Đề thi Trung học phổ thông quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh - Đề số 17 - Năm học 2017-2018

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1. BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2018 ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH (Đề thi có 05 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Họ, tên thí sinh: Mã đề thi 417 Số báo danh: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 1: Mary rarely uses social networks, ___? A. doesn't she B. isn't she C. is she D. does she Question 2: It ___ to reason that Jason passed the exam with flying colours on account of his working hard during the term. A. lays B. stands C. gets D. comes Question 3: Only after she ___ from a severe illness did she realise the importance of good health. A. would recoverB . has recoveredC . was recoveringD . had recovered Question 4: Several measures have been proposed to ___ the problem of unemployment among university graduates. A. pose B. create C. admit D. address Question 5: The presenter started his speech with a few ___ jokes to build rapport with the audience. A. whole-hearted B. light-hearted C. soft-hearted D. kind-hearted Question 6: You shouldn't lose heart; success often comes to those who are not ___ by failures. A. turned on B. put off C. switched off D. left out Question 7: There is no excuse for your late submission! You ___ the report by last Friday. A. must have finished B. should have finished C. needn't have finished D. mightn't have finished Question 8: The patients ___ with the new drug showed better signs of recovery than those receiving conventional medicine. A. having treated B. who treated C. treating D. treated Question 9: Candidates are advised to dress formally to make a good ___ on job interviewers. A. impressivelyB . impressionC . impressD . impressive Question 10: It is advisable that the apprentice should be ___ to learn the ins and outs of the new job. A. noticeable B. permissive C. observant D. acceptable Question 11: If Martin were here now, he ___ us to solve this difficult problem. A. has helped B. will help C. would help D. helps Question 12: Our father suggested ___ to Da Nang for this summer holiday. A. going B. to going C. go D. to go 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 13: Thanks to highly sophisticated technology, scientists have made many important discoveries in different fields. A. advanced B. accessible C. effective D. confusing Question 14: It is firmly believed that books are a primary means for disseminating knowledge and information. A. distributing B. classifying C. adopting D. inventing 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 15: Today the number of start-ups in Vietnam is mounting as the government has created favourable conditions for them to develop their business. A. varying B. decreasing C. rising D. peaking Question 16: With price increases on most necessities, many people have to tighten their belt for fear of getting into financial difficulties. A. spend money freely B. put on tighter belts C. save on daily expenses D. dress in loose clothes Trang 1/5 - Mã đề thi 417
2. 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 17: A. intend B. decide C. install D. follow Question 18: A. poverty B. equipment C. character D. sympathy 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 19: A. believesB . delaysC . attractsD . begins Question 20: A. hea d B . bea n C . tea m D . mea l Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. Question 21: Laura is telling Bob about her exam results. - Laura: "___" - Bob: "That's great. Congratulations!" A. I'll get the exam results tomorrow. B. I've passed the exam with an A. C. I didn't do well in the exam. D. I hope I'll pass the exam tomorrow. Question 22: Silas is talking to his roommate, Salah, about the Olympic Games. - Silas: "Do you think our country can host the Olympic Games some day in the future?" - Salah: "___. We can't afford such a big event." A. I can't agree with you more B. Yes, you're right C. You can say that again D. No, I don't think so 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 23 to 27. Urban development is having a direct impact on the weather in many cities worldwide. It has been noticed that the difference (23) ___ temperature is usually greater at night and the phenomenon occurs in both winter and summer. Experts agree that this is due to urban development, when open green spaces are replaced with asphalt roads and tall brick or concrete buildings. These materials retain heat generated by the Sun and release it through the night. In Atlanta, in the US, this has even led to thunderstorms (24) ___ occur in the morning rather than, as is more common, in the afternoon. Large cities around the world are adopting strategies to combat this issue (25) ___ it is not uncommon to find plants growing on top of roofs or down the walls of large buildings. In Singapore, the government has (26) ___ to transform it into a "city within a garden" and, in 2006, they held an international competition calling for entries to develop a master plan to help bring this about. One outcome was the creation of 18 "Supertrees" – metal constructions resembling very tall trees. Each one is a vertical freestanding garden and is (27) ___ to exotic plants and ferns. They also contain solar panels used to light the trees at night and also containers to collect rainwater, making them truly self-sufficient. (Adapted from "The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS" by Pauline Cullen, Amanda French and Vanessa Jakeman) Question 23: A. withB . inC . outD . on Question 24: A. what B. when C. where D. which Question 25: A. for B. and C. or D. but Question 26: A. required B. committed C. pledged D. confessed Question 27: A. home B. land C. place D. house 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 28 to 34. A letter of application is a sales letter in which you are both salesperson and product, for the purpose of an application is to attract an employer's attention and persuade him or her to grant you an interview. To do this, the letter presents what you can offer the employer, rather than what you want from the job. Like a résumé, the letter of application is a sample of your work and an opportunity to demonstrate your skills and personality. Ifit is written with flair and understanding and prepared with professional care, it is likely to be very effective. While the résumé must be factual, objective, and brief, the letter is your chance to interpret and expand. It should state explicitly how your background relates to the specific job, and it should emphasise your strongest and most relevant characteristics. The letter should demonstrate that you know both yourself and the company. Trang 2/5 - Mã đề thi 417
3. The letter of application must communicate your ambition and enthusiasm. Yet it must be modest. It should be neither aggressive nor compliant: neither pat yourself on the back nor ask for sympathy. It should never express dissatisfaction with the present or former job or employer. And you should avoid discussing your reasons for leaving your last job. Finally, it is best that you not broach the subject on salary. Indeed, even if a job advertisement requires that you mention your salary requirements, it is advisable simply to call them "negotiable." However, when you go on an interview, you should be prepared to mention a salary range. For this reason, you should investigate both your field and, if possible, the particular company. You don't want to ask for less than you deserve or more than is reasonable. (Adapted from "Select Readings - Intermediate" by Linda Lee and Erik Gundersen) Question 28: What is the passage mainly about? A. Tips for writing an effective letter of application B. Advice on how to find a good job C. Differences between a résumé and a letter of application D. Things to avoid during a job interview Question 29: According to paragraph 1, in a letter of application, the applicant tries to ___. A. present what he/she wants from the job B. advertise a product to attract more customers C. persuade the employer to grant him/her an interview D. get further information about the company Question 30: The word "it " in paragraph 2 refers to ___. A. an opportunity B. the letter of application C. your work D. the résumé Question 31: The word "explicitly " in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ___. A. quickly B. slightly C. clearly D. shortly Question 32: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about a letter of application? A. It should refer to the applicant's reasons for leaving his/her previous job. B. It should express the applicant's dissatisfaction with his/her former employer. C. It should expand upon the information contained in the applicant's résumé. D. It should be written very briefly, but in a formal style. Question 33: The word "broach " in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ___. A. understand B. avoid C. investigate D. introduce Question 34: According to paragraph 4, in a job interview, the applicant should be ready to ___. A. accept any salary offered B. negotiate working conditions C. mention their expected salary range D. talk about the company's budget 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 35 to 42. Henry is the undisputed star of Dronfield School near Sheffield. Whatever the achievements of other members of the comprehensive school, it is Henry, with his soulful eyes and glossy hair, who has hogged the limelight, appearing on television in Britain and abroad. Yet despite all the public adulation, Henry stirs up no envy or resentment among the 2000 students – in fact, they all adore him. The dog, who first arrived six months ago, is a super dog, who has improved students' behaviour and encouraged more students to focus on their academic achievement. Andrew Wainwright, a student at Dronfield School, says there is something magical and calming about being able to interact with Henry during his time at the school's catch-up classes, and that if he falls behind, that opportunity will be denied. Even doubting staff have finally been won round. Perhaps that is because Henry, who lies on the floor during staff meetings, has also had a calming effect on them. It was Andrew's teacher, Wendy Brown and the school counsellor, Julie Smart, who first proposed buying a school dog. "Julie and I were talking one day about how looking after dogs can positively affect children's conduct," says Brown. "We did some research and discovered that the presence of pets has been shown to be therapeutic. A number of studies have shown that animals improve recovery after surgery or illness and have a calming influence on people in a lot of settings. Some of my kids can be a handful and some of the children Julie counsels have terrible problems." Could the school dog become a craze? Other schools such as the Mulberry Bush, a primary school for children with behavioural problems, have stepped forward to point out they already have one . Rosie Trang 3/5 - Mã đề thi 417
4. Johnston, a Mulberry staff member has been bringing her golden retriever, Muskoka, into school for three years. Apart from being a calming influence, Muskoka even plays his part in literacy lessons. Children at the school can be too shy to read to adults so they read to Muskoka. "Their anxiety about mispronouncing something or getting the words in the wrong order is reduced when they read to him," says Johnston. Psychologist Dr Deborah Wells from Queen's University Belfast specialises in animal-human interaction. She believes that the underlying key to the Henry effect is that dogs offer unconditional love and that cheers up adults and children and helps with self-esteem. But traditionalist Chris Woodhead, the former chief inspector of schools says, "I don't see why a teacher cannot create a positive learning environment through the subject they teach and their personality. Dogs strike me as a bit of a publicity stunt. It's the kind of sentimental story journalists love." Despite this sentiment, Henry remains as popular as ever. (Adapted from "Ready for Advanced" by Roy Norris and Amanda French with Miles Hordern) Question 35: Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage? A. Keeping School Dogs – a Prevalent Trend B. Having School Dogs: Pros and Cons C. School Dogs: Useful Classroom Assistants D. Henry – a Super Dog in Dronfield School Question 36: The word "adulation " in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ___. A. deserved attention B. considerable controversy C. excessive admiration D. unrealistic expectation Question 37: The phrase "a handful " in paragraph 3 is probably descriptive of a child who is ___. A. difficult to control B. impossible to understand C. inclined to disagree D. reluctant to explore Question 38: Which of the following is mentioned in paragraph 3 as a potential impact of keeping a pet? A. A stronger tendency to misbehave B. Long-term changes in conduct C. A greater desire to influence others D. Better recovery from illness Question 39: The word "one " in paragraph 4 refers to ___. A. a craze B. a primary school C. a Mulberry staff memberD . a school dog Question 40: According to paragraph 4, which of the following is one of the roles played by Muskoka at the Mulberry Bush? A. Encouraging a more proactive approach to teaching literacy B. Minimising the number of words mispronounced by its students C. Helping its students to reduce their fear of making mistakes D. Relieving its teaching staff of unnecessary workload Question 41: Which of the following best summarises Chris Woodhead's viewpoint in paragraph 5? A. Dogs are capable of enlivening classroom atmosphere. B. Students and dogs are inseparable companions in the classroom setting. C. Schools have dogs just to attract media attention. D. Teachers underestimate the role of dogs in literacy lessons. Question 42: Which of the following is implied in the passage? A. Administrators at Dronfield School are sceptical as to whether Henry's companion will benefit their students. B. Rosie Johnston is more experienced than Wendy Brown in working with animals. C. Interaction with Henry is used to boost students' learning motivation at Dronfield School. D. Wendy Brown and Julie Smart are dedicated animal rights activists who wish to get their message across to young people. 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 43: It concerns many sociologists that inadequate parents skills may lead to an increase A B in the number of incidents of juvenile delinquency . C D Trang 4/5 - Mã đề thi 417
5. Question 44: Teenagers is greatly influenced by not only their parents but also their peers . A B C D Question 45: It is the ASEAN Para Games that disabled athletes have an opportunity to have A B C their talents and efforts recognised . D 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 46: "Would you like to go to the show with me?" Anna said to Bella. A. Anna reminded Bella to go to the show with her.B. Anna encouraged Bella to go to the show with her. C. Anna persuaded Bella to go to the show with her.D . Anna invited Bella to go to the show with her. Question 47: It is believed that modern farming methods have greatly improved farmers' lives. A. Modern farming methods are believed to have had negative effects on farmers' lives. B. Modern farming methods were believed to have greatly improved farmers' lives. C. Farmers are believed to have enjoyed a much better life thanks to modern farming methods. D. People believe that there is little improvement in farmers' lives thanks to modern farming methods. Question 48: I find it useful to join the sports club. A. I used to join the sports club. B. Joining the sports club is not useful for me. C. I never like joining the sports club. D. It is useful for me to join the sports club. 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 49: Mary left home to start an independent life. She realised how much her family meant to her. A. To realise how much her family meant to her, Mary decided to leave home to start an independent life. B. Only when Mary realised how much her family meant to her did she leave home to start an independent life. C. Mary left home to start an independent life with a view to realising how much her family meant to her. D. Not until Mary had left home to start an independent life did she realise how much her family meant to her. Question 50: Kate completed her higher education. She then decided to travel the world before getting a job. A. Given that Kate decided to travel the world before getting a job, she completed her higher education. B. Kate had scarcely travelled the world before getting a job when she completed her higher education. C. Without completing her higher education, Kate decided to travel the world before getting a job. D. Having completed her higher education, Kate decided to travel the world before getting a job. HẾT Trang 5/5 - Mã đề thi 417