Nguyen Gia Thieu High School KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017

MÔN: TIẾNG ANH

Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút

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. linked B. declared C. finished D.developed
Question 2: A. important B. attraction C. character D. irrational

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. purchase B. reflect C. suggest D. contain
Question 4: A. facilitate B. instrumental C. historical D. dimensional

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: Nylon, a synthetic done from a combination of water, air and a by-product of coal,
A B C
was first introduced in 1938.
D
Question 6: No other quality is more important for a scientist to acquire as to observe carefully.
A B C D
Question 7: It is time the government helped the unemployment to find some jobs.
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: The job requires certain _______ . You have to be good at operating computers and
dealing with people.
A. qualifications B. knowledge C. techniques D. skills
Question 9: He was________ speaker!
A. so good a B. what a good C. so a good D. how good a
Question 10: He really deserved the award because he performed ____what was expected of him.
A. much better which B. the most that C. much more as D. much better than
Question 11:______it would stop raining for a morning, we could cut the grass.
A. If ever B. If only C. On condition that D. In case
Question 12: No one can avoid______ by advertisements.
A. having influenced B. being influenced C. to be influenced D. influencing
Question 13: _______the phone rang later that night did Anna remember the appointment.
A. Not until B. Just before C. Only D. No sooner
Question 14: The small ________ farms of New England were not appropriate for the Midwest.
A. self-supporting B. supporting themselves
C. self-supported D. they supported themselves
Question 15: I phoned the company, who____me that my goods had been dispatched.
A. guaranteed B. assured C. reassured D. confirmed
Question 16: It’s no use_______ a language if you don’t try to use it.

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 A. to learn B. learned C. learning D. learn
Question 17: You have to study hard to_______your classmates.
A. keep pace with B. get in touch with C. catch sight of D. look out for
Question 18: Today, women are increasingly involved ______ the politics.
A. of B. in C. with D. from
Question 19: The more she practices,______ she becomes.
A. the most confident B. the more confident
C. the greater confidence D. more confidently

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 20: “Shall I wait for you?
“______________”
A. Why ask such a question B. No need to ask
C. No, don’t bother D. Yes, of course
Question 21: Anne: “Thanks for the nice gift!”
John: “______ _________”
A. In fact, I myself don’t like it B. You’re welcomed.
C. I’m glad you like it. D. But do you know how much it costs?

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 22: By the end of the storm, the hikers had depleted even their emergency stores.
A. destroyed B. lost C. used almost all of D. greatly dropped
Question 23: Please stop making that noise! It really gets on my nerves.
A. Cheers me up B. wakes me up
C. annoys me D. amuses me

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: The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary
measures.
A. severe B. beneficial C. physical D. damaging
Question 25: Pure water is often a fairly rare commodity that requires significant energy to
produce.
A. Clean B. Unadulterated C. Flawless D. Contaminated

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: The sooner we solve this problem, the better it will be for all concerned.
A. If we can solve this problem soon, it will be better for all concerned.
B. If we could solve this problem soon, it would be better for all concerned.
C. If all concerned are better, we can solve this problem soon.
D. If would be better for all concerned if we can solve this problem
Question 27: Friendly though he may seem, he's not to be trusted.

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 A. He's too friendly to be trusted.
B. He may have a lot of friends, but he's not to be trusted.
C. No matter how he seems friendly, he's not to be trusted.
D. However friendly he seems, he's not to be trusted.
Question 28: It is said that two men were arrested after the explosion.
A. Two men are said to be arrested after the explosion.
B. Two men are said being arrested after the explosion.
C. Two men are said to have been arrested after the explosion.
D. Two men were said to be arrested after the explosion.

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: Mark ate lots of ice cream. He has a stomachache now.
A. If Mark didn't eat much ice cream, he wouldn't have a stomachache.
B. If Mark hadn't eaten much ice cream, he wouldn't have a stomachache.
C. If Mark hadn't eaten much ice cream, he wouldn't have had a stomachache.
D. If Mark didn't eat much ice cream, he wouldn't have had a stomachache.
Question 30: The computer virus has caused millions of pounds worth of damage. The computer
virus is believed to have originated in Texas.
A. The computer virus that is believed to have originated in Texas has caused millions of
pounds worth of damage.
B. The computer virus, which is believed to have originated in Texas, has caused millions of
pounds worth of damage.
C. The computer virus, is believed to have originated in Texas, has caused millions of pounds
worth of damage.
D. The computer virus causing millions of pounds worth of damage believed to have
originated in Texas.

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.
School exams are, generally speaking, the first kind of test we take. They find out how
much knowledge we have gained. But do they really show how intelligent we are? After all, isn’t
it a____(31)_____that some people who are very academically successful don’t have any
common sense. Intelligence is the speed ____ (32)_____which we can understand and react to
new situations and it is usually tested by logic puzzles. Although scientist are now preparing
advanced computer technology that will be able to “read” our brains. For the present, tests are still
the most popular ways of measuring intelligence. A person’s IQ is their intelligence as it is
measured by a special test. The most common IT tests are _____(33)_____ by Mensa, an
organization that was found in England in 1946. By 1976, it had 1,300 members in Britain. Today
there are 44,000 in Britain and 100,000 _____(34)_______, largely in the US. People taking the
tests are judged in relation to an average score of 100, and those who score over 148 are entitled
to join Mensa. This works out at 2 percent of the population. Anyone from the age of six can take
tests. All the questions are straightforward and most people can answer them if_____(35)_____
enough time. But that’s the problem; the whole point of the test is that they’re against the clock.

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Question 31: A. truth B. case C. circumstances D. fact
Question 32: A. on B. in C. at D. to
Question 33: A. steered B. commanded C. run D. appointed
Question 34: A. worldly B. worldwide C. nationwide D. world
Question 35: A. spared B. provided C. let D. allowed

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 42.
Traditionally in America, helping the poor was a matter for private charities or local
governments. Arriving immigrants depended mainly on predecessors from their homeland to help
them start a new life. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several European nations
instituted public- welfare programs. But such a movement was slow to take hold in the United
States because the rapid pace of industrialization and the ready availability of farmland seemed to
confirm the belief that anyone who was willing to work could find a job.
Most of the programs started during the Depression era were temporary relief measures, but
one of the programs Social Security - has become an American institution. Paid for by deductions
from the paychecks of working people, Social Security ensures that retired persons receive a
modest monthly income and also provides unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and
other assistance to those who need it. Social Security payments to retired persons can start at age
62, but many wait until age 65, when the payments are slightly higher. Recently, there has been
concern that the Social Security fund may not have enough money to fulfill its obligations in the
21st century, when the population of elderly Americans is expected to increase dramatically.
Policy makers have proposed various ways to make up the anticipated deficit, but a long-term
solution is still being debated.
In the years since Roosevelt, other American presidents have established assistance programs.
These include Medicaid and Medicare; food stamps, certificates that people can use to purchase
food; and public housing which is built at federal expense and made available to persons on low
incomes. Needy Americans can also turn to sources other than the government for help. A broad
spectrum of private charities and voluntary organizations is ; available. Volunteerism is on the
rise in the United States, especially among retired persons. It is estimated that almost 50 percent
of Americans over age 18 do volunteer work, and nearly 75 percent of U.S. households contribute
money to charity.

Question 36:New immigrants to the U.S. could seek help from ________ .
A. the people who came earlier B. the US government agencies
C. only charity organizations D. volunteer organizations
Question 37:It took welfare programs a long time to gain a foothold in the U.S. due to the fast
growth of ________.
A. industrialization B. modernization C. urbanization D. population
Question 38:The word “instituted” in the first paragraph mostlymeans ________
A. “executed” B. “studied” C. “introduced” D. “enforced”
Question 39:The Social Security program has become possible thanks to ________
A. deductions from wages B. people’s willingness to work
C. donations from companies , D. enforcement laws
Question 40:Most of the public assistance programs ________after the severe economic crisis.
A. were introduced into institutions B. did not become institutionalized

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C. functioned fruitfully in institutions D. did not work in institutions
Question 41: Americans on low incomes can seek help from ________.
A. federal government B. government agencies
C. state governments D. non-government agencies
Question 42: The passage mainly discusses ________ .
A. public assistance inAmerica B. immigration into America
C. funding agencies inAmerica D. ways of fund-raising in America

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 43 to 50.
Millions of people are using cellphones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual
not to use one. In many countries, cellphones 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 modem 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, cellphones 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 changes possibly Caused by the cellphones are mainly concerned with _____
A. the mobility of the mind and the body B. the smallest units of the brain
C. the arteries of the brain D. the resident memory
Question 45: The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means _______.
A. “obviously” B. “possibly” C. “certainly” D. “privately”

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Question 46: "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means _______.
A. information on the lethal effects of cellphones
B. widespread opinion about bad effects of cellphones
C. the negative public use of cellphones
D. poor ideas about the effects of cellphones
Question 47: Doctors have tentatively concluded that cellphones may _______.
A. damage their users’ emotions B. Cause some mental malfunction
C. change their users’ temperament D. change their users’ social behaviours
Question 48: The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cellphone too often,_______.
A. suffered serious loss of mental ability B. could no longer think lucidly
C. abandoned his family D. had a problem with memory
Question49: According to the writer, people should _______.
A. only use mobile phones in urgent cases B.keep off mobile phones regularly
C. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies D. never use mobile phones in all cases
Question50: The most suitable title for the passage could be _______.
A. “The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular”
B. “Technological Innovations and Their Price”
C. “The Way Mobile Phones Work”
D. “Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time”