well, you did, so it’s no use crying over split milk.
C. I’m afraid you will have to do D. All right. You will be OK.
Question 21 : " Would you like another coffee?" - "__________________"
A. It's a pleasure B. Willingly
C. I'd love one D. Very kind of your part
Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to underlined word(s) in each of
the following questions.
Question 22 : The candidate was told to present himself at exactly 9.00.
A. around B. precisely C. before D. voluntarily
Question 23 : When the alarm went off, everyone proceeded calmly to the emergency exits.
A fell B. exploded C. called D. rang
Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to underlined word(s) in each
of the following questions.
Question 24 : He tended to advocate the return of capital punishment on the ground that it was vital to
combating crimes.
A. support B. approve of C. deny D. oppose
Question 25 : They appeared surprisingly pessimistic about their chances of winning.
A. gloomy B. optimistic C. doubtful D. distrustful

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest meaning to each of the following
questions.
Question 26 : I read two books, but I didn’t find them interesting.
A. None of the two books I read was interesting
B. Either of the books I read weren’t interesting.
C. Neither of the books I read was interesting.
D. The two books I read wasn’t interesting.
Question 27 : As he gets older, he wants to travel less.
A. As soon as he wants to travel less, he gets older.
B. The less he wants to travel, the older he gets.
C. The more old age he gets, the less he wants to travel.
D. The older he gets, the less he wants to travel.
Question 28 : She only felt relaxed after a few months working for him.
A. She used to feel relaxed working for him a few months.
B. A few months ago, she didn’t find it relaxed working for him.
C. Only after a few months working for him did she feel relaxe
D. It was not until a few months working for him did she feel relaxed.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
Question 29: Mr. Robert is a famous chemist, …………………..
A. and too a very effective teacher. B. as well as an effective teacher.
C. but he teaches very good in addition. D. however he teaches very good also
Question 30: It was not until she had arrived home……………………her appointment with the doctor.
A. when she remembered B. that she remembered
C. and she remembered D. did she remember
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Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best
fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.
There is now increasing concern about the world's energy resources, particularly about those involving
fossil (31) .... In less than a hundred years we shall probably (32) ... all the present findings of oil and gas. The
world's (33)…………….should last longer but, once used, these cannot be renewed.
It is important, therefore, that we should develop such .(34) ... ……….sources of energy as solar energy
and nuclear energy as well as water and wind power (classified as renewable energy). Until these energy
supplies are widely used, it is important for the developed countries to reduce energy (35) ... as much as possible

Question 31:A. fuels B. powers C. forms D. energies

Question 32:A. end B. complete C. total D. exhaust
Question 33:A. reserves B. stores C. mines D. contents
Question 34:A. traditional B. alternative C. surprising D. revolutionary
Question 35:A. exhaustion B. destruction C. waste D. consumption

Read the following passage to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Telecommuting is some form of computer communication between employees’ homes and offices. For
employees whose job involve sitting at a terminal or word processor entering data or typing reports, the location
of the computer is of no consequence. If the machine can communicate over telephone lines, when the work is
completed, employees can dial the office computer and transmit the material to their employers. A recent survey
in USA Today estimates that there are approximately 8,7 million telecommuters. But although the numbers are
rising annually, the trend does not appear to be as significant as predicted when Business Week published “The
Portable Executive” as its cover story a few years ago. Why hasn’t telecommuting become more popular ?
Clearly, change simply takes time. But in addition, there has been active resistance on the part of many
managers. These executives claim that supervising the telecommuters in a large work force scattered across the
country would be too difficult, or, at least, systems for managing them are not yet developed, thereby
complicating the manager’s responsibilities.
It is also true that employees who are given the option of telecommuting are reluctant to accept the
opportunity. Most people feel that they need regular interaction with a group, and many are concerned that they
will not have the same consideration for advancement if they are not more visible in the office setting. Some
people feel that even when a space in their homes is set aside as a work area, they never really get away from the
office.
Question 36. With which of the following topics is the passage primarily concerned ?
A. The advantages of telecommuting.
B. A definition of telecommuting.
C. An overview of telecommuting.
D. The failure of telecommuting.
Question 37. How many Americans are involved in telecommuting ?
A. More than predicted in Business Week. B. More than 8 million.
C. Fewer than estimated in USA Today. D. Fewer than last year.
Question 38. The phrase “of no consequence” means
A. of no use B. of no good C. unimportant D. irrelevant
Question 39. The author mentions all of the following as concerns of telecommuting EXCEPT
A. the opportunities for advancement.
B. the different system of supervision.
C. the lack of interaction with a group.
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D. The work place is in the home.

Question 40. The word “ executives “ in line 9 refers to
A. telecommuters B. managers C. employees D. most people
Question 41 The word “ them” in line 10 refers to
A. systems B. telecommuters C. executives D. responsibilities
Question 42. The word “reluctant” in line 12 can best be replaced by
A. opposite B. willing C. hesitate D. typical

Read the following passage to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Although most universities in the United States are on semester system, which offers classes in the fall and
spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring and summer quarter. 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 three 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 of the other quarters. Finally, since the physical facilities are kept
in operation year round, the resources are used efficiently to serve the greatest number of students. But there are
several disadvantages as well. Many faculty complain that the eleven-week term is simply not long 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 more options for
admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early.
Question 43. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage ?
A. Universities in the United States. B. The Academic Year.
C. The Quarter System. D. The Semester System.
Question 44. A semester system ______________
A. has eleven-week sessions.
B. not very popular in the United States
C. has two major sessions a year.
D. gives students the chance study year round.
Question 45. How many terms are there in a quarter system ?
A. 4 regular terms and one summer term.
B. 3 regular terms and one summer term.
C. 2 regular terms and two summer term.
D. 1 regular term and four summer term.
Question 46. When is the academic year ?
A. September to August. B. June to August. C. August to June. D. September to June.
Question 47. The word “ customary “ in line 6 could best be replaced by ________
A. agreeable B. traditional C. lengthy D. limited
Question 48. When may students begin studying in a school that uses a quarter term ?
A. September. B. Summer semester only.
C. At the beginning of any quarter. D. At the beginning of the academic year.
Question 49. The word “ them “ in line 11 refers to _____
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A. faculty B. weeks C. courses D. students

Question 50. Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimester ?
A. They allow students to graduate early
B. They provide more options for admission.
C. They last eleven weeks.
D. They are long enough to cover the material